The Coz Is In Town

Here's what he had to say yesterday:

"Put a body on 'em."

Comedian and social commentator Bill Cosby gave that advice to a largely African-American audience during an afternoon parenting session at Xavier University.

Cosby, 68, said that means parents must stay involved in every aspect of their child's life - from friends to homework - to prevent family breakdown and out-of-control behavior.

Parents also should have a network of people who can help keep an eye on potentially wayward kids.

"These children need bodies on all of them," Cosby said. "If you're not doing that, then you should be ashamed of yourself."

I love the Coz, but how sad is it that it take a comedian to say what needs to be said to - and about - the black community. He speaks again tonight and there's sure to be fireworks.