Race Matters

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  • Cornel West-a self-described intellectual freedom fighter influenced by the Baptist church, American transcendentalism, the Black Panthers and European philosophy-seeks to revive the best of liberalism, populism and democratic socialism. In this talk, West teaches that racial division fosters the poverty, paranoia, fear and distrust that undermine our nation's democratic process.
    Cornel West, professor of Afro-American Studies and Philosophy of Religion, Harvard University
    04/27/2001

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  • @mariavila8857
    @mariavila8857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Listening to this man is a humanizing experience.

  • @danpoore99
    @danpoore99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This man ( I am a white man and old) inspires me everytime I hear him... just always on point

  • @liv4cause
    @liv4cause 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Nah... that wasn't a lecture - that was poetry, a grand symphony, a concert, a work of art.

    • @kidchocolatejazz
      @kidchocolatejazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wolverine Logan pomp
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      MMOlk

    • @kidchocolatejazz
      @kidchocolatejazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Wolverine Logan my bad. I slept on my phone. I must have dialed that with my face lol. I haven't even watched this video. I like your talking points tho and I don't believe in coincidence so I was meant to be in this thread for some reason.

    • @jeanneblake4477
      @jeanneblake4477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Halleluia and Amen!

    • @Peace-iz7gj
      @Peace-iz7gj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good example of an educated FOOL.

    • @donnieblue1007dm
      @donnieblue1007dm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Peace-iz7gj the FOOL is looking at you in your mirror!

  • @geraldgeaf1292
    @geraldgeaf1292 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Prof West is a walking archive of knowledge and wisdom. You always know with him that you will get the KNOWLEDGE as he knows it - he never tries to bend or twist anything to suit anyone - not even himself.

  • @stephaniemorris9337
    @stephaniemorris9337 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Excellent! Met Dr. West in Cambridge, MA while working on my masters degree. A profound thinker who makes us think! Wow!
    21 years have passed and we have so much more to do!

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Stephanie how are you doing today?

  • @johnnydtractive
    @johnnydtractive 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Profound profound profound. I love that when I listen to Dr West I learn facts, but more importantly I learn connections. Dr West draws connections that provide constant new insights, he wakes me up out of the sleep of the day-to-day. Thankyou for how keenly you examine your life & mine, Dr West. Thankyou for visiting me with your fearlessness & waking up the fearlessness & agency in me.

    • @lemostjoyousrenegade
      @lemostjoyousrenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicolekinzonzi1832 Very well said, wasn't it?

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The man is a true sublime afro intellectual! I do not want to listen to damn YTs with their stuffy speech, I want to hear him!

    • @jolynnejlyn
      @jolynnejlyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely!

    • @theodoremoore7805
      @theodoremoore7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      N

    • @chrislee176
      @chrislee176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a very sharp reasoner, but a very hypnotic orator.

  • @zonule_
    @zonule_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    1:00:00 "We must never confuse charity with justice"
    I've never heard this put better. Thanks for this video!

    • @dealva1335
      @dealva1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Welcome, my pleasure😉☺

    • @johnnyclay1130
      @johnnyclay1130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks again

    • @cleonardhansford2524
      @cleonardhansford2524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dealva1335 I am a very happy I'm good 👍👍😊 pi ppm phone be p pp be p pp 💩 pp ppppp pp ppppp or pipe popp I probably 0o0

    • @victorthomas5674
      @victorthomas5674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mmv ddv s @d. D xxx

    • @aletheadavis3062
      @aletheadavis3062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate this moment as well. I just don't get the Obama bashing on the heels of the "heels of the Brotherly/Sisterly Love.

  • @MelodicalJazzyphile723
    @MelodicalJazzyphile723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I wish I can speak as eloquently and rambunctiously as brother Cornell West.....he's doing his job man. Let's do ours ✌🏾&🖤

    • @izeesh
      @izeesh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The truest challenge with the world today, problem as exemplified by Covid 19 and George incident

    • @tommyr7248
      @tommyr7248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@izeesh ,ok

    • @JoseGomez-zf5eu
      @JoseGomez-zf5eu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can do it

    • @MelodicalJazzyphile723
      @MelodicalJazzyphile723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Sledzrcool Liberty say it again but in all CAPS too 😁

    • @erichawkins5738
      @erichawkins5738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Folk Art, you are a nut. Blacks don’t have to play the role of victim. The oppression of black and brown people has always been clear.

  • @Bombtrack411
    @Bombtrack411 8 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    This man is a treasure of our time.

    • @curtisburr1762
      @curtisburr1762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      REALLY A WHITE MAN SPEAKS IT HE IS A TREASURE. BLACK MAN SPEAKS IT HE IS A RATICAL AND IS KILLED. MLKJ,MALCOLM X

    • @delorislawrence1882
      @delorislawrence1882 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bombtrack411 q

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@curtisburr1762 Lincoln was killed

    • @dianecaston4231
      @dianecaston4231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he is💯

  • @anna-laurahocker5570
    @anna-laurahocker5570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I could listen to him talk for hours on end. He is more relevant today than ever before. Live long and prosper, Dr. West.

    • @toneyingram732
      @toneyingram732 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You a credit to your race I can't say that about many of them people

    • @garyodriscoll7988
      @garyodriscoll7988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      toney ingram maybe you should meet more of them...

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meh Ben Shapiro or Jordan Peterson is better

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kipwonder2233 that sentence makes it obvious you never seen Jordan Peterson or Ben Shapiro. Why would anyone like to listen to a Marxist which is just stealing from everyone

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kipwonder2233 50:30 corporate power bet he believes government should way in on private business

  • @GL1321
    @GL1321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I listened Professor Cornel with joy and respect. He is giving to all of us a higher level of Teaching. As a Latino I think we have to support and unite with our black brothers. Unity is Power! ✊🏼

  • @alphonsoheath3234
    @alphonsoheath3234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Dr. Cornell West is just an amazing and prolific orator and thinker, I love how he easily digs into and states the issues of complex matters so plainly and easily.

    • @rubylee446
      @rubylee446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Magnific ent bro west duke Sarah and Louis don't mean a thing if it don,t be a thing!

    • @rubylee446
      @rubylee446 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing

    • @ryanmessano1895
      @ryanmessano1895 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re delusional. Bankers use race issues to keep you enslaved. Cornell West is a paid plantation overseer.

  • @erichawkins5738
    @erichawkins5738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    One hell of a lecture!!!! No one textbook can teach this.

    • @garyodriscoll7988
      @garyodriscoll7988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Baldwin is streets ahead of this artist. If want actual information, then watch Thomas Sowell.... until then, enjoy this performance. Great entertainment.

    • @voxomnes9537
      @voxomnes9537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyodriscoll7988 What a shame that you've even placed Sowell in the same league as Badlwin or West. What a shame.

    • @garyodriscoll7988
      @garyodriscoll7988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@voxomnes9537 Did I place them in the same league? I think I clearly showed Thomas Sowell to be in a different category...

    • @nihalkumar9102
      @nihalkumar9102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garyodriscoll7988 Thomas Sowell comes nowhere near Cornel West. Cornel West would easily outdo him in a debate

    • @garyodriscoll7988
      @garyodriscoll7988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nihalkumar9102 Indeed Sowell is nowhere near him.... he's miles ahead.

  • @juanpadilla3203
    @juanpadilla3203 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Dr. West, Definition of an intellectual.
    Preach to the end!! AMEN

    • @rugrats9839
      @rugrats9839 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen to that. I do not want to hear anything but my brotha right now!

  • @villain2374
    @villain2374 8 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Very intelligent man, to make a speech like this without notes, joke be original and still be logical, truly a orator in the truest sense of the word.

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well said.. without notes

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @111sienna and who is your pied Piper?

    • @dannygeorge1928
      @dannygeorge1928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exercising power over the powerless ; Europe and her descendants.

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nicolekinzonzi1832 Facts!!

    • @RebecaEigen
      @RebecaEigen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Truly a genius in every sense of the word.

  • @PrazerArte
    @PrazerArte 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'm from Brazil, and I have one fuckying question for USA people: Why don't you give him your vote?

    • @jbo8540
      @jbo8540 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All Americans please sign a ballot petition for the brother Dr. WEST in your state please 👍

    • @jaybavis5896
      @jaybavis5896 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why should anyone vote for any of these people. Once they get into office they say huh what people. They speak well. Yet they have no heart to care. How many people do any of us pass by homeless, hungry, sick, poor, elderly. And just keep going ... so why should we vote for anyone

    • @nbria4688
      @nbria4688 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Green Party will never win an election 😓😢

    • @fredwooten14
      @fredwooten14 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I ask the same question! Goes to show criminals and genocide supports has more social clout.

  • @1SECRETBILLY
    @1SECRETBILLY 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Being from the south and seeing the remanence of the damages from our treatment toward Black America race still matters. Personally I readily bear the burden of reproach of the generation before me. While one cannot undo or be responsible for the many generations before one should and can be accountable for their on recent history.For every unkind word that is uttered out of white america it keeps relations in a pre 1950s era.
    I feel compelled to challenge this generation to embrace the similarities and humility of all people. Cornel West's speech ( Race Matters ) is as timely as any on race ever given. As the song goes (Memories) " What's to painful to remember we simply choose to forget"

    • @sandygrungerson1177
      @sandygrungerson1177 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      meanwhile, i dont, and i wont.

    • @TiagoNYC
      @TiagoNYC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never mistreated a black person in my life. If this is about history, Koreans were brutaliz d by Japanese, Jews were liquidated by Germans, and yet both can be thrown into any random US city and they'll probably be part of the comfortable middle class in less than a generation. Why can't blacks?

    • @johnnydtractive
      @johnnydtractive 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TiagoNYC, Furrowed Brow: To quote Dr Cornel West, "You might grow big & you might grow old, but when are you gonna grow up?"

    • @TiagoNYC
      @TiagoNYC 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quoting Cornel West is a reflection of the barren landscape between your ears.

    • @robertcherry7190
      @robertcherry7190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaveWard-xc7vd Anyone who believes that to be true:
      a) Has a lower than average IQ.
      b) Believes that inherently biased testing methods are sound and as a result, has a "lower than average IQ".
      The assertion is ridiculous.

  • @rev.sheathompson
    @rev.sheathompson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This lecture is still relevant now in 2021 as it was in 2001. Dr Cornel West is one of the most brilliant philosophers of our time.

  • @vinnettemorgan7260
    @vinnettemorgan7260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Love this gentleman He speaks nothing but the raw truth.He reminds me of myself.Of course i am not as educated as he is and neither am i an eloquent speaker but non the less i will speak out against any injustices without any fear.

    • @niceguy809
      @niceguy809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your one of the few in this world we need more off

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So then I guess you're against affirmative action colleges.

  • @karencoleman6442
    @karencoleman6442 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dr.Cornel West is ahead of his time. He's given us the intellect of how we as African Americans must see ourselves in America. How we must eliminate the negative perceptions of ourselves and must elevated ourselves to a higher spirituality of oneself. Dr.Cornell West is on point!!! People please listen to the inner voice of God that's in you. Thank you Dr.Cornel West for the insight of your wisdom. God bless you brother. Love to all.

    • @elicampos9747
      @elicampos9747 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dr. Cornell knows obama is a traitor and a real democracy enemy.

  • @PierreRiopelClone
    @PierreRiopelClone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As Thomas Sowell said when you tell the truth you serve others, when you lie, you serve yourself.

  • @Kobsidian
    @Kobsidian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A powerful challenge, for EACH of us to sacrifice our personal security and privilege to challenge the INJUSTICES that are supported by our comfort and complacency. Dr. West has intellect and eloquence that are unequaled and he brandishes these weapons with potent empathy and LOVE!
    Absolutely a message for TODAY!

  • @jaecreations8648
    @jaecreations8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Unbelievable...Dr. West is simply amazing and an oratorical genius!
    I 💜 him!!!!!!!! I can’t believe this was 19 years ago!

  • @katafoocat1938
    @katafoocat1938 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    What a brilliant African/American son! He speaks the Truth and is not afraid to do so! We need to open our hearts and mind to his message on 'Race Matters.' Unless and until we face the facts of our past and present relationship with racism in our country, we will continue to delay the greatness that this country can achieve.

  • @yddub111
    @yddub111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    one of my favorite modern intellectuals. what an awesome speaker.

    • @happygilmore1844
      @happygilmore1844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should listen to Jordan Peterson and Thomas Sowell

    • @quentinwilliams4925
      @quentinwilliams4925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      happy gilmore Negative.

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@happygilmore1844 how can you compare those two apathetic pragmatist with this afro intellect?

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@quentinwilliams4925 🤭

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicolekinzonzi1832 Yes you are right, this brother has it all up in his head, meanwhile TS and JP are nothing but white regurgitators of facts. I am sick of having to listen to YT people, they nearly make me sick!

  • @darrelljernigan3241
    @darrelljernigan3241 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Eight years later and still an Outstanding intellectual lecture by Dr. Cornell West! Bravo sir.

  • @dbfmster19
    @dbfmster19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had the great opportunity to meet this brother/man/poet & activist for change of all systems through ethics, morality & individual righteousness. My failure was not engaging him fully due to doubt. There is no more doubt, this brother is 200 percent!

  • @MichaelAlexander1967
    @MichaelAlexander1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When I lived in New Hampshire & Massachusetts for 5 years, 1993 thru 98, I knew Dr. Cornell West was near & I heard very positive comments about him, but I had no idea I was missing this intellectual fervor for Truth & democracy. I'm so happy to have heard his philosophy & interpretations of our nation's history. Thanks for all you've done Dr. West, especially your passion for education & justice.

    • @alicepinkney5526
      @alicepinkney5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of a kind just true because the truth will set us all free Thank God for His Grace and Mercy Bless you Mr.Cornell Dr. West Thank you so mch.
      L

  • @19thcenturyneedleworktradi42
    @19thcenturyneedleworktradi42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love Dr. West-I love his beautiful soul-mind and spirit. Unfortunately this audience does not seem to perceive that they are listening to a modern day prophet that is trying to help them understand the Horrors of Racism, Hate, Indifferance. They seem as though they would rather be entertained, laugh and forgo listening to someone who wants them to talk to them about going deep inside themselves, really deep inside to see if there is some way we can decide to change, grow and reflect on ways in which we can transform ourselves and evolve into something positive, beautiful and lovely. These folks are not interested in hearing this powerful prophet. They could care less.

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theyy do not understand that we have feelings because they have none. Take a look at one of them YT devils on the news! They are so phony. I want the US to be for blacks alone! Go back to the caucus caves you YT freaks!

    • @suryadas6987
      @suryadas6987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jojokintel Ha! Imagine what disaster that would be. Glad I'm in India.

    • @deniseallen3379
      @deniseallen3379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @James Gray Thankyou for comment Mr. Gray. I stand corrected about me stating he being a modern day prophet. You are correct - he is not a prophet - he is however a passionate and very courageous brilliant intellectual professor that has a great amount of spiritual and prophetic insight just as the hebrew prophets of old did. He is not a phoney-a fake-a wanna be- and he is not perfect. He is a very unique charismatic renaissance man that i Love-Respect-Admire and would love to have the opportunity privilege to sit with at dinner to share in a serious conversation about life.

    • @casantrygriffin1760
      @casantrygriffin1760 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very well said!

  • @OliverKoolO
    @OliverKoolO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Dam everything is relivent in 2020

    • @grizzthegreen4500
      @grizzthegreen4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾🖤👑
      Facts

    • @corazoncubano5372
      @corazoncubano5372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What we are experiencing now is a product of decades of injustice and acceptance. The barn has finally caught 🔥.

    • @elgincastille8278
      @elgincastille8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grizzthegreen4500 ୧(﹒︠ᴗ﹒︡)୨w(°o°)ww(°o°)w

    • @elgincastille8278
      @elgincastille8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just July┻━┻ ヘ╰( •̀ε•́ ╰)

  • @cgthompson5589
    @cgthompson5589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Dr. West is marvelous in his teachings to help us all.🙏🏾✨🦋✝️

  • @leroymckenziejr.jnfenterpr567
    @leroymckenziejr.jnfenterpr567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the greatest minds of the 20th & 21st century. I feel smarter everytime I listen to Dr. West!!!!

  • @MrSwaggonten
    @MrSwaggonten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    Who's watching this in 2020 and thinking about the protests and riots happening right now?

  • @terencedove5047
    @terencedove5047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    "He or she who has never despaired has never lived." This was part of the closing thoughts of Dr. West's speech delivered in April of 2001.
    Now, nineteen years and two months later, the nation, as a collective whole, seems to be experiencing the meaning of this phrase...

    • @josephsylvan8281
      @josephsylvan8281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Sir!!!

    • @johnbrian118
      @johnbrian118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was this speech given at that date?

    • @terencedove5047
      @terencedove5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnbrian118 ...given on April 27, 2001, to be exact...

    • @joshuaoverlord5327
      @joshuaoverlord5327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well yeah look who I. Change it some old ass fat who wants more government overreach

  • @sailorforlifebestti3366
    @sailorforlifebestti3366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It is discouraging to hear this now and feel that it still is relevant.

  • @fredwooten14
    @fredwooten14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Brilliant man.

  • @slowpainful
    @slowpainful ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a lecture and a sermon. It is pure poetry. It is operatic. Dr Cornel West does not speak as much as he sings. His speech has musical cadence, phrasing, light and shadow. He roars and he whispers. He is enthralling. He demonstrates the difference in tone between regular speech and exalted speech, that English has formal as well as informal, which we have mostly forgotten. The result is that he takes on the cloak of authority, like a prophet. He reminds me what it means to be human.

  • @EvaAnika
    @EvaAnika 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    And he came off the dome? If so, he is more of a genius than people realize.

    • @grizzthegreen4500
      @grizzthegreen4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah straight off the top 🙏🏾🖤👑

  • @SeleckPlays
    @SeleckPlays 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It bothers me that people don't know how to read him and are laughing when he's being quite serious.

    • @deborahsimpson9660
      @deborahsimpson9660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen

    • @rebellion6392
      @rebellion6392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      whitehead do you remember his verbal exchange with sister souljah in 1992?

    • @lemostjoyousrenegade
      @lemostjoyousrenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Melvin whitehead
      He's married a caucasian because he is NOT a racist. Irami Osei-Frimpong is also not a racist...his wife is caucasian as well.
      Peace

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lemostjoyousrenegade But why marry YT? These devils cannot feel our pain. They can't do anything but leach off us, take our money, steal from us! I am done with YTs!

    • @lemostjoyousrenegade
      @lemostjoyousrenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jojokintel I TOTALLY understand your point and STRONGLY AGREE (mostly) with what you've said as the MAJORITY of the white people I've met were/are extremely racist and do not WANT to feel our pain (the cognitive dissonance is REAL) as they'd be more embarrasses than they already are and have to change their ways, give reparations for all that they've stolen. Sadly, that won't include the lives or the time/years (usually decades and more than half a century) of a person's life and their quality of life due to all the oppression, all the ridiculous and massive lies told about us - the blackballing/blacklisting, character defamation/assassination, wrongful termination from jobs, wrongful expulsion from school, wrongful conviction, extortion; the exploitation, the verbal, psychological, emotional and physical abuse, etc. It is utterly exhausting!
      I feel your pain, my friend. I hope you have loving, supportive people around you. That helps immensely; many of us, however, don't have that.
      I send you my love and wishes for better days/experiences ahead - more peace (without so much/frequent interference from the evil ones) and time to simply enjoy what nature and life has to offer.

  • @CarlosAnglada
    @CarlosAnglada 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "This is not cheap PC chit-chat: we are talking about historical challenges..."

    • @amahorointernational6498
      @amahorointernational6498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dr West was not talking to entertain- he uses his eloquence, his wit, his intellect and his vast knowledge to challenge all of us! He was sending a message to the status quo. He is relevant today as when he was speaking. I am sure that today he weeps like MLK and Honorable Elijah: NOTHING HAS CHANGED!!! Systems don’t change! People’s voice! Our voice. UNITED WE CAN CHANGE THINGS~or die trying! Indifference and silence, these are fuel for the oppressor’s engine.

    • @michaelweber5702
      @michaelweber5702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amahorointernational6498 -- listening to this , you might think that human life on our planet began three or four hundred years ago . That nothing happened anywhere anyplace before that time ...

    • @voxomnes9537
      @voxomnes9537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelweber5702 No, you won't.

  • @carloslagua9691
    @carloslagua9691 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dr. Western is right, the self analysis is vital if we want a better society. Not just that, but also the sincerity of recognizing the areas we don't like and the power of beginning a process of promoting change.

  • @hpt_huxtable7085
    @hpt_huxtable7085 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    So powerful

  • @vetagashgai6270
    @vetagashgai6270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Extra Relevant now! It’s been, but like Dr. West said this country never wants to deal with it. Can’t be lazy hopefully it’s not too late. I Love my Brother Dr. West Thank you.

  • @jacquelineperry5873
    @jacquelineperry5873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Black people has to make there in race matter by supporting and loving each other.

    • @lisathomas8819
      @lisathomas8819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When the propaganda mission was and has to divided us

    • @ayjay3477
      @ayjay3477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lisathomas8819 it doesnt matter if the world forces dont want us to unite...when are we going to stop blaming others and start changing ourselves first

  • @sultannawabi9486
    @sultannawabi9486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    One of the best lectures I've seen. Protect Dr. West!

    • @deliveranceministries1189
      @deliveranceministries1189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      9

    • @johnkiragu9060
      @johnkiragu9060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord God-the creator has led us, and His teaching in our past history. "-Ellen G. White

  • @cantgetrightlife4427
    @cantgetrightlife4427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    DEEP Doctor WEST Thank You Sir

  • @erwinhouser7704
    @erwinhouser7704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw him give this same speech at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut to a packed house. I took the day off work and it was well worth it. Please get a copy of this book and do as I do and carry it around for reference.

  • @MrSilus2000
    @MrSilus2000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Talk about being an original.

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is the definition of the sublime afro intellectual!!

    • @steviechords
      @steviechords 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Robert Vaughn you should listen to the speech. His concern for the next generation transcends race and class.

    • @rolandmarkland6844
      @rolandmarkland6844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Robert VaughnYour poor understanding of the English language is on full display. Is that what you received from this brilliant lecture? Perhaps you should educate yourself.

    • @pjg9256
      @pjg9256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please CC. Thank you

    • @sunshinebrown2549
      @sunshinebrown2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

  • @lonniesbootstore3517
    @lonniesbootstore3517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you listen carefully, this man is in the middle of Malcolm X and MLK. Powerful Knowledge. 2020

  • @pastorcathyguyton7709
    @pastorcathyguyton7709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "You don't stab a man in the back 9 inches and pull it out 6 inches and celebrate 'progress'". Absolutely!! The knife is Still in his back! He still feels the Pain!

    • @happygilmore2100
      @happygilmore2100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely.

    • @someone1
      @someone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Gray As I understood, he still considers it progress but he's against to sit back and *celebrate* and think of how amazing that was and how amazing you are. It is definitely progress, but more work is needed. There's still 3 inches and then you have to heal the wound. I'm not sure but that's how I understood it :)

  • @simplymynz8379
    @simplymynz8379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wisdom for your soul. Go head on Dr. Cornel West. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯

  • @nappyscribe1987
    @nappyscribe1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First time listening to cornel west!

  • @feliciaroysterbrown2545
    @feliciaroysterbrown2545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you Dr. West

  • @junejones5261
    @junejones5261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I’m learning so much. And I want to listen to this again and again. I knew some but yes more understanding is coming and more clarity. Let’s go!

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Jones how are you doing today i guess you are really enjoying the show right?

  • @bdhthetruth
    @bdhthetruth 10 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Gosh I learn so much listening to him, it goes along with reading the book..love it.

    • @safaritolbert1409
      @safaritolbert1409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always amazing 👏 ❤️ insights & "when the lights ✨️ come on, the darkness goes out"!!!

  • @Eyyodd1
    @Eyyodd1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I could only hear James Baldwin and Mr. West have a discussion on Race matters currently.

  • @TheApatheticGuy
    @TheApatheticGuy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Interesting talk. I think he's definitely right about people needing to tackle issues instead of side-stepping them and growing complacent. We need empathy and understanding above all things right now. We have to listen to how people feel, not tell them how they're supposed to feel.

    • @happygilmore1844
      @happygilmore1844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I aggree but people are fickle and their emotions run the better of their more intelligent sides...its better to think calculatively and deep thought or logos...instead of angry jargon

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@happygilmore1844 but even more...no one can do it alone.

    • @grizzthegreen4500
      @grizzthegreen4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾🖤👑

    • @divinlycrowndtarot4498
      @divinlycrowndtarot4498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "We have to listen to How people feel , NOT Tell them how to Feel" ❗️
      💯💯💯

    • @scotthoskins1875
      @scotthoskins1875 ปีที่แล้ว

      But what if you Listen to how they feel and you do not agree? Let's say they are a racist.

  • @JoyGirlMusic
    @JoyGirlMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Powerfully educational and effective, no more business as usual.

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Parker how are you doing today?

  • @MrTCass
    @MrTCass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow ! That was very thoughtful & deep with no notes...So much to do with whats taking place in 2020 with all this racial tension and division !
    Thank U Dr West , GOD Bless U !!

    • @jennifergalberth1240
      @jennifergalberth1240 ปีที่แล้ว

      WE are not tense. WE are aware. WHITE supremacists are tense and terrifyingly terse.

  • @michaelstraughn6625
    @michaelstraughn6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The foundation of Dr. Wests' truth is that he truly loves and respects everyone...and that is sadly overlooked.

  • @sublime2756
    @sublime2756 8 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Brilliant,...a true truth teller, eloquence speaking from the heart. A true Genius in every sense of the conceptual definition.

    • @nicolekinzonzi1832
      @nicolekinzonzi1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤔hmmm the conceptual definition..the conceptual definition🤯

    • @grizzthegreen4500
      @grizzthegreen4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🏾🖤👑

  • @iamhis4eva175
    @iamhis4eva175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I WAS A REP FOR NAACP AT HARVARD RACE FORUM IN LATE 90s. I met spoke with and appreciated his eloquent compliments from a place in the soul....Truth!!

  • @k.leetalon742
    @k.leetalon742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We are now blessed to have him here in NY.

  • @corazoncubano5372
    @corazoncubano5372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love hearing Dr West speak. He is indeed disconcerting and we need to be disconcerted if we want to move ahead. Every point he touched on then has been brought to bear in American society today.

  • @goodtalker
    @goodtalker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sorry. Didn't mean to fail to capitalize West's name.

  • @maxinebaker4281
    @maxinebaker4281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I love this
    Down to Earth Professor. I am Very Proud of this Gentleman.
    Professor West is Anointed by the Only Mighty Lord God.
    He is not Racist or display Bigotry towards the color of our skin.
    I always 🙏 🤲 Prayed for Dr Professor West happiness. I prayed someone would love and understand his Ministry from God.
    My God! I am Proud.

  • @iammykidsmom4
    @iammykidsmom4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love him I enjoy his spirit and knowledge in intelligent he's a beautiful brother ...

  • @ezzardpickett7548
    @ezzardpickett7548 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am sure that I was not the only person to hear and see her disrespectfully laughing during the introduction.. Nonetheless this is an awesome book. Cornel West is an intellectual genius and a great role model. A hero for people like me

    • @MrSilus2000
      @MrSilus2000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +malik pickett Wow you are sensitive. Stop trying to speculate negatively. You have no idea.

    • @austenhead5303
      @austenhead5303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was making myself a fruit salad during the introduction so can't speak to that, but I just wanted to say that Cornel West is a hero to people like me, too, and by that I mean white, female atheists. He speaks to everyone who has any love for humanity, and he does it inclusively, making everybody feel welcome and understood. He is an antidote to the tribalism and divisiveness so prevalent in modern American discourse. I only discovered him a few years ago, because he was campaigning for Bernie Sanders, and now he's my second favorite living celebrity, after Noam Chomsky.

    • @one4320
      @one4320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Possibly your own projection.

    • @one4320
      @one4320 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@austenhead5303 try Chris Hedges. Friend of both Noam and Cornell.

    • @Rivajay
      @Rivajay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely in your mind

  • @gregoryarruda5198
    @gregoryarruda5198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He's the best! A pure poet!

  • @KerryLuckett
    @KerryLuckett 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Oooo, what a treat! So glad Dr. West is in the world! His wisdom, insight, and bravery give me "hope"!

    • @KerryLuckett
      @KerryLuckett 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, *****! I Peanutized myself. Google and try it. It's fun.

    • @jojokintel
      @jojokintel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha from YTs? That day will never come! Our people have suffered and they laugh at our pain. It makes me want to strangle the next YT I see!

  • @eksoedusprime
    @eksoedusprime 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    i have this book. it's amazing.

  • @carstellamoore2407
    @carstellamoore2407 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    very wise man definitely a legend in his own time. by the way song by Rance Allen reason

  • @NicholasKlacsanzkyICM
    @NicholasKlacsanzkyICM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Inspiring and informative. Amazing speaker.

  • @2breal673
    @2breal673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What can I say. So prophetic.

  • @SeleckPlays
    @SeleckPlays 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a beautiful description of Democracy = mechanism of accountability for all productivity and wealth.

  • @charleskesner1302
    @charleskesner1302 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Wonderful and insightful.

  • @amlet.1
    @amlet.1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Will all due respect, if I hear well @32:50, I believe Dr Cornel West missed a historical fact when he said, "never in the history of the modern world had been a shift from slave status to citizen status." No, Haitian revolution in 1804 proved otherwise. Former slaves became citizens and created a nation, the first black republic in the world.

    • @SaunKrystian
      @SaunKrystian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And America embraced the Haitians government that willed itself into existence.
      Oh no, wait.

    • @darrickwhite1986
      @darrickwhite1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SaunKrystian Exactly! I'm sure the Clinton Foundation recognizes those _citizens_ too

    • @besearchingforwisdom6267
      @besearchingforwisdom6267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SaunKrystian
      And the Americans are not likely to recognize such a corrupt and failed economy as is found in the Haitian people, whose corruption is seen as competition for the low bar. Yet, nevertheless this "Talk" invites multiple facets of additional conversations, such as the arrogance of sinful people who stand before a Holy God and the statement that all men are liars, and, furthermore Dr. West references, frequently, "white supremacy" so as to open the door for white people to point out the fact that the same bible he refers to has shown a curse on the black race due to a his own actions that subjugates black people to the white and asians. Cursing any culture, including white supremacy, is evil as is deifying anyone.

    • @SaunKrystian
      @SaunKrystian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@besearchingforwisdom6267 Cursed? Gtfoh.

  • @chumanirosexiamaru8572
    @chumanirosexiamaru8572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If we could all learn from the question asked by the young man @ around 1:14 :12 and listen and take action on the answer given, is attending to the reality and take the first steps in responsibility 👌🏾

  • @carljhirst
    @carljhirst ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This Great Soul's every word is captivating and educational with such power. I listened wholly TWICE after just hearing the last 2 minutes of this video.
    God bless this great Man

  • @totallyownagetheverdy5266
    @totallyownagetheverdy5266 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This guy! What an inspirational figure. He is not only teaching about the flaws and misconceptions that we dont normally question. But he preaches about true values that humans should worship; morals, dignity, and to have a relentless drive to become the best you can be and to shape society after your own standards. That change comes from within ourselves, not from the masproduction of established ideals, which lay the foundation for the progress that can be achieved.

    • @ANELLO1
      @ANELLO1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooookoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooookoookooooooooooooooooooooookookoooooooooooookkooookkokokokkokkokokok kookkkkokkkoooookkokkookooookoooooookoookoooookkkokooooookoooookkkooookokkokokkKokomo ok

    • @johnniewinbush5157
      @johnniewinbush5157 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well stated

    • @jeanrice7345
      @jeanrice7345 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnniewinbush5157 critical thought is crucial to participatory democracy and vital to the positive evolution of our great. Nation

  • @4realu
    @4realu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an Intellectual!

  • @ixheguligodole
    @ixheguligodole 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great presentation

  • @nyeshamclilly7524
    @nyeshamclilly7524 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow he's amazing speaker think of any word in the dictionary to describe the joy. 4am on a Sunday. I woke up to him and could not go back to sleep and watch the whole poet to life .
    made me sad to think that why are children not able to attain the beautiful brilliant mind that you have since 😇 I realized some of us are not able to have a mind to even pick up a book to read
    I pray that my heavenly father blesses you to keep on spreading the word and to uplift the community of all races have a blessed life. 🙏

  • @karenaughtry2232
    @karenaughtry2232 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm astonished by his delivery as well as his content, truly a golden tongue.

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Karen how are you doing today?

  • @CraftyShawn
    @CraftyShawn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Interesting argument start off slow yet great lecture

  • @tajahcortez7465
    @tajahcortez7465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I feel blessed to have listened to his lectures....❤️🎈

  • @dorothymoore72
    @dorothymoore72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your speech is not just lovely it is so important so true and well done, thank you.

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Dorothy how are you doing today?

  • @davidgraham1735
    @davidgraham1735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Brilliant and insightful keep speaking on it Dr. West

  • @samanthaaviles6245
    @samanthaaviles6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He’s going toward the love, the universal glue that binds our society together harmoniously regardless of our individual ideologies.
    All things work toward the benefit of the elect
    Love is the only behavior attitude and posture we universally accept from each other.
    Bro is so brilliant and on fire with love

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Samantha how are you doing today?

  • @teachatami45
    @teachatami45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yet we rise. Thanks Bolt for remaining disciplined and pushing. It shows us that if we foster the talent within us we will become indomitable. Thanks🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯❤️

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Teacha how are you doing today?i really do enjoyed every thing about this show, what do you think about this post?

  • @worldunderground7471
    @worldunderground7471 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Just remember there is a difference between racism, and love for your race. There's a difference between racism and cultural bias.

    • @michaelp.beasley3497
      @michaelp.beasley3497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      race only matters to a racist cause if you really loved your race like you say you do then you know theirs only one race the human race

    • @MeganAllen1738
      @MeganAllen1738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@michaelp.beasley3497 facts. These people will go out of their way to defend racism as "tribalism."

    • @chrism7163
      @chrism7163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelp.beasley3497 human race has had different species, so argument falls flat

    • @user-zu6ts5fb6g
      @user-zu6ts5fb6g 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this was recorded in 2001, race is an obsolete word if used to describe different ethnicities. We are all of the same race, scientifically speaking.

    • @chrism7163
      @chrism7163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@user-zu6ts5fb6g race isn't obsolete, its part of our identity

  • @gaildavis4905
    @gaildavis4905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr. Cornell West, You are one of my best critical, candid candor, kind of an individual, and critically acclaimed, creating and building critical thinkers to build insatiable appetites shaping a promising future. You are the embodiment of what the intellect paints with specific and special strokes, multi cross sectional, artistic, memorable impressions. Intellectuals, such as yourself, purifies the cloudiness, self sabotaging smoking gun, smothering us with some of the gun smoke wreaking havoc from it's lingering residue. The intellectual awakens the ones who have been in a long deep slumber, missing all missing links connecting to hidden treasures filled with uncovered and much warranted lost untold sagas of past, present, and future to be archives aiding towards starting, creating, building, and maintaining our diverse data base, for our very own home made, home grown, and home harvested niche in the market place, our brand, branded ambassador(s) of our market place. Not being easily shaken up, shaken down, and shaken all around like a rag doll, a ventriloquist, or a wax figure, instead of a decent poignant human being of specialized created genetics, playing the best tunes, pleasing to the deepest of ears to pierce through, making a permanent place, historically stamped in the Library of Congress, resonating from all denominations, destinies, and destinations.

    • @roostercogburn1943
      @roostercogburn1943 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is never escaped the university bubble, and uses it to bash thing he does not understand, he does not even understand why he go there, and why he is there. Or he wouldn't be bashing the white mans university. He got in somehow and craps all over it, trying to use big words. He is more like a jail house pigeon, preacher than a scholar.

  • @lechat8736
    @lechat8736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not for the first time, but certainly again, I am glad that I am not an American white person.

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Le how are you doing today?, i hope you feel motivated and liberated by this post?

  • @hillaryconsultingservices
    @hillaryconsultingservices 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's an instrument that doesn't need fine tuning nor a metronome. Great thinker, that's inspired me.

  • @22februari1999
    @22februari1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Maybe you need some art to free you from the tyrannical rule of reason that you think results in the level of self-mastery and control that allows you to control those deep appetites."

  • @peacetheworld...........7105
    @peacetheworld...........7105 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wisdom!

  • @lindagreen9013
    @lindagreen9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bless Love Family 💖 🤲🕊️
    Much Thanks Dr West your intelligence and philosophy has always been dynamic,I have always admired & appreciated the words and speaking style 🤲🗽🕯️ BMIGHTY Dear Brother 💯

    • @patrickhearther
      @patrickhearther ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Linda how are you doing today?

  • @vicktorelridge7141
    @vicktorelridge7141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Poetic...

  • @sajeevsamuelrose9486
    @sajeevsamuelrose9486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr.West has the rare capacity to make the academic appeal to popular potential for growth.

  • @lansanakoroma2398
    @lansanakoroma2398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This brother is not only educated he love and believe himself and people and humanity as a hole