Jonathan Majors *perseverance* is actually...dangerous.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I rewrote this video 3x and STILL could have come harder. But its up to you now, lmk what you think 👇🏾 And Join the Patreon to support the channel! shorturl.at/hzLQV

[@TG5455]

Welcome back, Queen. 😊

[@nicolesherman8974]

Maybe it’s because I’m suffering from fatigue of the media, but I stopped paying attention to Johnathan Majors along time ago. After he said he wanted a woman like Coretta Scott King or whatever he said, I had him flushed out of my mental rolodex. Maintaining my sanity for the rest of this year.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

That's truly for the best Nicole...truly for the best.

[@Dave102693]

I rolled my eyes at this

[@kram9076]

@nicolesherman8974 same here. I was this close to being like yeah the ex girlfriend is another Amber Heard. Although she is but what he said about her being like Michelle Obama. Mentally he didn't sound normal of what should be said in a relationship.

[@kodyb5869]

Bro wanted a white woman to be his Nubian princess

[@Kirasfox]

I roll my eyes every single time y'all misinterpret that audio....she was an alcoholic and he wanted her to gain some respect for herself AND the relationship.....was that bad of him to ask? No matter what example he would've used, y'all would've complained either way. Plus, the other half, the reason he was irritated, was that he did not want anyone else in his house and proceeded to bring someone in his house....while he was working with someone.

[@kattnotwilliams]

I disagree that this isn't perseverance. Jonathan Majors was persecuted by police officers who fabricated charges, an ex-girlfriend who changed her story after seeing the evidence, and a DA's office hungry for convictions against high-profile black men. The jury didn't believe Galaway and Perez's theory that Majors was abusive. They acquitted him of charges relating to intent. They were not instructed on justification, which is a reversible error in NY. Judge Gaffey even encouraged an appeal on this issue. The prosecution didn't seek jail time at sentencing. There's also a problem in access to this trial. What was widely available came from a select few journalists, most of whom weren't in court for the full trial. People are fixed on a recording and a set of texts that start with "It's just fake" and end with an implication that Grace Jabbari broke a personal belonging, but that's not what made the buzz online. Grace Jabbari testified she started the physical fight. Then, she chased him for 5 blocks and attacked him again a second time. She testified she struck him during that 2nd time with the same hand that had the finger injury. Though the judge wouldn't allow bodycam audio, she was questioned about telling the police her finger injury happened during that second incident. The only other witness in the car - the Driver - said she was doing everything and that he was trying to get away. Grace Jabbari also testified she fell unconscious on the bathroom floor (this was after asking Jonathan to respond to her texts and calls - he wasn't home) and didn't hear Jonathan arriving home that morning. This can't be true, because she was texting her friend simultaneously. However, this scene is what gave rise to the initial and untrue story that Jonathan Majors strangled Grace Jabbari. The jury wasn't allowed to see photos of Jonathan Majors injuries. Questions about Grace Jabbari's i-cards, arrest, and unusual DAT were objected to and sustained, so the jury wasn't allowed to hear the full details of two different precincts finding probable cause to arrest her for domestic assault and criminal mischief. The prosecution cut a deal with Grace Jabbari - they promised her no legal repercussions whatsoever (before looking into what NYPD detectives found, which means this isn't simply a matter of prosecutorial discretion), and she agreed to cooperate in testifying against Jonathan Majors. This is brady material and wasn't disclosed to the defense in a timely manner, either. This case is a great example of why we need transparency in courts. Your thoughts are powerful, but the subject matter is different than it appears.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

you dropped a lot of information about the case here, but you didn’t seem to understand the point of my actual video. It wasn’t about his guilt or innocence, it wasn’t about the court, it was about us.

[@LilGreatWalltv]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison your video was word salad not based or rooted in any facts or figures or even worse historical context. Biblical jargon and “we shall overcome” rhetoric doesn’t count…

[@Princess-us5so]

​@@kattnotwilliams Exactly, I don't know why people are still making these videos. Just let them live! Leave Johnathan Major's and Meagan Good ALONE!!! How does she know where he is when for one she is still going based off of false information including the misunderstood Corretta Scott King thing. I'm tired of misinformed people making videos.

[@fearoffrying]

@@kattnotwilliams 🤡

[@kattnotwilliams]

@@fearoffrying Can you explain your reasoning?

[@martinking27]

This might be a long comment, but please bear with me. 😅🙏🏽 As a fellow believer, my heart felt the heavy impact of this video & your refreshing perspective on the Jonathan Majors situation. I couldn’t help but see some similarities in my own life, specifically around the idea that certain setbacks in our lives can expose some of the areas of brokenness & fallibility we carry within. For Majors, this feels like it. He’s experiencing a huge setback, but one that is small enough that he can still make a comeback & have a successful career… but I get the feeling that is only possible if he addresses his internal issues & hopefully now that he’s with Meagan, surrenders to God. Also, just as a real-life testimony to whoever will receive it? I’m going through a similar thing; a career & financial setback where it feels like nothing is working. But when everything fails, I notice that I get more time to see the self-destructive patterns I engage in; how my inclination to ‘hard work’ is really an insecurity towards the truth that GOD PROVIDES, and that (compared to Coretta) my endurance is short and conditional. 🤷🏽‍♂️ When everything fails, I get to lean the One who doesn’t fail, and this is by no means an easy habit to built, neither is it without a lot of pain, but it’s a necessary path to healing & growth - Majors aside, we all need some of this. Thank you for another impactful video, Tiffany! ❤

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

What a beautiful testimony, martin, thank you for sharing it! I deeply resonate with this feeling of exposure and just as you said, the challenges of setbacks that seems all around me and closing in. Its a debilitating feeling and one where I know I'm gonna to have look in the mirror more than ever before. But the beauty of a setback is an opportunity to CHANGE. and just as you have said, God is a provider, meaning He will sustain you in the moment as well as the after. My prayer is that many reading your comment do receive it because that is EXACTLY the goal of the video. It's about us seeing ourselves through other's failures..not because we want to judge them harshly, but because we wish to take out the plank in our own eyes and see clearly. Thank you for your sharing and for your vulnerability. It has fulfilled the reason I made this content ❤

[@martinking27]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison ❤️

[@jazztalk2008]

This was a beautiful essay and I love hearing your thoughts on different subject matters. This was spot on in regards to the biblical example and how we as a people need to not only take accountability but stop enabling bad decisions and behaviors. Learning to say and speak the truth even if it hurts the other person's feelings. Well sometimes the truth hurts but this will help you look at yourself and work on your flaws. SIDE NOTE: My husband went to school with Majors (elementary or middle, i can't recall), anyways he told me he was weird then and weird now. He also told me he fought/hit a girl. So Meagan and whomever please be careful.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I appreciate it so much! Thank you for taking the time to hear out my perspective. I do feel that we’ve lost a lot of nuance in the “accountability” discussion because we don’t actually know what accountability is, we just know what people portray it as. It does not follow virtue signaling or PR stunts. It’s supposed to be the catalyst to a heart and life change. that’s what true accountability looks like. it’s humility in public. WOW. crazy to think about the fact that there are people out there who know the celebrities before they were famous… I’m genuinely not surprised that he was strange.

[@NKim-gj9vk]

“ We prop up victimhood instead of enticing people towards wholeness”…ma’am that was a whole word 👏🏾

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

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[@Kirasfox]

If you followed the case, maybe people would know he's simply telling the truth, and Alvin braggs is a slimey DA

[@NKim-gj9vk]

@@Kirasfox I did follow the case. It’s why I’m so concerned at his history of this behavior being ignored instead of examined and corrected

[@Kirasfox]

@NKim-gj9vk so he wasn't supposed to feel some type of way about, bringing a drunk random uninvited person home¿ he wasn't supposed to react when she gave his number to a random guy, and he was he just going to ignore her drinking problems, she wouldn't acknowledge nor fix while having NO job.

[@NKim-gj9vk]

@@Kirasfox “feeling some type of way” doesn’t cause your gf to need pain meds for injuries you’ve caused. Feelings are normal. That didn’t seem to be the problem here.

[@sxt4447]

I pray for Meagan ❤ Her admitting that she lives in a “bubble” with Jonathan and barely goes outside unless she absolutely must is a sign of isolation. The pattern is repeating itself.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

💯 that was my EXACT thought, plus, she gets to be indoctrinated in his version of events.

[@CariDMM]

That courtroom drawing was diabolical. 😅

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

TRULY.

[@SweetDeeJay]

@@CariDMM savage I mean why so much emphasis on his nose? 🥴

[@CariDMM]

@@SweetDeeJay like a cartoon character from decades ago or a street artist drawing those exaggerated couple pictures at theme parks. 🫢😅

[@carrington2949]

On a side note, that court illustrator was straight up trolling. 😂

[@raymontyoungblood4453]

You know, you frustrated me with this video at first. I thought that this was going to be a bashing video for my guy, who has been, in my opinion railroaded by the judicial system and society at large. However, I'm so glad that I finished this video. You're absolutely right. We handle redemption based on favoritism, and the truth is the truth: Jonathan Majors, regardless of how much I love him as an actor, has flaws to iron out, like so many of us do. Thank you for shedding light, and articulating your opinion with kindness, honesty and compassion! You got yourself a new sub!!

[@thyristo]

@@raymontyoungblood4453 This "flaws that have to be ironed out" theory implies the picture of a superior flawless human. But flaws are what defines us human beings. It is impossible to iron out all flaws - if sone get ironed out that just leads to flaws in another area.

[@Kakarott2023]

You are so eloquent. I love watching your videos❤

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

oh wow, i’m very grateful for that! thank you for the kind words.

[@cassandraodle4794]

I like the direction this piece took. A rather thoughtful, unique approach was taken... And yes, the perseverance award was laughable to me.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

thank you so much cassandra!

[@cassandraodle4794]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison Greetings from Barbados, my friend! Keep up the good work (and afro 😋) 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@sheritaj4543]

Thanks for this. You made me think about how important it is to truly understand your setback and how you can move forward with a healthier mindset. That award is performative like most of what we consume. And, like Sampson, we need to acknowledge what role we might play in our circumstance.

[@MarzzLand17]

I have felt this way about Hollywood and just humanity in general for a long time but couldn't put it into words. Thank you for this video! I've been a subscriber for just a short amount of time but I've gone back to watch a lot of your content. Let me say it feels so refreshing refreshing to get an intellectual and researched approach on topics such as this video. Thank you for what you do!

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

thank you so much for watching and taking a look at the rest of the content. I really do hope that I continue to be a well researched and nuanced perspective in this space.

[@dmcginnis1000]

Echoing others…what has been going on with this actor has not been on my mind…as my colleagues would say “running low on bandwidth,” but I feel for those feeling traumatized or retraumatized right now. Reminds me of a simple statement: nice is not the same thing as kind.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

low bandwith is totally fair D! And I hear you so much on that - kindness is sometimes the hard but necessary thing to say .

[@asfreeaschrissy]

First and foremost, I needed to hear this. It spoke directly to me. This was an invitation to introspection, not a salacious bit. I pray this goes viral.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

and to me to, sis! I sat down and thought through this for a very long time and I realized this was not about Jonathan. It was about me… my issues with pride and my refusal to see how much worse this could get if I don’t humble myself. Thank you for resonating with it, I really appreciate your kind words.

[@justwatchstuff]

I've seen people stay when they should've left and did because was the thing to do, or they had hope but it never got better. I've broken relationships with those dear to me because of this reason: I care for you and that is why I hold you accountable, to watch you destroy who you are or what you've worked so hard for is a sign of an enemy that is too much of a coward to state their stance with you.

[@corruptauthor]

Go Johnathan Majors!!!

[@sannydee]

I guess my question is how is him not going away any different than Chris Brown. Dude on tour taking sus pics with the very population whom he has harmed.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

great parallel.

[@5cburrell]

Question…. Isn’t it a contradiction to say that you trust God & march to the beat of your own drum?

[@patriciazandilencube4597]

Just playing Devils advocate here, but l guess the logic would be freewill ? God has given us free will as opposed to angels. So technically, it's about choice. You can listen to him and also march to the beat of your own drum at times because he allows that 🤷🏾‍♀️. Im just trying to make sense of it. It all sounds confused still.

[@rainyfeathers9148]

That is a bit odd...🤔

[@Inthemiddlestage]

I clocked, that too. Both can not be true.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

ok, but THAT PART. Cus what..? I feel like all of the interviews with Meagan really just allowed her to share the immaturity of her faith…? No tea, no shade, but I was very confused by everything she had to say about harmony with God and at the same time to say she was gonna do what she wanted to do.

[@CamJames]

"An error in judgment" is absolutely the best way to sum this series of events up. Giving Majors awards for anything in the midst of this is an absolute disgrace in my opinion. They all look ridiculous.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

everyone looks silly, and they will continue to unless we takeoff the rose colored glasses and actually wake up to the brokenness. Thank you for watching, Cam!

[@Londiebeantown]

Excellent Video!!!

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Thank you very much!

[@whenyouwishuponastar6643]

I enjoyed this video, you went deeper than some other takes I’ve seen. I loved how you also used biblical references. What’s interesting to me is how people have propped him up to be this “great man” I’m like, isn’t he an actor??? You would think he went to prison over his political views or something. Giving someone an award for continuing to pursue acting after getting into a domestic violence incident was weird. I agreed with you at the end as well, only time will tell how Jonathan majors grows from that experience. And his heart and the health of everyone involved is more important than his career.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

it was weird! even his 17 min speech at the awards, I read the transcripts and he went on a diatribe about how they treat black men and women in this context and he further laid into his own victim hood. Was very strange and I don’t think it really spoke to what he needed to understand about this process.

[@I_amsoprecious]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrisonhow to show just how narcissistic and arrogant you are without those words… give a 17 minute acceptance speech for a bogus award that didn’t exist the day before. My goodness 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MBXGill]

That part about the redemption arc requiring something - time and growth. Wow. Amen, it’s true.

[@I_amsoprecious]

He won an award?! Damn, the bar is just soooooo low. Like, where’s my award for waking up today and not screaming?!?!

[@alexwixom4599]

That Kids-bop line about Samson: 🔥🔥🔥 We lose so much nuance by simplifying. We don't always revisit it due to the surety we have about the simplicity. It's a cycle. Also thanks for the bible lesson.

[@malaysiabarrmb]

Tiffany, let me start by saying I love you and your content, sis! What really stood out to me was how you discussed humility. In prayer today i thanked God for the gift of conviction. I think that’s why God’s conviction is special because He sees through the mess and cares more about our heart posture than accomplishments. As far as JM, I think Ima pray for him. It’s something I haven’t done tbh but maybe I need too. Anyone can change. My heart leans more towards MG. I realllyyy pray she’s careful. Her spirit is so gentle and I’d hate to see anything set back her own journey.

[@sheezAscififan]

GURRRL, where are the FACTS?! You should stop now.

[@mo9633]

Didn’t even watch the vid I can already tell this a semi hate video cause the guy dated a white women 🤦🏾 why can ppl just date whoever they choose without judgement

[@iMeta4]

I appreciate what you said around the 15:46 mark. Occasionally I ask for such corrections with awareness that being caught in the implementation of my personhood could render me oblivious to my missteps with how fast I move sometime. Being nice or personable also tends to garner enablement from those who do not want to correct you in my personal experience. So, in addition to asking for correction, I have had to actively work on disarm what graces my favorable behavior would otherwise grant me. Because, while this may be selfish of me, there is nothing worse than not knowing what lies in store. So to hold myself accountable, I ask it of others as well through my self-improvement. Otherwise, what is the value in my missteps if I do not change as needed for myself and others? Keep up the good work. I am going to keep watching.

[@iMeta4]

As to what I think of the award, I would almost like to know what sparked the show itself that granted that award but I am not interested enough to do the research now. Partly because I am at work.🤣 But great video.

[@gloriadyer7900]

this video is devoid of facts and Tiffany will delete my comment like she did others in opposition to her.

[@larrydlewis1914]

He did all of that to himself and no one is holding him accountable to him to many people telling the same thing about him

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Larry, I definitely think that he should take more responsibility for the case and relationship failures 100%

[@Princess-us5so]

​@@TiffanyByrdHarrisonHe already did. And he did not do all of the things he was accused of.

[@Princess-us5so]

You need to do more research. As a woman a feminist at that I DO NOT abuse at all, but I ABSOLUTELY do not condone men with alot of evidence not doing what they accused of still being accused by either uninformed, or even unintelligent public. Do some dam* research! He was lied on by the DA and that woman.

[@Kirasfox]

🙄, why should he take accountability for a woman who decided to HIT HIM FIRST and lie on in reports to the police?

[@Rolandeee]

I thank GOD I found your channel. This video was so good, handled nuance and perspective with such care. 💜

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

thank you so much! I really be praying before these videos, my goal is always to be incredibly respectful to the content, and the people that I am featuring. I appreciate you watching 💕

[@your.beautiful.mind.now.]

The Coretta Scott-Kingness is CURRRAAAAAZEEEEE!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 I couldn't agree more. We, as a culture, oftentimes overlook extremely wicked behaviors simply to make war with the "common enemy". Two truths can exist in the same space. Yes, he was persecuted more because Grace is white. At the same time, he is also persecuted because he already had a problematic reputation of being an emotionally violent man in college and his ways caught up to him. I believe Megan is with him out of guilt because she was the other girl he was texting. She refuses to disclose how they met, which speak volumes. Either way, it is important that he is being held accountable. The perseverance award is tricky because he shouldn't have been convicted for what he was convicted for, true, but he also was very guilty of being abusive in other situations with her, which they weren't putting him on trial for. There's no way he should have been honored after that. The man is so busy being obsessed with Dr. King that he forgot to take the advice of Malcolm X about fooling with certain types of women.

[@Kirasfox]

A rumor isn't a fact, and I see everybody's listening skills in this comment section is about dead....and would rather gloss over the fact he was addressing HER DRINKING PROBLEMS

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I think the perservance award is a participation trophy.

[@TG5455]

You're spot on my man. 😉

[@GrapeTeaNews]

Good to see you back Tiffany 🍿

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

lol i know im always leaving! thank you GrapeTea

[@Edu-Take]

This is so good! True humility matters! Also as a Christian, I love how you sprinkle scripture and reference some giants in the faith (Jerry Flowers) in your essays.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Thank you so much! i’m currently in a humbling season and it’s been the most challenging, and difficult season of my life but so fruitful. God is a healer!

[@WordsPictures997]

congratulations on the new editor 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Thank you! 😁

[@rachelle_banks]

I'm only about 1 minute into the video but that perseverance award thing is reminding me of how they threw this big old party for the inspirational artist James Fortune after he beat his wife with a stool, already having a history of scalding his stepson with hot water. That community of people did not do anything for his wife, but they went out of the way to make this whole big production about welcoming him back. I'm not saying they should not let him know that he's still loved. I am saying that it looks real doofus when they have not shown the same amount of support for the people who had to be hospitalized due to his repeated actions.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

that is HORRIFYING

[@rachelle_banks]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison Yes, it is.

[@tiaraw872]

I can’t help but to look at Megan Good sideways after getting with him literally in the beginning of all of this. Which leads me to believe she was the “other woman” the ex girlfriend was confronting Johnathan about. And she definitely is apart of trying to clean up his image to the public

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I wondered that as well, but I don’t know if it was confirmed that it was Megan good. The only thing I can say -she seems to be quite happy with her own decision and doesn’t seem open to anyone else’s insights on it. Which makes me nervous… more isolation doesn’t necessarily mean more clarity.

[@The-Fergusons]

This isn’t it, not at all.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Care to elaborate?

[@The-Fergusons]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison certainly but before I do, are you aware or have any context of his situation, the case, results and outcomes? That shapes the entire conversation because based on what you presented, leaves a significant amount of doubt with your knowledge.

[@moniquewrites9046]

@@The-Fergusonsshe’s looking at this from a mental health and relationship health perspective and from what that trial showed, JM has codependency issues. Those are facts. We forgive yes but we also restore which means discussing these things that have plagued black families for years instead of brushing them under the rug. It takes self awareness to change but if you’re constantly being presented a false image of yourself, how can you see what you look like in the mirror? If you’re constantly puffing yourself up, how can you grow? JM was done wrong by GJ but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have moments of toxicity either. She definitely used her whiteness to harm him. But JM put himself in a position by staying inside of toxicity and why? Does he not feel comfortable being alone? I hope that anyone who sees this video sees themselves in JM and sees this as a calling up and not a calling out. Truth isn’t condemnation. Truth sets you free.

[@judithortiz-velazquez4992]

Very timely topic and msg. 1. Today I took a step in letting a loved one know I am no longer co-signing on her way of processing adversity. I fell in the cycle of supporting her development even when she was not growing. But, no more. The purpose of my role in her life was fulfilled. I lovingly supported her from her childhood through tough times. Modeled a life of kindness, humility, and patience. Now as a woman over 35, she will have to find her way. 2. Jonathon Majors: the first movie of his I watched was The Harder They Fall. He played his role as the injured child now an outlaw out to get revenge so well that it made me not like the actor. I got the same feeling in Rocky. Then I watched him present the Oscar to a writer alongside Michael Jordan. The difference between the two actors was evident. The two walked off the stage with the winner who was nervous and visibly overwhelmed by his experience. Michael Jordan patted the writer’s back in such a sincere way as men do for one another. Michael was so gracious. Jonathon’s demeanor was totally different. The award was given and that was that. It was as if no one else was in the room but Jonathan. I observed a small moment that spoke volumes to me.

[@FrankOakleyTheThird]

Not the kids Bop version 😂 (you not lying tho). And you’re so right - it’s a privilege to get your character/purpose and focus together in private before you’re out on the big stage. Another dope video and you better preach the word at the end!! 💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

🤣🤣🤣 Thank you brother Frank!! it really makes me think about what we have committed to when we misuse and misunderstand that private character building. So many people want to be bigger right now, but they have no idea what it would cost them. thank you for watching!

[@ShoFuturistic]

Wow. What a powerful video essay. Tiffany, you know how I came upon this channel. I’m glad that I did. You have something to say, and your perspective is exceptional. This is now one of my new favorite subs.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I'm so glad! 🙂 thank you Sho! I’m excited to hear what you have to say in regards to your upcoming content, too -you’ve got some great stuff ahead of you! Thanks for taking the time to watch this!

[@alexwixom4599]

3:10 This is what the world needs. Thank you. Not just the topic, but your outlook on the topic as a parable to learn from. We could all benefit from doing that with a lot of stories we consume. Let's all Jott that down on the to-do list for whatever holy day we subscribe to.

[@robin4justice]

This is another misdirected video on Jonathan Majors!! You delivered it well but you don’t present any of the facts!! You just go after him!! Please take the time to learn about his case and understand everything that’s been going on!! This man has been through hell and I think it’s sad that Black folk are the first to come for him without truly understanding everything. For example, so what he said his ex should act like Coretta!! He said that because she was coming in the house drunk and bringing her drunk friends with her …per the transcripts!! She also said during the trial that he has never abused her. The only reason he was found guilty was because of her finger (which she probably injured trying to snatch his phone from him) and him putting her bk in the SUV. One more thing .. he had injuries from her as well (with pics) but no one talks about that!!!! We have to do better 💯💯

[@stephengriffin615]

Thank you for this video. This is tough. I think for Majors and for people in our own lives who are going through the consequences of their own decisions, it's easy to judge and condemn. It's also equally as easy to let them off hook if you like them or you are invested in their success. Both of these approaches are problematic. Accountability is what's needed. Accountability with love and honesty. The culture needs to practice a fatherly love that says "You are wrong, you will be rightfully punished, but I'm not giving up on you because I love you"

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

very well said, Stephen! this is very much a challenge when people misunderstand what discipline, love, and fatherhood is. Like majors, I also did not grow up with my father, so I had to truly learn what a good father was outside of the context of my own home. And to your point, when we are invested in someone’s success, we would rather not Give them the proper accountability framework because it takes a long time, it requires commitment, and it is not celebratory in that season.

[@averyjacob5476]

God bless you. Thank you for such an incredibly insightful and inspiring take on this.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

thank you for watching and considering this!

[@tariqwatts3229]

Anybody that’s been in a scenario where a woman wants to see your phone and is starting to get physical with you over it understands the dilemma Jonathan was in that night . Why should accountability be expected when he didn’t start our pursue conflict she did . Literally pursued him for more conflict and started a 2nd fight once they got in the vehicle again . I understand alcohol was involved and emotions where high so I’m not really judging either of them but I think people should take their holier than thou glasses off and look at the details and facts of what happened that night from a real world perspective

[@johnniejonesjr]

💯

[@Comeonnowskip]

I really appreciate the focus that you put on the fault that BOTH Jonathan and Grace both played in what eventually occurred, regardless of intention and who was at fault.

[@tiphhunter]

I love the time, diligence and attention you put into this video. Approaching this as a case study and highlighting the significance of accepting accountability is so powerful! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@franker8373]

To me what this situation reflects is the cost that comes with being a fish in a bowl in show business. One's sovereignty and anonymity are up for grabs leaving you at the mercy of opinions that will either pollute or cleanse your water. With Jonathan, it’s clear that he’s conflicted between his inner world, and outer identity. That he, like most of us has some healing to do which can be precarious when one’s living depends mostly on public perception. Jonathan’s declaration: “I am a great man!”, says to me that he fears the loss of his dream and the uncertainty that follows. As far as humility, it can be challenged by fear and/or pain that may leave one more protective and defensive therefore delegating humility to the back burner. What Iyanla did to me is a double-edge sword that will either feed “victimhood”, or hopefully excite self-examination that leads to insight and healing. As far as Megan, I see someone who is using this situation to nurture her public image. My hope for Jonathan is that he opens to what this experience is teaching him and gains the healing, and wisdom therein.

[@SweetE1403]

Girl this content is in depth and thoughtful - my question though, is being an actor comparable to the calling Sampson had? Did JM have a calling to God because he’s a successful actor!? That comparison might be a stretch of the imagination.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Great point. The comparison isn’t based on the occupation but “calling” which every single person has by God imo. you can be called to acting, mechanics, corporate, etc. The comparison is - whatever you are called to do can be thwarted by distractions. Things that are outside of the alignment of that calling. many are called but few are chosen, is essentially what I was saying.

[@SweetE1403]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrisonthanks for explaining it makes perfect sense!!

[@DinushaJayaranga]

we trust you brother we are with you

[@kodyb5869]

Megan good really got that “ I can fix him “ mentality and that scares me

[@Scooter323]

Only black men make a mistake and get treated like this by their own people. It’s really unfortunate this is the case. We all make mistakes, we all have distractions, we all have an ego….but not everyone’s treated with such hate.

[@I_amsoprecious]

T-shirt idea ASAP: “Let me caution you against looking for simple answers to complex problems.” That is a mighty word for a host of people and situations.

[@albertoalfredo1564]

The hate certain women have for Majors is intriguing, ish needs to be studied

[@TheIrieman15]

This is really about the hatred BM with money have for BW

[@leamirandamonteiro2414]

@Tiffany Byrd Harrison no content out these days. We miss you I hope you safe in Jesus. Thank you for your content.

[@mslcarmon]

I honestly think Jason Lee used him to get promotion and views for his awards show and platform. Who had heard of these awards before this? Look how much press he’s received because of this.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

such a good point! i think that’s exactly what happened.

[@rickvolcano6017]

Hollywood impact awards lol.

[@MisterVeee]

John, just work on yourself. If he wants a coretta, he needs to do the work and embody what Dr. King stood for.

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Difficulties show a person's character and Jonathan has shown his true colors in the past year and a half: calm, dignified, humble. He kept his cool and showed no resentment, despite all the lies and false charges. We all saw the evidence (e.g. video of the woman chasing him for five city blocks), he is completely innocent and totally deserving of the perseverance award. African Americans must show their support, racial bias played a huge part in this misdemeanor case.

[@yuriajones]

I think you did a great job with this essay. I really like Majors as an actor, and I wish he comes back better. But what he's shown so far is not growth.

[@msthangndcmetro]

@@yuriajones I think it most definitely is growth.

[@Kirasfox]

????? He has shown growth, and he seems way better than before. If you don't want to acknowledge that then just say that

[@yuriajones]

@@Kirasfox I was specifically referring to the examples of him used in the video. For example his post conviction interview.

[@Kirasfox]

@yuriajones he was fine, he showed plenty of growth

[@yuriajones]

@@Kirasfox ok cool

[@nonenone6884]

is anything your saying facts or just what you feel? and there for facts?.

[@zaysaesthetics]

I love this video. I can relate to it so much

[@LizNeptune]

Yeah based on that interview, I don't think he did any therapy or reflection at all. Unfortunately, being in Hollywood at all makes these peoples egos impenetrable. Hard as concrete. As I try to climb that ladder, I often pray that that doesn't happen to me. Great break down!

[@LikeChattingWithAFriendReviews]

I just hope Meagan doesn't get her heart broken or worse 😔.

[@WordsPictures997]

Girl, what's the "perseverance" award 😳 Forgive me, I'm not from The States .... and still it seems very odd to be giving it to Jonathan of all the people. Really, there was nobody else?

[@SweetDeeJay]

I’m from the states and even I don’t know what it is or even heard of it lol

[@WordsPictures997]

@@SweetDeeJay 😅

[@sxt4447]

They literally made it up as a publicity stunt. Hollywood Unlocked is a gossip site run by Jason Lee, so it’s not a legit award or a legit organization. It would be like TMZ giving Diddy a Perseverance Award for avoiding jail time despite the bad press.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

exactly, it’s not real 😏🤯 a fake award for fake humility.

[@TG5455]

I believe that Majors is obsessed with being a modern-day MLK or Obama 2.0. and it's not healthy. I'm for a second chance and I just hope that he gets better than going downhill.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

you're spot on

[@TG5455]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison Thanks. 😊

[@michelleguidry6491]

I think she is with him because she was the woman on the text that he and Grace fought over

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I didn’t want to allege that because it hasn’t been proven per se, but that is also something I’ve considered! Thank you for bringing that out, I’m very curious if she feels obligation to his own struggles.

[@mongiwekhaya1201]

Hi Ms. Harrison. I’ve watched quite a few of your videos, if not all of them. The desire to improve black Entertainment is one I share all the way here from Africa. I admire your work in navigating the American scene and presenting your thoughts here. I think this was somewhat confusing. You start with saying you want to give your opinion of Majors based on the first production of his you saw. You didn’t give anything there. You immediately jumped to discussing his mistake. The Antman Quantum love entanglement ( see what i did there ;-). Okay seriously, this threw me off, because i thought you were about to show us the man has a track record or something, or to ground us in where your perspective begins. This might be an editing issue, but I needed to say it. Let’s discuss the main theme of your video: clarity between false humility and confidence to move forward, to continue being part of your community. You have not defined what you mean by false humility. I wont insult you by putting in a definition of it here. I’m saying, I don’t know what you mean by it. I think you were right to frame this around ourselves and use his story as a parable-only it was an incomplete assessment of a couple’s life choices. I do not think you followed your own rules in this regard. So lets review what you’re saying about Majors. I agree with your points that Majors played a big role in his own downfall, based on the choices he made and the statements he said. I even agree that his ego in calling himself a ‘great man’ seems odd and possibly damning. Possibly. This comes back to your clear definition of what is false humility and how is he displaying it. Your biblical example is Samson, a great man who got played thanks to his bad choices. I see the parallels but i do not see the theme in play here: what is the link to false humility? Samson was a great man. When you switch back, you speak about the woman who took Majors and not what Majors did that links him to the Samson reference. The audio and text Ngl are evidence of a controlling person. I agree with that. But what is the life he lives? Is it not public and full of threats and traps? How easy is it to fall from grace? do you not think that any of us would want our significant others to behave in certain ways? I’m not saying his messages are healthy, I’m saying we do not understand the nature of stardom and what it can do to you. But it’s been a while. Majors fall has been dramatic and the man has been beaten to the ground. He simply refuses to stay there. I think he made big mistakes, but he does not deserve to stay in that hole. He is allowed to build again. He has taken actions to review himself and his life, as we can tell by statements when he told Megan Good not to be with him right now. But she convinced him. And both of them have come out of hardship in relationship, and chose to connect public ally despite how it looks. As to his heart, you have no access to that. You do not know the prayers he says at night or have been said over him. And thats all we know. What is the false humility? How long should he remain isolated to heal himself? what do we know of the counselling and advising around him? Is this really about his ego of his belief that he is a great man, and a woman who believes the same? Am i missing the key issue here?

[@mongiwekhaya1201]

Sorry there are grammatical mistakes in here, which may cause some confusion. I cant seem to edit. So I’ll leave it as is and explain if questioned.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

HI There @mongiewekhaya, appreciate your comments and questions, that is valid! In terms of the criticism to how I structured the video, I can see how it wasn't linear, therefore it seemed out of order. But that was an intentional choice on my part. As much as these videos could be hours long, I really tried to focus on the personal connection I had to Majors and transition into the point where others became aware of him. I was adding credibility a la "I knew Majors before he was mainstream" without saying it directly. As for the rest of your points, the biggest defense I have is that I never intend to spoon-feed my audience. You along with many others are deep, critical, and profound thinkers so I wouldn't insult your intelligence by telling you "this is where the false humilty is! Right here, SEE IT." The whole of this is to show you the pathway of how one gets here. This is not just JM's struggle, this is a human nature issue. All of us can get here when we don't do deep inner work and then publicly, we make missteps because we're desperate to move on from the fall. But the beauty of humility is that it does not look for awards. It's not interested in public attention or affirmation. He could about-face in his public actions and remove the PR-ness of this moment. But that's a critique that I wasn't necessarily harping on Majors for. I'm more concerned about the lessons we take from this and how we will justify our own choices while actively being validated for performative behavior. I'll take the heat for not leading the horse to water, but I believe the key issue is NOT majors. The issue is us and how we "see" these things. So perhaps watching the video back again, and enter with a perspective on seeing each one of us as Majors should help to reframe.

[@SunnyDaysAOK]

I thought he was a laughing stock when he asked his girlfriend to be his Coretta Scott King. But, then when I heard that he sent texts to her to not go to the hospital because he would look bad, yikes: abuser, abuser, abuser!

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

yeah… that was rough. I was like -this is manipulation of the highest degree.

[@Kirasfox]

.....if he knew she went to bed PERFECTLY FINE, no injuries no mothing...why would he only agree to a lie of her hurting herself but to people thinking he did anything? She took pills CONSISTENTLY, now if you know ur partner has a pill problem and they're going for....pills, would you agree to that?

[@adorahenderson55]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison You really have your own biases and don't care, clearly about the facts and info about this case. Completely disappointing.

[@caliber7840]

Wow, u r actually getting paid through Patreon 2 drag a Black Man on a case u haven't researched. Wow! #JonathanMajors #MeaganGood #PerseveranceAward

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

did you watch the video?

[@caliber7840]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrison Unfortunately.

[@BlusHouse]

This is some stretch armstrong word salad lots of a nothing burger in this essay. U want him to take accountability for what exactly? Dating a white woman? U want him to have humilty about what? Calling the police for help and having to fight a fraudulent case against him. The thing is you have valid points generally but they don't pertain to the situation that JM was involved in. This sounds more like u are projected things that may have happened to you or that you would have like to have happened for you. This also shows me that you didnt do any research before hand and just went with tabloid information. U seem to be very intelligent but u really fell short here. I hope u can find some accountability in this essay and do some due diligence to get things right on your next. Enjoy ya day ma'am

[@SweetE1403]

You are very well spoken

[@BlackPanthro321]

Wow, a double hit piece on Jonathan Majors and Dr. King. SMH

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

not meant to be a hit piece by any means. just a conversation to illuminate how our heroes are not superhuman. they are fallible, and it was inappropriate for majors to compare his relationships to Coretta.

[@sinceimhere1646]

This is another illinformed take. Pleas stop projecting your own hurt into other situations thay you obviously don't know enough about. Others like KattnotWilliams, Danidoeslaw, Dremacshow, Lauren Victoria Burke all give clear break downs of what actually happened.

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@robin4justice]

Thank you !!!!

[@traceymallard]

I knew after he did that GQ or Vogue magazine photo shoot with the effeminate clothing on, and he denied being gay in a interview about the photo shoot, I felt he was going to be in trouble after that. Hollywood will character assassinate you once you declare your heterosexual stance. Especially when you're a black actor such as him. He has weaknesses and the Hollywood powers that be are working on taking him broke, and making sure he never works in this town again. He said he wasn't gay, after modeling those clothes, and less than a year, his whole life is completely upside down.

[@ROYAL12366]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Carlosmillereats]

I heard somebody say Johnathan and his ex got into it because he was texting another woman. They think it was Meagan Good. But that is speculation

[@SweetDeeJay]

I think PR brought in Meagan to build up Jonathan’s reputation. Many black peoples didn’t know he was dating a white woman so in true fashion when it was revealed, people acted accordingly. To bring in Meaghan was a way to “soften” and build the narrative that black women are always the ones who comes in to save black men smh. It’s sickening and they don’t even mesh well. It is totally a PR stunt.

[@ariesmry]

It wasn't Meagan. Word on the street it was an Australian actress who quite frankly, looks like the type of woman he would go for considering his past relationship. This current relationship with Meagan is definitely a mutually beneficial, PR move.

[@vvblues]

If anyone is ever involved in a trauma bond or a toxic/abusive relationship, hopefully it won't become public, or heaven forbid someone make a KZbin video about it.

[@WintersLighthouse]

2 Peter 1:5-10 KJVS - 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

[@mrme2155]

With respect - Why not state in your About page that your channel has a religious leaning? I do not mean this as an attack. I say this because, many of us who enjoy your energy, intellect and general topic choices would rather not watch due to the christian element. I'm not asking you to change your work, many people love what you are putting out so more power to you. I only ask that you consider that by saying up front that your particular belief system is a strong element of your work you'd not only save many people from wasting their time but I'm sure you'd potentially attract many others. I ask you to please not take this comment as a negative criticism. I think what you are putting out there is great. It is just that for me, and therefor, many others who are either atheists or non-christian theists would rather know this prior to being so many minutes into watching be discovering this. (edit was due to typo)

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Hey there, thanks for your comment. If you would rather not watch due to the Christian element, there is no obligation to do so. But I’ve never hidden my faith, I talk about it often, and if someone doesn’t want to watch due to that, that is totally their prerogative. I do find it interesting though that people are willing to listen to content with all kinds of spiritual leanings with no problem,even I listen to different worldviews and don’t think that just because someone is not a Christian doesn’t mean that they should state that or make that plain. I picked it up in how they carry themselves. I’ve never had an issue with someone believing differently from me. I state on countless videos that I follow Jesus, I see that you also picked up on that which is great. But even if you disagree with my faith, if there’s good to take from the video, I think I’d rather create a space where people with different beliefs can discuss and respect each other then immediately have someone disregard everything I say just because of my faith.

[@LilGreatWalltv]

@@TiffanyByrdHarrisonyou misunderstood the comment You can be a Christian and spread the word without having a “religious leaning” in all viewpoints especially when it’s tantamount to subjects with a historical context.

[@moniquewrites9046]

I don’t think That’s it’s necessary I work with colleagues who see religion as another way to think. They are not fragile in their unbelief and realize that people believe differently but their POV and faith is honorable.

[@mrme2155]

@@moniquewrites9046 I'm not sure that I understand your post, please clarify?... The faith of who is honourable? The theist or non-theist? For the non-theist there is no faith so where is the honour in that? And for the theist, faith is simply a belief, where is the honour in being convinced of something? I do intend as I type to be respectful and do choose my words carefully though I see that you chose in your comment to use the word "Fragile". I'm intrigued, what was it in these previous comments that demanded such a word?

[@SianaRepmad]

Your channel is a BREATH OF FRESH AIR

[@nonenone6884]

so in your world johnny depp was guilty.

[@deewhite5505]

I so appreciate your perspectives and insight. Thank you for reminding us what is important.

[@JenniferMuir-p8d]

This hits so much for me. Thank you for taking such a complex, confusing and polarising subject and not only humanising it but explaining it so so so satisfyingly. You’ve really taken me a few bounds forward mentally with these wonderful 22 minutes (which I know would have been hundreds of hours of work in actuality). I just want to say, thank you.

[@mandersonsax]

I disagree.

[@moniquewrites9046]

Codependency is dangerous, too.

[@michaelpowers6551]

Perseverance award? For what nerd? lol! I bet they didn’t give one to Chadwick Bozeman and he was a far better man…

[@samanthanyongani4549]

True.... Mental and emotional abuse.

[@rainyfeathers9148]

I'm the 'walk away' type and have been known to glance or look back now and then. If I looked back and saw a 'Jonathan' being given that awarded for *"perseverance" but not the 'Grace', I would question the awarder and their organization. The 'Jonathans' and 'Graces' are what they are, neither one should get an award. They need help not handshakes/hugs and applause (*What do they call perseverance? Maintaining a cycle of abuse then digging your heels into denial so you can have all your stuff back? Getting with a black enough chick to shut people up? What?)

[@ReignOfC]

JESUS

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@leemangaming1020]

I might be wrong but didn’t Majors make a staged video where he breaks up fight between two people not too long ago?

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

Lord, I heard about that! I did not understand what was happening.

[@Kirasfox]

A staged video where the other person was going to STOMP the other persons head in....ok then, continue to read headlines instead of actual research

[@armandomoncadaiii1261]

I’m still worried about this guy even though he was in an interview and got an award everybody including marvel still goldbrick him that’s how much of a scourge life is especially when it comes to dangerous modern women

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

definitely doesn’t seem like he would be locked away or kept from making movies anytime soon. I heard he was just cast in something recently. I agree - I’m afraid that there will be some type of foolishness that will continue in the future because we didn’t properly handle this moment. Very sad and perpetuated throughout the industry.

[@linda_lawson]

I do not like or support abusers. Full stop.

[@happyclappy1805]

Meagan though... She really swapped a prayerful man for a prayer point.

[@adorahenderson55]

What happened in their marriage that they got a divorce?

[@moniquewrites9046]

Meagan’s husband divorced her. It wasn’t a “swap” when you were the one who was dumped.

[@dreynolds4883]

He shouldnt have been snow bunny hopping. No sympathy.

[@Joose_Wayne]

@@dreynolds4883 black queens forever, snow bunnies never 🗣️

[@moniquewrites9046]

It’s not just about race on this one. It’s about being in toxic and abusive relationships due to grown people not doing the work to mature.

[@dreynolds4883]

@@moniquewrites9046 This is so clearly about race. Miss me. We know your significant other isnt Black.

[@RaptorsDot]

Lady your projecting

[@mmossjr]

All I can do is smdh sis, you really stretched to make this all up!!!! We she you loving the white jesus!

[@TiffanyByrdHarrison]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video even if we disagree

[@JJ_LL]

Jonathan Majors didn't commit domestic violence. The fact that she ran after him, stole his phone from his hand (robbery), ran out into traffic after him, and avoided court appearance from the beginning to the point that there was a warrant for HER ARREST is proof that she is the criminal. Any and all arguments between them is exactly that: an argument. Nobody wants a trashy drunk woman in their house. Yelling at a woman is NOT domestic violence. The vast majority of women are NOT damsel in distress victims. The situations that arose from women having no work history, all male bosses, the experiment of women in the work place is long past. Your situation is nowhere near what women had to go through in the great depression era. So quit this woman worship crud. Jonathan Majors is a victim of man-hating and racism. Plain and simple.