The real Tulsa massacre 300 people died, 800 injured and 6000 displaced. Their bodies were found buried under a baseball field. This was not the only massacre. There were massacre all over the United States such as Colfax, LA massacre, Rosewood, FL massacre, Wilmington, NC massacre, and the Red Summer of 1917. Killing Black people was common and those who benefit from white privilege always deny it. But when asked if they wanted to be treated like a Black man, none of them agreed. The teacher said, "This means you know what you're doing and you know it's wrong. You don't want to change it because you're benefiting from it."-Jane Elliot
Not to mention the 1943 massacre of Beaumont, TX where pretty much the same thing happened with black businesses in the black community being destroyed as well as the black community being murdered. I'm from Port Arthur Texas, my great-grandmother was from East Texas. In 1943 they came to Southeast Texas to move to Beaumont. But in the midst of moving they realized there was a "race riot" (as the papers called it) happening. They had to pass up Beaumont and go straight to Port Arthur, Texas. There've been so many "Black Wall Street" like massacres in American history they tell us NOTHING about. I simply know that from oral tradition. I also know about the massacre of Colfax, LA for that's where my grandmother on my mother's side is from and her mother is from. I still have family in Colfax. The world is just so fcked up. What makes this even more fckd up is the hidden identity of the "Black American" and it's true indigenous roots makes this sooooooo much more deep and heavy. Peace ✌🏾✨
This is why I always dispute those white folk that argue: "pull yourself up by your bootstraps." The fact is WE DID - multiple times. And we were thriving. And EACH time, the white power structure sought to destroy it. Because "separate, but equal" was a farce. They actually preferred "separate, but subjugated..."
It's crazy he went to St Louis and they didn't mention the Burn Island Massacre in St Louis 1917. These evil acts happened all over not just Jim Crow South 🤍🤍🙏✨🤍🤍 ruclips.net/video/Y2AMjfIgtX0/видео.html
Bodies under a baseball field makes the use of baseball bats by Leti and Tick all the more significant. Racism, is it also as American as baseball and apple pie?
lisa your right about white people who don't think they benefit from their white privilege wouldn't want to be treated like a black person . chris rock did a joke where he said that the poorest white men wouldn't want to trade places with the richest black person
Honestly, your empathy is untouchable to the other reactors I watch that aren’t Black. I believe that those with empathy live and love the most and I know that if I told you being a person is hard, but being a person of color is harder, you would completely respect and understand it. I literally cried seeing you cry, like, I hate crying. But I cried because I can see what’s in your heart, how emotionally intelligent you are, and how quick it is for you to catch a poem that I myself didn’t even know. I’m so thankful I found your channel dude.
@@NerdGuyProductions I'm surprised that you knew that poem, as well! I know OF it; I've heard it before, but you knew the poet, as well. Kudos to you for that, along with your empathy.
Lovecraft Country is not only an amazing show, but another example of the point we try so hard to get across about how screwed up and corrupt the history of this country is; even now. I would recommend this show to anybody. Thank you so much for reacting to the show.
The last song is an operatic version of the Sonia Sanchez poem, Catch the Fire. I just found your channel and I can see how the night before affected you in your eyes. You look so tired. I've had that look before. I know it's hard when you look at your own family and think, who are these people? Love them for who they are and forgive them for who they can't be. Sending you a virtual hug and love your channel. ❤️
I love the fact that you are open minded and watching and educating yourself on the issues that we as black people have suffered for so many years. I wish there were more people like you. Thank you for sharing this video, your emotions and just being human. It means so much.
Holy shit I didn't even realize Lety was wearing the dress from her dream, nice catch! This one hit home for me because my great grandmother, the woman who raised my father and helped raise me, survived the Tulsa massacre as a child.
@@nhlder1027 yeah although my older folks might remember more of what she said about it. She told me the gest of it. She passed away when I was 13. She taught us a whole lot about history. I remember going to my dad at one point and telling him when I learn about black history I already knew it somehow, and he told me gran, thats what the whole town called her, taught us all so that's how I already knew a lot of black history.
Oh, Lord. This episode broke me as a Black woman. My family frequently speaks of the horrors that happened within our family (and to others). It still haunts many of us today, and when we encounter acts of racism in the present day, that pain bubbles back up. *sigh* Your empathy is refreshing.
I sobbed for my ancestors and myself watching this one. Keep crying. The grief fuels the fight for justice. The day we grow numb to the pain is the day we truly lose and the movement dies.
Please don’t apologize for your tears. Please don’t apologize for your lack of words. Your empathy speaks volumes. I was holding my breath the last 15-20 minutes. The scene with the grandmother and even Atticus seeing his mother and him calling out for her, made me cry.
I love who you are. I don't know why its so hard for people like your father and stepsister to admit. You are a real one. Much love and respect. I cried more with you then I did when I watched the episode. Thank you!.
I don’t know who you are or why you popped up on my feed but I am so glad I clicked on this review. I appreciate you speaking up. You don’t have to protest and march the streets to make a difference!!
I grew up with a racist family. My mom threatened to disown me so many times when I was a kid if I ever grew up and married a black man. I heard every racist name in the book from my grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles....and I have two black cousins in my family whom I was very close to growing up who had to endure this abuse from them. Thankfully my mom isn't like that anymore and has changed her views but a lot of my family is still very racist and I just have nothing to do with them. My brother has recently being going on about how all lives matter as a retort to black lives matter and he's a Trump supporter. I just can't believe it. I'm sorry that you have to deal with it too. I really enjoy your reactions.
Wow! Bless you for not succumbing to the hate your family was trying to past down to you. Your spirit is strong and loving for you to remain close to your cousins. What made your mother change her views?
The Watchmen episode of Tulsa is the first one but it’s a little different than LCC. What I loved about LCC’s version is that you saw the broader community/society on an average day before the terrorists arrived. Ruby will sell out anyone and everyone to get what she wants. She really thinks she has some little power over Christina rather than accept that’s she’s a pawn being played masterfully by Chrissy.
Hey, man, thanks for being an ally in the struggle and don't let anyone, even family, get you down! Hold firm to your beliefs, keep on supporting, keep on reviewing and reacting, and know that you got people who watch you in your corner! We got your back!!
Thank you! And I still wanna hold out hope things can change for them. Growing up I was raised by racist ideals and ignorance, but opened my eyes and took steps to change when I branched out on my own. The same could still happen for them at some point
You look so sad. You can't let other people put their shit on you. Some people will never understand or even try to. You just be a good person and hopefully one day your dad and sister will see how wrong they are.
Ohhh baby.. dont cry... change ... use your power to change.... I wish I could give you a hug.... dont cry. Protect this baby Lord, and give him the courage to change what he can. You are more powerful than you think.
It took watching leti walk that street a few times before I saw it as her walking, watching, and feeling the entirety of Tulsa without it PHYSICALLY hurting her. The weight of everything. The loss. That is something that we live with. While we are not physically hurt, we feel the scars and it bueno. Great reaction!
Tried to watch yesterday. Glad you're back up. Thoughts... by Christilliam killing the Sheriff she ensured Tic has to go to Ardham for the sacrifice. Also, the whole not talking, not sharing thing is correct for the time (50s) and black culture. Secrecy and isolation are trauma responses. Being stoic / strong and just going forward and surviving was required. Wasn't this one a heartbreaker? So many tears. Glad you hung in there.
You should never apologize for crying. I have started 2022 with a lot of tears for very very different reasons, but I don't think there is any reason for you to apologize for crying. It is a good thing to show emotions.
I was waiting patiently for your reaction, I absolutely love how you dissect every scene and break it down... one thing about family is you don't get to choose who they are. I, myself has family issues to the point I literally burn sage everytime I go around them 😔😂😂 but words of encouragement just stay positive and put yourself first!!!!! Sending love your way 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
don't feel sorry about your empathy... it is heartfelt and wonderful... when you consider what is running the country now, we can only hope that enough people vote so we can have that kind of empathy in charge again... this episode was a hard one to watch, but it was educational and so important- the entire cast deserves awards for their amazing work on this one. This is the most famous of the massacres, but certainly not the only one, there were many. This is history that has always been kept from us, but because of shows like this and 'Watchmen', people are finding out what has been kept from them all these years... I had no idea about the role Black women played in the race to space until I saw the movie 'Hidden Figures', and pretty sure millions didn't, either... so hope there will be a season two of Lovecraft Country, because this show educates as well as entertains... loved it when Tic was bustin' heads with that bat! see you next week!
I couldn’t wait to see your reaction to this episode soon after I finished watching it. LCC is a phenomenal show and at the most critical time in America. The Tulsa Massacre (and the several other massacres) are important to share because this black town was self sufficient. They were prosperous. They were educated. They were THRIVING! ..... And the American Government assisted in burning it to the ground. The next time you hear someone say “Why can’t black people pull themselves up by their bootstraps...”, remember that we have done this time and time again only to be met with the same outcome.
This episode was emotional and powerful on so many levels. I had to fight back tears throughout the entire episode. I wonder, could Dee be writing about Hippolyta’s adventures when she was visiting the other earth this whole time? Could she prophetic? I think Christina hinted at that when she was going through Dee’s comic book.
It annoyed me too when Leti was just walking down the street while Hippolyta was killing herself to make sure that the portal stayed open. I know that the writers probably wanted that great shot but they could have had her running, then do it in slow motion. I know it would look the same to us but at least it would look like she was actually in a hurry. Great reactions as usual and looking forward to the season finale.
Hi. I, too, wanted Leti to Move! Her! Arse!! but I understood why she was Sooo Deep within herself as she ponderously walked away from the house; with Book in hand. She had stood with a Person of FAITH, a person who Understood "FAMILY." Leti stayed With someone burning to death, hearing the terror/fear and dying cries of the others within the house; smelling the burnt flesh. She had Stood IN HISTORY. Leti was reviewing these events and was probably wondering if she Could, Would be THAT Strong when she would, shortly, have to make her Last Stand with Tic.
THAAAANK YOUUU!!! I BEEN SAYING THAT! IF Christina gave a half a damn about Ruby wouldn't she make her immortal too?! But I think Ruby figured it out at the end of this episode. So...
Your empathy is your strength as is your compassion. You know wrong from right and have a fire in your belly for justice and that alone makes you an ally worth having.💗
I lost it on the grandmother and Montrose scene too. Michael K. Wlliams is a freaking brilliant actor and really projected the emotion to the screen. I'm pretty sure the window scene where he was naming people comes from an actual letter from a survivor i recall reading in the book "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. Its a great book providing everyday "people's" accounts of historical happenings. My absolute favorite was a letter from a 12yr old girl working in a factory full of overworked women that was the first to stand up and walk out on strike and when she turned around all of the other women had stopped and followed. (Goosebumps even retelling it lol) I've been watching my fellow black people being beat and murdered on TV for years. Watching a show like this sparks my PTSD.. But i can't look away!
You are just the sweetest person ever. I look forward to your reviews every week. You experience the show like you're in it, and you break things down in a very open way.
Thank you for sharing your reaction to this Episode. It was definitely a tear jerker and not #FakeNews. This is American History....Ugly American History.
Dude, don't apologize for having emotions. So many people are closed off from feelings. I thought the episode was a masterpiece--the best of the season. I just discovered your channel. Great commentary. I just subscribed.
Thank you so much for your empathy and perspective. There's hope for all of us, in your world view. Thanks for being a good guy. Try not to be so sad.😊
I'm really sorry to hear about your family. Some people just don't get it and that's okay. Just know that we got your back and we support you. I hope you feel better love! ❤❤❤❤
Dont apologize for showing empathy. For showing love for other people who don't share your experiences. It is important to always stand tall against hatred and bigotry of all kinds. Thanks for this!
Man I cry every time i see this episode. It’s such a harrowing reality to live in my skin everyday. And knowing that those innocent ppl died for nothing. ESP knowing that things aren’t a centimeter changed. Predicate the knowledge you gave others who don’t know of these events! Def subscribed.
Never watched you before but from the Bottom of my heart thank you. For the emotion. Tears. And you standing up and going against what your family is trying to instill in you. THANK YOU. Love you 🥰
Once again I appreciate the thoughtfulness you bring to your reactions/analysis to this show, in addition to sharing your intense emotional response to very difficult material. I was absolutely wrecked watching this episode, so it is encouraging to see that I was not the only one brought to tears. You will enjoy Watchmen, by the way, that's all I'll say about that! Thank you for doing what you do.
Can’t wait to start that show! And yeah it was some very dark and powerful stuff in this episode, but that’s why I love it so much and why it evokes such a response I think
I cried deep tears during the fire scene. Though it was beautiful I don’t think I can watch it again. Your analysis at the end was spot on! You have a new fan.
That episode was very hard to watch but also watching you cry made me cry too 🥺. Bless your heart! It's hard trying to get people around you to understand and empathize with others. It warms my heart to know it's still people out there who see the injustices. Although people don't want to admit there were alot of white people that helped the slaves escape and marched with us also losing their lives because they wanted to stand for what was right. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing up for us. Although we still deal with alot today I cant imagine what people back then had to go through. We just have to continue use our voices! Great review 💕
This is my first time on your channel. And am so sorry you went thru what I went through with your family. Your eyes tell the story. Your empathy is true and I wish there was more of it with others that are not descendants of slaves in this country. Big virtual hug to u.
It seems a little strange to thank someone for having empathy however, in our lifetime it has become necessary. So with that being said...Thank you! Also, I agree with your assessment of Christina...she didn't do any of that for Ruby really it was so that they wouldn't interfere with her plan.
Great reaction. The requiem at the end is an operatic rendition of the same Catch the Fire poem performed while the house burned down around Leti and Tic’s great great grandmother. I believe it was recorded in a room padded with towels (due to the pandemic).
You are my favourite reactor 💛 So honest, pure and raw. Stop apologizing when you have an emotion! Cry. Laugh. Whatever. Everything! Can't wait till you react to The OA. After all that hate and separation it's time for some community, empathy and wholesomeness. The OA was one of the first shows back in 2016 which had a trans teenager in the show (whom is a trans teenager in real life). The best, most compelling, memorizing storytelling which will leave you in tears. 10/10 Best from Germany.
@@NerdGuyProductions It was his first role ever in The OA. He had never acted and just send in a video over tumblr and got the part. He will be big. He was just casted for Star Trek.
Dope reaction! I just found your channel last episode and I’ll continue to watch. Like others have said previously thank you for your empathy. It’s the least we as black peoples want. Racists should realized that they are lucky we don’t want revenge. I get all the tears the frustration is so real. This show is everything. It’s openings my eyes to my own history some of which I need to know more about. Stay strong in dealing with your family and Be Blessed!!!
Watchman has a very different tone. It's more about becoming kick-ass and straight forward heroism as well as examining lies and trauma. In some ways it's less emotional. Also, it's less densely packed in terms of meaning. I think you'll more straight forwardly enjoy it. It will be supfun to rewatch after this. I'm glad you're here. I really enjoy your reactions.
aw man. WE LOVE YOU and a lot of us are so grateful that you are reacting to this series because its so important and so beautiful. im virtually hugging the fuck out of you right now.
Not gonna lie when I 1st saw the thumbnail I hesitated. But something in the expression on your face and the look in your eyes told me you get it and that this was gonna be good. You did not disappoint! I'm glad this show got through to you or is comforting because it doesn't shy away from the grizzly horror of American racism. Either way I love this show and enjoy watching it analyzed by ppl that share the same heart with the writers and creators. Excellent!
It’s ok to cry this is what real true emotion is and to see you connect emotionally with the scenes of the show and know that this truly happened to our African sisters and brothers I can tell you have a heart that is so filled with love and empathy I enjoyed your reaction 😊😊
No apologizing for that empathy of yours - it's a precious thing in this world. As soon as I heard you talk about that meal with your family, I knew this episode was going to work you over hard. I'm glad you stuck it out, though. Thank you again for taking this ride with us.
Hi. I, too, wanted Leti to Move! Her! Arse!! but I understood why she was Sooo Deep within herself as she ponderously walked away from the house; with Book in hand. She had stood with a Person of FAITH, a person who Understood "FAMILY." Leti stayed With someone burning to death, hearing the terror/fear and dying cries of the others within the house; smelling the burnt flesh. She had Stood IN HISTORY. Leti was reviewing these events and was probably wondering if she Could, Would be THAT Strong when she would, shortly, have to make her Last Stand with Tic.
Hello young man, i am Ms.Hope and i just watched your reaction video about love craft and i am very sorry that some of your family members disagree, but don't give up hope some times it can be scary for people to change there beliefs of what they were taught, and remember that you and so many young people like you are the hope that me and other black people have always believed in. You are amazinh just the way you are.😀😀
@@beresponsibleplease she had Ruby put that thing in his drawer. It prevented him from being able to heal apparently so as soon as she found out he had been fatally injured she went to take the thing back and watch him die. If she had known sooner that he had been "killed" she likely would have shown up sooner.
So I love your reviews. I remember a few weeks ago you expressed how much you hated that Tic used the f-word. I don’t agree with him using but I think it was a necessary evil to show exactly how much pain Montrose has endured without him having to say it. My heart was completely broken and I’ll bet you a dollar to a dime Tic will NEVER say that again. To anyone.
I don't understand why folks think Ruby is following Christina. Just last episode she said she doesn't want to be white, that she wants to create a safe space for Black people by using magic. She also made Christina promise not to hurt Leti. Leti is Ruby's family. Ruby IS looking out for family. Remember, Ruby said her mom was a hustler and I think she has a plan for Christina. I really look forward to your Watchmen reviews!
I’ve loved Ruby’s character throughout the show, so I’m sincerely hoping that’s true. Just rubbed me the wrong way when she was cool with Tic dying and possibly letting her sister raise her child without a father, but if it’s just a play to beat Christina then I take back what I said
@@NerdGuyProductions I don't think she's cool with it, but it's more she knows there's nothing she can do to change it. Christina already refused Leti's trade for Tic's safety and Tic knows what he's in for. Christina is not going to change her mind and as much as she may love Ruby, she would never set aside her life's ambition. What could Ruby do in the face of all of this?
1st time watching your channel & I had to comment. I truly appreciate your empathy & compassion. Your reaction was pure & genuine. Your displayed emotion was authentic. You have nothing to apologize for. We as a country have a lot of work to do and a long way to go, but I truly believe there are more people like you & I in this country than not. So as a black man in this country I'd like to say thank you for getting it. Thank you for understanding, & thank you for speaking up unapologetically for what's right. Also great review.
Thanks man, and even though there’s a metric ton of hate and ignorance out there I have to agree that there’s probably more of us and one day real equality can be achieved
@@NerdGuyProductions I'll always remember these 2 Black Panther Party chants...1. "The people united will never be defeated."...2. "All power to the people." This not only applies to Black Americans. It applies to ALL Americans. I'm casting my early vote tomorrow. I hope you are voting as well. Never underestimate your individual power to affect change... I often watch episode reviews after watching my favorite shows. I subscribed & will be viewing your channel going forward. Watchmen is excellent btw. It's a slower burn in my opinion than LCC but the journey's exciting & the payoff's well worth the wait.
at 7:36.... you really won my respect. I appreciate your knowledge of the poem, your display of emotion during the scene when this is playing and most of all, it looks like you really felt the pain that is all too familiar for people who look like me. My father was born in 1921 in a small town in Texas, so growing up as a child he had very little empathy for white people specifically due to all he had seen as a child, a teenager and adult. So this episode gave me a brief live snapshot to match the stories I would hear him and other older family members share about their experiences with white people harming them, their family and safety here in the south. This was hard to watch, and I cried too
I'm so touched by your empathy!!! I watch these reviews as I get ready for work but still had to take moment to acknowledge this review because it is soooo genuine. As another said out of all the reviews I saw by others you are the only to. ... get it,feel it. Thanks for that. Your family is in denial but shake it off because you have power. To educate. I never subscribe to these but you sir.....subscribed! Thanks again
It was a really amazing episode, I think this series is really waking some people up to the seemingly endless outcomes of racism. Even racists should be watching this series, could force your relatives to watch it. Great reaction, you're awesome!
@@NerdGuyProductions Keep up the fight. We all still struggle. But it will be worth it in the end. You'll see...I believe in you and glad I discovered your channel NerdGuy
I believe you're my favourite reactor of Lovecraft Country. Thank you for your honesty and openness. Try not to fret about your family, there are many stupid people in the world, some of them just by the law of averages have to be in our families.
Aww, I was straight worried for you with your intro. This episode was important. Just like watchmen is important. (You’re going to love it) Even when it’s hard you’re pushing yourself to expand your world view and that is important too. This was a great reaction. Never apologize for crying. Real is what we desperately want. Was good to see you in the Thursday livestream chat. Hope you’ll be there again this week. 💟
Bro I'm so proud of you for emoting in real time, I watched several other ones and seeing you wake up to our countries history is beautiful. Keep going
I can feel your love and empathy through the screen! You are a gem! Don’t change. Also, you will truly enjoy Watchmen. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
I’m almost envious that you’re about to get into both ‘Watchmen’ AND ‘Bly Manor’ because they’re both SO good. All I can say is enjoy and keep the box of tissues close (for both shows), lol smh. I had puffy eyes and a headache the morning after binging ‘Bly Manor’, from crying so much. Good luck
No apologies for being human. You made me a fan of you tonight. You are intelligent, empathetic and wise for your age Despite your family's lack off sensitivity you have evolved and that js how change is made. STAY WOKE. I salute you sir!!
Crazy, this is my first time seeing your content and you young man are the future and that gives me so much hope. You seem so aware and willingly open to learn and grow. Stay that way, we need more allies like you. Happy to subscribe to your channel.
Thank you for not being white but being a Human Being a human being. In the words of Jane Elliot we shouldn’t say we don’t see color but embrace them all for we are a race a race of Human beings. From your black brother to my white brother thanks for sharing the same red blooded heart we all have.🙋🏾♂️
The real Tulsa massacre 300 people died, 800 injured and 6000 displaced. Their bodies were found buried under a baseball field. This was not the only massacre. There were massacre all over the United States such as Colfax, LA massacre, Rosewood, FL massacre, Wilmington, NC massacre, and the Red Summer of 1917. Killing Black people was common and those who benefit from white privilege always deny it. But when asked if they wanted to be treated like a Black man, none of them agreed. The teacher said, "This means you know what you're doing and you know it's wrong. You don't want to change it because you're benefiting from it."-Jane Elliot
Not to mention the 1943 massacre of Beaumont, TX where pretty much the same thing happened with black businesses in the black community being destroyed as well as the black community being murdered. I'm from Port Arthur Texas, my great-grandmother was from East Texas. In 1943 they came to Southeast Texas to move to Beaumont. But in the midst of moving they realized there was a "race riot" (as the papers called it) happening. They had to pass up Beaumont and go straight to Port Arthur, Texas. There've been so many "Black Wall Street" like massacres in American history they tell us NOTHING about. I simply know that from oral tradition. I also know about the massacre of Colfax, LA for that's where my grandmother on my mother's side is from and her mother is from. I still have family in Colfax. The world is just so fcked up. What makes this even more fckd up is the hidden identity of the "Black American" and it's true indigenous roots makes this sooooooo much more deep and heavy. Peace ✌🏾✨
This is why I always dispute those white folk that argue: "pull yourself up by your bootstraps." The fact is WE DID - multiple times. And we were thriving. And EACH time, the white power structure sought to destroy it. Because "separate, but equal" was a farce. They actually preferred "separate, but subjugated..."
It's crazy he went to St Louis and they didn't mention the Burn Island Massacre in St Louis 1917. These evil acts happened all over not just Jim Crow South 🤍🤍🙏✨🤍🤍
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Bodies under a baseball field makes the use of baseball bats by Leti and Tick all the more significant. Racism, is it also as American as baseball and apple pie?
lisa your right about white people who don't think they benefit from their white privilege wouldn't want to be treated like a black person . chris rock did a joke where he said that the poorest white men wouldn't want to trade places with the richest black person
Your level of empathy is inspiring! It's young people such as yourself that give me hope all is not lost in our country/world.
100% agree.
Couldn't agree more
Seriously!!
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Don't ever apologize for empathy. Your tears are what it is to be human. Thank you for feeling that with us.
Honestly, your empathy is untouchable to the other reactors I watch that aren’t Black. I believe that those with empathy live and love the most and I know that if I told you being a person is hard, but being a person of color is harder, you would completely respect and understand it. I literally cried seeing you cry, like, I hate crying. But I cried because I can see what’s in your heart, how emotionally intelligent you are, and how quick it is for you to catch a poem that I myself didn’t even know. I’m so thankful I found your channel dude.
Late response, but you got me tearing up while I was re-reading this. Thank you so much, it means everything to me
@@NerdGuyProductions I’m glad it gave you joy ♥️
@@NerdGuyProductions I'm surprised that you knew that poem, as well! I know OF it; I've heard it before, but you knew the poet, as well. Kudos to you for that, along with your empathy.
Lovecraft Country is not only an amazing show, but another example of the point we try so hard to get across about how screwed up and corrupt the history of this country is; even now. I would recommend this show to anybody. Thank you so much for reacting to the show.
The last song is an operatic version of the Sonia Sanchez poem, Catch the Fire. I just found your channel and I can see how the night before affected you in your eyes. You look so tired. I've had that look before. I know it's hard when you look at your own family and think, who are these people? Love them for who they are and forgive them for who they can't be. Sending you a virtual hug and love your channel. ❤️
Thank you, it can be hard hearing such ignorance and hate from the people you love, but there’s always a chance for things to get better and change
@@NerdGuyProductions ❤️
@@moniquerh1 who sings that opera song plzz
@@mpoemp4703 her name is Janai Brugger.
@@mpoemp4703 Janai Brugger
I love the fact that you are open minded and watching and educating yourself on the issues that we as black people have suffered for so many years. I wish there were more people like you. Thank you for sharing this video, your emotions and just being human. It means so much.
Holy shit I didn't even realize Lety was wearing the dress from her dream, nice catch! This one hit home for me because my great grandmother, the woman who raised my father and helped raise me, survived the Tulsa massacre as a child.
Did she ever tell you any stories about it?
@@nhlder1027 yeah although my older folks might remember more of what she said about it. She told me the gest of it. She passed away when I was 13. She taught us a whole lot about history. I remember going to my dad at one point and telling him when I learn about black history I already knew it somehow, and he told me gran, thats what the whole town called her, taught us all so that's how I already knew a lot of black history.
Oh, Lord. This episode broke me as a Black woman. My family frequently speaks of the horrors that happened within our family (and to others). It still haunts many of us today, and when we encounter acts of racism in the present day, that pain bubbles back up. *sigh*
Your empathy is refreshing.
I sobbed for my ancestors and myself watching this one. Keep crying. The grief fuels the fight for justice. The day we grow numb to the pain is the day we truly lose and the movement dies.
Don't cry. You are strong and brave. You can't choose your family but your friends.
Please don’t apologize for your tears. Please don’t apologize for your lack of words. Your empathy speaks volumes. I was holding my breath the last 15-20 minutes. The scene with the grandmother and even Atticus seeing his mother and him calling out for her, made me cry.
I love who you are. I don't know why its so hard for people like your father and stepsister to admit. You are a real one. Much love and respect. I cried more with you then I did when I watched the episode. Thank you!.
I don’t know who you are or why you popped up on my feed but I am so glad I clicked on this review. I appreciate you speaking up. You don’t have to protest and march the streets to make a difference!!
I grew up with a racist family. My mom threatened to disown me so many times when I was a kid if I ever grew up and married a black man. I heard every racist name in the book from my grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles....and I have two black cousins in my family whom I was very close to growing up who had to endure this abuse from them. Thankfully my mom isn't like that anymore and has changed her views but a lot of my family is still very racist and I just have nothing to do with them. My brother has recently being going on about how all lives matter as a retort to black lives matter and he's a Trump supporter. I just can't believe it. I'm sorry that you have to deal with it too. I really enjoy your reactions.
Wow! Bless you for not succumbing to the hate your family was trying to past down to you. Your spirit is strong and loving for you to remain close to your cousins. What made your mother change her views?
The Watchmen episode of Tulsa is the first one but it’s a little different than LCC. What I loved about LCC’s version is that you saw the broader community/society on an average day before the terrorists arrived. Ruby will sell out anyone and everyone to get what she wants. She really thinks she has some little power over Christina rather than accept that’s she’s a pawn being played masterfully by Chrissy.
Hey, man, thanks for being an ally in the struggle and don't let anyone, even family, get you down! Hold firm to your beliefs, keep on supporting, keep on reviewing and reacting, and know that you got people who watch you in your corner! We got your back!!
Never ever apologize for showing your tears! You show your compassion and humanity and love for your fellow man. You are my brother!
You're a sweet kid.
Stay on your own path.
Sometimes family can't get to where we are in life.
Watchmen is worth the watch, I promise.
Thank you! And I still wanna hold out hope things can change for them. Growing up I was raised by racist ideals and ignorance, but opened my eyes and took steps to change when I branched out on my own. The same could still happen for them at some point
You look so sad. You can't let other people put their shit on you. Some people will never understand or even try to. You just be a good person and hopefully one day your dad and sister will see how wrong they are.
Ohhh baby.. dont cry... change ... use your power to change.... I wish I could give you a hug.... dont cry. Protect this baby Lord, and give him the courage to change what he can. You are more powerful than you think.
You have a beautiful soul. I appreciate your empathy.
Side note: You definitely get a seat at the cookout.
I'm sorry for your pain and frustration. Thank you for bearing it with us. I absolutely appreciate your reviews. We have to push forward in hope.
And I truly appreciate your support. Like you said, just gotta push forward with hope!
It took watching leti walk that street a few times before I saw it as her walking, watching, and feeling the entirety of Tulsa without it PHYSICALLY hurting her. The weight of everything. The loss. That is something that we live with. While we are not physically hurt, we feel the scars and it bueno.
Great reaction!
Balled my eyes out & got so angry. Imagining those assholes just cheering outside the burning house when the family is burning I couldn't stop crying
Tried to watch yesterday. Glad you're back up. Thoughts... by Christilliam killing the Sheriff she ensured Tic has to go to Ardham for the sacrifice.
Also, the whole not talking, not sharing thing is correct for the time (50s) and black culture. Secrecy and isolation are trauma responses. Being stoic / strong and just going forward and surviving was required.
Wasn't this one a heartbreaker? So many tears.
Glad you hung in there.
Didn’t even consider the secrecy being a trauma response. Thank you for bringing it to my attention
You should never apologize for crying. I have started 2022 with a lot of tears for very very different reasons, but I don't think there is any reason for you to apologize for crying. It is a good thing to show emotions.
This world feels a lot brighter knowing you're in it with me.
I was waiting patiently for your reaction, I absolutely love how you dissect every scene and break it down... one thing about family is you don't get to choose who they are. I, myself has family issues to the point I literally burn sage everytime I go around them 😔😂😂 but words of encouragement just stay positive and put yourself first!!!!! Sending love your way 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Might have to adopt your strategy haha. Thank you for the love
Not sage Sis 😩😄
@@ComyaBee yes ma'am 🙏🏽
don't feel sorry about your empathy... it is heartfelt and wonderful... when you consider what is running the country now, we can only hope that enough people vote so we can have that kind of empathy in charge again... this episode was a hard one to watch, but it was educational and so important- the entire cast deserves awards for their amazing work on this one. This is the most famous of the massacres, but certainly not the only one, there were many. This is history that has always been kept from us, but because of shows like this and 'Watchmen', people are finding out what has been kept from them all these years... I had no idea about the role Black women played in the race to space until I saw the movie 'Hidden Figures', and pretty sure millions didn't, either... so hope there will be a season two of Lovecraft Country, because this show educates as well as entertains... loved it when Tic was bustin' heads with that bat! see you next week!
I couldn’t wait to see your reaction to this episode soon after I finished watching it. LCC is a phenomenal show and at the most critical time in America. The Tulsa Massacre (and the several other massacres) are important to share because this black town was self sufficient. They were prosperous. They were educated. They were THRIVING! ..... And the American Government assisted in burning it to the ground. The next time you hear someone say “Why can’t black people pull themselves up by their bootstraps...”, remember that we have done this time and time again only to be met with the same outcome.
This episode was emotional and powerful on so many levels. I had to fight back tears throughout the entire episode.
I wonder, could Dee be writing about Hippolyta’s adventures when she was visiting the other earth this whole time? Could she prophetic? I think Christina hinted at that when she was going through Dee’s comic book.
It annoyed me too when Leti was just walking down the street while Hippolyta was killing herself to make sure that the portal stayed open. I know that the writers probably wanted that great shot but they could have had her running, then do it in slow motion. I know it would look the same to us but at least it would look like she was actually in a hurry. Great reactions as usual and looking forward to the season finale.
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I, too, wanted Leti to Move! Her! Arse!! but I understood why she was Sooo Deep within herself as she ponderously walked away from the house; with Book in hand.
She had stood with a Person of FAITH, a person who Understood "FAMILY." Leti stayed With someone burning to death, hearing the terror/fear and dying cries of the others within the house; smelling the burnt flesh. She had Stood IN HISTORY.
Leti was reviewing these events and was probably wondering if she Could, Would be THAT Strong when she would, shortly, have to make her Last Stand with Tic.
@@genevap3475 Nice, I like that reasoning alot.
THAAAANK YOUUU!!! I BEEN SAYING THAT! IF Christina gave a half a damn about Ruby wouldn't she make her immortal too?! But I think Ruby figured it out at the end of this episode. So...
The feelings hit like thunder with this one. The fire, everything. Goddamn. And no need to apologize for tears, man.
Your empathy is your strength as is your compassion. You know wrong from right and have a fire in your belly for justice and that alone makes you an ally worth having.💗
I lost it on the grandmother and Montrose scene too. Michael K. Wlliams is a freaking brilliant actor and really projected the emotion to the screen. I'm pretty sure the window scene where he was naming people comes from an actual letter from a survivor i recall reading in the book "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. Its a great book providing everyday "people's" accounts of historical happenings. My absolute favorite was a letter from a 12yr old girl working in a factory full of overworked women that was the first to stand up and walk out on strike and when she turned around all of the other women had stopped and followed. (Goosebumps even retelling it lol)
I've been watching my fellow black people being beat and murdered on TV for years. Watching a show like this sparks my PTSD.. But i can't look away!
You are just the sweetest person ever. I look forward to your reviews every week. You experience the show like you're in it, and you break things down in a very open way.
Please never apologize for having a heart and having empathy!!!! Happy to subscribe after watching this!
I think Ruby is playing Christiana. Something about her disconnecting that women from the machine. Don’t try to play a player or hustler. Let’s see!
I agree. I think ruby will try to kill Christina but fail. Hopefully she doesnt die in the process.
Thank you for sharing your reaction to this Episode. It was definitely a tear jerker and not #FakeNews. This is American History....Ugly American History.
Dude, don't apologize for having emotions. So many people are closed off from feelings. I thought the episode was a masterpiece--the best of the season.
I just discovered your channel. Great commentary. I just subscribed.
Never apologize for being a human with empathy. You in your youth can be part of the change that we need in this country. Don't ever change.
I cried watching the episode and then I cried again watching your reaction/review. Such a powerful episode.
This episode was heavy. Thank you for watching and responding from the heart.
Thank you so much for your empathy and perspective. There's hope for all of us, in your world view. Thanks for being a good guy. Try not to be so sad.😊
I'm really sorry to hear about your family. Some people just don't get it and that's okay. Just know that we got your back and we support you. I hope you feel better love! ❤❤❤❤
Dont apologize for showing empathy. For showing love for other people who don't share your experiences. It is important to always stand tall against hatred and bigotry of all kinds. Thanks for this!
I love your honesty 🙏💖
Man I cry every time i see this episode. It’s such a harrowing reality to live in my skin everyday. And knowing that those innocent ppl died for nothing. ESP knowing that things aren’t a centimeter changed. Predicate the knowledge you gave others who don’t know of these events! Def subscribed.
We honor those who have been taken from us by witnessing the truth how the were taken. Your empathy & humility beautiful:)
Never watched you before but from the Bottom of my heart thank you. For the emotion. Tears. And you standing up and going against what your family is trying to instill in you. THANK YOU. Love you 🥰
Once again I appreciate the thoughtfulness you bring to your reactions/analysis to this show, in addition to sharing your intense emotional response to very difficult material. I was absolutely wrecked watching this episode, so it is encouraging to see that I was not the only one brought to tears. You will enjoy Watchmen, by the way, that's all I'll say about that! Thank you for doing what you do.
Can’t wait to start that show! And yeah it was some very dark and powerful stuff in this episode, but that’s why I love it so much and why it evokes such a response I think
I cried deep tears during the fire scene. Though it was beautiful I don’t think I can watch it again. Your analysis at the end was spot on! You have a new fan.
Never apologize for crying for the right reasons.
I'm here crying with you. This episode us powerful.
That episode was very hard to watch but also watching you cry made me cry too 🥺. Bless your heart! It's hard trying to get people around you to understand and empathize with others. It warms my heart to know it's still people out there who see the injustices. Although people don't want to admit there were alot of white people that helped the slaves escape and marched with us also losing their lives because they wanted to stand for what was right.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing up for us. Although we still deal with alot today I cant imagine what people back then had to go through. We just have to continue use our voices! Great review 💕
This is my first time on your channel. And am so sorry you went thru what I went through with your family. Your eyes tell the story. Your empathy is true and I wish there was more of it with others that are not descendants of slaves in this country. Big virtual hug to u.
It seems a little strange to thank someone for having empathy however, in our lifetime it has become necessary. So with that being said...Thank you! Also, I agree with your assessment of Christina...she didn't do any of that for Ruby really it was so that they wouldn't interfere with her plan.
Great reaction. The requiem at the end is an operatic rendition of the same Catch the Fire poem performed while the house burned down around Leti and Tic’s great great grandmother. I believe it was recorded in a room padded with towels (due to the pandemic).
You are my favourite reactor 💛 So honest, pure and raw. Stop apologizing when you have an emotion! Cry. Laugh. Whatever. Everything!
Can't wait till you react to The OA. After all that hate and separation it's time for some community, empathy and wholesomeness. The OA was one of the first shows back in 2016 which had a trans teenager in the show (whom is a trans teenager in real life).
The best, most compelling, memorizing storytelling which will leave you in tears. 10/10
Best from Germany.
Can’t wait to watch it especially after seeing Ian Alexander’s performance in The Last of Us Part 2!
@@NerdGuyProductions It was his first role ever in The OA. He had never acted and just send in a video over tumblr and got the part. He will be big. He was just casted for Star Trek.
When Hippolyta came back i screamed! Lol was so good! And thank you for standing up and being an Ally! You’ve totally gained a new subscriber!
Dude, you're a special person. Love the reaction, but I'm more encouraged by your intelligence and empathy. Glad I subbed.
Aw stop, you’re gonna make me cry again haha. Thank you!
Dope reaction! I just found your channel last episode and I’ll continue to watch. Like others have said previously thank you for your empathy. It’s the least we as black peoples want. Racists should realized that they are lucky we don’t want revenge. I get all the tears the frustration is so real. This show is everything. It’s openings my eyes to my own history some of which I need to know more about. Stay strong in dealing with your family and Be Blessed!!!
Watchman has a very different tone. It's more about becoming kick-ass and straight forward heroism as well as examining lies and trauma. In some ways it's less emotional.
Also, it's less densely packed in terms of meaning.
I think you'll more straight forwardly enjoy it.
It will be supfun to rewatch after this.
I'm glad you're here. I really enjoy your reactions.
Never apologize for crying! Continue to be a bright light to the world! Subscribed!!!
aw man. WE LOVE YOU and a lot of us are so grateful that you are reacting to this series because its so important and so beautiful. im virtually hugging the fuck out of you right now.
Not gonna lie when I 1st saw the thumbnail I hesitated. But something in the expression on your face and the look in your eyes told me you get it and that this was gonna be good. You did not disappoint! I'm glad this show got through to you or is comforting because it doesn't shy away from the grizzly horror of American racism. Either way I love this show and enjoy watching it analyzed by ppl that share the same heart with the writers and creators. Excellent!
It’s ok to cry this is what real true emotion is and to see you connect emotionally with the scenes of the show and know that this truly happened to our African sisters and brothers I can tell you have a heart that is so filled with love and empathy I enjoyed your reaction 😊😊
No apologizing for that empathy of yours - it's a precious thing in this world. As soon as I heard you talk about that meal with your family, I knew this episode was going to work you over hard. I'm glad you stuck it out, though. Thank you again for taking this ride with us.
Much Respect that was heartfelt and authentic empathy.
You just gained a subscriber i just want to say as a black man thank you for seeing the wrong in america.
I cried like a baby watching this and cried all over again seeing you cry!
I was like letti girl why you walking ao slow
Hi.
I, too, wanted Leti to Move! Her! Arse!! but I understood why she was Sooo Deep within herself as she ponderously walked away from the house; with Book in hand.
She had stood with a Person of FAITH, a person who Understood "FAMILY." Leti stayed With someone burning to death, hearing the terror/fear and dying cries of the others within the house; smelling the burnt flesh. She had Stood IN HISTORY.
Leti was reviewing these events and was probably wondering if she Could, Would be THAT Strong when she would, shortly, have to make her Last Stand with Tic.
@@genevap3475 awwww this bring me to tears..
It was for effect and it worked. Absolutely horrifying.
Yes! I was literally screaming at her!😩😂😂
Hello young man, i am Ms.Hope and i just watched your reaction video about love craft and i am very sorry that some of your family members disagree, but don't give up hope some times it can be scary for people to change there beliefs of what they were taught, and remember that you and so many young people like you are the hope that me and other black people have always believed in. You are amazinh just the way you are.😀😀
I'm so sorry for your experience with your family. You have such a kind and empathetic heart. 🤗🤗🤗
I appreciate your empathy understanding and compassion and being a complete human being is the reason I am now a subscriber thank you
Your tears and compassion were so powerful. Thank you for the gift.
Christina didn't know the cop had been killed until after meeting with Leti and the rest. She went to see the cop just after that.
But she knew he was alive. She said she had a personal errAnd.
@@beresponsibleplease she had Ruby put that thing in his drawer. It prevented him from being able to heal apparently so as soon as she found out he had been fatally injured she went to take the thing back and watch him die. If she had known sooner that he had been "killed" she likely would have shown up sooner.
So I love your reviews. I remember a few weeks ago you expressed how much you hated that Tic used the f-word. I don’t agree with him using but I think it was a necessary evil to show exactly how much pain Montrose has endured without him having to say it. My heart was completely broken and I’ll bet you a dollar to a dime Tic will NEVER say that again. To anyone.
Completely agree with you!
I don't understand why folks think Ruby is following Christina. Just last episode she said she doesn't want to be white, that she wants to create a safe space for Black people by using magic. She also made Christina promise not to hurt Leti. Leti is Ruby's family. Ruby IS looking out for family. Remember, Ruby said her mom was a hustler and I think she has a plan for Christina.
I really look forward to your Watchmen reviews!
I’ve loved Ruby’s character throughout the show, so I’m sincerely hoping that’s true. Just rubbed me the wrong way when she was cool with Tic dying and possibly letting her sister raise her child without a father, but if it’s just a play to beat Christina then I take back what I said
@@NerdGuyProductions I don't think she's cool with it, but it's more she knows there's nothing she can do to change it. Christina already refused Leti's trade for Tic's safety and Tic knows what he's in for. Christina is not going to change her mind and as much as she may love Ruby, she would never set aside her life's ambition. What could Ruby do in the face of all of this?
@@NerdGuyProductions I'll bet my hat she's hustling Christina! 😉
Very solid points there. I’m more ready for the finale than ever
1st time watching your channel & I had to comment. I truly appreciate your empathy & compassion. Your reaction was pure & genuine. Your displayed emotion was authentic. You have nothing to apologize for.
We as a country have a lot of work to do and a long way to go, but I truly believe there are more people like you & I in this country than not.
So as a black man in this country I'd like to say thank you for getting it. Thank you for understanding, & thank you for speaking up unapologetically for what's right.
Also great review.
Thanks man, and even though there’s a metric ton of hate and ignorance out there I have to agree that there’s probably more of us and one day real equality can be achieved
@@NerdGuyProductions I'll always remember these 2 Black Panther Party chants...1. "The people united will never be defeated."...2. "All power to the people."
This not only applies to Black Americans. It applies to ALL Americans. I'm casting my early vote tomorrow. I hope you are voting as well. Never underestimate your individual power to affect change...
I often watch episode reviews after watching my favorite shows. I subscribed & will be viewing your channel going forward. Watchmen is excellent btw. It's a slower burn in my opinion than LCC but the journey's exciting & the payoff's well worth the wait.
at 7:36.... you really won my respect. I appreciate your knowledge of the poem, your display of emotion during the scene when this is playing and most of all, it looks like you really felt the pain that is all too familiar for people who look like me. My father was born in 1921 in a small town in Texas, so growing up as a child he had very little empathy for white people specifically due to all he had seen as a child, a teenager and adult. So this episode gave me a brief live snapshot to match the stories I would hear him and other older family members share about their experiences with white people harming them, their family and safety here in the south. This was hard to watch, and I cried too
I'm so touched by your empathy!!! I watch these reviews as I get ready for work but still had to take moment to acknowledge this review because it is soooo genuine. As another said out of all the reviews I saw by others you are the only to. ... get it,feel it.
Thanks for that. Your family is in denial but shake it off because you have power. To educate. I never subscribe to these but you sir.....subscribed! Thanks again
It was a really amazing episode, I think this series is really waking some people up to the seemingly endless outcomes of racism. Even racists should be watching this series, could force your relatives to watch it. Great reaction, you're awesome!
They didn’t even like watching Black Panther because it was “too political”, but I won’t stop trying to wake them up.
@@NerdGuyProductions Hope you succeed, for them and for you :)
@@NerdGuyProductions Keep up the fight. We all still struggle. But it will be worth it in the end. You'll see...I believe in you and glad I discovered your channel NerdGuy
I believe you're my favourite reactor of Lovecraft Country. Thank you for your honesty and openness. Try not to fret about your family, there are many stupid people in the world, some of them just by the law of averages have to be in our families.
This episode shook my soul, but your review gives hope bro, we need more understanding. Peace
This was one of my favorite episodes as well. I'm so glad that they brought Black Wall Street into the show, as well as Watchmen.
Aww, I was straight worried for you with your intro. This episode was important. Just like watchmen is important. (You’re going to love it) Even when it’s hard you’re pushing yourself to expand your world view and that is important too. This was a great reaction. Never apologize for crying. Real is what we desperately want. Was good to see you in the Thursday livestream chat. Hope you’ll be there again this week. 💟
Thank you, and yes I will be, so I’ll see you there!
Young man I’m so happy that you have empathy and sympathy for another human being!
You have earned a new subscriber because your empathy alone moved me
Bro I'm so proud of you for emoting in real time, I watched several other ones and seeing you wake up to our countries history is beautiful. Keep going
I can feel your love and empathy through the screen! You are a gem! Don’t change. Also, you will truly enjoy Watchmen. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
I’m almost envious that you’re about to get into both ‘Watchmen’ AND ‘Bly Manor’ because they’re both SO good. All I can say is enjoy and keep the box of tissues close (for both shows), lol smh. I had puffy eyes and a headache the morning after binging ‘Bly Manor’, from crying so much.
Good luck
No apologies for being human. You made me a fan of you tonight. You are intelligent, empathetic and wise for your age
Despite your family's lack off sensitivity you have evolved and that js how change is made. STAY WOKE. I salute you sir!!
Crazy, this is my first time seeing your content and you young man are the future and that gives me so much hope. You seem so aware and willingly open to learn and grow. Stay that way, we need more allies like you. Happy to subscribe to your channel.
Be encouraged young man. You'll be okay. Continue to be yourself and good things will come to you.💞
Thank you for understanding ❤️
Love how you keep it real brother. Stay strong and thank you for showing us your soul in your videos.
Thank you for not being white but being a Human Being a human being. In the words of Jane Elliot we shouldn’t say we don’t see color but embrace them all for we are a race a race of Human beings. From your black brother to my white brother thanks for sharing the same red blooded heart we all have.🙋🏾♂️
Love your channel and thanks for sharing your personal thoughts and empathy. With young people like you there is hope for a better world.
Thank you for your words and the empathy that you show. Your tears are healing and cleansing let them flow. You give me hope...