Sister Destee,
A book that you may want to read is "The Mis-Education of the Negro" by Carter G. Woodson from 1933.
The problems of today are there repeated.
We repeat the same problems, largely because deep down African people in America want to identify with European people in America.
So, those successful in business, actually flaunt as they perceive Europeans do. But they do it too early and their industry crashes around them.
How many people did I just explain? Everyone who with sudden wealth buys a fancy car, a large house, and a great home entertainment system are the people referenced. But isn't that just about all of us in America? It was the same in 1933. Among other things.
If you get your hands on the book, I recommend the end of Chapter V.
Thanks for asking,