Intimidating?? He’s a US solider around other US soldiers how can you be intimidated by him? I’ll say it for him sounds like an excuse to cover your racism.
he’s not a soldier, he’s an airmen and it’s not usual for black people to be pilots in the air forces which causes chemistry racism when you start working with white airmen. please sit down, this is a situation
This comment must not understanding the history of becoming a pilot when pilots began , first and foremost you had to be within a family of wealthy backgrounds before even considered . Secondly when they come to find out that all they had was privilege pilots that was within pilot seats and no brains really to further the skills and rhythm to the power that surrounded them , MEANING people of color is and always have been hard at getting deep down and dirty into understanding what makes things work and after they find out other parts of there brain clicks in to understand the needs to apply the skills . The only thing is people of color Don't discriminate who the teach and allow to be apart of . This isn't about color , this topic is about "THE GREED OF POWER" that people in power is stuck still looking dumb on as the country moves on . How about that ??? Lol I noticed people hold fast for someone like me to pop in on some of the dumbest comments people make as if ignorance is dam normal . Ignorance is the brain of the privileged pilots . This is why they needed brains other than the average privileged pilots being pushed favorably with wealth throughout pilot schools .
I was going to say. He looks and acts like a very nice person. His voice isn’t “very deep.” Too many white people don’t grow up around any black people and thus don’t realize that there isn’t much difference. The vast majority of the white men in the military are larger and more tough than this man. What a joke.
D. Wright the problem is your getting mad at the average joe for systematic racism. What you fail to realize is it’s not the average joe it’s the higher ups in corporation military or not
@@snipinmonsta A. Who’s mad? B. Failure? C. Aren’t the “higher ups” you make reference to part of a collective society? I don’t understand your point as a “keen” observation? In fact, it feels more like blame shifting instead of truly understanding the underlying problem. Correct me if I am wrong but there were plenty of average joes involved in the 1/6 insurgency.
I mean let’s be honest he was flying an f22. Maybe he didn’t feel like he fit the culture but so what. Should the whole squadron change or should he. This is coming from me a black man and it’s an honest question.
@@kills456 I have worked with high performers who are high on life. They're generally misunderstood and misunderstand themselves. Tricky situation, people from different cultures coming together with different ways of doing things, bound to me fireworks. Same happens with medical students who come together.
@SuperDave Miorgan ~ The audacity of white privilege. Many cultures built America. Through wisdom, most will live a comfortable lie instead of being stripped in truth. The count up is real, so is our last breath .
He does intimidate them. Not because he’s physically intimidating because he’s black and just as qualified or more qualified than them. That intimidates them.
This is a form of envy but I am surprised that America regards to it as a form of intimidation. This officer seems brilliant and capable of succeeding even in his new career just as he did while in the airforce. His openess about his experience is a good revelation for if such conversations will be heard time and again, it might change the narrative to help advocate the welfare of a black man and woman in the airforce. All the best to him.
@@selsahmwishen2981 when you have done wrong and you understand that wrong, you become aware of the perceived comeback from those youve wronged. You begin to look at your own shadow waiting for that moment of retribution. Thats why theyre so easily triggered by CRT or even teaching of American history centered around Black people, because it has evidence of all the wrongs theyve committed, we have the privilege of them documenting it for all of us. But, hes a fighter, as a fighter pilot and now as a future attorney. Wouldnt be surprised to see him become president. So, I thank all those caucasoids for awakening a beast, a threat, in the best possible way.
🤣🤣 American blacks .. you do not realise how much self loathing and projection you reveal in your ignorant comments. You all sound like BLM talking points. You yourself cannot say others are intimidated by you.. thats up to OTHERS TO STATE .. saying yourself is intimidating is just narcissism. Black Americans love to say how racist their country is, yet have NEVER TRAVELLED to China, Jordan, Qatar, UKRAINE, Saudi Arabia 🤣🤣 if i could pick 1 of you and pay your trip i would to any of those countries. Very quickly you would be begging to go back to America. FACT their are 1.7 MILLION BLACK MILLIONAIRES IN AMERICA The country with the MOST BLACK MILLIONAIRES IS THE USA As a non American i see most black Americans MAKE EXCUSES & PRESUMPTIONS of racism holding them down. If America was TRULY RACIST THEIR WOULD BE NO OR ONLY A FEW RICH BLACKS in America. Face it you are in a 72% WHITE COUNTRY. If you go to Nigeria SURPRISE SURPRISE ITS 98% BLACK but you wont see the whites that live their bitching and complaining. Black Americans love to play victim, make excuses and put in minimum effort and instead of SAVING YOUR MONEY, EVEN IF ITS ONLY A FEW DOLLARS HERE & THEIR you would be bettef off.. but no the second you get money in your hands you blow it on dumb things instead of saving. JUST LIKE WHITE TRAILER TRASH WITH THEIR WELFARE CHEQUES.. Get out of your PITY PARTY, STOP BLAMING OTHERS FOR YOUR LIFE CHOICES, CUT OFF YOUR LOSER FRIENDS HOLDING YOU DOWN and make something out of yourself.
He will not succeed in law school either,I knew a lot of black lawyers that's quite,US state sponsored of racism should stop the world had move on but US till left behind.
This guy had the final laugh, not only did he have an amazing accomplishment of becoming an F22 pilot( I mean just grasp that, dude is flying an air-superiority stealth fighter) kudos to him, but then he goes an gets accepted in Law School at Harvard, props to you man, big respect!!💪💪God bless you.
@@dubb9020 It seems that your mind is in wrong location,where the sun doesn't shine .The F22 is the top Air Force fighter,To become an F22 pilot ,you must be very smart and skilled.
@@dubb9020 Affirmative action was giving millions of acres of Native American land to white Anglo European settlers. Affirmative action was giving only white WW2 vets the GI bill and housing act. Affirmative action was always racist.
@@laserhobbyist9751 none of you cannot relate and honestly I dont expect you to understand as you are part of the problem. I'm absolutely sure what race you are that's for damn sure
@@49ersfoldem I'm sorry but even the strongest man cry I know but it's not because I have white privilege it's because I see what's going on around me and it is ridiculous everybody has a hard time no matter the color of your skin except unless you're white these days or a straight white guy people need to get a grip on themselves and quit using race as a problem that is what is ununiting humanity God bless all those who are truly blind and cannot see the truth and bless all of us that know and understand what it is like to be discriminated against and it's every single one of us every day be praying for everybody that thinks they're the only ones we all go through it I've been arrested in handcuffed and everything at a young age and threw around like a a full grown man and nobody cried because I was white I guess it's a shame that people are still pulling the color of the skin cards it's right out sickening of all races were slaves at one time or another people's forgot their history and don't realize the freedoms they have because of strong military heroes true Patriots don't forget where you come from and don't forget what your ancestors have given you God bless and keep good knowledge amen and praise God hallelujah and Jesus name I have prayed Amen... 💯♥️✝️🙏🇺🇸⚖️🌎✌️👌❤️🤍💙🙌
@@randytrivitt6539 so you dont believe that racial discrimination still exist?! Do you believe a black man with dreads is going to get that executive office position for example
I served in an MP Battalion in Germany with a black officer. This officer came to the Army because of the chances to be treated properly. We had some pretty frank conversations about race. The officer said the Army was not perfect, but was far ahead of the civilian world when it came to equal opportunity.
@@Darknamja That is true, but those rules are written under the umbrella of mission readiness. Good leaders are color blind because they want the best people so as to be successful. Don’t get me wrong, bigotry exists, but not like the civilian world.
IM A 61 YEAR OLD WHITE MAN AND ARMY VETERAN. I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM VERY PROUD OF THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS ACOMPLISHMENTS GRADUATING FROM THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND HIS STRONG DETERMINATION TO SEE HIS TRAINING PAY OFF ALL THE WAY TO THE END. HE NEVER GAVE UP! I ADMIRE AND RESPECT HIM FOR THAT !! I GREW UP AN AIR FORCE BRAT AND WAS ALWAYS ATTENDING SCHOOLS THAT WERE DEVERSIFIED. I THEN AS I DO NOW, APPRECIATE THAT FACT. I WANT TO SAY TO MAJOR DANIEL WALKER, HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH, AND BE PROUD OF YOURSELF. CARY ON YOUR LEGACY FOR YOUR SONS AND OR DAUGHTERS. I AM PROUD OF YOU, AND AMERICA IS PROUD OF YOU ! ......................AIRBORNE !!!
People don’t need the media to help create a narrative of what they experience in every day life. These experiences shared like this pilot are real to him regardless of media coverage.
I’m be been told this same thing... I was told that I had to smile more to make people feel comfortable. Yup. I’m tired of padding other people’s insecurities.
Generally speaking we're a dumb species. Hundreds of years have passed and we still have insecure & superficial prejudices against fellow humans. No wonder aliens haven't bothered spending time on this planet or made themselves overly known to us.
Man, you know his resumé has to be amazing when there are no racist TH-cam comments about him being a crybaby or “playing the race card,” “Go back to Africa.” He’s so good he’s got the racists speechless.
You are actually on to something when you say Go back to Africa. Here you will be treated with dignity and respect and you can actually control the means of production. In the USA they just don't know what to do with you after they "invited you over". Start by visiting an African country as a tourist, get to learn the culture and build from there.....
That's beyond excellence! Can't imagine the grit and drive that took him to achieve it and I've been black in high pressure situations like that myself. He's better than most of us out here, all colors considered.
@Zakaria Ali The "ellites" are far more racial diverse than you think (in the UK anyway) Just look at the tory cabinet or the percentage of non White's at Eton.
@Austin Bennett Exactly!!!! I'm a black male who served. People who I served with were super nice and respectful. Some of the examples the media look for are products of the hiper sensitive, media propped-up, insane world we live in, were people see evil in everything, and no assumptions of good intentions are ever bestowed. The press loves this kind of nonsense. I knew they write a story about it. Not even our sacred military will be spared their grievance-peddling train --- Leave the military and the wonderful people serving in it alone. Go find other serious stories to cover.
@Amend the Constitution to Remove Pathological Liars If you don't love Ted Cruz then you ain't a constitutionalist. If you don't love Ted Cruz then you ain't a Republican. If you don't love Joe Biden, you ain't black.
Even as a enlisted man, I was faced with the same comments/feedback. If you excel your told to tone it down, but if you are perceived as lacking you are railed/weeded out systematically. The old saying of "know your place".
@@hubertpounall1323 I was in the Army and my experience was with a combat unit. When bullets are flying everyone quickly figures out, who the real men are, and the racial bs goes out the window. The problem for me was when we returned home. Over there I wasn’t afraid or concerned about rank or politics. It was all about survival for myself and my guys. Being back in states the end for me.
This interview with an F-22 Pilot is very truthful. I myself was in the military in the mid 70's - 1975 -1981. Learned how to fly while in the Army and can say all those years ago I faced the same racist comments that this F-22 Fighter pilot faced. Things have not really changed in the military. Only the perception that things are better. But success is the best antidote for what he experienced. I myself went on the fly and had a successful Engineering career and retired. Kudos to this brother for speaking up and speaking out.
Thank you, sir , for your service to our country and our community. we need more of you as a mirror for our youth, so that we can keep replicating and multiplying. Theres a whole lot of work to be done. rooting for him as he goes into a different arena, to become a different kind of fighter.
I was denied 6 promotions in the Navy because as I was told "You have too much confidence in yourself and your fellow sailors were intimidated" ❗❓❗ It took almost 3yrs to finally get promoted, but even then there was pushback from other officers in my unit. I'd make them look bad by completing projects assigned to our unit ahead of schedule within weeks instead of months. Frickin crazy ❗❗❗
You think that's crazy brother.... I had a gun pulled on me by a white police officer while in uniform while he knew I didn't have a weapon and wasn't a threat.
I was white, also in the Navy, and had the same experience. I'm as insecure as they come, yet somehow I come off as overbearing and intimidating. I've been told the same thing in civilian life.
@@codycrespin6021 would like to see someone talk like that on a job interview with top heads of a company or anyone in general. On god, on me, on my momma... the list goes on my friend lol. That just shows the IQ level on someone. You think I care about likes buddy?? I dont need likes to make me feel better or to boost my ego so get my frank out your mouth thank you brother. "Cody" let me guess you a wannabe "hood" type of person. Yall got some growing up to do...
I can relate to that young brother. I was a black Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force. I was tall and had that deep voice, and yes I heard some of the same things! The rumor was I wasn’t going to make it through Air Traffic Control school, I was going to washout. But, I ended up graduating number 2 in my class, missing number 1 by 2 points. I went on to be featured in the Air Force Airmen’s magazine. I must admit, I really had a good time during my stay in the force, but as he felt the need to leave, I did too.
The majority of people leave the service before 20 years regardless of race, sex or religion. I was enlisted in the USAF for 10 years. I prefer the military structure over civilian life but as an enlisted person the money will never be equal. I took my military skills to the corporate world. Is the corporate world more racist that the military? I would say so. So now what? Either start your own company or figure it out.
@@kevinx9225 You are right, I started my own company! This wasn’t about race, but like I said and I’ll say it again, I can relate to his story because the same thing happened to me!
As long as it's all fun and games with no real work involved it's all good. When you have to actually work, that's what makes a lot of people leave the service. 🪖🧈💩
Resume: f 22 pilot so you can fly an aircraft that is discontinued and only available in the USA yeah I don’t think his resume is going to help him that much when he leaves the USAF
@@getstuffed2391 Actually, these guys are in very high demand and easily write their career from the time they solo in that jet. I know several Air Force aviators and they are all doing extremely well post Air Force. It's the reason that the military has such a significant pilot shortage. Wht are we having these problems in 2021.
Accepted at Harvard Law School. This guy has the final laugh because that's a big accomplishment and will likely do more in life compared to the others there.
Vietnam vet, here. I’m a black male. Flew HUEYs in Vietnam and retired from 45 years as a helicopter pilot, the first 4 as an army aviator. It’s true that everybody has a story. Mine is that I heard a lot of racial comments but I chose not to internalize them. They did not stop me from my goals. If. Someone told me that I couldn’t or shouldn’t do something that I planned to do to reach my goals, my attitude was “watch me.” There was no need to say anything. This man got to the top but he let others’ attitudes make him quit. I don’t get it. I’m a college dropout. He went to the Academy, got wings, got fighters, and got F-22 and he’s complaining. I don’t get it. Now, I haven’t walked in his shoes but he didn’t go through flight school in Texas and Alabama in the 1960s the way I did. So forgive me if I say, again, I just don’t get it. I wonder what his great uncle would say.
His Uncle would say he's Proud of Him. Everyone don't want to deal with a Long History of Abuse. He accomplished his Mission and did not leave with a Psych Discharge, HE chose to move on to a different chapter in Life and that's HIS choice. Getting a Law Degree or any Degree give Him options to Advance in a Company or start his Own Company, something he can not do in the AF. I am an Army Vet, so Yes I know about the Military as well as you. You don't have the Freedoms of the Outside world within the Ranks and there is Racism in ALL Branches and he doesn't have to remain and be Mentally Abused based on skin color.
He probably just got tired of the job overall. However amazing a job is it’s still a job. I thought he was going to start his own aviation related business like many other pilots do so he can control his business, who he hires, how the business culture operates etc... Good luck at an Ivy League school not facing discrimination there too...
Sometimes you just get tired and say I can do something much more appreciated and rewarding than continuing to have to deal with the double standards and JIM CROW, I started to N C O School in fort Bennington in 1968 and decided I would rather take my chances against the Veit Cong. so no matter how strong you are it can wear on you, I like what he did now they can go train someone else, he quit , he showed them flying F-22 was not worth the aggravation.
Puked my way out of N.A.S. Pensacola...did not get my Wings of Gold. You should have stayed and gotten Stars. Then, you can change the System and Culture. Semper Fi.....Steve the Marine
White privilege expect black people to act like grateful puppies towards them. When that doesn't happen, they will work against you. All about power on their behalf!!!
This exemplifies the true black males, that most commonly "intentionally" goes unrecognized! I'm so proud of him and I pray that the young black males (that I try to educate and try to turn into young black educated "adult" males), can recognize his achievements and be convinced to follow their own dreams, so as to not live their present nightmares! In my mind; this man will always be top brace in all of his endeavors! "Yoshuah" blessing for life young man....
Any minority in the military will face some type of discrimination in their military career. I myself as an Asian -American combat veteran faced a lot of discrimination. Typical statement I always hear “Open your eyes when you shoot.” My blood boils inside, but I kept my cool and just push forward. I never regret joining the Army, best decision of my life & loved serving.
Sorry man, there's no excuse. I like to think I wasn't a part of the "isms" in the military, but I know I laughed and commented when I shouldn't have. I wish we'd all just see the uniforms and thre brilliance or stupidity only from the individual wearing the uniform.
That's the thing.. We've been taught for far too long that we are different races.. We aren't.. We're just different skin tones. That's what is different.. Saying we are all different races is what these crazies get in their heads that we are less than.. Human beings is what you are, I am, this man is, and everyone else.. I thank you so very very much for being on the side of those of us that are seen as less than.. That means so much and again, I thank you! 🤭🤗🤗
A GREAT dude... who bombs poor dirt farmers, (who fight back with WW2 tech)so that the poppy and minerals can flow and the war machine contracts and the stonks... Oh the GLORIOUS stonks... can go up and up and UP! Tuskegee airmen he is NOT! Take it with a grain of salt (from a former USAFA cadet no less)... This guy will surely run for office, after he does a 2-5 year stint working in a top tier law firm where his firm's and his former law school's network will plug him right into high political office. Just think, identity politics cripples just about every single populist movement (on the right or left) from affecting ANY meaningful change to the political system of the United States. Wouldn't it be just so incredibly, deliciously, "convenient" if the slightest resistance to war or any act of political aggression, economic, military, or whatever... could be written off as RACIST?
I can definitely identify with this. While in USAF, at a muscular 6’5, 220lbs I was often told to not speak with so much bass in my voice so i don’t intimidate my superiors.
I’m a retired AF officer, experienced the same thing, and found the private sector worse. I had one small company president I was interviewing with tell me that some of his employees are racist but I’d have to navigate that alone and work through the issues.
@@perpetualretrograde9764 specifically the man above mentioned a supervisor who tolerated racism and left an employee to just figure it out. I've been at commands where opportunities were provided for caucasian officers that would make them more competitive and minorities were passed by or if you questioned the trend then you're a troublemaker or given a song and dance with ludicrous reasons why they made the decision to marginalize you. Then when all is said and done they explain their BS with statements like ducks vote for ducks. If you're blowing past this it's either you purposefully ignore this or you're part of the problem and don't think we deserve an equal opportunity. We only ask for the equal opportunity not equal outcomes.
@@josephjones6870 you know what I saw in the ranks? Everyone was treated as 2nd fiddle to the mission. Which is how it should be. There were sensitive guys that whined and complained. Those were the ones that ran the commo lines and did KP. Then they say it’s racism. Let’s not talk about who got in the most trouble off duty.... that is a whole other conversation. What I have seen through my life is people are treated by way of how THEY act. Now in private sector.. the people that run to HR over their feel feels getting hurt are avoided when all it usually is is a case of dishing it out but couldn’t take it. I have never been part of the “problem”. Maybe my whole life I have been too far down on the food chain to be able to see racism.
@@BasedU.S.parriot1776 *When you're such a COWARD that you have to comment from a TROLL account.* Show *your* face, COWARD. Are you one of those TRUMPAZEES wanted by the FBI? I want some of that reward money. Betcha won't show *your* face, COWARD. 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 P.S. Get some education and learn the difference between *YOUR and YOU'RE,* idiot.
Boy do they have a method of breaking us down. Very similar experience in business. Took walk around trying to adjust who you are to make someone else feel comfortable is exhausting and leads to much distress.
If a war broke out he's the last man in the force I would trust he probably abort mission or eject to not die for his country that's what he sounds like
@@pleasedontdoxme6237 he absolutely doesn’t at all. He was willing to put his life on the line to fly one of the worlds most high tech planes. You sitting in a dark room behind your keyboard clearly doesn’t understand that change makes the world a better place.
My dad is black and just retired last year as a Lt. Col. F-16 pilot to fly with United Airlines. But this guy is exactly right. When you're black you just can't be yourself, whether it's too quiet or talking too much. I was just watching an episode of 60 Days In and a black participant female walked into the pod clearly nervous, scared and not talking to anyone much. A white participant lady doing her interview said she immediately didn't like the black woman because she seemed stuck up, acting like she was too good for anyone and that she wasn't going to be afraid of her 🤣🙄. She didn't like her the whole time they were in there together. The whole time the black lady was terrified. That's how it is when you're black, folks, no matter what you do or how you act, a whole lot of white people are going to look at you in an unfavorable light. Unless you're acting exactly like them or how they would prefer, like robots. Most of these people would say they're not racist, but when they're in a power position over you, it can sure hold you back from doing a whole lot that others get to do.
@@seanwhittington6637 I wish it were fully the case. It is closer than the civil sector, but there are still areas where rank is acquired more politically than via pure merit. You fill the blocks, so does the next guy, so the differentiating factor becomes more subtle. That is where face time, etc. become important. In a nutshell, you still have to present as "The perfect candidate". I've seen a few SNCOs top out below where they strived to be because of this. As for me, I didn't fill a block (which no longer exists), so that is more on me.
I'm a Navy Vet. My dad Viet Nam, Uncles, Nam as well. Gramps, WWII. ALL OF US experienced plenty of racism when we served. My family actually tried to talk me OUT of serving, we left off on bad terms when I enlisted anyway. If you bring up that racism to your superiors, you get batted down. They cover for themselves. I'm glad I went and did what I did, but I only served one enlistment because of that racism.
@@maryrodger5130 Exactly. When I first arrived on board the Nimitz, one of the very first things I was told about repair division was that there was a lot of racism. That came from 3 black Petty Officers who were nearing the end of their enlistments. They also made it very clear to me that if I ever spoke up about it, things wouldn't go well for me. I had to just endure it, in silence.
@@bradcolby1 I would suggest Marine Corps or Army if you do. There are more Black men in leadership roles in those two branches than there are in the Navy. That way if something does happen, you have more people to turn to that are minorities.
I take my hat off to this outstanding gentleman, not only is he smart and well spoken but he has dreams and with perseverance he's concord. Much respect and blessings as you further your knowledge in law.💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏
This is pathetic! I'm sorry. That man was a huge asset to our airforce! The fact that his "superiors" discriminated against him to the point of him leaving for his happiness is appalling! He was likely more intelligent and obviously a better pilot than those who discriminated against him. They were threatened by his success. Fighter pilots are very smart men. Its sad to know this still happens in 2021 and in such high places in the military
@@yurig014 Because racism doesn’t exist. Everyone is tolerant and fair. No one was raised with bad morals or applies negative stereotypes to others. It’s all Kool-ade. You give a lot of credit to humanity.
@@yurig014 I served in the military (Marine Corps) and from your comment, I'm guessing that you didn't? The military, especially High Achievement, Elite units, branches, and organization; you will see the racism and bigotry darn near openly. The delegation of assignments, promotions, and the teachers' pet attitude among the higher ups is gauling. And the whole time, a Black service member has to bite their lip.
@@samurai_fx4911 "black people need special treatment or else the service is racist" im sure the black higher ups discriminate against black people too.
This pilot left the Air Force because he got accepted to Harvard law. End of story. The racism angle is a load of crap. If he experienced racism to the degree he claims, he would have never stayed for eleven years.
Being black and in the military I've heard all this feedback/comments myself. I.e. The one that really got me is the fact that the way I walk is "intimidating" WTF does that even mean?
That means people are inherently afraid of you because they are intimidating. It is because there are people in the Air Force that are scared of people who don’t look like them or participate in the “political” bs as them of Corporate Air Force
You should be intimidating. Army 10 years my dude. There are some racists out there still, but they are very rare. Most white people are more afraid of your EO power than they are you being “intimidating “. It sounds like you just have wusses in your workspace
he isn't saying that flying f22 is discriminatory. LISTEN AGAIN!!!!!! He says that he isn't allowed to be himself. why don't you change your whole personality because someone who you just met doesn't like it? "he is having too much fun" or "he is too quiet" or "he is too serious" he gived them each a version and they still didn't like it. what he wants is to be accepted for who he is while excelling at what he loved. all it takes is for PEOPLE TO LISTEN.
@@mrkennyfernand Have you ever been in the military? Comments like that are a dime a dozen from superiors - whether you are white, black or green. He's projecting, now he'll do his law degree and no doubt get politically active - another scalp for identity politics. And the fact that he went to F22's pretty much means he was not disctiminated against. Everything he said sounded trivial.
@@mrkennyfernand I get COMPLETELY what he is saying! That we MUST BEND to their TOLERANCE, instead of allowing Black Folks to be WHO WE ARE!!!! Fact is, if are GIFTED in whatever Field we decide to practice in, we become the BEST at what we do, not to say the white man does not, but despite HOW ACCOMPLISHED WE BECOME, they STILL want to MOLD & SHAPE US INTO WHAT & HOW THEY WANT US TO BEHAVE!
@Austin Bennett Are you freaking kidding me, EXPLAIN YOUR UPT, IFF or B Course! Otherwise, keep your BS TO YOURSELF! It's as if you EXPECT us to know what the heck you are talking about with your ABBREVIATIONS!
I was a Marine Corps bandsman. being one of the few African Americans in the field, I felt that I had to set an example. After basic training, I attended the Armed forces School of Music. that's when I felt the pressures of being black in the military. Not wanting to make waves, I put up with the racism from quite a few of my fellow students and some of my Seniors. I was no exceptional student and the remarks and treatment weighed on me as I struggled through and passed the course. when I got to my first duty station, I felt welcomed there until I met the band officer who was on his way to a new duty assignment. At his farewell party, he spoke to me for the first time. Our new band officer, the second black band officer in the history of the Corps was present also. He told me to "come on in and have a seat next to my bother." That pretty much set the tone for the rest of my time in the service. I wanted to make a career out of the service, but I couldn't tell the difference between the wisecrackers and the bigots after a while. It affected me deeper than I had realized. I can relate heavily to this young officer's feelings.
@@braveman1641 Let me explain something to you I am entitled to my opinion, You nor anyone else get to change it if you don't like it. . But don't by god tell me what to do! You who hides behind a fake name I don't know you nor do I ever care to meet you. You don't know me and I am confident you don't want to ever meet me. I was in the Army and I knew several black men well. I lived with them, I ate dinner with them and several other endeavors and I never heard one of them speak like he does. They were all different in size, attitude, social background and came from all over the US and I love them like brothers. Now sod off!
"The word perfectly conveys, to quote George Bush, the soft bigotry of low expectations. It literally comes down to that. When people say it, what they are really saying is that someone is articulate ... for a black person." - Anna Perez, former deputy assistant to President Bush and communications counselor to Condoleezza Rice when she was national security adviser.Credit... One of many examples. I use to say it to. I wasnt trying to be rude but u will do yourself a favor like i did by dropping thst word when describing non whites.
@@rettop9757 They're right. Calling a black person "articulated", "educated" or "well-spoken" is a microaggression which is very offensive. That basically implies that black people aren't either of those things and that he is an "exception".
Perception versus reality. It’s clear that this “victim” has surpassed most other young men in this country. I’m sure he’ll be a “victim” in law school as well.
@@canopeaz he was interviewed for his story because he is worthy of being noticed...it's called success..but he also explains the difficulty in what he went through...but he served his country well...you should admire him rather than the criticism
@@nathancarter1082 he signed the line himself and most who are criticizing him are doing so rightfully the man did a grand job and then tried to smear the very organization that helped him thats a little backwards especially when anyone who has actually served especially in combat roles know this is bull we are one team one fight and many dark humorous that help keep people mentally prepared for anything because at the end of the day the enemy doesn’t care about your feelings or the color of your skin.
As a man of color who had a wonderful 27 yr career in the Army; I can honestly say that I have had more hate and issues from my own people than from any white peer or superior. I was shunned and even called a sellout on occasion. Never did I experience blatant or subtle racism from a white person while serving. In fact, many of them assisted me and provided outstanding guidance during my career. I served during the first Gulf War and during the OIF and OEF missions to give some idea of my time in.
Thanks for sharing and for your service. I'm wondering if perhaps the pilot perceived prejudice and didn't really experience much or any real prejudice?
I think many black men have an understanding that the lower we are on the totem pole the more comfortable our white constituency seems to be. Many are called to serve their country for different reasons for sure. My opinion is that societal mainstream America at large seems to warm to the thought of the physical specimen, black fighter, something that goes way back to historic slavery. Many Army jobs don't have a civilian equivalent. So when leaviing the Army many veterans, especially black veterans struggle to get a job. Sure if you stay until retirement then it's a wrap. Maybe a GS position and/or VA disability awaits some, but those numbers are the minority. AF is different, hated by most other branches of the service, but with a more compatible civilian job outlook. GS jobs may offer job security for the Army, but many of those jobs are fraught with racism, political favoritism and stress - just take note of the GAO investigations regarding the Dept. Of Veteran Affairs. Not having a military service job that applies to the open civilian job market, means you're not a threat to a potential white job seeker anyway. The Air Force is renown for meting out unfair appraisals, promotions, assignments, at-a-boyism tactics, military reprisals and discharge types to black airmen. I think more people associate the Air Force with polished prestige, and the Army with grittiness, toughness and the,"fighting man" mentality, whether right or wrong. In essence, other than the limited jobs that law enforcement offers, no real threat regarding the Army to whites in the private sector. Jobs that many times yield higher annual salaries. The AF would rather not see black servicemen excel at their prospective AF Careers or post service employment. After serving 7 years USAF my opinion is the good ol boy system is alive and well in the Air Force.
@@teaaet1 My daughter served in the USAF and did quite well. She never saw her color as a hindrance to her success. In fact, she saw it as an advantage. She also knew that to be successful she had to put in the work; and she did just that. Like me, she never observed racism, blatant or otherwise, while serving. She served her time in the USAF and now doing quite well as a civilian. She is a biracial child from 2 people of color. I may add that I have never heard anybody in the Army, while I served, bad mouth the USAF. And lastly, since my retirement I have served as a contractor at undisclosed locations and doing quite well. The intangibles that my daughter and I learned while serving have done us both quite well. I respect your comment. I find your take on USAF life interesting. I wish you the best of luck.
@@Ash26Ken13 I appreciate your response and your family call to service. I think there are is an abundance of success stories relating to the AF. There also seems to be an overwhelming presence of the opposite as indicated by studies conducted by the AF. I too have family members who have served in the military, including a brother-in-law 15 years of USAF service with bridge service in the Army reserves requiring state senator intervention to rightfully receive his service to country retirement. I myself, an honor grad recipient in both USAF supervisory training and my chosen specialty in civil engineering, personally was subjected to and witnessed the rampant and disparate systematical tactics employed in regards to job training with black airmen vs their white constituency. That is an unfortunate reality that many blacks who have given service to country unfortunately have in fact experienced - as the AF studies have shown. So while I too respect your opinion and the positive experience both you and your daughter enjoyed, to assume that your positive outlook is the typical experience would be a far reaching ascertain that hinges on the subjectivity that "it didn't happen to me, so it must be something that black serviceman did or didn't do to deserve that mistreatment", is a flawed premise of vilifying the victim.
@@vasilirikardsson This whole interview seemed to go over your head. Derrek was talking about his experiences in the military, not a bunch of superficial qualifiers.
As a USAF current member I would like to believe it’s changed from 30 years ago. I know discrimination exists I’m not ignorant to the facts, but I don’t think it’s the same from when you served. The entire AF loved the last CMSAF Wright “Enlisted Jesus” and this young man as an F22 pilot. Great leaders. Black leaders. I just hope the advice this pilot received prior to joining did not hinder his perception of his hardships. Meaning did he think that because it was hard, or because he was counseled on his “being quiet” was only because he was black. My question is was it just as hard for everyone, but did he think it was made harder for him only because of his race? Because someone told him before he joined to “conform”? And that bad advice stuck throughout his military career and kept the image of its harder for me because I’m a black man? It seems the pilot was extremely successful due to his hard work. Very intelligent, skilled man! I do wish for the day I do not have to ask these questions and everyone is treated equal. I love my black brothers and sisters. We all bleed blue in my eyes and I will not tolerate discrimination, or hate! Thank you for your service.
I know exactly how he feels. I've been on both sides...Enlisted and Officer. My Command recently asked if there was anything they can do retain me...nope. I'm ready to go. Enough is enough. I will always love my country and the time I served, however my mental health is worth more.
I know this to be true; At the academy, there was a period in which Christian ideology was rampant throughout the school and senior officers in some cases either openly promoted it or chastised cadets who complained about it. At this officers rank and judging from his age, I wouldn't be surprised if he encountered some of these same officers.
I'm sorry that you still have to deal with this. I try to do my part by making sure generational racism stops with me and in my household. I hope one day no one will have to fight harder for something solely based on the color of their skin. Thank you for your service.
I feel you. Racism in the military is very real. A Captain of a well known US Navy Air Craft Carrier called me to his office and asked me, “You will be a great loss, you’re an outstanding Petty Officer, what can I do to keep you?” I said: “Nothing”. Looking back through my anger I should have said more.
Here is a man who's made it to Officer, flying the most expensive and elite fighter jet ever created and he's complaining that there is some sort of ceiling and he has to moderate his behaviour to fit in as an officer? Fark me. Nonetheless, thanks for your service.
As a black man with 8 years in the Air Force I will gladly tell any black men to join the Army. I grew up on Ft Bragg and saw so many blacks in leadership positions and actually being themselves. Having a commanding presence is a good thing in the Army unlike the Air Force. I know that I will probably upset somebody but it is the truth and I have lived both...
The army is NOT the air-force sir... They have no problem with Black men in the army because there you get the opportunity to stop bullets with your body. The air-force is another kettle of fish. Woe be unto them if they allow black men to fly. In WWII it was poor eyesight today its poor attitude / qualifications or whatever nonsense barrier they dream up.
Trust me I know the Army is not the Air Force... and sure the Air Force makes excuses for minority pilots where the Army doesn’t. Regardless of being seen as a meat shield it is more equal opportunity. There are plenty of minority pilots in the Army...
@@anderstopansson someone being able to thrive inspite of systemic racism doesn't disapprove its existence. The treatment he and others before him received shows there's an real bias here, designed to keep more people like him out.
Seated in an F22 with those that despise and surround you doesn’t mean you made it. Not when there aren’t many that look like you in the same environment. Just like you are uncomfortable around us when there are too many, so are we. Time to level the playing field.
@@vxg2257 forced in that when you are black even when you excel at your job your evaluation always have something in there about your character....your too happy, not happy enough, too loud, not loud enough etc..etc....it is exhausting changing to comply...they cannot take you down for your knowledge or work ethic so they pick at you in other ways to break your spirit....so yes forced is the right word.
As a propulsion engineer, I’ve thought about going into the Air Force, but this is a large reason why I stayed away. At least with corporate I can move to another company.
This is true. Corporate America doesn’t value you any more than the military but at least you can just get another job. The military feels like a lifetime decision.
@@rtwo4570 I’ve heard that the military on a whole is the most racist institution in America! I don’t know how anything could be more racist than anything else though, racism is racism.
@@thefuture5572 statistically, the occurrence and encounters are higher because you are in a concentrated area with, let’s face it, a lot of white men from rural USA who probably have never interacted with other races except through a tv screen.
So true, that contractual military obligation comes with quite a number of teeth in the bite - you can walk away, but jail time is the resulting penalty.
@@brmatiq2627 - my point is that if this guy was a victim of systemic discrimination in the air force, he would've been passed over for promotion. There's also a saying in the military "mess up, move up". When a command has someone that they can't otherwise get rid of, they promote them as soon as they can in order to get them sent off to another unit that has a billet for their new, higher rank. This is usually an enlisted thing, though. Promoting this pilot would just give him greater responsibility in his current unit since he's going to remain assigned to the F-22. Basically, if whites or good ol' boys were discriminating against other races, there's no way they'd promote the person which would put them in a position where other whites would have to be subordinate. In the military, you respect the rank, not the person. He's going to give an order, make an assignment and subordinates are going to follow those orders. There's just no way this guy is getting promoted as early as he has while being a victim of systemic discrimination. The "system" wouldn't want him to have that authority over others. Perhaps, this guy should ask himself why, besides his color, people might not like him.
Walker's experience reminds me of me. I'm white, conservative, male, and opinionated. I recently retired from a 32 year career in adult education. Ninety five percent of my coworkers were Hispanic, progressive, and female. Even though we worked in California a huge part of formal and informal business was conducted in Spanish, a language I do not speak. Everything I did, and did not do; everything I said, and did not say had to be monitored constantly. Thirty years ago, it was one of the best careers going. Today, I would not recommend to people like me at all. Moral of the story? When you are a minority, you will have to be careful in order to survive.
@@stevntylertoy I had to moderate my behavior, much like Walker, because I was otherwise intimidating as well. I'm well over 300 pounds, 6'5" tall and gregarious. I drove a huge 4 x 4 pickup truck, listened to old school country music, and towards the end of my career sported a MAGA hat on that truck's gunrack. Do you think people, such as me, cannot find themselves discriminated against because of the color of their skin? That sounds racist to me.
Thank you for sharing Walker. We all need these experiences to be shared. It’s important to open up the conversation, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. God speed.
What is uncomfortable about this? He's praised as a celebrity on nationwide news for feeling uncomfortable. All he has to do is portray himself as a victim to the people who want to use it for political power.
@@acnine-ball8976 so when someone’s _actually_ being victimised, how should they portray themselves. Bury their heads in the sand and become as mentally ill as the savages who can’t/won’t operate on a level playing field? The savages who pretend discrimination doesn’t exist (unless they feel they’re loosing their ill gotten privileges)..!? I pray that you live to experience _exactly_ what he and his community feel on a continual basis, and when you do _you_ are told to just shut up and forget about it. Everyone needs to be free to be themselves, but not at everyone’s expense. It’s about time you and your damned people _learned_ that because the only thing that’s permanent in this world IS CHANGE. Enjoy your _’supremacy’_ - while it lasts...
Wow, this was a very touching interview! The fact he was related to a tuskegee airman was so amazing. I wish him the best on his next phase in lif. I know he'll be just as good a lawyer as he was a soldier
It’s not amazing, it’s sad. How times haven’t changed all that much in all that time. Pernicious bigotry whilst more _’gentile’_ is no less destructive.
I see a man who achieved the ability to be commissioned as an officer to pilot one of the U.S. most advanced fighter plane. I don’t see a black man. I see a man who achieved something that not many people can say they’ve been able to accomplish.
@@alexmark8917 😅And THIS is why the laws of reciprocity are doing full “Daddy long strokes” on Caucasians in America right now! I absolutely LOVE it! 👏🏾🤣
Man to lose this top of talent is truly depressing, You can tell he does not want to leave, Im proud he is going to Law School but this guy is a fantastic Officer. Only 50 Minority Fighter Pilots currently in the Air Force, I thought we were getting better. I really did.
I am lost! Did he ever come up with a reason for leaving the AF, or was he lacking all the praise and adoration he craved? In the military, you should make everything you do the best that it can be; not to be praised, but to make your unit, section, branch the best it can be w/o needing to be praised, coddled and idolized because of who YOU are!
@@billycurry3504 You just pulled the race card; you must be the racist! I just said he was a whiney little punk that didn't like being treated like everybody else!
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Intimidating?? He’s a US solider around other US soldiers how can you be intimidated by him? I’ll say it for him sounds like an excuse to cover your racism.
or his racism!
Other races are always intimidated by black people
he’s not a soldier, he’s an airmen and it’s not usual for black people to be pilots in the air forces which causes chemistry racism when you start working with white airmen. please sit down, this is a situation
@@Oba_kwaku not always true homie.
This comment must not understanding the history of becoming a pilot when pilots began , first and foremost you had to be within a family of wealthy backgrounds before even considered . Secondly when they come to find out that all they had was privilege pilots that was within pilot seats and no brains really to further the skills and rhythm to the power that surrounded them , MEANING people of color is and always have been hard at getting deep down and dirty into understanding what makes things work and after they find out other parts of there brain clicks in to understand the needs to apply the skills . The only thing is people of color Don't discriminate who the teach and allow to be apart of . This isn't about color , this topic is about "THE GREED OF POWER" that people in power is stuck still looking dumb on as the country moves on . How about that ??? Lol I noticed people hold fast for someone like me to pop in on some of the dumbest comments people make as if ignorance is dam normal . Ignorance is the brain of the privileged pilots . This is why they needed brains other than the average privileged pilots being pushed favorably with wealth throughout pilot schools .
He looks like the least intimidating person I have ever served with.
EXACTLY!!! Looks like a nice man.
Because it’s all lies
@@alexmark8917 yes You are all lies
@@ciello___8307 How can he be a lie when he’s typing comments? That makes no sen...wait...you’re Italian, yes..? 🤔🤣
I was going to say. He looks and acts like a very nice person. His voice isn’t “very deep.” Too many white people don’t grow up around any black people and thus don’t realize that there isn’t much difference. The vast majority of the white men in the military are larger and more tough than this man. What a joke.
An ex F-22 Pilot with a Harvard Law Degree. Yeah, this man is definitely going places. I hope he keeps them piloting skills clean though.
@King ABADDON It's about time you had your own state , governed by and for your own people..
@King ABADDON Absolutely!!
A pilot with law degree? Wow
He will likely join a reserve unit. He only has 8 years to go to retirement.
They will see that he does not !
You can change laws but you can’t change what’s really in the hearts and minds of some people.
Amen!
Correct. Until a society collectively understands and acknowledges systemic racism as social currency we will never cross the starting line.
D. Wright the problem is your getting mad at the average joe for systematic racism. What you fail to realize is it’s not the average joe it’s the higher ups in corporation military or not
@@snipinmonsta Keen observation.
@@snipinmonsta A. Who’s mad? B. Failure? C. Aren’t the “higher ups” you make reference to part of a collective society? I don’t understand your point as a “keen” observation? In fact, it feels more like blame shifting instead of truly understanding the underlying problem. Correct me if I am wrong but there were plenty of average joes involved in the 1/6 insurgency.
I didn't see a black man. I saw a well trained educated man that served his country in one of the most extreme jobs there is. Fly on Sir!
He is not black. People around him do.
It was the individuals he had to work with that saw his skin color
Nahh, I saw a black man
I didn't even have to see his skin....I could tell he was black by that straight-out-of-the-hood haircut. WTF is that?
So is he colorless?
With a Harvard law degree, this man is set for life. He'll earn far more than any major can make
As a F-22 pilot as well! He has a top of the pile resume for any aviation job he might want
This Is Not The Narrative
@SuperDave Miorgan thanks. maybe he should have joined Tuskegee where he could be himself? or the NBA?
@SuperDave Miorgan the 20 trillions dollar debt, all that money up in smoke.
@SuperDave Miorgan
Well that was quick!
It wasn’t long before the white sheet and hollowed pillow case came out, was it now?
He is an F22 fighter pilot. He has the skills so treat him with the respect that is due him. We are our own worst enemies. Good luck to you sir!
How could he discriminated if he’s flying an f22
I mean let’s be honest he was flying an f22. Maybe he didn’t feel like he fit the culture but so what. Should the whole squadron change or should he. This is coming from me a black man and it’s an honest question.
@@kills456 I have worked with high performers who are high on life. They're generally misunderstood and misunderstand themselves. Tricky situation, people from different cultures coming together with different ways of doing things, bound to me fireworks. Same happens with medical students who come together.
@SuperDave Miorgan ~ The audacity of white privilege. Many cultures built America. Through wisdom, most will live a comfortable lie instead of being stripped in truth. The count up is real, so is our last breath .
He took the training, then split, costing the taxpayer millions.
He does intimidate them. Not because he’s physically intimidating because he’s black and just as qualified or more qualified than them. That intimidates them.
Yes, They say we need to pull ourselves up by our boot straps, but get absolutely horrified when we do. Tulsa massacre is a great example of it.
This is a form of envy but I am surprised that America regards to it as a form of intimidation.
This officer seems brilliant and capable of succeeding even in his new career just as he did while in the airforce.
His openess about his experience is a good revelation for if such conversations will be heard time and again, it might change the narrative to help advocate the welfare of a black man and woman in the airforce.
All the best to him.
@@selsahmwishen2981 when you have done wrong and you understand that wrong, you become aware of the perceived comeback from those youve wronged. You begin to look at your own shadow waiting for that moment of retribution. Thats why theyre so easily triggered by CRT or even teaching of American history centered around Black people, because it has evidence of all the wrongs theyve committed, we have the privilege of them documenting it for all of us. But, hes a fighter, as a fighter pilot and now as a future attorney. Wouldnt be surprised to see him become president. So, I thank all those caucasoids for awakening a beast, a threat, in the best possible way.
🤣🤣 American blacks .. you do not realise how much self loathing and projection you reveal in your ignorant comments.
You all sound like BLM talking points.
You yourself cannot say others are intimidated by you.. thats up to OTHERS TO STATE .. saying yourself is intimidating is just narcissism.
Black Americans love to say how racist their country is, yet have NEVER TRAVELLED to China, Jordan, Qatar, UKRAINE, Saudi Arabia 🤣🤣 if i could pick 1 of you and pay your trip i would to any of those countries. Very quickly you would be begging to go back to America.
FACT their are 1.7 MILLION BLACK MILLIONAIRES IN AMERICA
The country with the MOST BLACK MILLIONAIRES IS THE USA
As a non American i see most black Americans MAKE EXCUSES & PRESUMPTIONS of racism holding them down.
If America was TRULY RACIST THEIR WOULD BE NO OR ONLY A FEW RICH BLACKS in America.
Face it you are in a 72% WHITE COUNTRY. If you go to Nigeria SURPRISE SURPRISE ITS 98% BLACK but you wont see the whites that live their bitching and complaining.
Black Americans love to play victim, make excuses and put in minimum effort and instead of SAVING YOUR MONEY, EVEN IF ITS ONLY A FEW DOLLARS HERE & THEIR you would be bettef off.. but no the second you get money in your hands you blow it on dumb things instead of saving. JUST LIKE WHITE TRAILER TRASH WITH THEIR WELFARE CHEQUES..
Get out of your PITY PARTY, STOP BLAMING OTHERS FOR YOUR LIFE CHOICES, CUT OFF YOUR LOSER FRIENDS HOLDING YOU DOWN and make something out of yourself.
@@kevingomez-johnson140 yet here you are keeping racism alive by making EXCUSE AFTER EXCUSE 🤣
Dam, Air Force Academy, now Harvard Law. Mans gonna be educated to the max. Keep your head up man. You’ll do great things.
He will not succeed in law school either,I knew a lot of black lawyers that's quite,US state sponsored of racism should stop the world had move on but US till left behind.
John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have ever lasting life
“You’ll do great things.” Wtf?! He’s already done great things 😂
All that means nothing in AmeriKKKa.
He's probably ate up. He's not in law school, he's planning on law school.
This guy had the final laugh, not only did he have an amazing accomplishment of becoming an F22 pilot( I mean just grasp that, dude is flying an air-superiority stealth fighter) kudos to him, but then he goes an gets accepted in Law School at Harvard, props to you man, big respect!!💪💪God bless you.
affirmative action
and he was back seat not pilot
@@dubb9020 Err, umm, there is NO backseat/WSO position in the F-22... is there?
@@dubb9020 It seems that your mind is in wrong location,where the sun doesn't shine .The F22 is the top Air Force fighter,To become an F22 pilot ,you must be very smart and skilled.
@@dubb9020 Affirmative action was giving millions of acres of Native American land to white Anglo European settlers. Affirmative action was giving only white WW2 vets the GI bill and housing act. Affirmative action was always racist.
Flew with this man at IFF great instructor with a wealth of knowledge... incredible fighter pilot with amazing precision. Happy to see him on here
Sounds like he hates you though.
@@laserhobbyist9751 none of you cannot relate and honestly I dont expect you to understand as you are part of the problem. I'm absolutely sure what race you are that's for damn sure
@@49ersfoldem I'm sorry but even the strongest man cry I know but it's not because I have white privilege it's because I see what's going on around me and it is ridiculous everybody has a hard time no matter the color of your skin except unless you're white these days or a straight white guy people need to get a grip on themselves and quit using race as a problem that is what is ununiting humanity God bless all those who are truly blind and cannot see the truth and bless all of us that know and understand what it is like to be discriminated against and it's every single one of us every day be praying for everybody that thinks they're the only ones we all go through it I've been arrested in handcuffed and everything at a young age and threw around like a a full grown man and nobody cried because I was white I guess it's a shame that people are still pulling the color of the skin cards it's right out sickening of all races were slaves at one time or another people's forgot their history and don't realize the freedoms they have because of strong military heroes true Patriots don't forget where you come from and don't forget what your ancestors have given you God bless and keep good knowledge amen and praise God hallelujah and Jesus name I have prayed Amen... 💯♥️✝️🙏🇺🇸⚖️🌎✌️👌❤️🤍💙🙌
@@randytrivitt6539 so you dont believe that racial discrimination still exist?! Do you believe a black man with dreads is going to get that executive office position for example
@@stevenjones916 Sounds like you hate him though. Or, perhaps you're just hateful, period.
I served in an MP Battalion in Germany with a black officer. This officer came to the Army because of the chances to be treated properly. We had some pretty frank conversations about race. The officer said the Army was not perfect, but was far ahead of the civilian world when it came to equal opportunity.
That's because the military has rules and regulations that aren't as easy to circumvent as in the civilian world. 😎
@@Darknamja That is true, but those rules are written under the umbrella of mission readiness. Good leaders are color blind because they want the best people so as to be successful. Don’t get me wrong, bigotry exists, but not like the civilian world.
I can agree with that since I come from a military family but much work needs to be done.
The army treats everyone like their black.
@@kekistanimememan170 um noo 🤡
IM A 61 YEAR OLD WHITE MAN AND ARMY VETERAN. I WANT TO SAY THAT I AM VERY PROUD OF THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS ACOMPLISHMENTS GRADUATING FROM THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND HIS STRONG DETERMINATION TO SEE HIS TRAINING PAY OFF ALL THE WAY TO THE END. HE NEVER GAVE UP! I ADMIRE AND RESPECT HIM FOR THAT !! I GREW UP AN AIR FORCE BRAT AND WAS ALWAYS ATTENDING SCHOOLS THAT WERE DEVERSIFIED. I THEN AS I DO NOW, APPRECIATE THAT FACT. I WANT TO SAY TO MAJOR DANIEL WALKER, HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH, AND BE PROUD OF YOURSELF. CARY ON YOUR LEGACY FOR YOUR SONS AND OR DAUGHTERS. I AM PROUD OF YOU, AND AMERICA IS PROUD OF YOU ! ......................AIRBORNE !!!
People don’t need the media to help create a narrative of what they experience in every day life. These experiences shared like this pilot are real to him regardless of media coverage.
@@dsolo3250 right....Black people should just be quiet. It's not like your being attacked by dogs and being marginalized 🙄
@@dlitefulone You should go back to sleep.
@@lastmanstanding6675 no u should go back to sleep kid
Did you have to say you are white
I’m be been told this same thing... I was told that I had to smile more to make people feel comfortable. Yup. I’m tired of padding other people’s insecurities.
facts
you must be a white guy
@@BigSmartArmed who, me? White?
@Krazee Kracka MAN Yeah I hear ya! Damn Magatards keep living in the past when there was segregation and minorities knew their place!
@Krazee Kracka MAN when America pays reparations for hundreds of years of slaves labor, we good...
Judge a person by there actions not by the color of there skin. 👍
A long time we a seah that dont work in the white man world.!
Not in this country!
I'll always second that!
America missed that for 300+ years...
Generally speaking we're a dumb species. Hundreds of years have passed and we still have insecure & superficial prejudices against fellow humans.
No wonder aliens haven't bothered spending time on this planet or made themselves overly known to us.
Man, you know his resumé has to be amazing when there are no racist TH-cam comments about him being a crybaby or “playing the race card,” “Go back to Africa.” He’s so good he’s got the racists speechless.
You are actually on to something when you say Go back to Africa. Here you will be treated with dignity and respect and you can actually control the means of production. In the USA they just don't know what to do with you after they "invited you over". Start by visiting an African country as a tourist, get to learn the culture and build from there.....
That's beyond excellence! Can't imagine the grit and drive that took him to achieve it and I've been black in high pressure situations like that myself. He's better than most of us out here, all colors considered.
Same here in the British army, if they see three of us talking together it's a problem mate. Who knows it feels it 🙄
This is called paranoia.
@Zakaria Ali The "ellites" are far more racial diverse than you think (in the UK anyway) Just look at the tory cabinet or the percentage of non White's at Eton.
Black ppl can't gather in white countries nowhere without the police showing up.
@@andreadavis1770 Every large metropolitan area disproves this.
@@andreadavis1770 I wonder why
As a Black American Airman I am proud to be serving with you sir! Thank you for standing up and being a voice for all of us! #Can'tKeepUsOut#
@Austin Bennett Exactly!!!! I'm a black male who served. People who I served with were super nice and respectful. Some of the examples the media look for are products of the hiper sensitive, media propped-up, insane world we live in, were people see evil in everything, and no assumptions of good intentions are ever bestowed. The press loves this kind of nonsense. I knew they write a story about it. Not even our sacred military will be spared their grievance-peddling train --- Leave the military and the wonderful people serving in it alone. Go find other serious stories to cover.
@@HusseinDoha You're a copy and paste troll , 1st class.
F-22 pilot, now the face of discrimination in the AF, going to Harvard law...anyone else seeing a future in politics for this guy?
The next Obama
@Amend the Constitution to Remove Pathological Liars If you don't love Ted Cruz then you ain't a constitutionalist. If you don't love Ted Cruz then you ain't a Republican. If you don't love Joe Biden, you ain't black.
A career in Hollywood as well
He's a great actor
It's so obvious lol
somebody has aspirations for more power than a f22 can give him!
i hope so. seems like the type of person who should lead our country.
Change the title, 60 Minutes. He didn't FEEL like he went through what he did, he actually DID go through it.
Even as a enlisted man, I was faced with the same comments/feedback. If you excel your told to tone it down, but if you are perceived as lacking you are railed/weeded out systematically. The old saying of "know your place".
AF enlisted as well. I remember that one and I would just tell them I know my place, It's just one step ahead of you(sir, if applicable)
A military that tolerates Discrimination how they succeed in a military conflict????
@@hubertpounall1323 I was in the Army and my experience was with a combat unit. When bullets are flying everyone quickly figures out, who the real men are, and the racial bs goes out the window. The problem for me was when we returned home. Over there I wasn’t afraid or concerned about rank or politics. It was all about survival for myself and my guys. Being back in states the end for me.
@Human Peeing don't. At least don't join for combat. Join the Navy. Learn a trade. Develop a skill.
@@mattmarzula Last time I counted there were at least 75 Military specialties that were civilian related which were not combat-related.
This interview with an F-22 Pilot is very truthful. I myself was in the military in the mid 70's - 1975 -1981. Learned how to fly while in the Army and can say all those years ago I faced the same racist comments that this F-22 Fighter pilot faced. Things have not really changed in the military. Only the perception that things are better. But success is the best antidote for what he experienced. I myself went on the fly and had a successful Engineering career and retired. Kudos to this brother for speaking up and speaking out.
Kudos to you sir!
That’s complete bs lol
Thank you, sir , for your service to our country and our community. we need more of you as a mirror for our youth, so that we can keep replicating and multiplying. Theres a whole lot of work to be done. rooting for him as he goes into a different arena, to become a different kind of fighter.
@@johnconner4695your bs
@@brandonl375 naaa fam haha it’s the truth
Wishing him the best at law school from a former USAF Vet.
WTF? These are people in the MILITARY who are intimidated by a tall, black man with a deep voice?
Yes they are very racist in the military just go in as a POC in a majority white unit they feel emboldened because you are the minority.
Inferiority complex
Some Yt people obviously....
Welcome to the United States.
You only here one side of the story. Don't believe avery thing u hear on 60 Minutes.😊
I was denied 6 promotions in the Navy because as I was told "You have too much confidence in yourself and your fellow sailors were intimidated" ❗❓❗ It took almost 3yrs to finally get promoted, but even then there was pushback from other officers in my unit. I'd make them look bad by completing projects assigned to our unit ahead of schedule within weeks instead of months. Frickin crazy ❗❗❗
They can’t handle your Royal nature
You think that's crazy brother.... I had a gun pulled on me by a white police officer while in uniform while he knew I didn't have a weapon and wasn't a threat.
I was white, also in the Navy, and had the same experience. I'm as insecure as they come, yet somehow I come off as overbearing and intimidating. I've been told the same thing in civilian life.
@@RASAAH777 my mother and abuelita raised me right and to always believe in myself. I never wanted to disappoint them.
@@carefever5539 sorry that happened to you man..
I don't find this young man intimidating in the least. He seems well spoken, very well trained, very educated, just an all around wonderful young man.
What some may find intimidating is his brilliance,
When your an evolved soul that's how you think when your not well you know
Oh shut up Lady.
@@StumpyComedyAct and you proved my point.
very sad.
This is how The Ottoman Empire defated itself in ww1. Infighting.
Blame Whites who hide try to hide their racism.
@@travelingjohn69 Actually, you cant understand a simple sentence.
A nation founded on slavery that lasted for way too long- which was never apologized for.
@@PassportBrosBusinessClass Can you with a straght face tell me that noone of your forefathers wasnt slaveowners.
@@aon10003 One is not beholden to or responsibile for his forefather's actions.
For most, the sky is the limit. For this man, his potential is limitless. Signed, a USAF Veteran. 🇺🇸
The best revenge is a success ride on young bro ✅
Aim high
"On young bro" ... lol cringe
@@eeuphoria9077 you’re probably the one that’s cringy to post this comment since you literally don’t have any likes and he has more then u lol
@@eeuphoria9077 Triple cringe! Who writes such unadulterated drivel?
@@codycrespin6021 would like to see someone talk like that on a job interview with top heads of a company or anyone in general. On god, on me, on my momma... the list goes on my friend lol. That just shows the IQ level on someone. You think I care about likes buddy?? I dont need likes to make me feel better or to boost my ego so get my frank out your mouth thank you brother. "Cody" let me guess you a wannabe "hood" type of person. Yall got some growing up to do...
I can relate to that young brother. I was a black Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force. I was tall and had that deep voice, and yes I heard some of the same things! The rumor was I wasn’t going to make it through Air Traffic Control school, I was going to washout. But, I ended up graduating number 2 in my class, missing number 1 by 2 points. I went on to be featured in the Air Force Airmen’s magazine. I must admit, I really had a good time during my stay in the force, but as he felt the need to leave, I did too.
Damn, I was POL in the AF, and everyone not in ATC hears how crazy difficult that job is anyway. Blessings to you and yours brother.
The majority of people leave the service before 20 years regardless of race, sex or religion. I was enlisted in the USAF for 10 years. I prefer the military structure over civilian life but as an enlisted person the money will never be equal. I took my military skills to the corporate world. Is the corporate world more racist that the military? I would say so. So now what? Either start your own company or figure it out.
@@kevinx9225 You are right, I started my own company! This wasn’t about race, but like I said and I’ll say it again, I can relate to his story because the same thing happened to me!
As long as it's all fun and games with no real work involved it's all good. When you have to actually work, that's what makes a lot of people leave the service. 🪖🧈💩
No matter what, the gentleman has a resume that few will ever match. I’m eager to see how the rest of his life progresses. 👍
When you speak against the American Military you pretty much end your own career regardless of your race!!!
Resume: f 22 pilot so you can fly an aircraft that is discontinued and only available in the USA yeah I don’t think his resume is going to help him that much when he leaves the USAF
Guess you missed the Harvard degree part of his resume.
@@getstuffed2391 Actually, these guys are in very high demand and easily write their career from the time they solo in that jet. I know several Air Force aviators and they are all doing extremely well post Air Force. It's the reason that the military has such a significant pilot shortage. Wht are we having these problems in 2021.
He'll probably go into politics as he's already an accomplished liar!
God bless you my brother.
Congratulation from black African malanesian from west Papua Jayapura Indonesia.
Accepted at Harvard Law School. This guy has the final laugh because that's a big accomplishment and will likely do more in life compared to the others there.
He’s a race hustler.
If he’s having the final laugh then why is he complaining about it? he probably wanted to stay a pilot.
@@fleafarts3576 Future activist, I think
@@TheBanjo50 that's true, tbh, that is likely true.
@@28ebdh3udnav I know. And thanks for not digging your heels in and doubling down on your first assessment like most people.
Vietnam vet, here. I’m a black male. Flew HUEYs in Vietnam and retired from 45 years as a helicopter pilot, the first 4 as an army aviator. It’s true that everybody has a story. Mine is that I heard a lot of racial comments but I chose not to internalize them. They did not stop me from my goals. If. Someone told me that I couldn’t or shouldn’t do something that I planned to do to reach my goals, my attitude was “watch me.” There was no need to say anything. This man got to the top but he let others’ attitudes make him quit. I don’t get it. I’m a college dropout. He went to the Academy, got wings, got fighters, and got F-22 and he’s complaining. I don’t get it. Now, I haven’t walked in his shoes but he didn’t go through flight school in Texas and Alabama in the 1960s the way I did. So forgive me if I say, again, I just don’t get it. I wonder what his great uncle would say.
His Uncle would say he's Proud of Him. Everyone don't want to deal with a Long History of Abuse. He accomplished his Mission and did not leave with a Psych Discharge, HE chose to move on to a different chapter in Life and that's HIS choice. Getting a Law Degree or any Degree give Him options to Advance in a Company or start his Own Company, something he can not do in the AF. I am an Army Vet, so Yes I know about the Military as well as you. You don't have the Freedoms of the Outside world within the Ranks and there is Racism in ALL Branches and he doesn't have to remain and be Mentally Abused based on skin color.
He probably just got tired of the job overall. However amazing a job is it’s still a job. I thought he was going to start his own aviation related business like many other pilots do so he can control his business, who he hires, how the business culture operates etc... Good luck at an Ivy League school not facing discrimination there too...
Sometimes you just get tired and say I can do something much more appreciated and rewarding than continuing to have to deal with the double standards and JIM CROW, I started to N C O School in fort Bennington in 1968 and decided I would rather take my chances against the Veit Cong. so no matter how strong you are it can wear on you, I like what he did now they can go train someone else, he quit , he showed them flying F-22 was not worth the aggravation.
The thing is george you have a brain and by the context of your comment a little bit of class too.
Apples and Oranges, but Thank You for your perspective.
GODBLESS this brother from a Puerto Rican may you touch the skies and the law makes you invincible we need more like you be blessed
Well said. I agree 100%.
He black tho
@@workingsix43another idiot who obviously don’t know how to read
He ain't Puerto Rican
@@corieydadon nobody said he was idiottt
Endless Argument for the last 400 years.
Major Walker is an eagle among men... A beautiful rose that raised from dry soil..... God Bless
Blue Skies sir...
Don’t you mean a Raptor among men? ...........
...I’ll see myself out
Well said.
id rather be a human than an eagle tho
Puked my way out of N.A.S. Pensacola...did not get my Wings of Gold. You should have stayed and gotten Stars. Then, you can change the System and Culture. Semper Fi.....Steve the Marine
Do a black topgun ring Hollywood
He will be succesfull in any field he choose. God bless him!
Not if he promotes racial division he wont. Not in my book anyway.
John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have ever lasting life
@@diegoferrr6173 Save it. Today's troubles are beyond prayer
He’s an up and coming race hustler...Poor guy doesn’t even see it.
@@fleafarts3576 exactly
"Deep voice"? "Intimidating"? Hmmm.
"... thay fella..." this guy lives in a house of mirrors, with no one in his life to pull him aside and give an accurate reflection... ;')
Maybe his wing(unspecified gender) is unhappy with the new setup. It's a new market. Women also need to try new adjustable gear. Give it time.
@Chimpanzee You better let 'em know.
The only people intimidated are talentless snowflakes who are frightened of real snowflakes.
White privilege expect black people to act like grateful puppies towards them. When that doesn't happen, they will work against you. All about power on their behalf!!!
The very reason the United States have such a difficult time winning, too many unnecessary battles within.
This exemplifies the true black males, that most commonly "intentionally" goes unrecognized! I'm so proud of him and I pray that the young black males (that I try to educate and try to turn into young black educated "adult" males), can recognize his achievements and be convinced to follow their own dreams, so as to not live their present nightmares! In my mind; this man will always be top brace in all of his endeavors! "Yoshuah" blessing for life young man....
Any minority in the military will face some type of discrimination in their military career. I myself as an Asian -American combat veteran faced a lot of discrimination. Typical statement I always hear “Open your eyes when you shoot.” My blood boils inside, but I kept my cool and just push forward. I never regret joining the Army, best decision of my life & loved serving.
Ya try being black
@Faith Thornton Was?
Sorry man, there's no excuse. I like to think I wasn't a part of the "isms" in the military, but I know I laughed and commented when I shouldn't have. I wish we'd all just see the uniforms and thre brilliance or stupidity only from the individual wearing the uniform.
Bad stuff..glad you got past it and found joy in the service.
Thank you so much for your service. Good to know. My son is native american. Will be leaving soon. I hope he has the best experience.
This is just a great dude who's a badass which race should have nothing to do with!
true, but sadly a lot of ppl in Amerikkka will treat u based off the complexion of your skin & than play dumb when u call them out on it.
Reality hits you in the face
That's the thing.. We've been taught for far too long that we are different races.. We aren't.. We're just different skin tones. That's what is different.. Saying we are all different races is what these crazies get in their heads that we are less than.. Human beings is what you are, I am, this man is, and everyone else..
I thank you so very very much for being on the side of those of us that are seen as less than.. That means so much and again, I thank you! 🤭🤗🤗
Shouldn't have anything to do with it but that's America. Micro-aggressions every day on a daily basis must have driven him crazy at times.
A GREAT dude... who bombs poor dirt farmers, (who fight back with WW2 tech)so that the poppy and minerals can flow and the war machine contracts and the stonks... Oh the GLORIOUS stonks... can go up and up and UP!
Tuskegee airmen he is NOT!
Take it with a grain of salt (from a former USAFA cadet no less)... This guy will surely run for office, after he does a 2-5 year stint working in a top tier law firm where his firm's and his former law school's network will plug him right into high political office.
Just think, identity politics cripples just about every single populist movement (on the right or left) from affecting ANY meaningful change to the political system of the United States.
Wouldn't it be just so incredibly, deliciously, "convenient" if the slightest resistance to war or any act of political aggression, economic, military, or whatever... could be written off as RACIST?
I can definitely identify with this. While in USAF, at a muscular 6’5, 220lbs I was often told to not speak with so much bass in my voice so i don’t intimidate my superiors.
Same
You wouldn't have had any problems with bass in your voice in the Marine Corps, LOL. Semper Fi......
I know the feeling.. I got out of the Navy for the same reason and got my MBA. The only thing is, the civilian sector is very similar.
I’m a retired AF officer, experienced the same thing, and found the private sector worse. I had one small company president I was interviewing with tell me that some of his employees are racist but I’d have to navigate that alone and work through the issues.
What EXACTLY is the common denominator you all are crying about??? Nobody gives SPECIFICS.. some boogey man or what?
@@perpetualretrograde9764 specifically the man above mentioned a supervisor who tolerated racism and left an employee to just figure it out. I've been at commands where opportunities were provided for caucasian officers that would make them more competitive and minorities were passed by or if you questioned the trend then you're a troublemaker or given a song and dance with ludicrous reasons why they made the decision to marginalize you. Then when all is said and done they explain their BS with statements like ducks vote for ducks. If you're blowing past this it's either you purposefully ignore this or you're part of the problem and don't think we deserve an equal opportunity. We only ask for the equal opportunity not equal outcomes.
@@josephjones6870 you know what I saw in the ranks? Everyone was treated as 2nd fiddle to the mission. Which is how it should be. There were sensitive guys that whined and complained. Those were the ones that ran the commo lines and did KP. Then they say it’s racism. Let’s not talk about who got in the most trouble off duty.... that is a whole other conversation. What I have seen through my life is people are treated by way of how THEY act. Now in private sector.. the people that run to HR over their feel feels getting hurt are avoided when all it usually is is a case of dishing it out but couldn’t take it. I have never been part of the “problem”. Maybe my whole life I have been too far down on the food chain to be able to see racism.
@GI C Sure those are problems... and it’s not exclusive to any one ethnicity.
It happens in the Army also! Speaking from experience, been retired 3yrs now and remember those situations vividly!😔
Thank you for serving. What did you retire as?
@@goeatsomesh1t Enlisted
You remember getting discharged
@@goeatsomesh1t who cares what he retired as
@@ttdsi5745 yes
*When you have love for a country that doesn't love you back.* 😶
When you complain about everything and claim your a victim.
@@BasedU.S.parriot1776
*When you're such a COWARD that you have to comment from a TROLL account.* Show *your* face, COWARD. Are you one of those TRUMPAZEES wanted by the FBI? I want some of that reward money. Betcha won't show *your* face, COWARD. 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
P.S. Get some education and learn the difference between *YOUR and YOU'RE,* idiot.
Would it be any different in another country?
@@jamilsalih9724
Would what be different?
@@Junkman2008 how a black person would be treated . Is it possible that the United States isn't the only systemtically racist westen country ?
Boy do they have a method of breaking us down. Very similar experience in business. Took walk around trying to adjust who you are to make someone else feel comfortable is exhausting and leads to much distress.
Well said
Exceptional young man. We were lucky to have him. Thank you for your courage and service 🙏🏽
He sounds like he hates his country though.
If a war broke out he's the last man in the force I would trust he probably abort mission or eject to not die for his country that's what he sounds like
@@pleasedontdoxme6237 Lol, you keyboard racists, haven’t even served. Go watch Faux News 😂
@@pleasedontdoxme6237 he absolutely doesn’t at all. He was willing to put his life on the line to fly one of the worlds most high tech planes. You sitting in a dark room behind your keyboard clearly doesn’t understand that change makes the world a better place.
@@nexusly6720 you’re dillusional
This young man is makes the world around him a better place to be. World Class!
I really think we're looking at a future President
The amount of thumbs downs reflects on how accurate the Major's experiences are
Very true!!
My dad is black and just retired last year as a Lt. Col. F-16 pilot to fly with United Airlines. But this guy is exactly right. When you're black you just can't be yourself, whether it's too quiet or talking too much.
I was just watching an episode of 60 Days In and a black participant female walked into the pod clearly nervous, scared and not talking to anyone much. A white participant lady doing her interview said she immediately didn't like the black woman because she seemed stuck up, acting like she was too good for anyone and that she wasn't going to be afraid of her 🤣🙄.
She didn't like her the whole time they were in there together. The whole time the black lady was terrified. That's how it is when you're black, folks, no matter what you do or how you act, a whole lot of white people are going to look at you in an unfavorable light. Unless you're acting exactly like them or how they would prefer, like robots. Most of these people would say they're not racist, but when they're in a power position over you, it can sure hold you back from doing a whole lot that others get to do.
In the military you conform there’s no room to be yourself
@@seanwhittington6637 No, this person refers to a specific mindset. Even in international matters this mindset is very noticeable.
@@seanwhittington6637 I wish it were fully the case. It is closer than the civil sector, but there are still areas where rank is acquired more politically than via pure merit. You fill the blocks, so does the next guy, so the differentiating factor becomes more subtle. That is where face time, etc. become important. In a nutshell, you still have to present as "The perfect candidate". I've seen a few SNCOs top out below where they strived to be because of this. As for me, I didn't fill a block (which no longer exists), so that is more on me.
This is sad......but.....in her defense....it was ANOTHER WOMAN, so....there's that.
@@roriquevernonii8439 I think this is the perfect answer. And thank you for your service
I'm a Navy Vet. My dad Viet Nam, Uncles, Nam as well. Gramps, WWII. ALL OF US experienced plenty of racism when we served. My family actually tried to talk me OUT of serving, we left off on bad terms when I enlisted anyway. If you bring up that racism to your superiors, you get batted down. They cover for themselves. I'm glad I went and did what I did, but I only served one enlistment because of that racism.
Thank you for sharing. I was going to enlist, and decided against it after being informed of the racism by friends & family in the service
@Slim Pickens He would have to consider the ugly truth of WHO is going to protect his back.
@@maryrodger5130 Exactly. When I first arrived on board the Nimitz, one of the very first things I was told about repair division was that there was a lot of racism. That came from 3 black Petty Officers who were nearing the end of their enlistments. They also made it very clear to me that if I ever spoke up about it, things wouldn't go well for me. I had to just endure it, in silence.
@@bradcolby1 I would suggest Marine Corps or Army if you do. There are more Black men in leadership roles in those two branches than there are in the Navy. That way if something does happen, you have more people to turn to that are minorities.
@@shonuff2382 I appreciate it sir
I take my hat off to this outstanding gentleman, not only is he smart and well spoken but he has dreams and with perseverance he's concord. Much respect and blessings as you further your knowledge in law.💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏
How many white peope have you used the “well spoken” line for?
@@winhac shut up brian
Sooo discriminated against😂. You’re an F-22 pilot dude.
F-22 fighter pilot AND Harvard Law School? My jaw is on the floor in awe.
This is pathetic! I'm sorry. That man was a huge asset to our airforce! The fact that his "superiors" discriminated against him to the point of him leaving for his happiness is appalling! He was likely more intelligent and obviously a better pilot than those who discriminated against him. They were threatened by his success. Fighter pilots are very smart men. Its sad to know this still happens in 2021 and in such high places in the military
Well said, I agree they were perhaps jealous of him.
@@yurig014 Because racism doesn’t exist. Everyone is tolerant and fair. No one was raised with bad morals or applies negative stereotypes to others. It’s all Kool-ade.
You give a lot of credit to humanity.
@@yurig014 I served in the military (Marine Corps) and from your comment, I'm guessing that you didn't? The military, especially High Achievement, Elite units, branches, and organization; you will see the racism and bigotry darn near openly. The delegation of assignments, promotions, and the teachers' pet attitude among the higher ups is gauling. And the whole time, a Black service member has to bite their lip.
@@samurai_fx4911 "black people need special treatment or else the service is racist" im sure the black higher ups discriminate against black people too.
This pilot left the Air Force because he got accepted to Harvard law. End of story. The racism angle is a load of crap. If he experienced racism to the degree he claims, he would have never stayed for eleven years.
Being black and in the military I've heard all this feedback/comments myself. I.e. The one that really got me is the fact that the way I walk is "intimidating" WTF does that even mean?
@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ you can't speak about experiences YOU personally never went through.
@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ are you African American? If not please stay in your place & not speak on others struggle
That means people are inherently afraid of you because they are intimidating. It is because there are people in the Air Force that are scared of people who don’t look like them or participate in the “political” bs as them of Corporate Air Force
You should be intimidating. Army 10 years my dude. There are some racists out there still, but they are very rare. Most white people are more afraid of your EO power than they are you being “intimidating “.
It sounds like you just have wusses in your workspace
@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ yeah, because i'm sure he went there to not do his job, eat candy and still get praised.
What I learnt after watching this: How i react to life’s situation is what ultimately counts.
So he's flying a "top of the line " f 22 fighter. Sounds discriminatory
Too Funny, but oh so Poetic!
he isn't saying that flying f22 is discriminatory. LISTEN AGAIN!!!!!! He says that he isn't allowed to be himself. why don't you change your whole personality because someone who you just met doesn't like it? "he is having too much fun" or "he is too quiet" or "he is too serious" he gived them each a version and they still didn't like it. what he wants is to be accepted for who he is while excelling at what he loved. all it takes is for PEOPLE TO LISTEN.
@@mrkennyfernand Have you ever been in the military? Comments like that are a dime a dozen from superiors - whether you are white, black or green. He's projecting, now he'll do his law degree and no doubt get politically active - another scalp for identity politics. And the fact that he went to F22's pretty much means he was not disctiminated against. Everything he said sounded trivial.
@@mrkennyfernand I get COMPLETELY what he is saying! That we MUST BEND to their TOLERANCE, instead of allowing Black Folks to be WHO WE ARE!!!!
Fact is, if are GIFTED in whatever Field we decide to practice in, we become the BEST at what we do, not to say the white man does not, but despite HOW ACCOMPLISHED WE BECOME, they STILL want to MOLD & SHAPE US INTO WHAT & HOW THEY WANT US TO BEHAVE!
@Austin Bennett Are you freaking kidding me, EXPLAIN YOUR UPT, IFF or B Course! Otherwise, keep your BS TO YOURSELF! It's as if you EXPECT us to know what the heck you are talking about with your ABBREVIATIONS!
I was a Marine Corps bandsman. being one of the few African Americans in the field, I felt that I had to set an example. After basic training, I attended the Armed forces School of Music. that's when I felt the pressures of being black in the military. Not wanting to make waves, I put up with the racism from quite a few of my fellow students and some of my Seniors. I was no exceptional student and the remarks and treatment weighed on me as I struggled through and passed the course. when I got to my first duty station, I felt welcomed there until I met the band officer who was on his way to a new duty assignment. At his farewell party, he spoke to me for the first time. Our new band officer, the second black band officer in the history of the Corps was present also. He told me to "come on in and have a seat next to my bother." That pretty much set the tone for the rest of my time in the service. I wanted to make a career out of the service, but I couldn't tell the difference between the wisecrackers and the bigots after a while. It affected me deeper than I had realized. I can relate heavily to this young officer's feelings.
Sorry not buying it this guy doesn't look intimidating anyway shape or form.
I don't believe your comment too. What's it going to be?
@@braveman1641 so your parents named you brave and your family's last name is man? Wow!!! you are a brave man don't even want to use a fake name. 😂
@@mikeross7128 if you're that shallow, then you shouldn't be on the Internet
@@braveman1641 Let me explain something to you I am entitled to my opinion, You nor anyone else get to change it if you don't like it. . But don't by god tell me what to do! You who hides behind a fake name I don't know you nor do I ever care to meet you. You don't know me and I am confident you don't want to ever meet me. I was in the Army and I knew several black men well. I lived with them, I ate dinner with them and several other endeavors and I never heard one of them speak like he does. They were all different in size, attitude, social background and came from all over the US and I love them like brothers. Now sod off!
They'll say he's "complaining". Took a lot of guts for this Major to speak up.
Got his 15 minutes , none of his story is substantiated. Here say
Became an F-22 pilot, then makes it into Harvard. Yet says he's been held back and treated differently. ?.?
What an educated, articulate Officer. Our country's finest unfortunately, this crap still exist.
Referring to a black man as "articulate" is pretty offensive to them. You can do some research if u want to know whY.
Obscure Mars, obviously no one will refer to you has being intelligent
"The word perfectly conveys, to quote George Bush, the soft bigotry of low expectations. It literally comes down to that. When people say it, what they are really saying is that someone is articulate ... for a black person."
- Anna Perez, former deputy assistant to President Bush and communications counselor to Condoleezza Rice when she was national security adviser.Credit...
One of many examples. I use to say it to. I wasnt trying to be rude but u will do yourself a favor like i did by dropping thst word when describing non whites.
@@rettop9757 They're right. Calling a black person "articulated", "educated" or "well-spoken" is a microaggression which is very offensive. That basically implies that black people aren't either of those things and that he is an "exception".
@@xObscureMars To think that Vivica Fox said the same thing about Ivanka Trump while she was on The Apprentice and she got a lot of flak for it.
Perception versus reality. It’s clear that this “victim” has surpassed most other young men in this country. I’m sure he’ll be a “victim” in law school as well.
He is not a victim...he is a victor. In spite of the nay say....he did what you couldn't do
Victors don't complain about being victims.
@@canopeaz he was interviewed for his story because he is worthy of being noticed...it's called success..but he also explains the difficulty in what he went through...but he served his country well...you should admire him rather than the criticism
@@nathancarter1082 he signed the line himself and most who are criticizing him are doing so rightfully the man did a grand job and then tried to smear the very organization that helped him thats a little backwards especially when anyone who has actually served especially in combat roles know this is bull we are one team one fight and many dark humorous that help keep people mentally prepared for anything because at the end of the day the enemy doesn’t care about your feelings or the color of your skin.
The wanderer just stick your head back in the sand an stop hating, I am sure you feel some type of way because of his success
As a man of color who had a wonderful 27 yr career in the Army; I can honestly say that I have had more hate and issues from my own people than from any white peer or superior. I was shunned and even called a sellout on occasion. Never did I experience blatant or subtle racism from a white person while serving. In fact, many of them assisted me and provided outstanding guidance during my career. I served during the first Gulf War and during the OIF and OEF missions to give some idea of my time in.
Thanks for sharing and for your service. I'm wondering if perhaps the pilot perceived prejudice and didn't really experience much or any real prejudice?
@@truthbebold4009 My sentiments are the same as yours. Thanks for your reply.
I think many black men have an understanding that the lower we are on the totem pole the more comfortable our white constituency seems to be. Many are called to serve their country for different reasons for sure. My opinion is that societal mainstream America at large seems to warm to the thought of the physical specimen, black fighter, something that goes way back to historic slavery. Many Army jobs don't have a civilian equivalent. So when leaviing the Army many veterans, especially black veterans struggle to get a job. Sure if you stay until retirement then it's a wrap. Maybe a GS position and/or VA disability awaits some, but those numbers are the minority. AF is different, hated by most other branches of the service, but with a more compatible civilian job outlook. GS jobs may offer job security for the Army, but many of those jobs are fraught with racism, political favoritism and stress - just take note of the GAO investigations regarding the Dept. Of Veteran Affairs. Not having a military service job that applies to the open civilian job market, means you're not a threat to a potential white job seeker anyway. The Air Force is renown for meting out unfair appraisals, promotions, assignments, at-a-boyism tactics, military reprisals and discharge types to black airmen. I think more people associate the Air Force with polished prestige, and the Army with grittiness, toughness and the,"fighting man" mentality, whether right or wrong. In essence, other than the limited jobs that law enforcement offers, no real threat regarding the Army to whites in the private sector. Jobs that many times yield higher annual salaries. The AF would rather not see black servicemen excel at their prospective AF Careers or post service employment. After serving 7 years USAF my opinion is the good ol boy system is alive and well in the Air Force.
@@teaaet1 My daughter served in the USAF and did quite well. She never saw her color as a hindrance to her success. In fact, she saw it as an advantage. She also knew that to be successful she had to put in the work; and she did just that. Like me, she never observed racism, blatant or otherwise, while serving. She served her time in the USAF and now doing quite well as a civilian. She is a biracial child from 2 people of color. I may add that I have never heard anybody in the Army, while I served, bad mouth the USAF. And lastly, since my retirement I have served as a contractor at undisclosed locations and doing quite well. The intangibles that my daughter and I learned while serving have done us both quite well.
I respect your comment. I find your take on USAF life interesting. I wish you the best of luck.
@@Ash26Ken13 I appreciate your response and your family call to service. I think there are is an abundance of success stories relating to the AF. There also seems to be an overwhelming presence of the opposite as indicated by studies conducted by the AF. I too have family members who have served in the military, including a brother-in-law 15 years of USAF service with bridge service in the Army reserves requiring state senator intervention to rightfully receive his service to country retirement. I myself, an honor grad recipient in both USAF supervisory training and my chosen specialty in civil engineering, personally was subjected to and witnessed the rampant and disparate systematical tactics employed in regards to job training with black airmen vs their white constituency. That is an unfortunate reality that many blacks who have given service to country unfortunately have in fact experienced - as the AF studies have shown. So while I too respect your opinion and the positive experience both you and your daughter enjoyed, to assume that your positive outlook is the typical experience would be a far reaching ascertain that hinges on the subjectivity that "it didn't happen to me, so it must be something that black serviceman did or didn't do to deserve that mistreatment", is a flawed premise of vilifying the victim.
I went through very similar experiences 30 years ago while I served. I don't regret for one moment joining the USAF.
Harvard, black, deep voice, interviewed by 60 minutes?
@@vasilirikardsson oh gosh STFU?
@@vasilirikardsson This whole interview seemed to go over your head. Derrek was talking about his experiences in the military, not a bunch of superficial qualifiers.
As a USAF current member I would like to believe it’s changed from 30 years ago. I know discrimination exists I’m not ignorant to the facts, but I don’t think it’s the same from when you served. The entire AF loved the last CMSAF Wright “Enlisted Jesus” and this young man as an F22 pilot. Great leaders. Black leaders.
I just hope the advice this pilot received prior to joining did not hinder his perception of his hardships. Meaning did he think that because it was hard, or because he was counseled on his “being quiet” was only because he was black. My question is was it just as hard for everyone, but did he think it was made harder for him only because of his race? Because someone told him before he joined to “conform”? And that bad advice stuck throughout his military career and kept the image of its harder for me because I’m a black man?
It seems the pilot was extremely successful due to his hard work. Very intelligent, skilled man! I do wish for the day I do not have to ask these questions and everyone is treated equal. I love my black brothers and sisters. We all bleed blue in my eyes and I will not tolerate discrimination, or hate! Thank you for your service.
This is the reason my brother told not to join.
From one AF vet to another as an enlisted aircrew, I too felt the pain, 20yrs and out.
I know exactly how he feels. I've been on both sides...Enlisted and Officer. My Command recently asked if there was anything they can do retain me...nope. I'm ready to go. Enough is enough. I will always love my country and the time I served, however my mental health is worth more.
I know this to be true; At the academy, there was a period in which Christian ideology was rampant throughout the school and senior officers in some cases either openly promoted it or chastised cadets who complained about it. At this officers rank and judging from his age, I wouldn't be surprised if he encountered some of these same officers.
I'm sorry that you still have to deal with this. I try to do my part by making sure generational racism stops with me and in my household. I hope one day no one will have to fight harder for something solely based on the color of their skin. Thank you for your service.
Always the race card... ALWAYS!
I feel you. Racism in the military is very real. A Captain of a well known US Navy Air Craft Carrier called me to his office and asked me, “You will be a great loss, you’re an outstanding Petty Officer, what can I do to keep you?” I said: “Nothing”. Looking back through my anger I should have said more.
Im not enlisted in the military, but I work in the defense contractor industry and I've seen and experienced some things...
Here is a man who's made it to Officer, flying the most expensive and elite fighter jet ever created and he's complaining that there is some sort of ceiling and he has to moderate his behaviour to fit in as an officer? Fark me. Nonetheless, thanks for your service.
I agree. He’s speaking from a place of privilege, rather than struggle.
No one thinks this dude is intimidating. His voice is soft, he's average size, nothing about him is intimidating.
As a black man with 8 years in the Air Force I will gladly tell any black men to join the Army. I grew up on Ft Bragg and saw so many blacks in leadership positions and actually being themselves. Having a commanding presence is a good thing in the Army unlike the Air Force. I know that I will probably upset somebody but it is the truth and I have lived both...
The army is NOT the air-force sir... They have no problem with Black men in the army because there you get the opportunity to stop bullets with your body. The air-force is another kettle of fish. Woe be unto them if they allow black men to fly. In WWII it was poor eyesight today its poor attitude / qualifications or whatever nonsense barrier they dream up.
Trust me I know the Army is not the Air Force... and sure the Air Force makes excuses for minority pilots where the Army doesn’t. Regardless of being seen as a meat shield it is more equal opportunity. There are plenty of minority pilots in the Army...
Wow, ma man is the epitome of a real life movie character. Stealth fighter pilot and Harvard graduate lawyer.
Good one there Bro.I admire your objectivity .
I see. Systemic racism works...
@@anderstopansson someone being able to thrive inspite of systemic racism doesn't disapprove its existence. The treatment he and others before him received shows there's an real bias here, designed to keep more people like him out.
@@cooljen1 Christ, you will just say *anything* to cling to your delusional narrative about systemic racism.
With a deep voice :)
Straight from the Caribbean . Wishing you the best Major Walker. You made the entire Caribbean proud. God bless you always.
If they give you a seat in an F-22, you've made it.
@Human Peeing Only the best pilots fly the F-22.
But this guy left.
Lol you have to earn that distinction.
Seated in an F22 with those that despise and surround you doesn’t mean you made it. Not when there aren’t many that look like you in the same environment. Just like you are uncomfortable around us when there are too many, so are we. Time to level the playing field.
@@cindyrolle6476 what you said makes no sense at all. you have no concept of individual achievement
Incredible he even became a pilot, cause you know, racism and all.
Being the victim of everything sure can pay dividends.
It seems to me he accomplished everything that he set out to do.
That's beside the point, buddy.
I feel that there’s racism but I feel that they take it a Lil too far and maybe feel like they discriminated when they are not 💯💯
You missed the point. He should not have been forced to make such a choice.....stay safe
@@loisannjohnson7868 I don’t think he was forced 🤷♂️ if anything he was tired of it or didn’t have the mental toughness to keep goin ‼️💯
@@vxg2257 forced in that when you are black even when you excel at your job your evaluation always have something in there about your character....your too happy, not happy enough, too loud, not loud enough etc..etc....it is exhausting changing to comply...they cannot take you down for your knowledge or work ethic so they pick at you in other ways to break your spirit....so yes forced is the right word.
What a fine young man, I'm sure his parents are so proud.
Since when do you not follow the historical leadership of General Daniel “Chappie” James, USAF?
And I met him- because my dad flew with him in the early 1960's in England. He attended our cocktail parties. And Robin Olds. And Tony McPeak. Etc.
@@tommynikon2283 Thats great USAF history lucky you. Col. Old's Mustache could bring down a MIG
@Tommy Nikon that's badass! Salute your family for me too brother! God Bless y'all!
As a propulsion engineer, I’ve thought about going into the Air Force, but this is a large reason why I stayed away. At least with corporate I can move to another company.
This is true. Corporate America doesn’t value you any more than the military but at least you can just get another job. The military feels like a lifetime decision.
@@rtwo4570 I’ve heard that the military on a whole is the most racist institution in America! I don’t know how anything could be more racist than anything else though, racism is racism.
@@thefuture5572 statistically, the occurrence and encounters are higher because you are in a concentrated area with, let’s face it, a lot of white men from rural USA who probably have never interacted with other races except through a tv screen.
So true, that contractual military obligation comes with quite a number of teeth in the bite - you can walk away, but jail time is the resulting penalty.
What an amazing young man, break the obstacles
Would you be commenting the same if he was a white? Stop focusing on skin color
I served in the air force for 4 years. There are extremely few racist people in the military. All we saw was the uniform.
Stay strong brother. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
What specifically is he staying strong for? You dont even know of a specific example and yet your emotions are getting the better of you
@@rawfoodwriter HIS emotions...??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man, you people...!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He looks pretty young for a major. I'm not seeing discrimination here.
a major.
A fighter pilot.
Harvard law degree.
LOL..yeah, looks like he has it tough, that is some serious discrimination....
That’s because u a privileged and never experience it.. discrimination don’t know no ranks, all they see is ur skin color
There's discrimination in every industry, every field. People achieve in spite of, not in the absence of.
@@brmatiq2627 keep talking simp.
@@brmatiq2627 - my point is that if this guy was a victim of systemic discrimination in the air force, he would've been passed over for promotion.
There's also a saying in the military "mess up, move up". When a command has someone that they can't otherwise get rid of, they promote them as soon as they can in order to get them sent off to another unit that has a billet for their new, higher rank.
This is usually an enlisted thing, though. Promoting this pilot would just give him greater responsibility in his current unit since he's going to remain assigned to the F-22.
Basically, if whites or good ol' boys were discriminating against other races, there's no way they'd promote the person which would put them in a position where other whites would have to be subordinate. In the military, you respect the rank, not the person.
He's going to give an order, make an assignment and subordinates are going to follow those orders.
There's just no way this guy is getting promoted as early as he has while being a victim of systemic discrimination. The "system" wouldn't want him to have that authority over others.
Perhaps, this guy should ask himself why, besides his color, people might not like him.
"Conform or fail..."? It's the military, yes, you MUST CONFORM. So SICK of people victimizing themselves because of the color of their skin.
If you're treated differently for your skin color that's not called victimizing yourself that's called being discriminated against
If there is ever a movie about this man, Denzel Washington comes to mind. All I can think of is his parents must be proud of his work ethic.
20 years ago maybe but Denzel is too old now. Perhaps Michael B. Jordan?
Denzel is too old
denzel is too old now, but maybe his son could play the role
Walker's experience reminds me of me. I'm white, conservative, male, and opinionated. I recently retired from a 32 year career in adult education. Ninety five percent of my coworkers were Hispanic,
progressive, and female. Even though we worked in California a huge part of formal and informal business was conducted in Spanish, a language I do not speak. Everything I did, and did not do; everything I said, and did not say had to be monitored constantly. Thirty years ago, it was one of the best careers going. Today, I would not recommend to people like me at all. Moral of the story? When you are a minority, you will have to be careful in order to survive.
@@stevntylertoy I had to moderate my behavior, much like Walker, because I was otherwise intimidating as well. I'm well over 300 pounds, 6'5" tall and gregarious. I drove a huge 4 x 4 pickup truck, listened to old school country music, and towards the end of my career sported a MAGA hat on that truck's gunrack. Do you think people, such as me, cannot find themselves discriminated against because of the color of their skin? That sounds racist to me.
Thank you for sharing Walker. We all need these experiences to be shared. It’s important to open up the conversation, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. God speed.
What is uncomfortable about this? He's praised as a celebrity on nationwide news for feeling uncomfortable. All he has to do is portray himself as a victim to the people who want to use it for political power.
@@acnine-ball8976 What a sick ,twisted, racist view you have.
@@acnine-ball8976 so when someone’s _actually_ being victimised, how should they portray themselves. Bury their heads in the sand and become as mentally ill as the savages who can’t/won’t operate on a level playing field? The savages who pretend discrimination doesn’t exist (unless they feel they’re loosing their ill gotten privileges)..!?
I pray that you live to experience _exactly_ what he and his community feel on a continual basis, and when you do _you_ are told to just shut up and forget about it. Everyone needs to be free to be themselves, but not at everyone’s expense. It’s about time you and your damned people _learned_ that because the only thing that’s permanent in this world IS CHANGE.
Enjoy your _’supremacy’_ - while it lasts...
@@acnine-ball8976 LMMFAO. We 👀 you.
Wow, this was a very touching interview! The fact he was related to a tuskegee airman was so amazing. I wish him the best on his next phase in lif. I know he'll be just as good a lawyer as he was a soldier
It’s not amazing, it’s sad. How times haven’t changed all that much in all that time. Pernicious bigotry whilst more _’gentile’_ is no less destructive.
A pilot who got specially picked to fly Raptors based on his merits. So where exactly did they treat him poorly?
Why do they feel discriminated? What are others' experiences from f-22 school?
I really get hopeless sometimes when it comes to racial discrimination.
That's why white America continues to do it. Discourage minorities from showing up or competing so they can hold on to what they have.
Yeah, I have some AF experience s that kinda stayed with me.
I’ve never really cared. We all have biases you have to be you and let others figure it out
@@MotorCityPhoenix313 yup that’s pretty much it
@@kills456 it affects people differently.
Very admirable young man. Wish Major Walker the best.
Future President Walker
this dude is being groomed to become part of the machine
I see a man who achieved the ability to be commissioned as an officer to pilot one of the U.S. most advanced fighter plane. I don’t see a black man. I see a man who achieved something that not many people can say they’ve been able to accomplish.
This is so sad and heartbreaking because why can't he be himself. Officer Walker should be allowed to be himself.
It’s not true lol. Everyone is a victim
@@alexmark8917 what evidence do you have to justify your “opinion”
@@1111yZT testimonies from AD and vets. This “the military is wayyyycist” narrative is being force pushed
@@alexmark8917 😅And THIS is why the laws of reciprocity are doing full “Daddy long strokes” on Caucasians in America right now! I absolutely LOVE it! 👏🏾🤣
The same thing I’ve been going through in every job I’ve had since I was 16, just a damn shame 😒
Man to lose this top of talent is truly depressing, You can tell he does not want to leave, Im proud he is going to Law School but this guy is a fantastic Officer. Only 50 Minority Fighter Pilots currently in the Air Force, I thought we were getting better. I really did.
I did too. This story breaks my heart
You can tell this Young Man comes from Great Parents. You Go Young Man!!!!!
I am lost! Did he ever come up with a reason for leaving the AF, or was he lacking all the praise and adoration he craved? In the military, you should make everything you do the best that it can be; not to be praised, but to make your unit, section, branch the best it can be w/o needing to be praised, coddled and idolized because of who YOU are!
Brainwashing at it's finest.
@@billycurry3504 You just pulled the race card; you must be the racist! I just said he was a whiney little punk that didn't like being treated like everybody else!