25. Recognize that racism, individual and institutional, does exist (the recognition is important, just because there is a black supreme court justice, that doesn't mean that it does exist.)

26. Understand that racism is a wall that can be scaled and not a cage that keeps us trapped. (When I think of what other have accomplished in the past, within a society where much more virulent forms of racism were acceptable, it makes me wonder where we would be now if those people had just given up hope.)

25. visit another state, country

26. Be involved in your child(ren)'s educational experience...talk to the teachers, meet the principal, join the PTA, get involved!
27. Don't give up on our teenagers. Eventhough they "know it all" and make many mistakes, we must be there to help them when they fall.
28. Save for retirement. You can not count on Social Security.
29. Care for and respect our elderly. It seems as if we have gotten away from this in the past few decades, but we need to cherish our ancestors for their wisdom and knowledge.

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30. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, strength and being.

31. Love your neighbor as yourself--like God loves you.

(Matthew 22:37-40; 1 John 3:17)

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32. Help your brothers/sisters move to the next level. We get so jealous of of our own moving up in life.

33. Establish more black-owned businesses.

34. Learn from those who are successful spiritually, finanically, and personally. Read, ask, whatever you have to do.

35. Have pride in yourself - no matter where you came from, or what you have or have not, it has gotten you to where you are today.

36. Stop talking about XYZ organization is not doing anything - - - join the organization and make a change.

36. Be open about your sexuality so it won't negatively affect the woman's health in the long run. (too many women getting infected with HIV/AIDS by down low brothas).

37. Practice SAFE SEX!!!!

38. Move on, move forward, make progress--stop blaming others for your inaction to take action and be proactive rather than reactive.

39. We need more two-parent homes.

40. Honor your elders!
41. Become educated about credit or fix the credit you have.

34. Patronize existing black-owned businesses.

36. Be more health conscience. (starting with me)

42. Give back to their respective colleges and/or universities, ESPECIALLY HBCUs.
43. Join the local chapter of their alumni association. If one does not exist, charter.