I almost didn’t write you because at one point in my life I did not want to be labeled as black. One thing I learned is that blackness is the fulfillment of light and darkness is the absence of light. People say that “the truth shall set you free.” The key to that is you have to have the truth in order to be free.

As you grow know that it is alright to ask, question or challenge any truth that is brought before you. Any truth. When you find out what life really has for you be careful who you share your truth with until you are ready to put your life on the line.

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted your dream to come true by any means necessary. They were killed before their prophecies were fulfilled.

Know your race and understand that you are always in a race. Stay on track so that when you come out of the starting blocks you can hurdle obstacles and relay information so that the baton of optimism is passed on from generation to generation.

Last week I watched a documentary entitled “Hidden Colors” where it shared information about how people of color contributed to the world that we live in today. One group of people that the video mentioned were the Moors. I think you should research the Moors and see for yourself that you come from greatness. It’s never too late to be great.

I love you and I want the best for you. Reading, writing and arithmetic are three tools that you can use to change any game or industry. If you read when I write, you can count on me to stay in touch. In love I write you to light you.

PS (Please Share) because in all of us is a Little Black Boy.

Sincerely,

Encouragement Speaker Derrick Hayes

info@derrickhayes.com

P.O. Box 8702 Columbus, Georgia 31908