Over the last few weeks, South Florida has been under a terror watch from random robberies of drug stores, fast food restaurants and convenience stores. The Miami Rapist struck terror in the hearts and minds of people living in and visiting Miami. The Miami Herald's investigative series netted a guilty plea from the sister of a county commissioner and still more reports of squandered dollars designated to help the poor.

Thankfully there was an arrest in the rape incident. The young man arrested was identified through DNA tests and he has an extensive criminal record. The poverty peddler issue seems to be never-ending. It's disappointing that so many people have been implicated in the misuse of funds.

As much as blacks may want to throw up their hands in frustration, now is not the time for that. It's time to strategize and tap new leadership whose main concern is the people. I pray that request is not considered naïve but possible.