Decisions and actions are weighed for the impact they will have on family and community. Honesty and loyalty are expected when one is accountable.

Commitment to love, nurture, share and be accountable to those with similar values; a feeling of shared risk and sense of common destiny.

Ability to be resourceful and iventive using available talents and resources to survive and move forward.

Commitment to information and understanding so African-Americans can survive, improve and contribute to the world.

Dedication to doing and being our best in every task and situation.

Importance of belief beyond seeing that allows confidence in God, belief in ourselves and faith in parents, elders and leaders. Faith encourages persistence and rejects boundaries or limitations.

Determination that past experiences, contributions, trials and victories of our people shall not be lost.

Willingness to laugh at ourselves and find the comical in circumstances that would crush lesser spirits.

Acknowledging the dignity of our families and the ides, persons, titles and institutions that are important to our community; treating others as one would like to be treated.