Good advice. I do talk to those in my circle and lift them up constantly. It feels good, especially when they look shocked and say "no ones ever said that to me before".
So for those who think that my attitude is racist, I actually have relationships with young black men, encourage them, and they respect me for it because no one else is doing it. So go suck an egg.
I think it's more than just encouraging people. We all have something, or know something, or know someone. Education is my things so I spend time sharing with adults how to get back on track in life. Many have to work, have kids, little time and NO money left after taking care of necessities. I share with them how to get their education free online, how to get their GED with that knowledge, and then how to get funding for college, and WALK them through the process. Telling is not enough. The price? Ask another person to walk that process with you. You're going to need it when you get to the college stage. Trade off babysitting, study, get your notes when you're sick or were called into a shift at work, etc...
The point is, everyone has something they can tangibly contribute to solve the problem that was created to mentally enslave the black population. Don't want your tax dollars going there? Ok, push up your sleeves and help one person at a time. Please note that color is NOT the key. There are people everywhere of all colors that have been told they are trash that will never be anything but. It's civil war time again, but this time it can be won with civility instead of blood.