Loni Stresses the Importance of Education: ‘Don’t Take It for Granted’

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  • The importance of education cannot be stated enough! During this REAL moment, Loni sheds tears as she shares why going to college was so monumental in her life.
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  • @roter13
    @roter13 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3446

    because I'm black i tried 50x as hard and got myself into Duke. I'm still paying off college loans but I did that!

    • @TheSmiley84
      @TheSmiley84 8 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      and may you find success in all your endeavours!.. make us all proud!! x

    • @maya-sv1uu
      @maya-sv1uu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      +roter13 ay congrats, you did that !!!

    • @jadkoolkatify
      @jadkoolkatify 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      +roter13 Yas girl! You better! May God send you blessings!

    • @hellotinashe
      @hellotinashe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +roter13 Good for you! Keep grinding, it's all worth it after xx

    • @gabbyavery420
      @gabbyavery420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Congrats! How was your experience at Duke as a black student if you don't mind me asking? I'm a senior looking into some Ivy League schools and Duke happens to be on my list!

  • @redayvn
    @redayvn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3039

    Even through the tears.....Loni looks gorgeous this episode.

    • @jadalawson636
      @jadalawson636 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Redayvn hughley Ikr

    • @mrs.youtube7162
      @mrs.youtube7162 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      +Redayvn Hughley she really does! the hair, makeup on point

    • @prettygirlrock195
      @prettygirlrock195 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +Fabulous Divo Omg what is wrong with you! smh delete this nonsense comment, you hater!

    • @mrs.youtube7162
      @mrs.youtube7162 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      kika myverla I've seen his comments few times -.- always hating on loni. just pretend u didn't see it xD

    • @prettygirlrock195
      @prettygirlrock195 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Mrs. TH-cam good idea! He just wants attention...

  • @tasteoftrace3837
    @tasteoftrace3837 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1422

    Loni touched my soul.. her words were so inspiring

    • @SimplyMassa
      @SimplyMassa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Tracia Boston very

    • @annieparker2788
      @annieparker2788 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Loni had me crying.

    • @tasteoftrace3837
      @tasteoftrace3837 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      +kaitlyn jackson She's funny yet so sensitive

    • @ladyd4748
      @ladyd4748 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +Tracia Boston especially since she is so .identifiable ! we need her on TV so that our young can see themselves and know there is a chance for me, even other adults going through a hopeless situation they need to know that other people survived and pulled through

  • @Kim-ui7cv
    @Kim-ui7cv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2735

    loni is so down to earth. I absolutely love how passionate she is. You can tell she is a loving and caring person!!

  • @sxcgirlieox
    @sxcgirlieox 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1344

    The real need to discuss more topics like this!

  • @Zecexoxo14
    @Zecexoxo14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1099

    I can really relate to this girl chat because when my dad was in university, he got good grades and someone said to him one day, "How are you so smart if you came from Africa?" Like race doesn't matter, being determined to learn does.

    • @madmann1000
      @madmann1000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      +Zara. I'll never forget when I passed my exit exam and a friend of mines failed and hse had the audacity to get mad at me because she failed and go "Ugh, how did your stupid ass pass! I think that machine graded my test wrong"
      That really hurt me because I studied hard for that test and I comforted her when she found out she failed, but instead she turns around and chews me out and underestimate my intelligence.

    • @AlphabetSoup123
      @AlphabetSoup123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      +Zara. That's the type of thing that leads minorities to suffer from having Imposter Syndrome. We always have to work twice as hard to go just as far and then, we find that our efforts are questioned even when we work our asses off. People like the Abby girl are always astonish that their White skin and their mediocre efforts aren't enough and try to throw the blame back on minorities who are actually putting in the effort and doing the work.

    • @itsfriday9139
      @itsfriday9139 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      +Zara. WTF at the same time you have to question what that person is taught because they have an ignorant view of African people

    • @TheLovesnowangel
      @TheLovesnowangel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Zara. Wow, really? Someone said that? I swear ignorance doesn't look good on anyone.

    • @africasbest6391
      @africasbest6391 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      so freaking stupid with them, I bet they didn't know the smartest most educated people in the US are Nigerian Immigrants, America id such a freaking joke, even so called 3rd world countries have better education than Americans.

  • @MissDarcei
    @MissDarcei 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1287

    Damnit Loni stop making me cry

    • @misspooh7588
      @misspooh7588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MissDarcei ikr

    • @majestyshabazz4817
      @majestyshabazz4817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that I just found this now and I’ve been following you darci since the beginning came a long way beautiful love youuuuu

  • @livanakoznesoff5722
    @livanakoznesoff5722 7 ปีที่แล้ว +670

    This clip touched my heart. a professor in college told me I wouldn't get into med school or grad school and I should do something else not academic. I left there crying and could not understand why he would say such things to me. Then I remembered the difference in our skin. I am damn proud to say that i am currently halfway through Med school and doing very well. I set my own standards and aim to excel. Don't let the haters define you. my motto is "if you aim for the moon you may land amongst the stars but you may also get the damn moon" I'm halfway to my Moon and it's looking bright.

    • @alexislane7175
      @alexislane7175 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Livana Koznesoff I can't even imagine what must have gone through your mind and heart when that professor said that. But I'm glad to hear that you didn't let it deter you from pushing on in your education. You go ahead and get that education and graduate with your head held high. Who know years from now said professor might just show up at YOUR practice for medical help. Wouldn't that be something...

    • @cheetahgirl6254
      @cheetahgirl6254 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Livana Koznesoff Omg you go girl. A teacher also discouraged me from medschool. but I am now studying medicine and doing great.

    • @leiamccampbell9238
      @leiamccampbell9238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Livana Koznesoff Congrats and shame on that professor. I think you should give him an update of where you are now

    • @baggergurl16
      @baggergurl16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good job on not listening to that professor and I really hate people like that that think they can set the tone for your life.

    • @C2G2
      @C2G2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Livana Koznesoff Simply beautiful thank you for sharing 😊😏😏😏😏😘❤❤❤❤

  • @marklong3575
    @marklong3575 7 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    About to graduate with my master's degree next semester! I could not be more excited! #ProudBlackStudent

    • @kianakitner1515
      @kianakitner1515 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Marky Mark congratulations I know you will excel at what you want to do in life best wishes😃

    • @marklong3575
      @marklong3575 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kiana Kitner you are amazing. made my night. thank you very much

    • @kianakitner1515
      @kianakitner1515 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Marky Mark your welcome but it's people like you that truly inspire others good luck😃

    • @edianaventrice31
      @edianaventrice31 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marky Mark congratulations 👏🏼 proud of you 💜

    • @maniac4594
      @maniac4594 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marky Mark 👏👍

  • @BreenyLee
    @BreenyLee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    This was REAL!

    • @mariadasouza9926
      @mariadasouza9926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even though people of different colors other than white still have to pushed their way out of the labels and stagma that they were position in from genaration of bandages and damage mindset of who they are or are not. All races was made by God because he took pleasures in creating beautiful colors . a white convas without colors on it is useless. And blank. Lots of people when they died will be in shocked when they encounter who God truly is. Thats why is stated all over the bible no man can see God and live because they will make God into an idol which will cause more hate for races than it is already. God is all the colors of the rainbow and so much more💕

  • @youaintneverlied
    @youaintneverlied 8 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Loni is a big softie. It's nice to see someone care so deeply.

    • @elizabethtimothy9510
      @elizabethtimothy9510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      youaintneverlied she is a Cancerian , comedy is just a hobby/career which she uses to cover a lot of emotions. This is the real Loni. I am not surprised at all.

  • @candiwax
    @candiwax 8 ปีที่แล้ว +928

    Currently working on my masters in education. Everything being said here is true! The school to prison pipeline is very real! Every single child is FULL of potential, we as a society need to fight for the children who have for so long been left behind and ignored. Tupac said it best "you wouldn't ask why a rose that grows in concrete has damaged petals, on the contrary...we would all celebrate its tenacity and will to reach the sun"

    • @candiwax
      @candiwax 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      And thank you to "The Real" for focusing on issues like these...we need you! ❤️

    • @carenasmith7
      @carenasmith7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +candiwax girl me too. I just completed my first semester last week. I decided to go back to school for my son. once I got my bachelor's degree, I showed my son my degree and told him he needs to get a degree too.

    • @candiwax
      @candiwax 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Carena Smith
      that is so amazing! i went back to school when I found out I was pregnant too :) my son is 3 now! Im sure your son will be a successful, intelligent man because he has a mother who has shown him the way and given him something to be inspired by!

    • @1sava
      @1sava 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +candiwax Thank you so much for sharing this, what a beautiful quote!

    • @candiwax
      @candiwax 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sava
      thank you i think it is beautiful too! :) i paraphrased it but the rap/poem is very powerful

  • @theblackexcellencepodcast1775
    @theblackexcellencepodcast1775 8 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Something seemed to be bothering loni when they came on stage today. Don't know what it was but we love you loni and you looked gorgeous today!

    • @alibensami132
      @alibensami132 8 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      +HeyItsZaneta Nah. I just think she wants all kids to get an education and get out of the projects

    • @magdarichard8795
      @magdarichard8795 8 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      +Ali Bensami Yeah, she got a scholarship to go to a really good school for engineering so I think that she is very passionate about this.

  • @ayanmahdi8525
    @ayanmahdi8525 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I appreciated Loni's honesty and vulnerability here.

  • @charmingcharlie011
    @charmingcharlie011 8 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Yes Loni, God has a purpose and a plan 💝

    • @rachelrichardson9477
      @rachelrichardson9477 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      that part literally had me praising and worshipping God with tears in my eyes, when she said that, you never know who needed to hear that! Me in particular, love Loni!!! God bless

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Victoria Lawson Amen

    • @ShiningBright777
      @ShiningBright777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen in Jesus name!!!

  • @mona1341
    @mona1341 8 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    Aww loni 😢 she making me emotional 😳. But a proper education should be a right NOT a privilege! Until the government does something about this racial equality will never exist.

    • @madmann1000
      @madmann1000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +muna1341 This. School is getting too damn expensive. People spend the rest of their lives paying back student loans.

    • @07sarida
      @07sarida 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +madmann1000 we have a saying in oz. society and politics is built so the rich get richer and poor get poorer. and its soo true. its one of thw many things that make me ashamed to grow up in the generation

  • @johnmozeejr
    @johnmozeejr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Loni meant that from the core of her soul. This was wonderful.

  • @CoCoGemel
    @CoCoGemel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +698

    Damn Loni, got me looking around for this chopped 5 TON onion someone HAD TO HAVE put next to me!

  • @purplesassygirl
    @purplesassygirl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I am a African american woman who is going to college for Computer engineering i already pass 2 of my classes

    • @santriciajones2579
      @santriciajones2579 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +purple sassy (girl) Congratulations!

    • @purplesassygirl
      @purplesassygirl 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Santricia Jones Thank you :)

    • @santriciajones2579
      @santriciajones2579 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      purple sassy You're welcome!

    • @DorisClay
      @DorisClay 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      keep it up girl!

    • @purplesassygirl
      @purplesassygirl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doris OK i will its not easy but i am pushing myself thank you

  • @SisiYemmieTV
    @SisiYemmieTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Awww LONI! I love this women, I love this show!!!!

  • @reaunasims
    @reaunasims 8 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Everytime I see one of these ladies cry I start crying lol

    • @feelitwice
      @feelitwice 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Reauna Sims me too lol

  • @MadameBeautiful777
    @MadameBeautiful777 8 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Wow Loni made me tear up she is so right. ❤️

  • @kawaiigirl5548
    @kawaiigirl5548 7 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Loni is rly a wonderful woman, she is too good for any man & she knows it thats why is single

  • @writerspen010
    @writerspen010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    My god, Loni's been through so much... Watching videos like this of her, I really want this show to have a day where they just focus on the story of one of the hosts at a time. I would love to hear Loni's story.

  • @jadkoolkatify
    @jadkoolkatify 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Bruh, I can't even complain. I failed high school and im still in high school, but im trying my hardest to pass and my teacher has been so kind and so forgiving and let me retake tests, quizzes, homework and extending my deadline. I'm not allowed to complain! Loni has me tearing up over here...

    • @fantasia5319
      @fantasia5319 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      At least you're trying! Never lose sight of your goals, and I wish the best of luck to you!

    • @jadkoolkatify
      @jadkoolkatify 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      My update is that I graduated high school & im in college. Hopefully graduating early 😁

    • @missovercomer2488
      @missovercomer2488 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      jadkoolkatify congrats!!

    • @funnyanimals878
      @funnyanimals878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope have finished high school I'm still trying to get in college I've finished high school in 2018

  • @rima110
    @rima110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Growing up , Mom would get on my nerves talking about me going to university all the time and said it was her dream to see me graduate. She grew up in Ethiopia and never had that apportunity and it frustrated her that I didn't really value how lucky I was. Finally graduated this year with a great job offer and I wouldn't have done it without her pushing me. Parents please set those high standards, despite the odds LOOKING like they're against your children.

  • @siyethembagumbi5226
    @siyethembagumbi5226 8 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I'm black and I'm in one of the best university doing my degree.

    • @sushiismystyle881
      @sushiismystyle881 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      no you're not. College students wouldn't make such horrible grammatical errors...

    • @dimainspire957
      @dimainspire957 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Sushi Is My Style college students are human they make errors.

    • @pecoliawilliams145
      @pecoliawilliams145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sushi Is My Style as a college graduate, we makes mistake with grammar. my English professor said to me that even college professors make some of the worst grammar errors. so stop judging

    • @laurenabk4782
      @laurenabk4782 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must be an African. African Americans don't have the same opportunities you have.

    • @bummysalt2221
      @bummysalt2221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laurenabk4782 actually, we might have even less of an opportunity. I’m African, my parents are refugees, and I was born and raised in the hood. My family is dirt poor, but we make our bills. My momma told me herself that if I don’t get a big ass scholarship or a full-ride, I’m not going to college. I might go to a community college, but those ain’t cheap either. I’m a junior in high school and I’m working 2 part time jobs T.T I’ll give it up to my African American brother and sisters, but don’t do our struggle dirty. We fighting the same war. We ain’t all Prince Akeem. Anyways, I might still be a bit uneducated going to a Black charter school, but I’m gonna keep it at that. I’m not trying to start no drama though. Let’s thrive together ✊🏾 (also I realized that I’m replying two years late)

  • @meaganvalle4734
    @meaganvalle4734 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I can listen to Jeaniee and Adrienne talk all day. I love their advice and opinions. I hope they never leave the show.

  • @DeniseF
    @DeniseF 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loni has a lovely soul and she cares especially for kids 💕

  • @Jsjsjsxjjdw
    @Jsjsjsxjjdw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    UGHH I love Loni! You guys can say what you want about her making the repetitive jokes, and although I feel that sometimes too, this is a WISE woman who has grown up in negativity and seen it all around her, but has managed to get out of it and only aims to educate other people about making a way for yourself!! Loni, as the oldest woman on the show, you truly have that maternal instinct and you have so much wisdom!! I am so glad you have slowly begun to break out of your shell and let us see you for who you truly are

  • @babeyfre5h
    @babeyfre5h 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Loni you're so inspiring! please don't ever change

  • @ShivAndrews
    @ShivAndrews 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I feel Loni's pain the few times she does cry. Without fail :(

  • @Kaiannag
    @Kaiannag 8 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    education should not be taken for granted indeed but for me I'd just like to be taught skills that's will help in life, such as real economics. I'd like to be taught the truth about history and in other subjects (but we all know that's ain't happening.) I went to a school where they made us do a business plan right... we had to write out a business plan and talk about target audience and make the product and all this other bullshit but the whole time I was thinking why arnt we being taught about taxes, bank loans, saving and checking accounts. Why arnt we being taught about these other things that we clearly need to know about in life. I had to fail day school to go to night school to actually be taught about credit score and all this other stuff. education is important to me but the curriculum just throws me off all the time. it's unfair that certain schools are getting the tools needed in life and other arnt but this situation only push me to do self education and now I force myself to read more. What they won't teach I will learn cause the way to keep things from black people is to put it in a book.

    • @tyler2813
      @tyler2813 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I totally agree with you. That's one thing that kind of lead me to drop out of college because I wasn't being taught in my opinion important fundamental things. I expect that in high school but college where your independent we should be taught these things but instead learn y=mx+b stuff. Even now school isn't about learning it's about how much you remember to pass a test to get the school money

    • @Churros1616
      @Churros1616 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +SlayAnna It depends on what you choose to study. I had courses where I had to make a business plan and they were very useful, but I also had courses where I learned about taxes and bank loans, accounting, and more. But then again I study Business and Economics. High school education is never enough, if you want to learn different things go to college or university and do a major and a minor in the things u are interested in!

    • @lifechoice7889
      @lifechoice7889 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tyler2813 EXACTLY!!

    • @lifechoice7889
      @lifechoice7889 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +slayAnna TRUE!!!

    • @Kaiannag
      @Kaiannag 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +tyler2813 absolute truth! people keep preaching this education important stuff but if it truly was in my opinion you would teach me what I really need to know. because i definitely know I'm never usuing y=mx+b again in life.

  • @lennybennyy
    @lennybennyy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love how passionate loni is

  • @karenmcgee1869
    @karenmcgee1869 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Touched my heart Loni! So heartfelt. The passion for educating and motivating our youth is real!

  • @MrSeanPix
    @MrSeanPix 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love Auntie Loni!! She should start a charity if she hasn't already.

  • @vivianb5325
    @vivianb5325 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Loni looked still looked beautiful when she cries 💖

  • @tbd
    @tbd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was the realest. Love what they all said and how they said it w/ such conviction.

  • @PureSparkles22
    @PureSparkles22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    alicia keys was valedictorian graduated 2 years early and got a scholarship to Columbia

    • @sergeygladkov1718
      @sergeygladkov1718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PureSparkles22 mixed with white

    • @starzrock620
      @starzrock620 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Michael Charalambous that’s not the point lol she’s not looked at as a white woman, she’s looked at as a black woman.

    • @sergeygladkov1718
      @sergeygladkov1718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@starzrock620 she has the features of a tanned white european woman, not that of a west african woman

    • @charlesgibson7299
      @charlesgibson7299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sergeygladkov1718 Ok. Maybe that’s how y’all view her on Russia. In America, she is considered Black.

    • @bohlalenchabeleng1370
      @bohlalenchabeleng1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sergeygladkov1718 In South Africa she is viewed as a black American.

  • @RecklessSweetheart
    @RecklessSweetheart 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Loni Love has so much passion for every one and everything I look up to her.

  • @iiamkee21
    @iiamkee21 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Loni damn it you made me cry!! The sky is truly the limit no matter what color you are !

  • @mstcherie13
    @mstcherie13 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Lonnie is so emotional i love that side of her. touching in what u said i would love to hear HOW your journey was. i know a lot of celebrities and famous people came from not so well off backgrounds. Some talk about it. I think celebrities should talk more about the steps they took to where they got now so they can reach out to the people they want to inspire, even more.

    • @mstcherie13
      @mstcherie13 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every child should have the right to a great standard of education youre so right! Some places in the world kids cant even go to school from the age of 4/5 like we do, because in their country its a priviledge not a right.

  • @evalynn1863
    @evalynn1863 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It hurts me when people say things like "blacks aren't as smart as whites" because growing up right outside of Flint, I've seen it first hand. People cannot know what they aren't taught. I was so fortunate to go to a good school here, especially one who had teacher who were passionate about the arts and it shows. Even taking away the race issue here, I saw the productions that my school put on. I was in choir from 5th-12th grade, I was in the musicals, I loved to perform and my teachers were incredible. But I'd go to the next town over and watch their plays and it was painful to me. It was like they weren't taught or werent taught well and their sets weren't done well. These students had potential that they weren't reaching because they didn't have a teacher who was passionate about teaching them. And that's the issue in schools that are primarily black, only it's not the teachers faults. It's lack of funding and lack of supplies and books. But those kids have potential, it's just not able to be met because of the way this country treats them and it breaks my heart.

  • @aden5625
    @aden5625 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I LOVE LONI she has
    beauty , intelligence , and humour
    THE WHOLE PACKAGE

  • @willh8682
    @willh8682 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This entire season these ladies have been on point with the topics and just so genuine. They keep it REAL and i love all these ladies

  • @nimcoabdulahi8240
    @nimcoabdulahi8240 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Literally crying!! you're so right Loni! Love all you girls & thank you for always keeping it REAL!! :) 👌 💯 ❤

  • @mag8082
    @mag8082 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You ARE supposed to be there, Loni! ALL of you deserve it! We can indeed succeed with positive attitude and hard work. Oh, and by the way, I'm a Black woman, a graduate of Columbia University, and I graduated in the top 10% of my class. So take, THAT, Scalia!

    • @angelinacavallo9811
      @angelinacavallo9811 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm actually trying to apply to Columbia. I'm a high school student(latina) and I was wondering if possible, if you can give me some tips on how to get in. It's really amazing that you had the opportunity to attend that prestigious university. That is my dream, to attend Columbia.

  • @saraodus9881
    @saraodus9881 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is so real!... Scholarships and inner city diversity programs are why I was the first in the family to graduate from college and why I now work for in international billion dollar firm

  • @breezy30153
    @breezy30153 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can relate to Loni ! I am in college the first in my immediate family to attend and I can honestly say thank you God ! I am an open minded individual , with a diverse mindset, and opportunities set forth ! I am also biracial . So when I think about how far I have gotten closer to my dreams compared to the projects with drug dealing ...daily homicides. I am grateful for my struggle in college. I try to push others to think the same about succeeding in life and not being closed minded . Education is key if it's from the white man or you're self taught just enlighten

  • @vokuro5923
    @vokuro5923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    they sound so intellectual without tamar..i like it better this way:)

    • @murielmelly7688
      @murielmelly7688 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR?

    • @dkncd
      @dkncd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      wtf? no.

    • @vokuro5923
      @vokuro5923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Ooster! yaaas bitch yassss!

    • @angelchukwu6577
      @angelchukwu6577 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      LMAO OMG YES and just less ratchet

    • @tiannajoseph6901
      @tiannajoseph6901 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      they sound really good without Tamar cause Everytime if they talk Tamar only putting in she mouth when they talking bout something different

  • @destineyuzaka2113
    @destineyuzaka2113 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Preach Jeannie! She's my favorite co host now.

  • @Lowpro07
    @Lowpro07 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adrienne and Loni's comments were soooo insightful and moving. Thank you!

  • @TheLovesnowangel
    @TheLovesnowangel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    PREACH LONI! She was speaking some mad truth as well as the rest of the ladies too. I agree with everything they said wholeheartedly.

  • @xxox0genuine0xoxx
    @xxox0genuine0xoxx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loni's words ring so true! I dare someone try to underestimate me. As the child of two immigrants from Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, my parents grew up with very little. But they stressed education as the way to liberate yourself from the shackles of poverty. My parents achieved it, and they encouraged me to go beyond even what they could achieve for me.
    So I busted my both throughout my whole public school experience, took every AP & Honors class I could fit in high school, graduated in the Top 10 of my class, got accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in the country, and right now as a student in NYU i'm pursuing my master's degree. Anyone that generalizes "black people don't do well in college of a higher standard ", please, have several seats. There are black students across the country going above and beyond the status quo.

  • @alejandracortes3655
    @alejandracortes3655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for emphasizing the importance of an education and for being an inspirational example for low income youth who are at risk of not going to college. Please keep supporting the importance of an education with your time and your fame. I hope you read this Loni. I agree with you that it is such an eye opening experience that makes one strive to improve one's life and others around. Much love from an honors college student and president of an honor society who came from a low income, crime stricken neighborhood.

  • @Florita870
    @Florita870 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, this touched me. thank u Loni for keeping it real & sharing like that, there are so many ppl that needed to hear that & share in that moment.

  • @dianeayetan
    @dianeayetan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    and I was just complaining about how hard school is... this really made me realize how fortune I am to have an education and a good one at that Thank God

  • @jaquelinecabral9252
    @jaquelinecabral9252 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how Adrienne says latina!!!💖💖 but Loni makes me cry because she really cares about our education, thank you loni❣❣❣

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sending you love Loni and hope your message touches a little kid to dream and work hard...God bless you for being yourself.

  • @zbluepirate
    @zbluepirate 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing this vulnerable side of Loni made me love her even more. hugs and kisses girl. Thank you for caring about our education system and inspiring people, especially those that come from nothing, to be something.

  • @jessemonty14
    @jessemonty14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Adrienne - "a dad thats going to give the school 'thousands of millions of dollars' and write a letter for me to get in the school".

    • @enterusername2855
      @enterusername2855 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😭😭😭😭

    • @ThaShiznit1986
      @ThaShiznit1986 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmao, I love her tho. She's such an airhead, but it's cute at times lmao 😂😂

    • @TheSimplyeka
      @TheSimplyeka 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You know she throwing shades

    • @paulina2779
      @paulina2779 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Simplyeka T no she aint

    • @itszbebabaybee
      @itszbebabaybee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      She's speaking the truth though...

  • @CeraEMusic
    @CeraEMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    The person with the highest IQ is a an African American teenager

    • @awkwardaesthetics4885
      @awkwardaesthetics4885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ed-pq1nk Stop generalizing and looking at statistics so much black people get lowered scores because we get lower education in this white America.

    • @blackqueen870
      @blackqueen870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well Damn👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @taratibuaxel6931
    @taratibuaxel6931 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Loni , I really needed to hear this today... I could see myself in u and that's something that is priceless. God bless u and I appreciate your concern

  • @camh9665
    @camh9665 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love loni, she's like the coolest, most loving and inspirational auntie 💓

  • @Stephyyii
    @Stephyyii 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I can't believe the schoolsystem in America wow !!

    • @jessilicious243
      @jessilicious243 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Stephanie Capone so different from France for example . We only pay 200-500€ per year to go in public university , and the privateschool are not the better . But you can go there for free too. So 85% of gratuated in High school go to university or college.

    • @cwhit2575
      @cwhit2575 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is the USA supposed to have the best everything?

    • @Stephyyii
      @Stephyyii 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where did i say that it's only in America?

    • @flako9571
      @flako9571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +jessilicious243 That's because America is super greedy. They do whatever it takes to get the best students just for the profit that they will get from the students. America is grown upon money and greed.

  • @VellaBella4
    @VellaBella4 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad I just saw this. I just graduated with my Bachelors in journalism a month ago and Loni is giving me hope. Someday, i'll have my own show on tv, too.

  • @Fatima-up8lw
    @Fatima-up8lw 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love what you girls are doing. Please Air in London! We need more shows like this!

  • @lovelyafrocentric7770
    @lovelyafrocentric7770 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loni had me in tears for real! ❤️ I love when she opens up like this and we relate

  • @calienteking2874
    @calienteking2874 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it only me that feels like the people that always try to make people laugh be really emotional and going through things. I just feel like loni goes through a lot that we don't know about and she's a real genuine person. I love her

  • @pecoliawilliams145
    @pecoliawilliams145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW!!!!! Now I am about to cry. I have never seen Loni cry. I am in tears here :.-(

  • @Mad143
    @Mad143 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How could you not love loni love!!!! So sweet and genuine!

  • @deborahfoster5809
    @deborahfoster5809 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great Real co hosts for being a voice for the voiceless. And thx u Loni for your tears which means to so many a heart of caring .

  • @AmmaMama
    @AmmaMama 8 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Wow this is the first time I've heard Adrienne reference 3LW.

    • @EllePlowPlow
      @EllePlowPlow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She's talked about them several times in season 1.

    • @AmmaMama
      @AmmaMama 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh ok . I missed that.

    • @shawnsaint762
      @shawnsaint762 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      she don't talk to them

    • @AmmaMama
      @AmmaMama 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shawn saint I know but she always talks as if Cheetah Girls was her first gig. While she was in 3LW for years and had major success with them. I think it depends on age though. People such as myself know her from 3LW while I noticed the younger kids don't even know what 3LW is. They only know her from Disney. Either way, she's dope. I've been a fan since her 3LW days till now.

    • @shawnsaint762
      @shawnsaint762 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amma Appiah​ she's definitely dope its just after they did naturi wrong the success stopped and drama occurred all three of them could've did cheetah girls together but naturi mainly blamed kiely's mother\sister

  • @ellevaughan7180
    @ellevaughan7180 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can relate to loni 100% growing up with a mom who worked 2 jobs I was a latch key kid. Oprah raised me!!! As funny as it may sound i learned a lot from her she was my role model.

  • @kyrisimmons9210
    @kyrisimmons9210 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how warming, passionate, and heart warming loni is its great for the show, and to connect with

  • @texasbelle333
    @texasbelle333 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this show so much. A lot of people on talk shows and tv in general, don't portray their real feelings on these issues.

  • @alexandriaschulz4907
    @alexandriaschulz4907 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every word they speak, I just want to thumbs up.

  • @CASEYGEORGE1
    @CASEYGEORGE1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loni, I feel your passion! Thank you for putting your "real" raw emotions out there! I love you guys!

  • @pan-africanist7685
    @pan-africanist7685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loni is such a sweethearted soul. I can relate to her on so many levels. We need more positive, genuine and intelligent role models like her in our community. #Respect

  • @cheralexander8759
    @cheralexander8759 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loni made me cry!!! I love her honesty and the fact that she's an example. I hope that people of colour in Europe will get more opportunities to become an example.

  • @nicty35
    @nicty35 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm going to say this once and hopefully ppl will understand. I have a BA and completed in 4yrs. I struggled because I was not prepared at all, but I was able by the Grace of God to finish. I am now applying for my Masters. Imagine running a marathon without training, shoes, and or understanding of what you were doing. That is how it feels sometimes as a black student in a predominantly white school. it's a glaring reminder of your inferior education. However, we do not use that as a crutch but rather a tool of change for the next generation.

    • @jadecalay3949
      @jadecalay3949 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Anuola Austin Yes!! I go to college now where I constantly feel like the dumbest person in the room. It doesn't help when I have a child too. But slowly I am catching up and realizing that as long as you keep your eyes on the prize you are going to win. It may take longer but you will eventually reach the finish line.

  • @chrisbean
    @chrisbean 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making things clear Loni. Education does shape people most of the time.

  • @CrankinUpWild
    @CrankinUpWild 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loni is such a beautiful person inside and out ! I love you !!

  • @rihannaforever388
    @rihannaforever388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this got me emotional
    the struggle is real

  • @iloniad35
    @iloniad35 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the real is so positive and I love them!!!!

  • @ms.parkes6132
    @ms.parkes6132 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am determine to be that "ROSE" which grows in concrete. currently i am unemployed and have dreams to go back to school so i can change careers. I Don't know how i am going to make it, but i believe that GOD will pave the way for my success for this year 2016. Thank you for this video which moved me to tears! trust that all who have the intention to elevate themselves will do so with the mighty help of GOD.

  • @GGM77263
    @GGM77263 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so oo much for mentioning this topic on your show. I am an educator and I can assure you that awareness like this helps motivate the students and educators. I also love the diversity on the show as well. Please continue to do more awareness. Share your stories.....the students ( especially minority/ first generation/low income students) need to hear it!!

  • @OhhHotDayumNicolette
    @OhhHotDayumNicolette 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loni omg, THIS MADE ME CRY!!!

  • @MrsTatertots
    @MrsTatertots 8 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    Ya'll just need an Indian host now lol

    • @andreaaudie
      @andreaaudie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      that would be awesome.

    • @myhextixmind8632
      @myhextixmind8632 8 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      I nominate IISuperwomanII as tribute.

    • @atzhiry0123
      @atzhiry0123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +90sAreTheBest YESSSSSS!!!!

    • @Shenieta
      @Shenieta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +90sAreTheBest i was thinking the same looool

    • @SatelliteShawty
      @SatelliteShawty 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Mindy Khaling!

  • @ramonc1942
    @ramonc1942 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I truly love this show! These ladies are respectable and respectful grown-ups!! And it breaks my soul to know that members of the highest ranking court could still be of the mind that any race of people could be considered sub-par in inteigence!!! You women are an inspiration! ALL young people should hear what you have to say!!!

  • @JalissaEvora
    @JalissaEvora 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You Loni! This really touched me.

  • @TeAmoCristoJesus
    @TeAmoCristoJesus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loni and Tamara cry in this show so much and I soOoo get it now! They had to be Cancers like me😢 They make me cry all the time too!!!

  • @kashiefbebeto1
    @kashiefbebeto1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Adrienne's hair looks so bomb like that

  • @JasmineMaars
    @JasmineMaars 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loni, thank you. You really encouraged, inspired and motivated me to keep trying to do better in life.

  • @ritap7458
    @ritap7458 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you Loni! You're the best! So honest.

  • @yellow5350
    @yellow5350 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loni you look amazing, please keep the braids, gorgeous !

  • @naiiiim
    @naiiiim 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U guys should check out the educational system in Algeria, or Africa in general. America is a dream when it comes to education, compared to what we have.

  • @Martina_E
    @Martina_E 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this segment. We need more like this!

  • @Ravenex2
    @Ravenex2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loni's talk was powerful.........growing up in the projects, seeing people get shot, and not seeing a clear path to success. I felt for her pain growing up and she is amazing for it! Teach people the right stuff and open the right doors, then everyone will prosper in time.

  • @celestematthews3266
    @celestematthews3266 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like Loni she is a very intelligent woman and tells it like it us.