Black murder is normal | Michael Smith | TEDxJacksonville

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  • This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this Talk, Pastor Michael T. Smith argues that the “normalcy” of black murder is engrained in our American culture. Indeed, the idea that a black American would be involved in a homicide-either as perpetrator or victim-is so broadly accepted as to be largely unnoticed.
    Smith exposes the racism that underlies the appalling lack of outrage at high death rates in the black community, and highlights the hypocrisy of a society that glamorizes violence, but ignores its victims. “It doesn’t take action to keep racism going,” Smith observes, “it takes inaction.”
    About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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  • @brpadington
    @brpadington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4093

    When rap started it was about bettering yourself and fighting the corrupted power. Then all of a sudden it was all about being drug dealers and murderers.

    • @hermanhitt5055
      @hermanhitt5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +337

      That Had To Change. A Positive Message Is Not Allowed,And The Powers Of This World Don't Profit From It. FACTS.

    • @naywills5345
      @naywills5345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +288

      Crimson Ghost they took rap from us and turned it on us

    • @tl6752
      @tl6752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Nay Wills exactly right!

    • @hwknswltr
      @hwknswltr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      West coast "gangsta" rap changed the game... and we cheered

    • @MrColdwilliam
      @MrColdwilliam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      And now we're at being drug addicts and victims.

  • @tshehlapotjo3936
    @tshehlapotjo3936 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    I am lost for words, 500yrs of struggle and he's the one brave enough from the other side to stand out and told the truth in just under 20 minutes, Michael Smith I can feel the shake of your voice as you speak from the heart...MICHAEL SMITH you are one in a million!!! speaking from South Africa.

    • @michaeljacocks9450
      @michaeljacocks9450 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I applaud your comments and am glad to be the 1st person to "like" it. "500" years vs. 400 years has global significance.

    • @sephiwejoycesithole6118
      @sephiwejoycesithole6118 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeed 🙌🇿🇦.

    • @rickardhelde5004
      @rickardhelde5004 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@michaeljacocks9450 Please elaborate! Genuinely curious, not looking to argue.

    • @homodeus8713
      @homodeus8713 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Africans being murdered in South Africa because South Africans consider them African 💔

    • @darrickmalloy6909
      @darrickmalloy6909 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brave indeed. But not the first.respect!

  • @normanfreeman6191
    @normanfreeman6191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    This is one of the best TED TALKS I’ve ever heard. I can’t believe this was 6 years ago and it’s seems that the things have gotten worse instead of better.

    • @jwthompson84
      @jwthompson84 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very good speaker... May God bless him.

    • @NorthumberlandEye
      @NorthumberlandEye 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Another year passed and guess what, yep it’s worse again

    • @bills1995vette
      @bills1995vette 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its 2024 and, especially in big liberal cities, have gotten worse.

    • @markmorizio3525
      @markmorizio3525 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bills1995vette
      Democrat run.

  • @kennethwilliams7697
    @kennethwilliams7697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +935

    I'm honored to call this man my personal friend and brother in ministry. This is a message that every person needs to hear.

    • @loveoutofraces
      @loveoutofraces 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Really glad to hear that 🤗

    • @songbirdlallen
      @songbirdlallen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Grateful but our own people need to be putting this message out there and make it just as viral as the protests against police killing our people.

    • @babakzad
      @babakzad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die."
      "It's time to put something between me and the sun / When the talking is over it's time to get a gun,"
      "Mr. Saturday night special
      Got a barrel that's blue and cold
      Ain't good for nothin
      But put a man six feet in a hole"
      'Gunpowder and Lead'
      "I might have hung up my shotgun / But I didn't put it up so high / That I can't reach up and get it back down / If you give me a reason why,"
      "I'm gonna tell you once and listen, son / As long as I'm alive and breathing / You wont take my guns,"
      These are country music songs by white people....

    • @DarthVader1977
      @DarthVader1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@songbirdlallen How's the shooting spree in Chicago going this year?

    • @math4life95
      @math4life95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@babakzad The exception doesn't make the rule.

  • @heartstrings110
    @heartstrings110 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    It’s 2023. Why am I just now seeing this? Heart wrenching and convicting. Like and share this video in hopes that the algorithms can’t keep it from going viral. This is a message everyone needs to hear. Thank you, Minister Mike.

  • @MoLassessss
    @MoLassessss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    This should have 100 million views.

    • @martymarl4602
      @martymarl4602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      7 Billion

    • @theonewhoknows9615
      @theonewhoknows9615 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nope, 8 billion 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @adrien1623
      @adrien1623 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Considering this form of music has reached every single culture today I’d say it needs to reach even more

  • @shabazz120
    @shabazz120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    This should be viral NOW! regardless of how old it is. It's still relevant.

    • @newera5238
      @newera5238 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Real talk!

    • @derrickwilliaams6288
      @derrickwilliaams6288 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      “THEY” won’t let it go VIRAL you heard him, this ain’t killing or harming so it don’t fit the agenda

    • @michelej9496
      @michelej9496 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@newera5238their help isn't required, the thing is if it wasn't for the support of consumers they wouldn't have made a dime.

    • @debmac2790
      @debmac2790 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because nothing has changed in this worry. Such shame for those who fall into this category.

  • @purpp-esque1711
    @purpp-esque1711 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "It doesn't take action to keep racism going, it takes inaction"

  • @tmcdowell7977
    @tmcdowell7977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    This needs more views. Kids are being brainwashed.

    • @someoneyoudontknow3140
      @someoneyoudontknow3140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      While I really enjoyed the talk, and he makes a great case about advertising/brainwashing. I also do think it's just a small piece of the puzzle.

    • @tmcdowell7977
      @tmcdowell7977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Gnixousk it does

    • @petec5935
      @petec5935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes they are, by liberal democrats for profit

    • @kevinreilley9400
      @kevinreilley9400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes kids are being brainwashed by this video. What a ridiculous narrative - blaming the problems of one community on another. Shame.

    • @rudystraight1750
      @rudystraight1750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So are u by working for and paying taxes to a rigged system and voting for criminals who put a fake show for the masses

  • @Holistretch
    @Holistretch ปีที่แล้ว +296

    This is what anti-racism looks like. Well done. 👏🏼

    • @AmAfrican
      @AmAfrican ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Say it louder for those hard of hearing.

  • @briaunahinds6092
    @briaunahinds6092 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Mike said a mouthfull!!!! & I'm glad he did. May the Lord God continue to bless him and keep him safe ♥️✨

  • @wendycampbell1949
    @wendycampbell1949 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    A real servant of the Creator. Keep up the good work Brother.

    • @luisvelez5695
      @luisvelez5695 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only whites will go to the white haven

  • @atmafricantruemoorsmedia9939
    @atmafricantruemoorsmedia9939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2232

    Whos seeing this for 2020?

    • @frednel4326
      @frednel4326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes lol..verry late but still valid..covid lockdown teaches much hehe 👍😉

    • @BigPhatBandGeek
      @BigPhatBandGeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Right here for it. Almost moved me to tears

    • @joshuablake7961
      @joshuablake7961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me

    • @KDH-br6hy
      @KDH-br6hy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah

    • @cabindweller8454
      @cabindweller8454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not enough of us.

  • @joshuakurian4827
    @joshuakurian4827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    This is one of the fastest, hardest hitting, accurate, convincing, and soul wrenching TED talks out there.

    • @IcemanJuice
      @IcemanJuice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hands down It is.

    • @bigbangb3tty365
      @bigbangb3tty365 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No still blame game bs.

    • @NoMasterz518
      @NoMasterz518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bigbangb3tty365 🤫

    • @bigbro8817
      @bigbro8817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bigbangb3tty365 feel better about yourself yet??

    • @bigbangb3tty365
      @bigbangb3tty365 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigbro8817 you feel like you said something? you didn't. Someone triggered

  • @Findaway2day
    @Findaway2day ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This is a message needed to be heard. He's not blaming the victim, but did an excellent job explaining why you're a victim.

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah but its as simple as dont shoot another person over scuffed jordans. That principle doesn't need a Ted Talk.

    • @Findaway2day
      @Findaway2day 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@TreyFontenet it does when the conditioning is in profits. Remember money talks and it talks to anyone listening. In other words, these kinds of deaths couldn't happen if no market was created to encourage the deaths. Pull back the money and watch the deaths decrease.

  • @bonnitaanderson470
    @bonnitaanderson470 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Wow, thank you Minister Michael Smith. This is sad but true. You presented it well and I wish you were given more time. This was the best Ted Talk that is still relevant even in the year 2022. Thank you for the love for all of Gods people. Jesus died on the cross for all people. All lives matter.

  • @su-enaahleebeautifulcontra3617
    @su-enaahleebeautifulcontra3617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2060

    Who else seen this in their recommendations in 2019?

    • @fantabidoze
      @fantabidoze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Enaah the Great - me too 👍🏿

    • @gmixmag
      @gmixmag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I'm happy it did, this is deep.

    • @sojournerbliss7015
      @sojournerbliss7015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah, it was a recommended video just now, that's how I came to it, but I'm sure it has to do with what other videos I tend to watch.

    • @jpull
      @jpull 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      This has been coming up for a week on my recommended videos. I’m glad I watched it.

    • @fantabidoze
      @fantabidoze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This guy is very intelligent and has courage to address such an emotive subject , He has made some very true points that need to be heard ...

  • @amessenger3208
    @amessenger3208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    "My people perish for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6

    • @sharonrevelle1858
      @sharonrevelle1858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree 💯

    • @jdub7771
      @jdub7771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kan!

    • @vilecrocodile9171
      @vilecrocodile9171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Curse of Cain

    • @artimussantiago4779
      @artimussantiago4779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@dntansrqs1341 IQ s been debunked try something else Nneanderthal

    • @perrystuart8035
      @perrystuart8035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@artimussantiago4779 Remember the nobel prize winner that lost his prize for saying there IS a difference in IQ in race? Now why would he say that just to say it?

  • @opinionatorX
    @opinionatorX ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is too powerful. For everyone that sees this video and have been moved by it needs to link this on all of your social media platforms. Can't be afraid of what people may think. Change can never happen with fear.

  • @justinmoore5096
    @justinmoore5096 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When you know something is wrong but can't put your finger on it, someone explains it so articulately, and it all makes sense.

    • @tomjackson1661
      @tomjackson1661 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes yes, it’s like blaming your mommy for your robbing a bank.

  • @chickenkurry6451
    @chickenkurry6451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    Crazy how this is the most underrated video they put out...

    • @ish562
      @ish562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That further proves his point...

    • @Rootword7
      @Rootword7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LOOKING
      Who controls it?

    • @SuperMiIk
      @SuperMiIk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Rootword7 the algorithm

    • @charlesmodisette9838
      @charlesmodisette9838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @LOOKING i9u88888

    • @supersexysound763
      @supersexysound763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rootword7 THEY do!

  • @TheMABExperience
    @TheMABExperience 4 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    I like that he holds everyone accountable for this. 👂🏾💯💪🏾

    • @nicholasbestevaar6064
      @nicholasbestevaar6064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Marcus A. Brown Including himself.

    • @theonewhoknows62
      @theonewhoknows62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, including himself.

    • @rogerwelsh2335
      @rogerwelsh2335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why should “everyone” be accountable?

    • @MicsDown2Nonsense
      @MicsDown2Nonsense 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💪💕❤️❤️❤️

    • @gypsyshot5225
      @gypsyshot5225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah hes not, he's deliberately conflating white people with Jewish people

  • @scuderiazane4723
    @scuderiazane4723 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Interesting video!!! As blacks we have to take responsibility to NOT produce/consume art and music that degrades our communities.

  • @pink-tulip317
    @pink-tulip317 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾This is probably the best, most important, anti-racism, Ted Talk that I've ever listened to. I wish that there were more people like "White Mike" to spread the message, and even more people, to take heed to it...Especially, being from Jacksonville myself. This not only needs to be known nationwide, but also worldwide.🙏🏾❤️

    • @SurfaceWarfare007
      @SurfaceWarfare007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nowadays they would consider this CRT teaching white kids to feel guilty about being white and to hate America........smh. I live in Jacksonville and since this Ted talk it has gotten worse.

    • @pink-tulip317
      @pink-tulip317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SurfaceWarfare007 that's so true, and all it is is informative information, that everyone of all races need to hear. Unfortunately, Jacksonville has always been a place that has had a lot going on, and a Ted Talk or much of anything else will change that fact, or make it any better😔

  • @eduardsragze2496
    @eduardsragze2496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    The morale of the story: don’t consume products that makes people worse

    • @alexguerrier9363
      @alexguerrier9363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bingo

    • @theonewhoknows62
      @theonewhoknows62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said!

    • @rrun2life
      @rrun2life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In small part yes. Also to take drastic action against it bc as he said racism is the quiet inaction. Its to simply do nothing and not help

    • @Tenchu_87
      @Tenchu_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rrun2life how can anyone help a person who won't help themselves?

    • @TheMikalis1
      @TheMikalis1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Tenchu_87 easy to judge from a privileged standpoint.

  • @rolexshadow
    @rolexshadow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    I’m seeing this for first time in 2019 and Mike if I could have met u in person I just would say thank you for showing some light on the sensitive issue.

    • @Manje11
      @Manje11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe do better in your household, you wouldn't need White Mike to show you some light.

    • @justint4892
      @justint4892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Manje11 that has nothing to do with his interaction.

    • @lisamaples2
      @lisamaples2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Denver Downer I just seen it last week IG, on Tyrese page and it’s 2020. He spoke facts not fiction that’s for sure.

    • @zackturney3903
      @zackturney3903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree

    • @loveamerica3426
      @loveamerica3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Manje11 we ALL need to do better. Why make assumptions about that man, he made a positive statement but you assume the worst of him. Why?

  • @BJ-hm8xk
    @BJ-hm8xk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Reminds me of the boondocks episode Ngga Moments "this is a perfectly good opportunity to throw your life away!"

  • @teresabarnett8138
    @teresabarnett8138 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Pastor Michael Smith! You never fail to speak the truth and draw us in when you do!!! God Bless you!!!

  • @mrblackhearted1
    @mrblackhearted1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    He unpacked a lot in under 20min.

    • @kkcamp02
      @kkcamp02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know right.

    • @stealthycinderhella
      @stealthycinderhella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      TommyGivens I was skeptical but damn it if he didn’t kill it and then some

    • @jaceh4942
      @jaceh4942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's using that preacher-speak lol

    • @DancingStringsGuitar
      @DancingStringsGuitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He had only 20 minutes and I'm sure he knew from experience how to choose the speed for all he needed to say. Excellent speech.

    • @EbonyAzoulay
      @EbonyAzoulay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure did and I agree with everything he said cause it's Truth.

  • @craftpaint1644
    @craftpaint1644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    The whole "get rich or die trying," "any means necessary," determination mixed with a generous emphasis on fake manhood was so pervasive that movies capitalized on it.

    • @tnongaming7057
      @tnongaming7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yea...but it's like their using movies and music that certain percentage of race of people associate with to characterize the entire race....of people

    • @svaz2006
      @svaz2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In a capitalist system companies make what ppl buy, ppl don't buy a thing just because companies make it.

    • @jimsteinway695
      @jimsteinway695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yea real life is about raising family, and bringing up children with values. Today we put that on everyone else. But fathers and mothers need to be together when raising these children. The data is overwhelming in favor of two parents raising children successfully better than one. Those kids have a much better chance at EVERYTHING

    • @andrewdods2236
      @andrewdods2236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tnongaming7057 they’re

    • @andrewdods2236
      @andrewdods2236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@svaz2006 Yes they do; it’s called marketing via advertising .. create the demand and the product will sell

  • @tedhbell
    @tedhbell ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I heard this before, but it seems like it gets more relevant as time goes on, simply because the change has not come. This needs to be heard by everyone.

    • @26michaeluk
      @26michaeluk ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. It's def more relevant now.

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know if the issue is causing this narrative to be more and more relevant then its safe to say that its increasingly irrelevant due to no call to action or curbing the status quo. Sometimes its better to just put the blame on who it all hangs on. And unfortunately, we live in a country where we beat around the bush and make a 1000 apologies feigning the implications of the teuth of the matter.

  • @TheLegenDacster
    @TheLegenDacster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WOW. That was an other worldly speech. Bravo Michael Smith and thanks TED for allowing him the opportunity. Listen to him America, whether you're religious or not!

  • @dollface3005
    @dollface3005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +798

    How come I'm only seeing this now? It's been 5 years since it was uploaded. This is powerful.

    • @dmcl7717
      @dmcl7717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Dr Deuteron no it's cause it's getting watched more cause of recent events, not everything is a conspiracy theory

    • @beastmerc84
      @beastmerc84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They shadow ban things like this. It's rarely recommended.

    • @rogerhill3984
      @rogerhill3984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s an uncomfortable truth.

    • @therapist_with_the_glasses4649
      @therapist_with_the_glasses4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This was my pastor. We did a silence protest during this time against clear channel. He did a research project called "Air Quality"

    • @LeLu-555
      @LeLu-555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@therapist_with_the_glasses4649 is there a link or something?

  • @Blackdove0421
    @Blackdove0421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I'm glad I listened past the first minute because I became pissed, then I said let me listen and I'm happy I did so!

    • @9x5nefarious
      @9x5nefarious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I tweaked on my buddy for sending it. Sent at least 8 defensive messages within the first 3 minutes 😥

    • @anelisajustanelisa236
      @anelisajustanelisa236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same. I was almost tuned off after the first 30 seconds but I thought let me give this guy a chance and I'm glad I did

    • @memphistiger4647
      @memphistiger4647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@anelisajustanelisa236 Glad I saw your comment. I was turned off by the title.

    • @ElixirEcho
      @ElixirEcho 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always skip the first 2 minutes

    • @terrywilliams7949
      @terrywilliams7949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @MagicalAngie
    @MagicalAngie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish we could sit down and have a conversation now, 7 years later. I'm about your age, I fully agree with you. What else can we do now in 2023?

  • @markmonday1242
    @markmonday1242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was incredible. Thank you Pastor Michael Smith for spitting fire & wisdom.

  • @jeremyhart557
    @jeremyhart557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1553

    White Mike is a real dude we need more ppl like him

    • @NeverGoFullRetard415
      @NeverGoFullRetard415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed he his... 💯

    • @voiceofwisdom3408
      @voiceofwisdom3408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      But on an individual level, what can I do? On an individual level, the best I can do is get myself and my family out of the danger zone. Thus we have white flight.

    • @ucanthandledatruth01
      @ucanthandledatruth01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's not a psychopath like the majority that look like him.

    • @jimmiranda7181
      @jimmiranda7181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He has wisdom.

    • @MrEmanwon
      @MrEmanwon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sayit AsItIs Love has responsibility

  • @NYs9thwonder
    @NYs9thwonder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    This lecture is even more necessary now than ever. Scary how he could give this same exact speech today in 2020, and not miss a beat.

    • @JBra1382
      @JBra1382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Because protesters are protesting the wrong things.

    • @JBra1382
      @JBra1382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s why it is still revelant. Nothing has changed in Culture

    • @Tenchu_87
      @Tenchu_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Original Entity how is that wrong? Taking responsibility for your own actiins?

    • @lionheart4529
      @lionheart4529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JBra1382 you mean the paid agents, actors, and actresses?

    • @lionheart4529
      @lionheart4529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SVS they need to start with you by getting you out the way first.

  • @dawalah
    @dawalah ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m grateful to have had this experience…we don’t have to leave this world without making changes

  • @nathan4vice
    @nathan4vice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Commenting for the algorithm. More people need to see this.

  • @cristaltucker513
    @cristaltucker513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Damn. I don't know what I was expecting but it sure wasn't that. Everyone in America needs to hear this.

  • @shawncordell2767
    @shawncordell2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1943

    Did anyone else notice how this Ted talk is less popular than others? 🤔

    • @TheRoQ7
      @TheRoQ7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      of course it is. no one wants to change this situation. meanwhile the song he referenced has 23,255,389 views

    • @quickdepositz4809
      @quickdepositz4809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      TheRoQ7 what song

    • @stephonthomas9742
      @stephonthomas9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yo bro read my comment at the top

    • @Carameldamour
      @Carameldamour 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Then share it

    • @MultiBillionHeir
      @MultiBillionHeir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Bright Garinson how about this planet Is full of violent ppl. people of all nations kill.

  • @michaeljacocks9450
    @michaeljacocks9450 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    👏🏽
    If I could rate this talk by applause, I would give it a standing ovation!
    People of faith speak truth to power.

  • @arielringo2141
    @arielringo2141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I was not expecting this message, I honestly have no words to express how shook to the core I was by it!

  • @adamvybes
    @adamvybes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    The algorithm doesnt seem to push this. Thats worrying. I urge ypu to share this talk if you read this comment. People need to hear this!!!

    • @gwedielwch
      @gwedielwch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The algorithms seem to push sensationalism. And confrontation. You are right that this is very worrying.

    • @rose.stewart5478
      @rose.stewart5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      j

    • @rose.stewart5478
      @rose.stewart5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      AMTRACK. GREY HOUND. HAD TO. GIVE. SEAT TO A WHITE. PERSON. ON AMTRACK. MADE TO TAKE SEAT IN. SOME I'M. 11 YR OLD. I'M. ON WAY. TO. SEATTLE. FROM. WICHITA KA.NS. I'M. QUIET. PROMISED. MY STEP DAD NOT TO. TALK

    • @viquigayar9062
      @viquigayar9062 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just boycott it. End of discussion.

    • @jeanniejones8777
      @jeanniejones8777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We should make this video viral. If we all send this video to our contact list and they do the same we can do this.This is a way that we can make a difference. How many of you who are really tired of this narrative, will be willing to make this go viral? It isn't enough to have this info for yourself. I will check back to see if in fact I live in a country where the people are willing to stand up for change. Please add this video to your social media too.

  • @dexterjacobs4327
    @dexterjacobs4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Imagine this was 5 years ago to date ..what a world we living in .

    • @Iamchiemeka
      @Iamchiemeka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Until we raise our voices and tell those rappers (and the companies behind) that we would not keep tolerate nor entertain their criminal and hyper sexualized lyrics anymore.

    • @chrisjames6018
      @chrisjames6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was posted 5 years ago .n

    • @randydiebold325
      @randydiebold325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Once we realized everyone is responsible and things can get better. Using scapegoats never solves the problem. This was a great talk except when he said "We" he and pointed at his skin. "We" should have included everyone. We all need to take responsibility and work together and stop devisiveness.

    • @DarthVader1977
      @DarthVader1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      we're* living in.

  • @Kween-xj3hn
    @Kween-xj3hn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brought tears to my eyes.....This was EVERYTHING!

  • @mrsmm1483
    @mrsmm1483 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm very very late but all I heard is 100% accurate.

  • @adtxchannel5474
    @adtxchannel5474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    Self hatred is taught.

    • @ERICA1288
      @ERICA1288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ADTX Channel “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion”. Albert Camus.
      This is built not on the sand of opinion but the bedrock of reality.
      Who developed the lesson plan? The “Projects” have that name as housing based on the study “project” of rats contained in confined quarters with limited resources. The results were so affective that they quickly built the housing system known as “Projects”. We have been studied for destruction and steered towards self-destruction the same way the illusion of wonder and greatness has been pulled over the eyes of white people.
      All waking up to the cost of buying into an illusion will be devastating.

    • @iceg6621
      @iceg6621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ADTX Channel
      I love who I am, that's my own choice, anyone can choose to hate themselves if they want and anyways most people reject what they're taught.

    • @wolverinelogan9430
      @wolverinelogan9430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The blood of the innocent will be answered.

    • @chinaexpat1827
      @chinaexpat1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      BY BLACKS THEMSELVES. I TAUGHT IN THE HOOD. KENYAN,/ NIGERIAN KIDS, NO PROBLEM.

    • @jcvr732
      @jcvr732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taught by who

  • @gonzalez6073
    @gonzalez6073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    This needs more attention.

    • @Rowarst
      @Rowarst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indeed. This should be thoughtfully and candidly studied and discussed. But in the current climate of reverse racism, just as in the preceding climate of direct racism, such study and discussion won't be allowed.

    • @hermanhitt5055
      @hermanhitt5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. No other Words need to be Spoken.

    • @YariSoul3604
      @YariSoul3604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      flaco gordo Yes and we definitely know why Fox won’t show this. Probably because it’s too real for them and the truth hurts

  • @chicagorillaz1741
    @chicagorillaz1741 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you Michael Smith.

  • @Jellisist
    @Jellisist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    How could this be slept on so hard this is malcolm x type potency damn

  • @piolin23iq
    @piolin23iq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    “Who ever controls the media controls the mind” -Jim Morrison

    • @piolin23iq
      @piolin23iq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mark white and those who don’t wanna recognize. Too.

    • @huthckr
      @huthckr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      mark white Do you feel that thought is original Mark? Lol Your mind is not free from influence.

    • @aaronrechtenbach4736
      @aaronrechtenbach4736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The left does.

    • @curtr.5792
      @curtr.5792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @mark white Jim Morrison was far from weak. He woke people up.

    • @greenshield1
      @greenshield1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I see Che as your icon, do you admire him?

  • @perseverance47
    @perseverance47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Bless you, my brother. Your authenticity, and honesty are extremely rare. Keep sharing.
    Fist bump!

    • @RaquelAlfacinha
      @RaquelAlfacinha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because unfortunately people are afraid to tell truths these days.. 😕 And this is valid in everything..

  • @thaboedward4062
    @thaboedward4062 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Blessed to listen to this

  • @PTLV-xv3xs
    @PTLV-xv3xs ปีที่แล้ว +21

    So true. Thank you for this talk.

  • @kyleslades3067
    @kyleslades3067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    And here 5 years after this video, tensions worsen and truth is finally surfacing. This man is too far ahead for his time, and maybe many years to come, because we’ve still got a long way to go

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's just a new way of shifting the blame from the criminals to their victims. Unfortunately, when this dilemma reaches critical mass the judgment often times can be blinding and void of humanity. Wearing down the compassionate leads to hopelessness and apathy. We are reaching that point. All these talks just sound like noise now. We just want it to stop.

  • @chocolatedaisyunsilenced8317
    @chocolatedaisyunsilenced8317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This is a harsh reality and many people in our nation are in denial. We need to build better relationships and have some tough conversations. Thank you fo sharing this.

  • @MamaTreNiner
    @MamaTreNiner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All true allies are Greatly Appreciated... RESPECT!!!✊🏿✊🏽✊️✊🏻💯🎯

  • @latonyamsummers1
    @latonyamsummers1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This message is incredible. I'm blown away. Was not expecting to hang on his every word.

  • @ezcapeezmile3729
    @ezcapeezmile3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I was skeptical when i saw the title. Out of anger i clicked on it. And out of appreciation and respect i teared after completing it.

    • @warpnin3
      @warpnin3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That kind of irritation makes us miss out on a lot of valuable things...

    • @TheeInjun
      @TheeInjun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@warpnin3 You've got that right. We need a little more civility and open mindedness in these times. It's been way too polarizing, and another Ted talker said it well: 'when you're talking, you're not fighting.'

    • @theonewhoknows62
      @theonewhoknows62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen. And 5 yrs ago this was produced. So real today. It just showed in my recommendations. Uncanny.

    • @ShoaibKhan-bz5qm
      @ShoaibKhan-bz5qm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheeInjun
      Daryl Davies

    • @tomjackson1661
      @tomjackson1661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ezcape Ezmile Well it does help if you can blame someone else.

  • @alyssajaliyah
    @alyssajaliyah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    I love this man! He sees America how it really is and it is shown in his speech

  • @ishmaelbutler9618
    @ishmaelbutler9618 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really enjoyed this message! Amen!💯🔥‼️

  • @DonaldMorton-ReManned
    @DonaldMorton-ReManned 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mike Smith is the absolute truth!!! Thank you for using your voice and your privilege to assist us in fighting this disease

  • @sprinvntrdd
    @sprinvntrdd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    What a wonderful soul. Good man of God. Walks the walk, talks the truth, makes no apology. Is not looking to be politically correct. God bless him, and keep him and his loved ones safe.

    • @kzmla
      @kzmla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your description reminds me of minister Louis Farrakhan.

  • @T8lor
    @T8lor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Watching this from the UK and I appreciate this man telling it how it is. Facing the truth is one of the hardest things you can do.Rather than being offended and getting defensive, open your ears and listen . This treatment of ethnic minorities goes beyond police brutality. Its bigger than we realise and I fully agree that inaction will allow this cancer called Racism to spread.

  • @jahmahni8259
    @jahmahni8259 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Michael Smith you've earned my respect

  • @justinmccleary423
    @justinmccleary423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man is spreading a very important word around and it really touches my heart to see someone fight so hard for another race

    • @pcmicro1815
      @pcmicro1815 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah they really need a white guy to fix them. It’s the only way!

  • @jojodancer1743
    @jojodancer1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    My man called Rick Ross a modern day Mammy Two Shoes. I may be laughing for weeks because of this.

    • @supremeelbey105
      @supremeelbey105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @chatty2164
      @chatty2164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hilarious haha

    • @jonesfredrick94
      @jonesfredrick94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Screw laughter we need to help our people

    • @jojodancer1743
      @jojodancer1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jonesfredrick94 Yo no disrespect son but is that you in that music video on your channel? Because if you have a problem with people laughing then you shouldn't be dropping joints like that.

    • @supremeelbey105
      @supremeelbey105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jonesfredrick94 Some of them don't want to be helped and thats just the factz. Help those who help themselves.

  • @gergolanyi1470
    @gergolanyi1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    This guy hit the nail on the head, I've always been talking about the acceptance of these lyrics in mainstream music while other controversial topics were frowned upon.

    • @jmmartin7598
      @jmmartin7598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      White people are told to mind their own damn business

    • @isaacscott1063
      @isaacscott1063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you watch the entire video

    • @BigTrees4ever
      @BigTrees4ever ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaacscott1063 you know you can comment before the videos over, right?

  • @patrickpearson1665
    @patrickpearson1665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've seen this numerous times on Facebook. I'm glad to see someone else that understands that our portrayal is not our faults.

  • @ceepeat4732
    @ceepeat4732 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I come back to this video often. This is what needs to be shared

  • @dylandolbyvlogs
    @dylandolbyvlogs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    This is one of the few Tedx talks that I was able to watch all the way through. I am a white, middle class male who can't truly identify with the struggle of black americans. But I was raised in a mixed culture. I was raised in a pre-dominantly black area and all the things he talked about, I've seen first hand. I wish we could start seeing each other as people, and ignore race. We have a long way to go

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The video is intriguing....informative.

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Racism is a sickness. Smh. I live in Canada and experience it. Sometimes have to ignored.

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The system is corrupted due to back in the days slavery . Blacks are still being mistreated

    • @eveheart2876
      @eveheart2876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Think of what's ironic , when it comes to negative image of blacks is always propaganda. That's how messed up society is. I love the details of this video.

    • @jayra7142
      @jayra7142 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      dylan... could you by chance be talking about mike white's ted talk??
      th-cam.com/video/1DxHL2i3cZo/w-d-xo.html

  • @chrisalan6476
    @chrisalan6476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Wow, just wow. Every Trap & Rap artist, record label, and radio station perpetuating the narrative should take heed to this.

    • @bobbypenz
      @bobbypenz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      but there not because it's an agenda..

    • @robertunderwood1011
      @robertunderwood1011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The media companies have heard this for years. Doesnt stop the target audience from buying so media knows its market and they are not gonna change.

  • @letthetruthbetold5602
    @letthetruthbetold5602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He grow up around us therefore he understood us so with that being said he can be open about telling the truth he is not guilty of anything so his free to express hisself. When they keep us divided we will not speak up for each other because we don’t know each other.

  • @derekjones8944
    @derekjones8944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Smith has addressed things that have needed to be addressed publicly for a long time. One of the nation's - if not the world's unsung heroes!

  • @shamgar5573
    @shamgar5573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    this was SO REAL! Really applaud the minister

  • @sanyuregina9680
    @sanyuregina9680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1373

    Here after George Froyd death.. YT recommended this too and glad they did

    • @nahidsyyed906
      @nahidsyyed906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Just stumbled by this video n am in awe!

    • @t.f.3305
      @t.f.3305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn skippy

    • @aadamhughes
      @aadamhughes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @kingjonesda1st4
      @kingjonesda1st4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I understand you sister but I still dont like this video. He politely saying these statistics, then sliding the clumsy white people joke in. Its true but it's not grabbing me the right way.

    • @crazyvoice12
      @crazyvoice12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@kingjonesda1st4 Did you watch the entire video

  • @jacquelinesingh2295
    @jacquelinesingh2295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ✊🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️
    I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and my children are/we all are!

  • @speedpros
    @speedpros ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great speech and he is absolutely 💯% on point

  • @TheCensere
    @TheCensere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    The best TED talks to me are the uncomfortable ones to listen to.

    • @andyramirez5367
      @andyramirez5367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So true!

    • @deejaye2647
      @deejaye2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's when one learns.

    • @MiguelOnHellMusic
      @MiguelOnHellMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🗣💯💯💯 Fr fr

    • @fattyarbuckle5001
      @fattyarbuckle5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If it makes you uncomfortable, it's valuable. This world won't be a better place via complacency.

    • @daleearnhardt817
      @daleearnhardt817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That dead baby mama really asked a deep and disturbing question that I am still exploring ???????🤯

  • @pen_pusha
    @pen_pusha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Ouch
    Hit some heart strings with that one.
    The title threw me off, and I did not want to watch it, but I am glad I did.

  • @brianteague44
    @brianteague44 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this brother! God bless him and his family

  • @rolandgonzales3343
    @rolandgonzales3343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude was way ahead on communication on this point. 2021

  • @reggiestanton3113
    @reggiestanton3113 9 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    A VERY BRAVE MAN.....SOME SHOULD BE HUMBLED TO TEARS.

    • @naturalisted1714
      @naturalisted1714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      REGGIE STANTON christofff81 Gangster rap is supported by its fans in a free market. If they didn't like it they'd change the channel and never buy into it. Gangster rap merely took advantage of a preexisting market just like any other genre of music does.

    • @rickwrites2612
      @rickwrites2612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@naturalisted1714 That's his point, he just laid that out. We (meaning humans, but especially those with more power) shouldnt want it, stop consuming it, boycott it and put pressure on the businesses. Boycott and pressuring advertisers is part of capitalism and free market.

    • @naturalisted1714
      @naturalisted1714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickwrites2612 Clearly it is wanted.

    • @nealspencer4397
      @nealspencer4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naturalisted1714 [

    • @raymondflores5176
      @raymondflores5176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@naturalisted1714 cant forget voting democrats who supportd crime bills like biden an bernie

  • @Carlo-tw4nx
    @Carlo-tw4nx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Some of this Ted talks reflect the future...can't believe this was done 5years ago

    • @djplayback04
      @djplayback04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Racism is not a thing of today. It has been around for years, he rather talks about cultural racism and how its passed down to generations and were not even aware.

    • @juneyk7654
      @juneyk7654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Start sharing

    • @saascarlson5597
      @saascarlson5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rap is still on radio

    • @warpnin3
      @warpnin3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This murder culture has been a thing since the eighties...

    • @jadefalcon001
      @jadefalcon001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gates gave a ted talk about how unprepared the world was for the next pandemic.... 4 years ago.
      Welp, here we are.

  • @bentback1
    @bentback1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to say that was one of the best Ted sessions I have ever seen and heard. Thank You

  • @keehn20
    @keehn20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was wonderful. I’m so thankful I got to see this.

  • @davidlangley09
    @davidlangley09 9 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    that was an awesome eye-opener. sad but all true.

    • @cristyluv1205
      @cristyluv1205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you're the only person who saw this when it actually came out

  • @sosophrank
    @sosophrank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    This guy just made me watch a video I had no intention of watching twice.

  • @New_Beginnings-zu2ns
    @New_Beginnings-zu2ns ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watch this a few years back, now I'm here again in 2023 ❤

  • @lalittl
    @lalittl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was amazing! I pray that one day performers will stop participating in these new age minstrel shows

  • @lancer.greene8170
    @lancer.greene8170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +635

    Who cares? Who cares what this man had to say? Answer: anyone that cares about people, and anyone that RESPECTS a TRUTH TELLER. Change has to come from within, never mind outside of home, start at home, raise your children correctly, RESPECT, PEACE and LOVE.

    • @HereTakeAFlower
      @HereTakeAFlower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Great mindset you got there. Wish you the best.

    • @bentback1
      @bentback1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think you are correct but I attribute some to peer pressure.

    • @mluebkert04
      @mluebkert04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Spank your kids. Train respectful adults.

    • @Toothydeere
      @Toothydeere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mluebkert04 I think you mean teach your kids there is reaction to action, but yeah, sure, beat your kids too.

    • @calamaro99
      @calamaro99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said

  • @miriamjesse1628
    @miriamjesse1628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Wow, he's like a machine...talks so fast, spitting out idea after idea.

    • @thirdeyebabe5272
      @thirdeyebabe5272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Jesse Family 1 he’s a southern preacher used to talking that way I guess . Or maybe he works at auctions on the side lol. He’s got fantastic points to make, perhaps there’s a way to slow down the video a bit?

    • @marceltech
      @marceltech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He can be a rapper hahaha

    • @donmiller2908
      @donmiller2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      He talks quickly because he has many points to make and a limited amount of time for his presentation.

    • @syneathiabell1350
      @syneathiabell1350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He know he only have so much time with so information to give.

    • @maryjoedwards488
      @maryjoedwards488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had to slow it down!

  • @tds6116
    @tds6116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Racism eventually is internalized to the point that you don't value your self, your race...your accomplishments. We're surrounded by messages that tell us we're "less than"...and believe it. I've fought to get my self value back for decades! It's hard.

    • @jopturne
      @jopturne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, I blame everyone else too for my inadequacies. It boosts my self-esteem.

  • @JakeHeguy
    @JakeHeguy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible speaker, just great at speaking very very clearly and getting his point across. Love seeing/hearing that

  • @andream385
    @andream385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Wow this is so underrated.

    • @TreyFontenet
      @TreyFontenet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its overrated. Its just a new way to shift the blame from blacks to whites. Its all so tiresome

  • @princeekeson12
    @princeekeson12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    "They say that it's the white man I should fear, but it's my own kind doing all the killing here." -Tupac Shakur
    Edit: He and Tommy Sotomayor should talk.

    • @papiparsons9045
      @papiparsons9045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      White Mike is full of white guilt isn't he.

    • @morwaze
      @morwaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@papiparsons9045 no. He's telling the truth. White record execs are behind this. Get educated.

    • @morwaze
      @morwaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      But don't stop there. Expound. Quite shallow to drop the mic at this point without explaining how we got here.

    • @jknight9613
      @jknight9613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@morwaze *Jewish

    • @darrylcarlton1166
      @darrylcarlton1166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      WAT U DON'T UNDERSTAND IS THE INFLUENCE OF THE UNSEEN HAND.

  • @worlddutchie
    @worlddutchie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just watched this. And didn't realize I was from 5 years ago. This man is a visionary. Thanks for bringing this to the attention

  • @melissawellington8262
    @melissawellington8262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @MICHAEL YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT SCREAMING THE TRUTH IS WHAT SHOULD BE PLAYED ON LOOP