<p>Since the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., it seems that we as black Americans have lost our way; we, as did the Hebrew Israelites, have been wandering in the 'wilderness of sin and debauchery' for forty-plus years and have not been able to enter into the Promised Land. We have followed blind guides who have led us wandering in the wilderness. We have followed self-proclaimed black leaders whose leadership have been marred by deception, dishonesty, egotism, and a lack of integrity.</p><p>For several years now, I have wrestled and agonized with the disturbing notion 'Will somebody please stand up and tell my people the truth?' We have sabotaged our own selves and are losing the race; thusly, we have been detoured from entering the Promised Land.</p><p>Sammie L. Madison</p>