rules for black teen leaving the house

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Equality, Popular

Black teen shares a list of 16 rules his mom had him memorize to stay safe when he leaves the house

Tod Perry

9/2/2020
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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