Bill Cosby on education, responsibility at Essence

Chevel Johnson:

Bill Cosby used his trademark humor and storytelling style to chide hundreds gathered Saturday at the Essence Music Festival's empowerment seminars into talking to their children about real life and, in the process, keeping it simple.

"We've got to lay it out for them," Cosby said when asked about how to help cut the rate of teen pregnancies in America. "Let's tell them about life. You're 14 and having sex. OK. So, what kind of job do you have?"

Cosby, who received a standing ovation when he walked on stage, said the African-American community must get involved if change is going to occur in any area.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 5, 2010 4:01 AM
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