Cyril DeGrasse Tyson: In His Own Words

A compilation of excerpts from interviews and speeches given by Cyril DeGrasse Tyson discussing anti-poverty programs, a vision for African-American think tanks, and much more.
Contains footage from NBC News, Rise Up North and Washington University Libraries, and Tyson Family Archives.

[@UdayNatt]

Damn. Man knew how to give a speech. No wonder Dr. Neil is a brilliant science communicator. It's in their DNA.

[@startpage717]

Agree...

[@J_House]

Yes, but not just DNA, it's parenting as well...

[@cdanielh128]

Not sure how this popped up on my feed but thank you. The context around his words over the years is so very real. Most want change. Many complain about change not happening fast enough. It takes a wise and driven person like this man and others to actually go and tediously make change happen. Not by fists, or fire, or screaming at everyone around him. No he looks at the problems no one wants to wait for to be fixed and actually works to connect the dots and make real change. Long lasting change. We can get lost in wanting utopia tomorrow, but must remember how far we have come in this mans lifetime. He did not say we are finally here, he says its only just begun. There are many times many more steps we need in this country to make sure everyone can find their place to contribute to a better tomorrow and future for our future generations. What an honor it would have been to sit with this person and soak up his wisdom. Thank you again for sharing this online so that we can get a small snippet of wisdom in these times of frustration.

[@dianafromcalifornia5127]

Brilliant energy. Need thousands of men like this, intellect and humanitarian. Allow participants

[@joeschmoe8685]

Once you learn about N.D.T. and both his parents, it is pretty clear they are one of the most honorable, noble, educated and humanity oriented families our nation has ever produced. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@valdapeterson8427]

Amazing man...wisdom is everything

[@vincentlewis5188]

Wow! this is the Father of Niel DeGrasse Tyson, I've been following Dr. Tyson from sometime now so I guess this is the reason why this ended up in my feed.

[@reusablecorpse]

Sometimes, for change, you have to fight for each step. This man's life shows this to be true. And we all have to remember to keep stepping.

[@JusListenEnt]

💯

[@vino1954]

Season 3 episode 10 Godfather of Harlem brought me here.

[@williedakid263]

Lol I said damn is this green ass nigga who fired Maime N.D.C daddy

[@vino1954]

This brilliant man was trying to get our version of black think tanks like the federalist society and lobbying groups for black interest over 30 years ago.and we out here still marching and begging to be treated fairly.

[@deolihp]

He’s just like Neil!!!

[@SkidaFTB]

Wow. Agent.

[@TheBlackEsquire]

He definitely didn't get this perspective from his pops Cyril

[@inlovewithi]

Is this Mike Tyson's father?

[@JusListenEnt]

No, it's Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson's father and Ellect's grandfather.

[@runnininthe80s84]

Yes

[@robertridley9279]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mankind8088]

Yep that🥊🔭🌐🌌

[@skate103]

Epic!😂😂

[@pretzelbobrocks2865]

Sounds like he's looking for the masonic order. Hmmmm.!!

[@rlsimmons1214]

The Prototype! Pure New Yorker!