BYU's 'Black Menaces' Go Viral for Asking Controversial Questions on Campus

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[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

anytime someone says "the Blacks," it's never going to end well after that.

[@sista363]

I normally use "black people". Like it isn't racist right? I'm an Indian and i don't really have much racist grammar type of knowledge so just curious

[@lawtraf8008]

@@sista363 No, it's not. Thank you for being considerate.

[@xoxocamb]

Absolutely. My guard goes up everytime I hear someone refer to Black people as "the Blacks."

[@muraismybby4617]

@@sista363 no that isn't racist at all

[@sista363]

@Miriam Svenson ah I get it now haha. Thank God i have never used it

[@sabr4174]

I dint know why people would send them hate, they literally just ask questions and accept all answers with little to no commentary.

[@nicoler.697]

I'm assuming it's mostly racism, but maybe a little bit because questioning anything in these communities is frowned upon.

[@rxg9er]

because these students can get disciplined or even expelled for giving answers that go against church teachings

[@rhondawells401]

It’s done over social media because it can be done under the guise of anonymity. Cowardly Low Life POS who want to blame everyone else for their failures in life instead of taking accountability feel empowered when you don’t know how incredibly pathetic they truly are….

[@keralytekid]

@@rxg9er They don't have to answer.

[@jazzyj6640]

Black people asking questions, people don’t like that.

[@freakynature7185]

These young adults are asking simple questions that would make people uncomfortable but at the same time it’s good to know that these young adults are getting people opinions.

[@freakynature7185]

@Christian Toth clearly it does because you commented 😂

[@ftumusiclover1239]

@Christian Toth hey newsflash: neither does yours

[@freakynature7185]

@@ftumusiclover1239 I like your news flash

[@wademitchell3817]

Did you know that WWII Black veterans and descendants are STILL not allowed GI bill benefits? Can you imagine teaching WWII and GI Bill and not mentioning that 1 million Black veteran were excluded. There is a bill in the house and senate to change this. Authentic CRT seeks to uncover and remedy these inequities caused by systemic racism.

[@randomuser9868]

Yeah questions that make Christian’s uncomfortable… not regular normal folk

[@user-xg1pp4xm8u]

Simple questions and honest answers I’m all for it. No bs

[@kathleenhuff3059]

the problem is misinformation..the guy who said critical race theory blames white ppl is uneducated and fell for the BS of Tucker Carlson.. critical race theory is a LAW class in college and it's a study of laws that affect Black folks in negative ways!!...it's NEVER been taught in grade school!!...it's NOT an opinion...it's an actual thing that we ALL should know!!...and anyone spewing false info needs to be called out on their LYING ways!!..Tucker Carlson KNOWS what it is and CHOSE to misinform his viewers!!..

[@GA-gy7nr]

But then they criticize people and say they are wrong for their answers yet get mad when people criticize them

[@fireflie320]

“Can’t drink coffee” That’s a no for me.

[@KingAzxoll9]

Yeah, that's me with the alcohol too

[@starfireonvf]

Same I wonder if they can drink tea though?

[@TaxEvader4531]

@@starfireonvf Herbal tea. Though i know plenty of memebers who drink coffee.

[@rachelr.290]

Don’t see how anybody could feel tempted to leave hate comments. They’re portraying diversity of thought/experience!

[@JoeMama-1diot]

But muh freedoms.. muh freedoms to NOT LET OTHERS HAVE FREEDOM. Support Uterus Bodily Autonomy. Support Marginalized peoples. Support Transgender Individuals.

[@rachelr.290]

@@JoeMama-1diot And that’s what these students seem to do. Something tells me that the people leaving them hate comments aren’t pro-choice or pro-trans. 😭

[@namjoonie936]

people sadly hate black people for just breathing

[@surferdude800]

@@rachelr.290 you got that straight

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

yes...exactly

[@HavaWM]

Former Mormon here… I attended BYU-Idaho for a year, and during that entire year, I’m not even sure if I SAW a Black person. The fact that so many students were saying no, they didn’t have any Black friends isn’t surprising in the slightest. You’d have to go out of your way to even **meet** someone who is Black on these campuses. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Also, why oh why would anyone choose to attend any of the BYUs if they weren’t Mormon? I didn’t even know that was an option until I watched this video, but I seriously don’t understand it. BYU is awful enough when you HAVE drunk the koolaid. I can’t imagine attending it knowing it was all bullsh*t.

[@davidfrey5654]

I went to BYU for 5 years and LOVED every minute of it.

[@merryleeandrews4916]

I think that both attending byu and being Mormon are very personal choices and many people go to byu because it’s a safe and clean campus not because they are Mormon or racist or support what others support. If you are actually familiar with more than social media and a few areas in the USA, you would know that there are many places with an a more common race regardless or political views or religion. There are no laws or rules saying certain races are not allowed in certain states. Your desire to “meet” someone should not be based on race. Have an amazing day 💖💖

[@Mattcruzedc]

“Do you support critical race theory?” “No because I was told it was bad and I don’t want to research it myself”

[@VictusG]

Irony.

[@Semper_Iratus]

End white liberal guilt. 🤗

[@Hertz2laugh]

I don't support C.R.T. because I already have a religion.

[@Hertz2laugh]

@@1thgriff *_iTs Not MaRxIsM! Reee!_* Yeah, because swapping class out for race is _soooo_ original.

[@VictusG]

@@Hertz2laugh You mean that non-religious people ALSO have a religion of their own, even if they don't realize it? You don't say.....

[@kingding-a-ling9794]

THE PROF had me in the first half, ain't gonna lie...I thought he was going to say something like why did the whites wait so long to come around to accepting the black into the fold...But then I was comforted by the same racism that America is known for, and it get like old times... cute little roller coaster of emotions

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

That's whereI thought that was going too.

[@kenetabansi5016]

I’m still confused as too the point he is trying to make what is the comparison he is drawing

[@thelessimportantajmichel287]

@@kenetabansi5016 1829 was when the Book of Mormon was translated. The man was making the point that everyone else had to wait from the beginning of time until 1829 for this information so why is it such a big deal that Blacks had to wait just 150 years more to be brought in. It’s not a gracious argument

[@chumark54]

I'm Asian male, and I went to BYU Hawaii campus for my college. While I met so many people who just couldn't be nicer (for example, a super-talented singer White girl Beth was ALWAYS nice and smiling whenever she saw me... Hi Beth!), there were also many occasions I felt very subtle discrimination that made me very uncomfortable.

[@j.t.peterson]

Can you be specific? And please have the honor of not making up anything. I lived in Salt Lake City Utah for the majority of my life and was around a lot of Asian and Asian Americans and I never saw any racism towards them whatsoever. Just my experience.

[@chumark54]

@@j.t.peterson Yeah, you never saw it, guess why?

[@j.t.peterson]

@@chumark54 I had Asian friends. Everyone got along great. Just my experience.

[@DevonSaidWhat]

@@chumark54 jesus christ, i legit hate it when ppl question ur experiences and accuse u of lying for NO REASON. u didnt even say anything unreasonable.

[@chumark54]

@@DevonSaidWhat xks. No problem, I'm used to it.

[@rebeccamd7903]

I have mad respect for these kids. Utah is so not diverse. It was difficult & very uncomfortable for me to visit and most people think I’m “white”. I don’t know how they do it and I don’t know how one of my best friends live there. Definitely not my thing. 🥴

[@Hertz2laugh]

It's actually really easy to visit there if you aren't racist. You just treat humans you see the same and value them the same. And don't obsess about seeing people who look like you. Try it some time. It's liberating.

[@__fiji]

@@Hertz2laugh Thank you, white person. Very profound and cute.

[@Hertz2laugh]

@@__fiji Am brown. Good job, racist. _claps slowly_ 👏🏼 What now? Call me a liar? Attempt to strip me of my brown-ness and label me a race traitor or some victim of internalized racism? Racist gonna' racist.

[@jl1695]

If you dont like a state cause its not diverse and your racist against whites move to another state with your people its that simple

[@zensoredparagonbytes3985]

@@Hertz2laugh Are you for real? You're telling a member of a collective, that has been mistreated and oppresed for centuries by another collective, to not be racist towards any member of that very same collective that has done that oppression, all the while belonging to that very same oppressive collective? Could you be more detached from reality? Tell me you're white privileged without telling me you're white privileged.

[@theycallmespooksmcgee]

The fact that the people who disagree with critical race theory have no idea what it is 😭

[@working4ever]

No, they know. It’s taught at BYU and causes plenty of contention between students and professors

[@rft2001]

Obviously, you have never read the National Review. Not that I am a conservative but they have quite intellectual critiques of CRT.

[@Bruce-yv9tm]

The Americans are still divided on very obvious issues about race because the longer they’re distracted with that the fewer questions they’ll ask about capitalism, American Exceptionalism and nationalism.

[@Mattcruzedc]

I support marriage for anyone who wants to get married. None of my business

[@moonflowr]

abolutely! as long as they're both consenting adults; this country (as well as others) is kinda awful in that it has legal loopholes allowing literal children to get married to adults 🤢

[@CammieCakesz]

So if it’s none of your business why are you supporting? I don’t support anything because normal people get married all the time… Save the support for those that are attending the wedding!

[@hopeintruth5119]

@@risheesreenivasan688 ok if two siblings of different genders got married, would you support that right ?

[@hopeintruth5119]

@@risheesreenivasan688 I don't support sibling marriage either

[@hopeintruth5119]

@@risheesreenivasan688 i never said I didn't support marriage at all but I don't support it for siblings. That's just romanticizing and sexualizing family bonds.

[@ness43011]

I'll be completely honest if one of these guys came up to me asking me if I support critical race theory, I would literally tell them that I have no clue what it means lmao.

[@surferdude800]

I would tell them no

[@callmebeep5763]

As an ex-Mormon, I do not understand why y’all are going to BYU, you legit could come across someone who still believes in blood atonement and the mark of Cain, and then you’re gone. Good on you guys for shedding light, I just hope you’re all safe.

[@kfbob364]

Perhaps you could remove the tinfoil hat. Haha

[@rickyrosario5200]

These young people are trying to get to the core of others(people thoughts, feelings, and self inner responses) to formulated an quantitative data on certain behaviors. This is an excellent solution on their thesis, and write a book on the statistics on the fundamentals in order to make new awareness in culture mindset. Bravo to all students. One last thing. I had just finished mine PhD in Healthcare Administration in January 2022. Next time when you ask questions your group should break it down into 6 categories With the who, what , where, when and why, and how come. Your analysis will sharpened your theory on human behavior in strategic planning. Blessings, Ricky Rosario

[@MikeDyson3k]

the "why" is gonna get people heated when trying to explain their bigotry. where's my popcorn?

[@rickyrosario5200]

Honestly, I don't think so. It's not being biases. It's letting your genie out of your bottle. Your [inner soul + inner self =self reflection]. What matters the most that changing your mindset, equals better balance in your brain to be open minded of diversity.

[@don7294]

I was raised a member of the Mormon cult, served on a mission and spent some time at BYU back in the late 70's. I had a great time especially when the Star Palace (disco) opened. Having been ridiculed throughout different times during my membership for asking serious legitimate questions, regarding the history of Mormonism, I have nothing but respect for these students. Anyone willing to learn about the real life of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, will realize that they really started a cult. There are some very fine people in the church, and the leadership are very inviting, until you start asking tough questions.

[@Ritapita73]

Join the (ex) club!

[@seanthompson1337]

As an active member I definitely agree that there are cult like elements but I disagree that it is a cult. Regardless, I'm grateful for what those young men and women are doing. Adds reasons for me to be glad I chose to attend my local state college instead.

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

@@seanthompson1337 I highly recommend you watch some Mormon related videos made by Jimmy snow

[@seanthompson1337]

@@daddykarlmarx6183 Just to give feedback on this, I started watching his Behavior Control video and stopped about 7 minutes in - not because I emotionally rejected (or at least thats what i would like to say) their analysis but because I feel that the "Mormon" experience is very different by locale. Just as reference I grew up in the Midwest of the U.S and served a mission in Brazil. I feel like organizationally speaking it's not meant to be a cult but perhaps people in certain areas have turned it as such? I mean the experiences I've had with Church members in various parts of the U.S and in Brazil have been rather different (i.e Idaho vs California vs South Dakota) Don't get me wrong, I'm not blindly following this faith/religion. And I don't agree with some of the things that the Church and its leaders propagates. But simply based on the core principles, I believe that the Church has more right going for then wrong. Sorry for the block of text. I hope I haven't upset/offended anyone. I do support that people need to find their own happiness so if that means leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, then by all means pursue that legal and ethical path (and in some cases illegal...I'm prochoice if that surprises anyone)

[@tatertotcasserolewithsalt]

Ex Mormon too. Most Mormons are nice but the leadership is what I have a problem with. Didn’t even know what Mountains Meadow Massacre was until I was an adult because they love to hide stuff like that from their members. Not to mention other horrible things. Glad I left.

[@alicefreist318]

You are a vital part of this nation's growth. I wish you all the blessings in life personally and as an institution for change. We are all stronger and better off for your contributions. Keep up the good work!

[@alicefreist318]

@@cooladam2167 have you considered that you might benefit from some mental health care? You sound a little bit paranoid.

[@slamimeat2663]

I like that they actually aren’t menaces. Like some campus groups are disruptive, loud, even combative. Love how they are spreading their message.

[@sirij8784]

they actually have negative attitudes in alot of their questions. pretty snarky

[@loraribera1504]

Apologies BUT KNOWING the history of B.Y. , NOT surprised. Why is anyone? Racially, gender, let alone LGBTQIA and community NEVER have been inclusive. EVER.

[@bzh7648]

How did Black Menaces get its name? Kudos to the group for the questions. It’s good to challenge people

[@jazzylulu22]

Props to these young folks. I will be looking out for the podcast.

[@sampatel5509]

Jokecast

[@bootayyshakin]

I’m curious, what message do you think this group is trying to send? Why do you like their content?

[@commanderty94]

@@bootayyshakin Sounds like their just collecting peoples opinions. "stats don't care about your feelings " - Ben Shapiro

[@bootayyshakin]

@@commanderty94 ok let’s talk stats

[@Sam-tu4hp]

@@sampatel5509 is that the podcast name or are you trying to say their perspectives aren’t anything more than a joke?

[@selmadalag238]

I really love how these issues have different opinions/ answers from different individuals. The engagements are so nice! The purpose of closed-ended questions is effective and you can see that this is not a matter of answering 'yes' or 'no'. Some have follow-up answers and their views are spectacular!

[@MihaiBathory]

The term that should be applied is 'Disingenuous'... As they said, BYU is mostly Mormon. It's also nn Utah and gathers most of it's students from the North and West. How many 'Black' people are in Coeur d'Alene Idaho? Lewiston? How about Walla Walla Washington? Pendleton Oregon? Montana.. the entire state. It's a conservative Christian school, and people are shocked by conservative Christian answers. Again, MONTANA - the entire forking state - ask virtually any resident of Montana how many black friends they have and of course they'll sound Racist because for whatever reason Black people don't want to live in Montana...

[@FaeQueenCory]

Oh it's a _Mormon_ university.... That explains everything.

[@1slandgirlcaribbean304]

Wonderful! I hope what they do and the questions they ask allows people to think about their answers. Keep questioning and stay safe!

[@sampatel5509]

A bright person will not need to think about it.

[@synchronium24]

@@sampatel5509 That's a pretty reactionary take for someone who (presumably) believes in liberal or leftist goals.

[@sampatel5509]

@@synchronium24 Does bidenism run in your family?

[@BrockLanders]

There’s nothing wrong with going around asking people to question their beliefs. HOWEVER, assuming that your own beliefs are correct and don’t need to be questioned makes you arrogant, self righteous, and condescending. People are entitled to their own beliefs whether you agree with them or not. Hold yourself to the same standards that you hold other people to. Otherwise, you’re a hypocrite.

[@ram.4152]

Imagine being a Christian and racist, HOPE GOD DONT TELL THEM "DEPART FROM ME YOU WORKER OF INIQUITY"

[@tim3172]

Umm... this is peak "christianity". The bible fully supports slavery and that's where the term "rule of thumb" comes from as well as how severely you can beat your slaves.

[@lukemclamb6881]

@@tim3172 The kind of slavery spoken about in the Bible is different from what you are implying. Indentured servitude was an agreement made between two people, one of which owing the other a debt. He would work unpaid for a certain amount of time to pay off his debt. It wasn't about racism or oppression.

[@harriscobb1581]

@@tim3172 we all serve someone or something “wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also… No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money” Through Jesus we no longer have to be slaves to sin, but we are free to be servants of Christ.

[@JoeMama-1diot]

I always assume if you're christian you're bigoted, like you're probably racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic.

[@lukemclamb6881]

@Estrogen Fury How much have you studied the Bible?

[@marymewskers2477]

I'm the type of person that has no problem asking questions and wanting to have a conversation. I'm a neurodivergent (ADHD), and sometimes forget about feelings when I'm wanting to solve a problem or really engrossed in learning something. Gotten me into trouble because I'm great at just asking and challenging thoughts (my own and others!) which make people uncomfortable. I view it as I'm learning as much as I can so I can be a better person and always grow. Glad others are asking about important topics, not just talking at others!

[@jamesscott8705]

Great job by these sharp kids! We need to get a conversation going at the very least. So we can help educate these people that are just ignorant and unaware.

[@itshardmakinganamefo]

Can go both ways. Are you prepared for your thoughts to be challenged?

[@WildWill66]

I encourage you all to stay asking these questions. It's time to hold people accountable. Great job you guys. 👏 👍

[@lucasvu7413]

There are no right answers to opinionated questions. Remember to have an open mind my friend because if you don't, you become ignorant.

[@WildWill66]

@@lucasvu7413 I've lived through and witnessed the dumbassery and see the racism, so don't judge dude. Thx

[@geofmout6010]

@@WildWill66 he's not judging

[@lc6636]

@@WildWill66 You sound racist. They are asking questions so they can analyze them in their little group to decide whether they will mark them as racist.

[@nocomment2468]

Kudos for these kids for asking the opinions without getting in the way. Progress starts with honest conversations.

[@WhyTheHorseface]

So many great black colleges (or other colleges), and they chose that soiled diaper of a school. Smh.

[@AwesomeDude2255]

Cringe af

[@Chris44sun]

Yeah, thats just not what CRT is. At all. People like to make up their own definitions of things they've been told to dislike and then oppose them based on that made definition.

[@9ninrninr947]

Chris said at Now This News.... Go ahead, give your definition.

[@Chris44sun]

@@9ninrninr947 Easy - its a law term really so outside of legal you'd likely never see it in education. But at its core its the observation that methods of historical racism can still be seen written into certain laws and rules, essentially racism can sometimes still be present within the system itself today, not just in people. For example, several educational work books today use the narratives first put forward by 'The Daughters Of The Confederacy.' CRT can really relate to a lot of things in this regard but you know what its not? 'White people are to blame for everything.' Its not in there, it never was. He just made that up.

[@9ninrninr947]

@@Chris44sun A-are you sure? Because you just said the same thing they did. Just with a lot more words, and a poor attempt at subtlety. It doesn't change much to just heavily walk back your opinions, because they righfully sound awful when you say them concisely. You really can't see that, Chris? Whats the actual motive here? By which I mean, why are you so motived to code your point? I could make some assumptions, but people usually make it clear without intending to. I'm not going out of my way to insult you. But you should really think about why you personally want to maintain this needless division under the "disguise" of "da super duper secret ever present racist laws....that white people are solely responsible for and profit from by existing". Welp, guess thats the end of the conversation. Someone likes to throw out accusations, but doesn't like true ones lobbed back. Interesting...

[@sari9645]

@@Chris44sun please ignore the racist that replied before me🤦🏻‍♀️ I really appreciate the full definition, thank you!!

[@twoozyuzi2215]

@@9ninrninr947 why did you type out a stutter???

[@leanngutierrez4895]

Keep on asking questions!!! I was there in the 80s and you were shut down if you had a question 😢

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

I might download TikTok just for this alone. I wish this kind of a thing was possible when I was in college. Though it was an art college so it wouldn’t represent reality.

[@harriscobb1581]

Right after they ask “how many black friends do you have at BYU?“ and breaks off to say “when someone is giving an answer that might not be the best…” is that the wrong answer? What do you want them to say? It’s a Mormon school, so I was surprised that there was a sizable black student population to begin with.

[@bootayyshakin]

Thank you. Someone finally said it. They’re extremely biased and even if they don’t verbally say anything when they get a “bad answer”, their facial expressions are a dead giveaway. This content does nothing but create even more division between different races and ethnicities. It’s honestly quite sad.

[@pinkiepiereincarnate2291]

@@bootayyshakin you both took that correlation upon yourself??? She did not say she was referring to that at all and they must likely did not edit this video. Black people seeing that someone at a predominantly white school doesn't have black friends is not what creates division. White people would so quickly blame everyone but their own racism for creating "division".

[@bootayyshakin]

@@pinkiepiereincarnate2291 i’m not white, but how ironic you’d make that assumption. Also have you actually seen their content beyond this video?

[@makslargu5799]

I think that’s the editing from “now this” not the students themselves… also less than 1% of the student body is Black, that’s not a sizeable population. That means there’s a larger population of redheads at BYU than Black students.

[@Pampy93]

@@bootayyshakin Let's be clear, racism creates division, raising awareness about race or inclusion doesn't!

[@jingjongjun]

I'm not even from the states and I love their videos hahaha. Y'all are doing a great job! Keep it up :D

[@raymundo7319]

This is so important, been to BYU, raised by the alumni, and live in the neighborhood. I am so glad the truth of what people are like is coming out.

[@07rightnow]

This is good. It will allow those that have a certain view on topics to study and understand why they do. Not saying it will change anyone's minds, but hopefully develop more intellectual conversations. They should also look into BYU online to see how many people from around the world are enrolled especially from African decent. They will be pleasantly surprised.

[@moira4784]

Wait...they aren't allowed to drink coffee?? 😭😭😭

[@acronen]

Correct. I grew up in that cult, never even tasted coffee till I was 31 and had finally left. Granted, by that time in my life I didn't have a taste for it, and coffee tastes like licking a donkey's balls. Hate the taste, but enjoy the digestive health benefits.

[@moira4784]

@@acronen would you know what is the reasoning behind the ban on coffee?

[@wesleysmithiv7487]

While I support there honest answers I don’t like the fact that you guys call it black…. Whatever! I’m a current student at a 80% white college 27% Hispanic 0.3 black and I’m black learn to talk to other people!!! Seriously I hate that most black students feel like oh there white so they automatically don’t like me! That’s not true!! I only say that to say this if a group of white people get together and call it white rights group or whatever the cancel culture would be all over that!

[@Mr.Skylight]

You may want to consider taking a grammar class at your college.

[@wesleysmithiv7487]

@@Mr.Skylight every word is spelled correctly so other then run on sentences idk what your talking about lol-- plus I’m a engineering major senior year gpa 3.8 I think I’m good lol

[@user-bu3tn7ex8v]

The fact that they call themselves menaces shows that they are trying to further divide people instead of trying to find common ground, educate and unite people. The Savior did not condone this kind of behavior. It’s ok to ask questions and try to find common ground, but this is clearly not the intention of this group.

[@billiesuemccue]

make more please from all over the USA and share them

[@alyssagutie302]

I think this is great! These students are doing a great thing to just help people be able to talk about their opinions without hate and violence. It allows for conversation and 99% of the time this doesn’t occur bc how it’s so uncomfortable.

[@rbrinks5]

I really feel sorry for people who have so much of their self worth tied into their identity. The world is a great place. Go out and enjoy life.

[@DezaRay24]

As a transracial adoptee that grew up here in Utah and raised by ex LDS white people this is such a closeted racist state! I can’t tell you the micro aggressions, and flat out racist remarks I’ve fielded growing up here. And the gross part is how many of these LdS people keep adopting (on purpose) us Black kids!! Even in 2022 Utah is still only 1.5% Black! This is not a diverse environment to raise Black children in! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sureal9125]

Transracial? I thought you couldn’t be transracial lol.

[@DezaRay24]

@@sureal9125 transracial is being one race adopted by another race

[@sureal9125]

@@DezaRay24 ah got it

[@sari9645]

I’m so sorry 😭 I hope you’re still not in Utah!!

[@rft2001]

@@sureal9125 Plenty of people are transracial or transethnic and identify as another race or ethnicity. There are some that even go through ethnic modification surgery.

[@mewesquirrel6720]

Bro this is a waist of time. Go to school for an education not to rile people up

[@vickeycodella7828]

Sadly, the people who need your messages the most are the one who send you the most hate. You’re amazing! You’re work is amazing! And I hope you never stop!

[@Silverwidows]

"when someone is giving an answer that might not be the best"

[@evastephan9441]

They gave the info that there is 1% black students. Therefore it is quite a miracle they found anyone who had a black friend. Nonetheless those who had none seemd to feel guilty.

[@rft2001]

Oh yeah, there is an underlying guilt trip here.

[@viewfornow]

Dumb. This is like shooting fish in a barrel. Of course most people are going to to offer the conservative view at BYU. So what's the point? Hit and run inquiries -- basically yes or no questions are useless without context and cataloging.

[@equisde8026]

bro what’s the point. if you don’t like conservative stuff why would you go to a Mormon university. I wouldn’t go there either btw. but there are a lot of woke colleges for those who are woke. so what’s the issue.

[@ts3303]

If they judged people for their personal responses, I would be totally against it, but from what I see, they don't judge nor comment on one's personal opinions. Loads of respect and hope others will respect your freedom of speech.

[@jaredoaks]

Amazing people. So glad they’re doing this important work. I also went to BYU.

[@marcrussell156]

I'm genuinely confused why people attend a private university and then complain about it's policies and student body? It's a private school, you made the choice to attend, if you are so against it, why didn't you just ... go to a school that you like?

[@BarbieHitsBack]

My thoughts exactly and I’m from Africa.

[@CassieAngelica]

Like Kaitlin Bennett, but much better, cause their questions are actually decent.

[@chumark54]

0:10 wise and beautiful girl. Hope she is doing well on that campus.

[@speicaldark]

Wow! Almost all the white men interviewed are self-centered, narrow-minded, and yet at the same time can't wait to judge and preach to the others

[@Hertz2laugh]

🚨 *PROJECTION ALERT* 🚨

[@speicaldark]

@@Hertz2laugh What do you mean?

[@Hertz2laugh]

@@speicaldark Projection - attributing to others that which you are or participate in.

[@speicaldark]

@@Hertz2laugh You are smart!

[@speicaldark]

@Thornboy🥀 You are so insightful, young lady!

[@davidkramer333]

I love just asking the question and moving on....I see a lot of people just ambushing people, then using only the footage that fits their narrative, as if that is how all people on one side feel. My dad used to tell me there's two types of people in this world... those that think there are two types of people in this world, and smart people.

[@Aaron.Thomas]

Served a mission, married in the temple. I refused to go to BYU. I went to UC Berkeley instead. Turns out UCB is a great school. Consistently one of the top 10 public universities in the world. Even competes with private universities like Stanford in many ways.

[@kfbob364]

… so you got a rejection letter from BYU… sorry dude.

[@Aaron.Thomas]

@@kfbob364 Never applied. But there wasn't a college I applied to, with my honors classes and being president of the honors society, that I didn't get accepted to. I chose Berkeley over UCLA, UCSD, and others. Want to check for yourself what BYU's acceptance rate is, compared to UCB? Go look it up. It's not hard in the least to get into BYU.

[@Aaron.Thomas]

@@kfbob364 We were able to estimate the BYU average GPA (3.48 - 3.71) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. 67% of all students that apply are granted admission to Brigham Young University-Provo. We are able to estimate that the UC Berkeley average GPA ranges from 3.82 to 4 for accepted students. The competition to get accepted at this school runs high, given that only 20 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected UC Berkeley acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 15%.

[@thehods4]

The question should be phrased, "Are you pro-choice or anti-choice?"

[@veffiesdda965]

More like pro life or pro death

[@laleona1221]

So well done! Thank you for this quality content!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Shari466]

Good job ....where is your podcast?

[@buttofthejoke]

I am not against straight marriage. But I won't encourage it

[@soulcleaner3578]

Woah woah there guys. Don't question your beliefs, question other peoples beliefs. Don't rock the boat because we've got it all figured out.

[@theguyyouheardabout6658]

So do you actually educate people that are misinformed or just record them to make fun of them on the internet.

[@privatesectorsec]

This sparks joy

[@PoliticaV]

Coffee is banned? That’s so stupid.

[@smathew8810]

I'm surprised that they got so many honest answers.

[@jaydel3]

So everyone there is hypothetically a virgin? Highly doubt it

[@sherylaguilon7407]

Im ignorant in so many things and felt like i knew it all back then until i encountered many sorrows, pain, disappointment that leads me to the Lord. Im thankful for our Father amazing grace i do not deserve.

[@dgmojojojo]

Do you support critical race theory? “I don’t because white people are blamed, even if it is true ours is to blame, it isn’t now.” Me: 🥴 that’s why there’s history lesson tho? To learn past mistakes, why cherrypick?

[@Britbec]

The Black Menaces Podcast is really good too!!

[@janehoe.]

I don't understand the viral video with their professor. Can someone explain it like I'm 5?

[@Sylar-upd4t3]

Take back my previous comment apparently he went a different way then I understood

[@fluffyattackify]

Hi there, I grew up Mormon! In the Mormon church, men are bestowed the "preisthood" when they come of age which allows them to perform blessings / different rituals, it's a pretty big deal to them. The church was founded in 1829 and subsequently men deemed worthy were given the priesthood. However, Black men were barred from having the priesthood until much later in 1978, and it is often a point of contention and one of the main arguments as to why the Mormon church is racist. Basically what that guy is saying is a retort to those who question why black men could not have the priesthood until recently, when pretty much all men throughout human history prior to 1829 didn't have the chance to have it either. Hope that makes sense!

[@akzual50]

@@whitneyvagts2579 i think it's.a matter of whites not letting them earlier on, but that's the thing...thats why they werent allowed

[@melaninbabe6256]

There’s a couple things wrong with his speech when he called African-Americans or Black people blacks really racist. And then he saying why did white people have to wait so long to get priesthood when they were in living in the world they built

[@janehoe.]

@@melaninbabe6256 well yeah anyone who knows black people knows saying "blacks" is disturbing

[@cef8270]

The name of their group gives out victimhood vibes 😏

[@rft2001]

Totally true. They so love the whole victimhood head trip as it gives them a moral leg up in any debate and can be used to excuse for their own deficiencies.

[@lucyk2371]

Isn't the reason there aren't many black people at BYU because there aren't many black Mormons? I think they should have the right. Personally I think there are better choices, but more power to you.

[@hopeintruth5119]

Mormonism don't have many black followers for two reason proximity and racism

[@lucyk2371]

@@hopeintruth5119 Also Joseph Smith wrote that they were cursed until the Church reversed it in the 1970s. So insane.

[@Jay-01a]

We are all human, we all have more in common than we do differences.

[@cowboycollarNM]

It would be very hard to feel like you fit in when the religion endorses the belittling of people with brown skin and always has.

[@lukemclamb6881]

I wonder why they're going to the school where 98% of the students are of that religion. 🤔

[@southernpennsyrailfan8579]

There is no Hate Like Mormon "Love"

[@maybetomorrow4045]

It is owned by the Mormon Church. Not "predominately" Mormon.

[@Mr.Skylight]

You’re right. It’s not predominately, it’s predominantly. Good call.

[@maybetomorrow4045]

@@Mr.Skylight Thank you so much Geoff! Your such big help! Irreguardlessly, If peple like you ourn't on the enterwebs correctioning others, than were wood we be3?

[@jessicajnsm]

This may be ignorant but what do mormons have against coffee?

[@spook6394]

They should be on youtube, not just TikTok!

[@markh1451]

What is the point? All these questions have been asked before! So cutting edge

[@karmicobsession1636]

then like people shouldn’t be mad but yet they are

[@mscardioqueen]

They ask these questions, but no real discussions.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@enzop2835]

@Tyler G Exactly. Who in their right mind would even attend this school. Oh nvm, we know who.

[@lc6636]

@@enzop2835 A Mormon.

[@tommycollier9172]

I think this is a great program, good job young people.

[@roxanneabrams3403]

Why the name "Black Menaces"? They are doing a good work but that name is quite negative. Because a menace is a nuisance. I am not attacking just curious

[@vsanchez7158]

They can’t drink coffee ? 😳

[@kbaca9415]

I'm not on tiktok but I totally support and want to follow black menace. Question ... Can non-black be a black menace?

[@veffiesdda965]

No

[@nuneztonytntn]

Controversal means i know what kind of person you are based on your answer

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

I like freedom of thought and speech, this group does that so that is a good thing!!! Nobody should have their speech limited by any group.

[@tylerond]

I just graduated from Cal - y’all should come out here or to the other UCs lol

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Hey racist people. See this? Nice people asking questions. Not being aggressive. Not being judgemental. This is how you are supposed to act. Civil. Polite. You don't have to yell and threaten people who don't agree with you. Pay attention to these young people and maybe you can learn how to act like adults.

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

I hate to break it to you, but I've seen plenty of liberals act just as crazy as racists. I've seen videos of conservatives going to BLM or ANTIFA rallies, and asking simple questions. They too were polite and calm. But the liberal protesters kept trying to steal their equipment and try to destroy it. I've also seen liberals literally assault the reporters and causing bodily harm. And when the cops come to arrest them, they scream that they are innocent even though they were caught red handed. I once saw a guy get his head bashed in by a bike lock from a ANTIFA member. What did that guy do to deserve almost getting killed? Absolutely nothing; he was trying to break up a fight between the Proud Boys and ANTIFA. The assaulter was sentenced to 5 years for assault and battery. Ironically enough, he was an ethics teacher at a local college.

[@RogerPack]

Seem nice, I wish them the best, peace and hugs!

[@Beavis1]

We'll, they certainly are menaces. The problem is that they promote their own ideologies instead of following the teachings of the Gospel.

[@lf1496]

Why would a black person want to be in this environment for college? I just don't get that😱This part of your life is supposed to be the best time of your life, why waste it surrounded by a group of malignant NARCISSISTS????

[@blackwolfdragon1705]

They're Mormons probably

[@robertnoren904]

If I were to guess, these black students were sent to BYU by there parents who wanted them to receive a good education. They may not have had a choice.

[@lf1496]

BYU isn't exactly Harvard, so there's that 🙄 There are good colleges all over the world. As an American you can go to college all the way to the PHD level for FREE in Germany and classes are in English. You can go to medical school in Havana Cuba. They have one of the best medical schools on earth. Their program starts as a freshman in college, it's a 6 year program I believe and your degree as a certified doctor is honored almost everywhere on earth, including America. You just have to pass an equivalency exam which most all graduates of the Cuban program find to be easy. I'm American and had a scholarship to an Ivy League school my freshman year. I hated it, the racism was toxic and cartoonishly hilarious to me. Yt Americans don't understand how uncivilized and ignorant they are. When you see it from that perspective it's embarrassing for them not us. So I transferred to a college in Rome. At 19 yrs old I left for Rome and 14 years later I'm still here, married to a beautiful man inside and out, with 4 little angelic daughters, deliriously happy. You don't have to put up with yt America's mental neurosis. It's a waste of life that is unecessary. I say go find a place where they are NOT

[@karmicobsession1636]

@@lf1496 but it is cheaper and it does provide a pretty good education

[@craigolsen8057]

If you dont like it, why go there? Life is too short to spend your time in a negative pursuit....

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Ah yes another person so vehemently against something, he didn't even bother to look up...And there's probably a device with internet access in his pocket...right now, which mean he has actively chosen not to learn.