Yeah ur 100% right bro. This video was shot in Worcester Massachusetts where Joyner is from. Im from projects in south Boston 5 minutes from were the walbergs are from. Jouners about 20minutes away and bill Burr is about 10 but I'm from south Boston and am a dj and also had the pleasure of meeting him multiple times and he's so humble I seen him in a restaurant and didn't want to bother him but he actually recognized my nobody ass and came and said hello to me my mother and son, then took a ton of pictures with my son. My son is only 7 and had no idea who the fuck he was and Joyner was fake fighting with him and let my kid draw all over him with markers.i thought dinner was about to cost me 5 grand. Lolol the coat that got colored on was so fresh. I offered to pay his dry cleaning bill I felt so bad and was said " stop it man, kids will be kids" his love for children is undeniable. He's a father threw and threw. And I'm positive the fuckin Louis Vuitton jacket he was letting my kid color on, Smfh cost more then mine, my moms and my kids clothes all together. Maybe not my mom's bag but that's different. Lol including the dinner. 😂🤣🤣😂😂 He's a class act. Then he took a pic with me with marker all over his face and coat from my kid and we had a good laugh man. He still checks in on me and my son from time to time. Area code 508 boys.
Nelson Mandela once said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. "
Thats only half true, Its a part of nature to be prejudice against things that look different then you, As that kept you alive when we were primitive. Its a lot more complicated then Mandela claims. But actual hate is an extreme of that prejudice and can most certainly be avoided with a good upbringing. People are naturally neutral instead of being loving or hateful
@@est727xx5 people always say that but i grew up in a very multicultural community and from a young age i dont remember favoring people just because they looked like me. I hardly even knew what "race" was until i moved to Mississippi as a teenager.
They have been growing quite fast lately. I still remember when they were below 20k and this was only several months ago. They'll be hitting 100k very soon.
@@OGS2099 Daz's admiration for Christian Pulisic sent chills down my spine. I'd love to see Pulisic play for City! The managers at Chelsea have done a piss poor job maximizing his talents.
@Queen Moon All of them work full time jobs while growing a 90K subscriber YT channel (+ 2 other YT channels). Routinely uploading 2-3 videos a day, 7 days a week. What a stupid question.
I'm white, I grew up in a small rural town and never even thought there was a racist issue, mainly because there was never enough diversity for it to become an issue. However, after adopting my brother from the Philippines, I had my eyes opened. People who had always been friendly and kind to me, made snide remarks and excluded him. It took having it directly affect me to see it and that is not right. I think when people raise issues with discrimination, the group being accused gets defensive and denies it, because a large part of that group doesn't see or experience the micro and Macro aggressions the other group experiences. It's easy to ignore when it doesn't happen to you.
Well said. It's easy to think racism doesn't exist when you live in a homogenous bubble. But don't get it twisted, racism isn't just a white thing. All cultures are racist towards whatever is considered different or "lesser than". Using your brother for example, a lot of Asians specifically Koreans consider Filipinos and Thais a lower class version of Asian. And Japanese consider themselves superior to Koreans.
@@willvr4 Yeah. There are homogeneous bubbles but also bubbles like Martha's Vine Yard being used by politicians and their supporters to make a political statement. It's sad, unnecessary and rather divisive. And the crazy part is that these supporters are not exclusively a particular race. America is more politically divided than racially and religiously. We all need to wake up.
Racism isn’t only learned from family/culture, it’s learned from life experience. If you’ve had a negative interaction with a certain race of people more often than you’ve had a positive interaction, over time you will develop a natural bias. The problem is when you’re actively trying to harm others because of their race
Stereotyping. Unfortunately, if it didn't work more often than not, people would stop doing it. I was taught all my life to try to see past it, and treat everyone individually, on a case-by-case basis. It's not always hard, but it's never easy. At this point, it's 50,000 years of intellectual evolution versus two million year's worth of pattern-matching evolution.
I totally agree. I used to distrust black people because i was relentlessly bullied by a number of black students at my high school for all 4 years. Thankfully, positive interactions with black coworkers since then had brought me back to reality. Sometimes, it takes one person kindness to heal old wounds. The number one lesson from my mistakes is to not mistake the person for the whole. Our brains are wired to avoid danger by associating physical traits to past threats. This can be overcome, but i takes a whole lot of willpower and hard work. Thankfully, I made the choice to do so and my life has considerably improved as a result.
@@drabarski Wow that's crazy because I was mistreated by whites in high school but my white co worker's have been really cool and a joy to be around. I guess as kids we are heavily influenced.
@@williamharmon6854 Also kids can be BRUTAL. And race is an easy thing to dig at someone about so kids will. I think as people grow up they realize the kind of weight their words actually have. I've had some brutally mean things said to me from all sorts of people in school.
This song isn't about which one is right. It's about taking the time to hear what others say and how they see things without feeling defensive. You can't fix things if you can't try and understand why people are the way they are. Right or wrong.
I think its more of a callout to all the super racist shit that some white people say while saying they're not racist i mean, if someone agrees with the white guy's lines in the video that person is racist, just like him, even saying that he's not. Like, that's the whole point of the song, that's why it's ironically called "I'm not racist"
But when the black dude speaks he also says „I’m not racist“ so by the stance of your argument he is also racist. He is not though, both aren’t. The song, I believe, is about the fact that most people on the left and right are viewed as racist by the other side despite the fact that they could never understand where that person is coming from. Black People disowning blacks like the Hodge Twins and whites disowning whites like Eminem.
@@kadenvolan3557 I think the I'm not Racist line and name is simple they don't think they are. Both sides are ignorant of the others thoughts. That is the point of the song. The people on the extreme edge of either side tend to not listen to the other side. They just see things as they do and it becomes a part of who they are. Any view that counters their own is seen as a personal attack instead of new information to consider. This video is basically an interpretation on what would happen if both sides could say what they want, but also listen to the other side openly and without feeling personally attacked. The point of the song is we all have to actual listen and consider what people say if we ever want to get someplace with Racism. I'm not racist is just a common thing said by anyone who is about to say something racist while hoping to not be called racist. It's an attempt to defend against an attack they fear is coming if they speak honestly. It's is literally the problem. We have to be able to speak freely and we can't if we are always thinking we are going to be attacked for what we say, and we therefore can not learn.
@@loneponderer495 Did you pick up on that the White Person in the video said "It's like we're in the same building but split into two floors." And the Black Person said "...In the same Building but split into two sides." Like he puts his race above the other while the other puts them on the same level. Joyner knows what he's doing, he wrote it like that on purpose
I was cringing on whether or not to watch this video lol...but the conversation yal had at end told me something about U guys and it was refreshing...keep it up guys 👍🏽
Love you guys! Not afraid to share your views on controversial topics, and all super relatable, sensible, and down to earth guys with a great sense of humor. Most importantly critical thinkers. I dunno where you fellas work, but I want to apply lol.
A couple of points to ponder- This video is about stereotypes, over-generalized beliefs about a particular category of people. But the very definition says over-generalized, not untrue. Tribalism is an excellent designation. But now we have two problems. First, we are required to defend those in our tribe even when we may actually agree with the negative belief. As an example from the song, as a 50-yr old black man I can say I am a part of the ‘pull your pants up’ brigade. And I’ve had discussions with younger family members about the rap content they like, where I ask what does it do besides say to chase money. Second, as a tribe member we are now prohibited from disavowing the stereotypes that our group presents about others. So we then become complicit when we don’t acknowledge the things we know are merely stereotypical. And the tribalism grows. Not an attempt to condemn or condone, but merely a request that we consider the inconvenience truths of our own tribes while we continue to challenge others.
My Ex is a racist and co-parenting was hard. Especially when it came to my son's friends. My son was the only white kid in the group. Where I'm not racist, loved his friends like my own, his Dad would admonish our son for having different race friends; Forbiding our son from hanging out and even interacting online with friends. My son is an adult now and I'm proud to say he puts his Dad in his place when spewing racist shit. *EDIT: I've answered a few questions in the replies; If you'd like more insight. ✌
@@clipsedrag13 Woah now. First off, she's not naming him. Keep in mind her attitude NOW. It's possible she wasn't always aware of how racist he was. Even if she had some idea, she may not have had the same perspective before marriage. People can change. If you don't think they can, then any efforts to combat racism in general are worthless. I don't believe that to be the case. Many people have been in relationships they either regret or realize were toxic. Don't be so quick to judge. Look at what she said apart from "my ex is a racist".
@@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026 People can change? Not in todays world they cannot. Getting your career and livelihood ended for a tweet, relationship, or view you had 10-15 years ago is the new norm. You are forever condemned to the actions of your past as well as potentially the actions of your family members. You are not allowed to change or grow anymore. Why do you think they are putting white privelage rhetoric in schools(not college) now and getting rid of organizations and events around boys and fathers. Need that awokening early. Been three major stories about it the last 2 months alone. Because you are not allowed to change, grow, evolve not as an individual and not as a race, and certainly not as a society. Get use to it, we have been voting and asking for this shit for a decade now. Like it or not, it is the new norm and the way of the world.
Been watching for monthssss now. Every single day, I check the page for the new uploads. Totally deserved growth, and I've got a feeling big things are going to continue to come. Good video as always.
See what it is. Being called names and threaten because of the color of your skin. Having been surrounded, as a kid, by "men" twice your size who say they are going to stomp the hell out of you because you have dark skin. Being call a mud and worse. While just tying to live and mind my own business. That's where the harsh pain comes in.
what a great conversation this prompted- I related to what you were saying about how the way you grow up influences your ideas; the school I went to, my graduating class was about 300+, and there was one kid who was black, and 2 kids who were asian, everyone else was white. But, even though I was not exposed to many other cultures growing up, my parents were very vocal that we treat others based on the strength of their character and not based on their socio-economic status, ethnicity, religion, etc. I agree that if one generation can embrace diversity we can get rid of this nonsense for good. Here's hoping :). thanks for a great reaction!
Thank You for airing. This is a problem that moves outside America so it is appropriate it be shown worldwide. The last people who should be defining racism is the people currently in power who have benefitted maybe indirectly but still a benefit. Brave on your parts and a much needed discussion.
Been loving watching your channel grow so much lately. Adore your content and how honest and open you all are about these topics. It feels like I am sitting with good friends. Love from Houston, Texas!
I was raised by my grandparents. They would claim that they weren't racist but would turn around and say that white and blacks shouldn't mix. They truly believed they weren't racist. I know they were born and raised in a different time but I also know that their views were not correct. We are ALL human. So "mixing" is just a very silly outdated concept. If you want to react something that is a little more lighthearted you should react to "spooby" by t rex. It's a commedy bit.
I live in Mississippi and if i had a dollar everytime i heard someone look at my mixed nieces and nephews and say "im not racist but that isnt natural" I'd be rolling in cash
@@keepinitkawaii that's so incredibly sad. It's hard to believe that people can still be so backwards in their way of thinking. What's crazy to me is humans love variety in nature and in every other species except our own. It's something I'll never understand.
I love your open discussion! I don’t use either term but there’s a difference between Nigga and Nigger and who uses it. 🤷🏽♀️ As for the lyrics overall they are an excellent example of massive generations and ignorance of racism denial! We all need to listen, observe and learn other people’s cultures and stories.
This has become my favorite go to channel now and this is another notch in the right direction. Yes it is a very contraversial subject but if it is talked about and then moved to the forefront that is where change occurs. Great job on this one!
Glad you guys understood that both sides were the extremes of stereotypes while spouting out stereotypes themselves, some reactors didn’t get that and immediately went to take one side or the other. They missed the underlying point of the song in that taking sides was the problem and that both men had the occasional point to make.
absolutely love watching your reactions! its super interesting to hear about your experiences in life and your thoughts and opinions plus you just make a really funny group with an amazing sense of humor :D Keep up the great work and stay healthy! Greetings from Germany
I'm a Latina American and my son's are half German! A beautiful thing my baby boy's are! Fuck racism! The more mixed the more attractive one becomes! Seen multiple mixed people and are very attractive! Love it! ☺️☺️🤣
I am mixed but grew up only on black side, and I have to say the make America great again dude had some points. Grew up in the "ghetto" had to deal with being called "white" for liking rock music etc etc. I wish we were more open minded, I wish we sought out therapy instead of mocking those who do. Also like LovleyTi I don't mess with BLM especially after that woman bought a mansion with the money instead of helping the black community. I don't like to talk about this too often as whenever I do my comment is usually bombarded with black people calling me a coon, which is another issue in itself.
Talking about it is how we start, moving forward by knocking down stereotypes is how we end it. There's good and bad within all races. Everyone answers for what they do at the end of life..EQUALLY.
Far too many people try to justify racism by pointing out the fact that tribalism is a natural human instinct. That's true to an extent, and there was a time when tribalism was useful to our species. However, tribalism is different from racism. Racism is targeted and "reasoned" and therefore learned. And you're right in saying it usually comes from at least one parent. American History X explored that really well. My mom used to say things all the time that I didn't even think about as a kid, but looking back, they were that specifically white sort of subtle racism that often turns kids into extremists just by planting those small seeds. Those same kids go into society and look for those specific examples they were influenced to look for, and we all know if you're looking for something specific, you're going to find it, even if it's the exception instead of the rule. Even if it isn't there at all, they'll create it out of thin air, or find a website where someone else has made it up, and because of their biases, they'll believe it and quote it. (Bill Burr's imright . com example certainly pertains here). Great reaction, guys, and great discussion during and after. I love that you guys are growing so quickly.
The bad part is that we've been sorted by that since the beginning of man. If you think it used to be all hunky dorey in ancient times I've got a bridge to sell you.
Well the example about people working to pay off a debt isnt slavery its indentured servitude. Like not being able to pay a bill at a restaurant and they’re nice enough to say “well you have to wash dishes for an hour if u dont want us to call the cops”. Essentially working off your payment
No, it isn't. It was them saying that people involved in slavery need to earn a living, so maybe it isn't appropriate to criticize them. Which is insane.
I'm in my mid 40s. The US has had this argument for 40 years of my life. I went to high school in a 50/50 white to black in Richmond, California. The night Rodney King got beat by the cops..every white kid stayed home. We got issues lol.
Wow I didn’t know there were still reactions to be had to this. One of my favorite to look for. Like some other comments said, Devil’s Work is a masterpiece. Although I sometimes wonder if these songs even hit the same way for people outside of America
When people are made to work off their debt it’s specifically called indentured servitude, which is basically a fancy word for slavery. And yeah, it definitely still happens worldwide.
That's what my ancestors were; poor, uneducated folk who had no choice but to endure brutal conditions to survive. My own mother, who is in her mid-seventies, had to "choose" to work picking cotton every day until her fingers were in ruins from around the age of 6 instead of going to school during harvest time in hopes of being able to earn enough to afford a cheap pair of shoes for the upcoming winter and to help contribute to the needs of the family. I'm not trying to say it's comparable to forced slavery, but it's still very heartbreaking to think about.
@@evilervcowart6234 My ancestors came from Ireland. My great grandparents were in a lucky enough position to get to "choose" to come to the US and start from the bottom in Boston. They never would have emigrated had times not been so harsh with famine, economic depression, and political oppression. It was a gamble and they suffered well after arriving. There are scars that run deep in my lineage we barely speak of. I believe we inherit the traumas of our ancestors in one way or another. America is the story of many such people with a dream of a better life. Luckily for me, conditions were right for them to make a better life for their children.
@@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026 @Evil Erv Cowart It’s all heartbreaking. Adding to that heartbreak is how much both your stories parallel reality for so many people today. We can call it something else, create a policy to veneer it, whatever; but that doesn’t change the basic facts of what it is. The people that have to “choose” to sell drugs to support their family instead of getting an education. This is why empathy is so important. If you can’t empathize with an experience you haven’t had or understand the past and make that connection, then what the fuck do you care about what happens to people? They’re just simple problems that you can solve with a “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” kind of mentality which is obviously bullshit. Most people in the world are engaged in some level of indentured servitude.
Indentured servitude was a far cry from slavery especially in the U.S. For one, you were not bound for life, your offspring were not bound to servitude for life. Once you served your term, you were liberated.
Notice the white guy says “It’s like we live in the same building, split into two floors”...Black guy says “It’s like we live in the same building, split into two sides” One sees the other as beneath him.
The "lower floor" cant raise themselves to a "higher floor" without public ridicule from their peers. The lower floor culture keeps people on a lower floor. More personal responsibility, less cowering to peer pressure.
It's not just learned at home, entertainment, news, music, School, life experiences, if you really think about it and look at all these things. How can a child grow up hearing about ideas, inclusion, compassion, and then show the exact opposite and not expect a child to grow up with hate in his heart?
I've always wondered what the reaction would be if the black guy in the video went first and the white guy went second. I think it might be very different. The video (I think) is supposed to be an episode of two people from different races just sort of getting everything off their chests with zero regard for being polite or PC or whatever. Like it was sort of saying that we're not allowed to get it out and we suppress it and that's dangerous. If we were able to take a good hard look at each other and just vent or whatever maybe we could move past it and make the world better. At least, that's what I get from it. A lot of people get a lot of things from it which that's what good art is I suppose.
I know you guys may be lacking in some of the finer context or personal experience around some of this specific material in America, however it should be evident to everyone how compassionate and intelligent you all are. You guys discussed some heavy and real shit in this and I think you did a fine job.
Indians can take care of themselves now without any dependence on others . Most importantly Britain gave them cricket which Indians celebrate as Religion.
@@chaosXP3RT no slaves were in America because of Africans, first slave holder in the colonies was from Africa. Also the largest slave holder in the colonies was from africa as well.
The US prison system isn't a form of slavery: it is slavery. The part that everyone forgets about the 13th amendment is that it says quote: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States". Slavery still is actually legal in the US.
guys I love your content and great video like always. i just wanted to make the point that Sudia Arabia is NOT the norm for a middle eastern or Arab country. its like saying that the Vatican is a representation of a European country. i am an anthesis from Syria and before the dictator went full crazy we had and still have a good relationships between different faiths. for example my city of lattakia (3 million people) have a 25 to 30% Christian population that have been living there for long before the crusades. Lebanon, Egypt , Iran ..... also have a big Christian population. just wanted to clarify that. agine thanks for the great content and I wish that you can react to some Warhammer 40k.
I work in the hood , it's my income . So many elderly customers are utterly surprised to see my white looking hide pull up dressed proper and clean next to drug houses walk up , knock and am not one bit bothered . I wish you could see how it starts off tense from their side , then they realize I just don't care about their lifestyle . I'm more interested in helping out and doing what I do . Folks call non stop for me to come help their families . Lol , last week was a bunch of slingers watching as I kicked a pit bull in his nuts as he jumped up on me . Dog landed in a heap , gathered himself up very slowly walked into his doghouse . He laid there watching me work the rest of the day . Folks didn't think his chain was that long . Dog found out it was protecting him from my steel toed boot , lol. In truth , he was a really sweet dog that liked leaping up on anyone he newly met . My family , myself included , my church and my community are so mixed up we don't have a clue what we are . It's my hometown . Ginger devils! Lol , I had to say that . 🤣 love the channel
no... that’s your interpretation. using logic, context, history, and the simple fact that if both of those people said those things outloud; only one would be fired or looked crazy at; its silly to think that people are gonna look at the white guys side and see anything else but old as time racism. ones whole argument is a response to suffering from the other’s. it’s not that both of them are right or wrong but that even if you see where the black guy is coming from more (like most people would boo hoo). you realize argumentative confrontation can only get you so far.
@@damianl680 .. thanks for that constructive comment? that would’ve made sense if you knew me.. but you don’t know me? so take a deep breath before jumping to conclusions. crazy how this video is abt both sides but the people that say that the most can’t handle a different view. i’m just offering a different pov. but mhm insult a random on the internet..
I got a friend dad raised him in KKK and that all blacks are bad till he meet me i change his mind he saw I was working 2 jobs and carried my self with respect he saw his dad was lying we been close friends for 30 years know talk every other day his mom divorced his dad when he was 10 and she thx me for showing her son there are good people in every race we 50 know
To be real there is no living grandmother who has been a slave. The last of all the slaves have died but there are great grandparents of people who suffered in the south: Jim Crow Laws.
@@mickey10jb80 it ended in 1865. It did not take 100 years after that for slavery to be completely abolished in America. There are no such thing as anybody living today that was a slave. Period. They are all dead. Period.
@@SA-pj3fz there is more to that. Slavery became illegal but some people still found ways to hold slaves. You can research it yourself if you care to learn more about it
Slavery has been around since the beginning of time. Young girls are trafficked in the U.S. for prostitution. It's a terrible reality.. We can't ignore it and hope it goes away. That's why I like Tom Macdonald. He forces conversation on uncomfortable topics.
The biggest threat to humankind are humans. I'll always believe this. I live in Colorado, and we've just experienced more losses of life, for NO reason. No matter what he says or claims, it was hatred. My heart aches for everyone who has experienced this trauma. Police, family, bystanders, friends of friends... I knew people involved in the Aurora Theater shootings, and to this day they're still dealing with PTSD. It's so sad...
I experienced racism as a 5 year old at school in southern Mississippi. I didn't know what race was. Now my kids play with the kids across the street and race is the last things on their mind. But I had one friend and she told me her mother didn't raise her that way. To know at 5 that hatred of all kinds is taught is a big thing. But not all racism is hate. Sometimes it's supporting things, people, and policies that oppress others because of color. Sometimes it's disregarding concerns of people of a certain color. Some people have it internalized so well they don't even think about it or know they do it.
Great reaction as always guys. Joyner is a master story teller. You should check out his track "ross capicchioni". It's a true story and it's incredible.
You should react to Joyner Lucas - sorry. really powerful song like this or Joyner Lucas - Ross Capicchioni. That’s a rap about a true story of a shooting that happened in Detroit
You guys make me wish I was a British bloke. Just your terminology and "slang" makes it so much better. I wish we used some of these terms in America. Some of your words just capture what us Americans don't have good words for lol so chill and so deep. Love you guys, keep it up. Edit: Not to make this super political or historical or whatever, but sometimes I sit and laugh at the fact that America was founded in retrospect of the "immorality" of the English empire but I sit and look at America and compare it to the modern day "english" empire and I laugh. Yeah, we fixed shit lol
I was a bit uncomfortable by the way when, the guy on the left brought up how crazy it is to think someone's grandma could have been a slave, due to the time frame, trying to talk about how recent this stuff actually all was - and the other two completely ignored his point and started talking about modern day slavery. Of course modern slavery is terrible but you cannot compare it to how slavery used to be. I feel like that whole conversation was diverted away from the important topic 😕
@@tylerschuler8096 Could just be great grandma that still not even that far. My great aunt was the first black person to graduate from her school. Its never as far removed as people think it is.
@@tylerschuler8096 his grandma still lived during segregation and hardcore racism. And yeah even great grandma is not a long time ago at all. Black people didn't have equal rights under the law until the 60s. Lynchings and the KKK being part of local police and govts in the south is not that long ago, people alive today dealt with it.
There were pockets in the deep south where people were still slaves well into the 1950s. Either way, it's not far off. Not far enough removed in the past to not have an effect on subsequent generations. To suggest otherwise is fucking stupid.
I dont know if y'all know or not. The 2 guys in the video are Joyner Lucas friends. Respect to them for playing the roles
Wait really? I didn't know that lol, this comment needs more likes tbh
@@ebksoza9614 He said the two people in the video are his friends. Not Joyner
@@Plunz my bad I have dyslexia
Yeah ur 100% right bro. This video was shot in Worcester Massachusetts where Joyner is from. Im from projects in south Boston 5 minutes from were the walbergs are from. Jouners about 20minutes away and bill Burr is about 10 but I'm from south Boston and am a dj and also had the pleasure of meeting him multiple times and he's so humble I seen him in a restaurant and didn't want to bother him but he actually recognized my nobody ass and came and said hello to me my mother and son, then took a ton of pictures with my son. My son is only 7 and had no idea who the fuck he was and Joyner was fake fighting with him and let my kid draw all over him with markers.i thought dinner was about to cost me 5 grand. Lolol the coat that got colored on was so fresh. I offered to pay his dry cleaning bill I felt so bad and was said " stop it man, kids will be kids" his love for children is undeniable. He's a father threw and threw. And I'm positive the fuckin Louis Vuitton jacket he was letting my kid color on, Smfh cost more then mine, my moms and my kids clothes all together. Maybe not my mom's bag but that's different. Lol including the dinner. 😂🤣🤣😂😂 He's a class act. Then he took a pic with me with marker all over his face and coat from my kid and we had a good laugh man. He still checks in on me and my son from time to time. Area code 508 boys.
@@vinniewheeler5441 oh shit I’m from Boston too
Nelson Mandela once said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. "
Thats only half true, Its a part of nature to be prejudice against things that look different then you, As that kept you alive when we were primitive. Its a lot more complicated then Mandela claims. But actual hate is an extreme of that prejudice and can most certainly be avoided with a good upbringing. People are naturally neutral instead of being loving or hateful
@@est727xx5 people always say that but i grew up in a very multicultural community and from a young age i dont remember favoring people just because they looked like me. I hardly even knew what "race" was until i moved to Mississippi as a teenager.
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"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." - Morgan Freeman
@@keepinitkawaii "Your focus determines your reality." - Gandhi. 🤔
@@SirNightmareFuel Well life itself leads to suffering. Suffering is quite literally impossible to avoid anyways
These guys deserve the growth they're getting. The frequency of the uploads! They're working HARD!!! That's the Manchester way!! 💪
Thanks 👍 We appreciate it!
They have been growing quite fast lately. I still remember when they were below 20k and this was only several months ago. They'll be hitting 100k very soon.
@@Thomas_Leo Daz is going to wear a United kit when they hit 100K.
@@OGS2099 Daz's admiration for Christian Pulisic sent chills down my spine. I'd love to see Pulisic play for City! The managers at Chelsea have done a piss poor job maximizing his talents.
@Queen Moon All of them work full time jobs while growing a 90K subscriber YT channel (+ 2 other YT channels). Routinely uploading 2-3 videos a day, 7 days a week. What a stupid question.
I'm white, I grew up in a small rural town and never even thought there was a racist issue, mainly because there was never enough diversity for it to become an issue.
However, after adopting my brother from the Philippines, I had my eyes opened. People who had always been friendly and kind to me, made snide remarks and excluded him. It took having it directly affect me to see it and that is not right.
I think when people raise issues with discrimination, the group being accused gets defensive and denies it, because a large part of that group doesn't see or experience the micro and Macro aggressions the other group experiences.
It's easy to ignore when it doesn't happen to you.
Well said. It's easy to think racism doesn't exist when you live in a homogenous bubble.
But don't get it twisted, racism isn't just a white thing. All cultures are racist towards whatever is considered different or "lesser than". Using your brother for example, a lot of Asians specifically Koreans consider Filipinos and Thais a lower class version of Asian. And Japanese consider themselves superior to Koreans.
The ignore the topic to conceal the history, when the true story is revealed the ugliness of america cannot be explained
@@willvr4 Yeah. There are homogeneous bubbles but also bubbles like Martha's Vine Yard being used by politicians and their supporters to make a political statement. It's sad, unnecessary and rather divisive. And the crazy part is that these supporters are not exclusively a particular race. America is more politically divided than racially and religiously. We all need to wake up.
Well said @beth 👏🏿
Yeah that never happened stop lying…
Racism isn’t only learned from family/culture, it’s learned from life experience. If you’ve had a negative interaction with a certain race of people more often than you’ve had a positive interaction, over time you will develop a natural bias. The problem is when you’re actively trying to harm others because of their race
Stereotyping. Unfortunately, if it didn't work more often than not, people would stop doing it. I was taught all my life to try to see past it, and treat everyone individually, on a case-by-case basis. It's not always hard, but it's never easy. At this point, it's 50,000 years of intellectual evolution versus two million year's worth of pattern-matching evolution.
I totally agree. I used to distrust black people because i was relentlessly bullied by a number of black students at my high school for all 4 years. Thankfully, positive interactions with black coworkers since then had brought me back to reality. Sometimes, it takes one person kindness to heal old wounds.
The number one lesson from my mistakes is to not mistake the person for the whole. Our brains are wired to avoid danger by associating physical traits to past threats. This can be overcome, but i takes a whole lot of willpower and hard work. Thankfully, I made the choice to do so and my life has considerably improved as a result.
@@drabarski I'm glad you were able to move past it, it's one of the hardest but most rewarding achievements
@@drabarski Wow that's crazy because I was mistreated by whites in high school but my white co worker's have been really cool and a joy to be around. I guess as kids we are heavily influenced.
@@williamharmon6854 Also kids can be BRUTAL. And race is an easy thing to dig at someone about so kids will. I think as people grow up they realize the kind of weight their words actually have. I've had some brutally mean things said to me from all sorts of people in school.
This song isn't about which one is right. It's about taking the time to hear what others say and how they see things without feeling defensive. You can't fix things if you can't try and understand why people are the way they are. Right or wrong.
I think its more of a callout to all the super racist shit that some white people say while saying they're not racist i mean, if someone agrees with the white guy's lines in the video that person is racist, just like him, even saying that he's not. Like, that's the whole point of the song, that's why it's ironically called "I'm not racist"
But when the black dude speaks he also says „I’m not racist“ so by the stance of your argument he is also racist. He is not though, both aren’t. The song, I believe, is about the fact that most people on the left and right are viewed as racist by the other side despite the fact that they could never understand where that person is coming from. Black People disowning blacks like the Hodge Twins and whites disowning whites like Eminem.
@@kadenvolan3557 I think the I'm not Racist line and name is simple they don't think they are. Both sides are ignorant of the others thoughts. That is the point of the song. The people on the extreme edge of either side tend to not listen to the other side. They just see things as they do and it becomes a part of who they are. Any view that counters their own is seen as a personal attack instead of new information to consider. This video is basically an interpretation on what would happen if both sides could say what they want, but also listen to the other side openly and without feeling personally attacked.
The point of the song is we all have to actual listen and consider what people say if we ever want to get someplace with Racism. I'm not racist is just a common thing said by anyone who is about to say something racist while hoping to not be called racist. It's an attempt to defend against an attack they fear is coming if they speak honestly. It's is literally the problem. We have to be able to speak freely and we can't if we are always thinking we are going to be attacked for what we say, and we therefore can not learn.
@@loneponderer495 Did you pick up on that the White Person in the video said "It's like we're in the same building but split into two floors." And the Black Person said "...In the same Building but split into two sides." Like he puts his race above the other while the other puts them on the same level.
Joyner knows what he's doing, he wrote it like that on purpose
@@ciclop22yetis it’s not about white people being racist because racism isn’t only in white people🤦
I was cringing on whether or not to watch this video lol...but the conversation yal had at end told me something about U guys and it was refreshing...keep it up guys 👍🏽
Love you guys! Not afraid to share your views on controversial topics, and all super relatable, sensible, and down to earth guys with a great sense of humor. Most importantly critical thinkers. I dunno where you fellas work, but I want to apply lol.
A couple of points to ponder-
This video is about stereotypes, over-generalized beliefs about a particular category of people. But the very definition says over-generalized, not untrue.
Tribalism is an excellent designation. But now we have two problems.
First, we are required to defend those in our tribe even when we may actually agree with the negative belief. As an example from the song, as a 50-yr old black man I can say I am a part of the ‘pull your pants up’ brigade. And I’ve had discussions with younger family members about the rap content they like, where I ask what does it do besides say to chase money.
Second, as a tribe member we are now prohibited from disavowing the stereotypes that our group presents about others. So we then become complicit when we don’t acknowledge the things we know are merely stereotypical. And the tribalism grows.
Not an attempt to condemn or condone, but merely a request that we consider the inconvenience truths of our own tribes while we continue to challenge others.
My Ex is a racist and co-parenting was hard. Especially when it came to my son's friends. My son was the only white kid in the group. Where I'm not racist, loved his friends like my own, his Dad would admonish our son for having different race friends; Forbiding our son from hanging out and even interacting online with friends. My son is an adult now and I'm proud to say he puts his Dad in his place when spewing racist shit.
*EDIT: I've answered a few questions in the replies; If you'd like more insight. ✌
You cant be with a racist then air his laundry out online when YOU chose to be with him and have a kid. Duh
@@clipsedrag13 I mean she can do whatever she wants but it is sus that you had a kid with a racist if you’re not racist.
@@clipsedrag13 Woah now. First off, she's not naming him. Keep in mind her attitude NOW. It's possible she wasn't always aware of how racist he was. Even if she had some idea, she may not have had the same perspective before marriage. People can change. If you don't think they can, then any efforts to combat racism in general are worthless. I don't believe that to be the case. Many people have been in relationships they either regret or realize were toxic. Don't be so quick to judge. Look at what she said apart from "my ex is a racist".
@@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026 People can change? Not in todays world they cannot. Getting your career and livelihood ended for a tweet, relationship, or view you had 10-15 years ago is the new norm. You are forever condemned to the actions of your past as well as potentially the actions of your family members. You are not allowed to change or grow anymore. Why do you think they are putting white privelage rhetoric in schools(not college) now and getting rid of organizations and events around boys and fathers. Need that awokening early. Been three major stories about it the last 2 months alone. Because you are not allowed to change, grow, evolve not as an individual and not as a race, and certainly not as a society. Get use to it, we have been voting and asking for this shit for a decade now. Like it or not, it is the new norm and the way of the world.
It takes a hell of a long time to truly know someone.
"People got a certain agenda so they put a load of bullshit out there" - Mike.
Hell yeah Mike, get em!
Been watching for monthssss now. Every single day, I check the page for the new uploads. Totally deserved growth, and I've got a feeling big things are going to continue to come. Good video as always.
By the way, this is the same rapper doing the voice for both actors. Both actors are fans of his music who were chosen for the video.
They are actually great friends in real life.
Already been said but a reaction to Devils work by Joyner would be brilliant. Amazing song, great video
Yessss devils work
See what it is. Being called names and threaten because of the color of your skin. Having been surrounded, as a kid, by "men" twice your size who say they are going to stomp the hell out of you because you have dark skin. Being call a mud and worse. While just tying to live and mind my own business. That's where the harsh pain comes in.
Thank you for being Brave enough to react to content like this. Great job!
brave? literally every reacor reacted to this when it came out, lol
what a great conversation this prompted- I related to what you were saying about how the way you grow up influences your ideas; the school I went to, my graduating class was about 300+, and there was one kid who was black, and 2 kids who were asian, everyone else was white. But, even though I was not exposed to many other cultures growing up, my parents were very vocal that we treat others based on the strength of their character and not based on their socio-economic status, ethnicity, religion, etc. I agree that if one generation can embrace diversity we can get rid of this nonsense for good. Here's hoping :). thanks for a great reaction!
The initial convo had me almost crying. These guys are so nice and wholesome.
Thank You for airing. This is a problem that moves outside America so it is appropriate it be shown worldwide. The last people who should be defining racism is the people currently in power who have benefitted maybe indirectly but still a benefit. Brave on your parts and a much needed discussion.
Been loving watching your channel grow so much lately. Adore your content and how honest and open you all are about these topics. It feels like I am sitting with good friends. Love from Houston, Texas!
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i still tear up and ive heard this song 100 times
I was raised by my grandparents. They would claim that they weren't racist but would turn around and say that white and blacks shouldn't mix. They truly believed they weren't racist. I know they were born and raised in a different time but I also know that their views were not correct. We are ALL human. So "mixing" is just a very silly outdated concept.
If you want to react something that is a little more lighthearted you should react to "spooby" by t rex. It's a commedy bit.
I live in Mississippi and if i had a dollar everytime i heard someone look at my mixed nieces and nephews and say "im not racist but that isnt natural" I'd be rolling in cash
@@keepinitkawaii that's so incredibly sad. It's hard to believe that people can still be so backwards in their way of thinking. What's crazy to me is humans love variety in nature and in every other species except our own. It's something I'll never understand.
I love your open discussion!
I don’t use either term but there’s a difference between
Nigga and Nigger and who uses it. 🤷🏽♀️
As for the lyrics overall they are an excellent example of massive generations and ignorance of racism denial! We all need to listen, observe and learn other people’s cultures and stories.
This has become my favorite go to channel now and this is another notch in the right direction. Yes it is a very contraversial subject but if it is talked about and then moved to the forefront that is where change occurs. Great job on this one!
Keep up the great content!
Always need more Joyner Lucas videos. He and Ben Proulx do an absolutely amazing job storytelling with his videos.
Great reaction we need a reaction of "Devil's Work" by Joyner Lucas it also has good content!!
Glad you guys understood that both sides were the extremes of stereotypes while spouting out stereotypes themselves, some reactors didn’t get that and immediately went to take one side or the other. They missed the underlying point of the song in that taking sides was the problem and that both men had the occasional point to make.
Let's be honest nobodies ever watched this and thought the maga guy makes decent points, he just made familiar ones.
@@puebloking8280 About half of the USA thought he made decent points.
absolutely love watching your reactions! its super interesting to hear about your experiences in life and your thoughts and opinions plus you just make a really funny group with an amazing sense of humor :D
Keep up the great work and stay healthy!
Greetings from Germany
i'm here because of the Dooo vids and i subbed strait away you guys are funny
Thanks Darren 👍
I'm a Latina American and my son's are half German! A beautiful thing my baby boy's are! Fuck racism!
The more mixed the more attractive one becomes! Seen multiple mixed people and are very attractive! Love it! ☺️☺️🤣
I am mixed but grew up only on black side, and I have to say the make America great again dude had some points. Grew up in the "ghetto" had to deal with being called "white" for liking rock music etc etc. I wish we were more open minded, I wish we sought out therapy instead of mocking those who do. Also like LovleyTi I don't mess with BLM especially after that woman bought a mansion with the money instead of helping the black community. I don't like to talk about this too often as whenever I do my comment is usually bombarded with black people calling me a coon, which is another issue in itself.
Talking about it is how we start, moving forward by knocking down stereotypes is how we end it. There's good and bad within all races. Everyone answers for what they do at the end of life..EQUALLY.
There’s good an bad however not every race experiences the same racism especially here in America.
I was waiting for you guys to do this one!! Had to comment before even watching it, can't wait to hear an international perspective on this.
Far too many people try to justify racism by pointing out the fact that tribalism is a natural human instinct. That's true to an extent, and there was a time when tribalism was useful to our species. However, tribalism is different from racism. Racism is targeted and "reasoned" and therefore learned. And you're right in saying it usually comes from at least one parent. American History X explored that really well.
My mom used to say things all the time that I didn't even think about as a kid, but looking back, they were that specifically white sort of subtle racism that often turns kids into extremists just by planting those small seeds. Those same kids go into society and look for those specific examples they were influenced to look for, and we all know if you're looking for something specific, you're going to find it, even if it's the exception instead of the rule. Even if it isn't there at all, they'll create it out of thin air, or find a website where someone else has made it up, and because of their biases, they'll believe it and quote it. (Bill Burr's imright . com example certainly pertains here).
Great reaction, guys, and great discussion during and after. I love that you guys are growing so quickly.
Sort people by race, by sex, by religion, by whatever, and it turns out that *every* group includes *both* good and bad people.
It's almost like people, in general, are both bad and good, it's just that bad people tend to be louder.
Yeah but some groups have more bad people than others. Can we agree ISIS and Proud Boys are terrorists with no redeeming qualities?
The bad part is that we've been sorted by that since the beginning of man. If you think it used to be all hunky dorey in ancient times I've got a bridge to sell you.
Your reactions are always so genuine and honest. You guys never pick sides which is really amazing. Such great reactions. Keep it up!❤❤💯💯
First one of these reactions i listened to your entire conversation. Very deep, introspective, necessary and appreciated
It's not only parents. It's media, school, work place. Everywhere
great content lads keep it up!
love from finland
Thanks!
What a great reaction! That's why I love this channel!
You guys are amazing. I appreciate your thoughts. A fan.
Had to google what “wearing a poppy” was...learn something new everyday 😃
You guys understood this vid👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Well the example about people working to pay off a debt isnt slavery its indentured servitude. Like not being able to pay a bill at a restaurant and they’re nice enough to say “well you have to wash dishes for an hour if u dont want us to call the cops”. Essentially working off your payment
No, it isn't. It was them saying that people involved in slavery need to earn a living, so maybe it isn't appropriate to criticize them. Which is insane.
I’d like to see y’all react to some interviews of Thomas Sowell. He’s a brilliant man with a very enlightening viewpoint.
Great reaction as always:)
Thanks Max!
These two guys are Joyner Lucas's friends... but it has a great meaning
Joyner Lucas-forever, frozen and Ross cappichoni are all good looks
Completely forgot this was the video where I first watched you guys a little over a year ago 😂 been a fan ever since. Keep up the great content 🙏🏽
I'm in my mid 40s. The US has had this argument for 40 years of my life. I went to high school in a 50/50 white to black in Richmond, California. The night Rodney King got beat by the cops..every white kid stayed home. We got issues lol.
Good conversation guys
i usually watch your videos to see a funny reaction guys, but this one was REALLY GOOD . keep up the good work
U gentleman r great, sincerely a brown kid from central California
Wow I didn’t know there were still reactions to be had to this. One of my favorite to look for. Like some other comments said, Devil’s Work is a masterpiece. Although I sometimes wonder if these songs even hit the same way for people outside of America
When people are made to work off their debt it’s specifically called indentured servitude, which is basically a fancy word for slavery. And yeah, it definitely still happens worldwide.
That's what my ancestors were; poor, uneducated folk who had no choice but to endure brutal conditions to survive. My own mother, who is in her mid-seventies, had to "choose" to work picking cotton every day until her fingers were in ruins from around the age of 6 instead of going to school during harvest time in hopes of being able to earn enough to afford a cheap pair of shoes for the upcoming winter and to help contribute to the needs of the family. I'm not trying to say it's comparable to forced slavery, but it's still very heartbreaking to think about.
@@evilervcowart6234 My ancestors came from Ireland. My great grandparents were in a lucky enough position to get to "choose" to come to the US and start from the bottom in Boston. They never would have emigrated had times not been so harsh with famine, economic depression, and political oppression. It was a gamble and they suffered well after arriving. There are scars that run deep in my lineage we barely speak of. I believe we inherit the traumas of our ancestors in one way or another. America is the story of many such people with a dream of a better life. Luckily for me, conditions were right for them to make a better life for their children.
@@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026 @Evil Erv Cowart
It’s all heartbreaking. Adding to that heartbreak is how much both your stories parallel reality for so many people today. We can call it something else, create a policy to veneer it, whatever; but that doesn’t change the basic facts of what it is. The people that have to “choose” to sell drugs to support their family instead of getting an education. This is why empathy is so important. If you can’t empathize with an experience you haven’t had or understand the past and make that connection, then what the fuck do you care about what happens to people? They’re just simple problems that you can solve with a “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” kind of mentality which is obviously bullshit. Most people in the world are engaged in some level of indentured servitude.
@@SparkimusPrime Agreed. Empathy is always important. Without it we're all screwed.
Indentured servitude was a far cry from slavery especially in the U.S. For one, you were not bound for life, your offspring were not bound to servitude for life. Once you served your term, you were liberated.
Notice the white guy says “It’s like we live in the same building, split into two floors”...Black guy says “It’s like we live in the same building, split into two sides” One sees the other as beneath him.
Ooow damn didn't catch that ... Now I feel sad
The "lower floor" cant raise themselves to a "higher floor" without public ridicule from their peers. The lower floor culture keeps people on a lower floor.
More personal responsibility, less cowering to peer pressure.
White guy isnt saying that
It's not just learned at home, entertainment, news, music, School, life experiences, if you really think about it and look at all these things. How can a child grow up hearing about ideas, inclusion, compassion, and then show the exact opposite and not expect a child to grow up with hate in his heart?
Love that you spit what you think and not think twice
Every single time someone like him says 'Im not racist' an angel gets their wings.
I've always wondered what the reaction would be if the black guy in the video went first and the white guy went second. I think it might be very different. The video (I think) is supposed to be an episode of two people from different races just sort of getting everything off their chests with zero regard for being polite or PC or whatever. Like it was sort of saying that we're not allowed to get it out and we suppress it and that's dangerous. If we were able to take a good hard look at each other and just vent or whatever maybe we could move past it and make the world better. At least, that's what I get from it. A lot of people get a lot of things from it which that's what good art is I suppose.
Gonna start calling every ignorant person I run into from now on a knob.
I love love love y'all.
are there british channels that acknowledge their dominance and reason for the dominance
this one of my favorite videos 🎉 much love guys
I know you guys may be lacking in some of the finer context or personal experience around some of this specific material in America, however it should be evident to everyone how compassionate and intelligent you all are. You guys discussed some heavy and real shit in this and I think you did a fine job.
Loooove you guys!
Let's not forget about Britain and how they took over India and basically made them their slaves.
Indians can take care of themselves now without any dependence on others . Most importantly Britain gave them cricket which Indians celebrate as Religion.
I don't think anyone has. Especially not the British or Indians.
Slaves were in America because of Britian
@@jamesbond4810 They gave them the least popular sport?
@@chaosXP3RT no slaves were in America because of Africans, first slave holder in the colonies was from Africa. Also the largest slave holder in the colonies was from africa as well.
"noones ever pulled me over for wearing poppy" whatttttttttttttttt english please lol
😂
First half is so truth.
you missed the point my man
@Channon Legier Not you, the first comment. dunno why it didn't tag him
This Texan, American loves ya!
Both sides have great arguments. But the point is that we should listen to one another and understand each other so we can come to a common ground.
The US prison system isn't a form of slavery: it is slavery. The part that everyone forgets about the 13th amendment is that it says quote: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States". Slavery still is actually legal in the US.
Wow, this whole song went right over their heads. Sad.
guys I love your content and great video like always. i just wanted to make the point that Sudia Arabia is NOT the norm for a middle eastern or Arab country. its like saying that the Vatican is a representation of a European country. i am an anthesis from Syria and before the dictator went full crazy we had and still have a good relationships between different faiths. for example my city of lattakia (3 million people) have a 25 to 30% Christian population that have been living there for long before the crusades. Lebanon, Egypt , Iran ..... also have a big Christian population. just wanted to clarify that.
agine thanks for the great content and I wish that you can react to some Warhammer 40k.
Joyner Lucas "Frozen" is worth a listen! (And many more)
I work in the hood , it's my income . So many elderly customers are utterly surprised to see my white looking hide pull up dressed proper and clean next to drug houses walk up , knock and am not one bit bothered .
I wish you could see how it starts off tense from their side , then they realize I just don't care about their lifestyle . I'm more interested in helping out and doing what I do . Folks call non stop for me to come help their families .
Lol , last week was a bunch of slingers watching as I kicked a pit bull in his nuts as he jumped up on me . Dog landed in a heap , gathered himself up very slowly walked into his doghouse . He laid there watching me work the rest of the day . Folks didn't think his chain was that long . Dog found out it was protecting him from my steel toed boot , lol. In truth , he was a really sweet dog that liked leaping up on anyone he newly met .
My family , myself included , my church and my community are so mixed up we don't have a clue what we are .
It's my hometown .
Ginger devils! Lol , I had to say that . 🤣 love the channel
Hell yeah!
You guys are so well grounded
A main point of the song is that if you only agree with one of the sides you are apart of the problem
yeah.. have u seen the fine brothers video on the song? the most annoying reaction i've ever seen
@@yanowa9051 yes truly aggravating to see someone completely miss the point
no... that’s your interpretation. using logic, context, history, and the simple fact that if both of those people said those things outloud; only one would be fired or looked crazy at; its silly to think that people are gonna look at the white guys side and see anything else but old as time racism. ones whole argument is a response to suffering from the other’s. it’s not that both of them are right or wrong but that even if you see where the black guy is coming from more (like most people would boo hoo). you realize argumentative confrontation can only get you so far.
@@angel1202003 I can tell you’re the type to put more words in a statement just to make it sound smarter
@@damianl680 .. thanks for that constructive comment? that would’ve made sense if you knew me.. but you don’t know me? so take a deep breath before jumping to conclusions. crazy how this video is abt both sides but the people that say that the most can’t handle a different view. i’m just offering a different pov. but mhm insult a random on the internet..
The condom line was him saying they are fucking the world.
Both sides are right. Both sides are wrong. As always, the truth lays somewhere in between.
Yeah but only side is getting murdered in this toxic relationship.
I got a friend dad raised him in KKK and that all blacks are bad till he meet me i change his mind he saw I was working 2 jobs and carried my self with respect he saw his dad was lying we been close friends for 30 years know talk every other day his mom divorced his dad when he was 10 and she thx me for showing her son there are good people in every race we 50 know
To be real there is no living grandmother who has been a slave. The last of all the slaves have died but there are great grandparents of people who suffered in the south: Jim Crow Laws.
Slavery didnt end in America just because it became illegal. It existed way longer than people realize
@@mickey10jb80 Slavery was gone after the southern states were forced to ratify the amendments.
@@mickey10jb80 it ended in 1865. It did not take 100 years after that for slavery to be completely abolished in America. There are no such thing as anybody living today that was a slave. Period. They are all dead. Period.
@@SA-pj3fz there is more to that. Slavery became illegal but some people still found ways to hold slaves. You can research it yourself if you care to learn more about it
@@mickey10jb80 What ways? If you mean sharecropping, it’s not slavery.
I just found your channel and i have to say your takes were all on the mark. subscribed 100%
Slavery has been around since the beginning of time. Young girls are trafficked in the U.S. for prostitution. It's a terrible reality.. We can't ignore it and hope it goes away. That's why I like Tom Macdonald. He forces conversation on uncomfortable topics.
The biggest threat to humankind are humans. I'll always believe this. I live in Colorado, and we've just experienced more losses of life, for NO reason. No matter what he says or claims, it was hatred. My heart aches for everyone who has experienced this trauma. Police, family, bystanders, friends of friends... I knew people involved in the Aurora Theater shootings, and to this day they're still dealing with PTSD. It's so sad...
I experienced racism as a 5 year old at school in southern Mississippi. I didn't know what race was. Now my kids play with the kids across the street and race is the last things on their mind. But I had one friend and she told me her mother didn't raise her that way. To know at 5 that hatred of all kinds is taught is a big thing. But not all racism is hate. Sometimes it's supporting things, people, and policies that oppress others because of color. Sometimes it's disregarding concerns of people of a certain color. Some people have it internalized so well they don't even think about it or know they do it.
I thought that white guy was Joyner Lucas when I first saw this. I had no idea who he was. 🤣
Love your reaction & thoughts !
Great reaction as always guys. Joyner is a master story teller. You should check out his track "ross capicchioni". It's a true story and it's incredible.
You should react to Joyner Lucas - sorry. really powerful song like this or Joyner Lucas - Ross Capicchioni. That’s a rap about a true story of a shooting that happened in Detroit
That’s way to sad
Great reaction and discussion guys.
BANGER
It goes both ways!
Good commentary on this video!
Joyner did a song with I Prevail called DOA. It's a very strong video but like no one does reactions to it.
very great idea, address the issues, face to face
You guys make me wish I was a British bloke. Just your terminology and "slang" makes it so much better. I wish we used some of these terms in America. Some of your words just capture what us Americans don't have good words for lol so chill and so deep. Love you guys, keep it up.
Edit: Not to make this super political or historical or whatever, but sometimes I sit and laugh at the fact that America was founded in retrospect of the "immorality" of the English empire but I sit and look at America and compare it to the modern day "english" empire and I laugh. Yeah, we fixed shit lol
I was a bit uncomfortable by the way when, the guy on the left brought up how crazy it is to think someone's grandma could have been a slave, due to the time frame, trying to talk about how recent this stuff actually all was - and the other two completely ignored his point and started talking about modern day slavery. Of course modern slavery is terrible but you cannot compare it to how slavery used to be. I feel like that whole conversation was diverted away from the important topic 😕
Guys grandma was not a slave, I think he means great great grandma at most.
@@tylerschuler8096 Could just be great grandma that still not even that far. My great aunt was the first black person to graduate from her school. Its never as far removed as people think it is.
@@tylerschuler8096 his grandma still lived during segregation and hardcore racism. And yeah even great grandma is not a long time ago at all. Black people didn't have equal rights under the law until the 60s. Lynchings and the KKK being part of local police and govts in the south is not that long ago, people alive today dealt with it.
There were pockets in the deep south where people were still slaves well into the 1950s. Either way, it's not far off. Not far enough removed in the past to not have an effect on subsequent generations. To suggest otherwise is fucking stupid.
More Joyner Lucas please