Every African American should __________

[MIDWESTDIVA]

learn all three verses to "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing".

I got this idea from another site. Please fill in the blank.

[DSTCHAOS]

Every African American should be eager to learn U.S. History because the history of minorities in this country IS U.S. History.

I hope this thread can stay away from the stereotypical and stupid.

[TheEpitome1920]

Be registered to vote

[tld221]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Every African American should be eager to learn U.S. History because the history of minorities in this country IS U.S. History.

I hope this thread can stay away from the stereotypical and stupid.

im waiting on shinerbock, Kevin, and/or sockpuppet2...

ok seriously... Every African-American should be able to trace their lineage as far back as they can. (you may learn more than you knew before)

[DSTKellie]

know prominent leaders and their accomplishments such as (Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X...just to name a few!)

[Still BLUTANG]

embrace a healthy lifestyle... watch what you eat, or if you eat what you want anyway get set to do an extra 20 on the treadmill.

[pinkies up]

Take care of one another. We are our own worst enemy.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by tld221

im waiting on shinerbock, Kevin, and/or sockpuppet2

I was thinking more along the lines of black people who think we should (insert stereotype).

Another one....

All black people should know that we don't have to conform to a certain way of doing things.

[MIDWESTDIVA]

Every African American should learn to speak english fluently, and at least one other language.

[NinjaPoodle]

..should teach our children that disrespecting women of all races (videos, MTV BET, derogatory comments, etc..) is NOT acceptable. Period.

..should teach our children that we are more than just basketball players, football players, rappers/entertainers. We ARE MOTHERS, FATHERS, teachers, lawyers, CEO's, religious leaders, accountants, artists, political leaders, brothers, sisters and friends.

[Educatingblue]

Embrace diversity...just because that is the way your family has always thought/done/reacted, does not make it correct. We need to broaden our horizens and challenge our way of thinking.

[PhDiva]

....view ourselves as survivors and no longer as victims.

....should establish a savings account even if it is to save $5 per month.

.....let go of the materialism that gives way to intergenerational poverty.

[Luckie1922]

Give me $20.00

I just thought I'll throw that out there...lol

[Infamous12]

...strive to be culturally,socially and educationally DIVERSE. It boggles my mind that by the age of 13, I was aware of Judaism, N.of I., Muslims, GLBTs, Whites, Blacks, Arabs, and Appalachians to name a few... and some people I met in college had not met any person, and didn't WANT to, of the above categories.
... understand that we as brothers & sisters are to be held accountable for each other.
... ditto to the 'realize Black History is not to be limited to one month, but embraced throughout the entire year by ALL' (Swap Black History with Hispanic, Asian, and Native Americans as well.)
... ditto to all references to health and wellness...Soul food is sooooooooooo good for the soul, but can be deadly for the body if we're not careful!

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by MIDWESTDIVA

learn all three verses to "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing".

I got this idea from another site. Please fill in the blank.

I agree.