Denzel Washington: The Only Hollywood Star Telling the Truth About Race | Larry Elder

[@LarryElderHighlights]

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[@xman9190]

You left being a sellout off of your list.

[@joannecash7243]

@@xman9190 sir, what do you mean by that? Denzel is not a sell out, nor is Larry. Hard work, church, homework after school, listening in class, these are not unique to white people and Asians. A black child, young man, young lady, has as much potential as anyone. Denzel is right. A dad in the home cuts the chances of a child going to jail or dropping out by more than 70%. Calling. Successful black man or woman a sellout is an excuse to sit back and do nothing with your God Given Potential. If Racists abound…what better revenge, what better triumph than succeeding your self and let them ferment in their own juices, which is what they deserve.

[@xman9190]

​@@joannecash7243 Who's assuming those traits are unique to white and Asian people? Apparently, you are. What's problematic about what Denzel said is what he didn't say. Denzel isn't "successful" merely because of his talent or because he had a father in his home. He's "successful" because people who came before him challenged existing barriers that would have excluded him. His answer is a cowardly, political answer that's meant not to offend the mainstream but, it doesn't help achieve progress either. He even prefaced what he said with "it starts with" (meaning that there's more), but that's as far as he's willing to go.

[@Insignificatos]

Sell yo shit Larry

[@user-nu4um2gr3d]

The same goes for white children with no father they are more likely to drop out of school and have run inns with the police.

[@RP-ks6ly]

"It starts in the home"....truer words have never been spoken. My parents divorced when I was young but he played a consistent role in my life even after he remarried.

[@nt9389]

Was your home ever torn apart by racist policing?

[@tajaicalip5323]

What about us Parents who say, "Do as I say, not as I do." Our Kids cannot say that we are not handling our business trying to be young. Our history shows we will work and taught our Kids to be respectful and appreciate our contributions in their lives. When I was raising my Kids. People will say that I never trusted Anyone to watch my Kids. The second I enjoyed being a Human Being. Somebody goes complaining to the Daddy, who I didn't want Child support from on how I am out enjoying Myself. Whoever is concerned should be the baby sitter. I think Parents should get judged on if they help their Kids in School, cooking, cleaning, and discipline. If we as Parents were there for our Kids even when we were tore up. Society needs to let us be. They let Men work on every man-made drug in the World. Hey America/ World.

[@leonelorozco2514]

Honest not precisely smart

[@S93-x1m]

Parents should teach u to love

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@nt9389 show me all the "racist policing" of non criminals.

[@caseykaelin9430]

My father worked in the correctional system for years. He said 98% of the men in prison had no father in the home. Danzel Washington hit the nail right on the head.

[@LuiKang043]

13th Amendment was made to preserve slavery. Look at the exceptions in there AND how the Prison Industrial Complex lobbies the government. There's your answer.

[@caseykaelin9430]

@@LuiKang043 Actually it does not matter. If you are white, black, or Mexican if you don't have a father in the home there is a greater chance you will end up in prison. It is just a statistical fact.

[@Bonjovichick1000]

Candice Owens has been pointing this out for years and people get angry!

[@bond2truth617]

Many of these men were without fathers due to the crack epidemic of the 1980's those who got hooked on the substance and those who sold it, and got locked up under the 1991 Crime Bill. Crack was a 2 way domino effect, that affect multiple generations.

[@caseykaelin9430]

@@bond2truth617 My father was working in the correctional systems in the 60's. This problem has been going on for a very long time. I don't doubt the Crack epidemic contributed to the problem but it did not cause it.

[@jimmyscott7414]

Every time I hear Denzel speak he just oozes wisdom. He doesn’t get baited by silly questions, just turns the question around and comes back intelligently with a thought provoking reply. He’s truly on another level ❤️

[@lofton630]

I've always had an incredible respect for Denzel; not for just his talents, but for his moral compass & wisdom. Great video!

[@johncampbell7394]

See this dude is doing. He will always pander to Republicans conservative ideology. To prove that racism doesn't exist. But the truth of the matter racism have evolved it's not blatant all the time it's sometimes like cancer malignant and dormant in its stages. But just like cancer and either way of the life opportunities of the people that is inflicted upon. Denzel is smart enough not to take the bait. Malcolm x once said the black slave was more than enough to tell the master what he wanted to know what he wanted to hear other than the truth but when he get back among his own kind they speak the truth among themselves. You can believe Denzel is with you . Real niggaz know better.

[@wdd3141]

Maybe I misheard, but it sounded as though Denzel Washington was held up as the only black in show business who cares in this way. But I think Morgan Freeman would agree with him.

[@kindalikeu.....5948]

I just love, Denzel Washington. He is a man of truth!!!!!🙏💖👈

[@locoemutwo4872]

discernment

[@dashriprock5720]

"You can't legislate love" The words of a wise man.

[@teknoaija1762]

isnt anti gay laws legislating love....

[@toeclampingfreak3218]

@@teknoaija1762 No... Anti gay laws legislates gays to love freely in marriage... The love that Denzel is speaking of is love and compassion for your fellow human beings... THAT certainly can't be legislated. I wish it could tho. Sh%t... name the "anti race" law that can be legislated for white, black, and brown people to be even on the economic field... 😏🤦🏽‍♂️ Likely not in my lifetime.

[@teknoaija1762]

@@toeclampingfreak3218 i get your point but"legislates gays to love freely in marriage"goes right over the top of my head".i think love is love no matter of the circumstances.florida`s don t say gay law isn t helping with love and compassion to your fellow human beings either.i think you have the meaning of word anti somewhat confused.what do you think it means?as for equality of opportunity for everyone in economic sense,i m 100 % for it!i live in finland and that is not a issue here.finland is known as very appealing country for immigrants as they are immediately granted same basic rights to basic income and benefits as other finnish citizens.that includes free education all the way thru university,free healthcare(including specialized hc),state subsidized housing,free daycare,child benefits that go up with every additional child!,general people s pension as it s called,extensive social security in general.at the moment you get over 1200$ per month if unemployed.we also have marriage for all law of course including gays etc.welcome to finland,bro!!??

[@widow3583]

@@teknoaija1762 U clearly failed to comprehend everything he stated to u. U have to retain the IQ of a dial-tone, and doing better needs to be your main concern. Bless your heart…and please keep your helmet on at all times‼️ SMH🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏽

[@teknoaija1762]

@@widow3583 Another one who cannot comprehend English words.You look up what anti means before you start yapping to superior IQ owners.

[@bpoirier4]

Notice how Denzel’s wife watches and listens, seemingly in admiration and mutual respect. Truly a partner. They’ve been married 40 years.

[@jokerace8227]

Frankly, I think Denzel is more intelligent than everyone else in Hollywood.

[@MaineDinero313]

You have a point

[@GentlemensAcademy]

He might actually be more intelligent like you say, meaning a higher IQ, than many/most. But in todays America, simple being a man is a standout performance. Raising your family. Taking responsibility for yourself. Blaming no invisible white cabal. Pointing the finger at no one. But doing for self and refusing to tell the cameras what they want to hear which is that you’re a victim if you’re black and the world is against you. He’s a gem. Larry is another example of a real man. He’s retweeted me before and he responds to my messages. Real good dude.

[@flacjacket]

Check out James Woods.

[@GentlemensAcademy]

@@flacjacket I’m already on his stuff

[@westbeachcustoms7341]

@Joker Ace Definately! He's a real one too

[@adanguerra6351]

Indeed we have a country to save. Long live THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏 PRAY

[@gregmulligan2878]

Thank you Patriot, for speaking up. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@doddy11767]

Your country is as visibly divided as it's ever been.. You will need to work hard as a nation to heal that.. I hope you succeed.

[@raymondparsley7442]

My God, what a man, what a message, what a difference he makes for our country, for us all... If only we listen and take heed. Thank you Denzel Washington.

[@ericridg7143]

What Mr.Washington said applies to all people of every race and religion. Love him or not he deserves to be respected for his integrity.

[@GregJoshuaW]

We are all one family. Divided by media - united by love.

[@gregbayne6229]

Applies to all races! Correct but he is talking about black people! Glad we could understand Mr. Washington

[@ericridg7143]

My personal belief is he is speaking to humanity, humanity has no race religion or economic political status. Do right by your brothers and sisters and love shall prevail !! Peace out

[@Shrink51]

Brilliant Man 🤝

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

The day we forget about race is the day when we will become 1 people.

[@mikecziraky2037]

Denzel is one of the greatest Americans ever

[@elizabethmiles8953]

I’m British, however I also think he is one of the greatest Americans and actually just a great man period. I love David Attenborough and Trevor Macdonald, he is in the same category. ❤️

[@jokeen4106]

Love Denzel. Speaks from the heart with lucidity and dignity.

[@keithremedy]

I met Denzel back in 2009 at a Warner Bros Party that my god mom was hosting & I remember him giving me a strong handshake & always looking me in the eye. He seems to be a man that lives by principles & I respect that

[@davidpepin3017]

This is breath of fresh air, someone speaking with his brain and telling the truth, getting the political aspect out of it. Love the guy!

[@vacaspen5038]

No it's lies in propaganda

[@dereksalgat9625]

69th like 😁

[@jerkyd499]

Some people can’t handle the truth! Cry yourself to sleep and never change good luck!

[@nt9389]

A rich black guy doesn't believe in racism and racists want to believe that. Something tells me you didn't need this video to form your opinion.

[@bearup1612]

@@vacaspen5038 So you are saying that Denzel Washington is full of shit. Well I think your entitled to your opinion but we would never see eye to eye. A child needs two parents.

[@Revamckillop]

What a great speech.

[@Astarkiller]

This man is a National Treasure….Wish he was our President one day. Keep fighting Larry we are here for you.

[@chasef1077]

“You can’t legislate love” 👍🏻

[@derrickjohnson9313]

As one who just came home from doing almost 13 years, it was during the middle part of my incarceration that I began to see how I kept finding myself in these situations. So I decided to evaluate my life from day one. Yes I was raised in foster care, sexually abused and abandoned by my mother. So perhaps the early part of my life could be blamed on these factors as to how my life was turning out at that point. But what I realized that I was so much older now but still doing dumb s---. And that it no longer could be blamed on my "past". Rather it was time for me to grow up, take responsibility for my actions and begin to make better decisions, re-embrace my faith and start understanding that the system did not put a gun to my head-Instead, being on life parole, I was continuing to make bad decisions, I was immature and I was very selfish. So I went to work on self and as I embark on my third year of freedom, it has made all the difference in the world.

[@daniellelabat3745]

I wish you nothing but good fortune in this world. Self awareness is everything. You got this. 🩵

[@EKING1985]

Much success brother I’m proud of you

[@PrayforMe831]

God bless you! I pray you’re doing well 🙏

[@christinaw.4626]

I pray that you have (or will) received healing on the sexual abuse and other neglect/abuse inflicted as a child. It was NOT your fault‼️ Bravo to you for doing the WORK of life by accepting responsibility for what you can control and holding yourself accountable.

[@JACKWEASEL]

God bless, take care! Don’t give up, you can do it!

[@generay6807]

We need more people like him in all colors. A good strong man who won’t compromise his beliefs for anyone.

[@nt9389]

Denzel may be strong, and he may not be changing his beliefs. But his beliefs are dead wrong. Racism is something that affects many minorities. For him to say that "change starts in the family" is fine but we all know minority families have been torn to shreds by racist policing in the US. I would much rather a strong man that will admit when he is wrong.

[@jaimeosbourn3616]

@@nt9389 And how does racism effect many minorities? And how does the problem not start in the home? You saying he is wrong does not make it so. All you are doing is empty virtue signaling.

[@johncain1727]

@@nt9389 your missing the point of the foundation of your life is family. Individual accountability; no real vested and aware parent is going to promote hanging with shit people, or not know your whereabouts at 1am, or just generally treating others and yourself with no respect. You need to dig deeper than just parrot umbrella statements if you ever want to understand why someone’s opinion differs from yours. Sorry man, but the police can’t always be the scapegoats to your life’s failures

[@LOLO-jj2by]

No just bronze colored people because we are the only people who have to continually have to explain who we are. We are who everyone else wants to be HaHaHa!

[@lilybond6485]

@johncain1727: Brilliant comment !

[@miamibeach9552]

What a shame that he wasn’t the one to be that Black American President that was needed to make a difference. To me, he’s more deserving of that Nobel Prize!

[@dougdonelson9471]

Larry is more deserving of it than that other guy.

[@el_killorcure]

That's because somebody like him would never be selected to be president. They are selected for us to vote for. Thst's why they hate Trump so much: he was not selected and somehow got elected, and they made sure that anomaly will not happen again...

[@miamibeach9552]

@@el_killorcure - You’re right, the presidents now a days are appointed via election rigged , bringing trucks full of fake ballots. But… don’t kid yourself, Americans don’t like that Dems selected Biden.

[@el_killorcure]

@@miamibeach9552 Larry Elder losing is only the beginning of Dems winning every and all elections and recalls...

[@miamibeach9552]

@@el_killorcure - Let’s see what happens after Virginia and NJ Tuesday’s vote

[@thedonitalian1923]

One of the reasons I can still watch and relate to Denzel as a Conservative. Sick of Hollywood bashing us while wanting our money

[@zerigamestenkih9020]

The Don Italian republican sicilian

[@jamesballiew6269]

Now that I feel motivated, I'll try to push myself to pass my classes and let my anger go and ignore one of my teachers

[@gramofancapisce2208]

This is the key attitude! Good on you. You can be blinded by emotion and it will control you, or you can remember your goals and look past the asshole teacher to focus on what YOU have to do. Get it done brother.

[@jamesballiew6269]

@Dylan Jenzen I mean, if a teacher treats you like a child, and you're in high school, and forces you to watch PBS media bs, if that helps

[@jamesballiew6269]

@Dylan Jenzen I can, but since she's a judge, she can do a lot without me knowing. But I can give her a bad name, the question is tho, can I do it

[@jraykotheanomaly2365]

Geez Denzel almost brought tears to my eyes... this man is a genius... wish we had more men like him

[@nt9389]

I take it that anytime someone denies that racism exists you are brought to tears?

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@nt9389 Where did Denzel deny that racism exists? He was talking about how the government cannot fix human relations. We have to learn to fry along. Families have to be strong.

[@thetreeboy.]

YES, THIS IS WHAT WE NEED. I was beginning to think there wasn't any hope for america.

[@jojobtrcook1808]

I saw this on television the day he gave this commencement speech. It gave me goose bumps, I was so moved. This gentleman has the heart and intelligence that has been lost for so many years now. I pray all people listen to Mr. Washington and follow in his footsteps. We can all do better!! Our country is so off track I am praying people start to follow. And he is right, it all starts in the home!! Parents, do your job raising your children properly. They are your responsibility to take care of, teach right from wrong and nurture.

[@rickhumphries9661]

What Denzel Washington describes are the virtues of a household when Mothers and Fathers are truly parents. He is right. However, if you or Denzel believe the only problem with race in this country is due to Black Fathers not raising their children properly, and not structurally marginalized black communities, and not police denying black youth's their due process, and not increase of violence from white supremacists. You are both idiots.

[@johncain1727]

@@rickhumphries9661 structurally marginalized communities still have schools, ymca’s, and other outreach programs through civil services (that are usually covered in graffiti and dangerous to be around at night, hence an importance of parenting); their still shit holes that peoples goals should be to move out. Idk wtf your talking about kids being denied due process based on skin color, do they not get a court appointed attorney or are you just making shit up? Their will always be racist assholes, but spewing garbage like an increase in white supremacy is callously bigoted. Whether it’s your cheap excuse to call someone racist (because they disagree with you outside a core concept), or you use it to justify your crappy life, with a crappy job, it’s still no excuse to expect pity when your truly not a victim. Btw, anyone who has ever really been through some shit, will do whatever it takes to gtfo and avoid being pitied. Get real man, this shit is so played out while never acknowledging problem attitudes and behaviors don’t lead to success

[@davidclark5739]

@@rickhumphries9661 You’re putting words in their mouths. I didn’t see where the OP or Denzel said “the only problem with race” is any one thing. Denzel Washington simply said it starts in the home.

[@fransmith8992]

@@rickhumphries9661 what violence from white supremacists?

[@joeherman8262]

I love Denzel. It takes a confident man to stand up. God Bless Him.

[@joseamericodealmeida8078]

Amen and Amen

[@vacaspen5038]

It's not standing up it's from running bullshit. Your absentee parent father or mother is saving you from their nonsense any responsibility. Abuse is a learned generational thing. Many boys aint going to prison because they learned to be criminals and abusers at the hands of their father

[@cwvos]

@@vacaspen5038 Hey guy, every comment you've made on here is negative. What the heck was your home life like growing up? I shudder to think what your kids would grow up to be with an attitude like yours.... You must of had such a lovely environment/childhood! So bubbly, happy, caring an free spirited. Got it all figured out. Guess if we follow your lead we'll all be successful.🤔 Your that guy who can run the country with no fails, Right?🤔 The Legend who's got all the answers!🤔 Vac, you got it goin on guy. Again, a true Legend, "In Your Own Mind!"🤔 Vac Aspen *The Exception* the guy the "Whole World Revolves Around"🤔 Must be nice...😳◼

[@sherellebrock6284]

I grew up with him in my life, only on TV and movies, but I always thought he was a "real" man, "real" human and really AMAZING. I am so glad he is brave enough to put the blame where it belongs for all our children.

[@floyd3930]

Thank you Larry Elder for sharing the inspirational words of Denzel Washington. Blessings Brothers

[@insidiousinflation8605]

I have always loved denzel on and off camera. A true example of a role model.

[@chrisz31974]

Yeah big time

[@leedan9887]

We need more people like him in this world

[@CoolStuffDad]

Wiser words never spoken - so much admiration for Denzel, and you, Larry- keep saving the country- props from Ohio

[@crystalshaddon6573]

One reason I Love Denzel. He is an legendary actor but more than that he is a good man. Skin color doesn't matter, you're character does!! I truly believe that America as a whole and a system feels the same way!

[@fenwayify]

Skin color shouldn't matter, only character, but in reality it always has. It mattered in Rwanda, simply by the "shade" of skin color and it clearly has and still does in America. Discrimination is actually a biological asset, that can literally mean survival. Unfortunately, such distinguishing ability can also lead to horrific applications, like slavery. The idea that America and its systems are no longer affected by skin color is not born out by the data...

[@BrainRot4Life-j4z]

@@fenwayify you’re not entirely wrong in that humans naturally fear what’s different. that doesn’t mean they can’t overcome that though. the u.s. for some reason is just trapped in a never ending circle of race issues. you guys view everything through the glasses of race. you guys still believe in race. in other countries, racists are not the people who have negative judgements upon members of different races, but rather people who are convinced, that there is enough difference between people of different ethnic heritages that goes beyond the cultural and superficial biological ones, to actually speak of a different race of human. hence the name, racist. like a fascist believes in fascism, a racist believes in race. but in north america everybody seems to think like that. and the few hippies who hold signs with “one race“ or whatever are not what i mean because they’re also of the opinion that there are races, they just act like there could be utopia where everyone to be happy which each other. im aware that there are scientific opinions who oppose this, in germany and france f.i. those are only represented on the extreme right, im not a biologist so i can’t say if it’s right or wrong. but i can say that i had friends with different skin colors and cultures since i was a child (africans and arabs) and the only differences that go beyond appearance i could ever make out are cultural and behavioural. i’m not saying those countries are free of racism (racism as in your linguistic usage) but those problems are merely due to culture clashes and the miserable failure of the governments in integrating the huge mass of refugees. regarding rwanda, you’re just misinformed. tutsi is the word for stock farmer, hutu the word for crop farmers. in the late 1800s the tutsi became increasingly socially superior due to geographic expansions of the state borders. the twa (hunters) were completely unaffected from this whole development. the german and later the belgian colonialists we’re the ones who assumed that there was a racial background to the social inequalities, but there factually was no difference in heritage or race between the groups. tutsi and hutu became (due to the social constellation) something like synonyms for ruling and ruled. the reasons for the civil war were oppression and inequality of opportunity. not race. because there was and never has been a racial difference, also not a “shade“ of skin color.

[@fenwayify]

@@BrainRot4Life-j4z Thanks for correcting me on Rwanda. I had a cursory understanding of the war and had assumed the distinctions between Hutu and Tutsi were ethnic or skin shade, but now see that was a myth promoted by colonizers. At any rate, the point I was trying to convey is just that racial issues still exist in America (and elsewhere), as they have since our founding. Endlessly emphasizing the subject of race may become counter-productive, perpetuate or even exacerbate divisions to some degree, but ignoring or denying that issues remain doesn't seem ideal either. I also don't believe such a stance will move the needle much and lead to meaningful change. For Denzel and Morgan and Oprah, they have transcended race, at least in terms of work, but in many, many areas, glaring inequality persists and more work needs to be done.

[@michaelyoung5967]

Race is the hottest topic in America. He is super intelligent.

[@fenwayify]

​@@michaelyoung5967 Since the issue of race is inherent to our founding, including genocide and slavery, it would seem a bit more than a hot topic.

[@ceciliahink6611]

I believe Denzel is the ONLY BLACK ACTOR WHO PUTS RACE ON THE BACK BURNER AND HE JUST STEPS FORWARD WITH HIS INTELLIGENCE,TALENT, AMBITION ETC. HE DOESN'T PLAY THE RACE CARD OR BLAME ANY RACE CARD!!!

[@PaulHosey]

Morgan Freeman as well.

[@jaythetitan]

Then you haven't heard Morgan freeman and Samuel l Jackson speak.

[@NoGMOGod]

He is to be respected. Truly, an honorable man. Speaks the truth.

[@helenstecenko9345]

Denzel was not going to allow those people to use him as a platform for their agenda. He is a good wise man speaking his truth.

[@susancaroline927]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ll admit it brought me to tears. There’s other things that I needed to hear also, but this was pure gold. It helps me to continue to believe that the way things were a decade ago can come back. I hope that makes sense. I’m white, 50, and I never experienced anything like what’s happening now. And I’m from a tiny little town in North Louisiana. We never had issues with race as I was growing up. We were all just alike. And we all loved and took care of each other. I’m really missing that. I’m grateful to you.

[@ShukokaiStu]

Denzel is an absolute gentleman as always! Such an inspiration.

[@ribsybrown510]

Denzel Washington is a legend. I have always said it is not the government/school/taxpayer's responsibility to raise/feed/instill morals and discipline into my child. It is my responsibility as a parent to do all those things for my child.

[@waylonwhitehead7093]

This is true. But what happens when parent's don't do that? Should we let the children suffer? And - how much do we as a society "suffer" (people who are desperately poor turn to crime more often)? I want the best, most economic solution. I am not sure that is just doing nothing in those cases where parent's are failing..

[@copiouscareerist]

If only that did the trick. To just have always said this and so it is. It may not be the government's responsibility, but as an ex teacher, it becomes our responsibility and we aren't paid extra to do so. If you've never taught (have you?) then it's harder to wrap the mind around. If you left the teachings of morals, etc. and trusted all parents all of the time, well, look at how well that has gone. It has come to the point and it's been that way, that someone else DOES INDEED need to be involved. The teachers are with these children sometimes more than the parents....actually, OFTEN. To educate in certain areas that are sometimes purposefully being overlooked at home as well as teaching children the basics on how to be a good kid going forward....these things are not often focused on at home. Parents are selfish, parents are tired, etc. etc. And I'm just talking about the ones who have parents to begin with. I love Denzel and Morgan Freeman. However, I believe they now talk from a place of privilege and forget what it is like and/or haven't done the work in order to really SEE the truth. If they were still struggling, their answers would be wildly different.

[@chrisputnam4163]

@Josh Hernandez So perfectly said!

[@chrisputnam4163]

@@waylonwhitehead7093 where the parents are failing is where the community, other relatives, teachers etc need to step up. There's alot of "not my problem" attitudes in the country until it becomes our problem then its "how did it get like this?" It took 7 years in and out of Juvenile facilities since the age of 9 for me to finally let what people who were trying to help me said sink in. Then I changed my life. Graduated HS on time, got a good job, own my own home, etc. It's possible for anybody, but sometimes people just need a little more help.

[@magsbayou]

@Josh Hernandez I applaud your magnanimous efforts that allowed you to achieve so much. Please allow me to share a different perspective and one that I had to learn after being so negative against my own community. I learned that black people in the US are one of the few groups that had to constantly rebuild after enduring destruction of what they already built. While they were fighting to rebuild, they faced obstacles intentionally put into place to hinder their ability to thrive. Obstacles like inadequate public transportation, food and job deserts and more. They also defunded schools and shifted funds to prisons for profit and then over policed the community seeking every reason to incarcerate someone. Do you know how many fathers were lost due to police violence, gang violence or simply pushed out due to their inability to provide? Once someone got a record, it severely hindered them from overcoming it to become gainfully employed. I say that not as an excuse but to say it takes herculean efforts to overcome those obstacles and begin to thrive. I experienced it. A single mom at 17 and living alone. Sometimes homeless. Standing at the bus stops at 11 at night to goto work all night. Trusting someone to care for your very young child. One time, I trusted the wrong person and found my 1 year old sitting out on the back porch during winter with nothing on but an extremely wet diaper, freezing and crying. Which is funny because he was clothed in pajamas when I left. I slowly worked my way up, paid my way through college and ended up with a career that allowed me to travel around the world, own a home and more. It wasn't easy. It was lonely, scary, and didn't allow me to properly take care of myself. Once I had an opportunity to live abroad, I saw the difference in good education, free higher education, healthcare, livable wages even at McDonald's, jobs and foods in every community can make a difference in young people's lives. I see how kid's can count on their parents even if they are working compared to the US. My son's school called me at work to tell me he was missing. I told my boss I had to leave and why and they basically said it wasn't important and to get back to work. I risked losing my job to go and find my son. I found him laying in a pool of water having a severe asthma attack. Luckily my manager's manager overhead and chastised them and I didn't lose my job. However imagine if I didn't have the added stress of job loss while I look for my missing son? I am sorry for being long winded, I just wanted to share a different perspective that not everyone in those communities believe the opportunities exists because they themselves come from families that lost so much and it is fair of them to say "the white man won't let them have anything." It is why I truly support mentoring programs to help get rid of that mentality so they too can thrive even in a country that is hostile for them.

[@paulmcdonald4232]

"You can't legislate love", is a great statement. As an American, it is better to want to love than to be told to love.

[@twofishes8846]

Very inspiring grad speech, thnx for replaying that montage Mr Elder.

[@javierechezarreta4623]

God bless you both Larry and Denzel. How is inspiring you guys are. Hopefully any young can have a father like yourselves in house.

[@blackredneck4378]

Elders is a true sellout. I wouldn't want that trash for a father.

[@cayea4076]

@ Blackredneck Just because Larry Elder has a mind of his own, doesn't mean he's a sellout. It's racist to assume he must think or talk in a certain way just because of his skin color.

[@blackredneck4378]

@@cayea4076 really, a Black man who doesn't have a problem with slavery because as he have said "because it was legal" makes him trash in my book.

[@oneitalia2312]

@@blackredneck4378 You have it all wrong. You will never achieve greatness with that attitude.

[@blackredneck4378]

@@oneitalia2312 you are talking to the wrong person. Take this conversation to the traitors Elders and Owen. Those two oreos have nothing coming in the Black community.

[@felkerforcongress]

No matter how many times i hear these words, it always brings tears to my eyes.

[@icebrakes1]

He's not the only one. Morgan Freeman, Lil Wayne. And many more. I hope this helps people see the truth he speaks the truth. Dame great man and actor too.

[@garyviehe9365]

And don't forget Thomas Sowell.

[@petegeorgopoulos7708]

💯 and notice all is contrary to media influence.

[@randygreenfield4312]

Lil Wayne?!? GTFOH

[@icebrakes1]

Not sure why the sarcastic Lil Wayne comment. Not my cup of tea in music but that doesn't make him any less of an opinionated person. At least he's speaking out these days with cancel culture living in their moms basement. That's Big.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

Jesse Lee Peterson

[@norseman5041]

He is telling the truth you know; it starts at home. Nothing but respect for this man. I wish I had him as a friend, not because he is famous, but because he is someone you can look up to.

[@Eden639]

Fantastic, when I hear Denzel Washington speaking like this I don’t see a black man, I see a powerful human being, the race is besides the point. It’s time that people don’t buy into victim hood of any kind and realize the personal power is, and has always been yours. Thank you God almighty. Thanks Larry, I wished you were governor of California.

[@davidconnor1870]

Hi.. Marseille

[@xman9190]

Right, it's the responsibility of people to overcome racism, not the responsibility of racists to not be racist. Gtfoh.

[@waynekennedy7922]

How can you not love this man. He means every word he says

[@Pepper-rn4hh]

Yes, He does seem very genuine in what he says. He is a breath of fresh air. I'm tired of the "woke" crowd in Hollywood and in the press. Excellent that this man has the wisdom and strength to stand against the narrative.

[@phild8095]

I spent a year as a substitute teacher in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford is a post industrial wasteland of poverty and hopelessness. Several times I tried to encourage the kids to realize that the future of their grandchildren was their responsibility. Their grandchildren could live in the hood or in a nice neighborhood, but they had to make the correct choices to make that happen.

[@sonicjet7759]

Denzel Washington is the smartest man, he can look beyond race and give us hope for humanity 🙏😇

[@daynevickers1079]

The man speaks truth and expresses it in such a way that anyone can understand it if they are willing to listen. The world would be a much better place if we all did exactly that.

[@lioness7772]

“Don’t confuse movement with progress” DENZIL WASHINGTON. PUT GOD FIRST”

[@lioness7772]

Helping gods proof to you, that hard work does pay, you can get what you want in life

[@lioness7772]

@Haariet WardI’ve got a great life thank you! Have you?

[@deniseberman8633]

This was an amazingly beautiful speech. My sentiments exactly. For those that use poverty and race as excuses for crime, not true. Ethics, morals love of God the will to strive for excellence this is what matters. Denzel is talking about being human regardless of circumstances and color. He touches on how even those with beauty, wealth, possessions have such turbulent lives, multiple divorces, unhappy children, drug abuse. He works in that that world and yet maintains his principles. Chris Tucker too. God bless them.

[@dvb8637]

Everything is accurate except the love of God part. Smh. You dont need god or love god to know what morals and values are, what is right or wrong etc... you learn these traits from home, from parents if they doing their job as parents. If people truely need a god to learn these traits it litterally means the parents failed as being a parent and that those people dont have logic and common sense and are weak minded.

[@nakielwatson3154]

But poverty does play a part yes it stems frm the father being absent in the household but if u see your mom struggling your gonna wanna help and a lot of ppl will look at u and judge u cuz how u look not jus saying black because your less fortunate soo that’s when kids and ppl turn 2 the streets or fast $ Denzel is right but the system is setup more soo 4 black men 2 fail look at how they punish black drugs vs white drugs (crack and cocaine)also racism still is very much alive it’s not impossible for a black man to be wealthy or established but it’s more of a challenge then it is for a white man black ppl have everybody against them majority the time and when I say everybody I mean everybody even our own be against us growing up I’ve had rights violated often illegal search and seizure just for walking and we were kids and it happened constantly and guess who it was black cops it was 1 black cop everybody knew dude got mad 1 time cuz we ain’t speak back and stopped his car and harassed us why?? 2 prove 2 the white man and his peers that he was backing blue not black as I said Denzel is right but lest not act like it’s still huge pbms in this country if your not white

[@LonnieBhi]

@@dvb8637 False, if humans didn't listen to God we would commit all kinds of atrocities. The bible clearly states what ungodly behavior is.

[@christinemckinney-xv2zv]

@LonnieB Adolf Hitler justified the slaughter of millions of Jewish people by stating that "Got Mitt Uns" or " God Is On Our Side".

[@kln58cub]

​@@dvb8637 your opinion and the attitude behind it is part of the problem. You have a right not to believe but not to ridicule others for their belief in something higher than themselves. RESPECT for another's beliefs goes a long way to heal hate.

[@mynameis......23]

"Don't just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference" - Denzel Washington.

[@lilybond6485]

@mynameis……23: - and that was my goal. Once I made that decision - I felt catapulted by some outside force - pushing me almost effortlessly in the direction I needed to go - the right people showing up in my life - the right situations, circumstances - there was no stopping me. I succeeded. It was like - divine intervention.

[@xhogun8578]

We need more people in the world like Denzel Washington. So articulate, love how he doesn't allow reporters to dictate the narrative.

[@nathansaunders552]

Weird...Denzel says the sytem is rigged. All black folks know this. Why did larry edit thst out?

[@ingfig1]

@@nathansaunders552 … please explain your statement that “the system is rigged. ..all black folks know this.”

[@nathansaunders552]

@@ingfig1 not a problem. In the interview Denzel srates the system is rigged. The "system" in this particular instance refers to the American judicial system. We as Americans know that the American judicial system legalized bias against minorities and tolerated said bias once deemed illegal. So black people are keenly aware the "system" is rigged.

[@solesoledad100]

...so articulate. Many Black People are articulate. That statement says a lot.

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Tommy Sotomayor!

[@AnthonyGarcia-se2yd]

This is the type of honesty we need! God bless Denzel, my man!

[@michaelmanago8690]

I love his speech and the values it teaches.

[@riogrande5761]

I have a lot of admiration for Denzel. I really enjoy his movies and he has a lot of common sense and wisdom that isn't necessarily in line with the narrative of the mainstream media. Thank you Larry for posting this!

[@riogrande5761]

@will smith No, but I happen to stumble onto this and agreed. I take it you are a lib by your response.

[@sandymaholik5506]

I've seen that speech before and was impressed. Thanks for the reminder of the good we have in this country.

[@aamarmostafa9024]

I love Denzel he is a free man he is really well educated and talented

[@jesussavestrinahaifa5884]

OMG I've loved Denzel since I was a young teenager and my respect and admiration has only increased witnessing his courage to speak truth.

[@markgray2733]

So theirs no racism in the courts....no state prosecutors and defence attorneys with racist thinking that don't care about a young black male getting a second chance..... instead they look at him as a throw away

[@JimBlueFitness]

I have always been a Denzel fan for his amazing work as an actor. But over the years I've grown to like him way more for the PERSON he is, apart from his job. Thanks for sharing these clips and for your efforts to see beyond race to humanity.

[@gregmulligan2878]

I certainly do not agree with much of Mr. Washington's politics, but he has a valid point. My father served his country 18 years in the USMC. My brother and i had rules. And consequences if the rules were broken. And we had an example to follow. Young males, black, brown or white, need a role model. Without that, they make the same mistakes that young men have made throughout history. Thank you Mr. Elder for your service to our great nation. Knowledge is a powerful thing. Thank you for sharing. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@scsmith4604]

I really do not know what his politics are or if I agree with him or not....and I think that is his biggest appeal.

[@dbizi440]

Young females need a good Father role model as well, without that they get lost and fall into every man's hands

[@chargerdad210]

He didn’t say anything political, he was saying all things of common sense

[@WhoStoleMyAlias]

@@chargerdad210 To a democrat, that is both political and wrong.

[@jasonleveck8546]

From holly wood to uncle scam, it's been a systematic attack on men and boys in this country for decades. From telling boys they can't be boys, feminizing us, or portraying men on tv and movies as being morons and fools, who cannot do anything, without a "strong female-leader", the commies have implemented a highly effective plan.

[@TheAmateurEditor]

The micro-expressions on Denzel's face when he gets asked those clearly loaded questions is very telling. He is a great actor, capable of portraying a wide range of emotions, characters and personalities, but as soon as they ask him to race-bate, he gets that fiery look in his eyes.

[@nt9389]

That look in his eye was him abandoning his community.

[@patriciasanderson2171]

@@nt9389 we are all responsible for our own actions. He's just telking the truth.

[@hussainomar1729]

No doubt being black in America is an uphill task but don't we need to put in effort . How long will we be passing the buck We should stop giving ammunation to our detractors

[@paulrobinson6697]

@@nt9389 That look in his eye was him refusing to be a professional victim.

[@richardmilliken8705]

@@nt9389 It's not his responsibility to take care of your family. It's the Father's responsibility to provide & take care of his family. "It starts in the home," "If the father is not in the home the boy will find a father in the streets. I saw it in my generation and every generation before me, and everyone since." "If the streets raise you, then the judge becomes your mother and the prison your home." Denzyl Washington

[@rogermorris-zd4dp]

Larry, that was awesome. I saw many youngsters agreeing with what he was saying. GOD SPEED to you and Denzel. love you all.

[@roddwilson6791]

That brought tears! What you do & how you act is what makes you you! Bucket list giant hugs to this awesome person!

[@trawlins396]

Denzel has always been wise.

[@trawlins396]

You'd be surprised how many blk ppl think just like him. He reminds me of my dad and uncles. The problem is the Leftist media doesn't want the public to know ppl like Denzel exist.

[@jasonsmithy6822]

Love denzel

[@marlon1171]

I do hope to meet him and shake his hand one day.. There aren’t too many human beings like Denzel Washington left in this strange world we’re in and that’s a hell of a shame because we desperately need their wisdom and humanity.

[@bobbyjones6668]

Denzel has done so much for so many people, a true class act and incredible human being

[@TruthLivesNow]

I loved the look his wife gave in that one interview!

[@trawlins396]

She knew he was speaking Truth!

[@jessicajacklin2958]

I know, to know you have that man as your husband, she looked so proud.

[@brainscott8198]

I thought that might be his mom!...ooops! my bad...she do look older than him...a lot older.

[@helenreidt3315]

I have such respect for Mr Washington !!! And he's a brilliant actor to boot ❤

[@itsallgood2]

Fantastic!

[@mauricebarcenas]

My respects for Larry Elder and Denzel Washington. For the record I am Hispanic from El Salvador.

[@nowuknow7364]

Denzel is intelligent enough to speak about race relations in this country without controversy. No one knows how he really feels unless you are engaging in a PRIVATE conversation with him in his home.

[@stevestumpy6873]

Denzel might make for a good running mate

[@NFawc]

He's level headed enough to be what Obama could have been!

[@sebastians.s65]

As a Hispanic, a Mexican-American, it is truly such a joy to watch, listen and admire these two wonderful men, Mr. Elder and Mr. Washington. Both are so inspirational. 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@kh-sg3rd]

To who

[@denysarcuri1213]

Jesus!

[@mannylopez9844]

🙏👍

[@kh-sg3rd]

They both support building the wall I bet you support keeping your peeps out don't give me that right wing talking points as long as they come legally

[@denysarcuri1213]

@@kh-sg3rd Amen.

[@karlasolis7316]

I really like his answers to the reporters, he doesn't get insulted and is rude to them he gives them a honest response and something to think about, I also admire , he doesn't play the victim when asked about race rather he has shown with his skill, humanitarian, intelligence and soul who he is, a man of honor , respect and God , and he put his energy and hard work to be who he is now, thank you Mr. Denzel for your great example and congratulations to you and your beautiful wife on a long committed marriage .

[@nicholasvecchiola4964]

Hey Larry, it ain’t just black kids who need to hear that message, and I’m not comparing the circumstances of my life to those of a kid growing up in the projects, surrounded by crackheads and gang bangers, but I do know what it’s like to grow up inside a system that offers it’s children justifications and excuses rather than inspiration and guidance.. Denzel can only do so much. We need more like him.

[@copee2960]

Denzel always came across as a stand up man.

[@mariak993]

Thank you, Mr. Washington, for your inspirational words. Some of us adults need to listen carefully to improve our lives.

[@amenasce]

One of my favorite not just actor but human. So balanced, so honest, so objective and matter of fact. Bless him.

[@kylesummers1565]

Always liked Denzel. Hope he stays the course. Peace, Love!

[@marklespreier3696]

Thank you for this... This is a message for all good men.

[@cjwsydney]

What a man. Superb speech without race, woke or political rhetoric. The message is beautifully articulated and I feel so privileged to be able to enjoy it. Love from Australia.

[@Celtic_Thylacine]

That you CW?

[@aqhasassy]

He’s brilliant, kind, giving, great actor, Christian & family man. What’s not to like. ❤️

[@rozita4547]

Love you Denzel Washington!! Love how he speaks from the heart with such common sense! You the man! Denzel!

[@zovalentine7305]

At a time (now) when common sense is not so common✊

[@joe2271]

How can anyone dislike this video. That commencement speech was so inspiring. Absolutely brilliant.

[@GeneralG1810]

Because it goes against the "You're a victim because there were slaves 200 years ago" narrative

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Okay so yall say the same about jews right?

[@joe2271]

@@HomerunsamSOSA what?

[@gailcarey3597]

I appreciate Denzel for his integrity and fearlessness. He confidently navigates the swamp water of negativity and puts his trust in God.

[@bryanfox2735]

Always liked Denzel !!! 💯💪😎🇺🇸👀

[@dougkrone3785]

Larry, we haven't met personally but we are friends! Thank you

[@wg8561]

As a white man I have to say he's an absolute legend on and off screen! This man is a role model for us all.

[@ToddWCorey1]

Best speech I've ever heard!

[@robertabell9182]

Thank you 🙏 Larry, Appreciate y’all to bring us the Truth News 📰. Kudos to Denzel Washington and great Patriot’s standing for Truth and Law. God Bless America 🇺🇸 and the Rule of Law. All day long Yahoo

[@brandyramos9372]

Im thankful for Denzel for being who he is a great role model.

[@johndavis2270]

Thank you Larry! Keep up the good work!!

[@baiaforev2407]

Me too!

[@makanaima]

We need more leaders in America like Denzel.

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

God bless Denzel and thank you for Larry Elder

[@vacaspen5038]

Shame on him

[@dano1956]

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reedirokaj]

Larry elder😂the guy who said slave reparations should go to slave owners because they lost their property

[@monnieannbee8197]

I don’t think that I can love Denzel Washington anymore than I do right now!!! Love this, Larry!

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

I've been saying the same things for a long time-great to hear a (well-known) black man also say it.

[@RebeleneM]

Mr. Washington is pure class 💯

[@agent_ethan]

Denzel is not only a great actor but also a great man, he stands for what its right. Impossible not to love him

[@AnneDaly-t4d]

Denzel thank God for your commonsence , good on you'you lovely human being.

[@tribeofnan888]

He's such a gentleman. See how hard he bites his lip after each question regarding race. He REFUSES to be baited by the weak and shallow mind. His restraint is commendable. The power of logic love and common sense will prevail.