Saving Our Sons Ft. Dr. Umar Johnson

[@Bo2xOfficialMusic]

I went to an all black, all boys high school on the south side of Chicago called urban prep where 95% of the teachers were black men! That school saved my life

[@veniagivenchy1532]

Tell us what exactly did that school & the black male teachers stop you from doing ? Because no matter what they told you not to say & do, you did what you really wanted to say & do . 😃😃😃

[@veniagivenchy1532]

@@Bo2xOfficialMusic how did that school save your life ?

[@Bo2xOfficialMusic]

@@veniagivenchy1532 because back in the 2000s growing up in Chicago there weren’t many images of black men that were positive, especially on the day to day basis. Going to a school where almost every person was a black man down to the principal and vice principal, them also being educated, college graduates, you see yourself in a different light than when you go home and see your friends, uncles etc on the corner gangbanging, selling drugs, or just being nonproductive and lazy. Not only were the teachers great black men they knew the importance of showing up for many of us fatherless black boys at the age where we’re most susceptible to being lead in harmful environments and becoming like the very things we see every day.

[@veniagivenchy1532]

@@Bo2xOfficialMusic i like what you said . That can definitely make a difference in certain people . ❤️

[@Bo2xOfficialMusic]

@@veniagivenchy1532 I believe what you said was also true but only for those that never had plans, goals and visions for their life. I knew my purpose was greater ever since I was 3 so I approached life that way. So I listened to my teachers and elders.

[@RobertLaster-ke5qk]

I would love to see Dr Umar on Club Shay-Shay’s couch. His agenda would gain 100X momentum.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

No it wouldn't because most of the time he's full of ish....

[@1272JfC]

@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND WHAT IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THIS CULTURE

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

@1272JfC Boy, you would never know! I have done more for our people than the people you have come into contact with...

[@1272JfC]

@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND I’M NOT YOUR BOY LETS START THERE

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

@@1272JfC No, let start where you tried me!

[@k.kinsler4830]

I’m a psychologist and there are numerous times where kids are diagnosed with ADHD by their pediatrician and then I do an evaluation and tell them that their child does NOT have ADHD. Usually it’s a problem with learning or behavior. It starts at home.

[@dianecorbin8886]

ADHD for black children Autism/Asperger's for white children. It's just labels for children who want to be children.

[@debrahodge7125]

​@VideogamestashboxADHD is considered a neurodevelopment disorder so it falls under medical disorder not mental health. I work in the school system and most of the ADHD diagnoses are done by pediatricians.

[@calicooley8181]

I'm so grateful for your comment. I dealt with a pediatrician trying to do that. I declined and switched doctors that same day. New doctor said everything was fine. Smh

[@nicolemarie9875]

Adderall is a lot for me as an adult. I could never see a child taking it. That’s crazy.

[@Yellowlightmediatv]

​@StillLearning-te7zw everything you said went out the window. When you said "no such thing as ADHD" then turned around and said.....which cause ADHD. Psychologist existed centuries ago, in different regions they were just called different things.

[@Aponii50]

I'm so EXCITED and appreciative that Dr. Umar has turned the light on especially in the Black Community on this topic. I'm a Black Female who was targeted by the public school system. Sent for evaluation and was told I had schizophrenia. My mother asked the doctor to repeat that, he said yes and wanted to prescribe medication. My mother had a blank stare then turned and looked at me. Told me get your coat baby and we walked out the office and went home😂. My mom sat me down at home and talked to me and reminded me how smart I was. My mother told me when I go BACK to the classroom to show them how smart I am. I did just that. No meds no ridiculous untrue diagnosis. I was 6 years old. I now hold two degrees. If it wasn't for MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER - I wouldn't be who/what I am today - My Mother protected my MENTAL HEALTH from exploitation. Please Please Please- Parents protect your Children. Don't allow your child to be exploited by a fake diagnosis! I'M HERE. I'M SMART. Thank Youuuu MOMA❤❤❤❤

[@peacemaker5016]

My sista your post just gave me happy chills. Aĺl praises to the wisdom, protective nature and foresight of your awesome mother. She knew her baby far better than the so called medical professional. So many parents get intimidated by a "professional diagnosis" from a mental health "expert". No child EVER needs to be medicated in order to learn. As Dr. Umar said, it's a racket.

[@Aponii50]

@@peacemaker5016 Yes Sis, ALL praises to the wisdom and protection from my mother. I was ONLY 6 years old!! The so called medical professional had a wicked agenda but my mother did not sacrifice her child. My only hope is that other parents FIGHT to protect their children. Setting the record straight to those who target our children by placing tags and titles on them. There is a ridiculous amount of children especially in OUR communities being medicated for ADHD and other behaviors that do not need to be. Wishing Parents would just spend enough time with their children and have enough patience to dive into the root cause of what's happening and work with them. ❤️

[@jamohistewart8570]

It always go back to food parenting, I remember the book by Ben Carson Think Big.if it wasn't for his mother he would had became the black doctor to separate a siamese twin from the head.First doctor to do that.He use to got zero on is test until is mother sit him and brother down and had that talk.We need to save our own because one else is going to do so.

[@itstheru274]

😍🤗🥰👍🏿🫶🏿💪🏿🙌🏿👑💐 So proud of your mother and you also that will stay with you longest day your:Black! and that's forever ❤️ Stay Strong 💪🏿 Afrikan Warrior Queen you and your beautiful mom🫡🫡🫡👑👑💐💐🤲🏿🙏🏿💜

[@itstheru274]

I truly hope Black People read this very interesting and informational important message!! 👍🏿🫶🏿💪🏿🙌🏿

[@pwpstrick]

It’s crazy how much knowledge Dr Umar puts out but it’s the blacks who bash him the most.

[@crystalclear7550]

"Crabs in the Barrell"

[@jamohistewart8570]

That is our problem we r quick to put down our own,and believe in someone else ideas. So sad.

[@shem4074]

I think it stems from the school...or the lack thereof....##crickets...

[@jampanther8846]

It's really sad and pathetic! It's ONLY because of his stance on interracial dating. The snow 🐰 bunny lovers of America hate him! 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Sango_D]

Unfortunately bcuz his work his words and approach challenges us as a ppl to do better be better and want better Unfortunately most of us only want to complain more than actually change

[@damarliedoriah7063]

As a black teacher, I agree with everything he is saying. I encourage my parents to pay attention to the food that they give their kids and keep them active at home. Most parents are NOT parenting. Phones are raising our black kids. It's sad listening to some of my students. We all have to come together and help our culture. WE NEED MEN. MEN IN SCHOOLS AND AT HOME.

[@nicolewoods1701]

Amen! Black parents, take your kids to the park! Make them play outside! Do something outside of the house!!!

[@Zion-yl9mo]

Good evening 🌆🌆 Thanks for teaching black children because I know it's an enormity of a task for several reasons. Much congrats for sagaciously rocking your superior natural hair. Are you into wellness??

[@damarliedoriah7063]

​@@Zion-yl9moyes, yesssss.... Health is wealth! I believe in the body naturally healing itself. We have to feed it the right things for it to function properly. Country girl from Jamaica. Herbalist!!

[@nictawandaful]

Great point. Dieting in a child's growth is important too. Too much imbalance in nutrition can lead to disfunction in their development. My grandmother raised us to eat balanced & I do my best to do the same for mine🙏🏽People think im joking when I say we didn't grow up drinking cool aid with my grandmother and had to eat fruit with our cereal. A banana was the cut up fruit on our cereal; the only way you would eat it! My grandmother did not play!

[@coreejacobs4780]

Not a teacher but Behavioral Health Clinician at a children’s facility, I also agree and it’s more than just a conspiracy against black young males, parents and schools want an easy way out of properly nurturing children, lack of money or bad spending habits such as Dr. Umar mentioned…why are children who aren’t behaving properly or performing properly in school receiving electronics put that money in athletics or learning tools

[@kalihoward]

There is an all-boy high school located in Cleveland, Ohio called Ginn Academy that only hires black men as the teachers and administrative staff. They are making a HUGE impact on their students and are making long-term connections. We need more of these types of schools in every city across the US.

[@HIWWPI_2024]

🖤 i just googled it. Thank you for this comment.

[@tracyreid1795]

My nephew is a Senior, Football player, who will be studying civil engineering in college and graduating in May here at Ginn Academy.

[@mmobilemedia]

I sub'd there years ago. Great school.

[@suprememathematics9257]

Excellent that's what we need more of That's what the Minister been teaching all these years. We Must Educate Our Own People. Peace ☪️

[@crystalbarnett9591]

❤❤❤

[@brownsugako7772]

I'm a dark skin Black woman and when I was in elementary, I was always placed in the gifted programs, even being in a Black school, I remember I was the only Black kid in the gifted program for a couple of years, this was in the 1980's. I remember my 2nd grade teacher which was a white woman, used to threaten me to not send me to my 'gifted class' on Fridays if I got in trouble (which I was not a bad kid)... I got to 3rd grade getting bullied by 2 boys in my class and had a Black woman teacher and she was also my neighbor, she used to threaten me like my auntie or mom would, but never threaten to take away letting me go to the gifted class or any luncheons or activities we had. She always encouraged me and I love her for that, even 40 something years later.... RIP Ms. Turnbo oh and Black teachers definitely matter!!!

[@CameronStewart-qx2zx]

Black people and black education matters when are we going to finally accept the fact that white people do not value our lives, our minds our children or our education

[@MMY449]

Did being intellectually gifted differ in their eyes from other types of talent like athleticism? How did white people, compared to black people, and vice versa, treat you when they got to know you as gifted? Also, from the perspective of age differences, if you would care to share your thoughts and experience on the matter.

[@brownsugako7772]

@ I don't really know what they felt, I was a younger girl at that time. This was the 1980's and in the Midwest, white ppl here will sabotage you, but it's more of on the down-low...when I got to high school I remember white and Black teachers encouraging me to excel, but that school was known for academics. Now I will say, my daughter took AP classes (higher level) all throughout high school and her trig teacher called a meeting with me and her dad. The teacher tried to say she don't know why my daughter was placed in that class like my daughter was dumb, I told that teacher well she'll show you why. My daughter passed that class with flying colors. I do see that they did place a lot of Black boys in IEP (special ed classes) even when they were smart, they would send them there for behavior issues and that is where us Black parents need to speak up and step in! My little cousin was very bright, he was just bad AF and he was sent to special ed, once he was in special ed he started getting in trouble and been in and out of jail since he was a teen...

[@jenniferpierre4697]

@@brownsugako7772wow thank you for sharing

[@lewisdejan3628]

shout out to the stern BUT nurturing teachers, in the gifted and Magnet schools in Chicago,and can"t forget the International Studies Program at MorganPark High School (class of '88) RIP Ms. Turnbo

[@Sup3RGiRLiVy]

As a mother of a black man I’m crying right now. Black kings come together and raise our boys together

[@99cham1]

Don't cry Mama! We are strong!

[@sjlewis271]

Kings?! HOW TF ARE THEY KINGS BUT ARE SCAMMING THEIR OWN PPL LIKE UMAR?! THAT'S NOT EVEN HIS NAME!

[@veniagivenchy1532]

That doesn't mean they're good fathers & good role models & no child obeys their parents 100% . 😃😃😃

[@Eternaldayz]

Supergirl you absolutely right baby we need to come together❤❤❤❤ don't listen to these roaches in the comments

[@veniagivenchy1532]

@@Eternaldayz it's nice to think it's possible that everyone in the world would come together as one, but it's common sense to listen to all the "roaches" in the comments because, it will never be a time when everyone will come together because everyone isn't the same etc. That's common sense & common knowledge . 😃😃😃

[@iamkingziionproductions100]

Dr Umar as an intellectual is top notch, he might have his politics and propaganda but when he’s in his field and intellectual Dr bag can’t no one play with him 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jwm66]

good point

[@sjlewis271]

He's not an intellectual. He's witty and charismatic. A lot of ppl confuse them because of the words they barely understand or the persona that they lead on. But he's not an intellectual. A scammer...ABSOLUTELY! A WITTY AND CHARISMATIC SCAMMER.

[@Ben2bwild]

​@sjlewis271 he's definitely an intellectual in his field. You could believe he's a scammer because of his school issue but that doesn't change the fact that he's an intellectual in the field of psychology.

[@talawatv876]

@@sjlewis271 he acts intelligent but yes he is a scammer and full of of it

[@beverleyreid7572]

We really need him, his voice & knowledge.

[@ErickaNicole]

I’m the office manager/admin assistant for a SPED school, all facts Dr. Umar….oh I have so much to say 🥹

[@christianward525]

Say it we should hear it love

[@brandohmc8547]

Salute to Nick for always giving someone a platform to voice themself and never being afraid to discuss a topic. And shout out to Umar for being unapologetically blk.

[@robn314]

This is so true my daughter has a speech delay and they tried to put her in sped full time . They weren’t teaching her and were trying to say her speech was affecting her ability to learn. I told them that wasn’t my experience with her. I took her out and put her in gen Ed they wanted her to leave the school and go to her local school. I accepted. She’s now in a Gen Ed kindergarten class knows all her letters and sounds doing math adding and subtraction just months after leaving that class room setting

[@Aponii50]

Kudos to you Sis! Protect your child BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!! They want to stop her from excelling. Never let your guard down! I'm clapping for your decision!! 👏🏽

[@SimbaUchihaa]

Ayyeeeee ❤

[@jenniferwilliamsmorrison1739]

This is why I love my daughter's school she has speech but only an hour a few times out the week. She goes to her regular class, no special class. Next year, she will no longer need speech. 2nd grader

[@jewels2527]

I agree with the message . The SAT is a joke. I performed poorly, however I have 3 degrees now !

[@ajwriter5699]

I got a 600 and something and I have 2 degrees :) Yay, us!!!

[@MzSweetie72]

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, I provide decolonizing therapy. I tap into layers of historical trauma that includes the school system especially when they are label. Working in the south its hard to connect with Black Psychologists due to shortages and insurances coverage. I can go on and on but the bottom line I agree with Dr. Umar over and over again.

[@thomasshanks6735]

So I’m in school getting my mental health counseling degree and my school counseling degree, but I’m curious. Do you think running your own business is worth it in comparison to working for a mental health agency?

[@leonajackson6093]

Would I need a degree in Psychology to be a mental health counselor for children?

[@thomasshanks6735]

@@leonajackson6093 for your bachelors it doesn't have to be in psychology, although it gives you a better background. It is only when you are pursuing you're masters degree and pursuing your license will it need to be in counseling or a psychology related degree. (You also have to train under another licensed professional)

[@niconicoo5661]

Yeah you realy look like a licensed mental health patient

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

"decolonizing therapy" ... wow, way to cherry pick the fruits of white society while using the bad parts as a crutch. If you really wanted to decolonize you'd move out of "the colonies" and live in the wilderness or something, but you don't want that. You want your phone, car, and TV along with your victimhood. You know they rush to license people like you who are easily influenced by the university agenda and in case you haven't noticed, black people are pawns in that agenda which is paid for by the world's most powerful institutions in order to perpetuate societal division and stoke generational hatred

[@nayemilan8117]

This is very insightful. I’m a black mom to a 6 year old black boy. He’s having trouble at school focusing. Acting out etc.. I booked an appointment for him to be evaluated for adhd. His father says no but I was adamant as a frustrated mother but watching this i really had a teachable moment.

[@kennethstroud6552]

Why do you think the father said no and why didn't you listen to him?

[@businessandhiphop]

When they can't control them they are quick to make this diagnosis. What's worst is that after graduation in high school then the care stops- I just see a money making scheme.

[@JP-up3xv]

Why did you not consider what your sons father had to say?

[@JP-up3xv]

​@@kennethstroud6552exactly, I just say your comment, I had similar issues in my relationship, our women seem to disregard our point of view.

[@purge3883]

@@JP-up3xvbecause our women are out of order

[@jariussmith9940]

From one Black Male Teacher to another I appreciate you love you and pray you make a difference in our young black males lives

[@thetruth531]

Very powerful interview!! That's exactly why I teach my kids at home. We have to stop being so dependable on schools to miseducate our children. They try keep us as busy as possible to prevent us from giving the proper time attention our kids needs to be great. I got nothing but respect for Dr. Umar and we need a million more knowledgeable brothers to join forces to raise our kids with a better understanding Salute Kings ❤✊🏿

[@patiencegitau3251]

Thank you Dr Umar you just changed the trajectory of my son’s future. I’m crying because the pressure the early learning program has been giving us about my 2 year old son

[@ShaeAllenMusic]

I’m a school administrator in Florida. I recruiting & hiring black male teachers is a unicorn. They are royalty. We get excited to see them bc it’s rare. Getting a resume or application from a black male is rare. In fact, for my school, it’s been nonexistent.

[@jayce4065]

Thank you! This was one topic that I disagreed with Umar.

[@kemosabeusmc]

I married an educator who wanted me to look into teaching after I got out of the Marines. The pay was so low I didn't seriously consider it. That's a major factor

[@s4mp_founder]

“The least important person in a Black school district. Is a Black student.”

[@Justmy4cents]

Yup, all those teachers are concerned with is more union benefits, and bigger salaries. Meanwhile, their 10th grade blk students are reading on a 3rd grade level.

[@mbubb4626]

Who says?

[@Scoutbq1l]

@@mbubb4626 it depends on a number of things. Class plays a part as well.

[@jnginc_]

Yet the school "gets twice as much for a black pupil in special ed." I think that was just a punchline.

[@enicolehoward3544]

No this is a fact.... Say your child is Excelling in their grade and class all that shit right..... Take your child ( black child) NOT all but some white schools and your child is behind like hell. I've personally seen it and it's crazy

[@Egun_esin]

Wow. I have the EXACT same story as you Nick. I was diagnosed ADD in 2nd grade. My mother even went and got the prescription but when it came time to give it to me, she says the spirit told her not to. Then they tested me in and I tested in the 99th percentile of testers and they put me in GATE.

[@ArekingTarver]

As a Black male who was improperly diagnosed with ADHD myself as a child I also understand the lasting affects of this practice

[@BigBlakMan-hr9mb]

My school tried to do this, thank the universe my parents said hell no.

[@essence3438]

We need more Dr. Umar SUPPORTERS in the world 🌍🌎

[@darius318]

Intentionally creating broken homes while discussing saving black boys is crazy work. One of the biggest detriments to the develop of black boys is a home without a father.

[@SummerBaby731]

I thought I was the only one thinking this.

[@NB-nh2sf]

He might be legit remedial.

[@wahoo4uva]

🎯🎯🎯💯

[@Nursegurl82]

Exactly

[@sheilam9418]

Is this a dig at Nick's parenting? I really want to know! I'm tired of that narrative

[@GunzandBooks]

Had trouble reading when I was young... Moms got me "hooked on phonics"... And reading took off!!

[@Cleofis23]

'Houked on fonics wurked fir mi ' head ass..jkjkjk😂 glad you got it together bro.

[@GunzandBooks]

@@Cleofis23 mfka u aint shit!! lmao!!😂😂🤣🤣

[@adrainnejns]

Dr. Umar knows his stuff.

[@Kattkiteyez]

HECK YEAH!!!

[@just_jada4676]

I am now an 8th grade teacher at a predominantly black school. The university that I attended was a PWI but it is in the county of the school that I currently teach in. I graduated that university in 2023. Every one of my teachers were old white women except 1 (a black Dr. who taught African American studies). Those teachers did everything they could to fail me from the program. Some even put F’s on my transcript “in error” that I had to dispute with the Dean. They don’t want us in the public school! And now that I am here in the schools they are making it impossible to want to stay!

[@graciatshala33]

Im from Germany and I feel very similarly often times. Keep on going, Queen! You know what God called you for. And what He has for you, no man shall take

[@Ntwri]

Strength and courage to you sis 💪🏾, you're doing the Lord's work❤

[@MsJizzmo]

We need more dr Umar's in this world 🌎

[@shanenolan085]

13:35 Hes right... growing up, our parents gad MULTIPLE dictionaires, books, an encyclopedia collection, magazines, AND math tools to help set the ground work for us... i definitely agree that an emphasis should be placed on various learning tools 🔧📚📚

[@LekeeziaBarnes-sn9ih]

I agree with it starts at home…. I remember my son asked about an encyclopedia at 6 and o bought it for Christmas for him. He is 19 and a scholar student in college on a full academics scholarship. We are responsible for our kids education

[@michaelweston6643]

We are our kids biggest problem. Watched a six year old recently for a friend she couldn't read a book my daughter was reading at three without help. She could not be convinced that the child was way behind in her reading.

[@BrennonOne]

THANK YOU, NICK CANNON for this interview. MASTERFUL work!!! BEST interview I've seen of Dr. Umar, to date. Left out all the nonsense and controversy and focused on his gifting and mission. Very rich perspective and history. And great job circling back to the question about solutions after allowing him room to further elaborate on a previous point; supreme patience and focus. One of the best interviews I've ever seen.

[@businessandhiphop]

When Dr Umar talks about kids in schools being misdiagnosed he goes in his bag

[@ajones21606]

As a stay at home mom who homeschools this was so important to me. I need to step my game up with my children and really let them know how special they are and how much I believe in them. I have girls but this meant so much to me.

[@mriconicc]

nick cannon is goated for having Dr umar on the show

[@fatted3004]

Quality product. Much appreciation to Mr. Cannon and Dr. Umar for addressing these topics. A important highlight for me was how testing plays a major role for evaluating, but it’s not the ultimate determinant for success.

[@AT-zl6dk]

I Attended PWI for my Masters. I remember how much the professors were discouraging us to combine our Fall & Spring courses to graduate in the Spring. It was 5 of us AA students who signed up & the counselors kept asking us collectively & individually are we SURE because once those forms are signed if we fail this will set us back in the program. All of us remained on the list, worked full time jobs, completed the course work, 300 + hours medical rotations, & thesis in one semester. Graduated together 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️ The rest of the class graduated the following Fall semester. Since it was one graduation those students walked with us in the Spring. I personally didn’t want to walk across the stage in the Spring and then have to go back to school for summer portion & part of Fall to officially graduate. But yes we have to stay the course & know who we are when others are trying to discourage us.

[@wealthysoul4668]

He is right on all levels as a educator of special education, gifted and talented, as well

[@terrencealford4604]

Love it when Dr Umar sticks to his training and not delving too much politics a lot of which many people including myself disagree with..not to mention his ethics of lying about the schools he plans to open. Love to see him shine in this setting. Great job Nick of keeping Dr Umar focused. 👍🏾

[@brandiewaddell6995]

Thank you Dr Umar. SO MANY THINGS HAVE BEEN PUT INTO PERSPECTIVE FOR ME.

[@JustbeingAbe]

Nothing but facts being said. When I was in highschool I felt inferior because I got a low SAT score. They make you feel like you are not worth anything when you don’t live up to their expectations. I’m so glad I started realizing that things weren’t right.

[@nicki7926]

This conversation about our young black males constantly being labeled instead of being understood and educated was spot on. This is a big issue that more people need to be talking about. For the parents who are active in their children's lives, what steps should they take when the school administrators are not holding teachers accountable for their discriminatory behavior against students with disabilities?

[@teresaw2738]

I am a Reading Intervention teacher at a black and brown school. I’m pulled from my classroom often to cover a class when multiple teachers are out because we have no subs placed in these spots. I take what I do seriously and I know I can make progress with some of my students if I am able to do my job consistently. However it’s unfair and unfortunate that the adults involved fail to realize the negative snowball effect this has on our children.

[@Ntsmith4]

So glad I’m a black woman who made the decision to go into the psychology . I’ve fought with wanting to go into Therapy due to the lack of compensation but if we create black spaces with the resources we need, this wouldn’t be a problem.

[@steveg7873]

We need more people with passion like this

[@ClutchImage]

Umar spoke 100% truth about the education system I was held back in 6 grade for being a class clown smh mess me up as a young one seeing my classmates move on to the next grade. I ended up transferring schools

[@DaryTheLegend]

I really am enjoying seeing Nick Cannon with this show- it’s refreshening to get these convos into our culture 🧠 The views should be way higher, but it’s BIGGER than that! So I will say THANK you Nick we appreciate U & Dr Umar

[@staceykelly-walker1061]

Also being a RBT and working with special needs children, it feels good to help my clients complete their goals the sadness the parents don't implement during the week when I am gone. Talking about it is one thing, living it is another.

[@andrewedwards1169]

Love to see us building for the village thanks brother Nick and Umar! Much Love and Respect!

[@cortion730]

I’ve been a special education teacher for 4 years so far. He unloaded so much idk where to begin but everything he says is 100% factual. Umar is very intelligent, thorough, passionate and knowledgeable so when he speaks, I tend to listen.

[@Kattkiteyez]

Dang right. Me as well.

[@nictawandaful]

I just said to a co-worker that boys are different they like to play more and are more active naturally. They like to run more, don't keep still. It's normal. I watched a little boy run from an adult and laughed thinking how cute & said that's a boy😊❤ Only someone with love and understanding in them would care to recognize the difference. The professionals know, they don't care! It's a whole setup & then have parents sell off their kids to get a check. Despite this, God allows our boys to be men & show their strength & brilliance. This is a great topic! Sad but true😢

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

We need a part 2, 3, 4 and 5!

[@kmarieking12]

Truly a blessing to hear his wisdom & solutions im praying our community is able to come together and implement them❤can’t wait for part 2

[@lizzimedina2459]

Dr. Omar Johnson is the true. He has so much wisdom and knowledge and right on point with everything that he says.

[@therapybiz]

In southern Nevada the Clark County school District use to pay bachelor level teachers $23k a year and with a masters degree they paid $32k. Now they pay $32k a year for a bachelor level teacher. For every degree they get a $10k salary increase. Teachers are not paid enough.

[@MrsW19851]

I’m here in Vegas too and it’s so sad! We make more in field of social services than teachers which is why I didn’t go into teaching although that was where my heart was. We have to be able to pay our bills it’s horrible.

[@darlenex8669]

I love Dr. Uma. This is another enlightening conversation.

[@AbstractDivinity1]

Uma?

[@Itzyourfavchocolategurl]

🗣️🗣️

[@Magnetic1908]

This makes me emotional. I was placed in special education in the first week of first grade because I chose to stay next to this little pool filled with rice while the class went over to the rug during reading time. This was in 1990 and I remember being mad when the teacher came out to my moms car and tried to hand me a pencil box that I would not except because I was upset that I was being sent to another school far away and didn’t do anything wrong. I remember going to see a psychologist and was diagnosed with ADD and started to get a disability check that wasn’t even spent on me for a tutor or whatever I needed support my so called disability. Now that I’m grown I get and because I feel like my mother let this go on because they where getting a check. Being in Special Ed. held me back from growing and maturing at a normal rate because while in there I was learning the same thing every year and getting honor roll. A white man Mr. Fitzpatrick was my 6th grade teacher and his wife was his assistant and they felt that I didn’t need to be in special ed. and had me tested and put into mainstream class’s. I tested high enough to go mainstream but wasn’t able to keep up with the pace of the class partly because of some of the things that were being taught, I wasn’t taught the precursor’s to keep up. My mom and grandmother didn’t want me on medication so I was never put on it. I believe Mr. Umar in what he is saying and believe I was misplaced and failed by the school district and parents. I didn’t have serious behavioral problems nor was I not able to learn, just simply misplaced and in unguided. I always new how to read and do arithmetic and really didn’t need to be in special ed. with students with real special needs. It was embarrassing and effected my confidence and god knows what else. Having to duck down on the little yellow bus so the other kids wouldn’t see me was horrible. There was quite a few of us that were misplaced and black. A lot of them could draw and were gifted, and had nice handwriting, and they to did not need to be in special ed. They were black and some mexicans but the mexicans were in there for language barrier’s. We should be able to sue these school districts for holding us back from a fair chance in society. I did not need to be in special ed., I didn’t graduate high school but I did get my GED and scored high enough on the military asvab to be an officer if I wanted to and a lot of good job choices. Special ed. had me feeling like something was wrong with me when there wasn’t just got dealt a bad hand.

[@chv307]

I was in the same shape. I was in special ed and it affected my confidence as well.

[@Spiritualgoddessluv]

I feel the same way

[@teetee1027]

This made me sad for you. Smh.

[@jessicacoleman182]

I myself have sickle cell disease and I had a IEP in school. Literally just because of my absences. I STAYED in special ed until my senior year of high school and it was really unnecessary because I was always smart. I just missed a lot of days n didn't have the proper help at home and school to get my work done. Plus I was depressed at a very young age from missing so much school and not having a normal social life and childhood. So it was hard for me to get the motivation to actually do my work. My mom only got angry with me BECAUSE I didn't have the drive to do my work. But I was and still am a very intellectual person. Especially when it comes to English and articulating my words to have clear meaning. I really feel like my education was a joke BECAUSE no one TOOK me seriosuly enough. And this is just MY story I'm sure there are MILLIONS of others who have been through something similar.

[@mariejones2669]

THIS IS A TALK DEFINITELY TO BE HAD & ACTION PUT FORWARD OUR YOUTHS ARE OUTTA CONTROL CRYING OUT FOR HELP

[@Hi-Felicia]

I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. I excelled in school after medication and teachers learning of my needs and then accommodating. I stopped taking meds in high school and then at 30 something got re-diagnosed when I wanted to start a business and then receiving opportunities to move up to leadership positions in marketing. I knew the brain function that I needed to operate at for these levels, so I have decided to medicate, and i started therapy. I’m doing fantastic in my career and life. Therapy is the key and knowing all of your options when dealing with ADHD.

[@danielleeasley9907]

Thank you for sharing a positive experience with adhd medication. Some kids do actually need it to obtain decent grades. My 13 year old son needs it to pass his grade, if he’s not on it, he can’t focus in class and doesn’t pay attention and learns nothing.

[@beatricesullivan4231]

Congratulations to u,

[@Hi-Felicia]

@@danielleeasley9907 I appreciate your honesty. So many choose to do nothing and wonder why their children are a mess. You cant beat the adhd out of children. Kudos to you for making the right choice for your son.

[@SummerBaby731]

I thank you for this positive comment. My child isn’t on any medication but his father sent this to me as I guess a way to warn me. I get that, but we also have to realize some things are absolutely needed. And the doc I’m sure is speaking truth here but not everything should be disregarded. I’m happy to hear of your success. May you stay blessed.

[@kknmediacompany]

Social work is a big part of this billion dollar industry. I was a lab rat used by damn near all sectors of the system as a kid. My mom gave up her rights and let them prob me. Umar has yet to lie, it’s about time these conversations reach the surface because as a victim of all of this the worst part is the masses’ LACK of awareness and understanding of what is happening 24/7. The masses hold a lot of power to change this issue and save the kids.

[@stacylove9598]

So how is Social Work is a problem with this?

[@cynthiadickerson5403]

​@@stacylove9598• Somethings you have to read about, and process how they connect to children.

[@tiffanyburton4737]

These segments are so important and ovedue ! Thank you Nick and Dr Umar for Talk that talk and walking that walk regarding our Black Children. They are the future . :)

[@HollyG95]

Man we learn slow but we learning. Dr umar right about alot of things in this video and I can truly see I already see the effects of some of these things being known and implemented in our society. Mothers are moving away from letting people put their kids on them IEPs or whatever, fathers are back in their children lives, male teachers are on the rise, parents trying to stop generational curses by staying together and giving their kids better lives. I’m not saying we all are there but I see it a lot more. We listening just gotta keep pushing y’all

[@olanrewajuadagba1291]

00:03 Dr. Umar discusses the importance of counseling in the African American community. 02:33 Early classification affects education path 07:11 Black boys are overdiagnosed with ADHD due to biases in diagnosis and financial incentives. 09:33 Black parents should stop getting children evaluated for ADHD to prevent inappropriate placement in special ed. 13:47 Parents unwittingly invest in distractions and future incarceration of their children. 15:49 Exposing the school-to-prison pipeline impact on black boys 19:54 Eugenics roots in America and its impact on Black people 21:58 The impact of eugenics and racial science on mental health treatment in the black community. 25:36 High-stakes testing should not be the only measure of knowledge and potential. 27:35 Black people hesitate to seek mental health treatment due to historical abuses by psychologists. 31:26 Implicit bias and unconscious racism affect academic achievement of black children. 33:13 Need for an office of black male Excellence in school districts for African-American learners. 36:34 Disparities in teacher salaries and impact on disadvantaged communities 38:13 Challenges in the education system due to racial biases 41:41 Pervasive trauma and mental health issues in the black community 43:31 Cultural responsibility of raising sons by men

[@bobbybuckstv4626]

“We Don’t Cancel We Counsel” …. Great to see Dr. Umar on all this different platforms getting the message out

[@armelle08]

ADHD is real and so is clinical depression. It is low seratonin and dopamine in the brain. Please don't shame kids who have these conditions. It can affect learning because it causes focus and memory problems. However, a pill is NOT appropriate. Focus on providing organic farm-fresh high-protein foods, daily exercise, daily sunshine, vitamins, 8 hours of sleep and loving affectionate peaceful calm household. I am a mother of a Black teen boy with ADHD and he is an honors student at an elite private school. I am also a teacher and a special education attorney.

[@jusmilenbreathe]

Never allowed the system to diagnose my Son. My family was against my wishes. Years later columbine occured and my Aunt called me to apologize for trying to force meds onto my normal, active, and curious Son. My Son has shared with how many of his classmates are on Adderall which has been their gateway to coke.

[@cynthiadickerson5403]

Jawanza Kunjufu was saying this in the 70's about the educational system, and how black boys are placed in special education.

[@outsouthchillin]

Facts! It's plenty of Black Schools. Just allow our tax dollars to follow the children

[@kartezjackson7602]

I love Nick as a host. He does a great Job not only adding to the conversation and moving it forward but also allowing his guests to speak without interruption. Great content 💯

[@RasDoc89]

Thank you!!! Had to hold back my tears on this. I lived all of this!!

[@tanv3350]

As a teacher in the public school system, it breaks my heart to see students struggling. I’m not speaking of productive struggle. However, the academic struggle due to absenteeism, COVID, lack of motivation and ability to do GRADE LEVEL instruction.

[@shaniceaj]

Mhmm, it starts at home.

[@keisha3331]

I love and respect Dr. UMAR,but he is so cocky! And...I LOVE IT!!!!❤❤❤❤💯💯💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@abuattah1689]

Ain't no body playing with this brother... He knows his onion. Damn!!! Black parents just listen to him and our community will be good.

[@jmetoyer78]

I love this show!! Nick THANK YOU. It has really gave me more insight on Mr Cannon and a better view of him. Goes to show how judgmental i am and how I need to grow . Love it and I love Dr Umar

[@TheJqwest09]

Dr. Umar I concur I'm one of those aunties that believes in education is key. So I get great pleasure in handing out books educational toys puzzles & fundamentals. To the youngens coming in my family.

[@jnginc_]

Extremely well put together! Priceless information! Keep it coming!

[@vhvglobal1703]

Doc gotta keep the same energy, Nick loves dem yt women

[@imaninternettroll1660]

I love the great “Dr” he’s speaking our language!! Segregation & only interact with our own kind.

[@4ba88f5]

Kidos to Brother Nick for the courage to bring on the Good Doc. Particularly since he was raked over the coals a couple of years ago for content on his platform✊🏿

[@mobtheexplorer4058]

Great interview with strategies for improvement! These are conversations that matter and can move us forward.

[@TalentsInNaturalArt]

This is what I am talking about!!!! Well done. Well said. Thank you for this content! I even learned a few things, like the history behind Standardized Testing!!!

[@NICKEYBLACK35]

Good convo. However, my issue would be with Nick. I heard Umar mentioned before that, "Nick is my friend, but he hasn't donated to the FDMG academy yet." Therefore, if Nick isn't donating, then what's the point of having a "rich friend" who can't financially contribute to the solution? The solution is the school.

[@Superlongevityinstitute]

This is fire ! Nick you did it again brother. Another home run. Brilliant.

[@businessandhiphop]

I can't say he doesn't put out interesting stuff

[@nakiacarr1244]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Umar almost 20 years ago. He was definitely one of the black medical professionals that educated me on children with disabilities. Throughout my personal and work experience I have witnessed how these educational institutions t to take advantage of parents and students. Something has to change with our education system we’re losing generations of kids. Our community really needs to understand the root of what’s happening to our children of colors. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@inyourselfbelieve1013]

This us absolutely correct and we need more people speaking up like him.

[@chelceebrooks8478]

This is the very reason I feel bad for bringing my two sons into this terrible world.. they have so much going against them and our people don't care to make things better nor fight for better.... powerless🤦🏾‍♀️.. just not enough of us that know better

[@Tee-kc3pn]

If you and their Dad instill morals and values into them, keep them off social media until they're older, keep tablets, phones, video games to a minimum then they'll be fine

[@chelceebrooks8478]

@@Tee-kc3pn easier said than done... the village, ain't the village anymore...

[@aquarius-woman5364]

Black women baby their sons and hate on their daughers

[@a.sam.2976]

I understand your frustration, it is disheartening but we can't give up especially after we know better. There are ways to combat the bullcrap

[@MsInsaneNMembrane]

I felt this 100. God be with us with black sons in this country

[@eyongiles6931]

Here in MD I attended a 95% white school and was labeled as militant in kindergarten because I was raised to demand fairness. Long story short they scared my mom into putting me on a IEP threatening I would be expelled unless she protected me with an IEP. They placed me in a program called BDP ( behavior development program). It was structured similar to a psych ward and a juvenile detention center by design. I learned that later when I attended those institutions. In the third grade I was given a IQ test before being placed in that class and tested in the top 10% of the country. Long story short I haven't learned anything academically since. Throughout my life, I've been incarcerated, placed in psych wards, and rehabs. I always felt that program was a pipeline to poverty and incarceration. I'm still working very hard to break those chains.

[@samtaiwo9322]

Good luck brother. Just letting you know I’m proud of you💕👏🏾

[@Busser336]

Keep progressing ❤❤

[@teetee1027]

He’s not Lying. My son had had black male teacher that he was thriving under . The man’s whole class was thriving and before the end of the school year the black male assistant principal under the white female principal fired him. Accused him of hitting a young white 3rd grader. He’s suing the school. But he told us they were trying to get rid of him and they did

[@potterylady44]

Wow a mess!

[@JuliusSpell93]

EVERY black American needs to watch this interview.

[@melvinjacobs7316]

Nick Cannons heart is in the right place; and you can sense that he cares about issues that affect every day blacks. But listening to him you can tell his values have still been affected by Holly-Weird.

[@la-meccamagnifique1229]

This was extremely powerful.. they’re really failing our children from all angles I didn’t realize how bad it was.

[@michaeljays2598]

Thank you brother Nick and brother umar for this insight 👏

[@alexissantelises6354]

This is very true! I worked 7 years for DCF in a children’s home placement organization and almost every single child in there was placed on ADD & ADHD medication and I can tell was due to behavior.

[@gogojunkie2792]

A THIEF IS A THIEF. I DON'T GIVE A DAMN HOW SMART YOU SOUND. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT.

[@Kattkiteyez]

Ah shut up and take notes. I knew it would be some fools on here trying to discredit this man. 😃Sad sad sad you are.

[@Cookie_BK]

As an early childhood psychologist he’s 100% correct!

[@Stlglitterco]

Born in 1973…Not just boys…black girls too. I tested top of my class and could never be held back because of my testing scores but I was bored and had all of these traits. I carried this tag until high school. Was denied certain classes and forged my mom’s signature to test out so I could take physics. Mind you I was self taught in clarinet and sax, tested higher than peers, but had this tags and was lumped in a bucket. Thank God for teachers that let me self learn while in resource classes.

[@SuperSpectrom]

I remember when I was in school, and I saw the other Black boys always getting out of their seats and disrupting others. It was definitely not a good classroom experience, but I don't think they were bad or anything. I do think ADHD is rampant in our community due to their not being enough other methods of learning, like shop classes. In order to exist in our world that is growing sedentary and stationary, you have to be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time. ADHD medication shouldn't be a life sentence, but it should be an option when you need it.

[@TheRoyalGoddess_Beauty]

My precious son was a victim of this, put into the system for behavioral issues. I was young and inexperienced and up until this very day I’m suffering from the aftermath of the medication he was put on. My son used to write, draw, knew his abc’s and count then after the medication he lost his ability to do any of those things. Parents please listen to this man he knows what he’s talking about, and where I came from I use to hear mothers wanting to add their kids to the system just for a check 🤦🏽‍♀️ it’s never about the money, but only for your child well being, but I understand as a single mother we have to work mostly all day and our children are with someone else so it’s really not our fault the community needs to be more put together it’s time that we must try our best and do better. And being that my son became disabled and autistic I didn’t even want anymore children after that it’s hard so y’all have to really be careful and pay attention to what’s really going on 😢

[@BronxFinest23]

Pan African clothes with air max on is crazy blood lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mspadstyle]

Just like wearing sneakers with a suit, huh? He is American and he is Afrikan. I don’t see a problem ….

[@ROCA09]

Judge a man not by what he is wearing but by content of the incredible knowledge he is bestowing upon you 😊

[@tiffanylabossiere7069]

As a mom with a kid that has an IEP I'm thankful for that part of the interview.

[@tbthom7691]

This truth hurts! But now we have the responsibility to move things forward for our communities.

[@Hell.Im.Me11]

Make sure yall share this video to your friends and family to spread this knowledge like wild fire. Bless!!