Black murder is normal | Michael Smith | TEDxJacksonville

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2015
  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this Talk, Pastor Michael T. Smith argues that the “normalcy” of black murder is engrained in our American culture. Indeed, the idea that a black American would be involved in a homicide-either as perpetrator or victim-is so broadly accepted as to be largely unnoticed.
    Smith exposes the racism that underlies the appalling lack of outrage at high death rates in the black community, and highlights the hypocrisy of a society that glamorizes violence, but ignores its victims. “It doesn’t take action to keep racism going,” Smith observes, “it takes inaction.”
    About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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  • @brpadington
    @brpadington 4 года назад +4085

    When rap started it was about bettering yourself and fighting the corrupted power. Then all of a sudden it was all about being drug dealers and murderers.

    • @hermanhitt5055
      @hermanhitt5055 4 года назад +336

      That Had To Change. A Positive Message Is Not Allowed,And The Powers Of This World Don't Profit From It. FACTS.

    • @naywills5345
      @naywills5345 4 года назад +288

      Crimson Ghost they took rap from us and turned it on us

    • @tl6752
      @tl6752 4 года назад +30

      Nay Wills exactly right!

    • @hwknswltr
      @hwknswltr 4 года назад +116

      West coast "gangsta" rap changed the game... and we cheered

    • @MrColdwilliam
      @MrColdwilliam 4 года назад +37

      And now we're at being drug addicts and victims.

  • @heartstrings110
    @heartstrings110 Год назад +63

    It’s 2023. Why am I just now seeing this? Heart wrenching and convicting. Like and share this video in hopes that the algorithms can’t keep it from going viral. This is a message everyone needs to hear. Thank you, Minister Mike.

  • @kennethwilliams7697
    @kennethwilliams7697 3 года назад +935

    I'm honored to call this man my personal friend and brother in ministry. This is a message that every person needs to hear.

    • @loveoutofraces
      @loveoutofraces 3 года назад +14

      Really glad to hear that 🤗

    • @songbirdlallen
      @songbirdlallen 3 года назад +38

      Grateful but our own people need to be putting this message out there and make it just as viral as the protests against police killing our people.

    • @babakzad
      @babakzad 2 года назад +13

      "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
      "It's time to put something between me and the sun / When the talking is over it's time to get a gun,"
      "Mr. Saturday night special
      Got a barrel that's blue and cold
      Ain't good for nothin
      But put a man six feet in a hole"
      'Gunpowder and Lead'
      "I might have hung up my shotgun / But I didn't put it up so high / That I can't reach up and get it back down / If you give me a reason why,"
      "I'm gonna tell you once and listen, son / As long as I'm alive and breathing / You wont take my guns,"
      These are country music songs by white people....

    • @DarthVader1977
      @DarthVader1977 2 года назад +2

      @@songbirdlallen How's the shooting spree in Chicago going this year?

    • @math4life95
      @math4life95 2 года назад +10

      @@babakzad The exception doesn't make the rule.

  • @tshehlapotjo3936
    @tshehlapotjo3936 Год назад +247

    I am lost for words, 500yrs of struggle and he's the one brave enough from the other side to stand out and told the truth in just under 20 minutes, Michael Smith I can feel the shake of your voice as you speak from the heart...MICHAEL SMITH you are one in a million!!! speaking from South Africa.

    • @michaeljacocks9450
      @michaeljacocks9450 Год назад +7

      I applaud your comments and am glad to be the 1st person to "like" it. "500" years vs. 400 years has global significance.

    • @sephiwejoycesithole6118
      @sephiwejoycesithole6118 Год назад +3

      Indeed 🙌🇿🇦.

    • @rickardhelde5004
      @rickardhelde5004 Год назад +3

      @@michaeljacocks9450 Please elaborate! Genuinely curious, not looking to argue.

    • @homodeus8713
      @homodeus8713 Год назад +6

      Africans being murdered in South Africa because South Africans consider them African 💔

    • @darrickmalloy6909
      @darrickmalloy6909 Год назад +7

      Brave indeed. But not the first.respect!

  • @su-enaahleebeautifulcontra3617
    @su-enaahleebeautifulcontra3617 4 года назад +2060

    Who else seen this in their recommendations in 2019?

    • @fantabidoze
      @fantabidoze 4 года назад +6

      @Enaah the Great - me too 👍🏿

    • @gmixmag
      @gmixmag 4 года назад +40

      I'm happy it did, this is deep.

    • @sojournerbliss7015
      @sojournerbliss7015 4 года назад +13

      Yeah, it was a recommended video just now, that's how I came to it, but I'm sure it has to do with what other videos I tend to watch.

    • @jpull
      @jpull 4 года назад +17

      This has been coming up for a week on my recommended videos. I’m glad I watched it.

    • @fantabidoze
      @fantabidoze 4 года назад +27

      This guy is very intelligent and has courage to address such an emotive subject , He has made some very true points that need to be heard ...

  • @atmafricantruemoorsmedia9939
    @atmafricantruemoorsmedia9939 4 года назад +2232

    Whos seeing this for 2020?

  • @normanfreeman6191
    @normanfreeman6191 2 года назад +122

    This is one of the best TED TALKS I’ve ever heard. I can’t believe this was 6 years ago and it’s seems that the things have gotten worse instead of better.

    • @jwthompson84
      @jwthompson84 Год назад +6

      Very good speaker... May God bless him.

    • @NorthumberlandEye
      @NorthumberlandEye 9 месяцев назад +3

      Another year passed and guess what, yep it’s worse again

    • @bills1995vette
      @bills1995vette 2 месяца назад +1

      Its 2024 and, especially in big liberal cities, have gotten worse.

    • @markmorizio3525
      @markmorizio3525 Месяц назад

      ​@@bills1995vette
      Democrat run.

  • @purpp-esque1711
    @purpp-esque1711 Год назад +48

    "It doesn't take action to keep racism going, it takes inaction"

  • @shabazz120
    @shabazz120 3 года назад +221

    This should be viral NOW! regardless of how old it is. It's still relevant.

    • @newera5238
      @newera5238 Год назад +4

      Real talk!

    • @derrickwilliaams6288
      @derrickwilliaams6288 Год назад +9

      “THEY” won’t let it go VIRAL you heard him, this ain’t killing or harming so it don’t fit the agenda

    • @michelej9496
      @michelej9496 Год назад

      @@newera5238their help isn't required, the thing is if it wasn't for the support of consumers they wouldn't have made a dime.

    • @debmac2790
      @debmac2790 Год назад

      That's because nothing has changed in this worry. Such shame for those who fall into this category.

  • @craftpaint1644
    @craftpaint1644 3 года назад +414

    The whole "get rich or die trying," "any means necessary," determination mixed with a generous emphasis on fake manhood was so pervasive that movies capitalized on it.

    • @tnongaming7057
      @tnongaming7057 3 года назад +16

      Yea...but it's like their using movies and music that certain percentage of race of people associate with to characterize the entire race....of people

    • @svaz2006
      @svaz2006 3 года назад +7

      In a capitalist system companies make what ppl buy, ppl don't buy a thing just because companies make it.

    • @jimsteinway695
      @jimsteinway695 3 года назад +10

      Yea real life is about raising family, and bringing up children with values. Today we put that on everyone else. But fathers and mothers need to be together when raising these children. The data is overwhelming in favor of two parents raising children successfully better than one. Those kids have a much better chance at EVERYTHING

    • @andrewdods2236
      @andrewdods2236 2 года назад

      @@tnongaming7057 they’re

    • @andrewdods2236
      @andrewdods2236 2 года назад +2

      @@svaz2006 Yes they do; it’s called marketing via advertising .. create the demand and the product will sell

  • @MoLassessss
    @MoLassessss 2 года назад +127

    This should have 100 million views.

    • @martymarl4602
      @martymarl4602 Год назад +3

      7 Billion

    • @theonewhoknows9615
      @theonewhoknows9615 Год назад +3

      Nope, 8 billion 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @adrien1623
      @adrien1623 3 месяца назад +1

      Considering this form of music has reached every single culture today I’d say it needs to reach even more

  • @Findaway2day
    @Findaway2day Год назад +50

    This is a message needed to be heard. He's not blaming the victim, but did an excellent job explaining why you're a victim.

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet Месяц назад

      Yeah but its as simple as dont shoot another person over scuffed jordans. That principle doesn't need a Ted Talk.

    • @Findaway2day
      @Findaway2day Месяц назад

      ​​@@TreyFontenet it does when the conditioning is in profits. Remember money talks and it talks to anyone listening. In other words, these kinds of deaths couldn't happen if no market was created to encourage the deaths. Pull back the money and watch the deaths decrease.

  • @eduardsragze2496
    @eduardsragze2496 3 года назад +201

    The morale of the story: don’t consume products that makes people worse

    • @alexguerrier9363
      @alexguerrier9363 3 года назад +5

      Bingo

    • @theonewhoknows62
      @theonewhoknows62 3 года назад +4

      Well said!

    • @rrun2life
      @rrun2life 3 года назад +6

      In small part yes. Also to take drastic action against it bc as he said racism is the quiet inaction. Its to simply do nothing and not help

    • @Tenchu_87
      @Tenchu_87 3 года назад +1

      @@rrun2life how can anyone help a person who won't help themselves?

    • @TheMikalis1
      @TheMikalis1 3 года назад +3

      @@Tenchu_87 easy to judge from a privileged standpoint.

  • @tmcdowell7977
    @tmcdowell7977 4 года назад +445

    This needs more views. Kids are being brainwashed.

    • @someoneyoudontknow3140
      @someoneyoudontknow3140 4 года назад +8

      While I really enjoyed the talk, and he makes a great case about advertising/brainwashing. I also do think it's just a small piece of the puzzle.

    • @tmcdowell7977
      @tmcdowell7977 4 года назад +1

      @Gnixousk it does

    • @petec5935
      @petec5935 4 года назад +5

      yes they are, by liberal democrats for profit

    • @kevinreilley9400
      @kevinreilley9400 4 года назад +1

      Yes kids are being brainwashed by this video. What a ridiculous narrative - blaming the problems of one community on another. Shame.

    • @rudystraight1750
      @rudystraight1750 4 года назад +4

      So are u by working for and paying taxes to a rigged system and voting for criminals who put a fake show for the masses

  • @Holistretch
    @Holistretch Год назад +296

    This is what anti-racism looks like. Well done. 👏🏼

    • @AmAfrican
      @AmAfrican Год назад +6

      Say it louder for those hard of hearing.

  • @wendycampbell1949
    @wendycampbell1949 Год назад +129

    A real servant of the Creator. Keep up the good work Brother.

    • @luisvelez5695
      @luisvelez5695 Год назад

      Only whites will go to the white haven

  • @jeremyhart557
    @jeremyhart557 4 года назад +1553

    White Mike is a real dude we need more ppl like him

    • @StingyDNA415
      @StingyDNA415 4 года назад +7

      Indeed he his... 💯

    • @voiceofwisdom3408
      @voiceofwisdom3408 4 года назад +8

      But on an individual level, what can I do? On an individual level, the best I can do is get myself and my family out of the danger zone. Thus we have white flight.

    • @ucanthandledatruth01
      @ucanthandledatruth01 4 года назад +5

      He's not a psychopath like the majority that look like him.

    • @jimmiranda7181
      @jimmiranda7181 4 года назад +5

      He has wisdom.

    • @MrEmanwon
      @MrEmanwon 4 года назад +6

      Sayit AsItIs Love has responsibility

  • @joshuakurian4827
    @joshuakurian4827 4 года назад +335

    This is one of the fastest, hardest hitting, accurate, convincing, and soul wrenching TED talks out there.

    • @IcemanJuice
      @IcemanJuice 2 года назад +8

      Hands down It is.

    • @bigbangb3tty365
      @bigbangb3tty365 Год назад +3

      No still blame game bs.

    • @NoMasterz518
      @NoMasterz518 Год назад +1

      @@bigbangb3tty365 🤫

    • @bigbro8817
      @bigbro8817 Год назад +2

      @@bigbangb3tty365 feel better about yourself yet??

    • @bigbangb3tty365
      @bigbangb3tty365 Год назад

      @@bigbro8817 you feel like you said something? you didn't. Someone triggered

  • @briaunahinds6092
    @briaunahinds6092 Год назад +104

    Mike said a mouthfull!!!! & I'm glad he did. May the Lord God continue to bless him and keep him safe ♥️✨

  • @justinmoore5096
    @justinmoore5096 Год назад +17

    When you know something is wrong but can't put your finger on it, someone explains it so articulately, and it all makes sense.

    • @tomjackson1661
      @tomjackson1661 Год назад +2

      Yes yes, it’s like blaming your mommy for your robbing a bank.

  • @amessenger3208
    @amessenger3208 4 года назад +419

    "My people perish for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6

    • @sharonrevelle1858
      @sharonrevelle1858 4 года назад +3

      I agree 💯

    • @jdub7771
      @jdub7771 4 года назад +5

      Kan!

    • @vilecrocodile9171
      @vilecrocodile9171 4 года назад +5

      Curse of Cain

    • @artimussantiago4779
      @artimussantiago4779 4 года назад +17

      @@dntansrqs1341 IQ s been debunked try something else Nneanderthal

    • @perrystuart8035
      @perrystuart8035 4 года назад +7

      @@artimussantiago4779 Remember the nobel prize winner that lost his prize for saying there IS a difference in IQ in race? Now why would he say that just to say it?

  • @shawncordell2767
    @shawncordell2767 4 года назад +1943

    Did anyone else notice how this Ted talk is less popular than others? 🤔

    • @TheRoQ7
      @TheRoQ7 4 года назад +161

      of course it is. no one wants to change this situation. meanwhile the song he referenced has 23,255,389 views

    • @quickdepositz4809
      @quickdepositz4809 4 года назад +4

      TheRoQ7 what song

    • @stephonthomas9742
      @stephonthomas9742 4 года назад +4

      Yo bro read my comment at the top

    • @Carameldamour
      @Carameldamour 4 года назад +7

      Then share it

    • @MultiBillionHeir
      @MultiBillionHeir 4 года назад +50

      Bright Garinson how about this planet Is full of violent ppl. people of all nations kill.

  • @tedhbell
    @tedhbell Год назад +51

    I heard this before, but it seems like it gets more relevant as time goes on, simply because the change has not come. This needs to be heard by everyone.

    • @26michaeluk
      @26michaeluk Год назад +3

      Agreed. It's def more relevant now.

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet Месяц назад

      You know if the issue is causing this narrative to be more and more relevant then its safe to say that its increasingly irrelevant due to no call to action or curbing the status quo. Sometimes its better to just put the blame on who it all hangs on. And unfortunately, we live in a country where we beat around the bush and make a 1000 apologies feigning the implications of the teuth of the matter.

  • @bonnitaanderson470
    @bonnitaanderson470 Год назад +30

    Wow, thank you Minister Michael Smith. This is sad but true. You presented it well and I wish you were given more time. This was the best Ted Talk that is still relevant even in the year 2022. Thank you for the love for all of Gods people. Jesus died on the cross for all people. All lives matter.

  • @ezcapeezmile3729
    @ezcapeezmile3729 3 года назад +78

    I was skeptical when i saw the title. Out of anger i clicked on it. And out of appreciation and respect i teared after completing it.

    • @warpnin3
      @warpnin3 3 года назад +19

      That kind of irritation makes us miss out on a lot of valuable things...

    • @TheeInjun
      @TheeInjun 3 года назад +11

      @@warpnin3 You've got that right. We need a little more civility and open mindedness in these times. It's been way too polarizing, and another Ted talker said it well: 'when you're talking, you're not fighting.'

    • @theonewhoknows62
      @theonewhoknows62 3 года назад +6

      Amen. And 5 yrs ago this was produced. So real today. It just showed in my recommendations. Uncanny.

    • @ShoaibKhan-bz5qm
      @ShoaibKhan-bz5qm 2 года назад +2

      @@TheeInjun
      Daryl Davies

    • @tomjackson1661
      @tomjackson1661 Год назад +1

      Ezcape Ezmile Well it does help if you can blame someone else.

  • @rolexshadow
    @rolexshadow 4 года назад +517

    I’m seeing this for first time in 2019 and Mike if I could have met u in person I just would say thank you for showing some light on the sensitive issue.

    • @Manje11
      @Manje11 4 года назад +1

      Maybe do better in your household, you wouldn't need White Mike to show you some light.

    • @justint4892
      @justint4892 4 года назад +19

      @@Manje11 that has nothing to do with his interaction.

    • @lisamaples2
      @lisamaples2 4 года назад +7

      Denver Downer I just seen it last week IG, on Tyrese page and it’s 2020. He spoke facts not fiction that’s for sure.

    • @zackturney3903
      @zackturney3903 4 года назад +3

      I agree

    • @loveamerica3426
      @loveamerica3426 3 года назад +11

      @@Manje11 we ALL need to do better. Why make assumptions about that man, he made a positive statement but you assume the worst of him. Why?

  • @pink-tulip317
    @pink-tulip317 Год назад +40

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾This is probably the best, most important, anti-racism, Ted Talk that I've ever listened to. I wish that there were more people like "White Mike" to spread the message, and even more people, to take heed to it...Especially, being from Jacksonville myself. This not only needs to be known nationwide, but also worldwide.🙏🏾❤️

    • @SurfaceWarfare007
      @SurfaceWarfare007 Год назад +1

      Nowadays they would consider this CRT teaching white kids to feel guilty about being white and to hate America........smh. I live in Jacksonville and since this Ted talk it has gotten worse.

    • @pink-tulip317
      @pink-tulip317 Год назад +1

      @@SurfaceWarfare007 that's so true, and all it is is informative information, that everyone of all races need to hear. Unfortunately, Jacksonville has always been a place that has had a lot going on, and a Ted Talk or much of anything else will change that fact, or make it any better😔

  • @opinionatorX
    @opinionatorX Год назад +10

    This is too powerful. For everyone that sees this video and have been moved by it needs to link this on all of your social media platforms. Can't be afraid of what people may think. Change can never happen with fear.

  • @NYs9thwonder
    @NYs9thwonder 3 года назад +370

    This lecture is even more necessary now than ever. Scary how he could give this same exact speech today in 2020, and not miss a beat.

    • @JBra1382
      @JBra1382 3 года назад +7

      Because protesters are protesting the wrong things.

    • @JBra1382
      @JBra1382 3 года назад +9

      That’s why it is still revelant. Nothing has changed in Culture

    • @Tenchu_87
      @Tenchu_87 3 года назад +2

      @Original Entity how is that wrong? Taking responsibility for your own actiins?

    • @lionheart4529
      @lionheart4529 3 года назад +3

      @@JBra1382 you mean the paid agents, actors, and actresses?

    • @lionheart4529
      @lionheart4529 3 года назад +1

      @SVS they need to start with you by getting you out the way first.

  • @chickenkurry6451
    @chickenkurry6451 4 года назад +682

    Crazy how this is the most underrated video they put out...

  • @scuderiazane4723
    @scuderiazane4723 7 месяцев назад +10

    Interesting video!!! As blacks we have to take responsibility to NOT produce/consume art and music that degrades our communities.

  • @BJ-hm8xk
    @BJ-hm8xk 3 года назад +21

    Reminds me of the boondocks episode Ngga Moments "this is a perfectly good opportunity to throw your life away!"

  • @adamvybes
    @adamvybes 3 года назад +536

    The algorithm doesnt seem to push this. Thats worrying. I urge ypu to share this talk if you read this comment. People need to hear this!!!

    • @gwedielwch
      @gwedielwch 3 года назад +10

      The algorithms seem to push sensationalism. And confrontation. You are right that this is very worrying.

    • @rose.stewart5478
      @rose.stewart5478 3 года назад +1

      j

    • @rose.stewart5478
      @rose.stewart5478 3 года назад

      AMTRACK. GREY HOUND. HAD TO. GIVE. SEAT TO A WHITE. PERSON. ON AMTRACK. MADE TO TAKE SEAT IN. SOME I'M. 11 YR OLD. I'M. ON WAY. TO. SEATTLE. FROM. WICHITA KA.NS. I'M. QUIET. PROMISED. MY STEP DAD NOT TO. TALK

    • @viquigayar9062
      @viquigayar9062 3 года назад

      Just boycott it. End of discussion.

    • @jeanniejones8777
      @jeanniejones8777 3 года назад

      We should make this video viral. If we all send this video to our contact list and they do the same we can do this.This is a way that we can make a difference. How many of you who are really tired of this narrative, will be willing to make this go viral? It isn't enough to have this info for yourself. I will check back to see if in fact I live in a country where the people are willing to stand up for change. Please add this video to your social media too.

  • @mrblackhearted1
    @mrblackhearted1 4 года назад +462

    He unpacked a lot in under 20min.

    • @kkcamp02
      @kkcamp02 4 года назад +5

      I know right.

    • @stealthycinderhella
      @stealthycinderhella 4 года назад +7

      TommyGivens I was skeptical but damn it if he didn’t kill it and then some

    • @jaceh4942
      @jaceh4942 4 года назад +2

      He's using that preacher-speak lol

    • @DancingStringsGuitar
      @DancingStringsGuitar 4 года назад +5

      He had only 20 minutes and I'm sure he knew from experience how to choose the speed for all he needed to say. Excellent speech.

    • @EbonyAzoulay
      @EbonyAzoulay 4 года назад +1

      Sure did and I agree with everything he said cause it's Truth.

  • @MagicalAngie
    @MagicalAngie Год назад +3

    I wish we could sit down and have a conversation now, 7 years later. I'm about your age, I fully agree with you. What else can we do now in 2023?

  • @TheLegenDacster
    @TheLegenDacster 3 года назад +7

    WOW. That was an other worldly speech. Bravo Michael Smith and thanks TED for allowing him the opportunity. Listen to him America, whether you're religious or not!

  • @piolin23iq
    @piolin23iq 3 года назад +728

    “Who ever controls the media controls the mind” -Jim Morrison

    • @piolin23iq
      @piolin23iq 3 года назад +3

      mark white and those who don’t wanna recognize. Too.

    • @huthckr
      @huthckr 3 года назад +14

      mark white Do you feel that thought is original Mark? Lol Your mind is not free from influence.

    • @aaronrechtenbach4736
      @aaronrechtenbach4736 3 года назад +5

      The left does.

    • @curtr.5792
      @curtr.5792 3 года назад +4

      @mark white Jim Morrison was far from weak. He woke people up.

    • @greenshield1
      @greenshield1 3 года назад +5

      I see Che as your icon, do you admire him?

  • @TheMABExperience
    @TheMABExperience 4 года назад +603

    I like that he holds everyone accountable for this. 👂🏾💯💪🏾

  • @BravoFourTactical
    @BravoFourTactical 3 года назад +26

    Always someone else’s fault. Until the actual problem is addressed change will never take place.

    • @ProfUPS
      @ProfUPS 3 года назад +2

      yep...

    • @jemmyneutron7934
      @jemmyneutron7934 Год назад

      It is though spiritual mental and visual warfare are real.

  • @teresabarnett8138
    @teresabarnett8138 Год назад +8

    Thank you Pastor Michael Smith! You never fail to speak the truth and draw us in when you do!!! God Bless you!!!

  • @adtxchannel5474
    @adtxchannel5474 4 года назад +527

    Self hatred is taught.

    • @ERICA1288
      @ERICA1288 4 года назад +14

      ADTX Channel “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion”. Albert Camus.
      This is built not on the sand of opinion but the bedrock of reality.
      Who developed the lesson plan? The “Projects” have that name as housing based on the study “project” of rats contained in confined quarters with limited resources. The results were so affective that they quickly built the housing system known as “Projects”. We have been studied for destruction and steered towards self-destruction the same way the illusion of wonder and greatness has been pulled over the eyes of white people.
      All waking up to the cost of buying into an illusion will be devastating.

    • @iceg6621
      @iceg6621 4 года назад

      ADTX Channel
      I love who I am, that's my own choice, anyone can choose to hate themselves if they want and anyways most people reject what they're taught.

    • @wolverinelogan9430
      @wolverinelogan9430 4 года назад +1

      The blood of the innocent will be answered.

    • @chinaexpat1827
      @chinaexpat1827 4 года назад +10

      BY BLACKS THEMSELVES. I TAUGHT IN THE HOOD. KENYAN,/ NIGERIAN KIDS, NO PROBLEM.

    • @jcvr732
      @jcvr732 4 года назад

      Taught by who

  • @jojodancer1743
    @jojodancer1743 4 года назад +250

    My man called Rick Ross a modern day Mammy Two Shoes. I may be laughing for weeks because of this.

    • @supremeelbey105
      @supremeelbey105 4 года назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @chatty2164
      @chatty2164 4 года назад +2

      Hilarious haha

    • @jonesfredrick94
      @jonesfredrick94 4 года назад +13

      Screw laughter we need to help our people

    • @jojodancer1743
      @jojodancer1743 4 года назад +10

      @@jonesfredrick94 Yo no disrespect son but is that you in that music video on your channel? Because if you have a problem with people laughing then you shouldn't be dropping joints like that.

    • @supremeelbey105
      @supremeelbey105 4 года назад +9

      @@jonesfredrick94 Some of them don't want to be helped and thats just the factz. Help those who help themselves.

  • @Jellisist
    @Jellisist 3 года назад +20

    How could this be slept on so hard this is malcolm x type potency damn

  • @justinmccleary423
    @justinmccleary423 3 года назад +8

    This man is spreading a very important word around and it really touches my heart to see someone fight so hard for another race

    • @pcmicro1815
      @pcmicro1815 Год назад

      Yeah they really need a white guy to fix them. It’s the only way!

  • @lancer.greene8170
    @lancer.greene8170 3 года назад +635

    Who cares? Who cares what this man had to say? Answer: anyone that cares about people, and anyone that RESPECTS a TRUTH TELLER. Change has to come from within, never mind outside of home, start at home, raise your children correctly, RESPECT, PEACE and LOVE.

    • @HereTakeAFlower
      @HereTakeAFlower 3 года назад +12

      Great mindset you got there. Wish you the best.

    • @bentback1
      @bentback1 3 года назад +9

      I think you are correct but I attribute some to peer pressure.

    • @mluebkert04
      @mluebkert04 3 года назад +4

      Spank your kids. Train respectful adults.

    • @Toothydeere
      @Toothydeere 3 года назад +6

      @@mluebkert04 I think you mean teach your kids there is reaction to action, but yeah, sure, beat your kids too.

    • @calamaro99
      @calamaro99 3 года назад +2

      Well said

  • @dexterjacobs4327
    @dexterjacobs4327 3 года назад +177

    Imagine this was 5 years ago to date ..what a world we living in .

    • @Iamchiemeka
      @Iamchiemeka 3 года назад +9

      Until we raise our voices and tell those rappers (and the companies behind) that we would not keep tolerate nor entertain their criminal and hyper sexualized lyrics anymore.

    • @chrisjames6018
      @chrisjames6018 3 года назад +1

      This was posted 5 years ago .n

    • @randydiebold325
      @randydiebold325 3 года назад +2

      Once we realized everyone is responsible and things can get better. Using scapegoats never solves the problem. This was a great talk except when he said "We" he and pointed at his skin. "We" should have included everyone. We all need to take responsibility and work together and stop devisiveness.

    • @DarthVader1977
      @DarthVader1977 2 года назад

      we're* living in.

  • @markmonday1242
    @markmonday1242 3 года назад +14

    This was incredible. Thank you Pastor Michael Smith for spitting fire & wisdom.

  • @arielringo2141
    @arielringo2141 3 года назад +17

    I was not expecting this message, I honestly have no words to express how shook to the core I was by it!

  • @MelloTreezTV
    @MelloTreezTV 3 года назад +170

    “When you’re white and get invited to the cook out, but when you arrive it’s already a white boy there with a plate of smoked ribs and potato salad in his hand” - that’s White Mike....

    • @robinjackson7540
      @robinjackson7540 3 года назад +2

      😂😂😂✊🏿

    • @theblock2424
      @theblock2424 3 года назад +1

      Love it!

    • @denzel9455
      @denzel9455 3 года назад

      That's why blacks can't come up so because he is spitting facts you wanna invite him directly lol

    • @marcmoretti2502
      @marcmoretti2502 3 года назад +2

      @dalphoN Israel I want to go the cookout, and maybe I'll bring some arancini to share with my brothers and sisters should they so graciously invite me

    • @craiglatson4357
      @craiglatson4357 3 года назад

      Bro what a comment 😭😂😂

  • @Blackdove0421
    @Blackdove0421 4 года назад +210

    I'm glad I listened past the first minute because I became pissed, then I said let me listen and I'm happy I did so!

    • @9x5nefarious
      @9x5nefarious 4 года назад +2

      I tweaked on my buddy for sending it. Sent at least 8 defensive messages within the first 3 minutes 😥

    • @anelisajustanelisa236
      @anelisajustanelisa236 4 года назад +10

      Same. I was almost tuned off after the first 30 seconds but I thought let me give this guy a chance and I'm glad I did

    • @memphistiger4647
      @memphistiger4647 4 года назад +8

      @@anelisajustanelisa236 Glad I saw your comment. I was turned off by the title.

    • @ElixirEcho
      @ElixirEcho 4 года назад

      I always skip the first 2 minutes

    • @terrywilliams7949
      @terrywilliams7949 4 года назад

      Same

  • @tds6116
    @tds6116 3 года назад +3

    Racism eventually is internalized to the point that you don't value your self, your race...your accomplishments. We're surrounded by messages that tell us we're "less than"...and believe it. I've fought to get my self value back for decades! It's hard.

    • @jopturne
      @jopturne 3 года назад

      Yea, I blame everyone else too for my inadequacies. It boosts my self-esteem.

  • @letthetruthbetold5602
    @letthetruthbetold5602 2 года назад +11

    He grow up around us therefore he understood us so with that being said he can be open about telling the truth he is not guilty of anything so his free to express hisself. When they keep us divided we will not speak up for each other because we don’t know each other.

  • @cristaltucker513
    @cristaltucker513 3 года назад +169

    Damn. I don't know what I was expecting but it sure wasn't that. Everyone in America needs to hear this.

  • @markhancockhecox
    @markhancockhecox 3 года назад +269

    As a white man, I’ve never gravitated towards rap/hip hop because I always felt like it glorified thugs and drugs, but everyone (whites) always told me it was about spreading a message about life in the “projects” that needed to be heard...after watching this, I think I was right after all...

    • @MilleniumStorm4
      @MilleniumStorm4 3 года назад +49

      The ones who don’t rap about these things get put on the shelf or blackballed. The ones who do rap about destruction is heavily promoted by the white executives. You just gotta know who to listen to. Go listen to J Cole “4 your eyez only”.... You might like it.

    • @MilleniumStorm4
      @MilleniumStorm4 3 года назад +1

      Joe Carroll Wasps?

    • @inigomontoyo1555
      @inigomontoyo1555 3 года назад +25

      @@MilleniumStorm4 Let's not act like the audience consuming the content doesn't also hold some accountability there.

    • @MilleniumStorm4
      @MilleniumStorm4 3 года назад +10

      Inigo Montoyo I don’t. Let’s not act like it’s not programmed to be this way either.

    • @jimsteinway695
      @jimsteinway695 3 года назад +2

      You are/were right

  • @dawalah
    @dawalah Год назад +14

    I’m grateful to have had this experience…we don’t have to leave this world without making changes

  • @latonyamsummers1
    @latonyamsummers1 2 года назад +6

    This message is incredible. I'm blown away. Was not expecting to hang on his every word.

  • @dollface3005
    @dollface3005 3 года назад +798

    How come I'm only seeing this now? It's been 5 years since it was uploaded. This is powerful.

    • @dmcl7717
      @dmcl7717 3 года назад +17

      @Dr Deuteron no it's cause it's getting watched more cause of recent events, not everything is a conspiracy theory

    • @beastmerc84
      @beastmerc84 3 года назад +10

      They shadow ban things like this. It's rarely recommended.

    • @rogerhill3984
      @rogerhill3984 3 года назад +7

      It’s an uncomfortable truth.

    • @therapist_with_the_glasses4649
      @therapist_with_the_glasses4649 3 года назад +7

      This was my pastor. We did a silence protest during this time against clear channel. He did a research project called "Air Quality"

    • @LeLu-555
      @LeLu-555 3 года назад +1

      @@therapist_with_the_glasses4649 is there a link or something?

  • @princeekeson12
    @princeekeson12 4 года назад +484

    "They say that it's the white man I should fear, but it's my own kind doing all the killing here." -Tupac Shakur
    Edit: He and Tommy Sotomayor should talk.

    • @papiparsons9045
      @papiparsons9045 4 года назад +30

      White Mike is full of white guilt isn't he.

    • @morwaze
      @morwaze 4 года назад +62

      @@papiparsons9045 no. He's telling the truth. White record execs are behind this. Get educated.

    • @morwaze
      @morwaze 4 года назад +14

      But don't stop there. Expound. Quite shallow to drop the mic at this point without explaining how we got here.

    • @jknight9613
      @jknight9613 4 года назад +18

      @@morwaze *Jewish

    • @darrylcarlton1166
      @darrylcarlton1166 4 года назад +12

      WAT U DON'T UNDERSTAND IS THE INFLUENCE OF THE UNSEEN HAND.

  • @daveharms5153
    @daveharms5153 3 года назад +6

    The message I took from this is, "Quit buying and listening to 'rap music!' " Did I miss something? If not, he's preaching to the choir.

    • @thekingsson1757
      @thekingsson1757 3 года назад

      And we need to protest these big corporations that promote this bs you know white people buy more rap then blacks

  • @derekjones8944
    @derekjones8944 Год назад +1

    Mr. Smith has addressed things that have needed to be addressed publicly for a long time. One of the nation's - if not the world's unsung heroes!

  • @sprinvntrdd
    @sprinvntrdd 4 года назад +61

    What a wonderful soul. Good man of God. Walks the walk, talks the truth, makes no apology. Is not looking to be politically correct. God bless him, and keep him and his loved ones safe.

    • @kzmla
      @kzmla 4 года назад +1

      Your description reminds me of minister Louis Farrakhan.

  • @TheCensere
    @TheCensere 4 года назад +391

    The best TED talks to me are the uncomfortable ones to listen to.

    • @andyramirez5367
      @andyramirez5367 4 года назад +5

      So true!

    • @deejaye2647
      @deejaye2647 4 года назад +10

      That's when one learns.

    • @MiguelOnHellMusic
      @MiguelOnHellMusic 4 года назад

      🗣💯💯💯 Fr fr

    • @fattyarbuckle5001
      @fattyarbuckle5001 4 года назад +12

      If it makes you uncomfortable, it's valuable. This world won't be a better place via complacency.

    • @daleearnhardt817
      @daleearnhardt817 4 года назад +5

      That dead baby mama really asked a deep and disturbing question that I am still exploring ???????🤯

  • @patrickpearson1665
    @patrickpearson1665 3 года назад +3

    I've seen this numerous times on Facebook. I'm glad to see someone else that understands that our portrayal is not our faults.

  • @tomford7463
    @tomford7463 2 года назад +2

    I appreciate this man's honesty and his willingness to call out a small fraction of the hypocrisy in amerikkka! If you hear this talk and feel disturbed by it that's a great thing!!!!

  • @kyleslades3067
    @kyleslades3067 3 года назад +50

    And here 5 years after this video, tensions worsen and truth is finally surfacing. This man is too far ahead for his time, and maybe many years to come, because we’ve still got a long way to go

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet Месяц назад

      It's just a new way of shifting the blame from the criminals to their victims. Unfortunately, when this dilemma reaches critical mass the judgment often times can be blinding and void of humanity. Wearing down the compassionate leads to hopelessness and apathy. We are reaching that point. All these talks just sound like noise now. We just want it to stop.

  • @freebornfloor1600
    @freebornfloor1600 3 года назад +352

    "Racism is like the nicotine stains left on the walls after the smoking tenants move out. They take the couch, they take the clock, they take the picture--but the evidence that they've been there still remains." --White Mike, 1/6/2015

    • @gu3z185
      @gu3z185 3 года назад +3

      And what can you do to get rid of it? Would it be good to get rid of it?

    • @dillonchristensen2273
      @dillonchristensen2273 3 года назад +11

      Well, like nicotine stained walls it needs repaired instead of just painting over it.

    • @dillonchristensen2273
      @dillonchristensen2273 3 года назад +10

      As a society we are just painting over the nicotine stained walls instead of replacing the drywall and fixing the damn issue.

    • @troyodynski3652
      @troyodynski3652 3 года назад +8

      You mean "racism is the made up boogeyman to justify not being a better person" right? It's not my fault i'm slinging rock and gang banging racism made me do I can't get a job and i need to survive! (meanwhile country is filled with immigrants of color who can't even speak the language working hard every day and surviving just fine, not to mention the millions of gainfully employed hard working other blacks who have to suffer at the hands of your gansta life CHOICE.

    • @Toothydeere
      @Toothydeere 3 года назад

      @@gu3z185 It's a rhetorical question. If you seriously are answering this question with that, you have no hope lmao.

  • @darkstrike055
    @darkstrike055 3 года назад +17

    This was powerful. Today we attack cops and individuals for their bias and prejudice but ignore songs like WAP that normalizes the violent and sexualized stereotypes.
    Call out prejuduce and discrimination by all means, but we as a people need to hold media and companies accountable to what they create and associate with.

  • @seletarroots3258
    @seletarroots3258 3 года назад +2

    End of the day it´s about personal accountability and responsibility. The minute you outsource this to others is the minute things go wrong...

  • @gonzalez6073
    @gonzalez6073 4 года назад +199

    This needs more attention.

    • @Rowarst
      @Rowarst 4 года назад +2

      Indeed. This should be thoughtfully and candidly studied and discussed. But in the current climate of reverse racism, just as in the preceding climate of direct racism, such study and discussion won't be allowed.

    • @hermanhitt5055
      @hermanhitt5055 4 года назад +1

      Exactly. No other Words need to be Spoken.

    • @YariSoul3604
      @YariSoul3604 3 года назад

      flaco gordo Yes and we definitely know why Fox won’t show this. Probably because it’s too real for them and the truth hurts

  • @SuperXrunner
    @SuperXrunner 8 лет назад +54

    wow. I never thought I'd hear a speach like this from a white man. But I'm grateful for it.

    • @angel777b4
      @angel777b4 4 года назад

      He said but I’m grateful 🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @DonaldMorton-ReManned
    @DonaldMorton-ReManned 2 года назад +5

    Mike Smith is the absolute truth!!! Thank you for using your voice and your privilege to assist us in fighting this disease

  • @nathan4vice
    @nathan4vice 3 года назад +14

    Commenting for the algorithm. More people need to see this.

  • @BigBodyBiggolo
    @BigBodyBiggolo 4 года назад +233

    He called Rick Ross a modern day mammi two shoes 😂😂

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 года назад +14

      points were made

    • @MrSwaggonten
      @MrSwaggonten 4 года назад +21

      One of the realist comments he made, sent chills through me.

    • @timmikaatel8363
      @timmikaatel8363 4 года назад +17

      @DYING# PATRIOT Bro, I like Ross, but it was easy to see that rick ross was and is a minstrel act.

    • @timmikaatel8363
      @timmikaatel8363 4 года назад +20

      @DYING# PATRIOT Minstrel refers to the portrayal of negative stereotypes of blacks. Most rappers embody just that... All the negative stereotypes. Makes us look like murderers, drug dealers, pimps n hoes... And they get paid to portray us badly. Ross doesn't even see how he reaffirms the negative, it at least I hope he doesn't see. It would be sad to know that he is doing it on purpose, which some rappers do. Anyway... Not Gon bash Rick Ross too much. Just saying that active negative portrayal equals Minstrel. Hopefully have no errors in the text... But if I do, chalk it up to the tiny bit of Minstrel in me. Lol

    • @abuismaeal3311
      @abuismaeal3311 4 года назад +6

      @@timmikaatel8363 thank you for the truth because it is true....and the sad part is most of them know very well what they are doing.

  • @sosophrank
    @sosophrank 3 года назад +139

    This guy just made me watch a video I had no intention of watching twice.

  • @mdntctyvlcn
    @mdntctyvlcn 3 года назад

    I had the privilege of listening to him preach for a year and a half before he had to move back home. He's one of a kind.

  • @user-xk6mt9yp7s
    @user-xk6mt9yp7s 3 года назад +6

    I think rap music and its culture is often misinterpreted as a blatant glorification of Crime and murder, but if you do look at some of the philosophies and ideologies of the biggest names in rap, you can see that it's a reflection of their life, a story told about their struggles and their hardships.

    • @BigTrees4ever
      @BigTrees4ever Год назад

      That’s true, that’s what makes rap music so appealing. The fact is that there’s tons of rap that isn’t about all that, and there’s even rap that touches on all that without glorifying it, but the stuff that does is expertly curated for the popular music stations which is the issue.

  • @Carlo-tw4nx
    @Carlo-tw4nx 3 года назад +322

    Some of this Ted talks reflect the future...can't believe this was done 5years ago

    • @djplayback04
      @djplayback04 3 года назад +16

      Racism is not a thing of today. It has been around for years, he rather talks about cultural racism and how its passed down to generations and were not even aware.

    • @juneyk7654
      @juneyk7654 3 года назад +2

      Start sharing

    • @saascarlson5597
      @saascarlson5597 3 года назад +1

      Rap is still on radio

    • @warpnin3
      @warpnin3 3 года назад +1

      This murder culture has been a thing since the eighties...

    • @jadefalcon001
      @jadefalcon001 3 года назад +3

      Gates gave a ted talk about how unprepared the world was for the next pandemic.... 4 years ago.
      Welp, here we are.

  • @chrisalan6476
    @chrisalan6476 4 года назад +29

    Wow, just wow. Every Trap & Rap artist, record label, and radio station perpetuating the narrative should take heed to this.

    • @bobbypenz
      @bobbypenz 4 года назад

      but there not because it's an agenda..

    • @robertunderwood1011
      @robertunderwood1011 4 года назад

      The media companies have heard this for years. Doesnt stop the target audience from buying so media knows its market and they are not gonna change.

  • @worlddutchie
    @worlddutchie 3 года назад +2

    I just watched this. And didn't realize I was from 5 years ago. This man is a visionary. Thanks for bringing this to the attention

  • @shantaatkins
    @shantaatkins 2 года назад +8

    “Because we know when we wanna hear about killing each other we know who to turn to for that type of inspiration”
    -White Mike
    😭😭😭😭😭😭🥲🥲🥲🥲so heartbreaking and so true

  • @chocolatedaisyunsilenced8317
    @chocolatedaisyunsilenced8317 3 года назад +151

    This is a harsh reality and many people in our nation are in denial. We need to build better relationships and have some tough conversations. Thank you fo sharing this.

  • @williamhanlon8159
    @williamhanlon8159 4 года назад +50

    I'm not religious,but this preacher is a good humane and he nailed it.

    • @redwingsfan3621
      @redwingsfan3621 4 года назад

      William Hanlon What’s religion have to do with decency or belief in God?

    • @krisoluich9119
      @krisoluich9119 4 года назад +4

      I think he’s a good human too, but tacitly he’s still engaging in transference and White Shaming.
      The “blame” lies with those who pull the triggers, not they who supposedly create the environment that according to the narrative induces killers to murder.
      That’s pure Leftist BS.

    • @redwingsfan3621
      @redwingsfan3621 4 года назад +1

      Kris Oluich Exactly! He’s definitely white shaming.

    • @olaolga
      @olaolga 4 года назад

      @@krisoluich9119 probably a j-thing himself!

    • @bigiron7547
      @bigiron7547 3 года назад

      Andre Paul lol and you are why there is racism

  • @michaeljacocks9450
    @michaeljacocks9450 Год назад +11

    👏🏽
    If I could rate this talk by applause, I would give it a standing ovation!
    People of faith speak truth to power.

  • @ceepeat4732
    @ceepeat4732 Год назад +3

    I come back to this video often. This is what needs to be shared

  • @gergolanyi1470
    @gergolanyi1470 3 года назад +136

    This guy hit the nail on the head, I've always been talking about the acceptance of these lyrics in mainstream music while other controversial topics were frowned upon.

    • @jmmartin7598
      @jmmartin7598 2 года назад

      White people are told to mind their own damn business

    • @isaacscott1063
      @isaacscott1063 Год назад

      Did you watch the entire video

    • @BigTrees4ever
      @BigTrees4ever Год назад

      @@isaacscott1063 you know you can comment before the videos over, right?

  • @dylandolbyvlogs
    @dylandolbyvlogs 8 лет назад +275

    This is one of the few Tedx talks that I was able to watch all the way through. I am a white, middle class male who can't truly identify with the struggle of black americans. But I was raised in a mixed culture. I was raised in a pre-dominantly black area and all the things he talked about, I've seen first hand. I wish we could start seeing each other as people, and ignore race. We have a long way to go

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 лет назад +1

      The video is intriguing....informative.

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 лет назад +3

      Racism is a sickness. Smh. I live in Canada and experience it. Sometimes have to ignored.

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 лет назад +7

      The system is corrupted due to back in the days slavery . Blacks are still being mistreated

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 лет назад +7

      Think of what's ironic , when it comes to negative image of blacks is always propaganda. That's how messed up society is. I love the details of this video.

    • @jayra7142
      @jayra7142 7 лет назад

      dylan... could you by chance be talking about mike white's ted talk??
      ruclips.net/video/1DxHL2i3cZo/видео.html

  • @rolandgonzales3343
    @rolandgonzales3343 2 года назад +5

    This dude was way ahead on communication on this point. 2021

  • @New_Beginnings-zu2ns
    @New_Beginnings-zu2ns Год назад +2

    Watch this a few years back, now I'm here again in 2023 ❤

  • @perrinpartee557
    @perrinpartee557 4 года назад +80

    It went from portraying life in the hood and the harsh realities to glorifying it and making it a fantasy. There’s still a beautiful underground scene of “conscious” hip
    Hop but you don’t hear it on the radio much...

    • @kojothaguru
      @kojothaguru Год назад +3

      What’s messed up about the conscious scene is how white the audiences are. These artists aren’t having the right people hear their message

  • @sanyuregina9680
    @sanyuregina9680 3 года назад +1373

    Here after George Froyd death.. YT recommended this too and glad they did

    • @nahidsyyed906
      @nahidsyyed906 3 года назад +13

      Just stumbled by this video n am in awe!

    • @t.f.3305
      @t.f.3305 3 года назад +1

      Damn skippy

    • @aadamhughes
      @aadamhughes 3 года назад +2

      Same

    • @kingjonesda1st4
      @kingjonesda1st4 3 года назад +8

      I understand you sister but I still dont like this video. He politely saying these statistics, then sliding the clumsy white people joke in. Its true but it's not grabbing me the right way.

    • @crazyvoice12
      @crazyvoice12 3 года назад +15

      @@kingjonesda1st4 Did you watch the entire video

  • @KevinWhitesTimeIsLife
    @KevinWhitesTimeIsLife 8 месяцев назад

    This video was posted eight years ago. It does not have enough views! This message is so important let’s all share it.

  • @nickstewart4473
    @nickstewart4473 7 месяцев назад +2

    Back again in 2023 I posted this on Facebook and they removed it!

  • @jacquelynhorton373
    @jacquelynhorton373 3 года назад +29

    Many of us know this. There are a lot of us who are trying to change how we have become use to celebrating this culture. But, people have the desire to choose.

    • @icutoffmyleftwing7190
      @icutoffmyleftwing7190 3 года назад +3

      They have the right to choose, but they need a different road to look down with different choices and lessons. How can we make that happen? What can we do? We should ask our leaders that exact question. How can these kids grow up different? Support from EVERYONE in the community. Love is stronger than hate and it takes alot less energy, and honestly it feels alot better. I love everyone. I'm a weirdo.

    • @jockellis
      @jockellis 3 года назад +1

      Two roads diverged in a yellow wood... Robert Frost’s poem about choices has never been so topical. First graders should be exposed to it and a great deal of time spent discussing this topic. Same for second, third...college senior year.

    • @MicsDown2Nonsense
      @MicsDown2Nonsense 3 года назад

      @@icutoffmyleftwing7190 ⭐💪💪💪💕💕💕

    • @MicsDown2Nonsense
      @MicsDown2Nonsense 3 года назад

      @@jockellis ❤️⭐⭐⭐

  • @T8lor
    @T8lor 3 года назад +27

    Watching this from the UK and I appreciate this man telling it how it is. Facing the truth is one of the hardest things you can do.Rather than being offended and getting defensive, open your ears and listen . This treatment of ethnic minorities goes beyond police brutality. Its bigger than we realise and I fully agree that inaction will allow this cancer called Racism to spread.

  • @tk8334
    @tk8334 2 года назад +2

    Damn 2022 I can shead a tear on the outside. On the inside I'm pouring down in tears. But I gotta be strong and show no sign of weakness or smile. It's sad cause I wanna enjoy life but struggle is real

  • @flashoftheblade9046
    @flashoftheblade9046 2 года назад +1

    “The press is most powerful in its image making role. They can make the innocent look guilty and the guilty look innocent. Now that’s power because they control the minds of the masses.” Malcolm X

  • @marleyjanim5033
    @marleyjanim5033 6 лет назад +474

    Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the monster.

    • @KennethKetchum
      @KennethKetchum 4 года назад +9

      who created the Frankenstein monster. you couldn't call his creation the Cookie Monster, could you?

    • @Mr.Deko86
      @Mr.Deko86 4 года назад +15

      First name Frankenstein's, last name Monster. And even I, found a bride.

    • @johndifrancisco3642
      @johndifrancisco3642 4 года назад +17

      @@Mr.Deko86 I thought it was Abby Normal :P

    • @johndifrancisco3642
      @johndifrancisco3642 4 года назад +8

      @A A Young Frankenstein (1974 Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder)

    • @Mr.Deko86
      @Mr.Deko86 4 года назад +7

      @@johndifrancisco3642 I see what you did there. Lol

  • @alyssajaliyah
    @alyssajaliyah 4 года назад +268

    I love this man! He sees America how it really is and it is shown in his speech

  • @darrensimpson9554
    @darrensimpson9554 Год назад +7

    This is what Kanye was expressing on the deleted Drink Champs interview.

  • @isaacguandique4872
    @isaacguandique4872 3 года назад +6

    This may have had a big impact on my life. I may stop listening to certain music ..dam thats crazy 🤔