Preparation for our Black Nation: 35 Careers Black Children Should Consider

Preparation for Our Black Nation: 35 Careers Black Children Should Consider is an inspiring and practical guide designed to help Black youth and their families explore meaningful and empowering career paths. With clarity and cultural pride, this resource highlights 35 essential professions—ranging from STEM and skilled trades to healing arts, education, and entrepreneurship—that are critical to building and sustaining a strong, self-reliant Black community. Each career profile includes a concise description, its value to a future Black nation, and the training or preparation needed, making it ideal for middle and high school students, educators, and parents. This book encourages self-determination, strategic planning, and nation-building, helping young readers connect their personal interests to collective empowerment. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in youth programs, this book is a valuable tool for nurturing vision, purpose, and pride in the next generation of Black leaders, builders, and problem-solvers.