Derek A. Perkinson, the New York State Field and Crisis Director for the National Action Network (NAN) focused on the responsibilities of Black people in driving solutions to conquer racism. He proffered some do's and don't's for families and communities.

 “In our community today, we have negative music, and there is no balance to that. Calling ourselves …..….. degrading ourselves, ….. we have to make glorification of killing each other in our music not cool…” - Derek A. Perkinson