Inside Alabama's Blackest Region 🇺🇸
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2024
- Deep in the heart of Alabama is a region known as the Black Belt, a part of the state with the highest Black population. Join me for a road trip today through this fascinating part of America full of juxtapositions and surprises.
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I watch these videos to be more better informed, am unfortunately become angst against America after Trump and his bs.. So I'm trying to look these videos and see different prospectives, still probably won't visit your country, unless there's more work to be done for helping the rightful indigenous people (Native American People) who are the rightful caretakers.... And i see the judicial system change for the better
Come Check Out Niagara Falls Ontario Canada My Friend,Great Video
Hey there I’m in Lagrange Georgia if you’re coming this way I would love to show you our Town. 😊
Peter, thanks for all the Amazing work you do. Just one request….you need to make a series on Micronesia. Specially Guam, “where America’s day begin” but nobody talks about it. There are so many issues and views to cover there. From people that lost family to WWII and agrees with the USA military presence there to people that lost land to the military and want complete independence. So it’s an interesting place with a lot of history and it’s part of the United States. The history of the Chamorro and Micronesian people are very deep. Would be nice to expose it. I can contact you with some people there.
I love your content Peter, first videos I watched were about the Hasidic Jews. I learned a lot. I saw a recent video titled escaping hood mindset, I noticed you attempted to tell the guy how blacks attempt to take advantage or use victimization as a crutch. I was a little disappointed and disheartened at that. In this video, the black woman in the church doorway was trying to enlighten you but I noticed you did a lot of editing. You also gave her no pushback, why? She was 1000% correct. Black people have and always been terrorized here. I don’t think you really understand the African American experience. When you or other white people try to tell blacks they should get over the past, that is profoundly inconsiderate and dismissive. There isn’t a people on the planet that has experienced 300 years of slavery and terror. The holocaust lasted 5-10 years total. Slavery alone lasted 300 plus years!!! When you say blacks should’ve gotten over that unprecedented attempt at extinction at the hands of terrorist, who are you saying has went thru the same thing and has recovered??? There is no one remotely close to the slavery experience in the history of the world!!! Slavery changed the whole mindset of a group of people and that was replaced with the European mindset! That has caused black peoples problems! Why did you skip through that woman and her telling you about blacks being terrorized??? Ask yourself why
That’s my brother sitting in the truck u were talking to in Peterman. He has been trucking for over 30yrs!! Peterman on the map!!🙏🏽🙏🏽
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seems like a nice guy and hard worker!
At what mark I want to see😄
@@tiffanycurtis4794at 5 second mark
@Dee-vs2rj Was that Robert Kemp also? Monroeville thru Peterman thru Beatrice than thru Selma.
Peter puts out the true country we live in.
No smoke no BS
Peter does nothing special.
He gets in his car and talks to random people in places
I guess you missed the last video which was a 40 minute commercial for some real estate agents lol
He is special and everyone is special in their own way, including you, believe it or not. He does what many people wish they had the courage, time, and money to do. He talks to random special people in special places and asks interesting and pertinent questions, and that makes him a boots on the ground explorer and inquisitive adventurer. That takes motivation and courage. I appreciate that he helps us, who are interested, understand impoverished, working class people, surviving in this country, in various places @@johnjones3332 .
He knows how to ask open ended questions that lead to reality and truth. He doesn't judge or look down his nose at anyone. We all have stories to tell and he is listening. Something you will not get from MSM.
@@hearttoheart4me google is a 2trillion dollar company. RUclips is the mainstream media.
I am a german. From 1995 - 2000 I was an expat working for Mercedes. My son is born in Tuscaloosa. Nobody at this time knew what to expect. I have to admit it was a cuture shock at first. But after a couple of months almost every german living there loved it. Really enjoyed the five years in the area. Nothing beats the southern hospitality. We will be back to visit.
Great story to share! Thanks!
Always welcome! My father's ancestry is German but I was born & raised near Birmingham. I could not imagine living anywhere else. I've lived places where we were the only white family on the block then my school years was a small area that was 90% white. Both areas we had the best neighbors & treated well. We had cookouts with neighbors & looked after each other. My experience although we are considered poorer, still is the best. It doesn't come without faults bc all things have good & bad, but the people and family are what make it the best. I love the South.
As someone born in Tuscaloosa and raised in Hale County, love to hear it!
What did you like about it? The story could make a good article.
Tuscaloosa is much different than Selma my friend. I graduated form the University and loved every minute I living in Tuscaloosa. We were and still are grateful for Mercedes Benz coming to setting up a factory between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. That event was the catalyst for the automotive industrial movement that has since seen many car manufacturers set up operations in that area. Many quality jobs have been created and as a result, some fine towns have prospered. Towns such as Prattville are a fine example.
I'm from South Africa and I feel like I'm only now being introduced to the real America as I'm binging on all the different episodes of states you've been documenting. So much I'm learning. Thank you Peter for taking the time to document the real America.
Our stories are similar. We are Bantu ppl here in America
Proudly South African
I’ve grown up my entire life in the black belt of Alabama and I’ve never known it to be called that because of the people, but because of the rich black soil across this part of the state
I'm from just north of Moundville. The area is named the black belt for both reasons. Just like Chief Tuskaloosa was also named the "Black Warrior". Hence, the black warrior river.
@@Ahch.
Black Belt meaning soil dates back before the people brought from Africa were called Blacks. Black is actually a very recent term; before that Blacks were called Negroes and before that Colored. When Black Belt became popular Blacks were called Colored. That's why the NAACP stands for The Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Because of the use of Black today, people think Black Belt refers to people and it could be some people are using it that way today, not knowing history and how language changes.
You are correct, the name comes of the wonderful soil and the proximity to the Black Warrior river. Peter, u could do this trip 20 times and it would never look the same. Peter, great episode yet i think a guide or someone who could walk you though the last 40 years of Hale County would have been awesome.
@@stephenfisher3721I thought it stood for N Are Always Causing Problems
We were taught in school it's the Black Belt because the best crops are grown there due tge rich, dark soil in that geographical region!!
Melinda Lawley
Peter, you're one of the top 5 best content creators on all of social media . I love all your videos
I totally agree!
Ditto!
Top 3 in my world.
Agree! Would be interested in who the other 4 would be
Peter's channel is incredible, it's great to hear people's stories. I was in Columbus (Golden Triangle) in 2013 doing historical tourism, I was very happy to meet the people and learned a lot. Marcelo from Florianopolis Brazil
Alabamian here. That main drag in Selma looked like the rest of the town, very rundown and ignored. The outside of the buildings were given facelifts for the movie “Selma.” Once the filming was complete, they left, leaving the buildings to slowly begin their decay again. Every time I drive through Selma I get mixed feelings. A town with lots of history, that feels abandoned.
I went to grad school at The University of Alabama and the people in this region are some of the kindest, most humble, inviting, and outgoing people you will ever meet. Their personableness is second to none. Miss driving through and striking up conversations with people at gas stations and the country stores.
You obviously didn't adventure to far from the campus; Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a crime filled crap hole.. There is at least 20 murders a year, and the place is flooded with thieves that will break into your home or vehicle... From Tuscaloosa to Birmingham is nothing but low life trash, that don't want to work, but instead squeeze everything they can out of welfare.
Because that's educational place of higher institution
Peter is more in touch with America than any politician in DC
Isnt Alabama a republican state.??
Yes most southern states are under republican rule unfortunately ! The republicans are so bk wards saying embryos are children so with that said a female who’s got a dozen or so frozen eggs can claim them on her tax returns lol republicans aren’t too smart that’s why I’m forever Go Blue ! Just look at the southern republican states id never live in the south no way !
find me one in touch politician
None of them care, it's the same bird, just different wings 💯
None of them care about us, it's the same bird just different wings💯
Peter, thank you so much. My parents are from Alabama, my mom is from Selma. They moved up north in the 60’s but my mom would never go back to visit due to the horrible memories. I always wanted to see this…. I’m in tears. This means more to me than you will ever know. I appreciate all your videos!!
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Crying over this? LOL
Agreed. I didn’t want to return to Mississippi for the same reasons. Although now that I’m older I would like to visit and learn about my forgotten past.
So good for you.😀
Hearts and compassion to you.
Yes, as tears flow....
Lady with purple pants is speaking truth. You go girl ! Prayers for you. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.
Hi Peter. I live in the Valley Grande area of Selma. My 19 year old daughter was at work when the tornado hit her place of work. Her and other coworkers made it under a table just as the roof blew out. As of last week (a year later), they have moved back into that building and ongoing work is underway.
I live in Valley Grande too! Off Hwy 22 between Selma and Plantersville. For years, I lived in Overlook Hills. Nice to meet you! 😊
I joined the Marines at 17 and served with the finest from all over our nation. I truly enjoyed serving our nation with fellow Americans of all races who love our country. Watching your videos confirms what I already know. It's the 1% percenters the media focuses on. Everyone else wants the same thing, peace, love, happiness, security, work, food....... great job Peter
Your service is appreciated.
Almost. I fully agree with your last sentence. Ie that most people want and can agree on 80-90% of what's needed for a good life.
Media focuses on the much smaller differences, blows them out of the proportion and convinces its viewers that there are two teams in America, which are completely incompatible with one another
Amen& ty for your service
About the 1% not true at all. The main stream media would rather demonize whites. Not P.C. now'a days to criticize African Americans
Well said
As a native of Alabama, it's hard to express how different the state is as you move around the state.
It's like 3 states in 1. The north is south Tennessee, the middle is whatever, and the south is northwest Florida. Although truthfully northwest Florida is really southeast and West alabama.
As a truck driver, from northeast Pennsylvania, I've been to north Alabama a handful of times, and was immediately struck by how friendly people were. Since then, I've always told people it was the friendliest place I've ever been. My area is known to have some pretty friendly folks, but something about Alabama was just different. It was immediately noticeable to me as a visitor. I'm not even sure exactly what it was, really. It may have been the way that most people carried themselves there. It was a feeling that the kindness was genuine, and not just an act. There was a real sincerity about them. If someone asked how you were doing, they actually wanted to know. It certainly made a great impression though, because it is something I'd never forget.
@@mtnvortex I have been to Northeast Pennsylvania and have had prolonged contact during a crisis with others from there. Those people are salt of the earth kind of folks.
@@loganstroganoff1284 I was born in Dothan, Alabama and raised just across the Florida line. We call that area LA--Lower Alabama.
@@mattbasford6299 Cool. There really are some great folks in the hills of PA. You'll find many areas where people still wave to anyone passing through. I love my region. 🙂
I’ve lived my whole life in Alabama and another problem not really discussed is how corrupt these local governments are in the poorer parts of Alabama. Unbelievable corruption from sheriffs, judges, school board members, and everything in between.
That lady you spoke to was very interesting, seemed like she had a lot of wisdom to share
The best part of your videos is the conversation with the people and families 😊
1000%
Peter, you came through my hometown Monroeville, Alabama. Also wanted to note that the Black Belt was named for the rich soil.
Yes. That is origin of Black Belt name.
Hi
he mentions that in the video!
I LMAO every time one of these clowns try serving up their Lib B.S as breakfast, I moved to Sweet Home 11 years ago n I'll never live in a Pick Pocket State again.
@@MJCFilmshe mentioned it wrong
That lady talking was so smart! She didn’t miss a beat!
Another piece of the national treasure you are recording, Peter!
Your work is so vital. Seeing and understanding places other than mine are so interesting.
I wish this video was longer! Fascinating.
Absolutely my favorite RUclipsr. What a talented unbiased, empathetic human.
I have lived and worked in this part of Alabama and these are some of the BEST, most hospitable, people in the entire state!
Crime stats say differently
Virtue signal.
@@blueguitarist doesn’t mean that good people don’t exist there…
I believe it ❤
@blueguitarist where is it no crime?
Peter im so glad we have people like you man. I appreciate the love you have to let people tell their stories. Its crazy how the news tries to make it look like we all hate each other. Thanks for the insight sir.
Amazing work here. The scenes and hearing the people's testimonies really caught my attention. I especially liked the gentleman who got caught in the tornado. His positive outlook made my day and actually gave me hope. I am thinking that I am in a better situation in another state, but I still fight depression and to hear his testimony about praying harder gave me hope. Thank you for doing this very impactful vlog.
I love how Peter's videos feel 100x more genuine than anything you'll catch on CNN, NBC, FOX etc...
From the UK we are fed the same BS about America. This channel's unbiased view is refreshing. F mainstream media on both sides!
CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, and the racist Democratic Party would spin this as racism!
Probably because he sees what real people are like outside of big cities. The backbone of America and people just wanting to live and let live and not be all up in each others business
You've got to be my favorite youtuber for travel content. For years, I was always into content focused on far-away foreign countries. I'm American, and I still like watching videos from foreign countries, but seeing you go to the lesser known parts of the US is so fascinating. America truly has an insane amount of diversity when it comes to cultural values, geography, religiosity, history, etc....Thank you for showing the world how very interesting our country is.
Peter already made my top 10 list for content creators on RUclips and this is my third video watched. I'll probably binge every video you have. xD
Peter , you probably have the best channel on RUclips when it comes to real social content, that shows the life of all sorts of groups in society. One of my favorite series from you is probably the ones from Appalachia. You and Baldandbankrupt are my go to go guys when it comes to learn about diffrent cultures, countries and stuff like that! Keep doing you´re thing. You really bring the light to things that most of us never get to see.
One of the reasons a lot of homes have been abandoned is because in the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's a lot of young people moved north for work leaving their parents behind! When those left behind died their homes were starting to get run down and their children had no incentive to repair the homes or move back, that is what happened to my grandmothers home!
Sound right. What did the lady mean about the curse? Of Ham?
That’s sad! Beautiful style old homes that can be restored to its original self and make a wonderful neighborhood! More blacks need to get back to their parents/grandparents properties and continue ownership before the sharks from other countries steal it all!
@@user-cb1ms6hh6e Tell be about it, I would love to have my Grandmother's old home, my dad grew up in it and the happiest time in my childhood was spent there and now it's a parking lot!
@@Scram673 Ham was the second son of Noah, the two other sons' names were Shem (ancestor of the Semites) and Japheth (ancestor of Europeans).
An incident with Ham is related in the Old Testament of the Bible, Genesis Chapter 9 verses 20-27. Because of what is described, Noah cursed Ham's son Canaan and said that they will serve the descendants of the other two sons. According to other passages in the Old Testament and the ancient Jewish historian Josephus, Black Africans are descended from Ham.
It's not so easy to deal with a property you can't live at because you got to live somewhere else to make money. You got to pay someone else to do the work, you may not have that money. Then you figure you can let it sit while you work up the money and then you'll repair it after that. But price of living goes up and your wages stay the same. And before you know what that house is dilapidated.
So be careful before blaming the younger generations. They were born into this.
No other RUclips channel has me refresh the home screen the moment they are scheduled to upload. Wonderful work, Peter.
The older woman at the beginning made perfect sense to me. Every bit of what she said was relevant but clearly there's not enough time for her to expound and connect dots for those who are willfully ignorant.
You know they would never admit that even if she had a whole hour to state her point lol.
Facts when she started talking about the curse of our ppl I was oh man she knows! She enlighten!
That older lady is a Black racist who's waiting for government handouts. Say it like it is.
Thanks for sharing our state with everyone! Loved the paper clip video! I’ve lived most my life in Alabama! I’ve been to Germany, Egypt & Korea. I’ve been out west all the way the Pismo Beach California, to Washington state (the spot where Washington and Idaho meet at the top of the state is my favorite place in the world) I love Bama, our southern hospitality, and all around lifestyle! You can be broke and still survive in Alabama! And it’s BEAUTIFUL! Thanks again for sharing!!
These types of interviews are SO important.
Yes!!!!! 💫💪✨️
This is content that opens the eyes for people who live everywhere else in the world. Im from Estonia, Never would i learn these things about other side of the world if wasn't for you Peter. Ive watched most of your videos, i intend to get to watch all of them eventually. I wish you all the best, and never ever stop! :) We need you!
Thank you! I'll never forget my first time to Tallinn and Tartu, my adventurous travel started there.
@@PeterSantenelloIt is so amazing to hear that your travels had beginnings from my country. Tallinn and Tartu are amazing cities. I hope you had time to visit my island, Saaremaa. I have not left here for 36 years, and I don't intend to. This small island has everything one needs to live a peaceful life, even though we have an eastern neighbor who is unpredictable. If you didn't get to visit Saaremaa but someday do, you should take a trip in our nature and visit the Castle of Kuressaare, which is still standing in pristine condition from the 1380s. Definitely worth a sightseeing one day!
Thank God you guys are in NATO (“NaTO eXpAnSiON” lmao 🙄) so *hopefully* you don’t need to worry about your crazy eastern neighbors too much, but who knows. Would love to visit Estonia one day too.
@Darkelaris a castle standing since 1380? Oh my! I wish you could post a picture here. Do people live in the castle?
@@danieledelstein9129We are hopeful that we don't have the need to defend ourselves. that all goes peacefully. And for sure you should visit! We are very friendly here or well atleast on the island hehe.
Peter, what you showed us today is definitely not limited to this area of Alabama. You showed us present -day America.
A nation in decline
This has been such a good series. Well done.
Hey Peter, i wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you for your amazing and authentic insights into American life. Whether you're exploring the East Coast, the West Coast, Arizona, Appalachia, or currently, Alabama, your videos are incredibly valuable.
As someone with a deep interest in American culture, history, and its people, I find your content truly invaluable. Your films serve as a real service to American culture and its people, capturing these moments on film as a kind of cultural remembrance. 🇺🇸
Through your recordings, you're essentially giving everyone around the world a chance to see America for what it truly is. So, I just wanted to express my gratitude for that. By the way, your films are definitely interesting!
Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪 and looking forward to your upcoming videos. Michael
Thank you so much Michael for this comment! I’m glad you’re seeing it this way.
The country black folks are the best. The friendliest and most accepting culture .
I live in Selma. I love Selma. I like Peter’s content but I have to say, he just breezed by everything on this trip. There is a lot more to Selma than what Peter showed here. I wish he would come back and do a more in depth series on the Black Belt. There’s too much history here for a 30 minute show.
Exactly! Need to get below the surface and look at the kingpins in Selma, Marion, Greensboro, Sanders, Scott……
These Alabama ones have been pretty crap. Hes breezing through them. The older ones, I felt like i learnt alot.. But these I feel like he barely gets into the nitty gritty.
he did mentioned it on the 15 minute mark, so he's well aware
@@TheKodiak72 maybe he is scared or likes big cities better.
Agreed.
I'm going to comment here but honestly Peter I've watched every single video you've posted on YT. As someone from Spain 🇪🇦, it is absolutely brilliant what you do and how you make everyone aware of America's real situation (I even have that guitar for transitions in my mind all the time 😂). Congratulations!! Peter, keep up the good work.
Peter I’ve only recently discovered your channel, I live in the UK but do visit the US on vacation and once for work and have always enjoyed coming. Your videos are wonderful and highly educational I would say. Keep up the good work, you’re inspiring me to visit some places I barely knew existed.
I grew up in L.A. (Lower Alabama) - Brundidge. Thank you for shedding some positivity and insight on the region that means so much to me.
I feel the same way! Live in LA - Daleville and Alabama gets such a bad reputation from people who have never even been here! I love my state and most of the people in it!
I grew up in Andalusia Alabama
Idk know why. I visited Alabama in 2019 and I didn't want to leave. So much I went back two weeks later. I absolutely loved it there. I still plan to move to there too. @bkmc0340
334 from Opp,Alabama.
Famous for the Rattlesnake rodeo. I have been there. @@i.d.9864
9:01: "We are people of light, we're not people of darkness. All of what you see now is darkness." 😓 So much wisdom in our elders, they deserve so much better.
That lady had no idea what she was even talking about
Your right we are peopl of light I’m from Montgomery Alabama 45mins away from Selma and we have the same problem here it’s just a little more city like here we are gods chosen and lost sheep
@@UnknownUser-fe5zu I thought the same at first. Victim mentality alert, right. But then again, we have not walked in her shoes, either. So to speak.
@@KPAllDay55Most definitely. Until you've walked a mile in others paths,how can you even speak about it. That lady has seen the times change,been a part of the marches,Jim Crow law,being "a second class citizen" in the eyes of some people who were the oppressors. Her eyes have seen it,and her life has felt the weight. Until you know,don't judge.
@@UnknownUser-fe5zuHow old are you and where did you grow up? Are you shallow or just don't understand the truth in her experience?
I love your approach and content of your videos. It seems "real" and "raw". Something that's not common in today's journalism. Thank you.
i’ve really enjoyed this series in the south🥺it’s nice to shine light on our communities fr
Peter, your content is what's right with the internet. This is the kind of content that's very much needed. Keep up the great work!
Peter,
I think as you come to the end of this series you will find, that despite what the media makes the state of Alabama out to be, it is a beautiful place. Not because of the quaint towns, architecture, country roads ect.. it is the people that live here.
I grew up in Selma. I will always love and cherish my upbringing. I grew up surrounded by loving people who took part in the great civil rights movement. Now, the energy has shifted to something I can’t relate to anymore. Therefore, I’ve moved on to other areas of the world where there are people striving for excellence.
Love this channel! Keep up the awesome work, sir!
A couple of years ago, we took to the backroads from Georgia thru Alabama on our way home to Michigan. We stopped in quite a few small towns along the way and met many people both black and white. Everyone respected each other and treated us with kindness.
Yes, the United States still has racial problems but we've come a long way. We even elected a Black President and routine lynching is now part of the history books, not everyday Southern life. In fact, prejudice today may be a worse problem in large northern cities than in the South.
@@stephenfisher3721yea I never imagined that ny and Cali was as racist as the south years ago
@@stephenfisher3721Trump is the backlash against the black president. White folks see black progress as a threat. Gotta beat black folks back down.
@@stephenfisher3721Nope.
@@stephenfisher3721I thought that, then I went to the south. Never seen so much racism, never heard the N word so much, especially from people who just a minute before we’re talking about how much they like little Wayne, then switched to talking about how they don’t like black people. That’s just one example.
Hundreds of billions sent to other countries each year, but there are towns all across America with serious blight.
Imagine what thst one town look like if they built 40 billion dollars worth of homes and community centers etc churches
Exactly and I wonder why?? 40 billion dollars would do a LOT of good across America. Why wouldn't they invest in that??@jasonleatherwood2172
Most of that money is actually spent here. We don't send pallets of money to countries. WTF would they do with money, use it as bricks?
@@telescopebuilderI'd call those billions sent to Ukraine a pallet of $$
@@Gottaknow We don't send any money, jackass.
Great content. Thanks for making these videos. Great to see the different perspectives..
Very interesting, I love to watch any & all of your interviews & love learning about different cultures!!!! Good job Peter, keep it up & God Speed!!!
love the guy you interviewed at 11 minutes in. Such a positive faithful outlook in life. Thank you for all you do.
Tuscaloosa also got hit by a massive tornado 🌪️ and wrecked a large portion of the city. People were indoors mostly on your trip through because when it’s in the 50’s, it’s cold to us southerners.
I remember that tornado. My friend was in his dorm and the dorms across the street from his were completely leveled. I didn’t know if he was dead or alive. I know the football stadium was unharmed.
There were LOTS of tornadoes that day. People forget that North Alabama suffered greatly as well. I know because I live up here and it seemed like all we heard about was recovery for Tuscaloosa. (Thankfully we weren’t hit but people directly to my north and south were and everyone lost power for days/weeks).
I also think that it was a Sunday based upon the church visit early in the video, so many folks were at Church or spending time with families and not out shopping the downtown areas.
@@funstock2965 I think it was Sunday because I met him that morning briefly on the way out. Good Call!
@@xfile1966 You are right, the entire state and east of us got thrashed.
Peter, wow another informative video. Thank you for sharing 😮
Love love love all of your videos and loving this series! Very fascinating!
14:54 "You got to pray more harder". Thanks for another great video Peter! Keep it up, love your vibe.
Me too I love love Peters beautiful energy and personality!! He is so sweet thoughtful and kind! .Keep up the excellent topics and topics!! All amazing every last one Love you Peter ❤️😊 🙏🏽
Amen
That man has gratitude in his heart. No matter what we have or not have, going through life with gratitude makes life sweeter. 🌹
When the slavers introduced that slave Bible...that was the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately it was meant to keep the enslaved people docile. You can't pray your way out of generational poverty. This is sad af.
Pray harder to a God introduced to your people by european colinizers. Brilliant people.
I have lived in Mobile Alabama all my life and have traveled the whole state of alabama. It has its economic issues and areas. But the state of Alabama, it is a beautiful state with lots of rivers and streams and even mountains. Thank you for taking the time to drive through Alabama exclamation mark I love your videos
Great video Peter as always. These people know what's up
Man I just found your channel. This is awesome. One my dreams would be to visit the hidden places in America and interview the locals and get the stories that are often untold. You are preserving and documenting history. Salute!!!
That woman at the Church is absolutely correct. The second the government got involved in the south, (late 60s) the people became worse. The welfare programs made people subservient to the government (democratic party), and when she says it’s all about control, she is spot on. God bless her.
The people themselves didn’t become worse. The welfare system broke the traditional family
💯 I wished more understood and bucked against the system . They aren't helping they're controlling. Just enough food stamps, just enough welfare check to make someone not dream and strive for better. Just the way our government wants. Outta sight. Outta mind. There's so much more to life. I wished they'd go out & grab it.
Exactly, the welfare system just controls the people. Jobs to help people out of poverty would have been much better. Modern machines are nice but they killed many jobs for lots of people. Where will people work when technology takes it all away?
Demacrats cause destruction
Seems like in the not-so-good-days of segregation their lives were being controlled a lot more I'd say. Depending on one's color, one couldn't eat in a restaurant, stay in a hotel, work in most professions, be tried by a jury of your peers, the list goes on...
Loving the Deep South series man! This is really going a lot to help people understand that it’s not all bad and there still some good folk around. 👊🏻🤙🏻
The lady in purple was kicking history facts
Church lady preached from her heart 🖤. I'm really enjoying this series Mr Santenello & watching from 🇬🇧
I've lived in Huntsville, Alabama for the last 15 years and constantly amazes me how different other parts of Alabama are from each other (my city is a tech/engineering, fairly populated small city with a mixing pot diversity). I recently found the channel and have spent multiple hours watching so far.
If you're ever in the Huntsville area and want a tour guide I volunteer!
Diversity is what smart people try to avoid.
Huntsville is a huge drug/theft/prostitution town.
@@nonmups9973 well you want be going to heaven then! Because God the Creator made diversity! He created the world that way every race and every tongue...
@@MoneyComethToshelia diversity is modern speak for getting rid of the White race.
I went to school in hsv. My son is there now. Very nice city.
Excellent video.
The lady talking about the history of the community gave me chills.
God Bless 🙏
Yeah we say here "You can't pull the wool over everyones eyes all the time". She proves it. A shame she is right.
Yep, she was talking about the book of Deuteronomy also.. A Nation turning from God and until they go back will be under the curse.. It's about Nation's not skin color📕🔍🤔👋😎🙏💪☝️👍
@@Justaguywithtruth Not for sure you was watching the same thing. It's always about race. You can deflect, deny and move the goalpost. 06:30 The lady is right. (I can tell she was hesitate saying it in front of Peter) but INTEGRATION was and is a failure to Black Americans. And the GOV't has a MAJOR blame in this, the CRACK epidemic, where the GOV't admits to putting DRUGs in Black neighborhoods to fund the war against Nicaragua. This DESTROYED many Black families and Black neighborhoods by planting those drugs. Now we have the school to prison pipeline to fill up those private prisons. American put more of its CITIZENS (Black people) than any other country in the whole world. When you can invest in the prison system in the stock exchange it a MAJOR problem. It never ends in this system, so the lady is right. INTEGRATION was and is a failure to Black Americans.
He was such a dick to her.
wonder which way she voted in 2020 🤔
Hope you can and will spend some more time in blackbelt region at some point. Felt like there's more to be be seen and heard. Keep up all the good work brother.
Hey Peter, these travelogues are really getting good !! Thanks!!
Peter, this video reminds me how I love your patience and genuine interest in even the humblest of people. If we could all listen like that, the world would be better. Thanks for your example and for letting diverse views shine through.
Love these episodes where you jump in the car and let loose, the people you bump into are just so authentic.
Thanks for sharing. I can’t even imagine how much work is involved outside of what we see, with all the planning and editing etc.
THANK U FOR THIS, GREAT WORK!! Keep them coming please from Graniteville Sc.
Those tress in the intro are amazing . I’m from the South West Coast and have never seen anything like them . I so enjoy getting to experience other parts of America via these videos.
I only discovered your channel about a month ago and seen nearly all your videos keep up the great work
Ha ha 😂 binge watched when I first found him too
Thanks Smash!
@@PeterSantenello My Mom passed away this morning this video really helped calm me down to thank you
@@smashfoley7210, my condolences to and your family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Peter, new subscriber here. Englishman who lives in Lithuania (noting that you lived in Ukraine for a while). Very much appreciate your content, especially the way you ask questions and actually wait to hear the answers. It's a cliché that we Brits tend think we understand the US, but for all sorts of reasons we don't, not unless we spend time learning. Your content very much helps that process.
Your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you so much Peter
Thanks my guy w the hat!!❤❤❤ Ive seen a ton more love than hate. We'd give our lives for each other. We love each other more than its shown in the media.
Amen! I’m white but want more than anything to see everyone in America doing well. Every race suffers to some extent. There are rich and poor in every color. I pray for an America where everyone knows and loves Jesus and corruption doesn’t run our country and try to destroy people!
I never click so fast! Peter, I find your content not only educational but inspiring as well. You the realist around America that some of us will never see. Thank you! 🤙🏾
I am hooked on your channel. The way you are with people is intoxicating. You have the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Amazing content, you're truly gifted! Thank you!
Facts my friend! I love Peter’s channel!
Thank you for showing the Selma footage! Your insight on the Deep South is appreciated!🇺🇸🚙
This was a great video! I learned a lot. Thank you
I drove through Selma when I first moved to Alabama. It's amazing how little is there for such a historic area.
It’s steadily been losing population as the jobs moved away. A lot of the industry left and if you can’t get a job you have to move.
I was lucky enough to get sent to the USA many years ago for work (I’m an Aussie). Spent two months in Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. Lovely people! They thought I was an alien. Some people laughed in my face when I started talking because of my accent. Good folk though. Looking forward to seeing more of these videos man
That's because everywhere else they laugh at our accents. Glad you visited mate.
I love this, its very well well done, i love the guy with the ear muffs on , very interesting person to listen to, God bless 🙏, keep up thr good work Peter , there is a reason why Peter's videos get such high views, because they are just awesome, i regularly share Peter's videos .
Great video! I did love the rolling hills. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
PREACH SISTER!! I hitched and hopped freight for many years. Down south even is the deep south there is Damn fine and Good honest people despite everything they been threw...its different then anywhere else in the country.
I Love this area and all the folks in it ❤ they deserve better
We the people
As did I! Even got to meet stobe and shoestring on the high line. Good youthful days
Amen guys
@@Just.A.T-Rex growing up in hagerstown MD, thats where i got my first taste for hopping and met shoestring there a few times.
We are truly blessed to have Peter on RUclips. Thank you! Love from Canada!
Peter..I would love to know what led you to start doing these types of vlogs…please share….btw…I absolutely love ALL your content! Good stuff! Blessings❤
Thank you Mr Peter for showing me more about this country then any politician I had been in deferent states Since 80s thanks again
The black belt was named for the soil and optimal growing for Agriculture.
That’s exactly what I was taught!
Black Belt meaning soil dates back before the people brought from Africa were called Blacks. Black is actually a very recent term; before that Blacks were called Negroes and before that Colored. When Black Belt became popular Blacks were called Colored. That's why the NAACP stands for The Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Because of the use of Black today, people think Black Belt refers to people and it could be some people are using it that way today, not knowing history and how language changes.
Its also for the demographics
I just returned home to the uk from Florida, as someone who is obsessed with the USA your videos always make me happy and I look forward to them. This again was fantastic I wish it was longer! Part 2 is definitely deserved 🙏🏽🇬🇧🇺🇸
Love your videos man, very informative, it is easy to get into your own bubble and are ignorant to all the diversity and microcosm of communities that exist out there. I especially like how you are inclusive to all opinions that are expressed by residents. Some misguided, some exceptionally brilliant but they collectively make up the fabric of America and I especially like how you compare different places you have visited and your impression overall... as it gives good perspective. Keep up the good work!
Amazing content! Beautiful people, you listen to what they say which makes me listen too and appreciate how much I Love America.
I love hearing from people who we wouldn’t see or hear from any other way. Thank you. And of course sharing all of the travel and locations I would never see otherwise.
People need to travel more I get it’s costly to take time off work and you probably have things you would rather do with that time but nothing was more eye opening during the last few years than traveling the country seeing lots of different areas and how things were for people there
The lady in purple speaks truth on many levels.
I wish he had stayed their longer!!!! I could have listened to her all day, she knows the story of Yahweh for sure.
truth ? she said its not better now versud '64???? wtf how is that possible
You see not too much more time was spent with her. Too many BIG facts being spoken…. I’m appalled at people who consider themselves intelligent but can’t grasps what she saying. It’s clear, it’s obvious, it’s no longer a convert operation. But when you have a certain amount of privilege you can pretend and ignore!
look at the economy@@dbase9358
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Greetings from Saudi
Been watching your great content for a while now and I'm enjoying it, with adding Arabic captions now it's more attractive for me since English is my 2nd language.
Thank you sir once again! Really appreciate it.
That cloudy weather gave it an extended dead vibe.
Seeing that you published a new video makes a rough, tough day a little bit better. Thanks for your work.
Adore this man you interviewed spoke truth with heart