Jimmy Addresses Past Mistakes and Speaks to NAACP President Derrick Johnson
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- Jimmy opens The Tonight Show with a statement on the protests against racial police violence and his use of blackface in a past SNL sketch before speaking with Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP.
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Maya Angelou is quoted as saying , “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” I think you handled this perfectly as I had the confidence that you would. Keep growing. Your show has been a bright spot for me during this pandemic.
Well said! What a wise woman she was! ❤
I'm white and I love Maya. Wish she were here to share more of her wisdom. I also wish MLK was able to come back. Now that is where some answers are for all this hate going on.
why do you think he didn't apologized at least 5 years earlier? Is Kimmel next?
How's employment at NBCUniversal?
HE DID BLACKFACE 20 YEARS AGO!!! LOL
I just love Jimmy when he's real, authentic, and makes himself vulnerable. When he shares his true heart/ self/ feelings, that's when what he says resonates with me the most. It lets me get to know him better as a person, and it's relatable.
These moments in where he truly shares the insight from his self-reflection/ self-examination serve as a great reminder for me that we're just human. No one does it "perfectly." We make mistakes. I respect that he owns up to his, and apologizes sincerely. I think that's all that we can ask - that a person takes accountability, apologizes, and commits to not doing it again!
I mean you do know nun of it is real right
@@eeb3994 You can tell it is real. Learn about micro expression and body language. Please educate yourself.
I agree 100%! I was thinking the exact same thing! Very well said! :)
I recommend James Corden's opening monologue today too if you're looking for genuine emotion. There's a part where he's talking to Reggie Watts which really got to me.
🙏🏼❤️🤗
Jimmy as older black person you didn't know. You know better now it was a joke then. Eddie Murphy said now that he can't do what he did then. You didn't know I was probably a person of color that laugh then. Everything is ok with you now. We love you Jimmy. You get better I too had to learn as well. Did you know Black people can make a mistake? You are good darling enjoy your family. Teach your daughters about people both black brown and white. Love you Jimmy. Roll on Roll on
Now that is some true wisdom right there. 💙 At the end of the day, we are all just trying to love the life we live and keep it going.
Thank you for this! I was trying to find the words, but you did already!
That is the only comment Jimmy needs to read. This is kindness.
Thank you so much for those words
Kameron you're a true brother of humanity!
You are a good man Jimmy. Times gone by were different back then. Many people laughed, imitated & made fun of those different from them; a different race, sex, disability, sexual preference, etc. Now that we know better, we do better! We can not correct the past, we learn from it so that we don't repeat the ugly parts of it... You are understood & forgiven. We wise people know that you are sincere; your message was heartfelt. Thank you Jimmy. You bring us much joy & wholesome laughter!
Jimmy you did a very brave thing today and we all felt the need to help make a change!!!
Damn i thought as a black woman i couldn't love jimmy more and then he goes and astonishes with this. But then we've all witnessed you beautifully shine from within since taking your show home, so how would this not be your response. You reflected and gave us all another blessing. Continue to learn and remember that because there are so many different and valid voices, it is absolutely fundamental to purposely allow humility to walk before us in spaces dedicated to these voices. This keeps us open to learning and makes for the truest ally. Love you Jimmy
He beautifully shines from within always, just observe him, at home edition, at Rockefeller, here, now, always, he's always shining so bright because he gives us his heart, I know you feel him, I know you can feel his love
I agree
Beautifully written, very all said. Namasté dear ones 💗🙏
🙄😂 you people are nothing but zombies.
How beautiful!
As a black woman, it's really heartwarming to see such a sincere apology, even though I could argue that it wasn't necessary. I love you show, Jimmy ❤ thank you for doing what you believe is right
If he didn't Apologize you would argue, and seeing he did you say you could argue. Bitch you just wanna argue
No good. He be racist.
@Michael Russo
you're calling a young girl a profanity... and you play and upload yourself playing golf videos?
YEAH no wonder you have anger against woman. because you've never had one and never will.
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An apology video where no one is crying their eyes off and they’re actually apologizing instead of making an excuse, finally!! I know I’m not black so I’m not gonna talk about whether his apology should be accepted or not, but as a person who’s made mistakes, I think that what he did was the right thing to do. I really like Jimmy
Yeah, it's a good apology video. I think he probably did his crying off camera, which is the responsible thing to do.
Exactly! Sincerity is the key. Isn’t he friends with chris rock? I’d love to hear his thoughts on this issue
Well I'm black and I will say it for you. It absolutely should be accepted. He was genuine and he handled it very well. I'm proud of him.
Anne Liesveld yeah but because his apology is genuine. What I mean about crying on camera is Trisha Paytas kinda shit
Personally I dont think he has much to apologize for, his intentions WERE NOT TO BE RACIST, was it wrong? Yeah pretty much, was it racist? Only if YOU are as racist to the offense
Same with troduo, he wasn't actively trying to be racist, but we just want to point fingers cause racism IS REAL
We didn't need to see you apologize to know that you aren't racist, but damn what an impact it has. I'm proud of you for choosing to not stay silent. You challenged all of us to look inward by doing it yourself. You are being the change we want and you're setting a good example for all of us. I also took your guests advice and put my money in recurring payments where my mouth is. I'm an ER nurse, so I can't in good conscience go to the protests or the funeral which will be near me, but I make good money and I'm putting it to work to build up what I believe in. We're so lucky to have you. Thank you Jimmy for your heart.
I don't need to look inward or feel guilty for a millionaire being racist thank you very much.
Jimmy, you are not a bad man, you did a bad thing, and you are now doing all you can to put it right. Let your heart be your compass, and you cant ever go wrong if you lead with it. Lots of love from Canada!
I didn’t think I could gain any more respect for Jimmy until I watched this👏🏾 the followers he may lose from this weren’t real fans any way🤦🏾♀️
True
I don't feel sorry for him and I will copy this message to many of you to tell you why..jimmy fallon does not care about homeless people or black people he uses the Roots band to make himself look good..did you also know that his staff and writers are all mostly white and jimmy will not let anyone be a guest in his audience unless they are in a high income level and what they look like on facebook...this man has you all fooled he is not a nice guy and he is racist...how many black people do you see sitting in his audience..they don't make enough money to sit in his studio. I am glad this has happened to him.
@Archaryl I am not talking about the chris rock thing..I am telling you that jimmy and his group discriminate against certain people when picking his audience...no one cares about the chris rock thing...jimmy will only allow people with money into his inner group
Jimmy, you're not racist. You are one of the best guys on the planet right now. You're doing a great job - I look forward to listening to your voice and see your videos every day.
yes he is
@@mr.8999 You needa life instead of trolling.
@@jomontanee so do you and stop following me . Truth hurts huh dummy
@@mr.8999 Presenting your opinion as fact is both stupid and lazy. Until you present any evidence to prove your point, your opinion is just that...and a useless one at that.
A mistake was made. You have owned up to it and is willing to do better. The key is that you are open to unlearn old philosophy and embrace changes. Thank you for your commitment to create change. You still have my support!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
❤️ Jimmy, I appreciate you. Thank you for taking up courage and not staying silent. Thank you for using your platform to hold conversations that need to be had.
You're a good guy Jimmy, and you're leading now. People are going to need as many guys like you in the days to come as possible.
You are a good person Jimmy
How's a racist a good person?
"If anyone can stand up and say 'I haven't made a mistake'...run! Because that person is clearly a liar."
AMEN! Those who automatically think themselves flawless are unwilling to grow and learn. Even a noted expert in something should be able take in new information.
"We all are born flawed, but flawed is part of the journey we are on." Amazing, also "unwilling to grow and learn", gosh, yessssss, it's so important, humility is so important. To me, keeping in mind that *not harming others* is my main and, pretty much, only condition to be more or less sure of actions, is enough to guide me. If I screw up, I will look at what I did, where it came from, look at myself, and try my best to grow from there. But when your intention is good and you're willing to learn, taking a false step is better than standing still. That's what I believe, at least, and we all know how relative the notion of "good" can be, but..
Listening is loving 🧡
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@@maryluvsmusic9298 "All reality is that black people do not come from violence. We have violence put upon us" omg. Thank you so muuuuuuuch! That sentence shook me up, thinking back in time and history. Thank you 🧡
M. Rosario Martínez, you’re welcome 😉
I can stand up and say I never made a racist mistake, as far as I'm aware. This idiocy of feeling guilt without doing anything wrong needs to stop. I'm even convinced Jimmy Fallon here is joking. He's ridiculing the people who support this so called progressive message in their face. Any sane human can see his blackface performance was comedy, there was no racist intention and his current cry for sympathy is more childish than a three year old who accidently poured icecream all over his napkin. He's a hidden republican.
(Personally I study Asian culture on a daily basis and I frankly don't feel like I am racist in any way. I'm interested in other cultures and show my respect. There's no need to put blame on anyone simply because they're white.)
Supreme humility Jimmy. Respect.
I don't feel sorry for him and I will copy this message to many of you to tell you why..jimmy fallon does not care about homeless people or black people he uses the Roots band to make himself look good..did you also know that his staff and writers are all mostly white and jimmy will not let anyone be a guest in his audience unless they are in a high income level and what they look like on facebook...this man has you all fooled he is not a nice guy and he is racist...how many black people do you see sitting in his audience..they don't make enough money to sit in his studio. I am glad this has happened to him.
No a joke
You really think 2 months ago he really forgot the fact he did this??
@Andrés Nicolás Hernando Carton and they're eating this shit up😅
For those Celebrities who do say "I'm sorry" and what can I do to change" , Black people will remember it and be more willing to accept that you are not a racist over those who have wronged us and still remain silent.
Thank you Jimmy! As a Black Women in America, I accept your apology and thank you for saying something and doing something. We will remember those who stood by us during this time.
AND for those who didn't we will remember you as well.
100%
It's all about the intention behind it as opposed to apologizing. If someone isn't a racist person and was doing something socially acceptable at that time then I just don't care. It's not socially acceptable now so if the sketch was made now I'd be pissed. It was made a long ass time ago, before the movie white chicks was made. I think we need to focus on how people are behaving today and what's in their hearts as opposed to what someone did decades ago that had completely different societal norms.
why do celebrities need to apologize?? Their job is entertainment , not to sooth our poor souls
@@sydneyprescott3374 Celebrities and Influencers who make money off the very communities they offend should be responsible in times like this. They have a platform and power of suggestion. Thus a responsibility in not all but many cases.
@@sydneyprescott3374 WOW! Are you one of those folks who keep missing the point? This is really flying over your head. It you want to call me on my cellphone, we can discuss why they should apologize. I am more than happy to speak with you.
The sincerity and humility shown in this apology is all that the majority of the black community wanted in my opinion.
Know better, do better, teach better ✊🏾🙏🏾 thank you.
Jimmy fallon didn't want to lose his job.thats why he made this video.
No, that’s not “all the black community wants.” TF? Don’t speak for the majority of the black community like this. We deserve more than the bare minimum, which is what this is.
@@CocoaCookies_ I can speak on the majority of the black community where I reside and am involved with for what our beliefs and feelings are. Its about ownership, accountability, and changed behavior. What else can someone do? Cut off their arm or limb? Changed behavior and educating others is what a lot of the people in my community are looking for. We want to be heard and understood.
@@CocoaCookies_ What? did you want him to kill himself in protest for blm? stfu and let him apologise you god damn troglodyte
@@AlmightyAMV2004 The vast majority of Bleks won't be happy until WyPipo are left with nothing. Fallon is a sellout.
We love you Jimmy, you're alright bro 🤜🏾
Jimmy just stripped himself down to the basics and called on those in the know to set a new foundation for himself. Every white person need to do this. Admit they don't know it all or even know better. That's the heart of the problem imo. The feeling that we as whites no better. WE DON'T!! Total respect for Jimmy Fallon and his awareness of himself. WANTING to be better to do better is the first step and this was it. It's far better than wanting to LOOK better firing out tweets. Respect to you Jimmy.
😂 ok
Thanks Jimmy for even addressing your unknowns AND focusing your show on this important dialogue right now. It needs to happen all around. Keep highlighting what NAACP is doing.
Anna o connor you can always tell genuineness and remorse from the heart vs. bull crap apology only said to save their career and tears only cried for themselves. Jimmy was genuine all the way. We need more of this in the white community. It’s the true path to unity and healing wounds and hurts that have been aching for centuries for our brothers and sisters of color. This is the path of TRUE, LONG LASTING SYSTEMIC CHANGE❤️✌️.
I really like that he didn’t try to justify or explain away his past actions. So many people can’t seem to apologize without simultaneously trying to defend what they’re apologizing for.
It’s important to acknowledge your mistakes and apologize 🙌💯
Kimmel next?
Could never cancel you Jimmy. We appreciate your self reflection. We fight this fight together
And if this was a right-leaning comedian... SORRY, YOU ARE CANCELLED.
Good for you Jimmy!! Way to own and move forward towards true support.
People change. People be better. Here we only need solidarity and stopping racism.
This is really all we want...talking, sharing, understanding, growing, and being brave enough to have uncomfortable conversations and really look at ourselves...so grateful for the many great steps I've seen all around me
sojourneya T. I don’t want comedians apologizing for their jokes anymore. Ignorant people like you have made the world less funny and more neutered.
Everything is hard right now. Jimmy Fallon you are amazing and you bring love and happiness to so many people. I'm a bartender in Chicago. I've been out of work obviously and taking care of my mom that just got out of the hospital. She loves your show and you make her laugh. She wants one of your coffee mugs which I will get fot her. You have a great heart, so don't beat yourself up. Peace
Thank you Jimmy for doing this. Thank you for making us think about how we need to be part of the change needed in the country. You are a beautiful person. You make the world a bit better. May God truly bless you!
Thanks, Jimmy. So many are looking for solutions. Thank you Derrick Johnson for your easy-to-sink-in thoughts.
Jimmy you are not a racist, I have Never thought that. You are a sensitive and good person.
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JIMMY IS A RACIST. JIMMY IS NO DIFFERENT THAN DONALD TRUMP. BOTH ARE RACISTS.
@@nath-wp7xp wow! so your what they call a troll on the internet. Nice to meet you troll! 😊
@@nath-wp7xp trump continues to be racist but Jimmy tries to do better and did better
I can tell that Jimmy is truly sorry but the sketch did pass "practice and standards" for network television 20 years ago. But honestly I think he is much more concerned about the thought that maybe he hurt his friends feelings. I think that's all he really cares about. Jimmy is obviously a very caring person so to inadvertently hurt a friend would be the worst! Hang in there, Jimmy! We love you !
This is a joke. He’s not sorry he did the sketch, he’s sorry because it might negatively affect his career.
Yeah you can tell the honesty read from a teleprompter? Okay with the temporary course your country holds a few more of us have to die before there is a real up rise for the fight of equality.
Brandon Fig you’re part of the problem then
CanadianCatDog123 how am I part of the problem? Are you saying I’m apart of the problem because I don’t believe his BS apology. Because I don’t think he’s genuine in his sincerity. I think you are the problem. I think your the problem because you give him a pass but are quick to throw others under the bus. You’re a hypocrite.
Brandon Fig how am I a hypocrite? You don’t care that someone apologized for their actions
Jimmy, I am so proud of you and your courage. You are a man of integrity and a role model to your daughters as well as the youth of America. You strive to bring light and laughter in a horrible pandemic. You continue to share your thoughts and your family values. I look forward to watching you every week night and to see you converse with your guests. You are a gem and don't let anyone tell you differently.
Lord Toranaga If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Have a nice day
Lord Toranaga opinions are like assholes’. Everybody’s got one
courage to be a racist? sounds about white. this was from 2000, not yesterday. he had 20 years and said nothing. typical.
@Lord Toranaga 👍
@@SirNic4180 thank you 👍
Thank you Derrick Johnson. Powerful message of unity!
We appreciate you Jimmy🙏🏽🙏🏽. This all we need: open heart. No body is perfect..
Bless you Jimmy. I am watching you right now. Your show has been so powerful. Jimmy you are a good man. We have all made mistakes in our life. You showed us tonight how to publicly own them. Love you and your family. You've been there for all if us during this difficult time💜💜💜
This was very brave of you to do.
I too have made bad choices during my life.
Its not easy some times to own our mistakes but it makes us better people in the long run.
Stay safe everyone.
#justiceforgeorge
#cantbreathe
#OneMN
I love how his bravery only took a week. Such courage.
@@brockalbert5111 im sure that was more nbc than him
Hello sir thank you for being courageous and strong. I know you never had any bad intentions, but the fact that you apologized because it offended some people is something to really respect. This is a difficult time I am praying that God will bring peace back to America. God bless you all and please stay safe. Remember the real enemy is fear and aggression, only through love and truth we can get through this.
Thank you Jimmy, you did the right thing for speaking out and not remaining silent. I love that you put yourself out there and not only made yourself vulnerable to criticism, but made sure that you did something more than just apologise. And that is respect in my books.
Thank you for your honesty and reflection, for calling on the experts to guide you, and for committing to doing the work. I hope it inspires many others to self-reflect and take up the charge as allies as well!
I have NEVER seen jimmy sooo serious....... we love u Jimmmy.... we understand you....we dont blame you....we support you....we love you.....keep up your spirit Jimmmy.....we love you bubbly and cheerful....I waited so long for you to come back.... amidst this chaos all over the world....you r our silver lining....keep rocking....dont quit
I don't feel sorry for him and I will copy this message to many of you to tell you why..jimmy fallon does not care about homeless people or black people he uses the Roots band to make himself look good..did you also know that his staff and writers are all mostly white and jimmy will not let anyone be a guest in his audience unless they are in a high income level and what they look like on facebook...this man has you all fooled he is not a nice guy and he is racist...how many black people do you see sitting in his audience..they don't make enough money to sit in his studio. I am glad this has happened to him.
@@tacyquartermaine6170 well I'm not glad and where is the proof for your allegations?
@@zeeshantahir2620 Honey are you just blind or stupid...or both? I can see you worship celebrities...good luck with that honey they will never give you the time of day
@@zeeshantahir2620 honey I have friends who work for nbc in new york...I have seen and heard what goes on...do you recall a man named matt lauer? also nbc allows these men to get away with loads of stuff? What do you think go on at these places?
@@tacyquartermaine6170 I'm neither blind nor stupid but the thing is I'm from a different country and I dont know much about stuff that goes on there. If NBC and all other celebrities are alike then they all should be condemned just not Jimmy for a thing he did 20 yrs back and has even apologized for
We love you Jimmy. It would be different if you didn't have sincerity and sadness in your eyes. Thank you for speaking out.
Jimmy, you went about this the right way, talking to other black leaders and experts and treating this as a learning experience! This isn't a one-time thing like you said, its an ongoing process of learning!
A lot of apologizes could learn from you! I look forward to seeing you continue this way of thinking in the future not just for this one time mistake!!
🙄 he is trying to save his show dummy. He dont care about your skin color.
Part of what underscored the honesty of this apology is that he admitted that the risk of personal loss prompted his initial nonresponse which only compounds the larger problem. He does care - and not just about himself as some cynical people might say.
"How can the black community dismantle a problem that they didn't create?" James Corden"
in other words, it is a class problem, not a racial problem. poverty problem.
Are you sure? When you go into the streets in the masses during a pandemic, loot and riot, I believe you do create a lot of problems.
By working toward solutions with fellow Americans/people worldwide. Enlighten the ignorant. Encourage support. Celebrate change as it comes. Be understanding. (Get Norman Lear to shake up TV again--LOL!)
Do you know the percentage of black/white/other looters?
Oppression is not based on colour it's based on socio economics and class. Funny thing is I hear people from BLM saying white people shouldn't have a voice as their privileged excludes them.... This is racism ... The millions of white children born into poverty with drug addict parents ... show me there privilege compared to middle class black children. Understand this is not a race issue. Also 77% of black children live in single parent households, look at the statistics 2 parent households are twice as likely to purchase property and acquire wealth. I realise the prison system is fucked and takes away fathers however this may be 1% at the absolute most. 76% of black fathers abandon their children. This here is the real "structural" "systematic" issue.
Jimmy, you incredibly kind, sensitive, vulnerable man.
When humans of your character know better you WILL do better. This experience turned you from a non-racist into an anti-racist. You are the example now to all of us white folks on _how we help and not hinder now._
I will always remember this and your honesty and courage and example. This was amazing and gives me such hope that finally things will change. I've had decades of just witnessing assassinations, murders, tortures, mass incarcerations, hypocracies. blatant inequities -- yet perpetually business as usual for us white folks. And I've never known how to use my whiteness to stop it. There is this huge "whitewashed wall" all my life where those you love stare at you (or disown you) if you say you understand the bigotry and protests. Your courage has ignited more courage inside me, to become more anti-racist and find more ways I can 'act' not just 'say'. Thank you so much. *_The time is now._* (Actually the time was 400 years ago.)
Bobbie Ma...I applaud your honesty & your willingness to make a difference! Your words were moving! As I type with tears 😭 in my eyes! This is outstanding 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾! These are some of the changes “we” have been asking for & questioning why such the disconnect among individuals of different races? Why the fear? Why the hate? But our concerns were falling off the face of the earth! It’s unfortunate that it took the loss of Mr. George to get the world to see our pain, our struggles, our concerns, our lives as human beings!!! Tragic + power in #’s = change 🥰! As a Black woman I have to step up and change my outlook as well. Im not a racist but have learned to be reserved because I never can tell if white people are in fear of me, hate me, don’t care to be associated with me etc. I have one White female friend & I think that’s sad! The world is so diverse there should be a list of friends in my call list of multiple races! Im ready for change! Im ready to make the necessary steps to become a more well-rounded human being. ✌🏽
So if jimmy apologized, so when is Dave Chappele gonna apologize to the white community about playing a white faced reporter on his show years ago???? Hashtag do you see the silver linings
@@matttcurry1429 😢 It's because this is not about Dave chapelle its about Jimmy Fallon. You need to take a little more time, (besides making an easy comment on YT,) to track down Mr. Chapelle and ask HIM that- if that's how you choose to use your time. There are lots of reasons all of us do things.
_"What-Aboutism"_ can go on forever, I can do it too but I'm not into that very much. It solves nothing except to keep the status quo. The status quo is immoral, cruel, offends the God I worship, blames the victims, is indefensible and not debatable. Did you miss the point of what Jimmy said and not see the genuine anguish in his eyes?
I know something has you upset, but please try to do what Jimmy did and think a little deeper. We all, or most of us, are doing that right now even if we've had a life time of trying to figure it out. There is always more improvement for all of us. It can hurt to go deep inside. Do a few hours googling on "American reconstruction"
"Emmitt Till" , "Jim Crow",
"Voter poll taxes in 1950 America", "American slaves 3/5 persons?", "Tamir Rice", "minstrel shows", " Memphis sanitary workers strike 1968"---- this list can go down to hell and back 400 times. It tears my heart out my whole life to keep learning more, a bottomless pit, but change only comes by educating the majority and powerful. I'm pretty poor *but I'm powerful just because of the color of my skin.* I was born powerful and so were you.
Too many things to research? Then I ask you just look up Emmitt Till and pretend for a moment that was some white child you dearly loved. _Really look at his face._ White men did that after kidnapping him. For me, I think I can ponder a few reasons Mr. Chapelle might choose to use 'whiteface'. But that's just me. Go debate him. All I ask, from one white person to another, is go deeper inside yourself. If you still feel as you do then that's how it will be for you.
*"Divided WE stand, United WE fall." 😢
@@bobbiema6671 to your answer.. You are racist towards everybody that is not the color of your skin.... You are like the officer that killed George Floyd.. Its a double standard lie... Jimmy fallon gets called but not other comedians. It a pc lie. Call out dave Chappele like you called out jimmy fallon and i forget to mention adam sandler in his zohan movie. You jusy proven like most you are racist towards others that are not the color of your skin.. Wake up and i hope you can save yourselve
@@maryluvsmusic9298 ruclips.net/video/Iab1avGRXOY/видео.html
I appreciate jimmy for this. This hit home. NO JUSTICE. NO PEACE.
I love you Jimmy. Thank you for this. I’m so proud of you for making this video.
I love this. Jimmy didn't stay silent. He didn't make excuses. He said, "I'm sorry. I'm going to learn." You can tell he is extremely uncomfortable but I think that's why it's so powerful. He is willing to be uncomfortable because he wants to make amends and to help prevent others from making the same mistakes. And than instead of pretending like he's an expert (like so many white people do) he brings in somebody who is to teach not only him but his viewers.
@Andrés Nicolás Hernando Carton I don't believe Jimmy had any real malice behind the impression. He's guilty of being insensitive, but I think Lorne Michaels should be called to task. Because he is the boss on SNL & gave the green light for the sketch in the first place.
Thanks for sharing your authenticity with all of us. You and The Roots have unburdened my days during COVID Lockdown and now your honesty is helping shine light on the truths I need to see in myself.
Chris Rock should have hosted this in white face as Jimmy
"People want to have a quick fix outpour and then go back to their corners. The way we keep the momentum going, is keeping the dialogue open; appreciating the uniqueness we ALL bring to the table and celebrating that uniqueness and not allowing demagogues to create OTHERNESS from peolple that may be different"
DERRICK JOHNSON, preach!
Please show me where he mentioned white, yellow, pale and pinstripe uniqueness and celebrating it. He only wants to celebrate Blacks. He wants an even playing field...he needs to acknowledge all races.
K Coy please look up the word ALL. and please step out of your corner and act like we are in this together, not against anybody. peace
@@kcoy7988 what's wrong with blacks being on an even playing field as you call it everyone should be on the same level in life as of basic rights so if he is focusing on blacks, good hopefully it will get us close to the same level so we can actually play on the field together. I love being humble and black love you all
@@zErazEruz I believe we could have a conversation. I love humble people. Don't care what color they are.
I want us all to be on same level. No problem there.
But there is a problem when someone lies about me. What I am saying is people need to look up for their comfort and quit looking outward for flimsy feel good moments.
@@kcoy7988 Idk about u dude, but i find vampyrish pale kinda pretty fkn unique too.
That aside, he meant All as in everyone, not just one or the other, you troll.
Everything that Mr. Johnson said is so true! Quite a while back, I watched Ellen DeGeneres interview two 5 year old boys who insisted that they were twins, even though one of them was white and the other little boy was black. In the eyes of children they see no difference. If only people could learn from their young children. Praying that racism ends in our Country.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
When I was in first grade, living in London, I stood at the bus stop with my mom. I remember a tall man who asked my mom whether it was ok if he gave me a coin (it was a shiny silver-looking U.S. coin with a cool engraving). My mom said yes, and I thanked the man. I was happy and excited. Then I noticed a couple of women nearby talking to each other in loud whispers about the black man who was talking to me. I didn’t understand what they were saying. Black man? I looked and looked, but I just didn’t get what they were talking about. When we all got on the bus I kept trying to figure it out, and then it dawned on me. The kind man who gave me the coin had darker skin than me. Not black, but brown. But I figured that’s what they meant by black man. Until that moment, I never saw any difference in anyone’s skin color. And I had already lived in different countries where people came in all shapes and colors. It was really wierd to become aware of skin color and realize that it meant something (negative, in this case) to these women. Wierd and sad.
We love you, Jimmy!!!🥺
This is literally George Orwell's 1984
It really is.
@@THE1BELOWANDABOVEALL “Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right.” 1984
We are not in an absolute dystopia quite yet but if we carry on this way we will be.
You bring a lot of joy to a lot of people, with your light hearted and always silly humor. We appreciate that you're able to come forward and acknowledge a mistake that you made in the past, all we can do is learn and move forward. Thank you for all the good you also bring to your viewers!
“Racism is learned.” Yes, and often at the subconscious level. I’m a subconscious racist because I was raised white in a racist, white-dominated culture. I’ve been doing my best all my adult life to uproot this and I’m sure I need to do more. Jimmy, you have demonstrated-with courage and honesty-how do to this uprooting. May this inspire millions of the rest of us to do our uprooting and the collective uprooting that is required. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌈🌈🌈
Carolyn Shaffer I'm glad you wrote this. My secret guilt is that I too, was raised in casual racism. I always hated it,but as a child had no voice. Decades later,I still have to stop those knee-jerk reactions. It sucks,but I fight this most days...x
Colorism has been indoctrinated into the American psyche since this nation's inception. We all have been affected by it. We don't realize how much until it is exposed to us, often through some type of confrontation. As long as a blind man is surrounded by blind men, then he thinks his condition is not only normal but the unspoken ideal. It isn't until he is confronted with someone having sight, that he could even begin to fathom that his condition is abnormal and that not only is it abnormal but it is reversible. Some of the "blind", are too ashamed and will allow their pride to dig themselves deeper into denial and darkness, refusing to implement change because their identity has been based solely on their "blindness". And if they stop being blind then they don't know who to be. But there are those that crave the light. They get a taste of what it's like to see and they won't settle for anything less than full illumination. They are willing to not only examine themselves but implement the necessary changes because what good is a diagnosis and a prognosis if you aren't going to take the medicine that kills the disease...My prayer is that you remain consistent and persistent in your desire to change and grow. You may fall but that doesn't mean you quit. As you remain consistent, you will learn a new way while simultaneously uprooting white supremacist propaganda. And as you do this you are rewritting the script for future generations. God bless you.
This is exactly correct. I oppose racism, but I have long recognized that I am a subconscious racist, and that I need always to work to make sure that I do not carelessly say or do racist things. I can remember things that I've said or done in the past that I am very sorry for, things that have taught me lessons that have helped me to avoid making similar mistakes later on. But even today, and I've been around for a long time, I understand that I must always be aware of my own subconscious racism so that I do not say or do things that can hurt people.
This is the one thing that I disagreed with in Jimmy Fallon's comments. He said "I am not a racist", and of course he does oppose racism. But it is easier to avoid making mistakes if we recognize that we are all racists, at least subconsciously, and have to exercise constant vigilance.
As a straight white male, I know that I have benefited from institutional discrimination. It's important to acknowledge that privilege and realize that your actions can be racist even if you didn't intend them to be. You make a mistake and you learn from it.
The doll experiment is a chilling example of how racism is implicitly taught at such an early age. Subconscious and repressed racism can be insidiously harmful in its own way.
The Doll studies are terribly flawed and were addressing the effects of segregation so not really relevant
When you know better, you do better! 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻
Well said and very true.
Thank you for this. Everyone needs to hear this message. So many see the problem but don't know how to help fix it.
It starts by reflection and educating yourself. That's what Jimmy did. That's how to get through life. Reflection is continuous but it's necessary for growth in any and all facets of life
As a white woman who worked hard during college towards social and racial equality, I have dismayed by what is STILL here. Yet I too realize that I had to dig deep that even though I had done that in my past I have indirectly been complicit in this narrative. I have reached out to my black friends and asked what can I do better, looked at things that I indirectly do that are continuing to perpetuate systemic racism. Jimmy you are one of the reasons I started watching the Tonight Show again....I appreciate your candor and kindness. You can make us all better on all fronts, much respect to you and all the guests you are sharing with us. We together can become better, you are appreciated and loved!!
This right here is truth
and reconciliation...
Canada should learn from this.
This is humility, this is healing.💜 no matter how long ago it happened it must have weighed heavy on his heart and in others hearts. It's good to talk about it. It's good to learn from it....it's good to move forward in a positive way....stay safe everyone....stay dilligent....peace and love to you all.
People are staying safe by gathering close together in their thousands spreading a deadly global virus 👍
This is not humility this is pathetic and weird and is everything George Orwell warned would happen.
He made no Mistake it was. A comedy sketch And he did a great impression of Chris rock people are just to big of babies today
I love what he said about missing out on the gifts of minorities due to institutional racism. I think that’s true whenever we have institutional prejudice of any kind.
I love Jimmy never for a minute did I ever think he was racist and now I appreciate him even more for doing this speech and doing this program, having these guests is Awesome.
We r all racists especially white people. That's the only part I disagree with Jimmy. I love Jimmy for practicing his apology. Its liberating and ushers in new behaviors. Thanks
Carolyn Corbin I was brought up in a diverse community. I have always talked about different cultures, different color to my children. The first baby doll my daughter had was a black baby. Which she was teased for it. I always stood up to anyone trying to change my children’s choice of friends of color. In my home we had books addressing diversity. Some of the schools don’t even teach diversity in the classrooms. I housed teenagers of color that were homeless and they lived with my family until they got on their feet. I have had people say nasty things to me about it, I wasn’t going to let anyone get to me. I have family who are married to men of color. Some people say the wrong things and Jimmy made a mistake in the past and so did many comedians who didn’t always write their own skits, they poked fun about this. I believe people are human and make mistakes they should be adult enough to apologize. Jimmy did this, its important that we have this talk and listen to how we can change what is happening in the world. And not say Oh all white people are racist. I don’t mean anything by saying this, I hear this all the time from people. It’s almost like turning our backs and saying that’s the way it is. It needs to stop that is for sure. I think now a change is happening around the world and making us all come together. Thank you for your comment
I don't feel sorry for him and I will copy this message to many of you to tell you why..jimmy fallon does not care about homeless people or black people he uses the Roots band to make himself look good..did you also know that his staff and writers are all mostly white and jimmy will not let anyone be a guest in his audience unless they are in a high income level and what they look like on facebook...this man has you all fooled he is not a nice guy and he is racist...how many black people do you see sitting in his audience..they don't make enough money to sit in his studio. I am glad this has happened to him.
tacy quartermaine , completely agree with you and felt his “apology “ was weak and didn’t really feel like an apology but an excuse for his behavior.He is always extremely critical of anyone in the public eye who makes mistakes, and harps on their mistakes. My grown children grew up in a diverse neighborhood and attended public schools, and we actually were unaware of people still experiencing racism. Maybe there are other families like mine, that are unaware because they also lived in diverse communities. I feel like a lot of these celebrities talk a big talk, but don’t practice what they preach. You have a point here. These celebrities need to practice what they preach by employing more diverse people, and giving them equal opportunities and pay.
Carolyn Corbin to say white people are the most racist is dumb 😂
I don't keep up on current news and was surprised to learn anyone would suggest his show be cancelled based on a sketch he did 20+ years ago. That's nuts. Bigger than that though, Jimmy, you showed the ultimate in respect and maturity. You can be funny as hell, and more sincere than most. Kuddos for the courage and for being such a leader. Admiration I feel....
penelopefp the same people that will forgive him will call out trump for saying something not even close to racist but it hurts your feelings. Just because you like someone doesn’t make it ok and saying it was 20 years doesn’t fix it either.
@@Tolandruth And what you said will not fix it either. Our President was one of the first I heard say That cop needs to brought to justice for what he did to Lloyd.
You hurt my feelings dissing my President, whatcha going to do to make that right, Huh?
K Coy I am pro trump I think you’re confused
@@kcoy7988 The US government is seen as comedy globally. America is now seen globally as a sad joke due to its totally failed response to this epidemic. We dont hate Americans, but your government is killing you. The USA has 4% of the worlds population but 30% of the Covid19 deaths.
The USA has 73x the Covid19 deaths (per capita) than here in Oz.
@@Tolandruth You are probably right. It's been a rough couple of days.
I've settled down. Hope the rioters are able to do the same.
It's all just too sad. God bless America and everyone in it.
I so much prefer these at home, intimate talks than the more flashy ones on your show in front of an audience. This is much more interesting to me.
I just wish he wasn't READING this heartfelt message. Why not just speak from the Heart?! 😩😭
@@luckyjasonfan Yeah I know but I guess he didn't wanna miss anything out.
Well hopefully we will have several more global pandemics to satisfy your needs.
@@itistime467 yes because a pandemic is required to have intimate chats.
Get a life, who gives a fuck
I appreciate that Jimmy brought actual experts and talks about the issue.
I don't feel sorry for him and I will copy this message to many of you to tell you why..jimmy fallon does not care about homeless people or black people he uses the Roots band to make himself look good..did you also know that his staff and writers are all mostly white and jimmy will not let anyone be a guest in his audience unless they are in a high income level and what they look like on facebook...this man has you all fooled he is not a nice guy and he is racist...how many black people do you see sitting in his audience..they don't make enough money to sit in his studio. I am glad this has happened to him.
@@tacyquartermaine6170 I have been in Fallons audience twice with my head wrap on. We got tickets through a booking company that provides tix for all the talk shows. Fallon does not handpick his audience.
I have no FB for him to check and I WISH MY INCOME WAS HIGH. Read what the Roots actually say about Fallon. Do you know any blacks that applied for a writer's position had the quals and creds and was turned down? Probably not. This is a fabrication.
@@tacyquartermaine6170 plus nothing has happened. He will not miss a beat and perhaps will be better for it. I think black face is that Al Jolsen ish. I was not offended and am tired of white liberals telling me what should get my back up. Is there offense to be found in White Chicks and Coming to America? What is the difference. This is a non issue created by the same people that call the police on you if you tell them to put your dog on a leash. There is real shite to be mad about.
@@Farandawayga I know people who work with that group and I know exactly what goes on. You won't change my mind on this one boo boo.
@@tacyquartermaine6170 boo boo? My bad didnt know I was dealing with an intellect.
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@@dianatlut1199 ia KK .. salam kenal .. sehat selalu .. amin 🙏
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Back when I was in highschool, as show director in Annuals Art Performing, I suggested my friend to do a black face when they performed Sajojo Dance. Back then, it's not racist, I'm not one, and I never intended to be one by suggesting that, but now it's inappropriate. I felt sorry for thatm
I was worried for him when I heard the news because I really don’t believe that he is racist. I’m so glad he addressed it and that he’s stated plainly that he is not a racist. Apologizing like that could not have been easy.
What news? Where is there news that Jimmy was racist?
@@morbidsun05 Apparently somebody dredged the SNL archives from 20 years ago and found a skit where Jimmy wore blackface. This is amazingly uncool now, and it probably wasn't a good idea then. Part of Twitter was trying to cancel him as a racist because he wore blackface once 20 years ago with the parody target's permission.
Me too. I was so worried for him.
"I really don’t believe that he is racist"
most people aren't but the racially woke hate machine needs people to cower in fear of it after their character gets publicly assassinated with thought crime claims. No one called the current president racist until he ran for president as a republican.
Jimmy, I’m so glad to see you tonight. My daughter is the same age as you are & I would be so very proud of you right now if I was your Mom. God Bless you and your family Jimmy....
What a beautiful comment to make ❤️
His humility and genuine interest in learning how not to accidentally offend people again makes me like him now. I love genuine people.
Yea if President Trump did black face u the satanic left wing liberals would crucify him lol, fucking hyprocites
@@johndoe-gn6nk I think that the reason fallon got a pass was cause Chris rock was fine with it. Cancel culture is really bad though also it’s less about liberal or not it’s more about how privileged you are. Man can’t talk bad about a woman but a woman can talk bad about a man
😂😂
Calls Trump racist
Is actually racist himself
WOW! This was the most moving and powerful 13 minutes of video that I have ever seen. Thank you Jimmy....p.s. I'm clicking on NAACP.org and getting involved
Jimmy, I respect you so much for this. I deeply appreciate your humility. I hope to always be like you: to acknowledge, learn from my mistake, and apologize if I do or say something racist without knowing it. I do think it starts with vulnerable conversations like this. And this talk between you two was helpful.
It means a whole lot for Jimmy Fallon to express himself and admit his mistake of what he did on SNL, that one time. And it also meant a lot for Derrick to come forward to express his thoughts on Fallon's opening monologue. It was needed and it was powerful. People really need to look into Fallon's eyes and understand that he was indeed sorry for what he has done and even though that was only 20 years ago, it was best to express it today and understand that it was wrong and still is wrong to portray someone who is black. Fallon should be thankful for what he did and so should Derrick, on how he should see everyone come together and express themselves on what the next steps are, for this country and during these very unsafe and uncertain times.
It would mean more if Jimmy wasn't shamed into thinking he did anything wrong in the first place. Has anyone asked Chris Rock what he thinks if it's wrong or not? Takes more courage to realize reverse racism is the same as racism and to stand up and say stop. What happened with George Floyd was a human killing another human. But it's people like these in this video and people like you romanticizing who "Jimmy Fallon" is, that is the problem. You saw color. A person with a regular shred of common sense only saw one human killing another.
@@robfulco4739 To understand the historical significance and ramifications of a national TV show host, Rob, is just straight up ignorance. You do what Jimmy did, publicly apologize and move on. Jimmy also has years of helping black people in the arts which helped him. That's the point. If you don't have that, I don't want a racist like you anywhere near my children. Your parents were truly awful humans to let you think like that. Trump will lose in a landslide in a few months, and things are going to be very different for people like you. Thank God, for that. The real one.
@@11matt11 The problem is, no one is raising black people up like this. They are only bring Jimmy down. Public shaming does not forgive people of their sins...That Jimmy did not commit in that situation. No one cares that you have been taught to feel guilty for something you can't help. Keep diluted about November. You can save up your tears for when Trump wins and it is overwhelming for you.
@@robfulco4739 Trump is not going to win now. And sorry for trying to make Amerca a better place, which means people are less angry, and it's less violent for everyone, which helps us all. Except for people like you.
@@11matt11 You can keep pointing your finger at everyone else, but you have 3 other fingers pointing back at yourself. 2.5 millions new jobs in May and your candidate can't even remember he's on camera and racially accusing black people as not being black if they vote for the other guy. No devision going on there. You are making blanket claims that Trump will loose...what facts do you have to back that up? I am not talking about short lived riots or a blown out of proportion pandemic with an artificial recession. What has Joe done in 40 years that surpassed what Trump has done in 4? Racism is still alive and being used to stoke fires by the same guy that has been in government for 40 years. I hope you have plenty of toilet paper to wipe both your ass and tears from your eyes come November.
I think it’s clear that Jimmy does feel bad. I think he is genuinely sorry. Sorry that he might’ve hurt a friend or friends. Even if it was ok 20 years ago. Thank you for speaking out. We love you Jimmy 🙏🏽💕💞
I love you Jimmy! As a Black Woman fighting for change it is this kind of conversation - rooted in compassion and empathy that gives me hope. I am NOT fighting for nor do I want to live in a world that does not have forgiveness in its foundation. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." John 8:7.
you know what really hurts the most is that this is the first time that i saw him sad and didn’t even smile because i know how jimmy fallon is a such a positive person that he will do everything just to make us smile. im not used to seeing jimmy sad, it really breaks my heart seeing him like this.
Jimmy, I'm super glad that you have stood your grounds about this. Silence is **NEVER** golden at all. We must stick together and love Jimmy and forgive him because of his actions. Canceling him is **NEVER** an option and it's **NEVER** an excuse at all!
hopefully this is the end of the stupid cancel culture due to black face.
I had been holding my breath all week. I was sad and worried for Jimmy. But his integrity and sincerity is carrying the day once again. 😇 Thank G-d, truly. 🙌🏼
he handled this so gracefully.
I'm a black man I so appreciate your transparency Jimmy. I receive your apology and ask that you NEVER stop speaking about the injustice until CHANGE comes. I LOVE YOU JIMMY FALLON AND YOU ARE MY BROTHER!!
Whoa "silence is the biggest crime" wow. Felt. Black Lives Matter.
Brigitte Rolens I hope that instead of people saying his apology is bullshit, they hear that quote. It’s strong and true.
#justiceforgeorge
#cantbreathe
#OneMN
@@LadySKizo right, because you know his haters are gonna say it's bullshit..
That gave me chills.
Fallong has been a criminal for many years then. What a POS.
This was so powerful. And honest. And brave. None of us are perfect. But to own up to your lapse in judgement in front of millions of viewers and to sincerely apologize and to start taking steps to become your best self takes real strength. Thank you, Jimmy for allowing us to go on this journey with you 🙏❤️
Jimmy, I may not know you, and you might not even read this. But this country needs more men like you. More people like you. America needs to acknowledge the wrongdoings to blacks and minorities dating back to the origin of the country. And then implement a plan a righteous plan and give black people in this country, OUR COUNTRY and move forward.
True we need people like Jimmy Fallon in every country
@JeremyLopez Very well said 👏👏👏
Your comment makes me teary.
Jo Montanee ok
😂 you people have your heads so far up your own asses
Thank you for speaking up Jimmy!
Thank you Jimmy for your vulnerability, courage, and willingness to learn and grow. It’s a model many should emulate. 💕
Well done, Jimmy, very well done.
As soon as this video started I and I'm sure most of you could tell that Jimmy is quite upset. That hurts my heart. Cheer up Jimmy.
You are not racist brother no worries
I agree with you
Right we got way bigger fish to fry
I agree as well. I've been watching Jimmy Fallon for years and the only thing that he is guilty of is admiring the black culture NOT mocking or disrespecting it. Furthermore, this is not the time for trivial and fake outrage over something a comedian did 20 years ago. America is literally on fire right now!!!
Thank you for having Mr. Johnson. This was very enlightening. We need the wisdom and guidance of those who "know" what to do. Thank you. Let the conversation continue.
Loved the sincerity and humbleness Jimmy. It's about being honest and not running away. We are all humans with hearts....show love to everyone ❤️
What is wrong with us all.. so many tears in this endless culture war. We all make mistakes but your strength is to own your mistakes, so Thank you Jimmy. We all need to do better and come together as one people with love and hope.
Coming together is effortful not passive
What mistakes?? I would never apologize...to any race
It was a f*king comedy and impression..he didnt do anything bad. If he has to apologize, then Marlon amd Shawn Wayans have to apologize for White Chicks movie!...i mean wtf... This all thing is absurd
@@dutd6188 I know. But watching him owns his action and take tesponsibility with his heart wide open, you can't help but follow his footsteps.
@@dutd6188 fine to make you happy we all are mad at a white chicks movie. The only example vs the centuries degrading practice used to mock and disgrace black people and for predominantly white people to "wear Black skin" and "imitate" Blackness. Did all the white race feel offended by white chicks and have racial Inferiority stereotypes reinforced? White people dress up in our skin color for centuries to mock and celebrate us and all I've heard is "what about white chicks".
@@jomontanee what do you know? You know someone putting your skin color on with make up or mud or tar and acting like a fool and saying it's a representation of you or that they are celebrating you? Somebody so obsessed with your talent it comes beyond them getting a hair style or clothing like you. They color their skin; a practice rooted in racism and stigma against Black people.
Jimmy, I think I admire and love you more than ever after this show. You have shown us all how to take the first step. Be the change today!
Very brave and courageous of you Jimmy.
pfffttt sure, he doesnt want to lose his show
@@mr.8999 Did you see his family? If you have a family like his you will never care about any job.
@@jomontanee 🙄 he needs that job to support his family you dumbass. That is why he was afraid to lose his show. I'm sorry but how have you people become so brain washed is beyond me.
Hi Jimmy so good to see you back...you were missed. Thank you for being honest and open with the world.
Thank you Jimmy! I stayed with and marched with MLK when I was 15.. What you have just done is so important.
I wondered where you went or if you got cancelled. So glad you are back and spoke out. Thank you
Thank you for recognizing the issue and apologized. We need more people to dig deep and own up to their mistakes, it’s one step to move forward
We love you, Jimmy. I’m so glad that you’ve taken what could have been a set back and used it to grow, to lead, and to use your position as an entertainer to support an anti-racism movement across the country! I hate that our country is suffering and experiencing so much pain right now, but this is an opportunity to rise. Thank you, Derrick, for these tips on how to be a better ally. I’ll be joining the NAACP.
That was incredibly courageous, Jimmy. You have such a big heart. I am so grateful to you for all these years of Love and Laughter. You have helped get me out of a bad funk many many times. It has been such a joy to see you at home and meet your family as well. It is true, we could all do better. (me included) Much better. Thank you. Namaste
I dig the fact he pursued powerful voices in the black community for his band and his guests.
Guys like Common and the Roots, from distinct cities like Chicago and Philadelphia.
Hell, his love just for those guys is actually obvious.
I definitely respect Jimmy for facing his past.
You can't sail (move forward) when your anchor (past) is down (heavy).