The upbringings of black boys are very challenging. We have to deal with a multitude of bullshit like absent fathers, mothers too young to be good parents, police brutality etc.. I always felt disturbed when I heard black parents tell their kids to be as non-threatening as possible around authority, which forces submission and passive behavior. I feel that some of our problems stem from being told what to do and who we are, instead of being encouraged to explore like the rest of the inhabitants of this world. These things usually happen before most boys have any say so in their lives. There's a disadvantage form birth, most are set up to fail; obviously there is no room for excuses in life, buy they do exist. The world doesn't care that you grew up without a father, it doesn't matter if cops profile you because of the color of your skin. Life is too short to feed the negativity despite the odds not being in our favor, we can all make it past these obstacles. The solution is recognizing our own abilities, some days it will feel like we don't stand a chance at advancing in this world. I've seen people accept the fact that they will struggle for their entire life on earth. It takes a strong-willed, ambitious person to strive for a better future. It's too easy to feel trapped and become a victim; when you're accustomed  to living a hard life, it all seems so routine. When these feelings are present change should be sought after, we are all creatures of habit. The habits don't discriminate either, good or bad ones are equally present. We must continue to strive to be Gods, life is meant to be experienced not just survived.