Warning! I will not apologize for what you are about to read. This book will not be conventional in the sense that it will try to provide politically correct answers to the problems that we are facing in Urban American. We must explore unconventional methods or at least view the situation from an unconventional standpoint if we want to make any true breakthroughs. While I am in no way advocating the use of drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence, I do recognize that they are a reality within the culture. However, what if the same things that plague us could save us? My approach in this book will be one that deals with the toughest issues from a multiplicity of viewpoints. After reading "Urban Culture Decoded" your perspective on the urban experience will change forever. We are not witnessing the demise of a culture; we are witnessing the rise of a culture!