As an adult, I find recent incidents involving African-American youth difficult to process. Imagine a young person's plight as they try to make sense of what they see, what they hear, and, most importantly, what they feel. I am sure we all have legitimate questions and concerns about our place in American society.I know I do. Even at my family's Thanksgiving gathering, I was moved by the fact that many of my young cousins, nieces and nephews wanted to discuss the recent negative incidents in the news. HIA (History In Action) Toys believes that understanding history equips us with a roadmap to deal with these challenges and uncertainties. They are devoted to educating African-Americans, and especially African American youth, about our history. Their line of action figures: Benjamin Banneker Action Figure Bessie Coleman Action Figure Matthew Henson Action Figure provide an entry point for pre-teens to the incredible story that is the Journey of