Every African American should __________

[laylo]

:::snap snap snap::: to this whole thread.

Every African American who speaks "correct" English should understand that language is nothing more than symbolic communication, and Blacks who speak differently from you are not stupid or wrong, they are just limited in their opportunities. Don't get mad at others for boxing you into stereotypes based on your speech if you're doing the same thing to them.

[NinjaPoodle]

..know simple basic rules of etiquette. I'm not saying be the love child of Emily Post, but young adults and children have NO decorum in public. I see it ALL OF THE TIME. Harriet Cole would be mortified.

Men, remove your hat in a place of worship. Period. It doesnt matter if it's your religon or not. Respect.

[KSUViolet06]

... understand that R rated movies mean 17 & ABOVE! No "Little Man Man" CANNOT come with you to see "Saw 3" because you can't find a babysitter. You need to select an age appropriate movie!

...have their priorities in order. If your electricity bill is PAST DUE, you don't need that new set of rims. If your kids eat ramen and cereal every day & have been wearing the same pair of shoes since last summer, you probably should skip getting your nails done.