In From the Curse of Willie Lynch to the Awakening, author James C. Rollins discusses how African Americans can now begin to believe in themselves and build a strong society. Rollins discusses the important elements in creating a proud, strong, black segment of American society, which include: New, young leadership Sound and viable educational opportunities Wealth building Political power From the Curse of Willie Lynch to the Awakening seeks to promote change within the African American community. It serves to empower African American youth to begin building that shining city on the hill, a city that black Americans can be proud of.