I Am Not Your Negro clip - Future of America

[@mariel6390]

"I can't be a pessimist because I'm alive. To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that human life is an academic matter. So I am forced to be an optimist. I forced to believe that we can survive. And we must survive."

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

I have been a pessimist, and aware of it, for as long as I can remember but I have never been able to express the foundation of this pessimism so succinctly.

[@dangeo1020]

Dan Walls ....WHAT???

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

@@dangeo1020 Hey man, don't knock it, that was art!

[@chrisreaves6399]

@Dan Walls bro get off the drugs

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

this is original music homemade. my family were exiled. . australia is a private company registered on USEC and a prisoner of war camp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ63fGZ8p7t5h5o

[@Bigbot97]

In this clip you can truly see how heavily the issues of the day weighed on him.

[@lamonmae]

Same issues today

[@Bigbot97]

@Bellicose Ataraxia You are simply looking for a platform for your propoganda... your reply has ZERO TO DO WITH THE CLIP OR EVEN THE DOCUMENTARY!!!

[@AQWVegeto]

@Bellicose Ataraxia one bad apple spoils the whole batch

[@Gaiafreak6969]

@Bellicose Ataraxia there's a difference between citizens killing citizens and civil servants killing civilians. If you can't tell the difference you might have fascist brainworms

[@bphlatsax75]

Those issues of those days weighed heavily on everyone. Everyone just didn't have a microphone. Nothing has changed. I hope one day it will.😐😐

[@EZIEKIEL26]

“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have”. -James Baldwin

[@JamesOutonBond]

@G N what's the lie?

[@JamesOutonBond]

It's funny, the reason systemic racism still exist, is the same reason why you dont believe it does...Apathy

[@JamesOutonBond]

@G N I completely believe in being the master of my own destiny (pun intended) and I am. But telling me the system isnt favoring whites, blacks dont get discriminated against, and BLM is a lie is like telling a swimmer he isnt wet lol...I'm in the water, I know where I am and I know what's happening to me and my people. Sadly, if you cant see it's because you dont want to.

[@JamesOutonBond]

@G N lmao okay

[@EZIEKIEL26]

G N The problem is, that whole “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps” line is old and played. There plenty of historical facts that black communities has built their own, only for the black communities to be destroyed by white people and government. Let’s start with the Emancipation Proclamation. Abe Lincoln gave black people their 50 acres and a mule, only after Lincoln was assassinated, did Andrew Johnson sign an order called “Military Reconstruction” in which all the land that black slaves built on to create black communities was taken from them and given back to the slave owners who lost their slaves. Payments in forms of reparations was also given to those slave owners for their economic hardships after losing their slaves. 2. Rosewood and Tulsa Oklahoma were black thriving communities until white people and the government came into those communities, starting riots, looting and burning those communities to the ground, then laws were passed to insure that black communities like those would never be built again. 3. Then there’s the “Federal Housing Association of 1934” that issuers that white people would receive loans for housing and black people would not. This ushered in what is known as “Red-Lining”. It still exist today. Not to mention that I had skipped passed Jim Crow and Segregation. So please stop with your ignorance. Black people continue to pull ourselves up despite what we already know what we’re face with out here globally. And if there’s a poor white person in America, somewhere down the line, they fucked up on their own, laws wasn’t created to disenfranchise them like it was for black people. Mind you, Lebron James made it out the hood only to end up in Hollywood where the “N” word was spray painted on the gates of his home. So you see, it doesn’t matter if black people do make it in life, racists systemic structures/laws still exist and fuels this country.

[@sp691]

The fact that James Baldwin is not taught in schools proves everything about American education you need to know.

[@petrosgrandi2662]

You are right

[@gellegrainja9805]

🌿☘🌻...

[@Kyle-li8wi]

We read Fire Within at my school

[@cashJOHNNYcash17]

Nothing like this Should be taught in schools. Schools Shouldn't dictate what children think. Parents should decide what people thier children learn from.

[@GDL364]

Maybe it’s because I’m from a Black city but we read James Baldwin in high school

[@Ngamotu83]

Every American, every person should be just as familiar with James Baldwin as they are with Martin Luther King, if not moreso. Where MLK was inspiring, Baldwin was insightful.

[@yodastar26]

Yes, I couldn't agree more. His works are very insightful and frankly speaks more about the past, the present and the future with reality. MLK was more ideological and wanting to keep everyones spirits and hopes up.

[@Rubylove48]

Very few people in the us are familiar with mlk either. They all including Malcolm x should be studied more. Period.

[@mua2]

Every American should be familiar with Malcolm X above both MLK & Baldwin. There is no justice without dignity and Malcolm X was the person that spoke to that most effectively.

[@remainloyaltoyour0wnsoil580]

mua2 tell em again they don’t fuckn kno

[@panama2468]

@@mua2 💯

[@lauramartin5579]

James Baldwins work is, perhaps, more relevant than ever. Should be on the school curriculum

[@noahd7052]

@J Jackson i was lucky enough to go to a school where his work was taught. Not all of america is going downhill. There is still hope.

[@KS-kw1gb]

I think the best way history should be taught should be the most uncomfortable parts of history

[@StrategicWealthLLC]

K S - Why only the uncomfortable parts? As parents, we know it is bad to constantly criticize our children. In business, we know we cannot always criticize our employees. We have to both critique when things are wrong and motivate with a positive view of what is and what will be. On a much more subtle but direct point, there are several social scientists who observe that Africans (with black skin) immigrating to America do quite well. Better than white Americans, in fact. When postulating why they do so well, especially relative to native born black Americans, the answer relates back to the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. Think about what that means. That highly suggests that native born black Americans children have created for themselves a mental prison... because they have been raised to feel they live in a deeply racist country in which they can never succeed. Immigrant children from Africa, not having been raised in that social and cultural milieu, have no such mental chains, find themselves successful in America. res.mdpi.com/d_attachment/socsci/socsci-07-00024/article_deploy/socsci-07-00024.pdf

[@ananthuajay6470]

@Personal Personal N you back to Europe.

[@KS-kw1gb]

@@StrategicWealthLLC I never said only and I agree with you

[@neosoul7422]

Love how he talks ....so soothing. I can feel the heaviness of his heart.

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

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[@snoopy_peanuts_77]

they still have not listened to you my friend.....from 2020

[@chriso1523]

Isn’t it amazing?! 😔

[@doc4636]

I did. ✊🏾

[@bari891]

@@jacobrobison9650 nah , cult followers like you.

[@deniseelalala85]

HLLVN I’m so curious why America hangs on so tightly to this? I watch old Malcom X, MLK, James Baldwin debates and speeches and time hasn’t moved. Malcom X seemed at some time to believe it may never be erased. It just doesn’t make any sense at all. We’re all people, I just never understood this desperate desire to hang on so tightly to this hatred and division, for what? We are all someone’s child.

[@irelandfortheirish7077]

@@ThrillFinity lol delusions

[@ratso69ful81]

. "If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and pull it out six inches, there's no progress. If you pull it all the way out that's not progress. Progress is healing the wound that the blow made. And they haven't even pulled the knife out much less heal the wound"... Malcolm X

[@carolineyelding8239]

Not even one inch.

[@MohamedAli-kj5yy]

That was brilliant

[@MrT-nh6di]

Still relevant in 2020, Brilliant mind this man had.

[@davidnorwood5685]

Hi, my name is David and I don’t think I’ve ever owned or castrated a negro.

[@gfgfjjfgjfkfjgj9672]

Mr Tafari you can’t actually be wearing such a hat. Thank-you

[@WickedXombieDigiKing]

Yep I keep sharing it

[@kristjanrom9429]

No it isn't

[@YouMe-gx5uu]

I never have either Dave

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

This man is a beautiful soul, he's keeping hope alive but he has suffered, his eyes say it all, the pain, he has bared witness to a lot with his eyes, horrors I'm sure. He has suffered. It is. 2020 I can't believe this is still happening America you have got to evolve, enough is enough. Rascism hatred has got to end. We are ONE HUMANITY, ONE♥️♥️🇨🇦

[@MsZephyra]

I heard the first nation's people in Canada are treated just as badly...

[@burntout4268]

Wow. Very dramatic

[@BigMac4459]

Ok guys let's ship 1000 violent 6' 5" 230lb black men to this Canadian guys community. He sounds like he's begging for diversity, that's what he'll get. Just dont be a racist and try to defend yourself against them or anything. Thanks -Amerivan white guy who grew up in black neighborhoods

[@nativepatriot9279]

@@BigMac4459 nailed it dude.i grew up in Baltimore city.i hear ya all to well brother

[@essirenhier7489]

I said there’s only one death with multiple bearth. Think like your oppressors and you will win. No other solution.

[@darnellmagruder283]

Mr. James Baldwin was a GIANT his analysis of race in America was spot on and too intelligent for the purveyors of their own racist ideology.

[@YZER19]

Analysis of race in the world

[@fightfannerd2078]

life makes you racist

[@mikefallopian3191]

Whose racist ideology...the Black Muslims ?

[@michaeladams8303]

The chilling point is that Americans, white Americans, must figure out, and figure soon! (para) "why was a n'g invented, and still NEEDED, in the first place!" But the delusion of race operates as an insidious narcotic within the white psyche, deflected and dismissed when it's raised, without any meaningful attempt to contemplate the consequence of its existence, the consequence to the future, the consequence of what was, and presently, being lost.

[@LJStability]

My God, what a man. The ending part of this film was so powerful and struck a cord in me in so many ways. It's amazing how someone could put into words what so many people of color have been saying. But in a way that makes you truly reflect on these questions as a reflection of yourself. It's so sad that I wasn't taught this in school or allowed to read his work.

[@redacted9506]

That is the voice of a brilliant, weary man.

[@amazinggrace9073]

Iridescent Silhouette who cares . What does this have to do with us ? The transatlantic slave trade was the biggest baddest and cruelest of all of history . There was no other race who suffered as such and still to this day . Stop being a annoying white person

[@amazinggrace9073]

Iridescent Silhouette you sound stupid . Don’t compare your puny slavery with ours . Good day . And what ever color you are who gives a shit 🤷🏾‍♀️certainly not me

[@redacted9506]

Iridescent Silhouette bruh this was literally the most pointless response, why did you choose MY comment to reply too??

[@amazinggrace9073]

Iridescent Silhouette hmm I see now . You’re obsessed with black people . That’s fine as long as you continue to support and watch our videos I’m not mad

[@organizedmicrowave4414]

@@amazinggrace9073, Are you trying to fuel racism? Jesus man.

[@walzhi7378]

Mr. Baldwin he was a great writer. As an imigrant, I recommend all his books. His message is still so power in today world

[@jerrypalmer9163]

I’ve never met a castrated black person. Only fools doing what fools do.

[@MsZephyra]

Don't feed the troll. 💜 James Baldwin

[@rlfdfd5059]

Immigrant? Expat you mean?

[@andrewkohler3707]

​@holio Assuming facts not in evidence. This may come as a shock to you, but 1) James Baldwin was not a Stalinist and 2) thinking James Baldwin was an incredible human being and infinitely wise does not mean that you hate white people. Baldwin did not hate white people. Ibram X. Kendi, in How To Be an Antiracist (2019), very explicitly says that hatred of white people is indeed a form of racism, despite the fact that some liberal types say that isn't the case (Kendi is right, of course). That you think of a statement praising Baldwin as anti-white says a lot, in fact, about *you*. It sounds like you need to take Baldwin's advice at the end about "find[ing] out why."

[@themfingmfer]

holio please get off the opioids.

[@sandrapatterson8901]

Powerful insightful relevant today as back then.

[@hughparker3971]

White Fragility has many voices. Except for the native peoples, we are all strangers here. It is just that some of us choose to treat others strangely.

[@judah2523]

Not really. This is what, 60 years old. Shit, you know blacks couldn’t know that bayard was gay. Would have ruined everything.

[@judah2523]

Hugh Parker there are no natives to this land. Remove the filter.

[@judah2523]

jasno ko dan then Indians need to go back to russia

[@judah2523]

Lano Del Rey your ancestors immigrated here like all the rest. It’s never been first come first serve. Remove the filter.

[@theanxoiushero800]

I’ve never heard of James Baldwin until now. I’ll do what my school failed to do and actually educate myself

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

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[@andrewkohler3707]

Wow, someone responded to a comment on a video of James Baldwin delivering one of the most morally and intellectually brilliant statements of his life by posting a link to Ray Comfort, one of the most morally and intellectually feckless people who's ever become famous. And the video is wholly irrelevant, too.

[@themfingmfer]

Lion of Judah, Lamb of God You have to be a complete imbecile to post a link of this ridiculous charlatan in response to an oratory delivered by this brilliant man. Please get off the drugs, Jethro.

[@TheHardys01]

That is the key mate. Self Education.

[@foreverlaila4934]

Last school year my English teacher dedicated majority of the semester to discuss racial, gender, immigration, and poverty issues. We watched this movie in class and read a bunch of James Baldwin’s writings. It was a wonderful experience. I loved it even more because my teacher was a white male. I never had a white teacher before who openly talk about these issues. When we started these topics he straight up said as a white straight man he could never fully understand what it is like to be anything but that but he he will try his best to discuss the subjects(mainly by having us as a class lead the discussion and him saying as a moderator/guide). I believe all schools should undergo a deep dive like we did. Before that all of history or English would talk about slavery and Jim Crow, and would very briefly talk about the major racial problems still present today. I had to teach myself about ongoing racial themes. Not every child is willing to go that extra mile. It is so important school’s teaching about ongoing racial issues or those children(the future voters and leaders of our nation/world) will live a in a blissful ignorance which could have been torn down as a youth

[@JM-bg2le]

Very poignant….

[@fartzerelli1385]

What a brilliant well-spoken man.

[@nyakwarObat]

If you around numbskulls then yeah cos to some it's a regular flex in their hood

[@fartzerelli1385]

@@nyakwarObat um what?

[@swellyinmybelly1362]

@@nyakwarObat Srsly think that all black people live in the hood.

[@danielwallace1759]

@@nyakwarObat fuck off

[@nuna2968]

What does that mean, well spoken Man? As if to say, there is another way to speak ? Unreal

[@godslove6408]

Not an optimist or pessimist. A realist. I am not your mind to dig or your scapegoat.

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

Praise The Lord.

[@DaLilShorty8999]

".....is precisely as dark or as bright as the American future" 👌🏻

[@teecarter4900]

If one part of the body hurts? The whole body hurts.

[@HSTOZA]

Such a beautiful spirit, if only he was still with us today.

[@jayscribe7547]

He is awesome! So profound

[@jayscribe7547]

Near Yetfar I couldn’t have said it better. I see a beautiful human being

[@jayscribe7547]

shun gun40 I see a beautiful human being

[@themfingmfer]

shun gun40 grow up, you stupid dick.

[@jcr-studios]

I just discovered James Baldwin and his poetic brilliance. Every time I hear him speak, my heart aches and breaks a little more. 💔

[@cassiec1313]

James Baldwin...this man and his speaking ability....I have no words... pure genius!

[@CarlaSophieMar]

His way of communicating truth is striking! Gotta watch this documentary 🖤 It's like his spirit still lives in his powerful words!

[@jenniferbates2811]

Oh man, hes amazing!!! Langston Hughes and Lorraine Hansberry and James Baldwin are my favorite authors and artists!! All were gay as well. I've learned more about them as a person in the LGBT community than in school.

[@-BeatsKids]

Baldwin was gay? I thought that was just some false shit the feds tried to spread

[@annasigersmark9910]

He was so briliant and his words and work is still incredibly relevant today. I'm glad that I came across him at such an early stage of my life and get to read his work and be inspired by it. Rest in Peace Mr. Baldwin.

[@amolunaluna5517]

He was a Intelligent wise man ! He understood white peoples more than they can dream of understanding him.

[@boratsagdiyev1586]

White people lol, generalizing 101. Leave non American whites out of it fucktard

[@octaneartllc]

Never met this guy so explain how he knows "me"... Bruh your reaching really far come on back to reality...

[@FoxyBoxery]

He understood some white people. Smart man, no doubt about it, but saying that he understood all white people is generalization. People are different - there are good and bad people, happy people, sad people, left wing people, right wing people, religious people, non religious people, smart people, stupid people. You can't understand everyone!

[@emmanueloluga9770]

​@@FoxyBoxery True that. But you can try to understand yourself first, which is the most important factor as you really can't understand anyone else; just get insights and veer into their world.

[@FoxyBoxery]

@@emmanueloluga9770 Surely!

[@katlemons3566]

The personification of elegance, intelligence, and exhaustion. He was tired of racism and hatred.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Deeper than most people can understand.

[@berthabridges3483]

He was one of the greatest civil rights leaders in the modern-day protests movements. He was honest, an excellent thinker as well as profound writer. He was a great influence upon many. Hope the young generations will rediscover him.. 🕊

[@mooseknuckle8334]

I'm still wondering how the comments aren't blocked. Good on you.

[@nawal10]

I read a few of his works and novels in college..so intelligent and motivational 💙✊🏽

[@TeeTee-bx8bk]

💕The Eloquence of James Baldwin. Dear God!!!!🙏🏽

[@quentinwilliams6354]

This was a highly intelligent and intellectual MAN who represented black people as a collective whole. I am very proud of this knowledgeable and compassionate brother.

[@R-L-I]

Is this 1965 or 2020? Because I swear when I close my eyes I can’t tell the difference.

[@ogcrackbaby1347]

Cops: HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!! Blacks: *****starts krumping*****

[@Clarke3367]

In the Famous Words Of MLK “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along”? 🙌🏼💚🙏🏼

[@FoxyBoxery]

Many people find peace boring. Unfortunate but it is what it is!

[@emmanueloluga9770]

@@FoxyBoxery No lol. No one who has ever known or experienced true peace will find it boring. Ignorance is all there is to the state of the world today. Simple as that.

[@lorelange]

Some people want to have the freedom to oppress others as much as they can still, and the others don't to be oppressed anymore. That's why they can't get along.

[@novacorps2468]

That was Rodney King dude

[@qwertyupi1]

You need to make this free to the public rn the masses need to see this

[@mnaoitb1]

I remember stumbling upon James Baldwin in my first year of university. Can you imagine, casually strolling through the aisles of books and one just drawing me in.. it was cosmic. I have never had an experience like that. it was a small paperback amongst TOMES, i had no idea how something so unimposing could have that kind of effect. His books are ALIVE, I am so grateful.

[@austroitaliano]

I'm Italian. Never heard of Mr. James Baldwin before. I feel bit ashamed for my ignorance. He turned out, for me, to be a very deep thinker. A bright mind. A man of integrity. The main stream should be more focused on him. He's still got a big deal to teach to American (USA) society.

[@kittykat3052]

🧡♥️👍💯👍♥️🧡

[@Juuk-D]

People back then where sooo smooth and knowledgeable, but now....

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

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[@rachelduckett1831]

We still have wonderfully profound, insightful and eloquent people speaking on these subjects! Baldwin and other past heros just sound more eloquent because as well as their insights of great depth and human understanding, during a time where activism carried the weight of higher stakes, they have the old fashioned way of speaking which sounds fancy against today's vernacular! 🤭 We (21st century) have bell hooks, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Akala Reni-Eddo Lodge and, until last year, Toni Morrison, among a great many others to celebrate!

[@vwalker58]

He was a walking encyclopedia in history!!👊✊ Bless Up!!☝🌹

[@cydre3401]

“.....and the future of the country depends on it” .... he finished up that way at the end

[@hb6991]

that last sentence of the speech is the icing to the cake. a crucial sentence. thumbs down to the editing.

[@jayscribe7547]

Yes they cut that part

[@evanm9026]

How is this man so relevant. 2020. Could be seen as the worse year but it the best year for my brothers and sisters and for humanity. Stay strong we will change for the greater good

[@terryfitz7702]

Young African Americans Millennials & younger is channeling Malcolm X and James Baldwin. Ase 👊🏿❤️

[@badb0x]

Young African Americans whom know Nothing about Africa . before He Blamed ALL whites for The Slavery he mantion , I'm Not Negro . and yet every Black American Calling other Blacks and himself a Negro . another Great Man was Martin Luther King - Sadly the New GANG culture Silenced him . how sad is that - Real Africans trying to Escape in America But Black Americans chant FCUK America .

[@swellyinmybelly1362]

@@badb0x I'm confused

[@badb0x]

@@swellyinmybelly1362 Young African Canadians Young African Europeans Young African Brazilians Young African etc etc . African American it's a very dum Prescription , especially when all are Born Americans . Afro Americans separate themselves from Americans

[@badb0x]

and know Nothing abaut Africa

[@jerrypalmer9163]

It’s official, your dumber than my dog.

[@chrisaguilera1564]

I just saw the documentary and wow. Everything he said is happening right now. Over 50 years later. We thought we came so far but not nearly enough and that should not be acceptable for anyone who values human life.

[@lowtech5380]

James Baldwin was an incredible brotha. Still fighting the same fight in 2020.

[@7th_era]

Rodeo thymes Lol how can he impart beneficial knowledge and wisdom when he himself was confused? Stop trolling. He displays his confusion by his lifestyle and by his striving to be treated equal to his oppressor. Why is it the oppressors job to treat the people you say he hates with any type of dignity? It makes no sense. Therefore I don’t get caught up in pro black nonsense. Because pro blacks and “black” homosexuals have no solution whatsoever for so called black people.

[@7th_era]

Low Tech Lol are you a homosexual?

[@lowtech5380]

@@7th_era Ask ya mammie. That wasn't the question being asked when I made you.

[@taygodly]

shut your stupid ass up how are you possibly fighting the same fight this man endured

[@7th_era]

Taylor Talbert I’m sorry but I can’t help you with your reading comprehension.

[@Ki55yface]

James was born in the 20s, the fact that’s we’re in 2024 and we’re still dealing with this is insane. And heartbreaking. I pray for humanity because I feel we could make this planet a better place.

[@JayOne44]

Because their happiness is predicated on our misery.

[@MentalHealthCalmingSoundsRelax]

Unfortunately

[@BlackAmerican-u8e]

It's always been like that.. 😔

[@JayOne44]

@Dra O So, are you saying that all blacks steal? Ha ha yea your statement validates my comment above. #blacklivesmatter tf outa here. I understand that You're mad because change is coming get over it.

[@blackcasper0]

Dra O who funds the black music industry to help promote our destructive culture then huh.

[@lovelyni8540]

Dra O you can’t give instructions on how to live in a group you aren’t apart of. You don’t have our experiences so I suggest you be the one who is quiet.

[@bananaaa1232]

Loved it... Can you all see the smoke swirl... he's was High AF, holding a joint during a speech and at the end throws away the ash....pure OG

[@clock99times]

Education Dissolves ignorance.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

POWERFUL,DEEP and so very TRUE,dam shame were still going through this in 2020,smmfh...

[@irams8486]

Powerful wow

[@cactibacti]

If you ever have the opportunity to see this film, please do. This clip is powerful indeed. The rest of the film is just as powerful! I strongly urge you (and anyone else reading this) to see it.

[@kilroy987]

I fully expect some people to come on at some point and say, these movements that have been happening around the country and worldwide, the open response from so many at all levels that you see, might make you see that you are closer and open to acceptance of black people than you were before. And they'll say, if that's what it takes, then you're not, at all. Except, for some people, that is exactly what it takes. I'm glad about what's happening in the country and around the world, and the changes that are taking place - the statues being torn down, the flags no longer at NASCAR. The many demonstrations make it easier for me. Keep the movement going. Because hesitance in yourself breeds hesitance in others, especially hesitance demonstrated at the highest levels. The people at the highest levels say I am hesitant because my people are hesitant - well, worldwide, people are showing they are not. And it is good to see.

[@hb6991]

"...then you have to find out why!"

[@kaylonjenkins8499]

What us blacks are protesting is a lot deeper than people think. Social Justice/inequality isn’t just police brutality, it’s a bigger picture of persistent white supremacy.

[@frayserken]

@Personal Personal tough guy

[@jayscribe7547]

We have to find out

[@kylewilliams8114]

@Personal Personal whites don't have anything to protest that deals with whiteness. They have the power, this is the system they made. Why do you feel the need to threaten a people who have been attacked, abused, and maligned for 400 years? Your only identity comes from the existence of the black as the "Other". Your ignorance is yours to own. Go think about why you still want the black subjugated and tell the class what you find out.

[@the8568]

Personal Personal stop. Just stop

[@tscarfo77]

Looking at his face I can feel the pain he must have endured growing up back then. It’s a tragedy that human beings treat each other like this. It could be such a wonderful world and we are making it a living hell for some people.

[@nilsify]

This Documentary, This biography of the American Society is as relevant as ever and I hope more white people educate themselves on what black people in america had to go through in recent history so they can try to understand the unrest, the rage, the fear. We are all part of this Journey called life. "Let us all unite to fight for a new world. [...] A world where science and progress will lead to ALL mans happiness. Do not despair for hate of man will pass and dictators die and the power they took from the people will return to the people"

[@trayccox8223]

As a whitey I have been trying to educate myself for 40 odd years..when I queried to my mum why do they keep on about the jews and never mention slavery..she told me off, I was but a teenager and guess that I'd watched Roots..older,wiser and still I'm learning..from England..take care of yourself xx

[@reandonz770]

@@trayccox8223 yep that's a question I have often pondered .....it's a sad state of affairs I have studied for 20 years to find answers ..there must be enough good people in the world to inact change...guess we will have to wait and see

[@reandonz770]

@ more than Libya ???? Pre revolution ...you do know it was the only country in the world without national debt and how did America become prosperous in the first place ...plus the native Americans wouldn't think so

[@lisasmith767]

This is literally the most eye-opening documentary, this should be shone in school so all kids can see it.

[@kuoliibk]

Such an intelligent sounding man. I am african, and for the life of me, I do not understand why people still use the N word. It is a derogatory term, it should not be use as a term of endearment, it should not be "hip" or "cool". It should no longer even exist in the English Language.

[@Nakamichi_Jun]

Where have the role models like this gone... insightful, intelligent and civilized. His anger is channeled through his ability to converse about the problems affecting himself and others. I am glad his message is still around even now. I am neither black or American, but I think everyone in the world should have basic civil and human rights. We are called the Human Race as a whole, for a reason.

[@copypaste3526]

Society is dependent on enslaving a large minority so they can live in luxury. Maybe also because people need the feeling of being better off then others, of feeling sorry for somebody and being able to help them out. An equal society would be very stressfull to most peoples psyche. I'm not even sure if it's possible. I hope it is.

[@unclecreed2986]

An equal society cant happen but mostly just got the majority of people are lazy and the society would calopse.

[@Mylada]

I do not believe that. People just are racist as fuck and we have to work through that. We can live in equality and freedom.

[@TheWaitingRoomTWR]

Sokrates racism is a good thing it keeps people on their toes

[@Mylada]

@@TheWaitingRoomTWR Keeps black people on their toes?

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

@@TheWaitingRoomTWR i think you meant to say knees. It keeps people on their knees. You fuck.

[@stickytourbus]

I could listen to this man all day long. As everyone should. Liberty. Constitution. Republic.

[@ashphoenix123phoeboe9]

I love that man

[@vladimirp9003]

U don't have2like him but u will respect him... Education has a look call it James Baldwin

[@Auraia-i7x]

Well, this is what KZbin Recommendation brings me here.

[@ibrahimmubarak9035]

I just love listening to this man speak,and I love reading his writings even more

[@regaininglife9084]

Why not ask persians, mongolians, muslims, Aztecs, Mayans, Russian Empire, Africans and many others the same question?

[@cheesealien1695]

Those are groups of ethnicities, empires and religions you just stated vastly different and irrelevant to the oppression he was facing from majority whites with superficial racial views in america. How r u making it seem like he's racist?

[@NataleeJT1985]

@@cheesealien1695 because its easier than checking yourself🤷🏽‍♀️ and it's obvious all those he listed would indeed be effected by what is a world wide issue, impo due to the invasion by the British empire, happy to take the fruits of all the lands invaded and the product of the workers but don't want to share the with those who provided them in duress

[@jhonelegend4230]

None of that you referred above are relevant to his cause.

[@regaininglife9084]

@@jhonelegend4230 They all had slaves, asshole.

[@regaininglife9084]

@@cheesealien1695 I understand the relevancy to him but it's highly ignorant.

[@benlawless9539]

Dear God, this man should've been the HELM of the civil rights movement. So BRILLIANT, so Articulate, so AWARE of everything. Left William H. Buckley stumbling over his words. THIS MAN WAS LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE INCARNATE.

[@seyed7705]

We need more black people like this in 2020.

[@newdrew2744]

We need the white people to be like this aswell. They've been poisoned with hate for over 400 years.

[@samanthakellie1740]

Deeply wish this video had captions

[@ndumisongcobo7089]

Free Africa and we will free the world

[@User-lc4zo]

France will never let go

[@User-lc4zo]

@David Watson Trust me, many of us are way ahead of you. We just aren't loud about like entertainers

[@budte]

The blacks took back and continue to take back farms from white South Africans, often murdering them - and now their economy is going down the pan as they seem to lack the ability to make those farms work.

[@User-lc4zo]

​@@budte the mudering part is is a half truth, this guy leaves out that farm attacks happen regardless of your race and more attacks happen on black farms than white ones because they are not as well defended. Learn from guys like this they construct a narrative the way they want to justify any brutal action against you

[@User-lc4zo]

To everyone seeing this black or otherwise, learn to code before it becomes illegal, trust me I am still employed as a blackman and im telling you the Tech field is the new wallstreet and there is way more controversy surrounding it

[@MisterCastro5]

I'm glad I was raised in a neighborhood with diversity. Mindset is of the most importance too, it's never good to approach any situation with a negative outlook. Just be kind and know not everyone comes from where you come from. We all share the same home. Stay blessed.

[@ralleDK25]

What year is this interview from?

[@pcraig1383]

If I didn't know better I would say 2020.

[@olgierdolo5510]

Oh shut the fuck up, you snowflakes, this guy has asked an actual question

[@pcraig1383]

@@olgierdolo5510 He asked that question 2 years ago. And btw you're projecting, your comment was snowflake-ish as hell, lol. Look up sarcasm while you're figuring out what projection means.

[@Bird.droppings]

@@pcraig1383 I wouldn't bother with those who wish to only agitate or lack the ability to articulate their thoughts without hurling insults unnecessarily. Let's break bread with those who are receptive or, at the very least, willing to discuss matters in good faith and listen. May you have a peaceful day.

[@pcraig1383]

@@Bird.droppings I appreciate that and agree with you entirely. Let me just say I sometimes respond to people like o olo for everyone else's 'benefit' and/or entertainment. For instance the psychology based concept of projecting...lol The best comment section on the internet is at nakedcapitalism.com , check out their comment policy. And peace go with you too!

[@misst.e.a.187]

Insightful and powerfully thought provoking.

[@peace_and_love5361]

Black lives Matter, 2020 brought me here. ♡

[@jasonleetaiwan]

I feel puzzled that I know James Baldwin as a baseball pitcher from 20 years ago. Shouldn't this guy be taught alongside Luther King and Malcom X?

[@lunalea1250]

He experienced racism in France as well, but he has to leave Amerikkka so he could "breathe".💜🏺👏

[@BlueDragonAkira]

The entire world participated in slavery. Slavery has been going on since the dawn of time. Guess where most slaves come from? Africa that's where by a black African king. It wasn't just white people owning slaves is was all others as well.

[@lunalea1250]

@Dra O After u return to whichever hills and caves in Europe u people came from, oh wait, u can't, they don't want u, I don't play/engage trolls!🔇☯️

[@10wn1]

America has the most freedom to any individual in the world. Can you name a country that’s more free than America? The media is making you think you’re not free...

[@skyy5584]

I can see the pain on his face.

[@yellowribbon9118]

The pessimistic part of black culture reinforces using the N word with each still till this day. The glorifying of crime, hood life, cops getting killed, and no real family values from the thing that is called their music, is not created or given to the streets by whites. The hood life is in fact perpetuated enough in today's black culture. Their movies and music are just as detrimental and until that also changes there will remain hate and bigotry. Just compare the lyrics from patriotic country music to rap and hip hop. Do you hear the contrast? Cops that were at least born in the 80s, lived through NWA and ICE T. That music resonates and has a residual effect just as bad a racism does, consciously and subconsciously. There's a movie called White men can't Jump. How about making a movie called: Black people can't swim. Call out the double standards.

[@cameronpowers9942]

Minority Pity and White Guilt. The narrative just doesn’t seem to stop being pushed.

[@v9237]

This NEEDS to be on main stream media

[@johnfattah327]

The gay rappers never talk like this beloved brother

[@diempardon4259]

John Fattah He was gay himself.

[@point3416]

Look at Tupac, Nas, Biggie, Ghostface Killah, and Immortal Technique. They talk about real shit too like MLK, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. But these new age rappers are idiots.

[@egospecto1815]

As I watch, and listen to James, I see from the corner of my eye a line of related videos featuring men like him, they too, silent now, only on the street their voices raised in the battle cries of final defeat. Our war brings us together, and keeps us apart, for as long as we wish.

[@razakhamani1091]

I cannot believe black who helped to built USA are being discriminated against and people who came after them are more respected

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

It's crazy. They respect and give opportunity to Asians more than Blacks. The USA even gave reparations to Japan, but nothing for its own Black people. It won't even acknowledge any wrongdoing towards Blacks. This is a sick country.

[@kerethat1683]

The smoke was disturbing his eyes 🙈🥰 , very good and bold speech , such a bright soul 🥰🥰

[@patrickhannan549]

Thought he was bettle juice for a second

[@themfingmfer]

Thought you were dope addict trailer trash for a second. Wait... I still do.

[@mystuff8579]

God rest his unfathomably brilliant soul.🙏🏼

[@lucylincoln3285]

Rest in Peace, George Floyd. 5/25/2020

[@chrisfalcon9109]

the criminal who robbed a pregnant woman & held a gun to her belly? The guy who had 9 arrests ranging from cocaine possession to armed robbery? Yeah right yall need to get your heads out ur asses.

[@lucylincoln3285]

@@chrisfalcon9109 shut the fuck up, troll.

[@Ifrahmoe]

Eng 101 brought me here and I’m not mad. I enjoyed this clip

[@BirdsAlwaysWin]

This is astronomical sad and profound.. this needs to be seen under the right circumstances to be fully understood.

[@LaYoutuber954]

Wow I wish I could hug him 🙏❤️

[@danab172]

Its never me, its you.

[@emzywillrich7243]

One of the reasons James Baldwin is probably not read in schools is because he writes on such a high intellectual level that most students today won't be able to read his works. Try reading Just Above My Head and write a book report on that. I read it and I know that most students today cannot concentrate long enough to get through the first chapter. Brilliant writers like Baldwin didn't even have to go to college. The book, Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson reminds me of the type of intellectual rigor of James Baldwin. The movie Caste is a masterpiece too!

[@Sly_Tendencies]

Shoutout to Ando San featuring some of James Baldwin’s speech in “The Center”…

[@dustinmaxwell]

What a genius. So eloquent.

[@byzance57bu84]

God bless him and I empathise with him

[@BrunosSquirrel]

It saddens me how James Baldwin brought up these issues his whole life and died without change and decades after his death we still have no change. "How much time do you want for your progress?"

[@shanepoulin4340]

I am trying desperately to find the recording of the song, “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel,” which is in the film at the 26th minute or so. It’s a group of women singing and I can’t seem to find it anywhere, and only find the hardly appealing versions by choir groups everywhere! Help me!!!

[@deadnitezn.z.4938]

Something's will never change!

[@abdimojo8794]

I think youtuber should credit the clips they used. Its frustrating. For those of you wondering what movie is showed at the last few seconds of the video it's called HIGH RISE.