In his Time column, Touré outlines eight talking points to handle what he calls “the potentially fatal condition of being black.”
1. It’s unlikely but possible that you could get killed today. Or any day. I’m sorry, but that’s the truth. Black maleness is a potentially fatal condition. I tell you that not to scare you but because knowing that could save your life. There are people who will look at you and see a villain or a criminal or something fearsome. It’s possible they may act on their prejudice and insecurity. Being black could turn an ordinary situation into a life-or-death moment even if you’re doing nothing wrong.
2. If you encounter such a situation, you need to play it cool. Keep your wits about you. Don’t worry about winning the situation. Your mission is to survive.
3. There is nothing wrong with you. You’re amazing. I Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRootRssFeed/~3/-FqPmKan3kM/how-talk-black-boys-about-trayvon-martin
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