Change a Life 2 Change the World!
100 things Black people must learn to be free
Know African history before slavery.
Learn the diversity of African civilizations.
Understand the transatlantic slave trade.
Study colonialism and its global effects.
Recognize the psychological impact of racism.
Master African languages (even basic phrases).
Learn Black contributions to science and technology.
Study Black art, music, and literature.
Understand Pan-Africanism.
Know your own genealogy and family story.
II. 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.
III. Education & Knowledge Systems
Value independent Black institutions.
Learn financial literacy.
Study African philosophy.
Master critical thinking.
Understand global economics.
Learn Black literature from freedom fighters.
Study African spirituality and religions.
Explore STEM fields.
Master public speaking.
Learn multiple world languages.
IV. 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.
V. Health & Wellness
Learn African-centered nutrition.
Master physical fitness.
Study herbal and traditional medicine.
Learn mental health strategies.
Understand healthcare systems.
Master cooking whole foods.
Study reproductive health.
Learn disease prevention.
Value therapy without stigma.
Understand food deserts and health disparities.
VI. Politics & Power
Learn how laws are made.
Study the Constitution and its limits.
Understand systemic racism.
Master grassroots organizing.
Learn protest and civil disobedience strategies.
Study voting rights and suppression.
Understand Pan-African political movements.
Learn international law and human rights.
Study reparations arguments.
Master policy advocacy.
VII. Community Building
Learn conflict resolution.
Master cooperative living models.
Understand collective responsibility (Ubuntu).
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.
VIII. Arts, Culture & Expression
Learn African drumming and dance.
Study the role of music in liberation.
Understand hip hop’s revolutionary roots.
Learn African 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.
IX. Technology & Innovation
Learn coding and programming.
Master AI literacy.
Understand cybersecurity.
Learn digital media production.
Study African innovation hubs.
Use technology for activism.
Master online business models.
Understand blockchain and crypto.
Learn to protect digital identity.
Build apps for community needs.
X. Global Solidarity & Future Building
Learn world geography with African diaspora focus.
Build alliances with Indigenous peoples.
Understand Caribbean and Latin American Black struggles.
Study liberation movements in Africa.
Learn to navigate global institutions (UN, AU).
Master diplomacy skills.
Value travel for perspective.
Study climate change and its impact on Africa.
Learn sustainable development.
Envision and design liberated futures.