Standing up to a discriminatory draft board put a man in exile for nearly 40 years

[@jaxsquier]

So as soon as they realized he was a minority he was denied what was already Approved. He was right in my Opinion first doing what He Did. He was ahead of his time with his civil disobedience.

[@rrogers5077]

I dont believe they used the word minority then. Blacks were not lumped in with immigrants at that time. It wasn't until later.... During the wars, soldiers were mainly black and white.

[@yungheat84]

S R colored

[@roycey32]

We barely heard a PEEP of his pardon... He now LIVES and TEACHES in the USA. I'm so happy for him. The work continues.

[@shannonmorris8384]

It's just a re-air of the original story

[@roycey32]

@@shannonmorris8384 That's negligible. His return was only BLIP on the news cycle at the time. After such a big special. His return should've been huge news.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

He did ? That’s great news !! IRIE!!!

[@SusseBo]

America doesn't deserve him. It hasn't changed diddly squat.

[@anotherarmchairhistorian2831]

Oh I'm glad to hear that! He deserves it.

[@B_Bodziak]

The US wanted him to fight for the same country that wouldn't let him vote.

[@EazyHelper]

@Michael Sweeney huh?

[@lorebay2593]

Michael Sweeney truth is truth and it never dies. Straight up, the country wanted the men to fight, but refused to treat them as men! Many went off to war, returned damaged with loss of limbs, family, stripped of dignity as a soldier and fighter and a man being reduced to “boy” for the country so that Americans can remain free and certain white Americans would spit at their bravery an deny basis human courtesy.

[@j.m.c.1241]

@Philip Freeman THIRTY CHEERS FOR YOU BABY!!!🙂😷

[@zionnegus8760]

@Michael Sweeney You have a serious illness called white flu. You racist POS like your President.

[@ronblack2700]

Thank God that I did not have to go to war for a country that hates me based on the color of my skin. I do not stand for the flag of this racist country either.

[@dav0n]

Textbook example of: If we don’t stand for something we’ll fall for anything. Well done Mr. Preston

[@SolaceEasy]

Dr. Preston King

[@duser]

He asked nothing more than to be addressed with the respect that he is due. He was forced to bow down to a corrupt system so he became what this system fears.

[@augustusbrown5320]

Heavy

[@donnaholman741]

The System fears an Educated Black Man...

[@douglasthompson5115]

@@donnaholman741 The system fears a conscious melinated Man.

[@donnaholman741]

@@douglasthompson5115 yes, you are correct but on this one I was being specific in my observation and experiences...

[@yungheat84]

Douglas Thompson they just fear period

[@roberttaylor6694]

It would be an honor to shake Mr.King's hand!

[@nancybritton6705]

Im not worthy

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@nancybritton6705 Im less worthy!

[@harvestcanada]

Here Here, He did the right thing by living his life as he saw fit. I would've done the sam thing. He should just stay in England, live his life and teach his students. As far as I as concerned he is welcome here. Its a shame he isn't teaching in Birkbeck.

[@d.t.4150]

Same thing I said.... I would be honored to meet him one day!!! I hope he it still alive!!!

[@politereminder6284]

How incredibly PETTY of the draft board. 🙄 they just didn't like the idea that they would soon be forced to call him Professor

[@luciadavies1290]

The whole system was designed to pin down black peoples.

[@alsals6034]

No! The idea they had to call him "Mister" was their sticking point. I'm sure they knew better than to stoop so low as to call him "Boy" or "Dear Boy" in an official federal letter. Those terms would've been used by the local called white sheriff or policeman.

[@alsals6034]

To call him "Professor" would leave them tuning purple with rage and asphyxiation. Never would have happened if that was his title at that time.

[@politereminder6284]

@@alsals6034 There is research I learned from Prof Jennifer Eberhard. Recently, in a series of police interactions, there was a huge difference in how police addressed black people in traffic stops and how they addressed whites. There was a clear respect gap. With whites they were polite, calling them "sir" or "ma'am." With blacks they were more likely to call them things like , "homie" , or "man". It was unconsciously done.

[@alsals6034]

@@politereminder6284 I've no doubt her research is correct. However, I have a few years on her, grew up further south than she, and my life experiences in terms of every day racial interactions is much broader than the focus of her study area. Bias was not always "unconscious"--certainly not in those days in that part of the country when race relations could be so tender, tricky, and Black life and security could turn on a sliver of a dime per the calculations and whims of whites. It wasn't unusual for whites, especially those with some legal or official authority, to actively try to find ways to denigrate, shame, and humiliate you. They'd expect your acquiescence as a matter of course; or, watch carefully to ensure you'd take it. To object, to ask for basic respect from them, could be considered "uppity", which mihht result all the way up to, and including, losing your life-- a luxury Black people could not blithely afford. That's part and parcel of why King could be convicted, quite literally, in a blink of an eye over something as simple as insisting on being called "Mister". The government required Black bodies as cannon fodder and were intent on getting them, local social courtesies, quirks, niceties be damned.

[@reinam3848]

Situations like these have convinced me that white "supremacy" is just a cover for white "insecurity".

[@MargoWilly-xf4ii]

I agree!!! 👊👊👊👊

[@hthtv3440]

hence, the term #whiteFragility .

[@murimikaburu1376]

Hatred never win. Such white supremacists live in anger within themselves. This is slavery per excellence. I salute white men and women who support the blacks against racism. God bless you. Your act of love Wil follow you into eternity.

[@raalisrael5355]

Exactly

[@kwakoushakur1391]

Reina M. You got that RIGHT 💯

[@calebg8884]

These 60 minutes reports are perhaps the pinnacle of Journalism

[@mellisamasomera3181]

True

[@chaunceychappelle2173]

Been that way since late 70s and 80s if I remember correctly.

[@chicaliqc]

They just don't do investigation journalism like this anymore!

[@haroldpierre1726]

So when was America great without the suffering of a group of people?

[@thisisntsergio1352]

Ever

[@jrk375]

Good question and I repeat where does greatness come from? Who are those who still sing the song of greatness opportunity, affirmative action, prosperity blah blah?

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Right before Christopher Columbus showed up thinking it was India.

[@midassnap9028]

He should have complained about bone spurs. Clinton pardoned him in 2000. Took a long time to get this right.

[@danw7987]

Or asthma

[@avlivinggolden]

Who's ever idea to upload these videos on KZbin now at this time! Give this person a raise 60 minutes (CBS). This person is awake.

[@boweevil6442]

A Castro The question is , whether all who received the letter were addressed using their first name also .

[@Sole-Survivor]

He was no more stubborn than the draft board who insist on referring to him by his first name.

[@serenagilliland8503]

Horseshit.... He wanted the same respect as a white man with an education as strong as his... And they wouldn't.

[@evanhearn341]

He was deemed a criminal by racists only to become a phd and respected lecturer in another country with a daughter ELECTED TO PARLIAMENT. This man is incredible

[@roberttaylor6694]

I Salute this brother👊

[@kenlucas7025]

I second that salute 👊

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@kenlucas7025 👊

[@ericburton4705]

Ma'am America has been a contradiction since its founding

[@michaelgray1803]

It doesn't include us

[@Lemlem7682]

The only mama knows is Africa❤ not America!

[@Kayb9753]

It’s a welfare system for white folks

[@ralral3545]

Buncky Bone Spurs never got Charged..He's still out Eating ("HAMBERDERS") LOL

[@elbohike3500]

🤓

[@elijahthompson4640]

Thank God Dr Preston received a Presidential pardon from President Bill Clinton in 2000, therefore allowing him to come to the USA

[@GHustle4]

Clinton only did that after he signed into law for mass incarceration....

[@Zamicol]

This was an amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

[@tarshaneilly518]

They should make a movie about his life

[@Agbaman1]

We all know the real draft dodger...🤐🤐🤐

[@michaelcorleone1861]

Donnie poo 💩 poo

[@annowens5019]

5 Times: Bone Spurs "Bunker Baby Donald"?

[@ousmanekonate5253]

@@michaelcorleone1861 🤣😅😂🤣🤣😊😆

[@T555BIRD]

Bill Clinton!

[@T555BIRD]

@Toussaints' Wrath It is well documented that Bill Clinton lied and dodged the draft. His ROTC instructors testified that Clinton lied to them in order to get his deferment extended. Clinton's major accomplishment as commander-in-chief was bombing the ExLax factory in the Sudan. At least he didn't get us into long drawn out wars. For matter, neither has Trump.

[@nikesed1856]

This country is the devil himself.

[@10.thbone42]

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERIKKA THE PERFECT STROM FOR THE DEVILS REIGN. 👹👺🧒🏼👺👹

[@blesseddaily]

1 Peter 5:8

[@terriecotham1567]

No country or people is without blood on there hands

[@jasondaley718]

Love these rewinds!

[@braaron77ify]

Literally, is popcorn 🍿 night with you guys. Love these very unbiased, & educational mini documentaries.. Thank you 😊

[@sunrisesunset7]

love your satire LOL

[@TheKy47]

@@sunrisesunset7 oh be quiet

[@khaleelo23]

Thrift Geek can’t face the truth bud it’s okay you’ll be apart of the history books, cause change is coming love it or hate it America is changing. I’m sorry but the old America you wanted so bad was just a lie.

[@buckeyewill2166]

Khaleel Orloff ...Ouch

[@09rja]

They called me Mr. Tibbs!

[@submissiveproviderstboth9485]

EXACTLY!!! THAT PART🙌🏽

[@nunyabizznizz7326]

second class citizen, but first to die....nobody wants to be considered cannon fodder

[@Hayesaxib]

How did Trump get a deferment for his non existent bone spurs and this guy didn’t?

[@monstersamator5288]

Did you finished the video? Race...race..race. they didnt want blackman to get higher education.

[@Hayesaxib]

Monster Samator I was so shocked I watched this video twice in the last hour. Did you not hear the 93 year old federal judge admit after 40 years that this case was clearly about race? I’m sorry your idol is a coward. I take it that’s what got you triggered?

[@monstersamator5288]

@@Hayesaxib No i dont support Trump. I said coz of race, they want to send the black guy to war.

[@Hayesaxib]

Monster Samator we both misunderstood each other. It happens. Have a great day sir.

[@somahmed123]

@@Hayesaxib apologies

[@bigh9884]

All he asked for was respect. Nothing more.

[@nbwall56]

Mister King, Your story breaks my heart. I am so sorry for the injustices brought upon you, and your honorable family.

[@chanelspearman6305]

WE BLACKS ARE STILL IN EXILE

[@chanelspearman6305]

@Scott Hardy thats a lie your name is SCOTT HARDY 😆 and ur a COLORIST

[@lorebay2593]

Scott Hardy when the government provide the reparations with interest along with my greatgrands and grand forefathers share, along back wages for working for free and funds for the stolen land they were run off. I’ll think about returning to Africa, but until then we’re here, get over it!

[@yungheat84]

Scott Hardy so how does this comment relates to the one above ?

[@lorebay2593]

@Michael Sweeney no not our personal shortcomings because sin does have its consequences, but certain America laws that were to correct were not applied in many of the southern states thereby prolonging for decades the rights of black people, and in northern states laws were crafted to deny accesses also.There are certain people who hate that we were even granted such due, I hope you are not one of those.

[@gregwilbur5462]

@Scott Hardy you was Steven in Django STFU Steven

[@tonyar5130]

This is why we shout Black Lives Matter

[@rahmit47]

Black lives don't matter to devils.They will forever let you know this reality. Never forget

[@mjaingram]

Bill Clinton pardoned Preston King in 2000. He taught at Emory University and Moorehouse. He is 84 years old.

[@Rhiaanon]

Stood his ground!

[@joryscott2989]

Reparations for all blacks living in America.

[@chrissnyder3430]

Who is paying?

[@MichaelScreamMachineEvans]

All.... ?.... no just African Americans

[@MichaelScreamMachineEvans]

@@chrissnyder3430 you are.....your immigrant grandparents came here because of what was going on

[@joryscott2989]

Better pay or else....

[@monstersamator5288]

@@chrissnyder3430 You will pay. Do you even know what the blacks went through? Yet they take your tax money and bailout to failures in wall street.

[@desireedejean9780]

Jory Scott: There is not enough money on this entire earth for what has been done to Black and Brown people. However, THE LORD IS A MAN OF WAR: THE LORD IS HIS NAME. Exodus 15:3 KJV (1611)

[@ms.evegene]

Yes. Black people have been thru thinga like no other and is still going on in many ways

[@sylviarucker4658]

Yes he is. They dont know that. Ii am poor but so grateful that I am not them. Thank you jesus for making me human and humane.

[@xildhibaanfuuqsadeofficial2678]

@@sylviarucker4658 jesus was a human being and he was a creation liks you and he said i can't do by my self so worship your creator not his creation

[@alanktoler6514]

That's how we should be NOW...peace to the brother that stood up...you are a HERO...

[@m.macdog5113]

He is an Australian, that's the best thing I have heard for a long time.

[@Runner_Chic]

He fought for himself and his dignity. He potentially saved his life. Thank you Mr. Preston.

[@rahmit47]

Of course.

[@robertslusher3116]

Bring him home

[@Zamicol]

www.cbsnews.com/news/a-draft-dodger-comes-home/

[@manfromthepast]

Being born somewhere doesn't make it your home.

[@mattkrosch3511]

To Africa

[@SolaceEasy]

Please address the man now as Dr. Preston King.

[@BrockSampsonNA]

I love my people

[@mattnewhouse1781]

That man is a hero. Wise choice not to die in vietnam.

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

The Vietnam War had not begun yet. Even if he had served when he was drafted, chances are he would have been discharged before the war began.

[@captiveexile2670]

As a strange black man said to me as he stood watching me read in a slum (Roxbury, Massachusetts) where I, a white student teacher, sat on a door step with a black child balanced on each thigh, showing them the pictures of various animals in a new Biology textbook --- "there is always HOPE". (amen). I hold this truth to be self evident--that God IS GREAT--and happy are those who can say that with a straight face-- NOT DONALD TRUMP (who kicked God in the FACE-then wiped his mouth and said ":I did NOTHING on 5th Avenue", Jeremiah 5:12 says otherwise, Reverend. And you "pet rocks" CANNOT SAVE YOU (Isaiah 44:8 + 57:6*).

[@bobbijokramm1976]

He requested what should have been expected... period. 👉👑

[@Maxrotor1]

Did Drew Brees see this?

[@taipanmeserablegoat2416]

He's adapted to the Queens language well. Unique sounding when your hearing it . To each their own

[@Matt-uv8rz]

My dad is from South American and has learned English very well. He learned through English teachers during his time working as a Spanish teacher in an English school. I don't hear my father's accent, but other folks born in America do. In any event, his accent is clearly less pronounced than the stereotypical first generation Latino. This gentleman's accent is very similar to my father's. A good ear can pick up inflection and accent. Studying music helps.

[@jaxsquier]

Well what kind of Voice were you looking to come out of his mouth(In my Chris Rock Voice) He's educated, refined,and Very Intelligent. So explain what you were trying to say here Sir.

[@Hayesaxib]

@@jaxsquier Relax

[@jaxsquier]

@@Hayesaxib I am relaxed,it's just a little annoying when things are said thru medium's like this and people use it to hide behind so they don't have to deal with the consequences of the outlandish behavior and statements. But I'm Cool.

[@Hayesaxib]

@@jaxsquier I read it and didn't think it was purposefully disrespectful. He thinks he wouldn't adapt to the Queen's english as well, which is unrealistic. This man was around British academics for a long time. It's only natural that his accent has changed.

[@rahmit47]

Refused the draft in 1967 letting them know I was not sacrificing my life for an avowed enemy. I was not harassed because I saw the devil and he knew it.

[@jtvshow4457]

Sounds like a hero to me ✊🏿✊🏿

[@taniasmith619]

You never know how it feels to walk in someones shoes. Respect is such a thing that we should all freely give and receive it. My prayers are for you and your family.

[@doogandoggin2571]

And you wonder why they are angry!

[@Dvco33333]

During the Vietnam war black people in America were only 10% of the population, but 30% of those drafted...a black man in that war was 7 times more likely to be put on the front line in dangerous situations than white soldiers. So I have to salute this man for not participating in a preemptive and unnecessary war..Johnson and Nixon were the Donald Trump's of that 10 year war...they wasted more than 50,000 lives like Trump's handling of Covid 19

[@Highabove01]

The same racist “draft board” & the FBI did the same with the great champion Muhammad Ali when he became a Muslim & started speaking against racism against black people. He refused! They wanted to silence & get rid of him. They stripped him from his championship title & banned him from boxing @ the peak of his boxing career.

[@Lemlem7682]

The sad thing is white Jerry still doing the same thing!

[@sjones3575]

Knew a man in the 1980's. His name was Mister. He said his mom did it to make white men call her son Mister.

[@MarcG7424]

This man should have been pardoned long ago. Did anyone ever do the right thing on his behalf

[@mikegreen1095]

True hero. Proud of his morals. Wonderful to have a good story

[@marketads1]

Each small act for oneself can be a large change for humanity. That’s how the civil rights movement began and continues to this day.

[@jeffreyallen3561]

Did the man get amnesty? I'm white man in Texas and this makes me sad, until I get mad. This man shames me and, I'm not easy to shame.

[@quevonmoor9764]

No lady Not our military. The United state's military. He is a Moor and should have never been exiled In the first place. I hope he got the good sense to sue

[@davanmani556]

I had a 2nd grade teacher who did that. Mr. and Mrs. to other teachers but to staff workers like cooks and custodians, it was by their first name.

[@noreaga7784]

This guy had all that education and didn’t know MR.KING isn’t even him that’s his straw man if he would have proclaimed his nationality like Noble drew Ali told him to do years earlier he wouldn’t have had that problem

[@allisonabadilla1378]

That's absolutely great I pray things will turn out well

[@ericharrison6702]

My father was appointed to the draft board in northern ca. In the year 1968 -1971. He was appointed by then Governor Ronald Reagan. My father a life long Democrat. However they needed a black man on the board. My father was sworn in by Reagan and the Secatrey of State.Reagan called my father into his office after the ceremony. He waa told by Reagan 'To keep the Good Boys Home' My father was confused by what Reagan meant. The guy that nominated my father was Reblican. On the ride back to Bay Area my father asked Bill Clayton what Reagan ment?. His response was any boys who's family had penny or two to rub together were not to be drafted. So once again money was the issue. And my father followed his orders. For example my number was 135 and that year the number went 185. I didnt even get called for physical. At the same time my cousin was 8 month older than me. He was called in for his physical and was given a date to be inducted. And showed up for his induction and was told he had a last minute deferment. My father felt very uncomfortable by doing this. He stayed on the board long enough to make sure any of boys that he knew would not be sent to Vietnam.

[@tye958]

Simple ingenuity is why he jumped bail🤷🏽..... Mr. Preston would never survived had he not 😳... This country abandoned Mr.Preston 😤 Mr. Preston did the right thing sorry he had to sacrifice his family 🖤

[@TayonR]

It’s 2020 and the America they described as “then” is still present

[@africarib]

Perfect example that everyone with a record is not necessarily a criminal!!

[@tobinprowant8021]

I truly wish people would let certain things go and move on

[@vonsuthoff]

*Just wow.* Amazing family and "Mr." King, an amazing man of virtue and fortitude! Hats off good sir! And thank you President Clinton for doing the right thing.

[@Kenyan75]

Respect to this black King

[@anotherarmchairhistorian2831]

Mr Preston has spent so long in the UK he's developed a British accent.

[@rogernewday123]

Welcome Back, Dr. Preston. I Understand Why You Could Not Stay. BLESSINGS Be Upon You And Yours, Forever.

[@amunra8651]

The arrogance, the insecurities and disrespectful attitudes screams an unnatural and dark behavior towards everything and everyone not understood. Where does that thinking belong and still lives?..

[@Dakatari]

What a great human Preston King is God Bless you.

[@josephmonette7173]

Another Black hero Preston King....definitely going to tell my kids about this great black hero

[@trock6921]

This family does a lot of things!

[@georgefarrington895]

What a nice guy, best of look to him.

[@shanaemays1039]

40years for that...r u serious.

[@TwoHemiViewer]

You did the right thing Preston and was wronged.

[@erin19030]

I was drafted and served reluctantly. I admire this man for living his life's standards by refusing to serve. I only wish I had his courage he had to resist the draft. My best friend asked me for advice . He asked what I would do. I suggested he serve honorably. I regret giving him advice. My friend never came back from Nam.

[@lilliankeane5731]

The USA lost this well educated honourable man...for spite and stupidity. The rest of the world gladly claim him🏆 I would love an update on his status now💜

[@jaygwilym8641]

My grandfather's draft notice read dear Vaughn. . So stay in London. He went and got shot up. You don't need to come back.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Mr King should be pardoned & his citizenship restored.

[@elbohike3500]

Trump dodged the draft and he is President. What a great country we live in.

[@destinyjohnson2572]

That how it still is . White Judge white jury , white board . Unbelievable

[@pharoahkhan6458]

The legal process? GTFOH

[@Henry-Bukenya]

His accent also changed too

[@jrk375]

He was actually dealing with "intellectually lazy" jurists

[@davanmani556]

It doesn’t seemed forced.

[@ssminowjohnson9687]

I swear if the American History that we were taught in school were the TRUTH instead of WHITE LIES everyone would be on the same page as far as understanding the deeply rooted racism in this country. We were lied to for centuries and so much were hidden from us. For example look at events like the Tulsa Massacre so many people unaware. Its all by design. SAD

[@T555BIRD]

What was his problem? I remember my draft board and the Army treating us all equally--equally bad and like we were all dog crap.

[@buckeyewill2166]

adam antz ...Idiot Right Wing Reactionary Conservative Confederates didn’t address him properly. A lot of Black men were lynched for acting “uppity” during the Jim Crow Era.

[@mattkrosch3511]

Yep. In the army we're all dog crap. Amen brother! This guy is a draft dodger. Straight up.

[@daniellartey7898]

This is a clear text or test case for racism to bring a small but very important case to come to bear on those who might not grasp the clear intentions of racists drafting citizens or the you into the US military has only one procedure for both whites and blacks a mister is never used to address military men so someone insisting on his right must be taken with no reservations and not a one and a half years prison terms rather give in this draft board case.

[@CJ-xk7vs]

Thank You Mr King

[@kinggbull]

If 60mins was the same how many people would go down today!

[@SaidAhmed-lh2ul]

Great story

[@jermainepowell7]

Im from Albany Ga I never heard about this coming up, so much of our history is hidden from us is very sickening

[@kennedyboyd2195]

Me too and I haven’t heard of it either

[@govelasco]

White nationalism is the foundation and has always been at the core of the United States.

[@charleswhite6312]

It's Sad how Black Americans are treated So differently than our White Brothers in America . This wrongful act still goes on today . Pure Racism . I Take my Hat off to Every White Man and Woman who Respect our Daily Fight for equality in America . May God Bless you All .

[@binyuronald6700]

So many of our soldiers of equal justice have been treated unfairly.

[@lew708]

This was the deepest, pettiest form of racism I think that I have ever heard of.

[@TheLochs]

What a great family, Kudos to MR. Preston!!!

[@poundpuppies9169]

Does anyone know the end to this story? Did he get cleared?

[@rachf9695]

Yes Clinton pardoned him in 2000 🙏🏽

[@GgAmble]

Crazy that his was citizenship was initially stripped.