100 things Black people must learn to be free
Know American and African history before slavery.
Learn the diversity of Black civilizations.
Understand indigenous blacks &the transatlantic slave trade.
Study exploration & colonialism and its global effects.
Recognize the psychological impact of racism.
Learn and explore the 50 states and history in each state.
Learn Black contributions to science and technology.
Study Black art, music, and literature.
Understand Black movements for change and advancement.
Know your own genealogy, lineage and family story.
Mental Liberation
Recognize internalized racism.
Practice unlearning Eurocentric beauty standards.
Study Black psychology and healing.
Develop self-love practices.
Learn resilience under oppression.
Understand post-traumatic slave syndrome.
Master meditation and mindfulness.
Recognize propaganda and biased media.
Build emotional intelligence.
Understand freedom as a mindset first.
Education & Knowledge Systems
Value independent Black institutions.
Learn financial literacy.
Study cultural philosophies.
Master critical thinking.
Understand global economics.
Learn Black literature from freedom fighters.
Study cultural spirituality and religions.
Explore STEM fields.
Master public speaking.
Learn multiple world languages.
Economics & Wealth
Learn budgeting.
Understand investments.
Master credit and debt management.
Build cooperative economics.
Learn real estate basics.
Study entrepreneurship.
Support Black-owned businesses.
Understand global trade.
Learn digital economy skills.
Master wealth transfer and generational wealth.
Health & Wellness
Learn culture-centered nutrition.
Master your body, mind, health &physical fitness.
Study herbal and traditional medicine.
Learn mental health and resiliance strategies.
Understand healthcare systems.
Master cooking whole foods.
Study reproductive health.
Learn disease prevention.
Value cultural therapy without stigma.
Understand food deserts, education deserts and health disparities.
Politics & Power
Learn how laws are made.
Study the Constitution, its links to Black Americans and its limits.
Understand systemic racism.
Master grassroots organizing.
Learn protest and civil disobedience strategies.
Study voting rights and suppression.
Understand cultural political movements.
Learn international law and human rights.
Study reparations arguments.
Master policy advocacy.
Community Building
Learn conflict resolution.
Master cooperative living models.
Understand collective responsibility.
Study mutual aid systems.
Value intergenerational wisdom.
Build mentoring systems.
Support Black women’s leadership.
Create safe spaces for youth.
Understand the role of elders.
Learn sustainable agriculture for community.
Arts, Culture & Expression
Learn cultural music and dance.
Study the role of music in liberation.
Understand hip hop’s revolutionary roots.
Learn black visual art history.
Master storytelling traditions.
Study theatre and film as activism.
Learn poetry as resistance.
Value cultural festivals.
Preserve traditional crafts.
Celebrate Black joy as resistance.
Technology & Innovation
Learn coding and programming.
Master AI literacy.
Understand cybersecurity.
Learn digital media production.
Study black innovation hubs.
Use technology for activism.
Master online business models.
Understand blockchain and crypto.
Learn to protect digital identity.
Build apps for community needs.
Global Solidarity & Future Building
Learn world geography with a cultural focus.
Build alliances with Indigenous peoples.
Understand Black American struggles and successes.
Study liberation movements in black cultures.
Learn to navigate global institutions.
Master diplomacy skills.
Value travel for perspective.
Study climate change and its impact on America and the world.
Learn sustainable development.
Envision and design liberated futures.