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[@GhostSal]

It’s ok to be whíte, isn’t saying it’s better to be or best to be or preferred… it is just saying it’s ok. When anyone tries to say that’s racíst and you can’t say that, what they are really doing is trying to frame arguments in order to control debates. They can do that with anything, that doesn’t mean people have to accept their framing and attempts at controlling debate. In fact I’d say it’s important not to, because it’s simply giving them control in every single debate and that isn’t ok.

[@Lpp360]

I like his videos, especially because it's more true and honest. Then a lot of the media says. Thank you for making great content, and keep on going man.👌

[@Kraang]

Its okay to not agree with your black friends and escape the plantation of hatred and bigotry.

[@Ed-lian]

I am white. As I look at it. In human history, it was often the white people who colonized other countries. In Africa, in Australia, on Turtle Island, the whole American continent. When the whites had contact with the people on the American continent, something happened. The whites destroyed the belief and belief system of the indigenous people. And installed the so-called white supremacy. They put up a Christian church all over the American Indian reservations. They are opressors. They should give the land back to the amercan Indian people. But it is very difficult to restore some kind of justice here. But I am white and I don't feel the color makes me more or less than any other people's colours. Nevertheless, I was honestly shocked when I discovered what the white races did to the people in America. I don't want to belong to such a culture.

[@ABc-nu6jb]

It’s crazy and disg. how extr. racist many people are

[@kianna270]

“We live in a really weird time to be asking that” AGREED.

[@HORROR_FREAK13]

Here's my opinion, it's okay to be any race. We get that black slavery happened but it doesn't affect you now, you aren't the slave. So don't act like a victim.

[@theegoatier]

based af

[@HORROR_FREAK13]

@@theegoatier Could you explain the "based" please? I don't seem to understand

[@theegoatier]

@@HORROR_FREAK13 it essentially means that you are right

[@HORROR_FREAK13]

@@theegoatier Well thank you for both the explanation and first comment

[@theegoatier]

@@HORROR_FREAK13your welcome 🤗 keep having your based opinions💚💚💚

[@levii6126]

My boyfriend is “white” (Polish). His grandpa was in a concentration camp in the holocaust. My grandpas new wife is German, her grandma was taken from her family during the holocaust because she wasn’t blue eye blonde hair. I know a lot of people whos families went through great tragedies not very long ago who aren’t black, yet none of them walk around with the audacity to control other people and make them feel bad. If it didn’t happen to you specifically then shut up. I’m so sick of this ‘my great great grandpa went through this so you need to pay for it’. I wasn’t there BYE.

[@dumbbumsc5329]

I’m Irish and Native American. Both have had really crap things committed against them. But that doesn’t effect me rn( besides easily burning in the sun) from where my ancestors would have started I am by far way more privileged than they were. I couldn’t imagine hating other races for something that happened to my 4 times great grandparents from 4-5 generations ago. I can’t believe how badly America wants white and black people pitted against each other over our history. It’s okay to acknowledge it was an awfully time but we’ve grown and come far from murders on the streets and public hangings. So crazy

[@parrisswise8989]

Agreed. Spoken for natives too.

[@ItzCliffJumperSparky]

Same 😂

[@pinkitydrink]

exactlyyyyy like my jewish grandparents escaped germany during the holocaust. they werent even here until slavery was over for like 80 years. similarly, my ancestors were polish people enslaved to the russians, but nobody wants to talk about white slaves. the jews were enslaved in egypt too and i am descended from alll these people but you dont see me out here asking for every single german, russian, and egyptian to feel guilty.

[@levii6126]

@@pinkitydrink exactly! I noticed recently that SOME not all, dark skin people, tell mix people that their ancestry of slavery no longer matters because they got “white washed”. Basically saying they don’t get to be black anymore because they’re light skin. And I’m like ummmm if we’re gonna pull the victim card over slavery that didn’t happen to us, then it shouldn’t matter who made babies with who. That still happened to their ancestors in their family. So either we all stop using ancestors as an excuse, or everyone should beable to talk about the enslaving of their ancestors, without getting treated like theirs doesn’t matter just because theyre white. We all have a family history. I wish we can just talk about this normally instead of making it competition or scoring brownie points. In reality most races got their fair share of being killed or enslaved. If we keep doing this, it won’t be long before another races lashes out on another to the fullest extent.

[@mangamango5569]

That racist lady’s friend looking at her like “Damn, girl! Wtf?!”

[@chrisrussell8245]

Wow, if that lady who says "white people have done too much". If she ever learns about African history she's in for a real shocker 😂

[@r.8902]

history in general lol i swear its only americans that think on just a black and white spectrum. everyone and anyone was getting enslaved by everyone and anyone. free labor was free labor no matter the color or nationality

[@ScarletAngleGaara]

I guarantee she doesn’t have enough of an education to ever learn about it with how ignorant her statements are.

[@ItzCliffJumperSparky]

I second that as someone in Africa. 😂

[@_tripalong]

Ikr. I don't see white ppl mutilating girls' genitals and stuff...

[@urgadurga]

Ugh, my ex's mom was like that. She would CONSTANTLY tell me how much she hated that her daughter was dating a white person, and whenever I'd eat over she'd remark I had no culture or tastebuds because white. It fucking sucked, I dated her for 2 whole years and had to put up with that. She also would remind me if I "broke her daughter's heart" she'd have her family members come to where I live and get violent with me and my family... then I was cheated on lol. Guess it didn't matter when my heart broke. They actually accepted that guy into the family and gave him gifts like sneakers... because he was black. I wish I was fucking lying.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

A black friend of mine had a grandmother just like this. She was constantly verbally abusing his white girlfriend and especially their biracial kids, totally unprovoked. Calling them “mutts” or “half-breeds” amongst other nasty things because they have a white mom. It was disgusting. Her multiple massive strokes afterwards were karma imo.

[@princessleai]

The sad truth. I’m sorry you experienced that hatred

[@urgadurga]

@@princessleai I really appreciate that. I actually got regretful after making this comment because I just assumed people would find it funny and not take me seriously

[@loveyejisubs998]

That's so sad... I feel so sad for Americans right now. I'm so sorry that you had to pass through something like that! I am a latina woman, but the color of my skin is white. I was demanded by lots of americans black people (specifically women) to be sorry just for being white... They don't even care if I was latina and I did not had anything to do with America 300 years ago, they just wanted me to be sorry for the color of my skin and didn't give a f*ck abt my actual ethnicity or nationality lmao. Also your ex girlfriend probably cheated on you because her mother wanted a black bf... That sucks. The color of our skin it is not everything about us. God bless you and your family 💗

[@RobbieRobot.]

Omgosh! This is messed up on so many levels! I honestly don't give a fook who my son's bring home as long as they are lovely people! Woman, man, rich, poor HECK they could be tattooed green for all I care 🤣 tho I would ask why they was green ... But seriously don't care as long as they make my boys happy I'ma love them like my own ❤ I hope you find a beautiful lady who loves you mate and never hurts you like your ex did ❤❤

[@scarletdemonss]

It's not a matter of being ok to be white, black, green, yellow... if you're an awful person, nobody with a minimum of intelligence will care about skin color but about your actions. People should start normalizing that having any skin color is neither good or bad, it doesn't matter in order to qualify you as a person, your actions does.

[@mjanny6330]

Look up "in group preference"

[@peppapickmeisha]

We had nOrMaLiZeD that but then these young folks came in with intersectionality because they didn’t realize it and are bringing it right back with the divisive ideology.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

it was normaziled decades prior

[@ComputeCrashers]

It seems like we've forgotten the message of Martin Luther King

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

We pretty much were there already, it's been maddening to watch the established attitudes of my youth being thrown out by what equates to bigots being given a platform.

[@JenjaKakapo]

"It is okay to be black, it is okay to be white, it is okay to be orange, it is okay to be pink" loved that 🤗

[@heyo80]

I feel bad for that woman’s son. Imagine your mother being so racist that she denies you happiness with someone you might fall in love with.

[@CumiaBites]

Statistically he isn’t going to marry anyone. He’ll impregnate numerous baby mommas and be in and out of prison till he commits a murder and gets locked up for life, or shot by another just like him.

[@Sacred_Fire]

Many mothers are like that.

[@snowbunnie1113]

The son is probably super racist as well. His mother has been teaching him her values since birth.

[@AmySmith-qt6qg]

Unfortunately he’s probably racist too because of her. Hate to judge but he’s probably the type to actively disrespect and harm white women as a result of his upbringing.

[@marteumar8429]

Tbh that’s the only thing I agree with her. White (and Asian and latinas) women should stay the hell away from black males. Last thing we need is more fatherless kids

[@ModernDayChristianGirl]

As someone who is biracial (dad is white mom is black) that woman would outright hate my whole existence if she doesn’t want “no mix race” babies. Being mixed race isn’t a bad thing at all it’s a beautiful sometimes confusing experience. I pray she lets go of this hatred she feels

[@melissamiddleton3026]

It is a beautiful thing! Especially to loving parents. I have empathy for you too for the stuff you must hear from both sides of racist ppl. Atleast not as much as way back days. Blended is beautiful.

[@CognitiveDissident.]

We're all on this ride together. We're all human beings. What we all have in common is vastly more important than what makes us different. If you're good within yourself, I don't think it matters what other people think of your superficial characteristics. JMO

[@stacistewart815]

I am mixed race as well... can you explain to me how being mixed can be "confusing" to you, please?

[@AliciaTheTroonSlayer]

That would probably explain why mixed people like Amanda Seales, jussie scamolett, and Megan Markle types feel the need to go sooooo extra with the “ma peepo ✊🏿” thing and it’s weird

[@ModernDayChristianGirl]

@@AliciaTheTroonSlayer I 100% agree with you. My own brother is going through a phase. I think it’s because black people are so focused on bringing up us being half white and that it somehow makes us “less black” and that white people are racist. So mix people try to almost prove themselves on “how black they are” and I think it’s sad we should just be ourselves and stop trying to prove to one group we are just as black as we are

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

2:45 As an biracial girl who is part Asian and part white… my god this woman is horrible… I mean how can someone who is white and or Asian just “not be Asian” or “not be white” like what the hell does that mean?!

[@StellaSilma]

I mean we can use gender construct now and identify as black I guess…

[@1972jbird]

In my mind it means she doesn't think we should exist in her world. I do hopeher son does not follow in her racist idea of the world

[@acutelilmint8035]

Who cares cause in asia she woh,d here she doesn’t deserve to live either. Racist gonna racist n be miserable.

[@acutelilmint8035]

@@1972jbirdthis seems more like a black women problem. Tbh. Black guys seem to not mind dating out of their colour My friend married a Japanese lady moved out from ghetto n now very wea;thy in Japan. Leave toxic environment n u can find success even in countries that r more racist than america😂😂

[@Chell1498]

She doesn't have any brain cells left, just ignore trash like that.

[@yokokurama6267]

​The Irish was the most hated in the USA and now everyone wants to be Irish at least one day a year. 😂

[@snowbunnie1113]

My culture is not your costume! Reeeeeeeeeee

[@titanblade3706]

Along with Germans, Japanese, and Chinese, and Italians.

[@sugakookie6303]

My great grandfather from Belfast was a banker in Ireland, came to the US and was told no way would he be able to work in a bank… he had a family and had to work somewhere, so he took a job in a factory as a janitor…

[@yokokurama6267]

@@sugakookie6303 I'm the second generation to be born in the USA my grandfather was a child when they moved here from Ireland.

[@tchaika222]

@@titanblade3706 You forgot French, Polish (basically all catholics) and also Indigenous people

[@FrankTheUnknown]

I am a white male 20 years old and I live in America. Unfortunately I have been seeing this happen all over the place where people of color are blatantly saying that white people should not have rights and that we should punish them for what our ancestors did to theirs instead of living life away from the past to prepare for our futures. It is truly heartbreaking and, as a white man, very concerning. :(

[@Bryce433]

Go checkout how they treat whites in the Philippines, it’ll make you want to move there

[@lerabutterfield964]

It frightens me for my son.

[@CloudyWolf713]

Hey. I hope you’re both safe and doing ok out there.

[@giraffewhiskers2045]

Fr like we are being treated like they were..

[@numbercode2486]

Where I live, you can easily see the effects of this. I have met a lot of white americans ashamed of their race and nationality. Mixed race Americans who have white ancestry don't claim their white part of themselves as if it was the devil that resides in their genetics.

[@MaraJadeSkky]

I just don't understand why it's okay for people to be openly racist IF they are a certain skin tone... just mind boggling. If it was a light skin person, instantly labeled a terrible person...the double standard 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@BigmommaKi]

It’s not a double standard because it happens on both sides just most black people not afraid to admit it

[@Tzedakah263]

While it's awful to hear people say it's NOT okay, at the very least they're honest about their opinions. I'd rather know who I'm dealing with than have someone sugarcoat their beliefs and put up with passive aggression. If you're r@c!st, cool, the conversation is over.

[@Spit1990]

Same.

[@matthewdarnell3535]

Absolutely! I like knowing who I’m not dealing with.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

as a racist, thank you

[@shannonbriggs100]

This is one of the reasons I’m a big believer in free speech and not deplatforming people. Let them say what they truly believe because then I’ll know who to avoid.

[@rusoazul945]

They say that we're the opressors and the privaledged ones when it's basically the exact opposite. Why should I be ashamed of what I didn't do and what I don't have?

[@CumiaBites]

Not to mention they only race they murder more than whites are themselves.

[@nv3363]

Im not ashamed of being white because of what my ancestors possibly did, (I don’t know if they owned slaves or not) however If they did own any then that is very disappointing. I am proud that they made me though. I’m glad they gave me the chance to be alive today. I do know that half of my family is from the north and fought to free slaves so I am proud of that side of my family for doing that. My other side of my family is southern and they possibly could have. I will never be ashamed for something I didn’t do.

[@yourlocalgrande]

​@@nv3363YES! Don't be ashamed of who you are just because of these assholes. :)

[@nvggabxby]

Wait so black people aren't oppressed and are the privileged ones and they have a victim mindset blah blah blah and it's actually white people being oppressed by black people this whole time and black people are the privileged ones? Simply talking about US chattel slavery or the fact your great great grandparents were slaves is victim mentality to yall but the "almighty superior white race" now claiming to be victims of oppression all in the last 5 years ISN'T victim mentality? and I noticed that everyone is purposely ignoring the 5-10 other black people who said it is okay to be white and only focusing on those 2 women in the same clip who said it wasn't to stir up racial politics even more because yall always need to nitpick something to be mad about and feel victimized for😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@SombreroPharoah]

​@@nv3363the chances actually are your Ancestors didn't own any. There was a fair few slaves, obvs. (and one is one too many). But the overall majority of people weren't wealthy enough to own slaves. It really was a smaller segment who had them, the wealthier, larger land and business owners. Its more likely your Ancestors worked with, alongside, or within the same companies and spaces as slaves. They may have had some abhorrent mentalities against those people they worked with even. But they probably didn't own them.

[@Luwho]

Growing up in the city, I have seen more racism from Black people than from white people. I wish we saw each other as family and neighbors, because that’s what we are.

[@stanbily9416]

@BleyBlairNot what? That is their truth and I empathise with them because I also have come across more racism from people of colour than White people as a Mixed Black person with a ‘caramel’ hue 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chance_y1356]

There's so much casual racism in black culture, especially towards whites or even those who are non-black and I honestly think blacks neeed to stop being victims. I, as a black individual, believe that the only way forward for black people is to stop blaming whites for our losses and take some accountability. I swear to God it makes me sick to my stomach because our ancestors didnt work hard in slavery for us to cry about how we need reperations for something we didnt even suffer for, get over yourselves. The first step to change is to recognise a problem, and the problem in our community is a lack of responsibility (pinning blame on others).

[@Justmonika6969]

Unfortunately, your based take would be considered as hate speech and you'd be labeled an "Uncle Tom" by certain people.

[@too2great8]

Oh, but black people still reap the repercussions of slavery. Or, you don't believe that? Do you live in the U.S.? Black people have been killed for jogging, walking, bird seeing, hiking, breathing, minding their business, etc. Where does accountability factor in there? Our ancestors "didn't work hard in slavery". They were beaten mercilessly and the ones that survived, survived at all costs. It's a very broken, and traumatic past black people have in the U.S. It isn't shared by many because darker skin in any culture is seen as being less than. America has not made amends that black bodies have contributed to its wealth, along with other immigrants and people of color. Our cultures has internal conflict, but when that conflict is also a diabolical, external one it's even worse. The first step isn't for us as black people to recognize the problem. We know the problem, and it's not only a lack of responsibility on black people's part. It's not "pinning the blame on others" as you say because that's too rudimentary.

[@chance_y1356]

@@too2great8 Black people definitely suffer the repercussions of slavery, however reperations aren't a sustainable way to pay us for the endless years of slavery, its a mockery. That being said, the opportunity for black people is so much better nowadays and there genuinely isn't a reason to complain on average, those examples you gave of injustice are so rare nowadays, however when they do happen people tend to sensationalise the number of black people damaged by racial prejudice so it doesnt stand as a reason for why black people are still suffering in America. We are at an age where we are so aware of the division in this community caused by racial oppression but yet many choose to represent being black in a bad way, a lot of toxicity is highlighted and praised like using racism as rebuttal 24/7 (it's more common than you think) when racism wasn't even present.

[@ArdenBijou]

They’re plenty racist to other black people who don’t fit into their narrative. Spent my life dealing with that crap

[@CloudyWolf713]

@@ArdenBijouI’m so sorry. I can only imagine what you’ve been through, but whenever you are now, I hope you’re safe and alright.

[@jackkeown6370]

Im white in Atlanta with pretty much 95% of my friends being black, and let me tell you, when we roll into a mostly white or diverse place we have rarely had problems of people confronting them. When we pull up to a mostly black place though, I constantly either get antagonized or assaulted with people saying “oh so we lettin crackers in here now” or “who tf brought the whiteboy?” I’ve even had guns pulled on me or denied service just for being white. When we roll its like The Green Book but in reverse 😂

[@manderly109]

I have also had really weird comments said to me when I’ve gone to places that are predominantly black lol

[@Mojojoho]

My husband is Mexican and never once have I had this issue in a predominantly Mexican area. We don’t wanna say it but black people are the most racist and they like to say they can’t be racist. You are racist. They are nasty people when you say stuff like that. THAT IS RACISM

[@christinel3504]

I have never felt like I was "bottom of the barrell." This is just rediculous. I'm white and I'm happy with my color. I love people of all colors. This division crap needs to just stop.

[@kymelatejasi]

That woman's friend staring at the camera with that look on her face when she heard the first one's opinions was hilarious. 😂😂

[@SinTeller]

I love my nonblack friends who treat me as an equal and don't pander to me or try to earn brownie points. Black, white, brown, yellow, we're all human at the end of the day.

[@DanielThorne]

its sad that the racist black woman couldn't wait to get out of there when her friend had a differing opinion on racism. that friend stood there the whole time listening to what the racist said. you could see by her body language that she thought some things were wrong, but she never left despite what was being said. that says a lot

[@MichaelCravith]

It really does generally come down to this: if what you're saying about someone/a group is something you would be outraged over if it was said about you/your group, it's time to look in the mirror.

[@Melissa.1985]

Society would benefit more if every race would stop with the race card

[@CognitiveDissident.]

That's what we Gen X kids were taught by the Boomers, at least the vast majority of us, in my experience. Prejudice and bigotry were considered unacceptable, regardless of the target. Treating people as responsible individuals and judging them by their choices and character were seen as the only rational and respectful way to view other people. That has been lost in recent years with the popularity of CRT.

[@MagentaBell]

@@CognitiveDissident.Excellent point! As a fellow Gen Xer, I totally agree.

[@PercydeRoloFangirl]

Exactly

[@Piratequeen13]

As a white person it is ok to be white we are all human in the end of the day and there is nothing wrong what you are born in

[@starsapphirelee5714]

Anyone who says it's not okay to be a certain color is a bad/brainwashed person. It's disgusting. I grew up in the '70s when it wasn't like this, and I've always lived in mixed areas, and as far as I knew, no problem. Now I see & hear this, and now I'm not so sure. I'm sorry to say it, but this new wave of racism started during the Obama reign. HE was racist. Then add TikTok, and here we are.

[@beetlejuulz]

Nah as a white person... being white is so NOT okay because the sun hates my ass (sarcasm)

[@starsapphirelee5714]

@beetlejuulz there are lots of disadvantages, especially now- just by BEING. But there's no choice! Back when I was growing up, people (even tv characters) used to stress "God doesn't make mistKes!". And don't any of these racist people remember MLK? The greatest American public speaker who ever lived? It sure doesn't seem that way, sadly.

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

y’all age like milk

[@beetlejuulz]

@@sm1purplmurderedme583 depends on genetics still but yeah usually we do age faster than black people. Mainly bc our skin doesnt have natural uv ray protection which SUCKS

[@tokyoghoulgirl4048]

As a Mexican, when I use to go to school I was experiencing more racism from black people then white people. I would make fun of and discriminated for speaking Spanish but never once I had told them they could not speak their native language. I had a class in particular that this one girl kept targeting me because I would speak Spanish or find out I was Mexican. The whole class would be on board with her. I never had once anyone stood up for me but a white teacher. I would have to be my own voice just to prove I’m no less then. I know better that one individual doesn’t explain a whole group. To this day, I still remember it and honestly it just explained her as a individual. I wish that if people felt the same way, they should not spread it amongst others. I never want to experience that and nor do I want the people around me to experience that either. I just hope some day we could all hold hands again and say it’s okay to be who we are, it makes us no less then.

[@Mojojoho]

Sadly (and I’m sorry for that) but black people are the most RACIST to Mexican people. My husband is Mexican from Mexico City and he tells me that black people are the most racist to him

[@clckc]

“It’s okay to be black, it’s okay to be orange, it’s okay to be pink!” Pretty true, yep

[@mara_9178]

This black girl with the short blond hair is amazing. It’s so calming listening to her voice and what she is telling. Very intelligent and beautiful soul inside & out.

[@aimeekatekelly353]

This makes me sad , I can’t wait till everyone genuinely feels equal and isn’t looking down on others like they are poor charity cases or looking up at perceived oppressors.

[@Thomas_Angelo]

The lady with the white glasses is such a sweetheart. She is so right. It's obvious she thinks critically of everything and believes in the truth. May god be with her.

[@dinosaurwoman]

This video gives me hope. When I live my everyday life and am out in public, the things the news and social media are saying aren't happening. I appreciate that nearly all the people in this video are the same as me: let's just live our lives as is and stop making it about skin color.

[@AstroBaby91]

That poor white man LMAO he really is out here just saying what other people have told him to say. Lord have mercy.

[@jylecrennan]

That woman that said she hated whites and Asians had me shaking my head, but then she said she was straight up racist and that kinda redeemed a lot-I’m not even kidding. Cuz at least she’s self aware of it and not just preaching it as “anti-racism”. So she’s got that going for her at least lol

[@iirawrd]

I just love how somehow its "not okay" to be what/who you were born as, especially if you're white. At least some of these people call themselves out and I say let em keep it up, at least then I know who I don't want to be around.

[@TheDrsalvation]

I'm gonna be honest, I'm more glad that there were a lot more people who were actually reasonable and agreeable, I'm glad the guy in the video didn't cut them out just to get the people with the dumb answers.

[@Sweetmelissaaah]

One thing I hate is seeing white people hating to being white. The last white guy I went on a date with was so cringe. He kept saying how he hated being white and he wishes he was anything else. I had to remind him. You should be happy and blessed that you are white and I’m happy and blessed that I’m black. you should be happy to be whatever you’re born as.

[@amyamyamy777]

It’s not his fault. He thought you wanted to hear his apology. The world taught us we have to apologize for how we are born.

[@chloereed2434]

Damn that's so sad

[@Sparky.Sparky.BoomMan]

It is interesting. As a native American, who grew up in a small isolated community it took me sometime to get use to non-natives bc the way they behaved was so different. They're loud presence was pretty intimidating and made them look so outgoing and full of life. And bc my people weren't represented in the media, I always felt judged by them 🫠 I thought I was lame bc I didn't understand their humor, ways of viewing the world, the political correctness, or the (possible) lack of awareness that their existence must feel like the whole US is their "reservation" so everywhere they go their behavior is seen as normal. I'm not like that anymore 🙃 they're just people and I overthought it bc younger me just wanted to feel apart of their world which I eventually realized was me making it a "us", "them" thing

[@AmiRa-wj9jt]

Jestem biała jak ściana, z kraju w którym mój naród jest w większości biały... ale i tak zaprosiłabym Cię do swojego domu na obiad, ugościła i z miłą chęcią porozmawiała na wiele tematów. Nie interesuje mnie Twój kolor skóry, nigdy nie oceniam nikogo na tej zasadzie... dla mnie liczą się czyny człowieka, jego charakter... a nie nasza rasa na którą przecież nikt z nas nie ma wpływu - tacy się rodzimy. It`s ok to be everyone.

[@nikigira]

poljak

[@FrownieWink]

I wish I was as well spoken as Amir.

[@StellaSilma]

Me too.

[@zachh.9855]

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[@maddigotnojams1964]

Next time anyone says “black people cant be racist,” I’m just gonna send them that video.

[@ElizabethDohertyThomas]

As a kid of two mono-cultural ethnic enclave raised parents, "white" means nothing. Give me your heritage and then let's talk. Most whites don't really know theirs, so we have this wild notion that there is "default" and "non-white." It really is ahistoric to how every human has existed throughout all time. Also, being white in the south vs the west coast vs the east coast vs the midwest in America is going to mean very, very different things even if you keep social class identical. Great video, as always! Oh and for nerds, White Trash: The 400-year Untold History of Class in America is a super fascinating book, by Nancy Isenbreg. Highly recommend. Or Shelby Steele's: White Guilt How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era or The Great Demographic Illusion Majority, Minority, and the Expanding American Mainstream by Alba, Richard D.

[@KattMurr]

I always recommend the white trash book too! Very eye opening! The only color that truly matters is green....

[@lagalletitaiberica]

For me its perfect to be white, and black, and Asian, to be straigh, or gay, tall or short, young or old, its completely PERFECT to be who you are, always ❤️ There's no need to point out our differences.

[@CognitiveDissident.]

What we have in common is vastly more important than what makes us different. Our skin tones may not be the same, but we both have a skin tone, it's just a matter of perspective and priorities.

[@sandiego2380]

Or rather you’re fine regardless of race, sexual orientation etc and that you do t have to be perfect to be happy. At least that’s how I’ve been brought up but with todays standards and the ride of transgenderism, of course we’re given the illusion we can’t be happy unless we’re perfect and everything about ourselves is perfect.

[@Lexi_47]

Society is going nowhere fast. Good to hear your sensible thoughtful perspective. So many now think characteristics like race should dictate everything you believe

[@elizabethavery1150]

Ok props to that woman to be brave enough say “it’s not okay to be racist” even when she knew her friend so strongly disagreed, I know I didn’t agree with all of her opinions but personally I appreciate what she said

[@YouCantseeMe108]

It’s not the skin color, it’s the type of person you are.

[@ninachan8920]

I've had great white friends, ive had horrible white friends and I've had great black friends and ive had horrible black friends. Its how you are raised the environment you are in that really make or break a person it is not the color of their skin that changes that. The big businesses and money makers the corrupt just always want us fighting over something i feel racism or gender ideology all of the fighting over these things they want us only looking in this direction so we stay beneath them and cant evolve to our true potential and im not with that we truly are all equal at this point in this day and age we should be so far past fighting over these things we should have over came and ended up on the other side stronger but for some reason our society is so fractured instead.

[@elkechristina1120]

You do see a diffrence in the ppl that are racist and those that are not, those that are not carry themselves better, seem more put together, smarter etc

[@geromemariette1280]

Hi, thank you for sharing this video, your reaction and thoughts on these subjects. I'm about to move to the USA to join my fiancee and I'm wondering what I'm gonna find out there. I'm white and from Belgium (with a past history that is touching colonisation obviously) I'm a little concerned when I see some people thinks like this woman, even some white folks. That's not okay, like racism isn't okay that's crazy. Seeing in the comment some people judge on how people act, answer and react and I totally lineup with the fact that your actions, how you treat, how you care (or not) about other people is the main focus. Treat people how you would want to be treated and regardless of how people are treat them with respect cause you only get what you spread in the end it's cliché but it has some truth in it.

[@mattmotes6953]

I remember reading a quote from a Holocaust survivor. He said that no one has control over what race, religion, or ethnicity they are born into. What they do have control over is the content of their character. I have lived by that quote ever since. What defines a human being is who they are on the inside, not the outside. There are plenty of black people who are amazing people who do great things, and there are plenty of black people who do evil and terrible things. The same thing can be said for White people, Asian people, Hispanics, etc.

[@MagentaBell]

I’m so glad I found you, Amir! And now you’ve introduced me to another creator that, like you, is doing so much good in this crazy world. You all should definitely do some collabs. Hopefully soon! I really want to thank you for all you’re doing to try to snap people back to reality. It’s so hard not to feel discouraged with all the recent changes and shifts in policies, language, culture etc brought about by these maniacs. I’m a very logic-driven person and like you continue to point out, none of their positions can be justified by anything resembling logic, science, reality or anything that can be considered factual. And the way you’re presenting this problem and breaking it down is amazing. It’s so clear and concise and sensible. Hopefully it will help wake people up from this nonsensical, destructive, divisive delirium they’ve been wallowing in recently. And for me personally, it’s so helpful to see others that share my opinions and beliefs on social media. It’s not easy to find when you don’t fit into any of the typical boxes like Liberal, Democrat, Conservative, Christian, Atheist, etc. Like you I feel we’re overcomplicating things which is causing mass confusion. It seems like people are so desperate to understand, to belong, etc they’re resorting to joining these extremist groups and swallowing their ideologies without even thinking, let alone questioning any of it. If I had to label myself as something it would probably be as a Progressive but I don’t agree with everything associated with that, especially anything related to “wokeness.” So I often feel like I’m part of a dying group of people that fall somewhere in the middle politically for the most part, don’t ascribe to a particular religion (my lifelong belief has been that if everyone just followed the Golden Rule we wouldn’t need any other instructions on how to live) and values some traditions and foundations while being open minded enough to consider change if it’s logical and does more good than harm. While there are a few other creators I support and mostly agree with, your viewpoint is the first one I’ve felt this closely aligned with in every area I’ve heard you speak on. Which is even more amazing considering on the surface we have little in common as I’m a white, heterosexual woman old enough to be your mother. So thanks for giving me some much needed reassurance I’m not the only one of my kind and for restoring my hope that we still have a chance at turning things around before our country and our world become unrecognizable hellscapes of misery and disorder. Keep the inspiring, entertaining, important content coming❣️

[@CAI.DREAMS]

That blonde woman needs to start her own KZbin channel, she was the wisest one there

[@mondongoweon77]

I can't believe whats happening rn in the current era everyone is so divided in every way imaginable

[@analogbunny]

Impoverished rural blacks have more in common with impoverished rural whites than with urban or middle class blacks. Poverty, location, culture, environment etc has a *huge* impact on someone's life. I've worked in some horrible, low-paying, dirty jobs, and all the different people from different ethnic backgrounds had everything in common on account of working at a low-paying, dirty job. Classic Jesse Jackson-style politics was on board with this. For a movement that's subtly Marxist, it sure can lack any class consciousness or a sense of unity with the fellow laborer.

[@benadams3569]

The white man saying "no" is exactly where we are, and have been for decades. I'm a Gen Xer, and remember this type of thing happening in my teens during the late 1980s-mid 1990s.

[@RobbieRobot.]

My mum marched for black rights and i have never judged anyone on their skin so i owe nothing to anyone. My mum raised me to help everone no need for a thank you, she said if you don't like someone find one thing you like about them and build from that then you will not hate anyone :) Yes i have been used and abused but i will not let that make me bitter when there are so many people out there who could just do with a polite smile to brighten their day!! Just be nice to people! Its not hard!

[@ivyknights2635]

Amen, AMEN!! 👏👏👏👏 SPEAK AMARI!!! Don't stop, keep it coming.✊ The rational minds of this country hear you, and we are with you. United we stand, Divided we fall. "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." Don't fall for shit you can't even see, or even know. Don't allow those you know in your life, that are filled with hatred, take away your goodness. Doors will close, opportunities will be lost, solitude will be inevitable, despair is where you will find yourself. I Have been discriminated against for being white, a woman, and bisexual, multiple times in fact. However, even still, I NEVER let those miserable, sorry- ass, pathetic, and hateful people take my goodness. I have actually thrived in this life.. In fact, I fed off of them and used their hate to climb. One thing I have taught others that needed a hand up, was an expression that came to me in these moments of fire long ago, which is... "Underestimate me, don't bet on me, I'm counting on it. It is then when you've let your guard down, and you think you've won, that you will not see me coming. It will be then where I've only just begun."

[@lauraheadley9026]

David J. Harris Jr posted a great shirt on Father’s Day. It said “Two absolute facts: 1. God chose the color of my skin & my gender 2. I am not about to apologize for His decisions. PERIOD”. Appreciate you Amir 👊🏻

[@CountingCrochet]

Amir... I just started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. I just want you to know that I think you are the freshest breath of air! I love your positivity, your common sense, your willingness to speak up for yourself & the fact that you do you so well. Your honesty is refreshing as well as your insight. I have a young lady in my life who will be 38 in Oct. I've known her since she was 8 & I knew she was a lesbian before she came out. I am a Christian woman who is not perfect, & I sin everyday... this young lady (who I consider to be a bonus daughter)... she does not understand my side of this subject. It isn't that she is a lesbian that I don't approve of... its the behavior... its that she is like most who think that if I don't vote for "her rights", that I am against her. That couldn't be more further from the truth. Bad behavior is everywhere. For me, participating in something that reflects back on you as bad... it shows other people your character... that character wouod be visible whether you are straight or gay. I love her to pieces... but like my 2 own adult children, they also do things I do not approve of. It isn't about being singled out "because...". It's about behavior & how you react to others. If she ever does confront me, I am going to point her in your direction to explain where I am coming from, because you say it so well. Keep up the positivity & I feel blessed to have found your channel & you! Duces♡

[@Spit1990]

That lady gorging herself while being openly racist is giving me flashbacks. The prototypical black racist.

[@SamRabbitx]

That racist woman would outright hate me and my husband. Hes Asian and I'm white lol what an awful woman. I'm glad shes the exception not the rule. Edit: it is really a bummer to see so many black people waste their potential by defending the parts of their "culture" that's dragging them down: using the N word as a term of endearment, wearing bonnets house shoes and pj pants in public, committing crimes (i.e. the Walmarts in Chicago issue), speaking ignorantly, seeing education as a "white" (and therefore bad) thing, etc. Versus uplifting each other, pushing each other to do better, getting educated, earning their money and reinvesting in their historical neighborhoods and communities. There's so much potential in the Black community and I wish they could see it.

[@ohmyg1932]

Its refreshing to see an actual racist proudly saying these things tho lol. Instead of all this fake woke stuff when actually they are prejudiced af

[@christofercook2248]

You're a good person !! Your heart and soul and eyes are wide open .

[@sarakollaritsch3695]

There was a clip that came out quite a few years ago - I think it was an interview with Morgan Freeman. He was being interviewed on some mainstream media station by an African American news caster who tried to go in on a CRT angle of Freeman's career and life. Freeman completely smacked that down and the interviewer was flabbergasted and awed. He ended up asking Freeman how we stop racism and Freeman's answer was 'stop talking about it'. The argument that Freeman made was essentially the more we talk about it, the more power it has over us.

[@ItsAllAShow]

My vote is YES. Definitely do a collaberation with James. I am HERE for it! :D

[@hees0009]

In a weird way, I appreciate the first woman just straight up admitted she is racist. Like, ok, at least she can admit it.

[@Vintagesonic1]

2:30 That's it. I've decided to become a transracial person. I now identify as a black man. After all, being black is cool. And since I am now black, that means I can say it. I'm going to say "the N word." The N word.

[@mrsnicks6105]

Do you know how much hate I got online for saying I was part of the most persecuted demographic there is? Straight, white, christian male... It's crazy hearing my words echoed back to me.

[@a_man_of_clay4080]

Thank god there are still people who have a decent head on their shoulders. Yes the ones who disagreed were batshit crazy, but it seemed like most were normal thinking people.

[@Kiefsti]

As an Indigenous woman, I feel a bit outside both perspectives. White people are scared of Black people and the online cancel culture, even us Indigenous feel the pressure - and we're supposed to be the I of BIPOC.

[@wholethedogsout880]

bipoc what a cringe concept

[@GhostSal]

I think you misunderstand what BIPOC means, it’s not unity between both, it’s actually saying that błack people are the real índigenous people in the US and were always here. At least that’s the growing mindset and is all over the place. Also, I’m not saying that they are right, I’m saying what many believe.

[@Kiefsti]

@@GhostSal Oh absolutely, Black people are trying to position themselves as the Indigenous of this continent. I have no respect for the BIPOC movement, but I sure wish they would leave us out of it 😂

[@Kiefsti]

@@wholethedogsout880 It's just a hate group, but I didn't know how else to word it lol

[@andromedamessier3176]

And Asian just want to stay out of it too. Asians are also discriminated against but we are a very successful group in general in the US. Our existence broke the narrative of oppression and victimhood. We are seen mostly as a threat of that narrative, and sometimes got treated the same as white.

[@Michael_Pepin]

Hit the nail on the head when he said it's all about keeping Americans divided.

[@Revert2017]

I love people who speak their mind even if it is not what people want to hear- more power to her on that. The other thing is that she looks like someone who is not high in the socioeconomic scale. No matter the color, the lower the income...the more the person find other people to blames. She looks like a good person...I will pray that she finds love in her heart.

[@matthewtalbot-paine7977]

I have to say hats off to this interviewer for keeping his cool.

[@nikinfernis6729]

6:06 As a straight white Christian male, I feel heard.

[@TheHaubs11tx]

I think the guy in the Toronto Maple Leafs jersey set a really simple but profound thing. Why don’t we just enjoy how far we’ve come.

[@hedgehogf98]

I am so glad I discovered your channel. You have the common sense we need in society today and speak so well about these topics.

[@cherih.6370]

No one chooses what race they will be born. I understand the question is intended to start a conversation but at the same time, it's a dumb question. You are who you are, just try to be the best whatever you are...

[@KarrieDreammind5]

14:23 Robocop casually walking in the shot. I felt bad for getting distracted so easily but then you reacted to him too and I burst out laughing! 😂😂

[@michaelhanson1188]

The first enlightening movie I saw was in 1987’s “Pelle the Conqueror” about a Swedish boy and his grandfather moving to Denmark because of economic difficulties. The Danish farm owners were very hateful to all the Swedish immigrants. It showed that any group can be hateful to anyone, and any excuse can be used to justify that hate.

[@yb5890]

I am baffled that so many people don't know the definition of racism: [the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.] Racism Doesn't care who you are, if someone is being explicitly hateful towards someone because of their ethnicity, that's racism end of story.

[@ArdenBijou]

It’s because they don’t care. I’ve literally had friends who are white tell me that you can’t be racist towards them, because they haven’t been oppressed and that black people aren’t in a position of power to oppress them. The stupidity… I had to stop talking to them because they twist every single definition. Even saying that men cannot experience sexism

[@PossibleBat]

It is okay, unless there’s too much sunlight or brightness, then it might be itchy or too hot to handle for someone with my skin color, but I would say, it is pretty okay yes 😂

[@sanz7820]

The guy is right - we live in a truly weird time where people can be openly racist to white people without any clapback, but use the wrong tone with a coloured person and the whole world spirals. One skin colour is being judged by what some people in the past with tje same skin tone did... yet we ignore what ALL other colours have done in the past AND are doing now. It's insanity. I'm white and I'm neither proud nor ashamed. I didn't choose this. I didn't work for it. It just is. It's neutral. Same with my sexuality. Nothing to be proud of or ashamed by. It just is. Let people be and judge them by what really matters - their personal actions.

[@ElsieMayTrixieBell]

I’m English so I have no dogs in this fight. But our ‘race culture’ is very different. Sometimes I look at stuff like this and it’s just weird. Like when people say white is a cultural, you know there’s a lot of white cultures as there are a lot of Asian and black cultures. We arnt all the same

[@chloereed2434]

You'd be surprised how much black brits are copying what their hearing from Americans

[@lizf6506]

There is only one race the Human Race!!

[@jordy_nn]

Not true but you have the spirit for sure

[@nemofish3504]

@jordy_nn lmao are you saying there’s another race other than homosapiens ? Black and white peoples are one race: human. Ethnicity is not the same thing as race. There is only one kind of human, unless you believe in Bigfoot or the lizard people.

[@GhostSal]

@@jordy_nnWe are all one race, one human race, why would you say otherwise?

[@Silveirias]

Honestly, it's crazy to me that USAmericans especially still speak of people as different races. I could never say that in my mother tongue. To say that there are different human races is an incredibly racist concept. It's the kind of stuff the Nazis believed in. Races in humans has absolutely no scientific basis. Humans do not have multiple races. Ethnicities and cultures, yes, but we are all one species, one race.

[@jordy_nn]

@@GhostSal Not everyone is the same. We are all part of the human race and nobody should be discriminated against. But at this point and time you can not say one race is just the same as the other. Equal, but there are clear differences. Otherwise this video wouldn't exist.

[@Simon-ml4lu]

If we're fighting each other we're not fighting the Government. or corporations.

[@malice9240]

Your like a second brother, if i had one. Got great views, and overall is a great person

[@SicilianChick]

We need to come together. If we want to advance and prosper; coming together is the ONLY answer. Too bad so many would rather follow the crowd than live in harmony.

[@scoooter78]

I'm old enough to remember when activism was being used to try to make us all get along. Different colours, religions & sexualities. Who got control of the activism train and sent it down the crazy line?

[@Lpp360]

People tell me it's okay to be black, PreSonus I say the same thing, but for a white person. All of the sudden I'm racist? You see this is why I watch, KZbin videos like this, because it just makes sense.

[@bruhchannel1216]

whenever i hear about the propaganda that "poland had a piece in the concentration camps" i think to myself this sentence "if i smoke a joint in a mcdonalds. is the mcdonalds a drug cartel?"

[@kellysowhat88]

Even if a white family has money doesn’t mean a ton of messed up things aren’t happening to the individuals in different ways. Messed up things happen everywhere.

[@TheFiddle101]

To be fair, apart from those two women and that old white man, other interviewees are pretty sensible in their response.

[@noIdostuff]

yes it is ok to be white it is just tha people have this victimhood mindset

[@moo2u21979]

This is what is called over-correction. Swinging from one extreme to the next, everyone will be full of it until equilibriam is found

[@CigarettesAS]

I'm really worried about where the US is currently heading...

[@thatdarnkitteh]

I truly wonder what that first lady would have said if the interviewer said "Agreed. I don't want mixed grandkids either." 👀

[@UnderratedBurnyBadger]

I will never forget an anti-interracial meme that came across my Twitter feed one day. It was a picture of an interracial couple. A black woman being held bridal style by a white man. The meme said, "When you forget who YOU are" and then it showed a picture of a black woman being held bridal style by a KKK member and said, "You forget who THEY are." That such a meme was created and circulated around really shows how bad things have gotten.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Who raised that woman?? To hate your own grandchild for the Color of their skin? Wow that’s some of the most pure racism I’ve ever heard / I’m surprised she’s not out there lynching whites and Asian’s since she hates us all so much - if he had asked if she liked natives or Hispanic’s guaranteed she’d hate them too - I feel sad for her. To walk around bathed in so much hate for everyone around her she sees - she needs God so much - I pray she seeks him before it’s too late

[@drewdavis3780]

It's so sad to see the state of this country. I wish we would move out of race/identity politics, but that's what keeps the current politicians in power, so it most likely will never go away.

[@reallygraceful]

another great vid, amir!