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- Always pay close attention to your surroundings, son, especially if you are in an affluent neighborhood where black folks are few or on public transport and in other public locations.
- Understand that even though you are not a criminal, some people might assume you are, especially if you are wearing certain clothes. This is difficult to swallow, yes I know. However, do it with pride and self belief in yourself and your integrity.
- Never argue with police, but protect your dignity and take pride in humility.
- When confronted by someone with a badge or a gun, do not flee, fight, or put your hands anywhere other than up. Surrender to authority with dignity.
- Please don’t assume, son, that all white people view you as a threat. Suspicion and bitterness can imprison you. But as a black male, you must go above and beyond to show strangers what type of person you really are.
- When dealing with authority figures, make it clear you are no threat at all — an attitude verging on submissive, but not self-humiliation.
- Keep your hair cut, your pants up, trust God and the Holy Spirit, and always keep your head high. In other words – DRESS WELL & RESPONSIBLY
