Rev. Barber: Aretha's Eulogy Was ‘Not The Place’ For Rev. Jasper Williams Jr.’s Remarks
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- Rev. William Barber joined Roland Martin on the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show and addressed Rev. Jasper Williams Jr.’s controversial eulogy of Aretha Franklin.
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He preached the truth,we don’t want to hear the truth,great word Dr.Jasper Williams💯👍🏿🙏🏿❤️
@Bobby Williamson- there were people of all races there! We need to keep our dirty laundry “in-house” and fix it! You don’t show your worse to others! What’s wrong with you? Other races ALWAYS uplift themselves, they have the whole world thinking they are wonderful…we should do the same!
@@reginasmith9014 it doesn’t matter who was there,where else would be the best times for us to hear the truth,sounds like we are convicted!!
so its okay to ignore the family's feelings and wishes?
I fully agree.
I listen to Aretha Franklin's eulogy for a second time. I got the message. It was all about the Black Community loosing it's soul. We have no R.E.S.P.E.C.T for one another. Until we respect one another Black Lives won't matter. BEAUTIFUL EULOGY. He said it right where it was needed. A large Black audience, that otherwise won't listen.
Thanks to the Franklin family for streaming the service much love and RESPECT
Thank you Roland for having this conversation!!!
Thank you for Roland for bringing this topic up. I didn't want to comment earlier because I thought that I was the only one. when I was watching the broadcast of the funeral for retha Frankland and the pastor that came up to eulogize Aretha was totally off-kilter what a shame he brought up on that family when the iconic William Barber was there and he could have done the best eulogy in my opinion around my heart goes out to the family. But they should know that she's in a better place and God has already eulogized her God bless!
Yes! I am especially happy that he brought Dr. Carr on to discuss the topic. He always adds to the discussion.
Annette Martin Thank you for finally being truthful and not Trump bashing all the time. There are other things going on out there besides Trump. I’m tired of hearing about Trump all the time.
We need more outspoken people like Rev Williams; he told all truth - this, along with accountability is something black people seem to shy away from...
She was wrong for her shout out to the light-skinned Sorors!
True 😫
Yea...what was that uncalled for shout out about? That was not even funny, cute or very bright. It says a lot about her antiquated "1908 school daze" mind-set on colored folks.
What...ain't no dark skinned DST?
Why would she do that?! Division within us have to stop! Not funny!
Please 🤔😬
Lady, just because you belong to a BGLO doesn’t mean you’re better than the rest, you’re not a god! Talk about people talking about topics at the wrong time, she should’ve kept that comment to herself because that was irrelevant! This dark-skinned, light-skin division has got to stop! We all the bleed the same lady!
What is this woman's contribution??
She's the hot Yella Piece Of @#$$y that these three wish they had 😁
@@samanthaunitedstates8932
Well, thank you for taking my comment in stride! It's nice to see that a woman like yourself can have a sense of humor! Now to answer your question, I'm a 46 year old black man who realizes more than ever before the horrible state of our people. So much of how we have been raised and taught to live and aspire to is rooted in so many lies. Lies that now even go deeper than racism or white folks. Men like the pastor have lived wonderful lives because they chose to follow their own convictions more than just following the ways of white America. Most of us(you and I) included have subscribed to everything more than our own convictions to live a life ROOTED in our love, unity and respect for each other first. I believe this was the fundamental message the pastor was evoking within the contents of that eulogy. I recognize and respect the efforts he made in what he said, by realizing we no longer have the luxury of time or place. We, need to stop acting like our history in this country has been better than what we have seen. So, personally I'm not involved with any organization but understanding of where we are as a people is our first goal...second to not adding any additional negativity to our image, with more bad choices in our personal lives. I could go on and on... But acknowledgement is the key that opens the door to the black man and black woman living the life God wants us to live.
Melanie Fulton - I'm still trying to figure that out. She has no experience on the issue and had nothing to say. Perhaps someone else would be better suited for the conversation. The light skinned comment was further proof!
That eulogy was disgraceful! He spoke on her father's indiscretions..Really?! He was supposed to remind the family of her character as a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, entertainer and also how she participated in civil rights. Damn! It was horrible.
mammogram9 YES! EVERYTHING YOU SAID! He Made It About HIS SPEECH For TV! (Not A EULOGY) SHAME On Him!! Shame,Shame!!
Do you know the definition of Eulogy? Look it up! What he spoke on had nothing to do with Aretha being a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or friend. It had nothing to do with her outreach when it came to the civil rights movement. He in no way comfort the family in their mourning of her and what she went thru before her transition. Who is he to talk about her father's indiscretion? Yes, Aretha was a young mother, married a pimp, married a man who use to beat her. But what was the purpose of speaking in disrespect of her memory and her family? There's a time and place to speak about the black community but not at a funeral. Plus, how can you speak against something when you don't have an agenda for the black community? Jasper Williams needs to go and sit down and perform the miracles that Jesus said that we are supposed to perform.
One more thing! Why keep repeating the same thing over and over and over again when we are not oblivious to the problems in the community. What in the hell has Jasper Williams done to improve the community? NOTHING!!
It amazes me how people use scripture and don't apply it to their own lives. How have you lived Isaiah 30: 9-10 "obstinate child"? How have you been deceitful? Have you gone to the seers to predict something good when you have rebelled against your God? Take a seat and be quiet. I did not say that he disrespected the black community he disrespected her family. Black people including 'you' always want somebody to speak truth to your community when "you" are not doing a damn thing to change it! You see people getting gunned down in the community; you say nothing. You see single mother's struggling to raise a family; you turn your heads and talk about them like a dog. White people look at you and and shake their heads and say 'they always telling us that Black lives matter when they don't give a damn about their own'. Stop repeating the same narrative over again and do like Nike and "Just Do It"!
You're not a christian but yet you used a scripture out of context. Not too smart. Are you white or asian? I think you have forgotten that a lot of white and asian women are single mothers having babies out of wedlock. If you want to shame anybody look at the ones in your own community.
I agree with Rev Barber & the family. That was not a eulogy. While Williams had valid points, it was not the time or place! His focus should have been on lifting up the queen.
Shoni M ~ I disagree. In my humble opinion his sermon was EXCELLENT! ReRe preached her own funeral. Preachers (well maybe I should say PASTORS) should always take that moment to talk about out ETERNAL souls .... Sorely MISSING in your 'black' congregations - but bless god they holler'n, shouting, DANCING & PASS'n out! NONE of that can merit you eternal life! I'm gonna stop for now. But we need more sermons like that and less 'pumping the folks up' with gas - ijs
The problem is he preached a sermon! It;s a funeral, he;s supposed to eulogize. That means edify the dearly departed, speak well of them & their life. Not take advantage of a national platform and speak on political topics. This isn't rocket science. I'm not sure where folk are going wrong with this.
His "sermon" needs to be preached on Sunday in his own church
That service was to comfort the family ,honor Aretha and her many talents God give her she was a very giving person her music crossed so many racial barriers and touched so cultures was a gift to all of us. God BLESS Her Family
Shoni M ~ the scriptures say something a little different- just my opinion. The WORD should ALWAYS take first place. But, that's the foundation that was laid (late) said in my life. Your had an AUDIENCE of SOULS that May NOT have heard the WORD before and may not again (for a season) ... Bringing them back to Genesis 2 to 'explain' God's ORIGINAL intent for family was right on time and I understand why some were upset. Truth can do that; it can also heal the sin-sick soul. Men & women were ordained to have different roles (especially in family life)... single parents due the best they can, agreed. From the beginning.... you can fill in the blanks
Farrakhan would have given a great eulogy, he should have been allowed to speak, forget about who would've been offended, they've been offending us for years, they offend us now, so we should honor our leaders and Farrakhan is one of our greatest leaders.
He probably would have converted a lot of Christians that day
No Farrakhan!!
Don't have a problem with his invite. He & ReRe were friends; but Farrakhan would Not have lifted up the Lord JESUS CHRIST as true God and true man. No, he considers him a PROPHET! I heard his people were handing out their propaganda. Glad he didn't have the chance to speak about the DIShonorable E.M. Prayerfully the Holy Spirit convicted him about a thing or two! I'm SURE he agreed with the Rev on the importance of strong MEN being the head of the home.
Chiiiile...Madonna did better than Jasper
Concurred
"Shouts out to my light skinned sorors," girl bye, that colorist rhetoric needs to go miss.
But you people regard her as Black. Therefore you bring it upon yourselves.
@@Njoofene
You can be light skin and black you know. Not all light skin people are biracial.
@@Njoofene - smdfh at *"you people".*
If she felt the need to validate herself, whatever. That may have caused her invite to the Friday night step show at homecoming to get revoked.
I was really looking at her like what?? 😒
Once the light-skinned chick made that silly remark of Colorism, everybody else's argument on that panel was MOOT at that point............
I love Aretha Franklin and her music and what she stood for. I felt a little sadden by some parts of her homegoing feeling like it had become politicized.
Politics were important to her, Aretha was very political and had been most of her life.
SportsBox it was entertainment at it’s best!
Melinda Alvarez if you watched the entire funeral Aretha Franklin got the highest praise beside his God. You’re focused on the wrong things.
After listening to this it is clear we will never change.
perez moore it’s sad but you’re right
Truth hurts! I stood up when jasper williams! Preach on brother
What did she say, “Shout out to the light skin soror!”
????!!!!! That’s not okay
@@idontreplyback1074 - people like you are dumb, and ignorant.
Seee this is that bull shit!
DID SHE REALLY JUST SAY THAT??????????????????????????? I'm light skin and I'm offended.
Monica Archie Girl yes...Mess. Smh
That was so weird....I don't understand why?????
Liz Copeland made the Deltas look bad with that “Lightskin” comment. I’m sure she knows the origin of her own organization. And why is she bragging about being a Roman Catholic?
She’s somewhat problematic...
Omowàle Zaquir I love Black women, but there are many like this woman and worse. It's sad to see the division on our side.
Omowàle Zaquir Somrwhat! Thats an understatement.
Henry James
Yes. The divisiveness is troubling and there was no reason why she should have even thought her statement was relative to the topic at hand, or necessary.
Janet McCoy
I was trying to be nice. But you are absolutely correct.
Just goes to show -- she was one who should have taken that sermon to heart !!! But, being 'catholic' maybe she doesn't understand [nor read] scripture that states '...let him who has ears HEAR what the Lord has to say...' !! ijs
Jasper Williams was completely winging it and what resulted was a disgusting ramble of out of place offensive words that he put together and called a eulogy. He disrepected Aretha to the highest degree and should be completely ashamed of himself!!!!
He sat there for six hours geesh i would ramble to
@@eddielevart5476 well if he couldn't hang for 6 hrs, he shouldn't have agreed to participate in the funeral. There were plenty of pastors there that could've done a better job than him in their sleep.....and 6 hrs is plenty of time to come up with a decent eulogy which he should've done.
Rev. Jasper Williams did not prepare well for that service/sermon he just went on his own thoughts he did not let the holy spirit lead him, he is a great speaker I will pray for him. I believe he got up in the international news Areatha was and still is an american icon.
Why was he invited 🤔
Michael Booze actually he gave a press conference days before the funeral. Ms. Aretha, as reported by him, had asked him to eolugize her. So, he knew the time would eventually come, which gave him time to prepare.
People are never happy when they hear the truth. The eulogy was amazing.
Apologies to my sorors for the light skin comment. Unnecessary...and I'm light but wrong is wrong
light skin comment? LOL
Oh...never mind I kept watching...I heard the light skin comment...WTF??
That comment was disgusting. I'm not in a sorority so maybe that's why. But with what our community is continuing to go through with colorism...ugh!
catmo59 Thank you sister💕
@@jenniferwilliams6494 I agree, that comment was awful!
Brother Roland thank you for this conversation. I was blessed to attend the service and was also thinking the same thing you were and believe most attendees thought the same. The Eulogy was an arrogant and lugrubious (I borrowed the “l”word from Michael Eric Dyson) display of wild disrespect for Aretha Franklin, her Daddy, her family, and Black people in general. Not to mention his exaggerations and made up stats re: Black on Black crime. Then he doubles down and does not apologize!
We really need to humble ourselves and be more kind. Yes Minister Farrakhan was present as a mourner at the funeral and he showed such a beautiful example without saying a word. He came to show love and support for the family.
Sister Delta Sigma that “shout out”was offensive sweetie and beneath the good work of the Deltas. May you all continue to be blessed!!
Girl! Were you able to walk after that loonngg service? God bless you!
WHY ARE BLACKS SO RESISTANT TO THE TRUTH!? What Jasper Said was 100% correct. The proof is self evident!! That is why when blacks are financially able THEY MOVE OUT OF BLACK COMMUNITIES and into WHITE ONES!!! If there was no problem with black communities then they would stay! Stevie Wonder, Roland Martin, Don't live in ALL Black Communities!
Adrienne Muhammad - agreed! He was totally out of line and his sermon will be fodder for all of the racist media, websites and news outlets. They have already started and racist white people like the poster above me love to say how much we "need to hear it".
Adrienne Muhammad
BLACK HYPOCRITES..Listen JASPER said what he felt. And you Black people kill me with the HYPOCRISY......-this whole funeral was a typical BLACK WILD SCREAMING FUNERAL .......All those men did what the normally do ..........that's. Al Sharpton, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Pastor Jaspor and Jesse Jackson......So Black people shut up with this bitchen and moaning
@@goosestep8665 Not at an Icons funeral.
Her elitist slip is showing. This is not the time.
nice play on words lol
Here's the thing, He could've preached his message on any given Sunday or out on the streets to educate and further his service to the community. Ms Franklin's Eulogy was not a place to discuss her father's mistakes, what her parents level of parenting skills were, nor any other cringeworthy information he was trying to squeeze in. After the tributes before him, it was a moment where he had a loose tongue and a vendetta of judgement for whatever reason regarding C.L. Franklin. It wasn't the time or the place. I'm so sick of Pastor's "whooping"/"hooping" without a clear message. The topic should be been on her success as a single mom, despite her circumstances, she endured. It should've been uplifting and in the end a call to salvation or a challenge of living your best life. He made himself look bad!!
You read my mind.
Sorry Legacy; That Wasn't A Time Or Place For What HE Was Saying. Whatever His Agenda, It Should've Been On His TV Show! 'Not' Her Home Going! He Was Rambling About Slavery & BLACK Murder & HER AWFUL Father, & BLACK MOTHER'S Who Can't RAISE A Decent Black Son! I Say Again. He Was SELFISH, &Should Apologize To THE FAMILY! And IF He Did Not Understand That The Rendition He Gave Was Not A EULOGY, Than SHAME On Him! Shame!!
Melva Burke
AMEN!! I agree 100 sis. Wrong platform...tacky mess!
I said the same thing as this preacher. Jasper Williams' "eulogy" was totally out of place. Basically he used Aretha's funeral and that international platform to promote his own agenda. He spoke about Aretha for 5 minutes out of a 50 minute speech. Now the focus is on him which is exactly what he wanted. It was a shameful act and totally opposite of what he was called to do which was summarize Aretha's life and musical legacy and comfort and encourage her family. He failed that mission horribly.
Like I stated in an earlier comment, He could have found another way, day to promote his agenda.
Rev. Williams words are not for the dead but the dieing Christ himself ask "What does the living have with the dead " Aretha knew before she died the type of preacher he is. The truth does not care who tells it. Boys raised without a father figure become different type men, Thank the Creator for my Dad and his Dad and his Dad, uncles like it or not our communities are failing for a lack of real men as fathers to help raise boys The Gospel is a double edged sword designed to cut both ways. That man spoke the agenda of the one he represents. This is the reason I rejected request I become a Bishop people what to be stroked an entertained not taught Bro Daniels. THe Truth is never out of place, We are commissioned to preach "In and Out of season" Peace and Blessings
NO it wasn't. He had it nailed down to the truth. She wasn't just a singer and some songbird clown for white sensitivities and white tears, she was also a civil rights activist and that was ALL about what she had said time and time again. Black folks need to be ashamed of their own shameful behavior, clowning this Pastor like that. This is why we are in the mess we are in now with all of this "singing and dancing" BS in times of crises. Skinning and grinning all over the place saluting idiots like Donald Trump - out shopping at the mall when we need to be checking the deed to this nation, especially since our forefathers were the ones who built this country in the first place. If church aint' the right place to say it, where is? The politicians are acting like scairty-cats. Better tell the truth and put the devil to shame.
Pastor williams was great
Don't blame the black church for Jasper. That black female commentator is crazy.
Love your show brother. Your strong and you bring strength to others.
Too much grand standing!!! Michael Eric Dyson is another one. This eulogy could have been more ARETHA FOCUSED!!!!!
i getit only reason Eric Dyson spoke on Donald Trump at the funeral was because Trump said she worked for him!!
He dismissed the fact that this was Aretha Franklin's home-going no- not Jasper homecoming charades.
Amen to that----too long,too many divas and divos and not about Aretha---the whole thing was painful and embarassing to watch!
AMEN!!!!!
I agree.
His words were vicious..should have been to uplifting the family.
Not beatdown teardown about someone else! We can't stand and tired of talking about AND seeing allday errr day!
That was a eulogy from hell. Aretha Franklin deserved better and it seem like the funeral was an opportunity for an angry dude to unleash.
Deserve much much better some of these preachers that are old school they need to go lay down because they are behind times thank you for what you've done but we got it from here..
I didn't watch.
My Spiritual being knew it was not for me. I respect her music though. Never forgotten 💕
WHY ARE BLACKS SO RESISTANT TO THE TRUTH!? What Jasper Said was 100% correct. The proof is self evident!! That is why when blacks are financially able THEY MOVE OUT OF BLACK COMMUNITIES and into WHITE ONES!!! If there was no problem with black communities then they would stay! Stevie Wonder, Roland Martin, Don't live in ALL Black Communities!
Goose Step - what does that have to do with aretha franklin? She wasnt one of those people. Wrong audience be should gl the people who need to hear it in the prisons or community centers.
Success and Victory
BLACK HYPOCRITES..Listen JASPER said what he felt. And you Black people kill me with the HYPOCRISY......-this whole funeral was a typical BLACK WILD SCREAMING FUNERAL .......All those men did what the normally do ..........that's. Al Sharpton, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Pastor Jaspor and Jesse Jackson......So Black people shut up with this bitchen and moaning
“Shouts out to my light skinned sorors “ ?????? Da fuq!
Right....
brwn16eyes. What an embarrassment to the sisters of Delta.I have so many friends who are members that would be appalled at this clown. She brought nothing of value to the conversation, & brought the ugly stain of colorism where it didn't belong; Period
Who gives a fuck you light skinned. I hate greeks. They think they are better.
brwn16eyes WTF
She got a chip but don't know it. Helllerr
What is she talking about!
Thank You for this Roland; IT WAS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR A FUNERAL! BUT I MUST SAY BLACK LIVES DO MATTER AND IM GLAD STEVIE WONDER CORRECTED HIM.
Bianca Heath Sorry, black lives do not matter to black people. Why can't black people accept the truth? You can hide the truth, but you cannot change the truth. It will always be true.
I have to agree with Honey 327, until we as a people stop killing our own, black lives don't matter. Truth hurts.
@@nikittiarodgers4583 actions appear Black Lives Don't Matter...the death and destruction is the reality
Honey327
It’s very disheartening when a lie is repeat for a very long time, that even black people start believing and they begin repeating the lie.
@@Honey-vz1qq As For me and those in my home, OUR LIVES DO MATTER . You entitle to WHAT YOU BELIEVE TO BE YOUR TRUTH .Unlike others I know that Im a FREE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN and I DON'T HAVE TO SAY YES MASTA..In EVERY RACE there some bad apples, my husband and I are raising OUR 2 KIDS,we not on drugs and we havent been shot. SO stop generalizing Black pppl. All black women don't have 6 kids with 6 different daddies, living on food stamps in the hood; just like not all black men wear sagging pants with guns in their pockets ready to rob ppl ..
Brother Jasper Williams spoke straight TRUTH, no chaser! Many nowadays can’t handle the TRUTH. Bro. Williams message was very appropriate. And it was delivered at the right place, at the right time.
I love Reverend Jasper Williams taking time out to say what he said.
This Society always get angry whenever we show love towards a Black Body
You're so right!!!
Darylifill Ifill
Why be concerned? Stop appeasing Society. Apparently, society can’t give what they don’t have within. if they think love then they will give love and if they think hate then they will give hate. Stop believing that love is a faucet which it can be turn on and off. The bottom line you have love or you don’t. Stop waiting and begging them to catch up, let them join the “love train” it is their choice.
Yes it was the perfect place! Because this is what Aretha Franklin wanted. An those that have a problem with what he said, are the ones that continue to keep our community broken.
I listened to the whole sermon, I honestly didn’t get offended to what he was saying..Blacks were in the audience feeling uncomfortable because he spoke the truth.
Exactly
Perfect example of crabs in the bucket
Funny how Roland never called out Obama for destroying an African nation and causing Black people to be sold as slaves. But he has a mouthful of shit to say about a eulogy. GTFOH!
@@SINCE1619 That part!!!!!!
Oh Roland! Where do you get these guests? How can the sista give a shout out to her “light skin sorority sistas” AND talk about she’s from the Roman Catholic Church, but at the SAME time be there to discuss what a preacher a black preacher said and did wrong? 🤦🏾♀️
When she said that (light skin), I had to rewind it. I was like "huh"?
I’m confused 🤦🏾♀️
Shaun Mars me too! She’s way too ignorant to be speaking to the masses of our ppl on issues!
N Sturm me too!
Roland; We need to stop having 7 and 8 hour funerals for ANYBODY. I understand the R.E.S.P.E.C.T of my beautiful sister going home, but this kind of time allows for others", who may be ok in the audience, but should have no place on the world stage. Especially in this "UNFILTERED" time, we live in. I respect those who respect me, but the time for Rev Williams, was not at ARETHA FRANKLIN's funeral. He should have rehearsed in the basement at home first, then asked for his family's opinion second, then asked for the other preachers thoughts and prayers for what he about to say. I'm sure in hindsight, they would have told him not to go there.
I love you Roland and all those who speak truth to power, but there still is a time, and place for this kind of messy talking.
Dbydesign my great auntie funeral was 4HOURS because every black politician that worked with her spoke
Dbydesign. Lol...you are too funny! 😄
Did you get a chance to see John McCain's funeral and the activities before the funeral? I kept wondering how his wife would get through it all.
Everything pastor Jasper Williams said was spot on. Typical black fashion tare down this pastor for speaking the truth.
What the hell is Tisha Campbell from School Daze talking about?
Ebony White lmbo
Ebony White 🤣, I’ll leave it right there.
Why was she even there with her School Daz mentality.
Why Is ths black woman giving shout out to light skin soarers
She loss all credibility with that shout out and everything that followed.
Bitch Please....
Nikki Floyd Humm 🙅🏾♂️Wakanda 4 ever!
Nikki Floyd because she is ignorant.....who does that? Out of everything Ive heard, her comment was the dumbest!
Light skin?😐
I don't understand why? why does she think she's any better than any black woman , hateful bitch
Damn Tariq was just talking about the colorism within the sororities
Truth hurts but it will set you free!
Yeah, but your not suppose to do that at a funeral.
Jasper's eulogy was extremely offensive. I wanted to Google him just to tell him about himself, etc., but I didn't want to give him the attention. Black people looking like zombies because of crack, where does he live? Smh. He basically championed our extermination, so sad.
Pastor Donald Parsons, just my opinion. He spoke with RESPECT, Not DISRESPECT!!!!!All LOVE ! I was done with the funeral right after he spoke. #EULOGY
TRUE!! was NOT! the time & place to express "his" political & personal views!
I usually don't make a comment, but couldn't keep silent on this one. First, with all respect to Aretha, and may she rest in peace. I'm retired military, I'm about to retire from law enforcement, I'm a black man who has raised children to be respectful citizens even though I personally don't have any biological children. I have deployed away from my family more times than I choose to count and I have been in danger in defense of what I believe is right and just. I have been ridiculed for both of my career choices, while watching my people point the finger at everybody else but ourselves when it comes to our failures as a community..I never thought I would see us get to the point where we see speaking the truth is a bad thing. It amazes me that all those who say that his message was inappropriate for the funeral, but don't see it the same when it comes to the flag. I also don't understand why nothing was said when others made the funeral a political thing. Was that not inappropriate also? I'm saddened and sicked by the way my people have become, stating they are offended while being offensive.. When did that become ok with us? Just had to get that off my chest. Now I'm done
Wrong place not for funeral pay for own airtime and do your sermon
It was exactly the right place and time. We need to stop violence against each other. And pastors never say one encouraging word in regular services.
"Light-skin sorors" wth???
So "dark skinned soros don't matter?" Just goes to show you that "Willie Lynch Syndrome" is STILL in effect, alive, and well.
@@roses4me451 she is also a Catholic who went to Catholic school and we don't what kind of mind games they played on her and if they were mean to her. It's the child coming out in her. SMH
He was wrong to do that. Wrong place, wrong time. He said nothing about her at all.
Great sermon, Pastor Jasper!
Hadn't been watching this show. Now I have seen two episodes. I will be watching daily
I was briefly taken aback only because people usually use that platform to lie about people which I've always found hard to swallow. So, it was refreshing to me to hear him speak his truth!!! It was a good word because, truth is always good...period. We know who Aretha was and what she stood for and we loved her so that's why the world was watching...perfect timing! Since, Aretha chose him, I believe that everything he said was in divine order. If not then, when! I understand that the family is now grieving and that anger is always a stage of this process but instead of the rest of us finding fault & criticizing, I think it's important to support the reverend and his "intention." If black lives really do matter, give Rev .Williams a call and join with him to see what you can do for our "black lives." Obviously, he has some ideas and has asked for support...so let's bring our ideas to the table with a collective consciousness so that we can move these mountains and start the healing process. He used this platform in a mighty way and it's a powerFULL thing, so let's do our part and not diminish his. The family will come to understand and be grateful one day that Aretha chose him, when WE chose him and stick together for a change because we need to. It's necessary for our survival. There was too much truth in what he said to talk about anything other than what we intend to be/do moving forward. Black people, black people can we RESPECT each other and stop killing each other...Yes, men need to raise these boys because it's only so much we, women, can do. We are in trouble can't you see. It is a desperate cry!!! Please let's stop wasting time criticizing this Man of God and let's get on board 911!!! It takes a village...peace&love
It was the perfect time and place. I fully understood it. He preached good, we need more like him. God bless.
The eulogy was horrible , this is why young people don't go to church 😒
I totally agree. Not the place or time.
What does her lite skin have to with positive in put for the Black Community😕 I digress... & Roland I seen your facial expression😒 when she said that nonsense... Is she really try'in to shout-out code to her white half!!!? 😯
Eulogies are to be for the deceased, and the deceased only. Mr. Williams Jr. used the opportunity to say what was on his mine; which was out of order. Al Sharpton was out of line too. It wasn't about trump. We all have had death in our families. You always got that person\person's, who wants to get up and make the funeral all about them, or their agenda; if you know what I mean. At some funerals, people will put your business in the streets. Family members will get up and start talking crazy about the deceased and the whole family. I told my family when I die, just get up and say," she lived, and she died." And let everybody go home. And pray that my soul was saved.
It should of been about salvation. They all were out of order.
AMEN BROTHER/SISTER!!
Al sharpton saw the right audience so he took d opportunity
Kudos to that!
I think she chose him for a reason, perhaps she wanted him to speak on that.
Black women or ANY woman SHOULD NOT be raising a family by themselves. This attitude that we can is exactly why our community is lost
Monique Watkins Exactly
Totally agree with you...and the worst thing about it some of our women enjoy doing it so they continue to breed up for these men who won’t step up or put a ring on it, We don’t hold them accountable...they bashing the Pastor as if it’s a lie, He got the platform n he used it👏🏾
Amen! Every child is better off with a mother and father.
I would not have disagreed totally with the message if he could back all of that up and then show a plan of action or solution but I do disagree with the place of the message. As Rev Barber explained meaning of eulogy is good word and this was definitely a person that he could speak highly of having done so much for civil rights and raised 4 boys as a single mother. It's always a very sensitive time so you always have to keep that in mind. .. .and why not focus or as the Bible says think on the good things. ....especially with the climate we are in now in the person highest position or office setting such a bad tone already for this country.
Bible specks of weak men, crying because jasper preach to trure gospel,why you other preaching how to get rich,but the dum people cant see he getting rich for you buying his books but you still stupid and broke, but what you need to grow you hate it, all on social media but do not study the word for your self,jasper preach in season jasper preach out of season the word will naver change.it cuts going in coming men don't want to here the truth ,because it brake up his game of feeling you bull shit you can't see it because he got you thinking about money not your gift god given you to stir up your gift.im done
He may have saved someone's life. Maybe mine,thanks Rev. Jaaper
I agree!! Rev.Jasper Williams Jr. is a great preacher and an impeccable pulpit messenger but HE BOMBED OUT at the eulogy position of Aretha Franklin's funeral!!! Point blank!! A funeral is not the place to get your personal point across but rather to comfort the family, to speak fondly of the dearly departed and to invite people to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
It does not matter if what he said validates what white people says or what Fox says if it is the truth. Resolving problems which disproportionately affect blacks is too important to be worrying what white people think or say. Trying to please white folks, especially white liberals and feminist is a large factor in why the problem persists.
What's wrong with that woman? Sorority indeed.
It is always the correct time to tell the Truth. If one has the Platform use it! We always fight "The Real!
This kind of rhetoric is why nobody wants to follow the men of our so called "community" The lack of common sense and decorum yet always wants other people to accept their lack of judgement is sickening.
Truth has been lost in the black church for the most part so if you looking for truth its not many churches you can go to for that.
His message might have been true, but if he wanted to preach he should have waited till Sunday. Wrong time, wrong place.
When keeping it real goes wrong. It was the wrong time and place, period, and that type of behavior is becoming too common. Jasper knew that this was an internationally televised funeral and he used that platform for his own agenda. He could not find a better way to get his message out other than a funeral that had absolutely nothing to do with his message. Totally disrespectful to Aretha, her family past and present. God saw what he did and Jasper will have to deal with it.
Indiegirl007 right time and the right place... They were discussing Aretha’s life and when you send someone home you should want to lift them up in the truth and not still cloaked in secrecy while folks are still whispering/gossiping about it. I don’t understand why folks give a eulogy and talk about the good only
We should talk about the good and the bad so everyone’s knows the battles you won despite of the madness.
Thank you Pastor. Right on
Thanks Roland.... Reverend Barber is a man of God so his opinion is one I highly respect!
Who us this elitist woman? Roland's church us somehow not a legitimate Catholic church?
Leave that man alone people can't stand the truth pastor jasper did an awesome job
1200 Washington evening fellowship
Where is his house? Where is his church? How many protest have he done in the community where the church stands? How many classes have the church members taught the young boys in the community to become men. How much classes have the church members taught the young girls in the community to become women. How many times have the members of the church spend hours in the community helping clean up the community. If you really want to talk truth, Jesus had a better relationship with the communities than the people who were in authority over the communities.
Jasper was a disgrace! Every race has faults and failures but they only show the world their best! We should do the same! When company comes to your home, do you show your dirty laundry?
Exactly
Excellent point Roland! If you gonna call us to the carpet on an international stage, be ready to back it up with solutions not just judgment and ridicule 👏
There is no way a grown mature man didn't know better. He got paid to embarrass the entire gathering
Bill and Hillary knew what they were in for. They been to all the black churches.
Also no one recognizes that funeral was scheduled for 9 hours. It wasn’t offensive it was what Aretha wanted. About Farrakhan being there. My answer is…so what. Just like at any black funeral, you see the cousin hey let out of jail to go to his Mama’s funeral, you get all kinds.
Finally, a nine hour funeral is all the levels of ridiculous. They did not schedule lunch nor bathroom breaks. Granted the black folks in he audience brought packed lunch because they knew what they were in for. However old people have old friends. I know at least half them jokers missed at least one dose of medicine. Or do like John McCain have more than one.
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Oonagh72 - they had praise breaks that we're not televised
I agree it should have been done in two or three services. Maybe a celebration in Atlanta with Isley, Chaka and the little girl with the bloomer-dress and Stevie and speakers Farrakhan & Clive and the other secular ppl that wanted to honor her. Then the church service could have involved others active in church service. ReRe life PREACHED her own funeral. Rev Jasper Williams, though, should have had short sermonettes at ALL SERVICES! We should be praying for the Franklin family, as difficult days are still ahead for them. We should also be praying that rev Williams eulogy will 'break through' Satan's atmosphere and be 'planted' or 'watered' so that the Holy Spirit will nuture growth in the ears that can hear.
Rev. Jasper was not clear because he spoke not to purpose at hand. Eulogy is not a Sermon. A pastor must be continuous of the manner and place of his words. He was not in this case.
hold on, you calling out Bishop Ellis for "touching on" the young singer Ms. Grande while bragging about being apart of the roman catholic church ? think about that for one second. wow
I thought the same thing. Glad the family and Rev. Barber called Williams on this.
COLORISM AT IT'S FINEST!!!!!I don't know why Roland brings this self-hating black woman on here. She was on his News One show. She always seems to want to separate herself from the blacks on the show. I understand she’s a conservative, but she is toxic for the black community and doesn't need to be on the show anymore nor in any political office. She is a disgrace and she need to apologize to the black community that watches this show. COLORISM on Roland’s show has just reared its ugly head and it hurts. Roland, she owes your subscribers an apology. Also, I've never heard a DELTA talk like this and I have friends who are DELTAS who are light skin. Because of the bad history of colorism, they refrain from talking like this. This is just as bad as white supremacy.
REV. JASPER WILLIAMS DID A WONDERFUL JOB, HE DID WHAT ARETHA WANTED HIM TO DO, AND ARETHA CHOOSE HIM, SO LEAVE THE PREACHER ALONE. HE DID A VERY GOOD JOB..
MARY MARY .......That was not the time or place!
Mr.martin love you speaking the truth about the situation happen at Franklin funaral
Nothing needed to be challenged; this man is in denial. I’m so grateful he came out with this message
Regarding Minister Farrakhan, I am pissed off that some Black people still can't embrace our people regardless of affiliation/denomination. You speak of love and can extend that love to everyone else including the most disgusting one of all (Donald Trump) but we can't embrace or extend love and grace to a man who has shown nothing but love and respect towards Black people. It's a damn shame. I'm not Muslim, but I love Minister Farrakhan just as much as some revere Jesse Jackson, Sharpton and many who have been gatekeeper's for our success as a whole. Besides having a different doctrine from yours, what has Farrakhan done to you personally, or Malcolm X?? Remember, they didn't want you to love Malcolm either!!
The lady's comment on colorism highlights yet again, that the enemy is winning, still...anywhere there are existing divisions, and lack of knowledge, the people perish and the house cannot stand. That includes the House of God!!
Rest in Peace & Power Queen....cheers to a life well lived!!
SIS TV Network - this comment is all that needed to be said!!!
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That's right sis!!
My question is... Why didn't someone asked him what he was going to speak about or for an outline of his eulogy?
Most preachers won't give an outline of their eulogy to anybody. You show up and listen.
They couldn't ask him. They didn't get him. Aretha chose him. Instead of them speaking up saying it's what momma wanted. The dis honored their mother and got down with people who didn't know Areatha
Black people just don't like having their dirty laundry exposed
Rev. Jasper message was on point and was much needed.
Truth needs to be spoken.
Love my black brothers and sisters and I’m Puerto Rican.
The pastor should have pulled him to the side and told him to knock it off
The officiating bishop was very unnecessary, extra & out of order himself..smh
The female " guest" on this panel was totally out of line representing The Deltas with a " shout out to the light-skin sorors.....She's an embarrassing caricature that brought nothing to the conversation but her pompous attitude & the ugly stain of colorism...IDIOT.
@@dianebrown4840 she also said she was Catholic. She was separated from even the majority of girls in public school. So she is speaking from a hurt place. Hurt people hurt people. 🤔
He was FULLY school before he hit the Pulpit floor. He chose to be ornery.
@@locomotionkinda4083 That was more acceptable than an off subject foolish statement about colorism that had nothing to do with anything...Hurt people; that's one thing... Brazen ignorance is a totally different subject which is why the other panelists & Roland Martin looked at her like she was a damned fool.
He did all of that from the get go! He acknowledged her life and used the platform to shed light on issues in our communities. That preacherman did an excellent job. The eulogies platforms are used for so many reasons when the life of the deceased has been highlighted. We seen people pledged to turn their lives around at parents funeral. Gang members dropped out of gangs when a eulogy hits home. He an old school preacher and knows his craft. Y'all and these so-called talk shows got to find a topic!. Drop it because the Right Reverend Jasper Williams did his job. Let the church say Amen!👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌
Tilly Johnson amen 🙏 my exact same thoughts 💭
Tilly Johnson ..... I agree with you....
YEP!
Great preacher who loves the Lord, speaks the truth who was close to the Franklin family. Most churches black or white do not preach the truth anymore but preach what the people are comfortable hearing.
I don't care who don't like it, but Pastor Williams, I applaud you good sir for having the balls to speak the 💯% truth. I think it was very appropriate and it was a breath of fresh air. I think this is what the black community really needs is some tough love. We need more brothers like you who is not afraid to speak the truth.
Love your new show Roland..you really represent black men in a intelligent and respectful way!
WTF, this is why we will never move forward! Plain and simple.
Anthony Wright 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Anthony Wright You Damn Right!Yet GOD talked thru this man to deliver a Message now Negros losing they mind can't the Truth.Don't hate Messenger the Message was giving for a reason You are in the Last Days.GOD just give Blacks There WARNING!
Rich J We've been hearing the problems and truth forever. It's time for solutions.
Amen 🙏
Rich J,my profile name sums it up.
The conservative chick sitting there can't relate. I'm sure she agrees with Rev. Pork Chop Jasper.
Lol, true
Stephen Peoples - lol I thought the same thing
She deserved to be remembered as a well loved and respected Mom and public figure. We need to pray for our people to succeed no matter the obstacles. God is able to do anything but fail.
Not saying that there wasn’t any truth to what he said regarding black lives mattering to black lives...it just wasn’t the time or place for it. To now hear he was given the opportunity to speak about solutions at the press conference he held and didn’t rise to the occasion really underscores why he shouldn’t have used Aretha’s eulogy for matters in which he has no tangible answers for.
The euolgy that was presented by Rev Williams was definitely in poor taste. For him to have a press conference to stand behind his words was not the right move on his part. This hits home, for a so-called pastor who gave my mother's eulogy a few years ago started talking about things that had no business included when honoring my mother. When he saw the look on my face, he knew i was about get up and snatch his soul out his body.The objective of the person giving a eulogy is to honor the individual and provide soothing words to comfort the family during a difficult time. There is a time and place for everything and for that man to use his agenda in front of a national audience where everyone was watching was just simply wrong.
Roland, this looks better than TVONE. Amazing!!
Perfect place. Perfect timing to speak the truth to liars and cowards.
It might not have been the place for the sermon but it had to be said. I loved his sermon!!!!! It had to be said!!!!!!!
I don't think the pastor did anything wrong I applaud him
the everyday black man and black women that's out here in the real world, like what he said ... we got to talk about the plan in private, he is doing the right thing ...
I Love me some Roland Martin keep up the good work again thanks for bringing us live coverage of Aretha Franklin’s funeral
This right HERE was a better eulogy than that FOOLISHNESS! 🤦🏽♀️ Thank you Rev. Barber.✊🏾