OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) -- Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says problems in the black community are like dirty laundry that need to be washed, not ignored.

The 70-year-old author and actor told crowds at a community college and a mostly black church in suburban Cleveland on Wednesday that it's time to address head-on problems such as teen pregnancy, crime and school dropout rates among blacks.

Cosby is sometimes criticized for drawing attention to problems in the black community. But his tough love message also is embraced by supporters.

The Rev. Marvin McMickle said people who attended Cosby's lecture only to see a celebrity were missing the point. He calls Cosby a celebrity who challenges people to look at themselves.


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I think Bill Cosby is doing the right thing. Problems must be solved, not ignored.

He should also address FIDELITY IN MARRIAGES too. ;)

I didn't know he was 70, i thought he was closer to 80 like 77/78

But then again I just remembered my mom saying she remembers when TV GUIDE was celebrating his 50th birthday in 1987 so I guess he just looks closer to 80.