4) Understand that we live in a world where Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine (STEMM) are “king.” If we are to survive, (and the IF is real), it will be because we understand and powerfully equip ourselves for this new world. Black people must teach Black children accordingly.
5) Control our economic fate by mastering the principles of entrepreneurship, business development, management, finance, accounting, advertising, marketing, manufacturing, construction, technology, agriculture, saving, investing, banking, tithing and inheritance, and teach these principles to our children.
We must control our economic fate. This is the only way that Black people can remain viable in America. Unless we, Black people, quickly respond to the changes in our world, even our cousins on the continent of Africa will not want us. And we will truly be “a lost tribe” wandering the world without a home. We must realize that we live in an “Educate or Die” country and an “Educate or Die” world! There is no middle ground. With no more cotton to pick, what will America do with 40 million Black people? Or better yet, what will 40 million Black people do in America to ensure our own survival? And when will we start?
(Phillip Jackson is the Founder and Executive Director, The Black Star Project based in Chicago. He may be reached at 773.285.9600. )
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