Why is it important to be a black role model in today’s society?

Black kids in United States today have a hard time. They are fed up with being portrayed as petty thieves, vandals and troublemakers. The vast majority of black kids have just the same aspirations as any other young person. So where does this damaging image come from? Is it the media? Are there enough black role models for us to look up to? There are plenty of black football players, basketball players, and hip-hop artists. But...