Buzz·Posted on Jan 28, 201713 Important Messages You Should Tell The Black Children In Your LifeNow more than ever.by Pedro FequiereBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1. "Your history does NOT begin with slavery." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. "You're special." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. "Continue to be yourself." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. "I'm proud of you." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. "I love you, NO MATTER WHAT." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. "Your complexion is beautiful." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. "You can do any and everything you put your mind to." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. "You are royalty." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. "It's OK to make mistakes, as long as you continue to learn from them." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. "Be careful around law enforcement." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. "You can't do the same things as your white friends." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. "You are an amazing child." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. "And finally, YOU ARE LIT! So let your light shine bright." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF