Some people believe in building bridges through busing Black children to White schools. Others advocate for racial integration through housing. Some politicians support affirmative programs to bridge economic gaps by giving Blacks better education and job opportunities. And a smaller group of people believe in inter-racial marriage as one of the primary solutions to bridge racial gaps in this country.

Whether any of these solutions will work depend on taking a look at the dynamism of human behavior and relationship of the job. Overcoming the Invisible Crime written by 'Yinka Vidal (published by Lara Publications, Florissant, MO, 352 pages, $19.99) is the memoir of an outsider (an African) based on his experience in working as a professional in the health care industry. It is a shocking and provocative look at prejudice, racism, selfishness, victimization, and intolerance in corporate America against people different from us. When you read this book, you will ask yourself time and time again, what happened to the human conscience? The book is not designed to cast blames as much as it is designed to look at the dynamism of human behavior, and how we sometimes feel comfortable hurting others outside of our own group. Perhaps the issues raised in the book are the reasons why some Black have given up seeing what is happening to educated Blacks in corporate America.

Overcoming the Invisible Crime also discusses solutions to the problem of racism in America starting from the prologue of the book. People from both races standing up against racism should be applauded, but many people need to look inside their own consciences as they evaluate the ways they treat others different from them.

Although Whites have a lot of work to do in the process of reducing the sufferings and tensions induced by racism, prejudice and bigotry (particularly on the job against minorities) the heavier weight however, lies on the shoulders of minorities. It is grossly unfair to blame Whites for all the problems created by racism. Both Blacks and other minorities must design and implement effective strategies to solve social problems within their communities, using their organizations -- and consequently be empowered to take control of their lives and destiny.

"Always remember, life is a journey through a temporary existence. One day, we have to be held accountable for what we have done to others. Justice and fairness are in the eyes of the beholder because of our inner mind-set and preconceived notions. Never be afraid to stand up for fairness and for the truth. Only the truth can set people free. The essence of life is not what we derive at others' expense, but for those hearts we are able to touch with our kindness, love and compassion." --- author 'Yinka Vidal, December, 1993.

"A heartrending story" -- Diane Sawyer PrimeTime Live ABC News.

"A Valuable and interesting piece of work, a convincing and compelling piece on health care problems. A treasure store of information on African culture, views on American racism, and a positive contribution to the politics of race in recent years." -- Dr. 'Femi Ferreira, Professor of Political Science, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas.