1960s Frustrated Man Demanded Americans Keep Their Word

To support my efforts to create more clips please donate to me at www.patreon.com/allinaday. As my subscribers know, I have an archive of videos from the 1950s and 1960s that I used to make my 6 part PBS television series, Making Sense of the Sixties. I kept my favorite outtake clips and this is one of them. This man speaks with such passion and clarity and anger. The coming of the Black Panther movement was one of the results. With the murder of George Floyd, this man's statement in the 1960s seems to apply. I know much has changed but listening to him, some very basic changes still need to be made.

[@lesmorosi]

"How can you tell me that it's too much to ask to be a human being?"

[@lumpythefish]

why you depending on somebody else to confirm your humanity?

[@donteprince8846]

@@lumpythefish You must have a listening problem. You hear to respond rather than to hear to listen. I can sense that you are of the complexion selection to have the protection and privilege so I wouldn't expect you to say anything but what you've said.

[@larmal98]

To have to ask to be treated as a human being means, what you're deal with is in fact "NOT HUMAN"

[@RSVPrr]

​@@lumpythefishu r a dumb P.I.G like ur father. They are asking law makers for rights dumb f.k!

[@quesoqueso7598]

They aren’t asking it to be confirmed. They simply want to be treated as such. If you tell me I’m 1/3 human, livestock, and then treat me as such, I think it’s reasonable to question if I am or not.

[@lugcastillo]

This is not anger its frustration in the face of hypocrisy!

[@lydiadoumon6781]

I'm Black and Pride there you have it We must find this man or relatives. God help us

[@seekeroftheway]

Still anger.. this guy even says he’s inspired by communists

[@JayKillTheComedian]

@@seekeroftheway Well if he IS angry it's bcuz of people like you

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

Yes, I believe so... He's totally Fed Up

[@jennalong1834]

Exactly my thoughts 💭

[@glenroybabb3921]

This isn't an angry man, this is a passionate man who fought for a country and returned to face discrimination, prejudice and unparalleled levels of racism in the land of his birth.

[@NishkamTheGeneral]

This is how you disagree! No victimhood, no emotional outbursts, just facts and logic. Can’t beat that 💪

[@tough4129]

A disgrace this has only 5.2k views

[@kingghx5t74]

Jhiills nyc workers arguing tho that’s were the views are

[@mikeb2931]

Been trying to share this on FB a bunch of times. Either most of my connects don't give a shit, or visibility is super low for nefarious purposes.

[@josemagana7170]

the algorithm can only work so hard, lol

[@everardoluna3907]

@@mikeb2931 gg m

[@rubenbell7685]

This is exactly like those who don't or won't wear the mask and people get pissed,,,,,, it sounds so stupid for me to hear it's for my safety but let them fuck up the air water and food,,,,,, NO OUTCRY THERE,,, WTF

[@21c.fenidecht]

"every man has his limits... What we're asking for is humanity" this is something every human being can afford. 🍻

[@raymakseranash8634]

NOT ANGRY, BUT THE TRUTH! NOT ANGRY, BUT INTELLIGENT! NOT ANGRY, BUT OPPRESSED!

[@andrewjordan2805]

Yes❤ real truth

[@toyahill4151]

Yes speak it my brotha!✊🤎

[@ryanjoshuarx]

This is one of the most powerful and passionate unknown “speeches” I’ve ever heard. I wish I knew this guy’s name or where this is from.

[@DADAMANism]

Akmed Lorence

[@MysLed]

Those were my exact words I said right after the first time I heard this mans powerful speech! I get tingles listening and feeling his frustration. Especially knowing that what this intelligent man was asking for, was and still is to literally fucking matter.

[@mahalallel2012]

He is you, me, your father, your mother and your sister.

[@PhoenixAscending]

I thought the exact same thing myself. I mean every word you said. Ironic you said it

[@incognegro8846]

Texas Madam you may have missed the point. No one is making excuse. Good blessed the woman you are speaking of but she was the exception, not the rule. What the man was asking for is equality across the board. Not just a few breaking thru that can be used to say hey these people made it so why can’t you others.

[@taiwo_taiwo]

It’s an amazingly inspirational speech that’s speaks volumes. His name is Akmed Lorence the video was made in New York 1968.

[@dominiqueneal2899]

Thank you for this piece of information I really needed to know his name /knowing someone's name is very important when they leave a mark on the world in their life /thank you again

[@awetwedkeshi7605]

Thankyou

[@amuroray9115]

Thank you for this info

[@cmonson80]

Those who disliked this speech probably prefer the Jim Crow era. This speech speaks volumes! Salute!!

[@veelachicamua6648]

Those who disliked it are racist period!!!! They have hate for black period...

[@veelachicamua6648]

@{} I would know what a clown is. Sorry I can’t stoop to your ignorance and low level life! Stop being so mad

[@big120treez]

@@veelachicamua6648 Thank you sister for shaming that person to delete their comment. I didn't see it, and I'm glad that no one else has to see the hatred. 1💜

[@david-lm7iu]

@@big120treez your white what do you know about Jim crow

[@gmar7836]

Yes

[@khadijayusuf3261]

an amazing and beautiful video but i’d recommend changing the title. Too many times blacks are labeled as angry. Instead change it to young passionate man.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

thank you for your suggestion. And I agree that he is passionate. But the way KZbin works, the title brings the audience and the word passionate does not bring as large an audience as the word angry. Just the way it is. I have come to accept it. David Hoffman-filmmaker

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

I say keep the word angry because he is angry. No need to sugarcoat anything anymore

[@chasestevens3279]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker as a young and enthusiastic medicinal marijuana outlet in Oklahoma I have been blessed to find your GOLDMINE and sharing with all it made me wonder if you ever spoke with any farmers or horticulturist or had a interview with a folk whom growed (weed) marijuana or anything in that field would love to learn more about the history and ways it affected people before and after the 'so called' War on Drugs! Your doing a Saints work stay safe stay healthy Sincerely

[@heatspitta]

I actually found this typing in angry black man lol..but I feel u brotha .

[@ThePurplePillPerspective]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker . That’s a fact, because people merge towards negative energy. A positive title is not gonna bring the views. (Sadly)

[@Thekennel177]

Why is this not a famous speech? It’s an atom bomb.

[@lugcastillo]

"It's an atom bomb" that's exactly why

[@lumpythefish]

cuz it don't make any sense? I still don't what this young man is demanding...

[@rasselmanebo1355]

@@lumpythefish it doesn't make sense for people like you

[@lumpythefish]

@@rasselmanebo1355 if it makes sense to you perhaps you can 'plain it to me...

[@rasselmanebo1355]

@@lumpythefish he was begging people to treat black man as a human being and to show them humanity, and for a man to keep their word. If that doesn't make sense to u, what does?

[@Thekennel177]

I’ve watched this a dozen times. I can’t get over the power of this speech.

[@turnturner9806]

🌶️

[@steelionx9255]

More than any of MLK's speeches?

[@Jadejogsdaily222]

I’m Mexican American and this man brought tears to my eyes wow… just so deep :(

[@enriquerodriguezjr4466]

Cause we're also discriminated from Whites long ago too.

[@DWILLZ1981]

​@@enriquerodriguezjr4466 lol that's laughable especially a large portion of Hispanic people treat blk people just as whites with their racist asses

[@NJalltheway2010]

Just found this and I can’t stop listening to the passion in his point. I hear you my friend.

[@hjameswalkerjr]

Me either

[@seanolson966]

Trying really hard to find this mans name, does anybody know? Everything here was well said at the very least and tugs at the deepest of heartstrings....

[@BulletTheEnforcer]

Same.

[@raphaelkaume]

Akmed Lorence, 1968 Vietnam war veteran activist. Of the "no Vietnamese ever called me "The N-word" fame

[@samierking2256]

@@raphaelkaume 💯stay safe bruh

[@MrStillkeem]

@@raphaelkaume thank you so much

[@heatherjack4244]

@@raphaelkaume Thank you so much.

[@normal2954]

He's not speaking a single lie.

[@jamesrobinson2017]

At 4:08, he refers to the expected growth of the Black population. Unfortunately in the 80's mass incarceration undermined that.. this is so powerful. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnytimeAssemblypros]

And crack cocaine.

[@jaylaw.7660]

Wow

[@jaylaw.7660]

Gambit Godsey And so true lol

[@squests3139]

@@AnytimeAssemblypros cocaine that was dumped in the inner cities to fund a war by the American government

[@AnytimeAssemblypros]

@@squests3139 "black" politicians never bring this up in public.

[@LaDominicana2011]

This is so profound. As a black Hispanic immigrant I am forever grateful for all those who fought before me so that I (we) could have a better life. I wish I could hug this man today and say thank you.

[@helloimego6358]

Maria Galarza same!

[@dizmop]

@N O this makes no sense, you sound like you haven't left your hood

[@Gatsbyy]

@@dizmop his hood? He sounds like he hasn't left his room.

[@ericsnow2069]

@N O that you found the need to find this video and try to convince people that ignore/dismantle your paradigm can only mean 1 thing. You already lost. YOU ALREADY LOST.

[@ericsnow2069]

@gmsencouragement 144 Try and have mercy brother; he knoweth not who is responding to him.

[@gerrimiller3491]

I totally agree. Why mislead the world when challenges are trying to hold us back from progress, improvement and success or even food on the table to feed our families. Keep your word not deceive the people

[@shawnfutch1290]

MALCOM X SAYS WE DON'T NEED TO ASK THE WHITE MAN FOR NOTHING....

[@shawnfutch1290]

@@maosama3695 Kaka poo(foh)

[@rubenbell7685]

2020 and we're still asking the same damn questions? FAILED PAST!! LEARNED FROM THIS!! IM TAKING MY RESPECT!!!

[@eugeneranel5071]

I really really love this powerful message everybody should hear this!! Damm! Whats his name?! If u had this message you shouldve been post this... DAMNNN!

[@raeforthepeople6081]

This is so powerful and relevant even in 2021! One of the best speeches I've ever heard!!! The way he said "you're SICK!" ! I felt that!

[@jackgalmitz]

This man is great. I only wish all demonstrators, all activists, all politicians, all people in fact spoke with the fervor, the reason, and simple truth that this man speaks with. No games. Straight truth. No threats. Straight truth. This guy had it.

[@lordcron]

You know you've successfully stifled growth in a people when they're still fighting for the same things they were fighting for 60 and 70 years ago!

[@anthonytrutanich]

But this guy doesn't have the victim mentality. He comes across as a strong proud black man

[@DRNT940]

You aren't fighting for the same things entirely. There aren't whites only pies and schools. Would I say you are fighting for equality. Yes. But I don't think you see or understand how. I think racism blinds you from this.

[@ryheemmccalla2802]

What is this legends name

[@raphaelkaume]

Akmed Lorence, 1968 Vietnam war veteran activist. Of the "no Vietnamese ever called me "The N-word" fame

[@tree7187]

A MAN FOR ALL SEASON , WHO IS HE ?

[@sarahd3721]

Akmed Lorence, Akmed Lorence, is his name and it's not "anger"! He's not an "angry man"! He's passionate, brave, BLACK MAN!!!

[@BDoNuTs2413]

This individual is speaking with overwhelming intensity and truth..

[@brainer5457]

I firmly stand by the belief that people in the 50s were far more articulate and intellectual than we are now. Although we have other strengths in this day and age, people who grew up in those days had that speech prowess.

[@inakunaru7131]

I agree hearing this man speak made me reflect on my poor grammar haha

[@anthonytrutanich]

Blacks in the 50's were way better off in the direction they were headed as compared to today.

[@marlenestewart7772]

@@anthonytrutanich Please exemplify your statement.

[@camerondukes5200]

@@marlenestewart7772 it’s true. What stopped it? The prison industrial complex ended it, and took the black man out of the home.

[@metacontinuum]

@@anthonytrutanich This video is from the late 60's - 70's. Many Black leaders through 60'-80's were murdered for seeking the reparations that is owed. If there was a Black movement of any type it was deemed a threat. Stop making complaints or excuses for a specific demographic and only point a finger at the man in the mirror.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

This historian presented me with an incredibly powerful clear thinking interview in 1989. If you care about the subject, this is worth watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIGlpad_apemhtk David Hoffman filmmaker

[@henryhiggin3389]

Mr. Hoffman, l have been watching your videos for two weeks, now...this is a gem I will cherish. Thank you.

[@CrystalSmiles1]

I can’t stop watching this! It’s so powerful in its message! How can you stop hearing knowledge!?

[@lilbuck70]

This isn't hyperbole I swear on my father, I Love this Brother, it's so sad to know that every generation of Black People go through the same struggle and ppl always say blk ppl should be happy; and I ask you happy about what?

[@se_me1756]

This man is Akmed Lorence. May he Rest in Power and Peace! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jaimetenorio7772]

Real man right in this video This my respect for am Mexican but I don't have a problem with any other human i trade All the same we all brothers and sisters

[@GRTVO]

I think it should be titled what the man said "If you are a man then keep your word." Or it should say "justifiably" angry, cos, he ain't angry for no reason.

[@99sovnd]

2:24 that reminds me what 2pac said on an interview in 1994, and it was one of my favorite pac's speeches.

[@PFlaw317]

Tupac Shakur was truly the last of a dying breed. He had many great speeches including his powerful oratory at he 1993 Indiana Black Expo - I was 8 years old in attendance that day.

[@champpit1]

Once our people finally come to grips to who we are and what we must do to get out of this situation the greatest revolution this world has ever seen will indeed happen! We are the dear children of THE MOST HIGH GOD! The prophecies we match and Christ the Black Messiah is the only one that will break these chains of bondage off of us!!!

[@SherrilynnGrayer.prettyeyes]

HalleluHAY you are on the MARK .....YAH wake us up ..

[@mrm64]

TELL it my good sir, TELL IT!!

[@Bionic500]

Seeing this for the first time today. I have watched it more than 30 times already. I love the passion of this young man. The honest truth.

[@EsotericDesi]

Great argument... that took courage in those days...

[@fivefiveqt214]

Not really

[@mrhawk1924]

My bro.. Barack.. Now V President Kamala Harris. 8 yrs VP/ 8 yrs President/ 16 yrs. Combine 2036.. he's not angry he's PISS. Anyone Agrees in 2021

[@mranderson8725]

The most powerful speech I’ve ever heard

[@fivefiveqt214]

I guess you never heard MLK Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech then, huh? lol 🤡

[@iyobamelo9798]

@@fivefiveqt214you’re the clown bc I Have a Dream is weak af.

[@justintime8922]

They made trillions from slavery . This is deep

[@anelemakhubalo40]

Trillions? That's an understatement pal

[@caroldaniels7942]

How is he angry? When he speaks the truth from the 70s and it is the millennial 2020. Now we are angry.

[@veelachicamua6648]

An idiot would say he angry. That same idiot never listened to the words he said!!! Smh on pathetic people who constantly make excuses. Listen to my people we are talking!

[@vladimirthenailer2035]

I accidentally discovered this video today so far I listen to it more than 40 times already, his face matches the frustration and the passion on his speech.

[@JamilaV1881]

Here I am a year later to date🙏🏿🔥

[@chrisevans1696]

how the hell do you figure this dude is angry? He seems calm

[@wisconsinlonnie4143]

Very.

[@iiG0tiT626]

“Angry” are you kidding me David? 2020 and still considered angry when blacks express their experiences. Wow! Nevertheless, awesome and VERY powerful video. Consider rephrasing the title of this post, smh!

[@benf9267]

“You invite me to a poker game, fix the deck, then ask me “why can’t you win!” “ BENJAMIN O DAVIS There are NO OTHER PEOPLE THAT COULD LIVE THROUGH WHAT WE LIVED THROUGH!! Check your History Books Everyone else Died out or was brought to the Brink of EXTINCTION. So YES THEY ARE SCARED!!!

[@TeeroyHammermill]

>Texas Madam: the powers that be wouldn't allow your own game to be invented back then. Also this clip is actually somewhat recent by era standards, so the same white generation who believed in and practiced racial oppression is still around. They are your typical everyday Trump Supporters. With all that being said, black progress has made tremendous strides since this was filmed. Things have gotten better but there's still a ways to go.

[@Jareers-ef8hp]

Who is this man? I know his name is Akhmed Lorence but I havent seen or heard anything of him outside of this interview, whatever happened to him?

[@anjaletriplett3022]

It upsets me that this video starts off with Angry Man!!!! That’s the problem blacks people are always labeled as angry or violent and all of that NO just because we DEMAND respect, equality, justice etc it’s not ANGER. It’s passion and determination.

[@rachelhorwitz9086]

I want to know this mans name. I need it. Please! 💛

[@lawrencecarr4973]

His name is akmed lorence

[@HuskyType]

In the last 60 years we’ve made leaps and bounds in technological innovation, and managed to explore other planets. Meanwhile for half a Millenium we’ve only taken small steps when it comes to equality as a civilization, and as a species.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

"First you tell us...." That is his problem. Who is this "You" he is talking about? An individual? Who? It seems like he has the idea that everyone else is persecuting him. Bud, no one else cares about you. The world is not united to try and put you down. Everyone has a life to live and has their own problems. You are responsible for yourself, not the rest of the world.

[@kennetthmitchell6226]

Someone will awaken and realize that America should be satisfied The Black Man is seeking Equality and Not Revenge

[@fivefiveqt214]

The BM’s revenge…oooooh how scary 🙄

[@demetriussparks6486]

Every Time we speak up we are a Angry Black Man

[@corneliusgregory8oh47oh3]

Facts

[@80americarlos]

The black man said a lot that needed defining. I think he needs to work. Many black peoples in his day worked hard and were able to make a living. It wasn’t until the Socialist made a man-made plight for them by enticing and tempting many of them blacks with free hand-me-outs (free lunches), food stamps and welfare for single black mothers - incentivizing the division of black families so the women don’t have to work. Many of these black folks who went to university and colleges were fed the lie of Socialism and Communism. It only worsened their lives and divided the nation more and more. Capitalism provides hope my friends. Don’t listen to your college professors.

[@Yerfdog1]

This channel is incredible! Thank you so much for posting these important videos!

[@NoDustZone]

Victim mindset !!!!! Blame your ancestors !!! Kings don't need men to tell them they are free 🎯

[@peace5189]

I love his heart, & God always listens to a broken and contrite heart we are all a special key that unlocks one another's heart through wisdom deep wisdom especially a experienced human being that has endured a life of pain and believe it or not the people who suffered on this Earth for the right cause no matter how deep others try to bury their truth it will eventually resurface and that is exactly what is happening we are hearing the voices of love and pain that will penetrate through the ears and hearts of the ignorance of many who failed to understand, let us wake up and continue to learn how to love one another by listening with a spiritual heart and ear.🌍🕊 🙏 🤝🤝🏿🤝🏾🤝🏻🥇📜🗝📖

[@pianomanhere]

This young man is impassioned and frustrated, but even if he were angry, his indignation would be justifiable and appropriate, both then and in many ways even unto this day.

[@dennistko1488]

Luv u brother ....

[@JGChannell]

Anyone know this man's name and who he is?

[@raphaelkaume]

Akmed Lorence, 1968 Vietnam war veteran activist. Of the "no Vietnamese ever called me "The N-word" fame

[@sandyroberts9051]

What I wish would resonate is the things he's asking for in 1968 we squander in 2021.... if this young man could see the mindset of us as a race today he would be disheartened 😔. No one will admit it but we have dropped the ball, our morals, our faith, our standards, and our own humanity.... so don't think oppression is greater now outside of our race....naw it now comes from within.....

[@david-lm7iu]

He is still alive

[@fivefiveqt214]

@@david-lm7iu 😂

[@david-lm7iu]

@@fivefiveqt214 just had to point that out mane 😂

[@shanem218]

FYI. 2 pac said these things in a 1994 mtv interview. 🤔🤔 another black generation saying the same thing. Then a black man before them?? Goes ignored but for so long. Educate ourselves

[@pacha777]

Morale begging will not bring change...

[@jimmydiaz4743]

I feel his pain . This company name siemens payed and made me leave my job to work for them and discriminate against me and let me go in two weeks treated me like shit

[@KM-fe2cq]

That’s the problem, Ask God, not mere mortals 😂😂😂

[@donteprince8846]

Why is it that when a black man speaks with passion and the benefit of his intellect, they are assumed to be angry?

[@willemaq]

Unfortunately, this same speech can be given today, word for word, and still have every request unfulfilled.

[@abdelazizhamidabdelgadir4543]

David Hoffman Could you please give a full contextual reference to this heartlanding speech and the speaker?

[@tyronegant3850]

Great speech. What happened to him? Akmed Lorence.

[@projectdevious8067]

This video is so amazing! I love hearing this speech it gets me so hype. They should show this in schools to help demonstrate a side of African men that the public for some reason can not understand.

[@metacontinuum]

They dear not play any of the civil rights movement and the wrath of the cocaine and HIV reprisal that lead to the war on drugs that deemed the black man super predators in any white or global institutions.

[@garygreene3326]

Black men will have our day.... and history will change forever. I appreciate this.

[@letsgotomarsman]

Nope

[@ChildSupportHQ]

pay me

[@tranquil5608]

Beautiful speech. He probably did not plan this speech and yet he is rhyming without even knowing it

[@nicholas6081]

This speech is amazing. Everyone should long to be this well spoken

[@slimheadable]

We're still asking and its 2020!!!!!!! Preach!!!

[@hixlix70]

Wow! Im astonished, this is most potent speech ever. i salute this brother.

[@Djd271]

Those men are still alive they 77 now

[@noeltembo6624]

I have listened to this video clip several times. I feel content with every word this man spoke. This is not for a single person to understand BUT for the whole universe to acknowledge and understand what is HUMANITY....

[@crispindorsett810]

This hits just as hard today as the day he said it.

[@BlackLight_VA]

His name is Akmed Lorence...

[@wisconsinlonnie4143]

Where is the anger? He is very calm and concise. I’m Wisconsin Lonnie and I approve this message.™️

[@yurgrandmama]

Brothers name is Akmed Lorrence

[@365handle]

First off the title is off, what angry black man?🧐

[@terrencehead6213]

THIS MAN SHOULD BE KNOWN IN EVERY BLACK AND WHITE HOUSEHOLD!

[@Carl-lk8zn]

Yo anybody else think he look like gianiss antakumpo

[@studiomattari3382]

Is it possible for anyone to identify this man? I would love to know his name.

[@scroogegreedy-MrDubblenbubble]

Very very very powerful he get the same thing I get when I get passionate the call me/him angry 💢😡 pitiful man pitiful

[@davidd5698]

"How can you ask me that it's too much to be a human being"

[@lumpythefish]

"I ask the man to do something about my condition... please give me a slice of the bread... {or} I'll just knock him up side of the head and take the bread"... I'll never understand this logic...

[@camrencarey3145]

Only speaking the truth

[@blaikegibson1146]

Why in school they don’t show this?

[@michaelversant8401]

Why does this only have 25k view? More suppression algorithm's I'm sure.

[@oliverleslie7382]

Hey David - great video - but any time you wish to change the title from Angry black man.... feel free, please do

[@cashout7822]

As a African American teen with almost the same haircut just more “modernized” I can really see and hear the pain in this guys voice, he’s speaking so angrily and passionately but didn’t yell one time... I can relate to this man in so many ways

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Relate? How? What rights are you being denied? What rights do I have, as a white man, that you, as an African American man, do not possess? Sir, no one is plotting against you. Take care of your own life and get the chip off your shoulder. Peace.

[@berniebernhardt1898]

only 3,900 views? That is criminal.

[@jaylaw.7660]

Intelligence 😍😍

[@lilpd24]

Genesis 15:13-14 KJV comes to mind. Understand where you came from, then you get a better understanding of where your at. The people who are over us are sick people, Most High knows. But we as black people have to find our true ground with God.

[@Nkosi-B]

This man spoke from the heart✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽