How about this - and I'm being fairly serious here - If you are Black and you play by the rules, and you are reasonably intelligent, you can have the world by the ass.
"Playing by the rules" equals,
- making the most of your free public education, as well as,
- taking advantage of scholarships and whatnot that are geared to People of Color,
- getting an education or a trade that actually has economic value in the real world,
- speaking good grammatical (American) English, at least when speaking to people outside your inner circle,
- dressing like a normal person,
- grooming yourself like a normal person,
- avoiding unemployment (it's easy if you try) and working diligently at your job,
- not looking for reasons to be offended,
- engaging with a Christian Church,
- not having children outside marriage,
- strictly obeying the law and avoiding people who do not,
- avoiding substance abuse,
- making prudent decisions with your own finances (live within your means and avoid unnecessary debt), and finally,
- if college ain't for you, considering military service as a springboard to adulthood.
You will be fine. Employers will covet your resume and your presence. Life will be good.