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The concept is crazy to me, because you people slaughter each other on a regular basis. The crime rates in your community are astronomical. What's that have to do with white people? You obviously think safe spaces are ridiculous, but I don't see everybody doesn't. There's a lot of stupid people out there. Especially on the left.
I've always treated each person I meet the same, once they show me who they are I adjust my response to them accordingly. Skin colour or religion or language spoken or place of origin doesn't denote what sort of person you'll come across. There are good and bad people across the board, if you're a good person, I have time for you, if you're a bad person, I avoid you. It's basically just the Martin Luther King attitude of content of character being more important than anything else. I just find it very saddening that so many think that just because someone has the same skin tone as you that they have your best interests at heart, when I've been shown kindness from all colours and creeds and I've seen the worst of the same. The sooner we start seeing one another as humans first, the sooner we can start dealing with our real enemies, the elites that have pitted us against one another.
When I moved from a predominantly white part of the US to a border town, I initially felt uncomfortable around all the Mexicans around me (my husband is also Mexican). I was out of my element for sure. FF a decade or more and I have Mexican friends. My Spanish is passable. I'm comfortable in this city and happy. The strangest thing happened, though. As we were driving cross-country I realized I had that same feeling of discomfort around large groups of Anglos! The group I was born into was no longer as familiar to me.
I don't think the word is "unsafe", it's more accurate to say "intimidated". And here's the fact about feeling intimidated - you don't change the world, you BUILD YOURSELF UP. That's what I did. I felt intimidated around middle class white people (or ANY educated person of colour for that matter ffs) coz I come from a working class background and didn't receive a great education. So what did I do? I took matters into my own hands and developed myself verbally, academically etc, etc. And that's what they're gonna have to do...just like everyone else. How else is a black middle class (which is REALLY important for TRUE upward social mobility) going to emerge and grow here in the UK? And what does the guy in the video mean by "be themselves" exactly? You do know that everyone has to edit themselves somewhat, socially? I think (some) black live under the illusion that white people are just carefree and get to "do what they want", which is SO FAR from the truth. Even a white person would be the first to tell you that they themselves often feel so inhibited in many ways. And they are to some degree. But that's okay, because they feel free in other ways. That's their culture. And that 'self inhibition' can be useful in some ways, because they prioritise 'good impulse control' and aren't subject to all of their feelings and emotions. We all have different strengths and weakness'. And I think it'd be good to learn from one another, rather than endlessly criticising The Other for 'being terrible people'. 🙄
I don’t know what your age or gender is but I’m an old woman and I suppose middle class in some peoples eyes but I consider myself to be working class as I have had a job since I left school. I’m 65 and next year at 66 I will get my state pension and will be finally be able to stop working. Anyway what I wanted to say is yes I’m middle class in some sense as I have worked very hard to be in a position of privilege, to own my home, to have nice holidays. I got my degree through the OU and it has allowed me to progress. What I liked about your comment was the maturity and positivity of it. I hope people read it and realise that they can overcome obstacles and achieve, and even when we feel intimidated by circumstances or strange situations we can overcome it matters only that we have faith in ourselves 😊
@@Sofasurfa That's not privilege. That is the end result of decades of hard work determination sacrifice Having about 40% of everything you earn taken from you without your consent. Oh Your own hard work, that's a really important one God bless:)
That one guy said exactly what happens to me. I’m told how I say things is what’s the problem. Simply stating a fact with no change in my tone is harmful. That’s why now I just observe and if the person behaves in a way that says they aren’t open to converse and disagree then they aren’t for me as a person, regardless of race. And I hate the safe space term. The only place you are truly safe is with Jesus. And even if we put that aside life is uncomfortable. That doesn’t entitle any of us to places that are free of discomfort.
I found my way to this channel from your Substack account.. Thank you for a well reasoned take on this issue. I will be watching more of your video content and also reading your Substack contributions. You give me hope for a better future….
Kudos. Wise words. Please keep up the good work. I'm always telling folk that one of the virtues of the Abrahamic religions is that they teach the story of Adam and Eve, so we are supposed to be reminded that we are all part of one extended family. (A weird one maybe, but relatives all the same.) Now large sections of the population do not attend church, or mosque, and do not have those sacred values incalcated over time.
I thought for Decades "Racism" is the wrong term. I don't know what would apply better, probably a compound word. But as a kid that grew up reading the Dictionary, how Racism is used is miss applied. It should be applied to ANY "Subject" Touching on Race - Positive/Neutral/Negative inclusive. I agree there's [multiple] problems, but "Racism" feels like trying to side-step describing the actual issues.
It wasn’t ok that you put words in the young man mouth about HBCU’s. I attended an HBCU and I felt very safe and loved. I attended other schools where it was different. The young man said he didn’t go to an HBCU because he was afraid he would be judged. It seems to me his rant was personal geared to family and people putting him down because he feels that he’s different. I wish you wouldn’t speak about black American issues. You being from the UK it seems that you have a built in bias already for black Americans so your comments concerning us are tainted and you just don’t know the facts because you don’t live here and you have your own experiences. And I happen to feel unsafe around whites because I have legitimate reasons. And I do believe spaces with people like me are needed for some of us. If not for all blacks I under understand that.
"Labelling something as unsafe when it objectively isn't is a form a self victimisation"
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The concept is crazy to me, because you people slaughter each other on a regular basis. The crime rates in your community are astronomical. What's that have to do with white people? You obviously think safe spaces are ridiculous, but I don't see everybody doesn't. There's a lot of stupid people out there. Especially on the left.
You could of said
Only when they've called last orders down the pub 😂
It's only when we stop talking about colour that these things will go away
Morgan Freeman said it better
i feel unsafe around anyone who has bad behaviour and exhibits aggressiveness and i dont care what race they are
Haiti, with all its blackness, is one of the unsafest places on earth right now
Lol, good one
Any place regardless of race where civil society has broken down is unsafe.
and ukraine as well…..
Because of white politicians destabilizing their country?
@@remylauren7604that's due to their leader though:(
Well said.
We used to put it this way. "You're cryin' before you even got hurt".
I'm stealing this and saying it to my daughter lol
Thank you algorithm for bringing me here. Brilliant analysis 👏🏾👏🏾Subscribed!
I like that you're tackling this and I'm super grateful. More of us need to start speaking up about this because we inspire others.
Keep people divided by fear or resentment. That's how a population is ruled.
Finally, I found somebody sensible on YT, I'd just about given up.
Your parents must be proud of your strength, courage and intelligence.
My nana was terrified of black people, she was called a racist.
If she was scared of a whole race then she probably was
hey your comment section leads me to believe you attract wise and fair people that says a lot about you. God Bless you dear one.
More fantastic commentary by Ada. 👏🏼 So good at cutting through the 💩to get at the truth.
As an Asian American, although I was born here, will never accept me as an American
Thank you for saying that Ada!
Not all skin folk are kin folk.
I've always treated each person I meet the same, once they show me who they are I adjust my response to them accordingly.
Skin colour or religion or language spoken or place of origin doesn't denote what sort of person you'll come across.
There are good and bad people across the board, if you're a good person, I have time for you, if you're a bad person, I avoid you.
It's basically just the Martin Luther King attitude of content of character being more important than anything else.
I just find it very saddening that so many think that just because someone has the same skin tone as you that they have your best interests at heart, when I've been shown kindness from all colours and creeds and I've seen the worst of the same. The sooner we start seeing one another as humans first, the sooner we can start dealing with our real enemies, the elites that have pitted us against one another.
Being safe in and of itself is not a virtue.
and i thought all the kids today were lost. you give me hope that the future may not be lost ♥
When I moved from a predominantly white part of the US to a border town, I initially felt uncomfortable around all the Mexicans around me (my husband is also Mexican). I was out of my element for sure. FF a decade or more and I have Mexican friends. My Spanish is passable. I'm comfortable in this city and happy. The strangest thing happened, though. As we were driving cross-country I realized I had that same feeling of discomfort around large groups of Anglos! The group I was born into was no longer as familiar to me.
But, but - what if there's a "micro-aggression"??? (Btw: thank you for "so-called communities".)
Intelligent channel
I’m subbed
3.58 This idea of "Whiteness" is pretty problematic; who gets the authority to randomly decide.
I don't think the word is "unsafe", it's more accurate to say "intimidated". And here's the fact about feeling intimidated - you don't change the world, you BUILD YOURSELF UP.
That's what I did. I felt intimidated around middle class white people (or ANY educated person of colour for that matter ffs) coz I come from a working class background and didn't receive a great education. So what did I do? I took matters into my own hands and developed myself verbally, academically etc, etc.
And that's what they're gonna have to do...just like everyone else.
How else is a black middle class (which is REALLY important for TRUE upward social mobility) going to emerge and grow here in the UK?
And what does the guy in the video mean by "be themselves" exactly? You do know that everyone has to edit themselves somewhat, socially? I think (some) black live under the illusion that white people are just carefree and get to "do what they want", which is SO FAR from the truth. Even a white person would be the first to tell you that they themselves often feel so inhibited in many ways. And they are to some degree. But that's okay, because they feel free in other ways. That's their culture. And that 'self inhibition' can be useful in some ways, because they prioritise 'good impulse control' and aren't subject to all of their feelings and emotions.
We all have different strengths and weakness'. And I think it'd be good to learn from one another, rather than endlessly criticising The Other for 'being terrible people'. 🙄
I don’t know what your age or gender is but I’m an old woman and I suppose middle class in some peoples eyes but I consider myself to be working class as I have had a job since I left school. I’m 65 and next year at 66 I will get my state pension and will be finally be able to stop working. Anyway what I wanted to say is yes I’m middle class in some sense as I have worked very hard to be in a position of privilege, to own my home, to have nice holidays. I got my degree through the OU and it has allowed me to progress. What I liked about your comment was the maturity and positivity of it. I hope people read it and realise that they can overcome obstacles and achieve, and even when we feel intimidated by circumstances or strange situations we can overcome it matters only that we have faith in ourselves 😊
@@Sofasurfa
That's not privilege.
That is the end result of decades of hard work determination sacrifice
Having about 40% of everything you earn taken from you without your consent.
Oh
Your own hard work, that's a really important one
God bless:)
@@stephencollins9062 I have never had 40% taken for me I have never earned enough to be in that tax bracket. But I get your point.
That one guy said exactly what happens to me. I’m told how I say things is what’s the problem. Simply stating a fact with no change in my tone is harmful. That’s why now I just observe and if the person behaves in a way that says they aren’t open to converse and disagree then they aren’t for me as a person, regardless of race.
And I hate the safe space term. The only place you are truly safe is with Jesus. And even if we put that aside life is uncomfortable. That doesn’t entitle any of us to places that are free of discomfort.
I found my way to this channel from your Substack account.. Thank you for a well reasoned take on this issue. I will be watching more of your video content and also reading your Substack contributions. You give me hope for a better future….
thanks for the question and the answer! :)
Brilliant take on the subject.
Can we have a white space?
The world is already a white space. It's plenty of white spaces. If you havent found a "white" space it's probably because you're already used to it.
Technically, there are white spaces that stayed segregated.( I don’t mean my comment to be an excuse.)
Kudos. Wise words. Please keep up the good work. I'm always telling folk that one of the virtues of the Abrahamic religions is that they teach the story of Adam and Eve, so we are supposed to be reminded that we are all part of one extended family. (A weird one maybe, but relatives all the same.) Now large sections of the population do not attend church, or mosque, and do not have those sacred values incalcated over time.
Well said!
When it comes to talking politics the only safe place is a place where everyone agrees. Race, ethnic origin and religion doesn't matter
Very well said.
Great video, i would give it a double like if that was possible!
Brilliant, thank you!
very well sad thank you
You seem like a very smart and very nice lady. I also love your lipstick. ❤
I thought for Decades "Racism" is the wrong term. I don't know what would apply better, probably a compound word. But as a kid that grew up reading the Dictionary, how Racism is used is miss applied. It should be applied to ANY "Subject" Touching on Race - Positive/Neutral/Negative inclusive.
I agree there's [multiple] problems, but "Racism" feels like trying to side-step describing the actual issues.
Obviously she's right....
... but next time, the microphone shouldn't be bigger than the interviewee.
It wasn’t ok that you put words in the young man mouth about HBCU’s. I attended an HBCU and I felt very safe and loved. I attended other schools where it was different. The young man said he didn’t go to an HBCU because he was afraid he would be judged. It seems to me his rant was personal geared to family and people putting him down because he feels that he’s different. I wish you wouldn’t speak about black American issues. You being from the UK it seems that you have a built in bias already for black Americans so your comments concerning us are tainted and you just don’t know the facts because you don’t live here and you have your own experiences. And I happen to feel unsafe around whites because I have legitimate reasons. And I do believe spaces with people like me are needed for some of us. If not for all blacks I under understand that.