Do we need "black leaders"

Do we need "black leaders"

I'm sure you have all noticed that whenever there is a issue on race the media seem to bring out the same "black leaders" over and over gain to discuss how African Americans feel on that particular issue. Do you feel that now in 2012 we still black leaders or that more African Americans are doing a better job of speaking for themselves?http://aareports.com/2012/01/do-we-need-black-leaders.html