@@ahabion You don't have to be Black to have an opinion on something you believe about Black people or anyone. This is how we get to understand each other through communication and conversation. :)
@@leeb4799 Truth however that's what I've been told by other black brothers and sisters. In faith, my love of people wants for me to see my black brothers and sisters thrive and flourish but it's so hard to have them see as Mr. EC Weston and I see.
I feel for Mi'cheal....I feel her anger steaming and I understand it especially when the Pastor speaks his point of view. Not that the anger is towards him, I just understand how a young person in this generation may struggle a little bit more with having the peace that some of the older panel members may now have through life. It matters how we cultivate the youth behind us and that we remember that it took life and experience to stretch and strengthen our faith in Christ.
I agree! I hope that she receives the wisdom that was spoken it will help her not carry unnecessary weight and oppression. Wisdom at a young age is such precious jewel.
Truth is tho. We need both. They are great for both. Properly channeling that is the right thing. I agree with the Pastor in the sense we all have different parts to do. If we key in our parts we will build our community instead of all us getting angry and fighting the same way.
@@jde1785 Most definitely, the truth of Christ doesn't change and it shouldn't be sugar-coated at all. I pray something touched her heart by what he said because he was constantly stating real facts through the eyes of a believer.
As a young person I’m in the same mindset it’s almost like the older generation is complacent in racism and just prays and hopes for change and it’s not coming unless we put in the work to change
I love Weston and Migron mindset they were dropping facts on all the episodes . They have very philosophical views on the world and how they perceive it.
EC was basically saying we've been handed a narrative as black people. And sometimes, if not ALL the time we have to ask ourselves who it is that is creating it and handing it to us. And more importantly are THEY benefitting more from us taking the bait then we are. Does that make sense. I have to agree with brother Weston.
@@nonyab916 I will add that it is the spirit of fear and oppression operating through this people. We should reject these spirits and not accept their narratives.
I want to add what I love about the black community. Y'all celebrate EVERYTHING together. Birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, living, dying. 💜💙❤
I think this panel was definitely insightful, but sadly, a lot of the issues facing the Black community, from a policy standpoint, were not discussed. They spoke about generational wealth, but failed to discuss generational trauma. I think it becomes a slippery slope when we blame ourselves for our problems. We didn't place ourselves in oppression. It was systematically forced upon us. Although I enjoy a good rags to riches, pull yourself up by your bootstraps story, we're not going to change our history, or mold our future by shaming our race. We need more empathy for those who are trying and still coming up short. As much as we try to discount the hardships that come with being black, and believe that they are easily surmountable, we need to be more responsible when discussing such nuanced complicated issues. I applaud all of the individuals who participated in the panel discussion, and I am extremely proud of the success that they have achieved. However, a 5 part series on the state of the Black race as it pertains to economic viability and social uplift, is truly only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
The bootstrapping message sans reparations rings hollow. There's a reason a white male with HS diploma has more wealth and is on par income wise as a black male with college degree. There a reason why a family headed by a single white female has more wealth on avg than a married black couple. It's not bootstrapping it's SYSTEMIC RACISM
This young girl.. I feel so bad for her. She's listening to all this wisdom around her and you can tell it makes her angry to not be justified in *all* of her anger. Some of her anger IS justified, but like Weston said in part 4 (I think), are you allowing your anger to weigh you down? I feel like she may be.
Your comment is spot on. She doesn’t have enough life experience to know what reality really is. That’s why she keeps referring to her college as to why she feels what she do. A little humility and listening would go a long way with her.
I attest to Weston's ending remarks 110%. I am not Black but the presence and power of the Black man and woman are so impressive and influential globally that it's impossible to ignore. The fight to destroy and steal that power from Black people is the evidence. Too bad the legacy media tries and does accomplish this objective. The example is the youngest girl on the panel who probably grew up with media 24/7. I can also attest to that as a millennial who grew up on legacy media and social media.
You are so right... I pray for the young lady she needs to heal....I just want her to be carefree and enjoy her youth once she heals because she carrying a heavy weight on her shoulders that she needs to let go if. I can't imagine being 19 years old and having that kind of mindset/pressure....instead I was just enjoying being young growing up and having to deal with normal insecurities and issues that a young lady faces. I just hope she can learn from this experience and take in what some of her elders on the panel are saying. It will save her the heart-ache.
Thank you Anthony for bringing this to us. It's much needed. I'm having all my kids listen to this. Honestly, I could really use more of these talks throughout the year man. Keep up the good work.
I think in order to change the future of the black community its essential to start owning our communities. That's exactly why I bought my first home/rental rental property in Brooklyn NY! I even created my RUclips channel to document the steps I took
I don't know if you're married, but family is the base element to facilitate generational wealth. AO's opening failed to mention creating strong FAMILIES. He essentially said to forgive the U.S. government effort to destroy Black families and Black wealth. He also failed to mention all these out of wedlock kids. I'm still listening to see if he speaks on it...
Everybody on this panel is great. I love how they didn’t try to be trendy or spare how they felt. They spoke from authenticity. Even the college girl. I’m happy she feels the passion she does. That’s expected at her age. That’s how movements always been look at SNCC and how they interacted with DR. King. It’s always that beautiful push that creates so much growth for us.
Anthony please have a conversation with your guests about the increase of interracial relationships. I greatly appreciate you. These conversations are essential.
This is an exemplary model of what a honest conversation should look like. It's channels like Anthony's that are filling the gap that the mainstream media has left unfilled.
It is not about privilege. It is about working hard and doing your very best at what is right in front of you. I have always instilled it in my children. I learned to no longer look at other people and compare my clothes, house, job, car, education, etc because I realized that it would send me in all sorts of directions and I wouldn’t get anywhere. When I got serious about MY education and MY work ethic, things began changing in MY life. I have a nephew who struggled in school and kept making excuses that his friends got better grades because they were smart. I told him that his friends weren’t geniuses. They just stayed up later to finish their homework. He’s gone from being a “C-average” student to making A’s and studying to be a CPA. Don’t wait for your friends to join you on the road to success. Maybe God put your eyes to this comment to tell you that possibly YOUR friends are waiting for someone ELSE to take that first step toward success. BE THE ONE TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP! LEAD THE HERD!!!
This was a powerful and much needed discussion. Thank you for bringing these rich minds and perspectives together. I agree with everyone else, more please!
I hope everyone’s comments are welcome here. I guess I’ll see if I’m allowed to speak. I loved the comment about loving black people and the community you guys have with each other and that you have each other‘s back. I’m just wondering about those communities in which so much violence is perpetrated within the community towards each other. How are you reaching into that community and trying to share this common ancestry/culture value with those who generate so much violence against each other?
Generational wealth is generally a function of education and marriage. The Asian community exemplifies this the best in America. The black community unfortunately comes in last when it comes to that. That needs to change. Not everyone is cut out to be entrepreneurs but most are capable of education and marriage.
If we can literally get this to become a basic component of our community we would be in a better place but honestly I’m to the point where I’m believe that black ppl are above reproach 🤷🏾♂️
This was nothing short of amazing! Everyone's input was heard and valued. Pastor killed the interview and had some really point of views.. I love when different generations can have dialogue because it helps with understanding.
This conversation, this panel, the questions, everything about this series was so rich! I appreciate AO using his platform to create opportunities for conversations like this. I learned so much! Happy Black History Month Y’all ❤️
Love this conversation. I feel like we as the black community would rather make excuses than to make the necessary changes to do better. And we will not go anywhere as a people until we get home past the ills of slavery. We should never forget slavery but we owe it to ourselves and ancestors to use this as motivation instead of a crutch. But I love the creativity of black and brown people especially and to make something out of nothing. But it is so important for all of us to love people of all colors and races. I always think of the MLK quote that says that we must learn to live as brothers or perish together as fools. We can’t allow the media narratives, lack of knowledge, and how we feel to stop us from being a people of love and high character.
With this panel I am very conflicted. I am scared to be pulled over by the police because I have family members who have died in interactions with them not because I can't see through the propaganda. I also notice nobody brought up a political strategy for the black community as in passing specific wealth building policies for the black community in local and state governments. I like E.C but I have to disagree with that "Day will come" talk, we do have to unify like every other race and culture has unified in America. We don't have chinatowns across the nation where commerce stays inside our community, working hard and saving your money is great but it doesn't solve the black communities problems. I enjoyed the conversation and wish this was a regular thing every week.
Weston, just wow. Speaking life and truth by standing on the Word of God. Every time this man opens his mouth, just wow. Mignon, as well. Wish I could sit down and have coffee with them. I could talk to them both for hours.
This conversation is irresponsible. To be so dismissive of our history and its associated trauma is very disheartening. The data is easily available for anyone willing to learn and be honest as to why we are in the state we are in.
I loved Mr. Weston’s perspective, it is very similar to mine. We can do better as a people, do your part and everything else will fall into place. I do feel sad for the young entrepreneur. She holds a lot of anger, particularly about police. But statistically the police aren’t as big of a problem than what we are being told. We have a host of internal things to fix other than focusing on police. Again, if we do our part positive change will happen.
one thing alotta Folk aint even innerstandin is we are up against evil an in this war between good an evil we are losin our fight against wickedness in high places we have to spread as much love as we can thats the key evil wants this world to become more evil we have to fight to keep love alive thats the whole key if you can get that concept your love is what matters for all of us an some cant get that cuz they in so much pain thats why ❤we gotta keep love goin or hate will sweep this country an this world away into a dark place its already gone far enough.Posessions demonic forces are trynna make theyself comfortable here we have to fight against all the hatin❤PLEASE or we DOOMED SPREAD SO MUCH LOVE it spreads love ❤️ LOVE LOCE
A lot of factual information was revealed during the BLM protests of 2020. Every story filled me with rage. I hated passionately. I became a keyboard warrior for months during that lockdown. Then one day, it hit me that anger, defeat, victimhood is exactly what the oppressor wants me to feel. Guys, the best revenge is your paper. Get that college diploma, start that business, learn that skill, be excellent at your work, and above all, free your heart from the burden of hate and anger and live your best life now.
Who are these black people that are using facts as excuses? I don't know them. I think there are individuals who use that as excuses but most black people do not. There is a difference in stating systemic problems and using those real problems as excuses. Some black people just have been exposed to resources. So for those who have even exposed share it.
Wonder why in the comparisons with the black and white communities the reference is only made to the wealthy portion of the white community. While the % of whites below poverty is lower than black, the number of whites below poverty is double. That's where I get hung up on the term white privilege.
The black community is broken and needs a serious reboot to get back on track. Before we get to creating wealth we have to learn how to value life and value each other. Teen pregnancy is a serious problem because the family structure is broken and that has everything to do with how we treat each other. Just because we grow up without doesn’t mean that we have to act like we don’t have any values. We are so caught up in the street life and trying to act tough because that’s what people expect of us. It’s sad that children grow up without fathers or mothers but whoever is raising that child should teach them how to be a good person and how to not get caught up in the trap that society has planted for us. I personally support minority businesses and I personally support my community and I really try to treat my people with respect. I would like to see more black people knowing our history in this country work harder on themselves and let’s learn how to get united. Set goals and try to achieve them. This treatment that we get from society is because of fear of us being united.
Hypothetically- what if you start the business and build the legacy and 1. Your kids don't want to take over the family business ( for whatever reason) This might seem selfish but that's a lot of pressure. They aren't allowed to be passionate about what they want to be passionate about. Also, we need to stop shaming the 9 to 5 folks.
I only disagree with the cop thing I have had interactions with cops that make me weary.. I have had cops harass me for no reason.. I have had multiple times cops jump out of them Honda’s asking for my id
Good talk AO. Much more productive than the chat with the white panel, for this reason. The minister was able to say what was needed to be said. Where as no one on the white panel could say it. Our way out of this is within ourselves. Blacks need to look in the mirror, and fix that person. Then collectively we can change our community. Then what other communities do or do not do, WILL NOT MATTER.
Ain’t nobody forgetting about the 400 years of chattel slavery and bondage Anthony to start a little business dude just stop. Wounds don’t heal over night it takes time, I don’t fully understand your angle just yet, but please just focus on the task at hand, don’t create this narrative that all blacks are stuck on slavery. Their are extremely systematic structuring of racism in this infrastructure just focus on that. You won’t be able to erase slavery from my conscience no matter how many times you try .
@@renoiroyal8891 So because he won't forget about slavery, He's a victim? Do you say the same about Jews or Armenians, who don't forget the holocaust or 1915?
@@complexblackness I wouldn't have a discussion with Renoi Royal because it is clear they are not very educated on this topic. I can tell based on their comments. If I didn't know any better, I would think they were a troll. Their comments are just very uneducated and not sound at all. It isn't about whether or not I agree or disagree with them but they just aren't sound.
@DCsWiseman I completely agree, whenever we talk about our painful history we get told to forget about it, or people throw that victim word around like we never accomplish anything. No one tell other communities to forget, but whenever it's the black community we get shame for discussing our history. We have been victorious in spite of our circumstances, I also agree we should never forget what our ancestors had to overcome.
Ain't no way the people of old didn't realize cops doing wrong. Why does everything go back to being a Christian? So once again if you are not a Christian you get whatever comes to you. What if you're an atheist do you not deserve success?
Anthony I don’t know where you grew up bro, but for you to reduce the struggle to “I can’t do my part I’m black” in my 35 years I’ve never heard anyone say that in the context you phrased it in, you are extremely passive aggressive in your assessments, I wish I was on that panel.
I think he’s doing those type statements on purpose to dive deeper into the convo. He’s speaking in a sense for others that may have that thought. They might not say that directly but they do say stuff like the white man this the white man that.
@@jde1785 who cares what others think, gather resources and remembering the struggle should be the narrative but dude is a clown and is probably been planted from the establishment, his energy is way too calculated for such a supposedly raw discussion, like I said the dude is a pure clown
All I want to do is 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I have to be honest, I thought this panel on black lives was going to be one sided, but it wasn’t. These people are heroes in my eyes. Praying for success and abundance for all of you and for generations to come in your bloodline. Just WOW!
AO - I’m relatively newer to your content and really enjoy the message you share. This panel discussion is awesome! Appreciate you organizing this to share. Cheers boss!
I loved this series and panel but Mich’la has a lot more living to do. You can see in some instances that she was being a bit dismissive with her body movement because the others on the panel didn’t share her anger and were talking more about accountability in the community. It seems like her reality is her college experience and probably what she sees on Tv and social media. She’s a bright young lady with a beautiful future and was around some wise folks on the panel. She just has to divest from the fear mongering that’s been place upon the blck community which is common with the younger generation
I’m the same age as her and I can say that I used to be just as angry as her. Since our generation lives on social media, it can be infuriating seeing all the videos and injustices, and feeling as though you can’t do anything about it. I understand her pain but I had to come to the conclusion that I wasn’t gonna let the things that I can’t control steal my joy. That type of anger she has was literally eating me alive. When i decided to step away from social media and live every day to be the best person I can be, i really started to live. i really hope she can do the same.
@@Mary-hv6eq She needs to unplug... I went through a similar face when I was 23, and I had to realize I was being manipulated by the media and you need to focus on personal accountability, your family, faith in God and community. God can change people's hearts, all I can do it pray... and focus on my purpose. She needs to stop being indoctrinated to become a social justice warrior through her university. The whole activism stick is being glamourized so much, but alot of these people are burnt out and miserable. She has a alot of healing to do and she needs to unplug from social media too. Once she has the wisdom and discernment to know what in the media is real and what is false and it no longer triggers her she can return.
The fear the police is almost the exact same thing as the helicopter parents from back in the day because of John Walsh and America’s most wanted. John Walsh his little boy was taken and because of that America was handed a fear which made helicopter parents which made weak children which makes weak adults. America is way more safer then used to be but because of media everyone fears (which actually means because of money everyone fears).
Pastor Weston, that was a good word sir. I have been telling my black son, do not have fear of these police because you have not been through what others have. I have personally been involved with races and corrupt police and I still do not fear for my life when pulled over. Now do I get called out to lie on the pavement on a routine traffic stop, yes. But I don't fear for my life based off of television.
LaDonna's type of family legacy is something many of us are striving for in our own way. Get it, sis! 👏🏾👏🏾
Amen!
I know I am
EC Weston spoke so much truth!!! We dont know who we are, but everyone else does....that's a word!
And the media is always betraying us as people that squandered everything we get make it look like we're just wasteful
We are the chosen people in the word.... we have so much value that’s why it’s stolen, hidden so we don’t find out lol that’s coming to an end
Lol I be saying the same thing but I can't because I ain't black, so what do I know?
@@ahabion You don't have to be Black to have an opinion on something you believe about Black people or anyone. This is how we get to understand each other through communication and conversation. :)
@@leeb4799 Truth however that's what I've been told by other black brothers and sisters. In faith, my love of people wants for me to see my black brothers and sisters thrive and flourish but it's so hard to have them see as Mr. EC Weston and I see.
That closing word by Pastor Weston was so powerful. Talk about motivating.
Life changing.
Bruh this was so intense and so deep like this is needed for our people to hear!
bro, which people? you be naija boy. We hustle, we move - no excuses!
So much respect to you and your panel A.O...thought provoking conversation, keep em coming man.
I feel for Mi'cheal....I feel her anger steaming and I understand it especially when the Pastor speaks his point of view. Not that the anger is towards him, I just understand how a young person in this generation may struggle a little bit more with having the peace that some of the older panel members may now have through life. It matters how we cultivate the youth behind us and that we remember that it took life and experience to stretch and strengthen our faith in Christ.
I agree! I hope that she receives the wisdom that was spoken it will help her not carry unnecessary weight and oppression. Wisdom at a young age is such precious jewel.
Truth is tho. We need both. They are great for both. Properly channeling that is the right thing. I agree with the Pastor in the sense we all have different parts to do. If we key in our parts we will build our community instead of all us getting angry and fighting the same way.
@@djredd1225 yes! Wisdom at a young age is such a responsibility but its golden!
@@jde1785 Most definitely, the truth of Christ doesn't change and it shouldn't be sugar-coated at all. I pray something touched her heart by what he said because he was constantly stating real facts through the eyes of a believer.
As a young person I’m in the same mindset it’s almost like the older generation is complacent in racism and just prays and hopes for change and it’s not coming unless we put in the work to change
I love Weston and Migron mindset they were dropping facts on all the episodes . They have very philosophical views on the world and how they perceive it.
Whether we agree or not with everyone on this panel, we still need to have these conversations. I love to hear our people having these discussions
EC was basically saying we've been handed a narrative as black people. And sometimes, if not ALL the time we have to ask ourselves who it is that is creating it and handing it to us. And more importantly are THEY benefitting more from us taking the bait then we are. Does that make sense. I have to agree with brother Weston.
Absolutely agree! They feed us a narrative of fear and oppression and our people buy into it every single time!
@@nonyab916 I will add that it is the spirit of fear and oppression operating through this people. We should reject these spirits and not accept their narratives.
I’m a THEY, I’m totally for everyone to do well & serve God. All the other THEYS I know feel the same way!! All people are beautiful & have worth.
Yess Pastor !!! What’s his Instagram ? I need it, cuz he been killing every panel discussion.
He has a RUclips channel
@@freeindeed8416 what is it called ?
@@crystalmonroe2621 EC Weston. Put that in your RUclips search and it will pop up✊🏾
@@freeindeed8416 thanks appreciate it ✊🏾
Keep em coming sir !! The black community needs this !! Love everyone we’ve got to forgive and have faith Do better and God will bless !! 💪🏾
He is right. Everyone needs to do their part and go from there. Concentrate on your goals and to-do list.
I want to add what I love about the black community. Y'all celebrate EVERYTHING together. Birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, living, dying. 💜💙❤
I think this panel was definitely insightful, but sadly, a lot of the issues facing the Black community, from a policy standpoint, were not discussed. They spoke about generational wealth, but failed to discuss generational trauma. I think it becomes a slippery slope when we blame ourselves for our problems. We didn't place ourselves in oppression. It was systematically forced upon us. Although I enjoy a good rags to riches, pull yourself up by your bootstraps story, we're not going to change our history, or mold our future by shaming our race. We need more empathy for those who are trying and still coming up short. As much as we try to discount the hardships that come with being black, and believe that they are easily surmountable, we need to be more responsible when discussing such nuanced complicated issues.
I applaud all of the individuals who participated in the panel discussion, and I am extremely proud of the success that they have achieved. However, a 5 part series on the state of the Black race as it pertains to economic viability and social uplift, is truly only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Exactly they definitely missed the mark
The bootstrapping message sans reparations rings hollow. There's a reason a white male with HS diploma has more wealth and is on par income wise as a black male with college degree. There a reason why a family headed by a single white female has more wealth on avg than a married black couple. It's not bootstrapping it's SYSTEMIC RACISM
This young girl.. I feel so bad for her. She's listening to all this wisdom around her and you can tell it makes her angry to not be justified in *all* of her anger. Some of her anger IS justified, but like Weston said in part 4 (I think), are you allowing your anger to weigh you down? I feel like she may be.
Yeah. She’s very passionate, but compared to the older people, it makes her anger not justified, because the older people seem so at peace.
She came from a two parent loving family and want to be oppressed sooooo bad!! Welcome to always oppressed generation🤦🏽♀️
Agreed
Sadly, there are far too many of her running around with the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Your comment is spot on. She doesn’t have enough life experience to know what reality really is. That’s why she keeps referring to her college as to why she feels what she do. A little humility and listening would go a long way with her.
I attest to Weston's ending remarks 110%. I am not Black but the presence and power of the Black man and woman are so impressive and influential globally that it's impossible to ignore. The fight to destroy and steal that power from Black people is the evidence. Too bad the legacy media tries and does accomplish this objective. The example is the youngest girl on the panel who probably grew up with media 24/7. I can also attest to that as a millennial who grew up on legacy media and social media.
You are so right... I pray for the young lady she needs to heal....I just want her to be carefree and enjoy her youth once she heals because she carrying a heavy weight on her shoulders that she needs to let go if. I can't imagine being 19 years old and having that kind of mindset/pressure....instead I was just enjoying being young growing up and having to deal with normal insecurities and issues that a young lady faces. I just hope she can learn from this experience and take in what some of her elders on the panel are saying. It will save her the heart-ache.
I love “value” these type of panels A.O. And everything you share with us - food for our soul. keep em coming King!
Thank you Anthony for bringing this to us. It's much needed. I'm having all my kids listen to this. Honestly, I could really use more of these talks throughout the year man. Keep up the good work.
I second this. Hopefully he'll take note of how many ppl are saying that. Like a new Tavis Smiley or teen summit
I think in order to change the future of the black community its essential to start owning our communities. That's exactly why I bought my first home/rental rental property in Brooklyn NY! I even created my RUclips channel to document the steps I took
Praise God! 🙌🏾 So happy for you. I pray you leave an inheritance for your family🤗😇🥰
I don't know if you're married, but family is the base element to facilitate generational wealth. AO's opening failed to mention creating strong FAMILIES. He essentially said to forgive the U.S. government effort to destroy Black families and Black wealth. He also failed to mention all these out of wedlock kids. I'm still listening to see if he speaks on it...
THE ABSOLUTE BEST PANEL!! GOOD PREACHING!
Man, listen!!!! This will be forwarded to my teen daughter. Powerful.
Everybody on this panel is great. I love how they didn’t try to be trendy or spare how they felt. They spoke from authenticity. Even the college girl. I’m happy she feels the passion she does. That’s expected at her age. That’s how movements always been look at SNCC and how they interacted with DR. King. It’s always that beautiful push that creates so much growth for us.
Anthony please have a conversation with your guests about the increase of interracial relationships. I greatly appreciate you. These conversations are essential.
This is an exemplary model of what a honest conversation should look like. It's channels like Anthony's that are filling the gap that the mainstream media has left unfilled.
Definitely
Well said on so many levels. Love this!
Absolutely loved this panel love from Ireland 🇮🇪
He could of had this whole conversation with EC Watson so we could of had more time with him pouring out his wisdom unto us
I agreed
Fact
THANK YOU FOR THIS BLACK HISTORY PANEL BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO SPOKE AND REALLY WOKE US UP
EC Weston! Man, he’s speaking so much truth! I really enjoyed this panel discussion. It was very enlightening and eye opening. God bless y’all!
This whole conversation is just a boss!!! I love every bit of it and I thoroughly enjoyed Wesley the Pastor👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Wow! This panel and series were great!
Bruh we always been worried when them folks pulled us over.
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It is not about privilege. It is about working hard and doing your very best at what is right in front of you.
I have always instilled it in my children.
I learned to no longer look at other people and compare my clothes, house, job, car, education, etc because I realized that it would send me in all sorts of directions and I wouldn’t get anywhere.
When I got serious about MY education and MY work ethic, things began changing in MY life.
I have a nephew who struggled in school and kept making excuses that his friends got better grades because they were smart.
I told him that his friends weren’t geniuses. They just stayed up later to finish their homework.
He’s gone from being a “C-average” student to making A’s and studying to be a CPA.
Don’t wait for your friends to join you on the road to success.
Maybe God put your eyes to this comment to tell you that possibly YOUR friends are waiting for someone ELSE to take that first step toward success.
BE THE ONE TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP!
LEAD THE HERD!!!
This is amazing either way and I grab a lot of gems from these discussions.
The series was really good! Thank you for sharing!
This was absolutely beautiful.
And we must always remember that God gave gifts to EVERYONE and that includes you! So do not fail to open your gift.
Pastor Weston blessed my soul.🖤
Deep! Great speakers, great words, and overall a lot of knowledge!
This was a powerful and much needed discussion. Thank you for bringing these rich minds and perspectives together. I agree with everyone else, more please!
Do a panel with everyday blue collar people. Everyone isn't a college graduate or a business owner.
This was thought provoking and beautiful!! I am indeed full off this dialogue, so many delicious perspectives.
I hope everyone’s comments are welcome here. I guess I’ll see if I’m allowed to speak. I loved the comment about loving black people and the community you guys have with each other and that you have each other‘s back. I’m just wondering about those communities in which so much violence is perpetrated within the community towards each other. How are you reaching into that community and trying to share this common ancestry/culture value with those who generate so much violence against each other?
Generational wealth is generally a function of education and marriage. The Asian community exemplifies this the best in America. The black community unfortunately comes in last when it comes to that. That needs to change. Not everyone is cut out to be entrepreneurs but most are capable of education and marriage.
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If we can literally get this to become a basic component of our community we would be in a better place but honestly I’m to the point where I’m believe that black ppl are above reproach 🤷🏾♂️
I agree. Especially the marriage part.
This was nothing short of amazing! Everyone's input was heard and valued. Pastor killed the interview and had some really point of views.. I love when different generations can have dialogue because it helps with understanding.
This conversation, this panel, the questions, everything about this series was so rich!
I appreciate AO using his platform to create opportunities for conversations like this. I learned so much! Happy Black History Month Y’all ❤️
@11:00 Pastor speaking so much real. Listen closely. 👏🏾
They continue to instill fear, because that keeps them "powerful".
Some necessary conversations right here!!! 👏🏽
Love this conversation. I feel like we as the black community would rather make excuses than to make the necessary changes to do better. And we will not go anywhere as a people until we get home past the ills of slavery. We should never forget slavery but we owe it to ourselves and ancestors to use this as motivation instead of a crutch. But I love the creativity of black and brown people especially and to make something out of nothing. But it is so important for all of us to love people of all colors and races. I always think of the MLK quote that says that we must learn to live as brothers or perish together as fools. We can’t allow the media narratives, lack of knowledge, and how we feel to stop us from being a people of love and high character.
With this panel I am very conflicted. I am scared to be pulled over by the police because I have family members who have died in interactions with them not because I can't see through the propaganda. I also notice nobody brought up a political strategy for the black community as in passing specific wealth building policies for the black community in local and state governments. I like E.C but I have to disagree with that "Day will come" talk, we do have to unify like every other race and culture has unified in America. We don't have chinatowns across the nation where commerce stays inside our community, working hard and saving your money is great but it doesn't solve the black communities problems. I enjoyed the conversation and wish this was a regular thing every week.
I so appreciate this....Thank you for bringing this to me and the world
This whole panel was 🔥. Great conversation starter for me and my friends. :)
The more mature panelists are so wise!! The younger ones are stuck on social media talking points.
This right here!! Love the way you said this. I agree
Weston, just wow. Speaking life and truth by standing on the Word of God. Every time this man opens his mouth, just wow. Mignon, as well. Wish I could sit down and have coffee with them. I could talk to them both for hours.
The closing words by the pastor are life changing.
This conversation is irresponsible. To be so dismissive of our history and its associated trauma is very disheartening. The data is easily available for anyone willing to learn and be honest as to why we are in the state we are in.
Thank you Anthony! Keep these coming. I loved everyone's perspective.
This was excellent! Enjoyed everyone’s point of view. Keep it going every year!
I loved Mr. Weston’s perspective, it is very similar to mine. We can do better as a people, do your part and everything else will fall into place. I do feel sad for the young entrepreneur. She holds a lot of anger, particularly about police. But statistically the police aren’t as big of a problem than what we are being told. We have a host of internal things to fix other than focusing on police. Again, if we do our part positive change will happen.
one thing alotta Folk aint even innerstandin is we are up against evil an in this war between good an evil we are losin our fight against wickedness in high places we have to spread as much love as we can thats the key evil wants this world to become more evil we have to fight to keep love alive thats the whole key if you can get that concept your love is what matters for all of us an some cant get that cuz they in so much pain thats why ❤we gotta keep love goin or hate will sweep this country an this world away into a dark place its already gone far enough.Posessions demonic forces are trynna make theyself comfortable here we have to fight against all the hatin❤PLEASE or we DOOMED SPREAD SO MUCH LOVE it spreads love ❤️ LOVE LOCE
Loved this series. I couldn't help but want to be part of it and ask questions. It is always great being able to have a good conversation.
A lot of factual information was revealed during the BLM protests of 2020. Every story filled me with rage. I hated passionately. I became a keyboard warrior for months during that lockdown. Then one day, it hit me that anger, defeat, victimhood is exactly what the oppressor wants me to feel. Guys, the best revenge is your paper. Get that college diploma, start that business, learn that skill, be excellent at your work, and above all, free your heart from the burden of hate and anger and live your best life now.
Who are these black people that are using facts as excuses? I don't know them. I think there are individuals who use that as excuses but most black people do not. There is a difference in stating systemic problems and using those real problems as excuses. Some black people just have been exposed to resources. So for those who have even exposed share it.
Wonder why in the comparisons with the black and white communities the reference is only made to the wealthy portion of the white community. While the % of whites below poverty is lower than black, the number of whites below poverty is double. That's where I get hung up on the term white privilege.
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The black community is broken and needs a serious reboot to get back on track. Before we get to creating wealth we have to learn how to value life and value each other. Teen pregnancy is a serious problem because the family structure is broken and that has everything to do with how we treat each other. Just because we grow up without doesn’t mean that we have to act like we don’t have any values. We are so caught up in the street life and trying to act tough because that’s what people expect of us. It’s sad that children grow up without fathers or mothers but whoever is raising that child should teach them how to be a good person and how to not get caught up in the trap that society has planted for us. I personally support minority businesses and I personally support my community and I really try to treat my people with respect. I would like to see more black people knowing our history in this country work harder on themselves and let’s learn how to get united. Set goals and try to achieve them. This treatment that we get from society is because of fear of us being united.
Once again i disagree with blue suit! I believe I’m in control of my destiny. I dont believe God control everyone’s life because we have free will
Awesome panel and discussions...great Job AO 👍🏼
Hypothetically- what if you start the business and build the legacy and
1. Your kids don't want to take over the family business ( for whatever reason)
This might seem selfish but that's a lot of pressure. They aren't allowed to be passionate about what they want to be passionate about.
Also, we need to stop shaming the 9 to 5 folks.
Ikr! Do u know how many amazing jobs (that pay GOOOOOD) there are that are 9-5! A lot😊
Bill gates didn’t hand over Microsoft to his kids to run. That’s your answer. Don’t use this an excuse to not start that business
This was great, thanks for sharing!
Marriage is the easiest way to build generational wealth. 2 incomes that are able to invest and give that wealth to your children.
This was refreshing to hear.
I really enjoyed this Panel and conversation! Thought provoking with a head nod. 🤔😌
Shoutout to my old youth pastor, Pastor Weston.
I only disagree with the cop thing I have had interactions with cops that make me weary.. I have had cops harass me for no reason.. I have had multiple times cops jump out of them Honda’s asking for my id
Good talk AO. Much more productive than the chat with the white panel, for this reason. The minister was able to say what was needed to be said. Where as no one on the white panel could say it. Our way out of this is within ourselves. Blacks need to look in the mirror, and fix that person. Then collectively we can change our community. Then what other communities do or do not do, WILL NOT MATTER.
These are way too short, we need a weekly seminar or online class so I can learn to see more of these perspectives and how to think / speak them too.
It starts with changing ourselves.
Facts!
I love these
I wish you would do one for each day of the whole month of February
I’m learning and growing so much from these. So is my family
Ain’t nobody forgetting about the 400 years of chattel slavery and bondage Anthony to start a little business dude just stop. Wounds don’t heal over night it takes time, I don’t fully understand your angle just yet, but please just focus on the task at hand, don’t create this narrative that all blacks are stuck on slavery. Their are extremely systematic structuring of racism in this infrastructure just focus on that. You won’t be able to erase slavery from my conscience no matter how many times you try .
Being a victim is a choice too. I don't know how your victimhood mindset will benefit you?
You sound just like the victim he’s talking about smh
@@renoiroyal8891 So because he won't forget about slavery, He's a victim?
Do you say the same about Jews or Armenians, who don't forget the holocaust or 1915?
@@complexblackness I wouldn't have a discussion with Renoi Royal because it is clear they are not very educated on this topic. I can tell based on their comments. If I didn't know any better, I would think they were a troll. Their comments are just very uneducated and not sound at all. It isn't about whether or not I agree or disagree with them but they just aren't sound.
@DCsWiseman I completely agree, whenever we talk about our painful history we get told to forget about it, or people throw that victim word around like we never accomplish anything. No one tell other communities to forget, but whenever it's the black community we get shame for discussing our history. We have been victorious in spite of our circumstances, I also agree we should never forget what our ancestors had to overcome.
Loved every minute of it !!! 💯👏🏾
Y'all want us to get over our past so bad! African Americans have Kept it moving despite it all.
“REPLAY” I enjoyed this year’s panel just as much as last year’s!👍🏾 Thanks AO and everyone on the panel and Team AO
Ain't no way the people of old didn't realize cops doing wrong. Why does everything go back to being a Christian? So once again if you are not a Christian you get whatever comes to you. What if you're an atheist do you not deserve success?
All of them have insight, but thank God for the sisters.
Wow. All I can say is WOW.
Anthony I don’t know where you grew up bro, but for you to reduce the struggle to “I can’t do my part I’m black” in my 35 years I’ve never heard anyone say that in the context you phrased it in, you are extremely passive aggressive in your assessments, I wish I was on that panel.
I think he’s doing those type statements on purpose to dive deeper into the convo. He’s speaking in a sense for others that may have that thought. They might not say that directly but they do say stuff like the white man this the white man that.
What Jaleel said
Please go back and look. That wasn't his actual sentiment. He was basically playing 'devil's advocate' for the sake of the argument/conversation.
@@lisacox3750 we don’t need a sake of argument my struggle is well documented it is what it is
@@jde1785 who cares what others think, gather resources and remembering the struggle should be the narrative but dude is a clown and is probably been planted from the establishment, his energy is way too calculated for such a supposedly raw discussion, like I said the dude is a pure clown
All I want to do is 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I have to be honest, I thought this panel on black lives was going to be one sided, but it wasn’t. These people are heroes in my eyes. Praying for success and abundance for all of you and for generations to come in your bloodline. Just WOW!
Lol I don't watch all TV I choose my content. Smartest thing you can do
Wesley spoke about a whole lot of nothing. Lol. This man rambles on about incoherent thoughts
AO - I’m relatively newer to your content and really enjoy the message you share. This panel discussion is awesome! Appreciate you organizing this to share. Cheers boss!
I loved this series and panel but Mich’la has a lot more living to do. You can see in some instances that she was being a bit dismissive with her body movement because the others on the panel didn’t share her anger and were talking more about accountability in the community. It seems like her reality is her college experience and probably what she sees on Tv and social media. She’s a bright young lady with a beautiful future and was around some wise folks on the panel. She just has to divest from the fear mongering that’s been place upon the blck community which is common with the younger generation
I’m the same age as her and I can say that I used to be just as angry as her. Since our generation lives on social media, it can be infuriating seeing all the videos and injustices, and feeling as though you can’t do anything about it. I understand her pain but I had to come to the conclusion that I wasn’t gonna let the things that I can’t control steal my joy. That type of anger she has was literally eating me alive. When i decided to step away from social media and live every day to be the best person I can be, i really started to live. i really hope she can do the same.
@@Mary-hv6eq She needs to unplug... I went through a similar face when I was 23, and I had to realize I was being manipulated by the media and you need to focus on personal accountability, your family, faith in God and community. God can change people's hearts, all I can do it pray... and focus on my purpose. She needs to stop being indoctrinated to become a social justice warrior through her university. The whole activism stick is being glamourized so much, but alot of these people are burnt out and miserable. She has a alot of healing to do and she needs to unplug from social media too. Once she has the wisdom and discernment to know what in the media is real and what is false and it no longer triggers her she can return.
The fear the police is almost the exact same thing as the helicopter parents from back in the day because of John Walsh and America’s most wanted. John Walsh his little boy was taken and because of that America was handed a fear which made helicopter parents which made weak children which makes weak adults. America is way more safer then used to be but because of media everyone fears (which actually means because of money everyone fears).
The race is not for the swift but for those who endureth to the end. E.C Weston is speaking truth.
EC ain’t never been hit with a flashlight
Pastor Weston, that was a good word sir. I have been telling my black son, do not have fear of these police because you have not been through what others have. I have personally been involved with races and corrupt police and I still do not fear for my life when pulled over. Now do I get called out to lie on the pavement on a routine traffic stop, yes. But I don't fear for my life based off of television.
Stop waiting for the government to fix your own problems.
The black history panel is going higher and higher. I love it!!!!
I know everyone’s coming out of Tennessee but I’d love to be on one of these panels
I love that we are essentially superhuman when we put our minds to it.
Edward needed to stick to the point a little more... and i wish we could get a couple more segments