Klan We Talk? | Daryl Davis | TEDxCapeMay

A young African-American musician seemed an unlikely candidate to take on the Ku Klux Klan - but Daryl Davis used honesty, respect and human understanding to break down and dissolve the bitter, time-worn barriers that he encountered. Daryl Davis is an American R&B and blues musician, author, actor and bandleader, known for his energetic style of Boogie-woogie piano. Davis has played with such musicians as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Bruce Hornsby, and Bill Clinton. His efforts to improve race relations, in which as an African-American he engaged with members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), have been reported on by media such as CNN and the Washington Post. Davis summed up his advice as: "Establish dialogue. When two enemies are talking, they're not fighting.
Daryl received rave reviews for his stage roles in William Saroyan’s The Time Of Your Life with a famed cast of Marcia Gay Harden, Brigid Cleary, Richard Bauer, Dion Anderson, and Henry Strozier. Daviwas a key player in Elvis Mania which was extended by twmonths due to popular demand in New York City at an off-Broadway theatre. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@brob-zy8zi]

I think this man deserves a peace prize.

[@matthuggmusic]

Without a doubt

[@furtnot3441]

He really does, I have been following a lot of his work and the way he talks is just so equal. He spits facts in both directions. He is absolutely non biased

[@ESJonas]

For sure!

[@pr0fessorz0om68]

I read this as a pun. Oops. Hes great.

[@imanassbutillspeakanyway3854]

He did well but Where's the peace though?

[@TheDanhenk]

His closing quote is the best. "They call me strange, but if being strange leads too people quitting that. Then we all should be strange."

[@thENDweDIE]

I'll tell you a secret... The best minds in history are...

[@rcikaal8804]

He didn't stop or heal anything bro. He makes the problem far worse.

[@gustav_4190]

@@rcikaal8804 huh?

[@rcikaal8804]

@Felix Jessup he is not making anything better he is deflecting from the full extent of what we really have to tackle to contain racism. He is literally protecting the real perpetrators of racism. He has done nothing to tackle real institutional systematic and structural racism. This is the most prolific and powerful form of ongoing prejudicial bias operable in the USA today.

[@itzwild6622]

@@rcikaal8804 your a not smart nothing the blm movement has done has made 1/4 the stride in converting hate to love like he did with Roger kelly

[@ratewcropolix]

he literally defeated the ceo of racism with the power of friendship

[@LoneNorseman]

"Our worlds collide on eternal horizons A wild ride, every turn is surprising We rip and tear until it's done Then head back home and have some fun Together we are one"

[@hansel8079]

He’s a master of piano, and friendship, for everyone He is the Dayman

[@Joefresh111]

Every anime out there the power of friendship

[@donaldcaldwell8828]

I hope that’s true I really do

[@DieseltechRJ]

That’s the only way to do it.

[@robertlombardo8437]

Some heroes don't wear capes. They wear yellow shirts and ties.

[@Sam-nl8ie]

Robert Lombardo and play the boogie woogie

[@PotatoBoiOfficial]

and do ted talks

[@itsherelive6537]

Looool, dude looo, comment of the day lol.😂😂😂😂💪💪💪

[@redchan69yearsago72]

Dwight Schrute?

[@dr.mikizzletherapist8294]

Why doesn't this have more views

[@DaveGamesVT]

This dude is a hero. He's done more for the world than any of the current people screeching about racism will ever do. EVERYONE needs to see this, left, right and center.

[@gabrielkellar1935]

Hes right

[@RICDirector]

Damn straight. Share the snot out of his talks!!

[@calflojo]

DavidGX, each person doesn't change the whole world. We can change the part of the world that we live in to be a better place and relate better. We can change the world a little at the time.

[@garycarpenter2980]

Right you are

[@vet137]

people screeching about racism.... for a reason

[@CORINNEAGUSTIN-rv9gw]

Thank you Daryl Davis for your work for peace. God bless you.

[@drfye]

I think this is a pivotal reason as to why the Americans were correct with their first Amendment. You don't fight racism by simply suppressing it, you have to confront their Ideas head on with reason and understanding in order to (hopefully) change hearts and minds.

[@jared_r]

deserves repeating

[@NiceOCGuy1981]

I agree, but there are lots of people who are too stubborn to listen.

[@thunderbird1921]

That is how William Wilberforce and his allies ended slavery in Britain. By changing so many hearts and minds that the system came crashing down.

[@mariussielcken]

Yea the people saying free speech is a cover for fascists don't know fascism.

[@caav56]

@@mariussielcken Or think totalitarism is a neat thing that should be implemented ASAP.

[@litmeister]

Huge respect for this guy. Sometimes people forget the basic things of being human and that is communication with anybody, friend or foe

[@lindalarsson1436]

Way bigger race problems immigration .

[@markmorgan7450]

I was privileged to hear his one hour version of this story today and he shared the five core values that everyone wants or identifies with….1 Love. 2 Respect. 3 to be heard. 4 to be treated fairly. 5 I want the same thing for my family as you want for yours. How can you hate me when you don’t even know me? Our country will become what we sit back and watch it become or what we stand up and make it become” - Daryl Davis

[@nixthelatter]

That last line is powerful. I've never heard that before. Who originally said this? Just so if I quote it I'll know who to credit it to. Thanks.

[@Propain4eva]

Another core value he possesses is patience. Spending years befriending the klan leader as he was constantly looked downed upon by him, my favorite trait of his

[@ChuckLeCluck]

One of the best TED talks, I could listen to this man all day.

[@mkosmala1309]

That moment when music actually does bring people together.

[@ObsidianCrocodile]

He’s made something brilliant and beneficial come from something foul and corrupt. He has used communication instead of anger and recrimination. He has accomplished AMAZING feats with intelligence and humility. I am currently doing a dramatised presentation about him, he is an inspiration to us all, God bless you sir ❤️

[@InsideOutMinecraft]

Joe Rogan needs to get Daryl Davis on the podcast

[@kdrop4890]

OMG YESSSSS!!!!! :)

[@b47ance34]

That would be amazing

[@inarithekitsune9988]

InsideOutMinecraft (King Banana) Dave Rubin too

[@user-rj2ms3pk8i]

send him a message

[@MadfellaDuke]

Agreed

[@thisisthewatch2918]

Very powerful message. I couldn't do it. But everyone is human and deserves to be heard

[@Boutys_mom]

How Mr Davis went to those Klan rallies and watch them burn a cross -- knowing, damn well, that likely ALL of his ancestors had crosses burned in front of their homes -- and for sure, worse, yet he didn't get emotional?! I had tears fall out of eyes just listening to him tell the srory. I so much appreciate, this much needed conversation. Thank you Mr Davis. You're a great man.

[@chriswalker7895]

True hero's never get recognized.

[@cjschneidt9089]

Chris Walker true heroes are recognized by good people instead of blind masses.

[@timeforvintagepancakes9751]

@@cjschneidt9089 Demean the "blind masses" all you like but in a world where most countries are run by the vote to some extent, convincing them to see the light remains fairly important. With all due respect, I think the attitude implied by your comment misses the core point of Mr. Davis's speech. It is not through condescension or dismissiveness that common ground is found, but through mutual respect and earnest attempts at discourse in good faith.

[@cjschneidt9089]

@@timeforvintagepancakes9751 thats fair and I dont disagree with you.

[@chadcj2077]

Daryl For President 2020

[@shanewright9977]

swapnarka arnan 2020^^

[@oliviamohning7095]

No, 2019. We're changing the rules.

[@borderlands10]

Olivia Mohning: That's not how it works...

[@audrabarbieri2277]

How about Daryl for president 2020; ya'know... instead of Kanye

[@sweetcheeks89]

I would actually vote for him.

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Mr. Davis I have heard you speak before an interview. It has been an honor to see you speaking about your experience at length. I admire you so much. Thank you for showing the rest of us the way to improve our country and humankind in general. I admire you greatly. I was a bit offended for you when I saw what those reporters said. But I will say this to you stay strange LOL. I tried to implement what you have shown to be the way. I hope this is okay to say but I love you, I love your courage, I love your empathy, and I love your dedication. I pray for you that God May bless you for all of this good. PS I love your music

[@reidgratz7783]

I love this man and his approach to solving problems. It may not necessarily work for everyone, and that's to be expected as we all learn in different ways, but the fact that he sees that there is a common bond between everyone and shows that is worthy of so much respect.

[@TheMysteriousBlueDoge]

Why doesn't this have more views

[@matrim1762]

Because the left that controls the narrative know that this destroys them.

[@severmiu9097]

I guess he is not so known to the general public and 18 minutes may be a bit long.

[@jed52]

Sever Miu If an average person can't sit through an 18 minute video, then humanity is truly doomed.

[@ratleader90]

Yes it helps the non-radical left, but it doesn't help the radical left side.

[@PaszerDye]

WOW because this is 95% similar to the previous video. Still great.

[@ms.jackiebrown2389]

God Bless you Mr. Davis ! I admire you so so much ! You are a rare gem in this world. Your courage, patience and willingness to understand things is beyong impeccable. I truly hope there will be more and more people who listen to you speak and change their attitudes towards others ! You're an inspiration and a wonderful human being. I salute you ! 👏🙂

[@ajlau9481]

I've read about Daryl Davis. I love that man!

[@SirMarshalHaig]

Heard of him a few minutes ago, now I´m here and want to see and hear more.

[@garycarpenter2980]

I first saw him on the TODAY show,thats how I heard of him

[@markmorgan7450]

Best commentary on racism I have ever heard….ignorance leads to fear which leads to hate which leads to destruction! Intervene at the earliest stage….ignorance. A missed opportunity to engage in dialogue is a missed opportunity to resolve conflict! This guy is legit!

[@jamesschmidt6058]

THIS is how you fix people .... talk, work with people understanding them... THAT is how you change people

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

The fact you said fix means you still don't get it

[@stanhootzz1904]

Daryl Davis~A FRIEND of GOD.

[@kuzz1191]

this man is a living legend , what an amazingly patient and smart guy

[@jonathanmcculley3728]

That’s so crazy. This guy spoke in my home town and I didn’t even know it till I saw this video. Amazing.

[@youngmaster8259]

I would like shake this man’s hand if I ever get the chance to meet him. Good show.

[@Dylan-rm7nt]

He is an unsung hero! His style and approach is amazing.

[@sohilronagh286]

Truly amazing! It truly shows the importance of virtues of Respect, Pateince, Open mindedness, being non-judgmental breakes down barriers!

[@gothfreak_official6833]

So much respect for this man

[@MustacheCashStash125]

9:58 “Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering” - Master Yoda

[@rhettdrake5725]

I don't think I can say enough good things about this man. He is definitely someone to look up to.

[@lorenl9262]

Good for you Daryl for doing what most people would never risk!!!!

[@justinquaylepate1358]

Highly commendable Mr. Davis

[@mariedelozier2530]

Music,food and laffin'...that's how folks get past they differences..

[@smileyface2356]

That's not how they got past their diffrences, they got past their diffrences because they learned to respect each other even if they didn't agree

[@mmlvx]

Yes, but the laughter helped them stay around long enough to do that, and the music opened the door.

[@calflojo]

Yes, just getting together and getting to know each other. That's all it takes.

[@alyssarichardson2544]

unimaginably based. reality is stranger than fiction. if someone made this up I wouldn't have believed them.

[@davidcroteau7087]

You are a great person sir... you deserve the noble peace ✌

[@Dotum]

Daryl: "I had to ask him three times before he told me he was a member of the Ku Klux Klan" That one person in the audience: "wooo!"

[@calebczepanski4037]

Why has have both of Daryl's talks been buried?

[@dawsonpurkett7709]

It hasn’t necessarily been buried, people just aren’t interested in knowing this man’s point of view. It’s kinda screwed up, people should want to hear this, this point of view tells us that there is still hope for humanity lol

[@tempestindustries9446]

I love this ted talk, i watched the older one years ago, re watched it before this one

[@chefchefchef]

cause it doesnt promote the agenda

[@thevanishingsaxon663]

Probably because KZbin has no intentions on bettering race relations. In fact, they seem pretty consent on driving a wedge between us all.

[@mariofiallos6880]

Mr.Daryl Davis, you are changing the world,God bless you for your good experiences with all those people that hate other people for no reason, I'm amazed.

[@hali3641]

What a great guy, and what a great sane voice in this crazy world

[@rewiiired]

This man is an inspiration. And the one this world needs right now.

[@marley606]

Yeah

[@tobyforstater7046]

I love this man so so much😊❤🎉 so inspiring!!!

[@zachary4137]

Thats true "How can you hate me if you dont even know me" damn

[@papaya1058]

This guy's a boss!!! Boss!!!

[@MrElionor]

I never thought I would say this but I actually want hear more from the KKK

[@tjizzle8155]

Epic.....this should have a billion views....

[@dolphin46789]

This is so Important TODAY NOW MORE THAN EVER!

[@sylvesterm-dk1113]

I could literally listen to Daryl for hours. I find it indescribable what he managed to do just by seeking dialogue. Greetings from Germany. Just as the “cauldron is currently bubbling” as we say, we need a German counterpart of it.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

Music is the great equalizer.. I’ve always said “Music, Humor, Sports and Food are the things that will bring us all together”❤

[@justinbutler1196]

Respect.

[@buss8009]

Thank you for your talk. You are a great man! Love from Norway.

[@bri0013]

How good is this video.. I've seen it long ago but still saving to watch again later. That good.

[@flavoredwallpaper]

What a great speech. I love this man.

[@TruSeek4life]

One of the most amazing human beings I've ever seen

[@MBryy]

😂😂😂😂

[@kellyhill5589]

We need more people like this man in the world, i love this man

[@erikdenwalt4801]

This man is an absolute national treasure.

[@chesterlai9444]

With enough confidence, anything works

[@PeterPantheFearless]

I absolutely love their friendship. One day I want a very strong friendship with someone like they have.

[@robinpillay8462]

His story should become a film.

[@duckinghell_]

Robin Pillay good news it is it’s called Accidental Courtesy

[@th3gr81]

Wow, I am touched.

[@maxpercer7119]

what an amazing voice

[@coltonpoulette3893]

I like that fact that he included the word fellow in "my fellow scouts". Be cause I'm sure most if not all of the other scouts were his friends

[@9921yourwong]

Well spoken truth. Thank you Mr Davis.

[@oscarlopes376]

I love to watch this video over and over again.

[@BuffyBillyGibby]

All of Gen Z needs to see this. What an unbelievable soul.

[@nilsp9426]

Mr. Davis, your kind of heroism deserves a movie culture. Not James Bond's brazen ignorance. I would love to say: this is our culture. This is the way we want to live. This is what we are proud of. This is us. But for now, the news have only one word for you: strange.

[@awesomezombie4565]

What a great man

[@garycarpenter2980]

Yes he is

[@eliaskjrbo8142]

@@garycarpenter2980 thank you for saying that you approve of the comment instead of just liking the dudes comment 😂

[@hmmmmm8716]

r/madlads No disrespect this guy is actually a legend

[@nickzhaosun]

I saw his podcast with Joe Rogan. It was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

[@immunetou2]

How is it this video only has a few hundred likes, even though it is 4 years old (at the time I write this). I think the answer is obvious...many have bastardized the definition and use of "respect." Nowadays, respect means, "listen to what I say and give me what I want." Instead, it should be what this man says, it is a two-way street, two must come together on even ground. The problem with that is it requires the swallowing of pride, but more, that is not devisive and does not sell the news of generate headlines. Love does not sell well in the media...hate does. Anyone still wondering why this and others like get low view counts while hate and division sells like hotcakes? Hate is lazy and easy, love and respect requires effort and hard work.

[@icehand220]

We need more people like this.

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

@@safir2241 😀

[@OnlyTheBestNO]

This is a remarkable story .

[@mianunya7607]

this man, is a legend among men. id vote him as president if he ran in a heart beat.

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

If only common decency could transcend any opinion. Despite his views, he could still respect someone with differing opinions. Even someone he viewed as the enemy.

[@ArranVid]

Great guy and a great story. He is a legend.

[@Mecanotech]

He truly has no enemies.

[@scmike1229]

Daryl Davis seems to be excellent at "Nonviolent Communication" as portrayed in the book by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

"This guy is really having a night of firsts here" 😂❤

[@Saint_Rigal]

goosebumps....

[@bassistwithadeathwish7277]

That bit with the soda cans killed me

[@tjizzle8155]

We all need to sit down and say what we don't like about each other....then community leaders can help fix the issues causing all the hatred in the first place.....jmo

[@beetles1964]

Not strange. A hero.

[@chrishellams1755]

Love is all consuming

[@FluffyBunny9002]

13:17 Is that a real life Mr. Flanders!? 😂

[@anthony-kv6qh]

Daryl is awesome.

[@raggedlionfilms]

what a beautiful inspiring man

[@TheRealBDouble]

Mr Davis sounds like he contains all the ancient knowledge of the world

[@stephenarmiger8343]

Sharing this!

[@LoneNorseman]

This is the way.

[@KM-ot6vo]

Yes officer, right here. He is harboring massive titanium balls.

[@CW19941]

I like how some people think that he isn't helping at all😂. This man is gold. Fight hate with kindness not more hate. Hate will only lead to hate.

[@lindalarsson1436]

His prediction of future going towards 2040 is accurate. Not sure how you can stop that train wreck.

[@soschar2050]

he *literally* went to the CEO of Racism.

[@deathmachinestar]

Great job copying a comment

[@shinglesshingles]

U got an imperial wizard to quit the Klan? Damn. Understanding really does win.

[@Joker_0o]

What bravery it took to take on the task of meeting with a group he knows doesn’t like his race. He went in with an open heart and wanting to understand the why behind the klan. He didn’t show aggression just respect as another human being. Deception got him the first interview. Respect got him multiple interviews afterwards and the friendship with many members of a group that just simply didn’t understand each other.

[@Erick-wq8ld]

ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA. Watch on Netflix or Itunes.

[@jared_r]

I hope KZbin doesn't take this down.

[@sukruoosten]

this man is a BOSS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he deserves a noble price !

[@taylor92ish]

There is time for common ground and there is time to tear down an rebuild that ground. Food for thought.