i was wrong about racism

[@KaelinKeithEdwards]

The algorithm pushed this beyond my usual little bubble. If you're new, here's what you should know about this channel: I’m just a Christian guy trying to *thoughtfully* address issues I care about. I do this for the love of the game. I've made enough on this platform being sensational. I'm not here to dunk on, upset, or hate on anyone. You may not agree with my conclusions or methods-that’s your prerogative. My goal isn’t to change your mind; only you can do that. I have no interest in debating with anyone, and I won’t. My commitment is simply to keep an open mind as I explore, learn, and change my views when presented with better information. That said, there are core beliefs and a worldview that shape what and how I share. If those beliefs are an issue for you, then you’re probably not part of my target audience, and I wish you well in finding something that resonates with you. For more content thoughtfully exploring finance, economics, politics, theology, and history subscribe at: kaelinedwards.com

[@Fristpeople]

That race you are talking about who has the power and loves to wheel it to hurt others is just a color not a race and that color is White and there are a lot of people from different countries trying to get into that white color. How is South Africa who is predominately black still being dominated by its minority white countrymen?

[@monastokes5265]

Interested on the topic of being in white churches who do not address the plight of the black members. They ignore our pain and/or don’t want to mess up their “privileges” and expect us to feel as we belong. Just going through the motions….

[@hackman9035]

Type into KZbin Taylor publishing house.

[@coachreggie]

From the beginning I was wondering how this showed up on my KZbin. But it sounds like you learned something

[@stonedoubt]

I’ve left a number of comments but I want to add one more 🫣 You never mentioned that black people weren’t allowed to vote until 1964! That was only 33 years before you were born. The right has been attacking the voting rights act HARD in courts. You tell me how that is based in a Biblical world view. Please. The redlining here in Charlotte, NC was insult to injury. They made it so that black folks could only buy real estate off Robert E Lee blvd. They renamed it to Freedom Ave.

[@Pharrar]

You should not have to worry about “sounding woke” as you are speaking just simply tell the truth. That’s what it’s all about people just need to face the truth no matter how embarrassing or painful. You are one of the first conservatives I’ve come across who actually admit the racist talking points and undertones of the right and also gave a fair critique of the left as well! Bravo. America just needs to face the facts based on history and science instead of religion, tradition and emotion.

[@MrSharlesJohnson]

Wrong definition of woke

[@bteam29]

And it's a damn shame that a black man would help demonize the word woke! A word that just basically connotates being aware of history and the present day that is all but it seems to trigger conservative black and white people for some odd reason. Now square that Circle for me.

[@bface1873]

Even beyond slavery, colonialism robbed Africa of so much wealth

[@1sava]

@@bface1873 **IS** still robbing. Great point

[@pbs216]

@@1sava yup

[@nashambenyisrael7689]

Wasn’t just africa, it was many countries and even today you have colonialism being used right now with Americans backing it up with isitreal..

[@antoniobabb1938]

@@1sava you hit that nail on that one not only Africa but the Caribbean also just taking advantage

[@sakurakou2009]

@@bface1873 and it is still active and on going it never stopped, even Chinese and arabs are now joining hands and securing land on african continent, gulf arab countries have ownership of farm land that is equal to small European countries in Africa, and most Africans can't own farm land on their own continent

[@BokaniMbulai]

Hi Kaelin, I really appreciated the conversation you had about Critical Race Theory and Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome. I’d like to add my perspective as someone living in South Africa. South Africa is often regarded as one of the most dangerous countries in Africa, and after spending years here, it’s clear to me that many South Africans suffer from a form of collective trauma stemming from the brutal racial segregation and dehumanisation of the Apartheid era. Apartheid policies not only institutionalised racial discrimination but also created a legacy of violence and systemic inequality that continues to affect people of colour today. The psychological scars and generational trauma are evident in the high levels of violence and social challenges many still face. At 26, I’m part of a generation born shortly before the end of Apartheid, but my family lived through it. It wasn’t until 1994 that all South Africans, regardless of race, were given the right to vote. That’s only 30 years ago, and we are still making progress toward healing from that period, but there’s a long way to go. The trauma of systemic oppression runs deep, and it affects both individuals and society as a whole. As someone who believes that vengeance is the Lord’s, I hold onto the hope that true justice will come, not through violence or retribution, but through healing, reconciliation, and the transformation of our society.

[@teddydavis2339]

Apartheid has not ended. Sorry

[@luvbig41]

Christianity is used to oppress.

[@providetriggersforevolutio3748]

@@BokaniMbulai Keep dreaming! There is no reconciliation in the collective psyche of the Afrikaners! I also agree that Apartheid isn’t over. It has only changed its form. Read “The New Apartheid” by your own SA writer, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

[@antoniorobinson5891]

@@BokaniMbulai well said.

[@antoniorobinson5891]

@@teddydavis2339it has not. Correct.

[@henryerrol1]

What is a black conservative. Please help me understand. What are you trying to conserve?

[@ifeoluwaadeoye6557]

I'd like to know too

[@TheLimoKing]

They are mascots for white supremacy. They look for validation by saying things their pay masters can’t!

[@luvbig41]

Great Question!!! Incredible question. I guess it's someone who didn't know that Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome exists.

[@MrVocalist567]

@@henryerrol1 this seems pretty disingenuous. There are black liberals and there are black conservatives. Most black folk are liberal. You're framing the question in a way that's devoid of context.

[@lolivingston6827]

@@henryerrol1 Tradition as we have always been the moral hierarchy on Christianity.... Up until late 2010s people would always try to get us to "ok" something so they can engage with it.

[@LookOutBeLo]

As another black man living in Frisco, I already knew who was at the movies at that time of day 😂. My dad picked cotton growing up and was in high school when schools integrated. The stories he tells us can be really chilling sometimes. Great video, keep it up!

[@josephmccray9432]

I’m a black Home Security technician in Texas, and I get discriminated very outwardly consistently.

[@nnamdiopara4883]

@curtislowe195 wrong! Africans are generally welcoming. Many Americans, Germans, Russians work in my father's company and have been treated so well that they're trying to become Nigerian citizens. It's not the same in America.

[@ELynRus-h]

Don't let non blk ppl tell you or I anything let's start here and now when ever you ready this pay it forward and lock it down stop listening to them and there Hatriotism

[@germoneysuniverse7908]

As a white man, I am mortified and deeply ashamed to know how bad racism in this country still is every day. I am very sorry this is happening, it's not ok. I will never stop speaking my mind and calling out white people for their bullshit

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

I was a former black 🐘 supporter, then I researched about his party and realized that I'd made the dumbest mistake of my life by supporting them. I felt like that one Dave Chapelle skit where he was a blind ⬛ man that was racist towards black thinking he was ⬜. I didn't want to, but I fell into his promises for a better life for people of color then I realized that all his policy wasn't for the benefit of american but for ⬜. I feel ashamed to have supported him, and I wanna ask for forgiveness for all my brothers and sisters, I hold myself accountable for being miseducated.

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

You think democrats are any good.? SMH

[@13579hee]

@@aviatedviewssound4798 The harsh reality that black people in the United States need to accept is that the two party system is drawn across racial lines. It just is what it is. Most white voters do not support the Democratic party because they see Democrats is being too sympathetic to blacks and it has been this way since the party switched back when the southern Democrats wanted Democratic policy but to keep segregation and instead left the Democratic party to become Republican. It just is what it is. Any self-respecting black person would never be able to support the Republican party. And saying that does not at all mean that you are caping or muling for Democrats

[@dreanaw180]

Hello young man glad to meet you for the first time. I’m a black woman from the 50’s and watching you thru this whole video was such a relief that to know that you read that book and Got it. Your commentary and critique was awesome. The racial divide in this country is so misunderstood due to the lack of empathy as a result of slavery thru the lens of other races. Thank you for addressing this.

[@november639]

The Alabama prison system is a live representation of all of this. Neither side talks about this though.

[@ifeoluwaadeoye6557]

That's because you're not listening. The people that keep drawing attention to the convict leasing practices and other atrocities still perpetuated in the US get labelled left wing radicals.

[@mjbrooks592]

And not many are talking about how nearly impossible it is to ever vote if you have been incarcerated. So that is another incentive (aside from the financial greed) against a fair and equitable criminal justice system in Alabama.

[@junemattews516]

I'm so appolly at some black conservatives in the U S as a black CARIBBEAN person and click on some of these pod cast that perpetuate black hate an turn a black eye to racism and realizing how woke that is . We in the Island's know that you can talk about what happened to the Jewish people which was atrocious and must not be repeated ever again , but we must but BLACK people dear not talk about hundreds of years Chatted-slavery and the hundreds of years of synthetic racism that perpetuate toward black people around the world and some of them are educated people will to turn a blind eye those kinds of wrong , forgetting that other black people have experience that mirror their own now that's is what we sat is woke , quite frankly you'll need to read and teacher black kids about black history so that history doesnot repeates itself. Every year most of the Caribbean Islands we celebrate EMANCIPATION day that enacted the ancestors journey dont ever forget them it effects us still today. Peace

[@antoniobabb1938]

Conservatives aren’t black hate that would be the democrats they are more hateful when you don’t vote a certain way they are the true racist Malcom X warned about this

[@kudachiwara8574]

I used to watch the Growing Together podcast and if im being honest, your views used to really bother me. I can see a lot of growth in how you make your points, do your research and use the Bible as your foundation. Now i know that i was annoyed by your views because they challenged my own and now i find myself relating to you more and more. Not because your views have changed all that much but because you (and life) forced me to grow a bit. I don't know how we can do it (you do because you've been in the game so long) but this platform needs to be widespread so that our people can learn a new way.

[@ELynRus-h]

We need to start gatekeeping here and now as blk ppl don't let anyone else disagree or agree they aren't needed if they aren't black it's either the truth or a lie pay it forward we are a fooking monolith.... You can be a football player or a trucker 🚛 or a musical executives..... We are the same

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

How did you grow???

[@d.samuels6673]

Lots of thoughts listening to this, hard to put em all in one comment tbh...Few things that weren't mentioned (in detail) - 1) The 13th Amendment is specifically the thing that allows literal slavery, it's not even disguised. It simply states that a criminal is the only person eligible to be a legal slave. This is why Blacks ARE TARGETED at a higher rate, therefore we're arrested and convicted at a higher rate. 2) The Police - Police Departments were literally started as slave patrols, and were about hunting down black people. Full stop, that was the mission of POLICE. (let it sink in for a min). 3) Loitering - The speaker said "vagrancy", but the term/crime they invented was "loitering"....With slaves being set free, they still had no employment or rights. So the idea was that if blacks were just outside, and standing, they were "loitering"....Now, tie this back to the 13th Amendment, and you can see how you can invent a "criminal" from a person just standing outside...and there you have it, he/she is eligible to be a slave again via the "crime" of "loitering"...(this is not a coincidence) 4) The lynching - Nah, not just a truck full of drunk hillbillies riding around at 2am stumbling on a black person....I mean FAMILIES, CHILDREN, CHRISTIANS, dresses in their Sunday best, going out by the DOZENS to sit and watch black men, women, and even children being lynched publicly, as well as well as being burned alive while chained...This wasn't 200 years ago, it was as recent as the 1930's and 50's. Go look at all the proud pictures, no one was ashamed of it, they advertised it. 5) The experimenting on Black women, girls, and babies were done with NO ANASTESIA...Thats was the real horror, not just that it was done. They felt everything... 6) Families (namely children) were SEPERATED from their parents before and during the trips, to be sent to different parts o the country, never to see each other again...Aside from inducing the worst kinda separation trauma, this was also a way of stopping any history from being shared, and the children were convinced that this is the only existence for black ppl, erasing any history of themselves. This wasn't "slavery", this was 400 years of TERRORISM...Until we start using the proper wording, nothing will ever truly be atoned or corrected. "Slavery", even "Chattel Slavery" is wrong, it was nothing less than TERRORISM...Slavery is too mild of a word, which is why it's so easily dismissed, as stated in the beginning of the video.

[@roster092]

Yeah Kaelin it's crazy. I'm a huge US history nerd and I'm in law school in the Deep South. It really struck me how little most people know about US history, especially in law school. I’m moderate with biblical values and it frustrates me how little many conservative pundits really know. That's not to say the liberals are righteous at all, but their ability to at least listen to some voices has gotten support from black folk historically. Even the word “woke” was a word co-opted by right wing folks as a catch all for anything they didn't like when its original meaning came from the Black Conscious Movement encouraging black people to be politically and socially aware of the ills facing the black community.

[@luvbig41]

"That's not to say the liberals are righteous at all, but their ability to at least listen to some voices has gotten support from black folk historically.".......A very important statement. That is my message to Black trump supporters. It's not that the Democrats are much better but at the very least they listen to us and make some form of effort.....unlike the Cons who are trying to take away and attack our rights.

[@bface1873]

I hope you read this kaelin. Stumbled on this. I am African from Nigeria, where probably most of the slaves in Africa were taken from. You described the slavery in Africa perfectly. It was more of conquering a tribe and making them your servants for many years. They do let them go and do have more rights than the slaves in America. They also do get freedom

[@13579hee]

No, slavery in Africa was brutal. I have LITERALLY heard of Africa rules dying and their slaves being killed to serve them in the afterlife or slaves being buried alive to go on and serve their Masters

[@annittatht]

@@13579hee you have heard from who? Please share your sources, we would like to know. I remember asking my mom about one grandpa who would always come do some work at our house even in his old age and her saying “he is our servant and served in my grand father’s court and then my dad’s.” I never knew that was his “status” because he was part of the family just as the brother from Nigeria explained up there, he was “grandpa so and so”. Please do share with us about the practice you HEARD from so that we are all enlightened. Thank you.

[@jumpman5150]

Being Black, Christian, and knowing your history in America is traumatizing and exhausting.

[@malaikamckee-culpepper261]

If this podcast is not an advertisement for "know your history to protect your mental, spiritual, and physical health..."

[@chillwithash]

Strongly suggest you visiting “The Wright” museum in Detroit if you’re ever in the area. They have a chilling display of the underbelly of the boats enslaved people were transported in. It was terrifying.

[@carolinehardware9982]

I'm from the Caribbean and i find that we here in the Caribbean or the West Indies shares similar history. We were brought here via ships to work on the plantations. We also experienced civil wars. I think a lot of Americans fail to understand the history of how you as people, including whites, got to that land. Like us in the Caribbean the first set of settlers in this regions is what we called Amerindians. Then came Christopher Columbus, the Spaniards, the French, the Dutch, Portuguese and the English. I could go on and write an essay on how we got here. But in all of this we need to first educate ourselves on how, why and when we were brought here. I would like to suggest a series of history books that are use in our schools in the Caribbean.

[@crocodile3554]

What are the books called I would love to learn more about legit Carribbean history

[@danieldhardman5388]

I appreciate the effort you make to be Intellectually honest in this discussion. I share a few things w you: I was a Christian--a licensed minister for 7yrs actually--lived in Noeth Texas for years, from Tulsa, currently living in California. I definitely do not share your biblical world view but I definitely do share your humanity and desire to see more empathy from all sides. I am liberal, progressive actually, and I agree that when the "left" speaks about racism/white supremacy it is, as you say, "...they're really speaking to a problem that is pervasive, and that has effectively destroyed a culture." As bad as youmay think some of the left's solutions are, they reflect the imperfections, to put it nicely, of the problems created and perpetuated by the right. It's funny how whites and many on the right demand perfection from the left. These are the same people who are OK w police breaking laws to enforce the law. Lastly, I would point out that you meticulously emphasized the injustices against AA women and children, who are protected groups, but glossed over the injustices against AA men, referring to them in a general sense as "people". AA men should be treated the same way as AA women and children when addressing the horrors they've--we've--endured and continue enduring. We've earned that and as an AA man, I think you should make sure you treats us as such.

[@J.Ariyah]

57:44 Hi Kaelin (long response alert 🤭), I want to say your work on providing pertinent information is very commendable, which I appreciate. There was a point in which I had to add a caveat regarding Africans, Nigerians in particular. But first, humans will always skew the Word of God to fit their own selfish ambitions and evil deeds - chattel slavery as a disgusting prime example. As a Yoruba Nigerian, I know Jesus and know Christianity as a religion of the Middle East, not Europe & certainly not a White man’s religion. Living in America almost 30 years, I’ve observed there is an orchestrated form of dissonance that exists which makes Black Americans to believe the struggles of oppression and effects of slavery don’t exist in West Africa. It certainly does. [The ‘point of no return’ locations are stationed across the western coast of the continent, not only in Ghana.] The continent has yet to recover from the atrocities of the trans-Atlantic slave trade beginning about 1501, with South America - Brazil (my tribe being among the most exported to Brazil). The descendants of those enslaved while on the continent still remember. The effects & damages of colonialism are alive and well. Neo-colonialism, and economic oppression, continue - all by the same people wreaking havoc on Black Americans. Not to mention, presently occurring genocide and wars in Central and East Africa. As Nigerians, the best way to combat all these negatives, is education. To be more specific, Yoruba Nigerians are culturally more educationally inclined. Igbos are more business minded and Hausas are more agriculturally focused. During the time of Nigerian colonialism 1861-1960, there was a reason the Brits placed power in the hands of Hausas & not in the hands of more progressive-minded tribes. Not to mention the Biafran war instigated by the Brits, leaving behind generational damage among major tribes. Not to digress much, the point is the continuous harm done by the yts on the continent - perpetuated to this very day and more dangerously in a mental way which has created a devaluing of racial & cultural importance compared to that of yts. The obvious physical damages aren’t publicized by the global media. But as people of the land, many have developed a resistance through various forms of reprieve that allows us to maintain dignity. One being that the evils of oppression not being spoken aloud, at least not enough for people outside to know. Added with the preference to place our best appearance forward, regardless of the unspoken mess. This unfortunately leads to the belief that Nigerians on the continent are well off compared to, or better off than Black Americans. Whereas, our similarities exist in different ways. As a Yoruba Nigerian-born person, having lived in the U.S. nearly 30 years, my front-row seat to the Black experience including my own as a Black person AND on both sides as African and American, has been a jarring one to say the least. It’s been eye-opening to witness the diverse and progressive types of evil perpetuated against Black people across the globe. But I say all this to hopefully demystify the perceived ideas of Nigerians and shed a ray of reality to the Black African experience as well.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow🙌🏼man, this was so needed & so powerful! That ending brought me chills 😭

[@disturbingthepiece2788]

Now you are thinking!!!! This is the issue... We are almost there. Just because you maybe lucky not to experience racism, it does not mean the fight is over. We are still generations behind and playing catch-up.

[@afrikakashe8552]

When did “woke” become a bad thing?

[@brecarter]

This new podcast is really hitting! So excited to still be here

[@Jman2332]

Hit the nail on the head. Hoping you double down on this take and continue to spread the message on this. Don’t underestimate the power of the tongue.

[@davidrobinson1925]

I love how you broke this down. I’m currently working on a book called it’s biblical not political. You spoke some uncomfortable truths here while still remaining biblical and not going too far left or right. Truth is, when we discuss the Bible, BOTH sides will be angry. To think very conservative is a Christian is naive and delusional lol. You Gained a new subscriber for sure. I Do have some follow-up questions about the racism aspect.

[@only_nori12]

I don't know how to say this, but I feel like a proud big sister watching this. I didn't really watch a lot of your prank videos etc. because I was just a bit older than you and post college, but the choices you and Kyra made as a young Christian couple were inspiring. As a Christian with a few more years of life experience I still admired you and Kyra's approach to a life founded in the bible. Although, not perfect, (but none of us are) watching this video and seeing how far you have come is truly amazing. I also love the approach to producing REAL facts and not just opinions. I have long since come to the same conclusion you have as a Ghanaian American, Christian, married with 2 kids. I feel like both sides have major cons and it makes it very difficult to vote either way, but then there is the fact that not voting too is indirectly a vote. I will definitely share your work with my younger brother. He is a missionary in China and I know seeing another person close in age to him with such sound biblical compassion and ideology would be refreshing. This is truly an amazing expose and I have been deep on the youtube education leading up to the election. I see a huge vision for you. Bigger than the likes of Charlie Kirk and TurningPoint. You really have something inspired by God here.

[@Ladylack]

It’s refreshing to see you waking up and still holding to your Christianity. I’ve lived in the in-between all of my life. I’m from Deep South in Mississippi and while I hold fast to my conservative Christian values I am also fully aware of the implications of slavery and racism.

[@blackberry4life482]

@@curtislowe195 Do you condemn all of the yt savagery going on?🤔

[@user-lg3rx2ko5g]

Kaelin I’ve been following y’all for at least 7 years. I am so proud of you for doing your own thinking and being introspective about history (your own and others). I’m also glad I didn’t know your politics before bc I probably would’ve let my judgment put me off from an influencer that has good intentions, which is not fair. Some folks are indoctrinated or believe in their own “success-narrative” or their own equality narrative which is more than likely a humble brag-without knowing they are the exception to the rule, even if they are exceptional like you and your family. I am a black conservative but further left than you are, as I believe in freedom and free-will as this country was founded on: religious freedom. Separation of church and state. Regardless of my Christian faith. There is a difference between a personal biblical worldview and a theocratic style of government, which is what the Puritans fled from to begin with. I would never impose my beliefs as law. The Right right now is far from Christian and it has swallowed many unassuming followers. I’m a proud American but my fellow Americans make me lose faith in the fabric of this nation, daily. There is a reason why churches are closing and being absorbed by corporate structures that are “faith-based”. Anyways I really enjoyed this and I’m delighted at how critically you think, especially for your kids! I always knew yall were good folk but just a vlog family nothing deeper. Thx for keeping it real and telling your truth. Mad love

[@pjbpiano]

I'm just curious though. Why did you think about your skin color first when they shouted at you and you did not hear what they said?

[@FreedomAintFree-ol6fy]

Bingo

[@JVNSfit]

21:00

[@TeeCG]

He didn't hear what they said because his earpods were in but I'm almost certain they shouted racist words like the N word. The same thing happened to me in Pennsylvania while walking across the street but I heard them loud and clear.

[@MrVocalist567]

Just another example of how black experiences in America get written off as he described in the beginning of the video.​.. lol @@curtislowe195

[@blackberry4life482]

@@curtislowe195 Imagine being a fool!

[@sarah1484]

The thing I think about all of the time is that I knew my great grandmother who was one generation removed from slavery. She was a teenager during the Great Depression. The woman knew how to survive. I mean survive. She grew her own food, sewed her own clothes, canned her own food, etc. When she died in 1993, I was 13. I got so much knowledge from her in those few years but I really need her now at 40. The only part we didn’t get to was her experiences with white folks. She gave little nuggets here and there. I still remember them but I’d love to interview her now. I see the world differently. Especially after doing 12 years in the military. The system is a well oiled machine that’s backed by money built off the backs of slaves. It has to be completely broken down starting at Congress.

[@alsr731]

Finally! Someone is explaining it. Slavery happened throughout history but American Slavery was on a whole different level

[@Daft_Sage]

Forgive me if I sound blasphemous. If you think a father that sends his son to die for a cause he himself is not willing to go and die for is much better than a plantation owner, then we have different ideas of what a good father is.

[@MarkTheChristian]

I don’t believe your concern is rooted in evil intent, but I do believe there is ignorance here. I wish I could explain it in a way that would help, but I’m not able to verbalize it at this moment. I will say one thing. God is not the wrongdoer, so saying that he is not willing to die for the cause does not apply. The “olive branch” he is extending is not owed to us. His mercy is the only reason we received it. We are not owed anything

[@Daft_Sage]

@@MarkTheChristian if you're a father, would you send your son to go die for something while you're perfectly safe at home?

[@MarkTheChristian]

One thing I don’t like is when people try to ignore each others point, so to answer your question and give credibility to your point I will say as a human I would not send my son to die for a cause if I could go myself. So if your point is that you don’t agree with the logic, I can understand, but Kaelin’s point is not that we should go and send our sons to die and those are great fathers. His point is that God, our Father in heaven, wants good for us, unlike the “fathers” that did us wrong. I don’t expect you to comprehend how powerful sending His son for us is. However, if you seek him, genuinely, you will understand the significance.

[@Daft_Sage]

@MarkTheChristian I understand your point. I just didn't think it addressed my point. Who do you have a greater obligation to, a bunch of strangers or your son. The Bible works largely because you take it with mysticism. If it were just a regular story without religion attached to it, the problems would be glaring. And there are a lot of problems.

[@MarkTheChristian]

Keep in mind, brother, I wasn’t implying you ignored my point. I was letting you know that I want to make sure I addressed your point. I apologize if it seemed that way. Also, now we are in the space of “Should you believe in the Bible.” This is a beautiful space to be in. Mainly because you can do your research and realize there are too many things that suggest “why wouldn’t this be true.” I don’t think we will establish this in the comments section lol. I do want to say many times people look at the Old Testament and not realize it is mainly a history book showing how things were and why. It also shows us that we are doing and falling for the same stuff. There’s obviously a lot of other stuff there, but brother, the word is alive. Let God in while you are reading, and you will see what I mean. If only I could put it into words. God bless you.

[@rudetuesday]

I wish you the best as you continue to learn and ask different questions. Interrogate everything with humility, love and care.

[@milagrobrowne4742]

You are such a wise young man. May God continue to touch your mind, your understanding, and your method of delivery such that you can present a balanced view. You're gonna go places in this world, but stay true to your calling as it is in Jesus. May you be blessed beyond measure!!!❤❤❤

[@pjbpiano]

Kaelin, I just came to meet this channel today, by the gods of the algorithm. But I have to ask this because I have seen lots of Americans in this category. Have you lived abroad? As in outside the United States for any long length of time?

[@desireyolison5819]

I too am from Bakersfield. Moved to Tyler tx and that happend to me as I was in my scrubs walking into work. And in a truck white truck filled white Boys they yelled the n word at me and sped off. Almost hitting me as I crossed the street

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

Yet prefer to move to inner city Chicago?

[@TeeCG]

​​@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993Do you see what you're doing? You're invalidating his experience by bringing up something else. I'm not saying you're a racist but your comment reeks of it. This is exactly what he's talking about in the video regarding the lack of empathy and understanding. If you're not a racist, THINK about what you're saying before you say it or better yet, just don't say anything. It's ok to be quiet.

[@MichaelSimpson-t1x]

Fbas have come to a point in human history where the realities of our lives in this country is taken a turn for the race... First of all our slave master has allowed the immigrants in this country to put us in a economic strangle hold... A steady diet of information with no substance (action) is doing more harm than good... I really believe that it is time for black town hall meetings on these subjects.?.. Think about this??If every black person in america has different conclusions about our issues then that means that no one is right😊 And yes the majority is Wrong. How can a bunch of Johnny come lately tell black America about black america😊😊😊😊 IT is such that our greatest most brilliant black intellectual scholars have gave us the blue print... So if blacks are not speaking and acting according to how they say we should look at these things then we are sounding and acting like idiots 😊😊😊😊..Your oppressor see you the same way he did 600 years ago.😊Represent your clique... In just your city and town blacks adult blacks need to talk and confront each other on how they can come together and build a situation that is for your children.These people are not playing games with us..They really are trying to uproot blacks from their very powerful foundational perch...Just the men in your town cause hope is not dead yet. FBAS STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO BRING ABOUT A NEW HUMANITY FOR THEMSELVES .. BUT WE GOT TO GET STARTED THOUGH. REMEMBER JUST THE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN IN YOUR TOWN...IT WILL SPREAD

[@XoxoMoot]

@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993 Yet you prefer to move to Europe?

[@Astimepass]

Thank you for this… I feel the same with not belonging to either party. I’m just standing with GOD that’s all I know….

[@judithking7424]

I like the way you you think. You've really done your homework and have grasp the complexity of racists and racism in this country. It is definitely systemic and ongoing.

[@Grt486]

Please take the term “woke” out of your vocabulary. It was a term created by Black people to describe them being aware of their social political environment, and was co-opted by the far right to mean something derogatory.

[@KaelinKeithEdwards]

What word(s) are you using instead?

[@morena1484]

​@KaelinKeithEdwards I literally came to the comments to say this lol. We've allowed being educated about history, social justice, and a basic collective consciousness to be weaponized. It's very unfortunate.

[@ahamed6702]

@@KaelinKeithEdwardsAware, educated, knowledgeable… these are a short list.

[@abigailowens4290]

@@KaelinKeithEdwardsnah woke still applies. Wake up was always used. It’s now people who went the complete opposite way and not devolved to worshipping themselves now.

[@phillipwilliams7534]

I had this conversation with one of my white friends. Initially, woke was synonymous with a black knowledge of self. The same thing happened with Kaepernick kneeling for the flag. His intention was a show of vulnerability while being respectful like a knight kneeling to a king.

[@mjbrooks592]

“For the LOVE of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” This one verse gets proven over and over and over again

[@nigelralphmurphy2852]

American slavery WAS different to other slaveries in world history - it was HEAPS WORSE!! American slavery was the first time people's labour was used to make other people rich. American slavery was the first capitalist slavery, and it was the most brutal form of slavery in human history. Capitalism did and still does exploit and abuse and make life misery for workers who get paid a pittance for 'slaving' in the owners factories and offices. African slavery was this form of capitalism taken to its logical conclusion. Yes, American slavery was by far the WORST slavery in human history.

[@heidilee658]

The LOVE of money is the root of all KINDS of evil.

[@PeaceChiillax]

Amazing episode. You articulated well my thoughts on this issue. I also hear all side on this matter, and can see that neither the right or left have a true solutions to the issues that black people are facing. It’s quite interesting how the gospel is for collective freedom yet start with individual freedom. So I resulted to focus on my individual freedom in Christ. To really partake in that freedom and fully live it out in my life. There then I will have a strong testimony. As I would have walked through to the renewal of my mind, wrestle with the questions and my own pain and hurt, deliverance and turning towards Christ, the author of freedom.

[@afrikakashe8552]

The parallels with South Africa are insane.

[@carolyndavis7785]

Welcome to TX Kaelin! I'm in E. TX, about 100 miles down the road. Conservatism and Christianity reign here. I enjoyed your podcast. It's really refreshing to see/hear a young black man be so open, so willing to have a change of mind if the evidence warrants. I must admit, however, I am truly puzzled how you have managed to hold on to some of your ideas/beliefs most of your adult life, beliefs as it relates to racism and the idea that this country was founded on Christian principles. Yes, racism is real! It's as American as apple pie. There is so much one could unpack in your podcast. A mere comment here would not possibly do it justice. I pray that you keep your open mind. Keep asking the hard questions. Also, If I may make a couple of suggestions, do read Robin Deangelo's White Fragility. Also read Nikole Hannah Jones' 1619 Project. Do listen to Sirius XM Urban View Channel 126 (Lurie Daniel Favors, etc.) May God bless!

[@darlenewood4697]

My mother also picked cotton and pull my sister on the bag because she couldn't afford a babysitter.

[@Just4Me71]

Thank you for the awakening and taking the time to enlighten yourself and others on the dark history that still affects us today.

[@reijas47]

As of late, there has been a lot of strange fruit hanging from trees, sure not done out of love

[@T1Xerxes]

You've grown up young fellow. Very Impressive

[@Navekraith]

Wonderful work! I listened to this video and had to stop a few times ( it was really tearing at my heart strings). You are a stronger soul than I.

[@moinasia]

The Bible said the love of money , not money is the root of evil. But you made some good point . This was a good conversation

[@KaelinKeithEdwards]

Thank you. I really meant to say the love of money is the root of all "*kinds of evil*". But this was implied with my emphasis on greed/avarice directly after.

[@moinasia]

Nice, that makes sense in that context , this was a good conversation and needed

[@afrikakashe8552]

I’m black and African but not a Christian but I’m glad I landed on your page.

[@charlesstrong3866]

The irony of the thought of being "Woke" is now a negative thing is dumbfounding.

[@blackberry4life482]

You should also read about the slave breeding farms. And partus sequitur ventrem.

[@bab542]

It's very depressing to hear of such, what the name of the book please thanks

[@blackberry4life482]

Slave Breeding: Sex, Violence, and Memory in African American History By: Gregory D. Smithers

[@MsEllaHamilton]

I’m a Northern Black Liberal living in a socialist state. Please educate me on the virtues of conservatism. My undergraduate background was in African-American Studies which has colored my perspectives but I’m open to information even if it dispels my beliefs. 🙏🏾

[@jamalwest7658]

This is like watching Neo discover the matrix

[@teddydavis2339]

Racism will always be there, but we mustn't let it get us down. Keep striving and breaking down barriers. I have never seen a color blind society anywhere, and I lived in many different places. I have come to the conclusion that it is human nature. Racism or classism is common amongst people of the same race.

[@AskFanatiq]

Man, I think we could benefit from a genuine conversation. Pray about it and hmu if you feel lead to. I think you've made a lot of progress on your journey.

[@Kinyenyevlog]

Build to last is not only for black Christians in America, it's for black Christian in africa too. I watched this video right through and as someone who lives in africa, I must say the battle with my Christian faith vs your "religion was a tool to colonize you" is a battle we struggle with everyday here in Africa.

[@kayb6803]

No, the Bible does not say that money is the root of all evil. It says the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Which you confirmed that the latter is true.

[@kamilleking4708]

The fear you have of being aligned with the word "woke", you should assign to the word "conservative". In order to be Christian, you have to be "woke", awake, so we can accurately navigate this foreign world, with God's Grace. Thank you for your word.

[@WrightNerissa-u1u]

That's interesting. When you say the foreign world do you mean purgatory (Earth) or the west (outside of Africa)?

[@janelholliday]

This is necessary conversation and I am grateful that you are using your voice to speak about it. There is so much more to be done and it will be done by the Spirit of God. He has glorious plans of restoration for all of His children. The Lord bless you and keep you and your family.

[@EdwardsCC]

When you said biblical world view, you are me I drop that my 3rd year in college. because everyone is not gonna serve GOD. we do not live in a theocracy. I believe in GOD but I will not put God in a political realm. I fell for it, under the Study Of preachers like Tony Evans. Rod Parsley. RON Carpenter. John Hagee. Joel Olsteen, Bishop TD Jakes. Creflo Dollar. Bishop Eddie Long. Bishop GE Patterson. They all had a form of. teaching that was inside. of the what I call. white supremacy. Evangelical. teaching book. As black people, once we get. once we get saved and learn God for real we take that in for real thinking that that is going to be our anchor and the thing that moves political society in its wake. No, Sir. that will not happen. because God himself does not need our help. He will do it But what we can do is understand our plight in this country. And begin to move in the direction that helps our people. Now you sounded like me when I went. in my sophomore year college. I came out of high school speaking and thinking the exact same way you were. I did not see my behavior. I used to throw God as a solution for everything. Bishop Patterson used to say that you so heaven bound that you're no earthly good. I didn't know what that mean then, but I know but I know what that means now because When we take Christian worldviews and try to stamp it on a democracy or a Republic and try to make everybody come under that teaching. where no earthly good because every one will not use or be servants of our God, we don't. live in that nation, And when you say you used to debate people about the issue and used to be contrarian, you won't be in contrarian. You was being matter of fact I used to be that way. I used to be like these black people ain't like me In some ways you don't think you're that way, but you are that you were that way. You used to be like me. See you went to Stanford as a thing to go to school. I went to old Miss and when I tell you I walked in there with my head up because I was a Republican. I ain't even think about conservatism. But when I got into those books and I started. reading and understanding the plight of our people then. I understood I had to drop that but I. still love God. I had to drop that evangelistic ideology that comes from the evangelical whiteness in this country. Oh, this goes deep. I wish I had time. Brother, this goes deep. If you only knew that our parents didn't teach us black history cause that's why you didn't know a lot of things. They didn't teach us black history. They just taught you to be successful in America hoping that that would you make you usurp all of the racism that you would experience in this country. Oh, they failed us. Yes, they did unwilling. to say it now because I understand they went through so much through Jim Crow that they didn't want you to focus on race and by you not focusing on race it hurts you in a way because you cannot work in tandem as a group and that makes a lot of people marry outside of their racist I can see that but we don't see that because we think Love is love and God made all people and Blase Blase like we don't live in a white supremacist nation but that's beside the point cause I don't know if you believe that either but oh I'm writing too much OK let me stop. I'm sorry if you. want me to comment more I will but that's all. Thank you.

[@roster092]

Also Kaelin, I don't think this was a Christian nation. I took this course my freshman year or undegrad called God and the Constitution which focused on the religious beliefs of the founding father. 9/13 colonies had religious provisions in their state charters following the declaration of independence and before the constitutional convention, by this I mean you usually had to be protestant to hold any state office. Most of the founding fathers claimed to be Anglican or Episcopalian. My professor thought this to be evidence that they were all Christains rather than deist as most claim. I believe something more sinister. I believe most of them were not Christian and that they just invoked Gods name but didn't truly know him. When you read some of the founding documents they sound religious in nature but we don't judge by words but by fruit. I'm sure some of them were believers (some only has to mean one) but I think the others just used the Lords name for their own selfish gain. That's why I also believe you start to see the Mormons, Jehovah’s witness’s and the idea of manifest destinty pop up. They were twisting the Word of God for their own selfish pursuits.

[@ahamed6702]

Well, Ben Franklin wrote that he was deistic in his autobiography.

[@MhnFive]

Not being proud of every single aspect of American history makes you an enemy to far too large of a % of conservatism for it to be a nuanced topic imo. You have to apologize for potentially sounding woke because anything short of revisionism is considered unpatriotic. It's an intentional action and we must realize not every person doing so is doing it because they were also simply regurgitating what they've been taught. Some of them aren't simply ignorant to the truth and awaiting an intellectual conversation to save them. Some of them know what they're doing and don't want you there. Some of them don't want to be corrected. This is one of my biggest critiques of American conservatism. I've had my own phase of believing we could simply have genuine conversations with one another. I originally came from such an upbringing so I vividly remember what the echo chamber of ideals felt like. How there's always an excuse, and the only compromise that exists is accepting their version of truth as gospel (regardless of whether or not there's a lick of reality behind it). There may be a messaging/listening issue on both sides, but we would all be foolish to assume that both sides are coming at this from equal grounds. While I'm more than willing to admit the left can profit off of white guilt, the other side of the aisle is seemingly still trying to debate the existence of racism, period. I'm sorry but I'm tired of trying to "both sides" a debate when one side is refusing to admit there's even a conversation to be had. There is a large demographic of Americans who have never heard of the history you shared in regards to chattel slavery or the history of gynecology. These people are willing to reject these truths entirely because they don't fit their world view, and they want to moderate our debate. It's not hard at all to find a home when you're willing to call out the truth in both sides, just take note of how each side responds to you. If one side simply disagrees with you as they allow you to exist in the space while the other threatens your fundamental existence, if not your life, I know which side I can call home. I vehemently disagree with the concept of abortion being infanticide. I believe it represents a fundamental misunderstanding of both abortion and the torture/infanticide our people have faced. That being said, I'm still never going to denounce your entire identity. I'm not going to view your history as a privilege I can willingly revoke from you. See how far you get as a black man simply willing to state that racism or generational wealth exists. Hell, see how far you get when you *don't* do these things in the first place and you're still met with a screaming car full of racists because you decided to exist.

[@georgiafain3747]

I both sides are nuanced. I am liberal & I am not Godless. I believe that we all have Gods given free will & will each have to answer to how we use it.

[@ifeoluwaadeoye6557]

The ones calling for the abolishing of the entire system understand the simple fact that if a system has a faulty foundation, you can try all the patching you like, it won't fix the flaws inherent in the system. Changing it will be painful but guess what? So was getting rid of slavery

[@stonedoubt]

Sorry about these but @24 minutes, you just defined critical race theory. It’s not what “conservative” politicians say it is. It is a “theory” taught in law schools to describe the black condition in American society and how that affects the application of the legal system.

[@debrarollins7934]

After emancipation Black people held government positions, built thriving communities which were flooded or burned down.

[@Zgambitmusic.zaneszone]

Hey there awesome video. Enjoyed walking through your throught process. However one thing i see in the shift in definition of racism in reference to the book you mentioned, is the convesations i hear referencing the institutional argument seem to leave out some things or confuse some things. 1. The conversations tend to omit groups outside black and white. 2. Not all people that discuss racism in coversation or argument, know of a structural definition shift, so people tend to talk past each other using different definitions. 3. Acts such as name calling with explicit racial tones are still called racist but dont seem to denote a power backing. Even if the name calling is from another minority group, not a white person. Is often still called racist. 4. What about situations where ther are no black or white people involved and such acts we generally refer to as racist are committed. Are they no longer racist because there isnt an explicit power differential because its 2 minority groups and not white? Summarize: it seems to me blanket conversations about race and racism of this type seem to be bound by an american/european colonial context and blanketly define race and racism but seem to omit groups outside black and white. What do you think of this?

[@blackberry4life482]

Never be unassuming young man. To them that’s easy pickings! Always be aware. Especially here in Texas! Glad you found out about Dr. Joy Degruy!😊

[@gloriaf6971]

The Africans who sold other Africans into slavery were not selling their sisters and brothers. They sold their enemies from other tribes who they had defeated in battle. The Africans sold some of those captives but some remained with the conquering tribe and were slaves. However, there was the possibility that those enslaved people could become part of the tribe. They didn't have to remain as slaves for their entire lives.

[@reijas47]

Wake up son, i really feel sorry for all non believers. Hopefully you can remain safe,clear your lens

[@synik3225]

I've noticed that when ppl talk about the traumas/horrors of American chattel slavery in these video essays they always are hyper-focused on black women & children and seldom if ever mention black men. It's as if they believe Black men were just going to work at 9-5 in the fields, clocking out and going home to sit on the porch.

[@TeeCG]

You're not listening/watching enough videos then. There is no competition here. It was horrible for all of them; however, children and women (because of man's insatiable appetite for sex) were the most vulnerable and exploited but this is not to say that bm didn't experience exploitation as well because they did. Again, this is not about a competition, just truth.

[@MrSharlesJohnson]

@@synik3225 read better books

[@anthonyclark7912]

The slave masters were NOT our fathers,..where did you get that from?

[@k-clarke5375]

Love this, Kaelin. ❤ Thank you!

[@BeeGeeTee]

This is my first time happening upon your channel and idk... you seem pretty woke to me 🤷🏾‍♀️ I think I may stay

[@judithking7424]

Abortion on demand is not appropriate in my opinion. To prevent a woman from having a D and C medical procedure to save her life after experiencing a miscarriage is not appropriate either.

[@Kiashereee]

I learned so much from this . I don’t have to worry about someone blurring the lines of Christian values and worldly influence .God bless you and continue to do Gods work of spreading knowledge and wisdom.

[@ELynRus-h]

CRT is a thing being taught in public schools

[@charlesgerard1110]

The Bible does not say that Money is the root of all evil. It says, "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

Hello Kaelin. I just want to say that I throughly enjoyed this content. I am passionate about also getting the truth out regarding the thjngs and events our people went through worldwide...The half has never been told. Living in the USA for a while now has opened up my eyes to blatantly, intentional racism.....The time is ripe for these conversations to be had......God bless you and please keep them coming. Exposure brings light and light brings healing.......Black people are voting for thier own demise. We must chose the greater situation that aligns with our values......I am thoroughly against abortion & i am a believer in the sanctity of marriage God's way....

[@francescareid5070]

Oh no racism is very much still alive, unfortunately

[@antoniobabb1938]

Only in small parts and inherited unknown and ignorance simply not understanding what people of color in other nations go through after he affects of Colonial rule

[@missrespectful]

Kaelin, this video is so amazing and thought-provoking!! As someone that believes in the word of God, I struggle to call myself a Christian because of those people and those actions you speak of. But the alternative just isn’t doing anything for me. The other side doesn’t acknowledge that some things in this world are wrong; certain actions do come with drastic consequences. I’m not speaking on the actions condemned and hyperfixated on by the right. I have my own set of concerns that neither party is willing to address.

[@msz_jojo]

You're on to something here and was 💯 on the thoughts and comments about both parties, but these are all distractions also. I strongly encourage you while inviting you to read Deuteronomy 28 KJV. Read the whole chapter and you'll see the connections. It goes further back. Your comments about the slave trades and Africans also was on point, but each tribe and country there had their own experiences. As one from the Caribbean living here in the US and a citizen, I have learned so much and come to a deeper understanding that I never could imagine and just thought I'd share with you this, especially since you have a very successful platform, maybe you can share your knowledge from all with others after knowing this. Also, I'm a traveler and have traveled to almost all continents learning different cultures and being around the locals in these countries to learn how does all play apart in what we as "Blacks" in the US experience today.

[@debrarollins7934]

Christian is not really biblical. It was term used to belittle the disciples. They only referred to themselves as believers of Christ or followers of Christ.

[@moe_factz]

You seem like a good brother, and you are correct when you call it straight down the middle. I would suggest listening to Neely Fuller Jr and possibly his book. He explains the system of white Supremacy. Keyword being system. Be blessed 🙏🏿

[@landmark22]

Add Dr. Francis Cress Welsing to your list.

[@4evadrestudios]

maybe its time to wake up

[@QueenTrayGoddess]

Come on sir...as much as I appreciate what you explain here for the weak hearted, let's also FACE the FACTS that not ONLY were our women r*ped, but ALSO our men and boys. I like the way you broke down your message in a much easier way for all to understand, but let's stop trying to explain to them the things they already know that they are still doing that are STILL CURRENT in our society by trying TOO HARD to spare their damn feelings! I DON'T CARE about their feelings. THIS IS WHY ALL OF US NEED REPARATIONS WHOSE FAMILY COMES FROM THOSE SLAVES...WE ARE OWED...THIS IS NOT A HAND OUT EITHER! #FBA #FoundationalBlackAmerica #ReparationsNow #B1 #BlackFirst #OpenYourEyes #RespectBlackAmerica

[@MrVocalist567]

We're never getting reparations. They already have the money. And we won't see a dime.

[@croys8608]

It's still here

[@Candy9355]

I loved this podcast! Sharing it with my family now!

[@FreedomAintFree-ol6fy]

You made it seem like you were conservative at first, but then called yourself a woke conservative, which is a contradiction. I'm black as well, but I'm a Christian and an American first. That's probably the biggest difference between us. I still heard you out though. I feel how you think white conservatives feel, and that because I'm actually conservative and my skin color doesn't impact me. Also went to see the movie. Newark, NJ. Thought it was funny as well! I have a cousin you remind me a lot of, which is why it's obvious to me where you land.

[@StarC2233]

Many gems and powerful messsges in this video. Thank you for sharing ✨️✨️✨️

[@maryjustice5529]

Thank you for speaking on this 😭🥹…We must advocate for ourselves. No one is coming to save us. We only have each other and God. That’s enough. Let’s support each other…I am sorry for your pain which is shared collectively.

[@AbbyMcGowan]

Great video! You really articulated your point well. I really like the point you drove in about how people are allowed to speak about the things that were passed down to them but when it’s time to talk about what was not passed down, there seems to be resistance to hear that point of view. I really hope you stay consistent with this podcast. I’m a fan of you and Kyrah. I really appreciate you talking about the atrocities black women have had to face. I am African-American (biracial), but I have albinism so my worldview is a bit different but I still resonate with the black experience. I would say I lean towards the same political viewpoint as you. I know that you probably don’t want to touch on this topic but because of the video you put out during the pandemic talking about abortion, I feel like it’s fair to ask, has your view on abortion changed given the topics you touched on in this video? if not, do you feel more empathetic towards the situation that women are put in when it comes to conceiving a child after being SA. Regardless of your answer, I’m still a fan. Just curious.

[@KaelinKeithEdwards]

I'm really not proud of how I shared my position (hence why I took that and every other episode down). I hurt people probably more with how I said things, than what I said. I don't regret doing it though. Sharing what I've shared through the years and seeing peoples' reactions have given me a unique opportunity to self-reflect and consider the merit of what so many people believe about me. That episode exposed some immaturity and ignorance that I have since worked to combat. Yet, in my further research I still stand on my original position. Albeit with a lot more empathy.

[@AbbyMcGowan]

@@KaelinKeithEdwards I respect it. Thank you for the response!

[@debrarollins7934]

Christians were not people who followed God the creator. The disciples only identified as followers if Christ ir disciples of Christ.

[@tp9623]

Thank you for this video! You summed up everything so well.