Although both individuals are African American males, watching the video and seeing how they interact, one gets the impression that they have different values, different beliefs, and both individuals have different ideas about roles and responsibility within African American culture. For example, as a social worker, one might conclude that James values and respects the well-being of all people. He has the role of an educator, which to me indicates that he has the knowledge of cultural competence within the society. Therefore, it is able to help members of the African American community gain access to necessary resources. James is also an advocate as a social worker, which led him to Anthony in the first place. Unlike James, Anthony, on the other hand, valued personal identity. As a black teenager, Anthony values his friendship and loyalty more than his family. Example from the video, his mother wants him to do well in school and prepare for higher education and skills that will help him have access to a great profession after high school and college. But Anthony prefers to spend time with his gang friends who he considers his family because he feels safer and recognizes when he is in their presence. This explains the likely differences in culture, education levels and values between James and
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