BET AWARDS Jesse's Speech

He said it then and we say it again now, Let us stop the injustice. We all have the responsibility to change the system to ensure that we have a better future. Catch the BET Awards on Monday the 29th of June at 2:00 CAT.
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[@marvinsmith8015]

This brother blew the roof off the house!!

[@Nate_nai_novie]

Intelligence is such an attractive trait 👏❤️‍🔥

[@chinyereuzoigwe6852]

Say that again

[@TheStar798]

I keep coming back, year after year, to listen, ruminate and rejoice in Jesse's words. An iconic speech for the ages 👏👏

[@joannaaziz5596]

me too, going on years now

[@drummondstephanie82]

Same ❤

[@justinkanicki8044]

And nothing has or ever will change

[@Izzyfit12]

It’s 2024 and here I AM again 🙌🏾✨

[@JoyeJoy]

Back in 2024

[@travissabizzell9069]

This is the kind of man I would vote for. Man did he turn up at BET

[@raphaelgarcia1112]

I thought the same thing.

[@EfrenBuzzo]

“Just because we’re magic doesn’t mean we’re not real”. AMEN!!🙌👏

[@doublevision84]

Doesn't even. Make sense..

[@cameronstorr8658]

@@doublevision84black magic from the saying

[@cooksburg]

What saying? Just curious.

[@Seejaykaygee]

Exactly

[@wfhliving]

This part. I felt it❤❤

[@nkululekonazo5755]

One of the best as speaches in the 21st century

[@makedadegannes5173]

I could feel and see the pride on his parent's face.

[@dontcheatyourselftreatyour4654]

First time hearing this

[@highhhello]

I thought the same thing!! They must be so proud of him 🙌🙌💙

[@v3ramirez1308]

Is it me, or did the 'celebrities' look awkward/uncomfortable when Jesse mentioned the 'brands'? They damn well know Jesse was throwing them subliminals...Lool!!!

[@hurricanecamille8089]

Yes they did...😂😂

[@herewego1067]

that wasn't subliminal

[@intelligence0321]

I'm Hispanic with black ancestors in my bloodline. So I can say this much with full confidence; I was ASTOUNDED at the looks on their faces, as if this man said some **** he wasn't supposed to disclose or didn't get approval to say. Why is it that this man has not been heard from again? I find it all very strange and you hit it RIGHT ON THE NOSE. 🎯

[@ebonywagner1682]

He called them out

[@rcansizyan]

It is you, trust me. When he mentions that they just do 1 close-up of the audience and you can see they like what they here

[@breashlyn]

As important a message now, today as it was then, as it has always been. Black is power. Black is human. Black is beautiful, Black is Truth. Black is our then, our now and our futures. I stand with and support Black empowerment and liberation ♡

[@stanleygreen9073]

💯

[@summermiller4008]

the fact that there was a petition to have him fired from grey’s for this speech blows my mind .

[@michelleobrien6996]

And reinforces what he is saying

[@olgafigueroa2909]

He should’ve been fired for cheating on his wife.

[@wfhliving]

Because ppl don't want to hear the truth

[@kaseipierce5556]

That speech was everything 🙌🏾 it was impactful

[@travissabizzell9069]

His mind is so brilliant, the word he speaks rings out like a trumpet 🎺

[@justinkanicki8044]

I have a dream

[@jaemk449]

Omg if I was his parents I’d be so proud! They look proud and I know they are but wow… I’d be proud. ♥️🥰

[@cfmarsh0001]

On a scale of 1-10; this is a 20. I love how he uses his platform, his articulation of the issues - Jesse, I nominate you to lead the next Civil Rights Movement in this country. Power to the People...All the Power to the People, as I raise my fist head. He makes me feel so very Black and so proud - my brotha you do your people proud!

[@bootnokz5101]

Word sis everything you said was on point

[@aross2861]

Big facts

[@sippycup5510]

Man get him a taller microphone, he’s gon break his back

[@biggerchris20]

Wow I'm just now hearing this! Dave Chapelle Def Jam 25 sent me here, brother spitting some serious knowledge!

[@barimahkwaku2177]

Right...me too

[@jenniferbiam1857]

Yeaa me too

[@octaviawalker823]

It's not about the looks for him, his mind speaks for himself. Smart black man. We need more like him to speak the truth. Instead of getting caught up into this garbage of music to be an influence. Enough said!

[@April-201]

Watching him on finding your roots brought me back here! This dude in all him light skin & blue eyes ooze blackness & the best we have to offer. This will always be an iconic moment

[@TheRealAkea]

Speech starts at 3:07.

[@Razzbme]

Very powerful speech. It brings tears in my eyes because he speaks the truth and it comes from deep within his soul.

[@emulatemetheuniverse.3670]

I just saw a tiny tiny clip on Instagram and came here to find the whole speech! I only needed to hear a few words to know I wanted to hear the whole thing and that I will most likely totally agree!

[@jaye5490]

I love how he's technically biracial but he identifies as a black man. So many biracial people dont claim their blackness so its a beautiful thing to see.

[@tamarabrown3277]

@ I don't know the biracial people you have meet, I am biracial and all the ones I know Identify as black or biracial/multiracial or Mulatto

[@Razzbme]

Well I've met some as well that don't identify... Kind of sad

[@michelleobrien6996]

Really? I thought that doesn't happen. I have long wondered why when a person has a black parent and a white parent the person is always regarded as black, regardless of who the child grew up with. Barack Obama being one obvious example of this.

[@duuhwinning6589]

Not just that but the truth spoken is greater than his origin, specifically in this case ! What he said is incredibly incredible

[@mwaisegula9505]

Meghan markle only identified being black once she joined the RF and saw the support from black Hollywood

[@eve9287]

This man is just amazing listening to him was soothing he spoke raw facts and he was unapologetic looking wt his dad face when he talked was priceless ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@abdelraoufmustafa4169]

I’m back to watching this speech because I really needed to hear this 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@tysonstorms007]

Man Jesse Williams great speech at the bet awards freedom for Carl

[@tjtj6540]

He killed that 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@iaintjesus9399]

June 2024. Come back every so often just to hear this man preach

[@kevinvena474]

Me too

[@SuzanneNuttall]

So powerful and inspiring!

[@alissaharris8035]

He should be spitting rhymes, too. What an incredible human ❤

[@ashtonjaymes6133]

Holy shit, Jesse Williams is LEGIT

[@dennisowens4812]

One of the best speeches I’ve ever heard !!🎉🎉

[@EnterfrommyView]

Refresh reset regroup rejoice 2024 ❤

[@Yagirlnyesha]

He’s so fine

[@SeriousV7]

Oh shut up, did you HEAR what he said?

[@abbieC88]

​@@SeriousV7 oh shut up 😂and relax

[@michelesmith7396]

This is a man of true substance, an intelligent, articulate, and soulful human.

[@chinyereuzoigwe6852]

Who wouldn’t be proud of him. Just look at his parents. Great speech

[@donyettamadison3642]

The realest words I’ve ever heard on that BET stage💪🏽🔥

[@tamarahaman4126]

He has the most beautiful mindset 🙌🏽

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

Here I am searching for this years after it took place. Because it was very special. I am not a black man and I am not American, but my struggle is his struggle. The only difference is that, he asks for change on his country. I ask for change in the world. There will FOREVER be some form of oppression for as long as there is social inequality. For as long as we allow the wealth of humanity to be funneled towards the few while the masses struggle. Like Kropotkin said: "Competition is the way of the jungle, Cooperation is the way of civilization" Forget about color and gender or any other form of discrimination once you end social inequality. It will solve 99,999999% of all our problems, past, present and future. Just like that.

[@priyapadayatchi467]

I couldn't agree more.

[@sheilahardy791]

Astounding and telling the truth Jessi

[@TheKokine]

Just perfect!!!

[@nellygirl]

Goosebumps

[@sarahdermody6665]

Articulate, intelligent and breathtaking! ❤

[@Jazzminebanks]

Ate it up no crumbs ..

[@abbieC88]

That's the dumbest saying ever 😂

[@liloskii4810]

Just because we’re magic 🪄 doesn’t mean we aren’t real

[@Storm27ification]

Facts

[@hurricanecamille8089]

That's a great comment.

[@kevinjanega]

this is the first time i watched this i am late to the party he is a brilliant speaker well done Jesse we need more people like you giving back and trying to effect change i am canadian is a little better here take the reins sir and create a difference

[@higinooctavio-videophotogr6057]

Tell the true. Great strength brother! For Real 👊🏽❤️⭐️🌎👍🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽. Amazing there is only one world and one race ❤👊🏽

[@maximusdecimusmeridius9482]

Powerful ✊🏾

[@trishah6120]

Hes amazing, SMART and fkn handsome. Woo weee

[@Michelle-mz3jb]

Omgoodness......that man is a perfect 🎁 from GOD

[@Michelle-mz3jb]

Perfect

[@raaiqdamon5410]

Love❤️

[@mxkrvgr]

He bodied this! 🔥

[@cmoss95]

I forgot how powerful this speech was. It's time to make it relevant again

[@AccessibleNeats]

wow, & this speech only has less than 100k views in more than 3years. i find it suspicious.

[@mongoliansummer3599]

Oh Jesse. What a great man.

[@nemtstartup]

Wow!

[@Lilith._._.]

lo amo.

[@nemtstartup]

So glad to be woke🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@afrofeast]

Genius!

[@MoonDogSic]

POWERFUL SPEECH!!!

[@glindagoodwitchofnorthview8287]

Preach!

[@bhayes4422]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 4 years later 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Yagirlnyesha]

Jesse for president

[@Bella_Pixie_Girl]

Speak my brother 🎉🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tonyjulian1289]

Now look at us it’s even worse

[@kabelomonyela03]

It's the garbage rap songs we listen 😭 painful thing is that we are misguided by our own selfish people who push the agenda

[@veroniquehenrion2529]

Bravo Respect honneur aux Black vous avez mon soutien

[@tyfdh9]

He always speak truth. No holds bar. Know who U are! Know your worth so you can see the truth

[@charlottebrew8253]

Wow.

[@genegene3026]

Pressure ❤

[@thetruth3109]

Facts🎉🎉

[@superkevstar1]

Only 57K views?

[@drval3706]

Kids, do stay in school! Very important! Be bold! Ask yourself if you were in a position of power, would you be bold enough to make such a speech? Dude came with both gasoline and a match the. Set the stage and the world on fire!

[@funkysound869]

That's my brother!

[@TheStreetAnalyst305]

Why he ain’t in congress 🙏🏽🔥

[@nsaxoxo]

🙌🏾

[@420Adventures69]

Jesse for president ❤

[@annechangaiya1818]

Why did he have to chew during such a n amazing speech

[@lalaavalos6862]

❤

[@chasityferguson2836]

🙌😊

[@alexandrosk5494]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mrsford6735]

Never underestimate bright skinned black folks. We bout that life!

[@Chileesgirl]

Very well said.

[@skalawitz]

I click the video because I was like "that's marcus in the video game detroit become human." 😲

[@blueflower-qw5jj]

MARCUS!!!!’

[@barbaracollins2570]

Jesse where you at? I think you should run for president

[@Seejaykaygee]

Exactly what you said.......❤❤

[@noname-xq6tp]

Wow! Is he a poet as well?

[@That_Dude_Bacon]

The strange fruit part hit so hard. If you know you know

[@liplock9272]

Who is he, where is he ... The guy my president

[@jeremaihjackson1066]

Hi

[@itsumbre]

Y’all know why I’m here.

[@sheffdeen]

For some reason the look on Samuel L Jackson says ,” you are done son” 😔

[@LP-rp2yn]

The problem is you can not show the blind the way or tell the deaf the true they will not understand

[@autumnacrow]

Why isn't this gentleman running for president? We have a convict and a bowl of oats. I WANT MAGICAL HUMANITY TO LEAD US

[@JTamilio]

Presented by State Farm

[@notkonde]

love him so much

[@onielslifestyle]

Black is power

[@21dannylicerio]

Lol No one is listening but he's 100% right 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@buddy7616]

Samuel is embarrassed about credit card commercials?

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

Hey now don’t forget to apply for your chase credit card Samuel.

[@No_Propaganda]

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