Growing up as a black man in this day and age is filled with joy, pain, and everything in between.
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As men, a lot of us were taught to hold things in.
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So a lot of have some secret lessons we've learned from our fathers, uncles, brothers, and our experiences.
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And it's time to share the wealth.
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So, maybe you've learned that telling your homies you love them doesn't make you sound weak or look corny.
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Or, you've learned that if you want the part you have to look the part.
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Maybe you learned to never conform to the ultra masculine depictions of what being a black male is "supposed" to be.
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But, if there's anything that should be common knowledge it's that we're all in this together, so reach one and teach one.
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We want to know — What’s the most important thing you've learned as a black man? Tell us in the comments and you might get featured in our next BuzzFeed Community post.
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