There's the other group, however, who are spiritually caught-up in a web of life's foibles and can't seem to break out of the mold of foolhardiness and imprudence, all common traits of mankind-at-large.
Poverty and low education translates to similar figures and even higher homicide stats in other formerly colonized countries.[/b]
https://wisevoter.com/country-rankings/murder-rate-by-country/
""""I think we've done relatively well, economically, being we've been incessantly under attack"""""
Oh yeahh, no doubt, not easy to succeed economically while being under attack since perhaps the emancipation proclamation. Big props to wealthy AAs on that. And I agree, culture provides important social and economic benefits with improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together as a community. Culture enhances the quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities.
I believe some attention must be paid to the socioeconomic ills in the the Black community, as well as paying attention to the negative psychological dynamics in the Black experience that contribute to "internecine" victimization. The Black community in particular is in dire need of homicide prevention centers with programs of prevention, research and treatment.