I don't know how many of you are fans of abc's Extreme Makeover:Home Edition I myself am not a fan but was directed by a friend to watch last nights two hour season finale. Since I spent last night out at the WWE'S judgement day with my wrestling fanatic nephews I decided to DVR it and watch it this morning. Now those of you who know me know that I am not the most emotional person around but I got a little teary eyed watching this episode. The recipient of this weeks makeover was a single father of three boys Bernard Mcfarland of Indianapolis, Indiana. Bernard is also a mentor to many children in the community through his pack2000 club/group he takes the children out of the "hood" and encourage them to to broaden their horizons and dream big. The thing that struck me about this story was a positive black man raising three other positive black men. Often times its so easy to forget that there are balck men being great fathers, being great role models and this show was the perfect reminder. Another thing that stood out to me was the fact that this neighborhood was literally falling apart with abandoned homes and trash everywhere but when the crew took time to speak to the owners of some of these dilapidated homes they were some of the most eloquent people ever yet they simply don't have the means for the up keep of their property. Back to Bernard and his family when I saw him and his children these three young well spoken black men who not only wore clothes that were the right size and not hanging off their ass but had their shirts tucked in. Who it appeared were not affected by this urban you must be a thug mentally despite their surroundings I couldn't help but think to myself Oh my God there maybe hope for the black man. Let's hope that there are more Bernard Mcfarlands out there raising great young men. Later Peoples
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