Why is there so much trouble in the world? The Alabama Brawl

      Dr. Cynthia Marie Whitley remembers asking her mother why bullies behaved the way that they do?  She discusses the Alabama brawl that occurred on 8/5/23 as she does a personal reflection of the complex interplay of psychological, cultural, and social factors associated with the event. She shares firsthand, as a member of the African American culture, that the emotional triggers, group dynamics, cultural norms, social identity, and hierarchies all contributed to the development and escalation of the incident.  In this 20 minute reflect she explains how understanding these perspectives can provide insight into why such events occur and how they can be prevented or managed in the future.Finding biblical verses relating to everyday occurrences.....