Reposted from @mrcrim3 I was speaking to a company recently… 👇🏾 … on cultural awareness and competency, and used the history of D.A.P. as an example. So, why not share it here as well? 😏 Growing up, I had NO idea that the way me and my friends shook hands was rooted in resilience and self-determination. Honestly, I didn’t know for most of my adulthood life too. An education grounded in our culture and history teaches our kids THIS, as opposed to villainizing them and assuming that this is a gang handshake. This gives them pride in who they are, and their history, as opposed to making them think something is wrong with who they are and how they communicate naturally. 🫡 Did you know this? 🫱🏿🫲🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾 S/O to our sista @amandaseales for always taking the time to educate us. She doesn't post here anymore, but you can find her on YouTube and Patreon. Actually, I was on her YouTube show today (February 12th), so check it out! 🚨And oh yeah, be sure to comment 'BOOK' to get the pre-order link for my upcoming book, How Black History Can Save Your Life,' to learn more applicable and interesting Black History facts from the perspective of someone who fought a hate crime.
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