1. Have a diverse group of friends for support.
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2. Outperform your peers to defy expectations.
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3. Don't let derogatory comments about the Black community go unchecked.
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4. Push back against uncomfortable conversations about racism, power, white privilege, and oppression.
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5. A shared color does not equal a shared experience.
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6. Connect with other students of color.
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7. Seek out Black clubs and organizations.
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8. Find a mentor.
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9. Never conform to something you don't believe in.
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10. Remember why you're here and who you're here for.
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Columbia Diaries: A Black Student's Survival Guide
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Columbia Diaries shares the experiences of Black/African American students entering a predominantly White university. Narrated by Christina Wilkerson, a 2014 Columbia alumna, this “Survival Guide” offers a series of insights and suggestions from Black students to Black students.
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