The concept of racism was created to function as the shiny object that would distract American citizens from the deeper social issue that is classism. People were focused on the constructed concept of racism instead of fighting for free education, free healthcare, affordable housing, and a fair justice system.
I’m in tears right now. Typing this after you guys said, “God was very intentional in making everyone of us. He doesn’t make any mistakes.” That touched my heart. Growing up in a predominantly white environment I always felt like my white peers were superior to me in all aspects because they couldn’t relate to my struggles at home or growing up. Thank you for using your platform to speak up about this and use it for God’s glory, it means the world to us :,) ❤️
Remember Breonna Taylor and Atatiana Jefferson too. It happened a couple months ago but no one brought their cases up until now. I think that's very sad
There has been a shift in the spirit and in the natural. I’m a 62 year old African American female born and raised in Detroit, Los Angels and Highland Park. I’ve seen and experienced so much racially, socially and spiritually. A change is in progress. Thank you for your transparency. Your family is beautiful💜
I’m a strong black woman. However, when my son ran into my room showed me the video death of George Floyd while the officer looked straight into theI was livid, hurt, angry, sad, hopeless, fearful and hopeful. I cried and I haven’t been able to get over the pain I am feeling over his murder on video no less. I’m grieving and I am profoundly sad. I having been praying to God for forgiveness, strength, understanding, justice, and peace. Please pray for me. My name is Latricia. Thank you for this video. God Bless your family.
Latricia you are not alone and Dr. Anita Philips is a therapist and she has a podcast on what has taken place. Its on Spotify. I hope this will help you to heal. God Bless you
I HOPE YOU HAVE THE SAME REACTION EVERY TIME AN INNOCENT BABY IS MURDERED IN ITS MOTHERS WOMB . EQUALLY EVIL PEOPLE PUSH BODILY RIGHTS TO SNUFF OUT LIFE IN SUCH A PAINFUL HIDEOUS WAY AND THE LEFT IS THE AUTHOR OF IT. WHAT ABOUT THOSE DEAD BLACK LIVES , WHY MY FRIEND ????? WHY DON'T THEY MATTER ????
Lol I saw it too I want one now. Spoke too soon it’s out of stock. But here is the link of where the hoodie is from: www.janaemason.com/curly-apparel/hair-type-poppin-black
It's truly a blessing to here Brian sharing how far he has come with the understanding of the black culture, you can see and know how much love he have for Lexi by taking his time to be fully aware of her cultural background. Now having a child with a mix culture will bring it home even more.....last and not less I love that you both knows the Lord and with the understanding that seek he first the kingdom of heaven and all his righteousness will be added onto you. May the Lord continue to bless your family as you both look to him for answer through his Holy Spirit that will guide you.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Amen... Before change we must first acknowledge the problem. We claim to be free, and slavery is over... or have they just modernised slavery? Freedom on a leash. 😔
@@gloriaa.2442 MLk felt the same but he still refused to let Black people's basic rights be trampled on Esp when White Evangelicals weren't going out of their way to cape for Black people's basic rights during that time.
Thanks for this conversation! Thanks for your transparency, Brian. You two keep doing what you're doing. This is YOUR channel and we appreciate you. Blessings!
It's good to hear your perspective as a biracial couple, I think your testimony and experience can have a very positive impact on society as alot of people are racist because of their background alot is ignorance and fear. God bless you guys 🙏💕❤
Thank you Brian , You understand , I know it's the love of GOD that makes you feel the way you do. When you see wrong , say something do something. GOD bless you both
God bless you! I love how Brian or Bryan were open to change and realize what's going on. I really love your whole family(meaning both sides). Keep talking what your talking about. Some people want to stay in ignorance. Keep praying ! Bye Aza is beautiful!
Tell that person if they don't want real conversations on real life then don't watch! I love your channel because we have real conversations, especially because I'm a black woman in an interethnic marriage.
Just when I thought I couldn't love your channel more than what I do yall go and put out this video 😭🙌🏽 Lexi I can't imagine the strength it took and continues to take to educate those who don't understand the systemic racism our country is built on. Your courage and PATIENCE speaks volumes! Brian thank you for being brave enough to share your journey of enlightenment to the black oppression in America. I appreciate your transparency! Aza is so blessed to have such awesome parents and I know she is going to be a force to be reckoned with in her generation 💯 I definitely understand the hopelessness you guys mentioned I am a black woman with 6 black brothers and a black husband and I constantly have to remain prayerful on their behalf. Honestly I had been watching videos on where black people are safest in the world and actually considered moving to Asia lol it's sad that this crossed my mind not to broaden my horizons but because I worry about the safety of my husband and my future black children. 😔😔 At the end of the day I have to trust God, like you said we have to seek God for what HIS will is. Thank you for this video it's always such a blessing.
As an African American mother and grandmother of males (one grandaughter) I am so proud of you both. You are a shining example of what we all should strive to embrace. I pray for your divine protection and God's favor on your life.
Thank you so much for this intimate and real topic that is happening in our world today. Thank you for the youth perspectives as interracial parents. Stay safe and strong in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen
I’m grateful that you two always present your opinions in an educated and encouraging, loving way. Please continue to utilize your platform. Love you in the spirit of Christ.
I LOVE THE FACT YOU TAKE THE TIME TO SPEAK ABT THIS.. I DID WATCH THE 13 DOCUMENTARY AND IT OPEN MY EYE TO SO MUCH THINGS.. AND I COULDN'T STOP CRYING... I'M FROM JAMAICA AND I'VE LEARNED ALOT.... IT'S JUS CRAZY MAN ... THIS BEEN GOING ON TOO LONG NOW!!!!THINGS NEED TO FOR THE BETTER WE NEED YOU LORD..🙏
Brian & Lexy ~ I truly appreciate your in-depth conversations you've had on racism! I'm in my mid+ 60's and have said since junior high school that "we will never be equal. Those of us who were stolen from our African countries and brought here to build this country to build it to a powerful nation...will never be treated equally." At the age of 6 I was forced to use a port a potty (with no seat...just a hole in the ground) behind a famous Texas fast food restaurant because my skin was brown. I'd just finished kindergarten so mom didn't realize I could read what was spray painted on the side of the port a potty. I've remembered it daily for 60 years, it said, "for Ni----s only." I looked up at mom after I was done emptying my bladder (into that hole in the ground that mom had to physically hold me over) and noticed that mom, (who was NOT a crier, had tears in her eyes), I said, "Mom what is a Ni--er?" When that one tear fell from her eye, I fell silent...for decades! WHY DID MY OLDER SIBLINGS NOT WARN ME HOW SOCIETY REALLY WAS??? My father was a Church of God pastor, from day one, I was raised to believe that we were created in God's image. I have come to realize (after my 6 year eyeopener) that because of sin, society has employed its own type of laws governed by skin color. It doesn't matter that I have two college degrees and have worked as an OB nurse at the same hospital for 30 years. I still have patients that don't want me to care for them because of my skin color. Can you believe that. My husband is of German/Austrian descent, our two kids are light brown and its sad to say that they have had racial issues smack them in the face in their time on this planet. My husband, I truly believe he is color blind. Which has been frustrating (at times) in our 42 year marriage. He seems to think that we are the human race, all the same, and to get past the hurt over how we are treated. Max heard me tell our 34 year old son to be careful when he was going out (after the murder of. George Floyd), I told Martin, I wanted him to return to his place still breathing, which seemed to cause Max pause. Now whenever I talk to our kids, Max wants to know how they are. Why does it take something so drastic to make people think? I've told my caucasian coworkers to treat brown skinned folks with respect because you never know what kind of hand we have been dealt because eventually we fold...then blow! Sad to say but true. I also tell them that if we brown folks are truthful, we would love for caucasians to have our skin tone, and hair, for a week or at least a few days so they can walk in our shoes.
“Debates don’t change people!” So true! That’s an eye opener because I always want to indulge in conversation with certain people who don’t understand, but now I’ll definitely ask if they’re willing to try and understand. This video is amazing! Keep on speaking your truths & personal lives that you want to! Others need to hear it!
I love y'all so much for being so understanding and realize what go on in the real world. Its so crazy that some white people just don't understand what black people go though. we as society need to teach our children how to treat each other equally and with respect. Just the other day me and my family got together at a park. It's was a guy with his kids playing on the playground and one of his son was try to pull his brother closer to him. So his dad ask what are you doing and the son said "you told me to be careful around black people and to keep my brother safe". This is what they are teaching their kids at a young age and that is just so sad.
Such a powerful message! I love when you said “God put in place ONE RACE with different cultures and we should embrace that.” So true. Thanks for sharing your message. God Bless 🙏🏽.
Thanks for having this discussion, maybe it will help those who don't understand a little perspective. Also coming from an interracial perspective you have a interpersonal view. Thanks for the discussion!!!👍👍👍
You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your courage to speak about a topic that is difficult but very necessary. I love that your family is a family of believers and that you share your perspectives and how they have evolved. Thank you for praying for us. I would like prayers for my young adult daughter who doesn't deal with her emotions or get involved with our political systems, but struggles with anxiety and depression. May God bless you and prosper you and keep you in excellent health.
Thank you for posting this, I'm tired too and being in my 60s, it's disheartening and disappointing that white people I thought were my friends on social media have not supported me as a black female. I'm going to keep hoping that your generation continues to be on the right side of history in the future. Stay strong.
Thank you for sharing. I do like that you both are willing to talk about it. I've dealt with many people who just want to push the issue of race under the rug.
Thanks so very much for sharing and bringing change by having a conversation! ...I haven't spoken about it yet on social media intentionally as well. It's so appropriate to grieve and pray/petition God. 🙏🏾🙌🏾😇🌤 Thank you for the clarity, humility and wise way you both share!
It's admirable that you don't just go with the wave because it's easy to especially when in public eye. Instead your views being shared right now show us how real and honest you both are, may God bless you.
Thank you for sharing. I'm a mother of 4 grown children and a woman of faith. I said to a couple of my friends if I'm this upset could you imagine someone who is not a Christian. I just believe this is a time for us as believers to reflect Christ in our daily lives because the world is watching. 🙏
I’m in an interracial relationship and have had to have tough and surprising conversations with my boyfriend. Thank you guys for being so candid. Praying we can reach the point you guys are at.
I'm here for these conversations!!!!! All I can say is my tired is tired! Being a black woman is a double struggle. My Prayer is for the body of Christ to unite, we need to have these conversations in the church and be intentional about them. Love from South Africa ❤️
Like always, you guys get to heart of the issue or topic. My prayer is that all believers will get on one accord. If we do, we will see a move of God like never before. 💜🙏🏾
I would love for this to be televised on our local (Detroit) station. This conversation should be shared with the world. I don't know you personally but the love of God exudes from you and I just love you. God continue to bless you.
Thank you for sharing. So many people don't want to hear the truth but more are open to listen than ever before. My heart is still broken for the christian community who feel all lives matter. It's like saying to someone with spinal cord injury that all disabilities matter. Of course they do but that's not what the conversation is about. I pray for unity in the church and in our country. Keep on keeping on. You are loved.
We have the right to love and be loved no matter who or where we are from. My Father is your Father wow what a wonderful Father we have. I love you Brian, Lexi & beautiful little Aza I enjoy watching the love you have for one another & your families. I am from New Zealand and a native Maori who has not encountered racial segregation in my 63 years of life not even when I travelled and lived overseas, but I know that it does exist more so in America and of course Africa and I donot like it one bit. I believe that if we all got rid of the racial tensions and discrimination we would have our Heaven on Earth. Keep up the good work guys Love to all or as we say in New Zealand ...Aroha = Love
As always you guys have SOMETHING to say! I am a 64 yr old Black man that also happens to be Gay, I have a real problem with the Christian community. As you know this community has NOT been very kind to my tribe. But I do have hope for the future as so many young people of ALL colors seem to be coming together and finally GET it! We shall see!! Be well my friends!! I send you greetings from Chi town!!
I feel like I have had to fight personally in my own life, even within my own family. As an African American woman, the times we are in are paralyzing to me.
I love seeing this video and hearing your views about racism. To have this discussion as a interracial couple is needed. May God bless you both and little Aza.
Thanks for this video. I have been very emotional about what's going on in this world . I have a 17 year old son whom I'm terrified as soon as he walks out the door. I have also struggled with the fact that you have ppl of other ethnicities that just don't understand our pain in all this. We're not saying ALL LIVES MATTER bc we know this we just want our black lives to be included🙏
The world has a variety of birds fish beast of the field flowers and people. All created to add interest and Beauty. If we were all the same it would be a rather boring world. Embrace the differences.
This conversation made me emotional! I love listening to your conversations because of the quality of them. Real topics are taken and are discussed in a deep way. Love you all so much!❤️❤️
Greetings Lexie and Brian; First of all... CONGRATULATIONS on THE BIRTH of YOUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL, "AZA ISABELLA COLE"-- Blessings and peace to your family always! Now, I just want to thank you so much for speaking on this very sensitive and sad subject matter. I am a black woman in my 60s and I have been grieving with the entire world over the latest totally despicable and horrendous murders of Mr. George Floyd, Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, Ms. Breonna Taylor; and sadly, so many, many more black and brown people who have died similarly over the past few years. I became a subscriber to your channel after I came upon your videos while working overnight and I immediately fell in love with you two young people. Seeing your love makes me smile. I celebrate your love and commitment to each other because it's a beautiful authentic thing to see. Listen, I want you two to know that I am also a True Believer and Follower of Jesus Christ and I appreciate the plea you made Brian to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ of all ethnicities to essentially listen to each other and empathize with one another. Personally, I feel the Church should have BEEN leading the way in tearing down racial barriers a long time ago--- like when desegregation became law! I often find myself questioning the motivation of SOME of my Caucasian brothers and sisters in the Evangelical Church who support current leadership sitting in high places when he does nothing to unite us but seems to thrive on dividing us (SMH). WHY?! I don't understand this! And to be honest, it's hard not to let this grieve my human spirit. I try my best to see their perspectives on the issues that are important to them but it still saddens me (SMH), because their values just doesn't seem to be in alignment with the basic principles of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Meanwhile I will keep praying for our country, for leadership and for all the members of The Body of Christ because we all need to do better in our love walk; I know I need to do better in mine. But I know prayer changes things, so I will hang on and not loose hope... You young people are the key to changing our world and future!!! Thank you for reading my thoughts (my venting), but more importantly, understanding my pain. (Please excuse my typos). God bless you both... Sincerely, Ms. Sharyn
I feel same ...so exhausted. Can't understand why this is so difficult for people to understand.. Congrats to you all. Please be a living example to others. The best you all can do, let others learn from the life you live. God bless you all.✝️🙏🏽
I thank GOD for you guys, the transparency that comes from y'all is beautiful. The world needs to see that minds and hearts can be changed. If we take the time to have conversations like these. Solder on you guys, I will continue to pray for the LORD'S Joy to be with you guys. The joy of the LORD is our strength.
You are absolutely right about the exhaustion that comes when you have incessant conversations with folks who just don't get it. It is also upsetting and discouraging when you have to address the racial undertones. We need to stop preferring comfort over conscience and overcome our apathetic attitudes, because, let's face it, many of us have seen the suffering of others and have kept on as if we hadn't seen it. We are so concerned with ourselves that we are dismissive of any pain that is not our own. That being said, I continue on in hope.
I've only just come across your channel. Thanks for your openness and transparency on such a difficult and painful topic. I'm coming from across the pond in the UK and I'm a black British woman married to a white man. We have had to have the hard conversations on this and will continue to do so until he gets it 🙂 Loved what Lexi said about God not making mistakes and that people instead of saying that they don't see colour should see it and embrace it...well done to you both and to you Bryan for being humble enough to take the time to listen and gain understanding (Proverbs 4:5-9)...
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So you have a thing for Marxism? Your little BLM is nothing more than a smoke and mirrors group, used only when they are needed.
Amazing Topic. I think many voices need to be heard. An I do think that you guys use your platform to help others and I truly think God has you guys on your platform for a reason. To not only voice your opinion. But to instill wisdom into many other that may not understand. Awesome.
You guys are awesome! I 100% come in agreement with y’all! I am too doing what I can to educate myself on this issue even tho I am black. There are things about AA history that I didn’t know. Thank you so much for using your voice and speaking against this! If I being honest I have struggled emotionally on this topic especially when it came to speaking to my white friends and family. The past couple of weeks have been hard and still hard, but lm hopeful!
Ya’ll betta preach!!! Awesome, this will only change if it’s uprooted and rebuilt to encompass us all. It also must be talked about, confronted politically, and spiritually. I try and explain to my beautiful white brethren if you can’t love me and my race here how I’ll you be able to tell God you love him? Sone grew up with this and it goes down deep. I grieved as though I didn’t knew this man. I go to a predominantly white church. I literally begged them to say something against injustice. One person said something the others nothing. I was especially waiting to hear from my Pastor and NOTHING. This crushed me, it really did, but then a brother posted about the rioting and looting. I was like stop it because I can’t even make you see how wrong this is for you to keep quiet about the murder but you are shouting over here about the people stealing. Thanks guys!
I think about all the atrocities that were perpetrated against Black people that were not recorded, that were left on the cutting room floor so to speak. This country has a lot to answer for. One big thing is not recognizing that God made ALL men not just one race. How many times was history manipulated to disfavor Black people? You guys are awesome and are walking the walk as well as talking the talk. Thank you! There is hope yet to come.
Difficult not to feel the pain! Cried and prayed for days and still do. But like Job said , Even though he slain me yet will I trust him. I still believe change is coming. We have hope, not in man but in the God of love and justice. We’re still the apple of His eyes.
Hi Fam, and I appreciate your open, honest opinion, as a Black Woman in these here United States, I'm tired of being tired of dealing with the mess. I don't even know the first step to take to even begin to rebuild what had been set up hundreds of years ago to suppress those of color. I do know that we must continue to pray for strength and pray for healing, and pray for loved ones, pray for this who don't '"get it" Just Pray
"We are one race. Different ethnicities, different backgrounds, but one race." Couldn't have said it better myself!
The concept of racism was created to function as the shiny object that would distract American citizens from the deeper social issue that is classism. People were focused on the constructed concept of racism instead of fighting for free education, free healthcare, affordable housing, and a fair justice system.
I’m in tears right now. Typing this after you guys said, “God was very intentional in making everyone of us. He doesn’t make any mistakes.” That touched my heart. Growing up in a predominantly white environment I always felt like my white peers were superior to me in all aspects because they couldn’t relate to my struggles at home or growing up. Thank you for using your platform to speak up about this and use it for God’s glory, it means the world to us :,) ❤️
Amen
Amen- powerful and insightful video. God bess you both
“We cannot look for a solution until we recognize there is a problem.” Powerful words ❤️
Remember Breonna Taylor and Atatiana Jefferson too. It happened a couple months ago but no one brought their cases up until now. I think that's very sad
Never stop speaking, Jesus is still Lord. Love you guys!
And Jesus will ALWAYS be LORD!
God is in control
There has been a shift in the spirit and in the natural. I’m a 62 year old African American female born and raised in Detroit, Los Angels and Highland Park. I’ve seen and experienced so much racially, socially and spiritually. A change is in progress. Thank you for your transparency. Your family is beautiful💜
Yes , it is a shift in the Spirit.
I’m a strong black woman. However, when my son ran into my room showed me the video death of George Floyd while the officer looked straight into theI was livid, hurt, angry, sad, hopeless, fearful and hopeful. I cried and I haven’t been able to get over the pain I am feeling over his murder on video no less. I’m grieving and I am profoundly sad. I having been praying to God for forgiveness, strength, understanding, justice, and peace. Please pray for me. My name is Latricia. Thank you for this video. God Bless your family.
Latricia you are not alone and Dr. Anita Philips is a therapist and she has a podcast on what has taken place. Its on Spotify. I hope this will help you to heal. God Bless you
I HOPE YOU HAVE THE SAME REACTION EVERY TIME AN INNOCENT BABY IS MURDERED IN ITS MOTHERS WOMB . EQUALLY EVIL PEOPLE PUSH BODILY RIGHTS TO SNUFF OUT LIFE IN SUCH A PAINFUL HIDEOUS WAY AND THE LEFT IS THE AUTHOR OF IT. WHAT ABOUT THOSE DEAD BLACK LIVES , WHY MY FRIEND ????? WHY DON'T THEY MATTER ????
May God strengthen and keep you in His grace. It's a really tough situation, give yourself some time to grieve.
We have people silently protesting by the American Embassy in my country of Trinidad 🇹🇹the support is worldwide..
Keep praying 🙏
Wow! Was born in Trinidad but grew up in the states! Still have plenty of family there. Stay safe my fellow Trini...
racism and colourism is worldwide
Her sweater says: Hair Type: Poppin'
For anyone else who wanted to know lol
Lol I saw it too I want one now. Spoke too soon it’s out of stock. But here is the link of where the hoodie is from: www.janaemason.com/curly-apparel/hair-type-poppin-black
@nae2curly
@@sandrafajuyigbe3136 thank you for the link i went and filled out the notification for restock hope they get new shipment
Lexis hair is her Gloryyyyy😍
It's truly a blessing to here Brian sharing how far he has come with the understanding of the black culture, you can see and know how much love he have for Lexi by taking his time to be fully aware of her cultural background. Now having a child with a mix culture will bring it home even more.....last and not less I love that you both knows the Lord and with the understanding that seek he first the kingdom of heaven and all his righteousness will be added onto you. May the Lord continue to bless your family as you both look to him for answer through his Holy Spirit that will guide you.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Amen
Not even 7 seconds in and you guys are speaking facts 👏🏽!
All I wanna know is who gave this video a down vote?!! They spoke facts and advocated for empathy, kindness and change!
Amen... Before change we must first acknowledge the problem. We claim to be free, and slavery is over... or have they just modernised slavery? Freedom on a leash. 😔
True freedom is only through Jesus Christ. The world holds people captive. Jesus Christ is not of this world. He is our solution.
@@gloriaa.2442 MLk felt the same but he still refused to let Black people's basic rights be trampled on Esp when White Evangelicals weren't going out of their way to cape for Black people's basic rights during that time.
Thanks for this conversation! Thanks for your transparency, Brian. You two keep doing what you're doing. This is YOUR channel and we appreciate you. Blessings!
It's good to hear your perspective as a biracial couple, I think your testimony and experience can have a very positive impact on society as alot of people are racist because of their background alot is ignorance and fear. God bless you guys 🙏💕❤
Thank you Brian , You understand , I know it's the love of GOD that makes you feel the way you do. When you see wrong , say something do something. GOD bless you both
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and voice.
May your family remain safe and blessed.
I love the fact that you two are open to conversing about the matters of the heart! 💜 Continue being your beautiful selves!
Great job of sharing your hearts! I am a Pastor and I appreciate your channel. You lead with LOVE...great examples.
Pastor Terrilyn,
Please pray for me, am 32years and still hopeful God will give me a man who loves Jesus.
Thank you for your voice, your platform and never ever being silenced. Love ya'll.
God bless you! I love how Brian or Bryan were open to change and realize what's going on. I really love your whole family(meaning both sides). Keep talking what your talking about. Some people want to stay in ignorance. Keep praying ! Bye Aza is beautiful!
Tell that person if they don't want real conversations on real life then don't watch! I love your channel because we have real conversations, especially because I'm a black woman in an interethnic marriage.
Thank you all for this conversation. I needed to hear this and I plan to watch that documentary asap!
Just when I thought I couldn't love your channel more than what I do yall go and put out this video 😭🙌🏽 Lexi I can't imagine the strength it took and continues to take to educate those who don't understand the systemic racism our country is built on. Your courage and PATIENCE speaks volumes! Brian thank you for being brave enough to share your journey of enlightenment to the black oppression in America. I appreciate your transparency! Aza is so blessed to have such awesome parents and I know she is going to be a force to be reckoned with in her generation 💯 I definitely understand the hopelessness you guys mentioned I am a black woman with 6 black brothers and a black husband and I constantly have to remain prayerful on their behalf. Honestly I had been watching videos on where black people are safest in the world and actually considered moving to Asia lol it's sad that this crossed my mind not to broaden my horizons but because I worry about the safety of my husband and my future black children. 😔😔 At the end of the day I have to trust God, like you said we have to seek God for what HIS will is. Thank you for this video it's always such a blessing.
They’re also a biracial couple so let them give their thoughts.
As an African American mother and grandmother of males (one grandaughter) I am so proud of you both. You are a shining example of what we all should strive to embrace. I pray for your divine protection and God's favor on your life.
Happy Loving Day!!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and having open and honest conversations.
Thank you for talking about this topic! I know it might not have been easy 🤗💕 you guys are loved.
I'm black and sad to say I have been in my own bubble until now. I am now understanding the design of the system.
Thank you so much for this intimate and real topic that is happening in our world today. Thank you for the youth perspectives as interracial parents. Stay safe and strong in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Love you guys!!! Thank you for never shying away from controversial topics! 💗💗💗
I’m grateful that you two always present your opinions in an educated and encouraging, loving way. Please continue to utilize your platform. Love you in the spirit of Christ.
I LOVE THE FACT YOU TAKE THE TIME TO SPEAK ABT THIS.. I DID WATCH THE 13 DOCUMENTARY AND IT OPEN MY EYE TO SO MUCH THINGS.. AND I COULDN'T STOP CRYING... I'M FROM JAMAICA AND I'VE LEARNED ALOT.... IT'S JUS CRAZY MAN ... THIS BEEN GOING ON TOO LONG NOW!!!!THINGS NEED TO FOR THE BETTER
WE NEED YOU LORD..🙏
The message at the end of the video. HALLELUJAH!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Brian & Lexy ~ I truly appreciate your in-depth conversations you've had on racism! I'm in my mid+ 60's and have said since junior high school that "we will never be equal. Those of us who were stolen from our African countries and brought here to build this country to build it to a powerful nation...will never be treated equally." At the age of 6 I was forced to use a port a potty (with no seat...just a hole in the ground) behind a famous Texas fast food restaurant because my skin was brown. I'd just finished kindergarten so mom didn't realize I could read what was spray painted on the side of the port a potty. I've remembered it daily for 60 years, it said, "for Ni----s only." I looked up at mom after I was done emptying my bladder (into that hole in the ground that mom had to physically hold me over) and noticed that mom, (who was NOT a crier, had tears in her eyes), I said, "Mom what is a Ni--er?" When that one tear fell from her eye, I fell silent...for decades! WHY DID MY OLDER SIBLINGS NOT WARN ME HOW SOCIETY REALLY WAS???
My father was a Church of God pastor, from day one, I was raised to believe that we were created in God's image. I have come to realize (after my 6 year eyeopener) that because of sin, society has employed its own type of laws governed by skin color. It doesn't matter that I have two college degrees and have worked as an OB nurse at the same hospital for 30 years. I still have patients that don't want me to care for them because of my skin color. Can you believe that. My husband is of German/Austrian descent, our two kids are light brown and its sad to say that they have had racial issues smack them in the face in their time on this planet.
My husband, I truly believe he is color blind. Which has been frustrating (at times) in our 42 year marriage. He seems to think that we are the human race, all the same, and to get past the hurt over how we are treated. Max heard me tell our 34 year old son to be careful when he was going out (after the murder of. George Floyd), I told Martin, I wanted him to return to his place still breathing, which seemed to cause Max pause. Now whenever I talk to our kids, Max wants to know how they are. Why does it take something so drastic to make people think? I've told my caucasian coworkers to treat brown skinned folks with respect because you never know what kind of hand we have been dealt because eventually we fold...then blow! Sad to say but true. I also tell them that if we brown folks are truthful, we would love for caucasians to have our skin tone, and hair, for a week or at least a few days so they can walk in our shoes.
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That was so beautiful! It helped me so much! I truly thank God for you guys! Keep up the good work! God loves you and so do I!!!
Thanks 🙏 so many mix couples on RUclips aren’t talking about it! Love 💕 you guys!
GabeBabe has been talking about it. I watch their channel as well as others.
Franchial Barnes thanks 🙏
John and Jenaé win are friends of theirs, they talk about it... very honest and transparent discussion
Casie Molden not true gabe and babe has the rush fam has, the curly coopers have and so has jamie, and nikki
“Debates don’t change people!” So true! That’s an eye opener because I always want to indulge in conversation with certain people who don’t understand, but now I’ll definitely ask if they’re willing to try and understand. This video is amazing! Keep on speaking your truths & personal lives that you want to! Others need to hear it!
Change must start wifh us and how we view ourselves and others.
I love y'all so much for being so understanding and realize what go on in the real world. Its so crazy that some white people just don't understand what black people go though. we as society need to teach our children how to treat each other equally and with respect. Just the other day me and my family got together at a park. It's was a guy with his kids playing on the playground and one of his son was try to pull his brother closer to him. So his dad ask what are you doing and the son said "you told me to be careful around black people and to keep my brother safe". This is what they are teaching their kids at a young age and that is just so sad.
Such a powerful message! I love when you said “God put in place ONE RACE with different cultures and we should embrace that.” So true. Thanks for sharing your message. God Bless 🙏🏽.
Thanks for having this discussion, maybe it will help those who don't understand a little perspective. Also coming from an interracial perspective you have a interpersonal view. Thanks for the discussion!!!👍👍👍
Thanks a lot guys....we are with you in prayers,we still have the same struggle in South Africa.
Thank you so much for this! Appreciate you guys conversing about difficult and sometimes uncomfortable things ♥️
Much love to you all. Keep sharing your messages of love, hope, and overcoming.
You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your courage to speak about a topic that is difficult but very necessary. I love that your family is a family of believers and that you share your perspectives and how they have evolved. Thank you for praying for us. I would like prayers for my young adult daughter who doesn't deal with her emotions or get involved with our political systems, but struggles with anxiety and depression. May God bless you and prosper you and keep you in excellent health.
Thank you, When nothing else could help love lifted me! Continue to pray for our land!!!
God bless you both.A CHANGE IS COMING!! God see’s all and knows all. Keep the faith. Black or white.
I love this conversation, I think we all need to talk about it and most importantly we need to pray
Thank you for posting this, I'm tired too and being in my 60s, it's disheartening and disappointing that white people I thought were my friends on social media have not supported me as a black female. I'm going to keep hoping that your generation continues to be on the right side of history in the future. Stay strong.
Great expressions! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. I do like that you both are willing to talk about it. I've dealt with many people who just want to push the issue of race under the rug.
I really appreciate everything you said and knowing that the Grace of God is in your lives and the encouraging words that you give. Be blessed💖💖💖💖🌹
Thanks so very much for sharing and bringing change by having a conversation! ...I haven't spoken about it yet on social media intentionally as well. It's so appropriate to grieve and pray/petition God. 🙏🏾🙌🏾😇🌤 Thank you for the clarity, humility and wise way you both share!
It's admirable that you don't just go with the wave because it's easy to especially when in public eye. Instead your views being shared right now show us how real and honest you both are, may God bless you.
Thank you for sharing. I'm a mother of 4 grown children and a woman of faith. I said to a couple of my friends if I'm this upset could you imagine someone who is not a Christian. I just believe this is a time for us as believers to reflect Christ in our daily lives because the world is watching. 🙏
I’m in an interracial relationship and have had to have tough and surprising conversations with my boyfriend. Thank you guys for being so candid. Praying we can reach the point you guys are at.
I'm here for these conversations!!!!!
All I can say is my tired is tired! Being a black woman is a double struggle. My Prayer is for the body of Christ to unite, we need to have these conversations in the church and be intentional about them. Love from South Africa ❤️
Thank you for having the courage to have the honest conversation. The comments expose the heart.
Blessings to you both & your precious beautiful 👶 baby
Thank you for opening my eyes to this wow. We truly need education and life is an unending school indeed if we are open to learn.💞
Like always, you guys get to heart of the issue or topic. My prayer is that all believers will get on one accord. If we do, we will see a move of God like never before. 💜🙏🏾
I would love for this to be televised on our local (Detroit) station. This conversation should be shared with the world. I don't know you personally but the love of God exudes from you and I just love you. God continue to bless you.
Love you guys, God bless you. Thank you so much for this message. Love from you Europe from an African woman and sister in the Lord.
I really love and appreciate yall God bless you ❤️
Thank you for sharing. So many people don't want to hear the truth but more are open to listen than ever before. My heart is still broken for the christian community who feel all lives matter. It's like saying to someone with spinal cord injury that all disabilities matter. Of course they do but that's not what the conversation is about. I pray for unity in the church and in our country. Keep on keeping on. You are loved.
This is raw and just open!!!!!!!!!!!! Courageous conversation are really hard! But necessary!!
We have the right to love and be loved no matter who or where we are from. My Father is your Father wow what a wonderful Father we have. I love you Brian, Lexi & beautiful little Aza I enjoy watching the love you have for one another & your families. I am from New Zealand and a native Maori who has not encountered racial segregation in my 63 years of life not even when I travelled and lived overseas, but I know that it does exist more so in America and of course Africa and I donot like it one bit. I believe that if we all got rid of the racial tensions and discrimination we would have our Heaven on Earth. Keep up the good work guys Love to all or as we say in New Zealand ...Aroha = Love
When people don't get it, it's EXHAUSTING! Thanks for sharing!
As always you guys have SOMETHING to say! I am a 64 yr old Black man that also happens to be Gay, I have a real problem with the Christian community. As you know this community has NOT been very kind to my tribe. But I do have hope for the future as so many young people of ALL colors seem to be coming together and finally GET it! We shall see!! Be well my friends!! I send you greetings from Chi town!!
Thank you both for speaking on this! Much needed!
One body in Christ you are so right that’s why I love you too so much❤️👏🏾❤️👏🏾❤️❤️
I could say sooo much.. but simply.. Thank you for this. Thank you.
I feel like I have had to fight personally in my own life, even within my own family. As an African American woman, the times we are in are paralyzing to me.
I love seeing this video and hearing your views about racism. To have this discussion as a interracial couple is needed. May God bless you both and little Aza.
Oohh my God,i am in tears too. We love you Cole Senior. Thanks for loving each other.i know God is in control and everything will be ok my dears.
Important topic. Thank you for your courage to share your family’s perspective. Wholeness and love brings us all together - One nation under God!
Thanks for this video. I have been very emotional about what's going on in this world . I have a 17 year old son whom I'm terrified as soon as he walks out the door. I have also struggled with the fact that you have ppl of other ethnicities that just don't understand our pain in all this. We're not saying ALL LIVES MATTER bc we know this we just want our black lives to be included🙏
Sending love to your family from Botswana 🇧🇼 ❤️
My respect for you has so much increased, I love how honest you are . God bless you and please keep speaking🙏🏾
Thank you for spreading the love of God. Bless you all 🙏🏽
The world has a variety of birds fish beast of the field flowers and people. All created to add interest and Beauty. If we were all the same it would be a rather boring world. Embrace the differences.
This was a difficult but much needed conversation! Thank you for sharing.🖤
This conversation made me emotional! I love listening to your conversations because of the quality of them. Real topics are taken and are discussed in a deep way. Love you all so much!❤️❤️
Greetings Lexie and Brian; First of all... CONGRATULATIONS on THE BIRTH of YOUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL, "AZA ISABELLA COLE"-- Blessings and peace to your family always! Now, I just want to thank you so much for speaking on this very sensitive and sad subject matter. I am a black woman in my 60s and I have been grieving with the entire world over the latest totally despicable and horrendous murders of Mr. George Floyd, Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, Ms. Breonna Taylor; and sadly, so many, many more black and brown people who have died similarly over the past few years. I became a subscriber to your channel after I came upon your videos while working overnight and I immediately fell in love with you two young people. Seeing your love makes me smile. I celebrate your love and commitment to each other because it's a beautiful authentic thing to see. Listen, I want you two to know that I am also a True Believer and Follower of Jesus Christ and I appreciate the plea you made Brian to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ of all ethnicities to essentially listen to each other and empathize with one another. Personally, I feel the Church should have BEEN leading the way in tearing down racial barriers a long time ago--- like when desegregation became law! I often find myself questioning the motivation of SOME of my Caucasian brothers and sisters in the Evangelical Church who support current leadership sitting in high places when he does nothing to unite us but seems to thrive on dividing us (SMH). WHY?! I don't understand this! And to be honest, it's hard not to let this grieve my human spirit. I try my best to see their perspectives on the issues that are important to them but it still saddens me (SMH), because their values just doesn't seem to be in alignment with the basic principles of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Meanwhile I will keep praying for our country, for leadership and for all the members of The Body of Christ because we all need to do better in our love walk; I know I need to do better in mine. But I know prayer changes things, so I will hang on and not loose hope... You young people are the key to changing our world and future!!! Thank you for reading my thoughts (my venting), but more importantly, understanding my pain. (Please excuse my typos). God bless you both... Sincerely, Ms. Sharyn
I feel same ...so exhausted. Can't understand why this is so difficult for people to understand.. Congrats to you all. Please be a living example to others. The best you all can do, let others learn from the life you live. God bless you all.✝️🙏🏽
I thank GOD for you guys, the transparency that comes from y'all is beautiful. The world needs to see that minds and hearts can be changed. If we take the time to have conversations like these. Solder on you guys, I will continue to pray for the LORD'S Joy to be with you guys. The joy of the LORD is our strength.
My prayer is that the country will one day come together!!!
You are absolutely right about the exhaustion that comes when you have incessant conversations with folks who just don't get it. It is also upsetting and discouraging when you have to address the racial undertones. We need to stop preferring comfort over conscience and overcome our apathetic attitudes, because, let's face it, many of us have seen the suffering of others and have kept on as if we hadn't seen it. We are so concerned with ourselves that we are dismissive of any pain that is not our own. That being said, I continue on in hope.
I've only just come across your channel. Thanks for your openness and transparency on such a difficult and painful topic. I'm coming from across the pond in the UK and I'm a black British woman married to a white man. We have had to have the hard conversations on this and will continue to do so until he gets it 🙂 Loved what Lexi said about God not making mistakes and that people instead of saying that they don't see colour should see it and embrace it...well done to you both and to you Bryan for being humble enough to take the time to listen and gain understanding (Proverbs 4:5-9)...
So you have a thing for Marxism? Your little BLM is nothing more than a smoke and mirrors group, used only when they are needed.
Beautiful message!!! Thank you 😊 ❤️✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼✊🏻
Amazing Topic. I think many voices need to be heard. An I do think that you guys use your platform to help others and I truly think God has you guys on your platform for a reason. To not only voice your opinion. But to instill wisdom into many other that may not understand. Awesome.
We appreciate you guys for your openess to dialogue and educating others on racial bias.Awesome video!!!
You guys are awesome! I 100% come in agreement with y’all! I am too doing what I can to educate myself on this issue even tho I am black. There are things about AA history that I didn’t know. Thank you so much for using your voice and speaking against this! If I being honest I have struggled emotionally on this topic especially when it came to speaking to my white friends and family. The past couple of weeks have been hard and still hard, but lm hopeful!
Ya’ll betta preach!!! Awesome, this will only change if it’s uprooted and rebuilt to encompass us all. It also must be talked about, confronted politically, and spiritually. I try and explain to my beautiful white brethren if you can’t love me and my race here how I’ll you be able to tell God you love him? Sone grew up with this and it goes down deep.
I grieved as though I didn’t knew this man. I go to a predominantly white church. I literally begged them to say something against injustice. One person said something the others nothing. I was especially waiting to hear from my Pastor and NOTHING. This crushed me, it really did, but then a brother posted about the rioting and looting. I was like stop it because I can’t even make you see how wrong this is for you to keep quiet about the murder but you are shouting over here about the people stealing.
Thanks guys!
I think about all the atrocities that were perpetrated against Black people that were not recorded, that were left on the cutting room floor so to speak. This country has a lot to answer for. One big thing is not recognizing that God made ALL men not just one race. How many times was history manipulated to disfavor Black people? You guys are awesome and are walking the walk as well as talking the talk. Thank you! There is hope yet to come.
Thank you for this conversation. It is so real and thought provoking. " God designed us as one race..." You said it correctly. Love your family
Difficult not to feel the pain! Cried and prayed for days and still do. But like Job said , Even though he slain me yet will I trust him. I still believe change is coming. We have hope, not in man but in the God of love and justice. We’re still the apple of His eyes.
Well said guys, until we understand the problems we want have the solutions. Exactly.
Hi Fam, and I appreciate your open, honest opinion, as a Black Woman in these here United States, I'm tired of being tired of dealing with the mess. I don't even know the first step to take to even begin to rebuild what had been set up hundreds of years ago to suppress those of color. I do know that we must continue to pray for strength and pray for healing, and pray for loved ones, pray for this who don't '"get it" Just Pray