History: Ties that Bind (Samuel DeWitt Proctor)

Host Marcia Alvar speaks with Samuel Proctor, author of "The Substance of Things Hoped For," Pastor Emeritus at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, and Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University. Proctor chronicles his own life against the whole of Black progress and discusses how it is possible to overcome ongoing prejudice and deceptive racial stereotypes. Proctor, the grandson of slaves, grew up to become president of two colleges, serve in the administrations of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and act as teacher and advisor to such leaders as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jesse Jackson.

[@bingiherb]

Dr. Proctor's prophecy of clearance thomas was right on ! We at V.U.U. love this alumnus.

[@jessicafinney246]

All roads lead home. The ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart.

[@micahfletcher6411]

What if that National Youth Academy really happened in this country?

[@mrs.rlovesgod3708]

I agree.

[@earldancy8186]

And now almost everyone in our community looks up to the athletes. Somehow ,by design drug dealers are glamorized and parents put a ball in their sons cribs. From where I’m sitting I agree with the late Dr King. We were integrated into a burning house. In the midst of becoming successful we lost who we were. And some care not

[@chinalee5894]

That's the problem today... Controlled... Can't think for themselves..

[@sandrakblack5357]

I also had problems with the Clarence Thomas nomination to the Supreme Court. It was indeed a sad day for black Americans.