I must say, Austin, what I have noticed is anytime a black man is confident, people will be intimidated and bothered by it. This is not limited to your own kind. I find society as a whole are so intimidated by well spoken , educated, articulate men of color. However, it’s okay when black men uphold the negative stereotype. So just know people will hate no matter what. I’ve also found by opening up our network to people who are different from us will expand our minds and created connections that are more solid than those that we identify with. Be at peace young Hommie and stay safe!