American Reacts to British Anti-Racism Protests!

These are the powerful anti-racism protests that have taken place across the UK. Let's dive into the heart of this significant social movement and what it means for the future of racial equality! The Brits are f*cking awesome!
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[@Lily33McC]

There was a Library in Liverpool burned down in the rioting and it was a community learning centre too. They raised £100K to restore what was damaged and get new books and they got a phone call from a government official in New Zealand asking if they could help and let them know what was needed and they would send it. That is a heart-warming act too. ❤ This video was amazing and those guys deserve a peace prize ❤❤❤

[@andypandy9013]

£250k now! 🙂

[@Lily33McC]

@@andypandy9013 Thats amazing Andy and shows there are so many wonderful people in this world ❤❤❤

[@nasheeds8218]

Thats amazing but it should have never been burned down in the first place, they said they were rioting to help the children and british people. Eventhough, that library educated the children and gave back to the community. They also destroyed a mosque that used to fundraise and feed the homeless. Its all good being positive about people coming together after it but we still need to acknowledge how evil the acts were. They took advantage of the death of three kids to be racist and islamophobic all in the name of “ we are saving our kids”

[@SpenceJS87]

Far-right love book burnings

[@mariakirton2540]

It was so sad seeing what happened to our Library. I always took my kids there when they were young. It's such an important resource. They also smashed up some shops as well, people just trying to run a business and earn a living. I was happy when I found out about the funds raised. It really restores faith in humanity.

[@andybirch1337]

In my city 5 guys showed up to protest...2000 showed up to counter protest. The proudest I've ever been to been of my town!

[@nasheeds8218]

Newcastle right? Geordies do it best

[@andybirch1337]

Nah Brighton actually but yeah geordies rule also

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

You want grooming gangs?

[@nasheeds8218]

@@lovelybitofbugle219 if you thought anyone said that you wouldnt have had to ask. Dont be stupid

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

@@nasheeds8218 oh you speak for him do you?

[@FilmNerdy]

JJ as someone from the UK thank you for being so sensitive on this and avoiding it for as long as you could but taking an opportunity to find some positivity in this. Watching your reaction filled my heart and also made me tear up ❤ I asked my Dad what would Granddad (his father) make of this. Would he be scared. My Granddad was a Spanish refuge that fled the Spanish civil war. He saw some terrible things committed by Franco Fascists. I don't even want to comment what he saw. Granddad stayed and became a citizen here when he married my Welsh ancestry Grandma and settled in Bristol. My Dad said to me that Granddad called Britain a home and knows what the real Britain is. He would say that hate will always lose and be put back in its box. He suffered racism from a small minority but he knew that the vast majority are tolerant, loving, caring and understanding people. So my Dad said, no, Granddad wouldn't be scared because hate always loses. Thank you for doing this.

[@tajarito3755]

Lovely story, thank you for sharing

[@gdok6088]

Hate always loses because good will always triumph over evil. Love is the most powerful force in the world. Love in all its forms from romantic love to brotherly and sisterly love to love for community, fellow humans and this planet, our home is beautiful beyond words. Love is a symphony of souls that binds us and the natural world together. I've hugged a tree too JJLA - trees give us life quite literally; they are the wondrous lungs of our world that give us the oxygen to live. Love, peace, unity.

[@lenoremicallef9215]

❤

[@karengray662]

Thank you for showing this and not the hate. THIS is what the majority are like here. We were taken by surprise by the riots, but now, we have organised and showing our true colours. We stand by our neighbours. Lovely reaction, thanks again x

[@EdDueim]

Yes. Taken by surprise by a co-ordinated attack .It was financed and ready to go. A lot of low-life locals took the chance to loot and show off but the hard core were bussed in. Once people realised it was a spontaneous coming together and it quashed them. I think Liverpool was the turning point. Bad choice of city. I was in Newcastle, West Road was lined both sides, not a fascist showed up.

[@spnhm34]

In a world of superficiality, this reaction is shockingly real. As someone in the UK who has been horrified by events, it is truly heartwarming and inspiring to feel the love by the people of Liverpool in these videos, and by JJLA. May love always win.

[@sianneish]

Just a quick note to clarify. If was WRONGLY claimed the knife attacker was a muslim migrant. He is 17 years old born in Wales and is christian. So sad that a small group of society hijacked such an awful, sad event for their own I don't even know what, no one gained anything from it. I'm glad it has highlighted that the majority of our country/ies are still good decent humans. Thanks for spreading this message rather than focusing on the hate and anger.🤍 And RIP to those that lost their lives. ✨

[@pamelacartwright7640]

But not Welsh.

[@kevinsimpson-dw6vu]

His religion hasn't been stated. I thought you on the far left went mental when misinformation was put out. he wasn't a muslim though but could be of no religion so why state he is a christian when you don't know?

[@omegashinra7672]

@@kevinsimpson-dw6vu 'You far left' fuck off mate. As if anyone owes someone like you any kind of answer.

[@patriciamcl54]

@@kevinsimpson-dw6vu Yes, it has been stated. As if it mattered. he is certainly not a Muslim.

[@MsPinkwolf]

​@kevinsimpson-dw6vu His parents were from Rowanda, a mostly Christian country. They are church goes in Cardiff and he was in the choir. The question that should be asked is why did people assume that he was Muslim?

[@Tony-yp7ok]

Brit here, the counter protests were magnificent. Far right racism has been on the rise across the western world, but it was so great to see this. Remember - there will always be more of us than them. Love will always defeat hate, peace will always defeat war. Great video JJ.

[@moik5185]

Is that what Brigitte Gabriel's people thought?

[@moik5185]

See her speech on her life experience. Or would you dismiss her as a simple _racist_ who just doesn't understand what happened to her? Do you think you're simply better than her people?

[@Tony-yp7ok]

@@moik5185 I’ve got no time for radical Islam, but the truth is the overwhelming majority of Muslims are not radicalised. You don’t solve the problem of radicalisation by demonising all Muslims. The IRA was a catholic-based terror group, that wasn’t solved by deporting all catholics. What’s the difference?

[@carolineskipper6976]

Thank you for your lovely introduction, and your reaction to those showing love rather than hate. Let's hope this horrible situation rapidly becomes a footnote in our history. There are real issues to be addressed- but hate is not the answer.

[@patriciamcl54]

It won't be a footnote while certain people are profiting from it.

[@sarahwaterfield1428]

Thank you JJ. My Dad fought against the fascists in WWII and he would have been overjoyed at the counter protest. The hater are the minority and this week we proved it despite what Mr Musk thought.

[@blue21girl59]

So why are they calling concerned British people fascists my family fought against this in world war 1 and 2 and all the other British wars. They would be turning in their graves now at this they are calling people who fought the Nazi to be now called one. And how the mp doing you know that lovely one that wants everyone to kills us in court this week yer really lovely people NOT

[@Sebastian-ip2wc]

They did not fight for mass immigration. That generation is against mass immigration. They fought for democracy and freedom of speech amongst other things that is gradually be removed from our country. They wanted life in Britain to remain as it was.

[@josemama428]

The right are in the right side of history, the left are destroying the countries

[@Kathy-l6j]

Thank you so much for this. As a Brit I’ve felt quite ashamed this week at the riots and proud as hell when those haters were faced down by the peace loving protests. You obviously are on the side of peace well done for standing up to be counted.

[@matmanfatman3074]

Thank you so much for highlighting this my friend 🙏 THIS is what Great Britain is really about. For a couple of days I was beginning to feel ashamed of my country and the arrogant, twisted, bitter, ignorant bigots destroying our beautiful reputation as an inclusive, multicultural nation. The bravery of Imam, Adam Kelwick, crossing the street to offer food and friendship to those who would have done him harm in other circumstances was absolutely inspirational. This man needs a medal. The really sickening part of all this is that focus was taken from the murdered little girls and their grieving families. May those little angels rest in peace 🙏

[@nathanbeasley1234]

I lived in a 'Muslim' area of Manchester for a while, I'm 'White British' on every government form, all I found there were good neighbors with traditional family values, they look out for each other and they looked out for me. If you begin with respect you receive it back. I lived in a house share with a couple of Muslim lads so I stopped eating pork, out of respect not because they asked, fasted with them for Ramadan and shared meals with them and their families at Eid, I was made to feel so welcome...good people!

[@nasheeds8218]

Thank you for commenting this, in the midst of all this madness alot of white people obviously group together all muslims as being terrorists etc and as a result many muslims have also grouped together all white people as being racist. At the end of the day, most people are good people. Alot of the riots happened in places where there are barely any immigrants or muslims, people are just misguided. However, the places with the most immigrants and muslims are the places that have been the most peaceful. In most places people from all backgrounds get along. I would rather live in a multicultural area than an area where everyone looks the same and has the same beliefs

[@marcusgirling]

100% born and bread from Luton a mown multicultural town just outside of London grew up with Asian descents never had an issue always thought there were friendly never got into bother I had no issues with them personally if I was gonna live back in my town or let’s say Manchester living apart of that culture it’s not a bad things actually be a quiet place to live

[@nasheeds8218]

@@marcusgirling id live in a multicultural neighbourhood rather than a place where i only see people identical to me. Multicultural areas have the best community, the best shops and are the least boring

[@moik5185]

It's all in the percentages. When the majority of a population has 4 repeats of the MAOA allele, _they_ set the standard, and the folks with fewer are considered outliers who should try to adjust to fit in. When that ratio changes, things change...

[@roberttaylor2058]

Your reaction is beautiful ❤ I'm Welsh but this week, and possibly for the first time ever, I felt proud to be British

[@sarahradford9822]

Thank-you for sharing this and for your humanity .. It's been a heavy heavy scary week..and this imam in Liverpool moved me to tears this morning. .what courage. Love and peace ❤

[@sandrahughes8645]

Thankyou so much for sharing this, JJLA. I’m from Liverpool and I’m so proud and relieved to see all the anti racism protests here and across the country. It’s good to cry when we see love conquering fear. Much love ! ❤️

[@lynnhamps7052]

This was a lovely reaction, you soppy bugger..lol. The Brits are a good bunch majoritively...it's just a few prats that spoil tnings! 😊✌🇬🇧💖

[@lostinsiberia]

I'm white, I work in a UK hospital with every minority going, one of the Indian nurses asked me about our city over this weekend and whether she should be scared, whether her family should avoid town this weekend and I confidently said No, our city is welcoming and peaceful and this evening the only protest that happened in my city was an anti-facist, anti-racist one, I am so proud to have been right ❤

[@nasheeds8218]

Newcastle is the best city in the Uk. Im proud of all the white british people who stood up on behalf of the muslims and coloured people. Its the only city in the Uk where it was like that, others cities had anti racist protests however they were muslims defending themselves. In Newcastle all races and religions came together, white, black,brown, jew, christian,sikh,muslim. I saw all of these personally at the protest

[@Burglar-King]

J J thank you, you’re a gorgeous human being. We were waiting for the rioters to come our way. We heard they were imminent. I knew it wouldn’t work because last riots, my beautiful son went out and said we are going to protect our high street (from opportunist looters). This is where community was great. He became a police officer after that.😂 crying with happiness.

[@helenwood8482]

The Liverpool Mosque made chips and cups of tea and coffee, the most British way to fix a conflict ever. I think they helped to inspire others to do something peaceful.

[@nasheeds8218]

The rumours were the riots happened as the people were lacking their daily tea intake😅. (Im lying)

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

JJ you made me cry, my son in his 30s is half Indian, everybody says he doesn't look mixed race and I am ashamed to say these vile bullys have made me feel glad he looks white, I was so scared for him, all these lovely people turning out to drive the bigots out has made me feel more secure, all this anger and hate must be terrible on their own health, why can't people just be nice? 🙏🙏😊😊x

[@missdragonfire]

In my city, we were informed about two protests that were supposed to occur, but on both occasions, only counter-protesters showed up. I'm not saying my city is perfect, far from it, but I'm relieved that hate did not prevail on those occasions.

[@davedeilhsm]

You beautiful man. It’s an uncertain time but you’ve found good and celebrated it. Thank you. Wiped a tear myself.

[@sallycostello8379]

Oh JJ! You are awesome. So happy you showed my home town in Walthamstow, London where over 10k peace marchers gathered - the biggest as far as I know. We definitely outnumber the haters 😊

[@Diovanlestat]

I'm in London. My childhood in the 1970's could be scary because of the hate. I just told my 90 year old father with Dementia, to get ready to defend. Then the people came out, my people, the anti-hate guys. They reminded me again, Love is stronger than hate. Together we can overcome. Like you I cried ❤

[@jimimev]

Thanks JJLA for your kindness and support for the good in people.

[@salome5055]

Bless you JJ, I had exactly the same reaction to these awful events and I felt and feel so relieved and proud that the vast majority of us that stand for kindness and decency made this stand. And I'm crying again.

[@atinukeladipo2164]

Proud of Liverpool for standing up against racism. Says a lot

[@BubsyWubsy-nk8mw]

These are the True Grit Brits !!! Got a right effin' awsome yank 'ere anall !!! Peace and love to you mate , and peace and love to all of yers who watch and comment 'ere !! Love from London E2 !!! xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@ThornyLittleFlower]

Wow, JJ 😭 Bless ya little cotton socks! Spread Peace ✌️

[@garcialovesme]

Great video! I really enjoy your view of life in the UK. We live in Newcastle, just around the corner from Sunderland where Greggs was looted... Half expecting the same mindless thuggery to spread, but instead to see this show of solidarity on our streets was truly life affirming. The world is what you make it!

[@Sachik30]

You've probably had a lot of peeps cry on here, seeing you react so beautifully at the feeling of growing hope. *hugs*

[@dianevince4685]

There is no room for racism, each to their own. And respect each other's cultures. Only if everyone could be like that. Beautiful reaction x

[@Firepea]

Thanks for this, I’m so happy to see a channel showing the positive side of all this, it was much needed 👏🏼👏🏼

[@DB-stuff]

Fantastic reaction. The riots were not for the vast majority of us, a small minority picking on the most under pressure group in our country.

[@sarahealey1780]

There was a protest organised in my town for today 250 people turned up and there was no violence. I'm proud of my little town. Peace not hate

[@mariecadavieco6118]

There is nothing more beautiful than tears of joy. Seeing those anti racist protests brought tears to my eyes, too. Bless you and bless all those who came out to make such a strong statement to show they will not tolerate evil amongst us.

[@margaretknight8690]

I agree, this is awesome. Every time hate, fear and ignorance get the upper hand, I hope people will come out in their thousands across the country again, reminding us all that the vast majority want to live peacefully alongside our neighbours, whatever their colour, creed or origins. People who have legitimate concerns about levels of illegal immigration need to make their protests peacefully and aim them at the government - violence against others is never the way!

[@andrewobrien6671]

Most people in Britain do not put up with this shit. We are all humans. Some US soldiers in WWII hated that we didn't have sectarianism in Britain.

[@61shirley]

What total and utter rhubarb

[@Aengus42]

​@@61shirleyNope, G.I.s coming to the UK had to be sat down & told that Brits will just as likely invite black guys as they do white guys and that they had to leave Jim Crow back in the US. There's a film made at the time that explained this to white US troops.

[@jerry2357]

For people who don't believe that the British supported black American troops against white racist Americans, look up the Battle of Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge is near Preston, not that far from Southport and Liverpool.

[@discontentedcitizan6046]

@@Aengus42 I have seen that . Its a good watch

[@61shirley]

@@Aengus42 you’ve took the opinions of a few and applied to the whole.

[@julieswinburne1270]

When I saw that wonderful Imam in Liverpool talking about reaching out to the violent protesters, giving them food and drink, listening to them, I cried too. I live in the North of England, and it has been awful seeing the riots. But he showed it doesn't have to be that way. What a loving and compassionate heart that man has. I'm so glad you were deeply moved by this, and seeing your heart felt reaction brought tears to my eyes again. And then, by literally making no space for rioters in the streets, they were gently and peacefully stopped. I hope peace will be restored now. We are all alike, and as someone once said - I forget who 😂 - 'all you need is love'. Thank you JJ.

[@karenflack3402]

Thank you so much for this. It has been a horrible couple of weeks here but we know that these people who have been spreading so much hate are in the minority. We live in a beautiful country with such a wonderful mix of people from all cultures and we don’t just live in harmony but we are blessed and thrive living side by side with each other. It fills my heart with such joy to see everyone standing together against such hate and violence. So thank you for giving air time to the love and not to the hate. Btw we think you’re awesome too!

[@patriciamcl54]

Never forget that Farage and his pals won 4 seats in the recent elections, standing on a platform of hatred and division.

[@blueduncan9522]

I was there outside the Mosque the imman was an inspiration and it was great to see the community rally together

[@bellblue5527]

I love my fellow Brits they are awesome! I live in England but am from Glasgow in Scotland, which is a very multicultural city and I have never known life any other way, thank God! My parents raised us to be kind to all our neighbours no matter their race, religion or nationality. For me I just cannot get my head around such hatred and vitriol. My neighbours, class mates and friends were Sikh, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Protestants, Jehovas Witnesses... You name it my city has people of every walk of life. For the far right to cause such fear and damage is disgusting and to weaponise the murder of three innocent children is lower than a snakes belly. To blame a whole community, based on a lie is bad enough, but why is it every other Muslim in their view responsible for the act of one person? Not that the person responsible was a Muslim or an asylum seeker, but even if he was, how does that make millions of Muslims in the UK responsible? Make it make sense. It was just used as an excuse to spew their hatred and racist, bigoted views. After the first riot, the community pulled together and did a massive clean up and repair of damage caused by these fools. That's British people! That's the British spirit! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 To all the counter protesters, well done, love 💗 always trumps hate! Your reaction was genuine and moving and made me tear up at how beautiful humanity can be, and now it can touch the human spirit and reduce us to tears. My heart goes out to the families of those three precious girls, may they rest in peace and their families receive justice 🙏🏻

[@VolcanoAndy]

Had a massive one near where I am in sussex. We had over 1000 of us turn out to show support for the community and it turned into a big street party. An amazing atmosphere

[@proudm0re756]

You're a wonderful man JJ, sending my love from here in the UK 💙

[@shemanic1]

So Wonderful to see your heart felt reaction to the Best of British, the Iman should be praised for his charity & love. It made this old Hippy cry with pride, & you have given me more faith in Americans. Thank you so much. Love & Light.

[@lizthompson9653]

Never be ashamed for showing true emotion. It showed your humanity. I think we know which crowd you would have been in. Im british and felt so proud when we saw the anti racism protests. Never did think the riots were about religion or immigration. Look up EDF as an organisation who possibly were there plus some very disadvantaged and troubled people with chaotic lives who needed someone to blame for their own chaos. If you look at the live sentencing for their trials which are on you tube, nearly all had been in trouble in the past. We are not perfect by anymeans, but ...we are broadminded and fair people on the whole and will never accept an injustice of anykind. Now..go and hav a cup of tea and you will soon feel better ❤

[@user-fm6ul1uz9n]

Glad you loved this. I love you for doing this to show everyone what is possible.🥰

[@corpseflowerbaby]

So glad you decided to show the anti-racists and not the racists! Beautiful ❤

[@user-ki2je2di6i]

My daughter lives in Southport and I have two grandchildren age 6+4 this was too close . I heard a song in the 1960s , you are TAUGHT to hate who you’re supposed to hate . It’s the 21 century ! I’m 67 years old ! Stop being stupid and proving that sheep have more sense 🤷‍♀️😡

[@jeannettekingstone4603]

Thank you for showing what happened next, some You Tubers didn't. This is what community is about, I'm not saying multi-racial communities don't have problems but when something like this happens all the races come together. A proud evening, yes, I live in one of the areas targetted

[@johnaistrup9250]

Dude! I'm from UK and I can tell you that is exactly how I was when I watched the anti-racist protesters coming out in their droves all over my country, the MSM news channels were taken off guard by them, as they had expected many fascists, racists and far right thugs to attend many of those locations too. There some small pockets around but largely the night was peaceful. It restored my faith in my country. This is Britain, this is England as I know and love it! I hope your country finds its way through the far right miasma too which seems to be infecting many other countries around the world. France beat them back in an recent election, it was a wake up call for the French. Fascism is not acceptable, racism is not acceptable, we all know where it leads if it takes over, recent history should teach us all that! Great video!

[@kevinsimpson-dw6vu]

Have a look at the Lebanon, that's even more recent history.

[@Mugtree]

Thank you so much for showing this and not the violence, you are just the best. The rioters are a very very small angry section of our society and in the main they are being used by others to further their agenda. The vast majority of the UK citizens are the kindest most loving and helpful people you will ever find. I moved here as a child in 1975 (Mother is Scottish and Father is Ugandan). I've had a very small amount of name calling at school but that is just kids, but everywhere else just acceptance and love, I wouldn't want to live or be anywhere else - this is the best country in the world with the absolute best people in the world. Thank you UK for always standing up for what is right. I love you all.

[@gailstevens6831]

Bless you JJLA!

[@helenwood8482]

100 further riots were planned. None of them have happened. In Brighton, eight rioters turned up and begged the police to protect them, even though the massive crowd was peaceful. They were taken to the station in a police van, so they could catch trains home. At the station, they were greeted by drag Queens and a samba band. Everywhere that violence was threatened, good people filled the streets. A driver said online that he would drive any Muslim to his local Mosque, so they were safe. A woman posted to say she had been afraid to go out of her house, because trouble was expected. Then her street filled with anti-fascism protesters and she was able to live her life as normal. Thanks for focusing on the hope, not the hate. Racists here are a small minority and most of us are willing to do all we can, within the law and ethics, to protect people from them. This nation is what it is because of thousands of years of immigration and we welcome more.

[@HJJSL-bl8kk]

*Applause*

[@ruthmeb]

Too true. My husband wouldn't be here except for his great, great grandfather sailing over from Germany 180 years ago, beginning as a sugar loaf maker and ending a hansom cab business owner..

[@WinstonSmith19847]

I live in Brighton you won't find many fascists here it's the gay capital of England people are generally quite tolerant of others here.

[@Debhu964]

Actually the 100 riots rumour had been proved as misinformation, let’s keep it real … and hope this is the end of the violence

[@HJJSL-bl8kk]

@@WinstonSmith19847 Yes, but also old people who, contrary to popular opinion, are often very tolerant because they've seen it all before. It's always had a liberal loucheness. Oswald Moseley avoided Brighton in the 30s with his Blackshirt marches. He went to Worthing instead but wasn't exactly welcomed there. Full of retired military men who objected to Worthing being characterised as 'full of communist fifth columnists'.

[@oopsie8866]

The last two weeks have been so embarrassing in this country. But it’s stuff like this that makes me proud to be a Brit

[@dianakorz0730]

You have such a kind heart and in todays world, it is so refreshing. Thank you for being you. ❤ Edit to add: Our country needs to take notes from this. America needs massive change and it starts with US, its citizens, but sadly as long as certain cults remain, I do not see that happening any time soon. 😢

[@nolasyeila6261]

Vote 💙

[@dianakorz0730]

@@nolasyeila6261 Always 💙

[@pepelemoko2820]

When something magnificent happens, the tears flow and the hate drowns.

[@discontentedcitizan6046]

Very profound I like it .

[@Papa_Meow_Meow]

cringe

[@kimbirch1202]

If folk would only talk with each other with respect and understanding then they would understand thst we really are all the same , despite superficial differences.

[@01Janya]

WE are a huge mixing pot of cultures and nationality. We always have been and we always will be. We are UK. All Welcome Here. Much Love and Joy-Beams xxx

[@carynjackman3578]

Another persons colour, religion, place of birth, sexual identity has no impact on my life, therefore the only thing I care about is if they are a good person or not. None of the above differences make someone good or bad.

[@joyparry9354]

Thank you for seeing the whole picture & realising that the thugs who were rioting do not represent the vast majority of us. Where I live we have a long history of welcoming people who were fleeing persecution (dating back to the 14th century). Love will always beat Hate ♥️

[@charybdisontherocks]

Thank you so much for showing this, JJ, and thank you for crying with happiness over it. I cried too. I live in Plymouth and there was a small anti-immigration protest and a large anti-anti protest too. It was beautiful.

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

I live in Rochdale UK mostly muslim area, I'm white and my Muslim neighbours are beautiful people, decent, kind warm 🇬🇧🌹

[@fayesouthall6604]

It’s been wonderful to see the good people coming out! We are many, they are few.

[@Jamesfoster48]

I got a lump in my throat when I woke up to this news, I may of even shed a little tear. I felt proud to be British again

[@katherinedowling4246]

It’s been awful in the town I live in there were buildings set on fire a very tense atmosphere it’s been bad all over the uk glad that people have wanted to show a good side and it has calmed down our Prime Minister has given owners to the Emergency Services to act and life is slowly returning to normal but the towns and cities are like during lockdown it’s been very bizarre and shocking

[@nicw5574]

This is such positive videos, it's heartwarming and very much needed. The racist protests were disgusting and embarrassing. The majority of us do not agree with them. Thanks for sharing this. Yay! You're a hippie! Me too mate 😄

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

I spent a number of years working with minority communities both in the UK and in places like Pakistan and Bangladesh ,and what I discoved is that they are mostly just like the rest of us. They want to get on and do the best they can for their families, and the country they live in. Those who think differently are always a very small minority who are often driven by hatred and anger. We all need to get through to these people.

[@michaelsamuelbruff2917]

Your tears of joy are wonderful, and these anti racism protests make me smile for the first time this week

[@MrMattydogz]

Hate won't win! As a white practicing pagan here in the UK i can say i don't care what colour your skin is, what god/gods you do or don't worship, sexuality, gender, or whether you were born here or not. we are all the same brothers and sisters. i can also say 99% of all Muslim people i have ever met have been kind and generous people and I'm proud to call some my friends. Spread Love Not Hate ❤

[@KSmeaton1]

I am Wiccan myself, and I am totally with you. Blessed be

[@melissatheminx4710]

Aw JJ, have a massive hug from me and all the decent folk in the UK. We're very fond of you, and you know thats high sentiment indeed, coming from a typical reserved British person. :) We dont really do a load of emotion, but our hearts are in the right place, and its beautiful to see you so moved. Love ya, JJ, stay well and thanks for a beautiful video. x

[@sarahgriffiths-p5k]

l was part of the Bristol counter protest. The racists and far right always claim to be the "silent majority", but they are not. Most of the British are decent and good people, sometimes you must stand up for what you believe in, and we stood up to the thugs.

[@user-vh7uo2su3h]

Glad you felt positive vibes from this news item... In 2 years time, it will be the 90 year anniversary, of the notorious Battle of Cable Street in London's East End. KZbin has a number of videos about this, though you may not want to show them on the channel they could be interesting to watch, particularly in light of what we know came along in 1939. The one video I thought covered a lot of ground in just over 9 mins. showing actual footage was: The Battle of Cable Street, Sunday 4th of October 1936. The parallels with recent events here are scary and shockingly similar. BTW Hope you have recovered JJ? I expect that mug of yours saw some action yesterday. I mean just tea or coffee!😀

[@Firepea]

We are just endlessly repeating history. There were race riots in 1919, they had to get the army in to bring it under control, there were tanks on the ground!

[@marycunningham8466]

Yes this did bring to mind the battle of cable street

[@pjtufty66]

I grew up In Walthamstow. Im white Irish & I'll stand with anoyone male female black brown white muslim catholic or Jewish to stand up against Bigotry. Walthomstow is a massively diverse community & help is always offered . Proud to have grown up there.

[@RAGING_MIRAGE]

Aww your such a nice down to earth and genuine guy. Respect.

[@johnroper5627]

Love and respect is stronger than fear and hatred.

[@paulbromley6687]

I hate peoples who hate people! Joking! Good to see you so touched by our meek inheriting the earth.

[@patrickwoods254]

As a priest I'm on your side brother, I too got a wet face. God bless xxxx

[@davidware9549]

lol they saying god is all powerful but he can’t even stop Putin or all this hate and he also put us on a planet with so many natural disasters people like you need to stop brainwashing people into some stupid magical man who’s just sitting up their watching little children die cause of a few scummy people if he is real he must be laughing !!

[@KateSander22]

Makes me feel proud to be a Brit! 🥰

[@61shirley]

Did it make you proud when the same group was out chanting antisemitic slurs through the streets of London?

[@moodswinggaming2972]

@@61shirley you got everyone's names did you ?

[@pdjmay22]

Ive been listening to you for a while, things aren’t looking so great in the UK, I appreciate your uploads

[@user-em3vl6li5w]

The irony, the boy was from a devout Christian family. The tide has turned, though this was truly heartwarming.

[@gdok6088]

'Love is the only answer. Hate is the root of cancer' - Source unknown. In the context of the whole poem the word cancer was very clearly referring to a societal cancer. Thanks for your reaction JJLA. Your tears of joy touched my soul as did the outpouring of sense, reason and love on the streets of our beloved country. We are one world. We are humankind. Make love, not war. Peace. 🇬🇧❤🌎❤🇺🇸

[@robertburr2212]

Sending ❤ from the UK

[@davidberesford7009]

JJ Thank You for this reaction. We need to honour people with true community spirit like those you were highlighting in this vid. If there is anything that your words failed to say, your tears & the supportive comments below more than make up for. Keep Reacting!

[@scotmax8426]

an aside, i too am a tree hugging hippy, lol just for full disclosure. cos/// why wouldn't i be?? lol :D summer of 69 baby (H)

[@philjones45]

Quite moving, seems genuine. Thanks JJ.

[@HJJSL-bl8kk]

On a completely different note, I think you'd enjoy Michael Spicer's KZbin channel. Especially his 'The Room Next Door' series.

[@MissSamPerrin]

He's amazing!.

[@Ghillie__Dhu]

Ive noticed its the cities with the best curries that protest against this kind of hatred the most

[@user-ki2je2di6i]

Well done you for showing it can be changed in all countries ! I hope

[@mattbentley9270]

Bless you, u got me in tears now too

[@Rasperdan]

Great post..... respect.

[@foosty6]

You're awesome too

[@chojin6136]

I'm proud to say that my area was spared from displays of hatred like we saw with the riots. Seeing the counter protests that have happened around the country has been very heartwarming

[@MazzaEliLi7406]

Brothers & sisters under the sun.

[@karasaunty9823]

It makes you so happy 'cos you have a ❤️ That's what makes you strong. God blesd 🙌

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

JJ 🥹🫶🫂🌌💖💞❤️‍🩹 Love & bless your kind loving heart made me soo happy to see, well said, big cyber hugs to you. As you know the Beatles said it "All We Need is Love" 💓

[@PeterPrestonUK]

Wherever is that bloody ‘infinite thumbs-up’ button. Mate, I’ve wanted to hit the Like every few moments. You moved me with your honesty & openness. THANK YOU!

[@duncanny5848]

That second video, that's my home town. I love this place, this is what the people I know are like here. The Nazi's, haters. None of that here. Love the place.

[@charlottehardy822]

This is the UK I recognise and feel a part of, not the hate filled crowds we have seen during the past few days. Thanks for sharing this.

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Need more people like you in the world JJ. ❤