 Woodson, once again, refers back to the lack of guidance and presence educated black people have in the black church and the effects of it; which includes children becoming more involved with gambling, drinking, and smoking.“Professional Education Discouraged” discusses the discouragement many black Americans face in academic settings.Some of the prime examples Woodson brings to light are how black Americans are told there will be no job opportunities in particular field should they choose to study them, being told they are not fit for certain fields, and being discredited or ignored despite being well educated in a particular field.