Surviving a Lynching | Ashes to Ashes | The New Yorker Documentary

[@Passbu]

When people say stop living in the past and the past is still living.

[@cbocbo8136]

Whoa. That's heavy.

[@Nille0212]

That's powerful my love! I was looking for the words, but you spoke it so beautifully and simply...I need not say anything else.❤❤❤

[@susiebear3316]

Yeah and a lot of this makes me wonder whether or not this is propaganda. I'm skeptical of everything that's reported on. Especially, anything that's pushed to keep everyone divided. There's always an agenda but, if you are too emotional and make skin color your God. You will be too blind to see that. there's all other layers to this story. That I'd like to dig into and I'd like to interview this person. in order to ask more questions about his background. You got to be skeptical with these stories nowadays. I said what I said.. Especially, with the epidemic of BW and B children always being In Harm's Way when it comes to BM.

[@jademobley9769]

@@susiebear3316 Not everything is propaganda. Black people are still experiencing racism in the United States to this day so I hope you're not trying to imply that what our people went thru in that time is fake.

[@RIPMatthias]

Stop living in the past and the past is still living ( I felt that )

[@Darcsymphonie]

Winfred Rembert (22 November 1945 - 31 March 2021) He died at age 75 years old. R.I. P Sir. "What an incredible man". My condolences to your family.

[@thegwlifestyle3073]

Omg 😢😢😢

[@Alisha1686]

Oh wow. He can now rest.

[@RJ-ur2dv]

RIP... Its just sad that after what he went through the country is still in the same condition. It hurts. I've been reading comments on videos on George Floyd's trial & omg. The tears won't stop. People are so evil, there's no humanity or compassion. It's sad that this beautiful soul is gone but God knows he didn't need to be a witness to this country backsliding to those times & its atmosphere. I cant stop the tears. I cant bare to watch or read comments. I pray that God has mercy on us. Im tired of crying but thank God for allowing this man to live to tell his story. Rest in Heaven Mr. Winfred Rembert, now you can rest in the arms of God 🕊🙏🏽

[@marchbaby1986]

Awwww...he passed away the day after my birthday. May he rest in peace.

[@astrogirl2675]

Rest In Peace

[@kristenhansen2313]

This is the stuff they really ought to be teaching in schools.

[@OC1621.]

Not they my Sister, WE.👍

[@blackapples4744]

You are so right. This is excellent historical nonfictional information.

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

REAL American History.

[@mariebernier3076]

As a teacher, I couldn't agree more.

[@truthfactors9958]

I agree 100%.

[@bowerydoll]

I'm typing through tears. So many of us are living with the deep wounds of intergenerational racial trauma that manifest as severe PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, addiction and other types of mental and physical illness. I'm so grateful to have found this tonight. It's a little bit of healing and validation. I have a relative who was lynched by the klan during the jim crow era. It was widely known that white policemen and respected businessmen were are part of the group that did it. There was never any justice for it. Never. My father's family along with their community lived a daily reality of terror and degradation. Far too often in my life I've heard white people say "you're playing the victim...you're playing the race card...that was a long time ago, my family wasn't involved, the past is the past, etc." People cannot heal and move on when their wounds have never been addressed. The foundation of white supremacy in this country remains solid and strong. Last week gave a lot of people a disturbing bird's-eye view, but for many of us who watched...it was the same old triggering story.

[@margaretblair3827]

Never addressed.

[@niclu]

Very well stated

[@barnabaswannabe4652]

Indeed.🙏🏿

[@SweetPotatoesBlackStyle25]

Superb analysis.

[@petroglyph79]

We also should get free mental health service because we are still suffering through this and have never been treated for this violence

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

MY GRANDMA'S 1ST BOYFRIEND WAS HUNG ! HE WAS ONLY 14 OR 15. SHE was born in 1916 and when she died in 2015, they never found out who killed John . However, I am blessed she and my grandpa met ... married for 65 "HAPPY "Years , as they would say simultaneously !! She and my grandpa would talk about hanging bodies in a very matter-of-fact way because they saw them so often that it did not phase them. I COULD NOT IMAGINE THAT !! SMH

[@truthisknowledge5876]

@I win You lose What your dumb a$$ laughing for. That's not funny

[@truthisknowledge5876]

@I win You lose cry YOUR ownself a river my recessive enemy. You laughing now, but mark my word. Before this year is out you'll be crying. Things are changing rapidly for you guys. An it's nothing no one can do about it.

[@ricogates5632]

Sorry to hear that sorry for your lost of your grandmother and her boyfriend as well could of been your grand father possibly if that didn't happen God bless you sista!

[@chiantayoung1224]

My Lord

[@stacynels4]

Oh it deffinately phased then to the core!

[@nenelevy9925]

Something that makes me really mad is the way the civil rights movement is portrayed in textbooks and whatnot. it is portrayed as if it happened forever ago when is it still very much recent and the pain he feels everyday is evidence for that.

[@adriennegarcia6628]

So true. You won’t get the truth in the school books you have to do your own searching to see what they are to ashamed to put in the history books and teach kids.

[@lovely1641]

It's not even the fact it was so long ago: It's been watered down so much to now it just makes it sound like now black people are just complaining about a little injustice

[@jamberry8026]

@@adriennegarcia6628 They're not ashamed of it. The hiding of the history is just a part of the whole criminal act.

[@Mr.Paso-P777]

May the Most High bless this King with Peace and heal his mind, body, and soul before he leaves this cold cruel world. Haliluyah 🙌🏽

[@philipdelhagenphilip9786]

The text book do portray the civil rights . I lived through those days . They weren’t all that long ago . My fear now is after having Trump for president that we have forgotten the horrors of Jim Crow once again .

[@clevelandnative7175]

These stories need to be told, like the survivors of concentration camps of WW2, like the slave narratives, when they don’t get told it gives people a chance to deny what’s been done in the name of white supremacy.

[@europeanamerican]

Blah, blah, blah. We need to hear about black supremacy.

[@24POWERS]

@@europeanamerican get a life, commenting on KZbin videos for power and inferiority is not only the lowest point in a persons life but also sad. Clearly you’re hurt. Praying for whoever hurt you will and the people you hurt.

[@silentassassin6162]

@@24POWERS don’t even waste your time or energy with people who don’t care to listen or understand.

[@patti9133]

Exactly.

[@highlyfavored12]

@@europeanamerican ... Please give me a list of black supremacy. I'd like to know so I can be added to the list.

[@Syko7785]

This man deserves his flowers while he's living.

[@OC1621.]

👍👍🖤💯💯

[@Syko7785]

@@OC1621. this world is cruel alot of times, smh.

[@Syko7785]

@@keithschneidly3922 I totally agree with you. I'll be honest, I've been called the N word plenty of times, but I've never let those few ppl define the whole white community. alot of whites died along side us to make things better for us. My kids are half white, I have white family. I truly believe in equality for anyone and everyone in this world(except ppl with pure evil intentions). I'll also say this, a lil off subject, but I've had ppl that look just like me, try to kill me before, so Ill never judge anyone based on color, I look for what's on the heart. Sorry for the paragraph. I rarely write a novel. I felt you're comment deserved a sought out response.

[@itstheru274]

💐🌻🌹🌺 What a great Afrikan Warrior King! Your right give him his flowers 💐Now" This Honorable Brother deserves So much more he and his beautiful wife 😔😥🥺🌹

[@angelajay13]

He passed away a few days ago 😔

[@Scxoop123]

When he said, " I can't rest man" I broke down. The majority of injustices and atrocities that were perpetrated against my ancestors can never be rectified. In many ways our very existence is like a prison, knowing that you are constantly shackled to the inherent danger of going about your everyday business knowing you may be murdered simply for existing. These are the precursors for anxiety, ptsd, stress, and low life expectancy. May God have mercy upon the cowards who did this to you my brother. You are loved and you are important as well as your story. Not to mention your Star Wars collection

[@Cat-ik1wo]

I hope God gives justice and not mercy to the people who did this to him.

[@vanhughes]

May God have no mercy on those who have committed such atrocities!

[@Coreof143]

@@vanhughes well Mercy is for us all I hope, right? I’ve done evil before so I hope and pray for mercy all the time.

[@shariholmes4276]

OUR GOD WILL AVENGE US, AND GIVE US REPARATIONS. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, AND THE WHOLE EARTH WILL BE RETURNED TO US. ISRAEL WILL INHERITE THE GENTILES, MEANING THEIR FREE LABOR. (GENESIS 15:13-14; ISAIAH 14:1-3; REVELATIONS 13:9-10)

[@RangeRover1961]

@@vanhughes What goes around has gone back around to his perpetrators.....at least that's how I believe 🙌🏻

[@choicestone]

I cant stop crying I hope everyone sees this documentary

[@choicestone]

@I win You lose yet another demon

[@teyianneful]

@@choicestone you have to SHARE the vid. Pass it on, pay it forward. It's not enough to just wish for everyone to see this

[@choicestone]

@@teyianneful I shared it on fb as soon as I finished watching

[@katzwhite5962]

@@choicestone That person is a troll. Don't waste your energy on them.

[@EllBeeCUSoon]

I shared this on Social Africa app so that others can learn of this as well.

[@bohemoth1]

As a BLACK man I am crying as I watch this video. I am a retired Vietnam WAR veteran who has served 34 years in the Navy. I thought that I have seen everything during my lifetime and especially during the wars that I was in. But this is extremely moving and shocking. My grandparents used to tell me about the lynchings even my parents had experienced racism in the South and in New York City during the early 50s and they were both MILITARY doctors. The stories that I heard about during the SECOND World war and my father's experiences with racism in the Army was mind blowing.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

These are the stories that must be told as the real history of these United States. And the untold stories of POC in US prisons unjustly.

[@raliekmajor8117]

It’s important u tell your story. We’re only a few generations removed, and already they’re attempting to rewrite what the black American experience has been.

[@OC1621.]

Maya Angelou says, and still I rise."🖤🖤🖤👍💯🤔

[@trllionbasso601]

@@nancybeveridgetaylor3256 THEY DON'T! WANT THIS TRUE! PART OF HISTORY!! EVER!! TAUGHT!!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes I believe those stories need to be told so please either put them to paper or at least tell them in a video ... people really do need to know what others went through

[@444watchingme2]

My God!! My dad is 90 years old and grew up in the south as well!! He has horrific memories!! To think we are in 2021 still going through!!!

[@Latasiat28]

Mines is 83 right now here in Memphis.He said back then it was horrible

[@jesussaves4142]

My grandmother lived to see 94. She often had nightmares and fought in her sleep often. Those days were a nightmare that haunts the minds of many survivors even today.

[@444watchingme2]

@Large And in charge I’ll give zero F’s about your attitude

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

Find out everything he knows and experienced take his testimony we are losing or elders left and right

[@vintagechild4418]

My grandmother was married at 14 years with one child in Georgia. she was born 1892. She says her first husband was "taken away" never to be seen again. On the census, she was listed as widow. He was George Rodgers.

[@itstheru274]

🥀😔😢" May your Grandparents Rest in Power With the Ancestors 🥀😔😥

[@shariffbrown04]

Sorry for your loss. I will say his name George Rodgers

[@gardensofthegods]

Very tragic that poor woman ... and her husband went through that . Terrible .

[@calsarchandler6851]

😢

[@bryonnajones]

I have a family member that was lynched in the early 1900s it was hard to hold back tears even at the start of this I am amazed by his strength and I am so grateful for his survival

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

The remembrance funeral was so powerful. I was sobbing. And when he states: "I can't rest." I felt that in my heart.

[@MrNastydread]

There are no words for my feelings for this man and his story. He is my people and I love him, he will find the peace he so justly needs and deserves. I am tired of my people fighting to be treated as a human being

[@thalo9237]

The 44 ppl who gave this documentary a thumbs down. Are some wicked, miserable souls..PERIOD!

[@jeanarthur7907]

Don't worry about the 44 people who didn't like this documentary 4 days ago. Today (2nd April 2021), 4.8K people enjoyed this documentary compared to 82 who don't!

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

I wish they wouldn't hide behind that thumb. Tell us why you didn't like it.

[@sp8813]

They're the same people who's grand daddy's were lynching our people with smiles on their faces

[@bossyupbossy3912]

Exactly an most are Evil Oldies

[@Dr.Aqueous]

You're absolutely right

[@jamesrichburg2422]

I weep for my people . Our pain our struggle sacrifice and so much more . Most high we need your help. Amen.

[@robinabuchanan4200]

This story had me in tears. How can we forget if we are not allowed to acknowledge it , discuss it and deal with it out in the open. Mr. Winford, your artwork is beautiful. It tells the story beautiful.

[@geromemcgill8483]

My uncle Oliver McGill was beaten to death by his white boss, no justice. My uncle Rudolph McGill was hanged in jail in queens New York, no justice, MCGILL family of South Georgia we live with this pain and it don't go away.

[@FasterFaster196]

I'm so sorry. Maybe someday there will be justice.

[@lawrencecarr4973]

I'm so sorry to hear that

[@kimberlywalker6304]

Praying for you and your family 🙏

[@annacaldwell8151]

God will repay 🙌🏾🙏🏿💔😢

[@itstheru274]

May the God of our Ancestors continue to comfort 🙏🏿you and your family I'm so sad 😞😥🥺 too hear this and it's still going on "Peace and blessings to you and your family 👪🏾😔🥀🥺

[@laurynrhodez]

Such a sweet soul despite everything he has been through. He certainly has impacted more people than he will ever know! Wishing you the best Winfred you truly are an inspiration and an American hero!

[@itstheru274]

A Afrikan Warrior!! 👑

[@tracycc123]

Rest well sir. None of this should have ever happened to you. Winfred Rembert 22 November 1945 - 31 March 2021 Rest in Power.

[@TheCaptainKim]

Wonderful art by a wonderful man.

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

Wonderful indeed.

[@gardensofthegods]

It would be nice to see his artwork get put in the museums for others to appreciate it

[@katrostorm3075]

I just found out my dear friend Wilfred passed away. Best storyteller I ever witnessed 🙏🙏🙏 may he Rest in paradise

[@happyandfree11]

Wow. Just yesterday 😢 he is finally at peace. He touched so many by sharing his story.

[@patriciahenderson1317]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@bossyupbossy3912]

Awe❤ S.I.P sir

[@katrostorm3075]

@@bossyupbossy3912 what does S.I.P. stand for

[@hearanecho]

Wow ‘ may Rest In Peace forever

[@craigkeller]

Beautiful man. I want to hug him.Thank you so much.

[@fdotflames8507]

@I win You lose Why?

[@paulasames7103]

This film is excellent for it's portrayal of pain in it's rightful sense. My compassion extends for all these beautiful people. Ty to filmakers for this and participants.

[@gwendolynsinclair]

Winfred Rembert, may you soon experience peace and a sense of solace in your mind and heart. Your story moved me profoundly. Thank you for having the courage to speak about your trauma. Your leatherwork is incredible. Good luck creating your remaining stories. I will pray that you find lasting peace🕊 ♥️

[@angelafranklin2267]

Someone posted his death as being March 31, 2021

[@barbaraeddy5725]

Wow he passed on my sons Birthday, bless you sweet soulx

[@gwendolynsinclair]

Thank you for posting this. I hadn’t heard. Rest In Peace, Winfred 🕊🕯🌹

[@WeComing2getOurChxUS]

This man suffered and put his life on the line for me and mines. He is forever scarred. We forever owe him.

[@troypowers9578]

God bless that man for being strong. And he was a fighter against Injustice physically and mentally. Bless you brother,

[@anthonyrivers5446]

This is for the people who say " Y'all need to Forget, that was long time ago

[@divested394]

Forget = letting us off the hook & exposing who we REALLY are. But TMH NEVER forgets. Balance w/ be created. All wrongs will be made right.

[@jesussaves4142]

If anyone ever suggested to Holocaust survivors to “forget it” and “get over it” they’d make the news as some horrible person speaking hate speech.

[@astrogirl2675]

@@jesussaves4142 fr

[@irenehernandez1715]

right... theres no forgetting.. its a lesson to future generations that unfortunately and sadly had to happen.

[@cynthialangley7338]

This man is an American hero. I wish him peace, rest and healing. Where are the reparations for victims of lynchings and their families?

[@avenue8822]

Have they ever been able to track the families? Not sure. And I doubt the Government would accept responsibility for the actions of citizens, even though the Government idly sat by while it was happening. Lynching is an embarrassment to this country, but remember, about 1/4 of those lynching's were Whites that were helping the Blacks too.

[@kimberlycampbell8355]

Go ahead and pay him! I refuse to give my hard earned money up for things I did not do and I had no control over!

[@kimberlycampbell8355]

@@avenue8822 I guess you forgot why Johnson enacted the insurrection act? It was because the South did not want to comply with the Civil rights act! So, don't say our Government wasn't doing anything about it because they were!

[@roseofsharon4872]

@@kimberlycampbell8355 HEAVENLY FATHER please give us compassion for one another even if we didn't cause the pain.🌷

[@DD-rp2qr]

We can trace people involved in lynching- there are photos, postcards with return addresses, and newspaper articles. Even if the killers are dead there is still evidence and records. What’s the point in burying history and perpetuating the trauma that still affects families?

[@blacklight4075]

the sick part is how forgiving we are.

[@aliciarobinson4107]

It's not sick. It's the God in us...

[@BROWNNNNSKIINNNN]

REVELATION 13:10 GOD DIDN'T FORGIVE THEM THEY TIME COMING...!!! THIS IS JUST THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS...THE PATIENCE RUNNING OUT...!!! SHALOM FAMILY I LOVE YALL BE CAREFUL OUT HERE...!!!

[@blacklight4075]

John 10:34-35. and these scriptures shall not be broken (drops mic)

[@SCHRODINGERS_WHORE]

Because we are jesus brothers and sisters

[@highlyfavored9749]

I AM NOT FORGIVING

[@AsaMajorEntertainment]

Can't lie to yall. I cried thru this. Hurts

[@hnttakata713]

Humanity. The power of seeing the beauty in one another and to feel the suffering, another’s pain and their ability to survive and overcome injustice. Thank you for telling these stories.

[@LadyTeague]

Usually get too angry for tears but this got me & I cried like I'd been wounded, think most of those tears were for my injured, mortally wounded, murdered ancestors...

[@avonantionette]

That was beautiful🥺 I always look into the crowd to see any remorse on the faces of these Devils, NOT one! They look so happy, so accomplished!

[@katrostorm3075]

This is a true living legend. I love stopping by his house and visiting you. He not only has beautiful art, he has beautiful stories to go with them. Wilfred is truly brilliant and human at the same time. I love him and his family. His artwork is pure genius!!!

[@trllionbasso601]

CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO CONTACT HIM?

[@katrostorm3075]

@@trllionbasso601 I usually just stop by hos house Try & Google The New Haven Museum(something like that) and leave Margaret(she the director) a message. Maybe She will give him that message. She's in touch with him also

[@naturesbest8203]

@@katrostorm3075 Tell him we pray for his peace & healing.

[@katrostorm3075]

@@trllionbasso601 God bless his soul ...Wilfred passed away last nigh 🙏🙏🙏t

[@katrostorm3075]

@@naturesbest8203 I'm sorry to tell you but he just passed away last night 🙏🙏🙏 God bless his soul

[@louisetaylor6611]

I cried when he cried. She (his momma) was indeed there to see his achievements in spirit. Those monsters may have hung him but his survival is his victory. RIP to him and those who were wrongfully hung. Winfred is with his momma now and at peace. You are remembered and loved, missed so much by those of friends and family...

[@bruell]

Such a powerful and painful documentary.

[@shariffbrown04]

This was painful...my heart is literally aching!

[@chrismancini5645]

This man is a true inspiration. I love his love for starwars and toys.

[@SCHRODINGERS_WHORE]

Same

[@Doomer253]

I love his love for living despite white people

[@LBgemmynails]

It's sad that he doesn't sleep with Patsy, he doesn't have an evil bone in his body. I mean, to be doing art, instead of seeking vengeance . So commendable.

[@richk320]

God Bless this man and his wife.This story is beyond riveting !"I can't rest,I'm running for my life every night and I don't know what to do!"😥😥😢😢

[@hhhoneycomb]

That broke me

[@jermaineh.8893]

One of the most painful yet warming parts of this was seeing the pure love that we used to have for each other that seems to be gone. This touched me to my core. He summed up in many ways how it feels to be a Black Man in this country when he talked about not being able to rest because they are always after you. This one man shook their entire being when he locked that sherrif up.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

This video broke me a grown man into tears. I can't hide my emotions anymore. How does man kill his own brother like this?

[@cameonashipleftonaplane698]

Glad to see you're here bro we all needed to see this. 🤦🏿‍♂️💙💪🏾✊🏾⚛️🔯🇹🇿

[@talileali]

Being a soul who had almost got lynched in Mississippi, I so could relate to this! If not for the fore sight to climb a tree and avoid being found by that sheriff and the mob he brought out that night to find me, this would have been me! Thank you lord, Thank You!

[@hillieduvalier]

Wow.. I can't imagine.... Many blessings to you

[@naturesbest8203]

💜💛💚💙❤💜💛💚💙❤💜💛💚

[@spuntate514]

My Father who was one of 16 children was the son of a sharecroper in NC he never spoke about much of this which as an adult tells me alot now . One thing I do know is that he had no problem with guns and had even less of a problem using them if he needed to . My Father will forever be the greatest man who ever lived in my opinion Clyde Shuford Tate I am forever grateful and thankful

[@newtuber4freedom43]

Moving! Winifred, I hope you can experience peace long before you leave us! Be well!

[@laurelbarnes9293]

Unimaginable indeed. Hope we can make a movie about these atrocities done to mankind 😳😳

[@FaithandNova]

He passed last week 😥

[@KTA1sVidsandFacts]

I'm sad. Sad to know that is the history of America. I'm angry. Angry to know that those murderers were never brought to justice.

[@c.w.3739]

That's for sure. You know when he does something he does it real good. In due time.

[@yahnappyking9382]

Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess. Everyone will be judged they have not Escaped judgement. Roman 14:10-12

[@c.w.3739]

@@yahnappyking9382 that's for sure. The day of reckoning is here.

[@Darkdemonoflite]

Yep and they taught their children their ideals and how to be more subtle about it

[@positivevibes-relax-repair8902]

Its still happening today.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

People need to understand that this history wasnt too long ago. My father, and mother were raised during the Jim Crow Era in Louisiana. My father is in his early 70's, and my mother is in her late 60's. Im an older Millennial who has heard of the disturbing stories that occured in the early 60's, and the pain doesnt go away. We will always be Black in this country, and we must share our history with future generations like the Grios of this video. God, bless everyone!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jennifer801]

So many of the people that were lynched/murdered we will never know. With stories like this it helps honor their memories by talking about it. Never forget.

[@dianeteul2363]

Unbelievable suffering even to the grave. This deeply grieves my heart. May Jesus grant him the inner peace that he so desperately needs. 🙏

[@swedishdharmatarot9465]

Thank you so much for this...it is ALL beyond belief. My deepest sympathies to you, African-Americans 🙏😇

[@kusheran]

Sympathy for you too. We are bound together in this.

[@paris6378]

Thanks

[@kokainejane773]

💕👑

[@childoflight144]

We are not african americans. We are Israelites, God's children, the real ones.. and the Lord will be back soon to make everything right.

[@calebbrown8365]

This is criminally underviewed. Thank you for this documentary.

[@kusheran]

Willful ignorance!

[@bertramdavis7120]

That brother is full of pain. I think I feel his pain as I listen.

[@lindsaygriffin]

brought tears to my eyes these are the types of stories we should give recognition too! The people who were hung and lost not the people who stood about in front of them. This story is in remembrance of that and this story is what true history should be remembered for.

[@petroglyph79]

He is blessed and a super star wars fan And a living legacy of a man.

[@GodsGreatBlessing20]

He is a truly beautiful soul... I would love to have a piece of his artwork to see everyday and explain to my children of his story and our history

[@christianaeweto1640]

Thank you for remembering the ancestors. They did not die for nothing. They brought forth people like you and live in you and they live forever. No amount of hatred or ignorance can eliminate them. This is their world, their planet. We are the master of life here.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

I'm so in love with the power and depth of his art.

[@Life_moreabundantly]

We Say Their Names🖤👑✔

[@AngelAnthoNY1988]

on GOD this was so hard to watch with out tearing up.. strong MAN!!

[@jayjay1443]

Never understood how our own people could hate each other for being too light or too dark and not forgive one another but could forgive the one who caused the division between us.

[@kmsleyang1980]

Who called the cops on him after his escape?

[@bryn1063]

​@@kmsleyang1980who set up the system in the first place?

[@TheGoddess127]

I can't stop crying. That man was amazing and adorable. I want to hug him....

[@kayelynntownsend1425]

This should of been on tv this has me in tears

[@MadMrMatter]

Beautiful souls, I just absolutely cherish these humans. I wish I could have met them and gotten to know them. No doubt they would have enriched my life.

[@elysesully6679]

Beautiful, heartbreaking ❤

[@Jamie0175]

Yes, Beautiful, Heartbreaking. Oh the tears, I'm drowning in Tears. Let's drown together, lmao. ❤

[@JK-jm6kd]

His artwork is amazing. What an aweful ordeal no wonder he can't sleep.

[@awoFalase]

Incredible.May these traumas of the past continue to be revealed so they can bring about healing and transformation.

[@pjkicks7860]

As soon as I saw his art I teared up......wow...I've deployed 3 times and I can't sleep at times but man oh man!

[@wildhogs1ful]

My heart hurts so much because I feel every single word

[@comnthought]

Wow.. I am absolutely floored

[@ravonnepoole6779]

Your stories will strengthen the future.. My testimony... thank you with tears..

[@msoda8516]

I can't stop crying.

[@dianesilva1078]

An incredibly powerful and moving documentary by a very brave and strong soul. The 1960s wasn't very long ago for these atrocities to have happened. The art is theraputic and beautiful it is a great symbol of social history which should be exhibited in a national museum when completed. I'm sending you love and healing Winfred.

[@papichulo8658]

This man deserve a go fund me so he can get some more toys and whatever makes him happy

[@blackmacgyver9965]

Agreed

[@paris6378]

If you find a way you started the go fund I will donated just hit me.

[@gardensofthegods]

More important than that I saved his artwork deserves to be hanging in art museums especially now while he's still alive so he can see how important and appreciated it is

[@RubiPearl560]

Hes passed on since

[@tamaramoore771]

@@RubiPearl560 when did he pass? And where is his family?

[@airmulu]

Beautiful story..I pray that your scars be healed by our Heavenly Father..your testimony will remind the past, present and future that this is still happening till today...God Bless you..AGAPE

[@jamalsiler]

This is what needs to be taught here in America in our school systems. This needs to be history class in every school in America 🇺🇸 This is American history not only black history is American history

[@ronrendon]

Beautiful story and artwork. Thank you for sharing. Will share with family and friends; the people need to know.

[@lanietalk]

Omg I love that he collects Star Wars figurines! What a sweet man

[@antoniomartin2229]

This was PAINFUL watching this living historic and multigenerational wounds being expressed!!!

[@naturesbest8203]

Took me a minute to finally watch it. He also resembles my Granddaddy, hair & skin tone. I can't imagine.💪

[@111soreal]

Love your art...You are strong to push through with your art even though it brings back the pain.I understand i can relate

[@LeNguyen-mm9dm]

So sad for Mr Winfred , the pain he went through is unbearable . I hope he will have peace in his life . No human should go through what this man went through. I feel so sad for him . Please don't let history repeat itself . God please heal this man and others like him .

[@dee2slow]

you can't help but to get emotional when you hear Mr. Rembert speak on the diabolic events that he went through. Its like hearing your grandfather speak. The shots of his Star Wars collection and saying that one day he'll pass them on to his kids, tears Rest In Heaven Mr. Rembert May The Force be forever with you! Thank you to Dr. Shirley Whitaker and The New Yorker for sharing history

[@NOLAsoulchild]

These were not humans... These were devil incarnates... Satan in flesh in multitudes. And the decedent's of them are still living to this day with no conscience...

[@FaithandNova]

And they call us evil, straight delusional

[@sunnyboknow]

Yes

[@choicestone]

As a Sovereign White Woman of 62 years old, I say stir it up Let it be known!!!!!

[@yavazaedonkadoop1722]

Your opinion does not matter nobody cares

[@Cat-ik1wo]

Is that you Karen?

[@aquarius1165]

What a sad life you have...

[@choicestone]

@@aquarius1165 Why?

[@choicestone]

@@keithschneidly3922 WHY WHY ? SO IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN OR ANYMORE!!!! so it does not happen to JR a sixteen year old --that is why. Sorry the documentary upset you is it all better left unspoken? Keith? 'they came for the jews and I said nothing because I was not a jew. They came for the poles, the handicapped, the gypsy's, the homosexual's, ETC(everyone)-I said nothing because I was none of those things. Then they came for me and I was no longer able to speak. Thats why 'STIR IT UP' Keith. Thats why.

[@jerryblackwell1220]

You can't watch this with a dry eyes. My heart cries out to The Most High.

[@yahyahisrael4851]

Very powerful...very emotional...may he be bleaaed with peace in his spirit once he's done. To the Father give all the Glory. Hallelujah!

[@amirabell4969]

What is sad is that ...this is a lot of our grandparents today going through this as well

[@katebetancourtclc8527]

No words are sufficient. I feel the pain, the injustice, the fear, the trauma.

[@BronxRisen]

What an amazing story thank u for sharing❤️🙏🏽

[@virtuallyactive7568]

I just finished reading Chasing Me To My Grave. It is a story about an amazing human being who lived a life running. finding, living, and leaving his history behind to enlighten us!It's even more amazing to have read that book and then come to KZbin to actually hear him speak about some of the stories in the book. I read the book with a strong heart until the end, and until now, hearing him speak.He was given an amazing skill, and he did not waste it. Thank you, Winfred Rembert, for telling your story!

[@codymacc829]

I pray he can finish his art so he can live on thru them...I pray for you..got me crying watching this cuz my mommy lived in those times

[@jonathanjackson5226]

Thank you, Sir. My heart, tears, and payers, go out to you.

[@andrewjoseph5534]

I love learning about him. These stories should be more known.

[@queenwilliams6402]

This was sooo touching. They couldn't kill you. You still have the power in your hands.

[@JustMe-gf1ko]

I love you Mr. Rembert. ❤ Thank you for telling us your truth. You made it through 'TO TELL US' all 1st hand this horrific tragedy so that none of this will ever EVER happen again! I'm SO SORRY for all that you endured... Y♡U are a REAL, T.R.U.E. HERO!!!!! May God bless your most BEAUTIFUL soul. 😇 Thank you for touching mine - forever! May Our Lord give you restful sleep at night, I PROMISE TO PRAY FOR THAT. You are very loved... ~Sherra

[@marygreen3529]

Sending eternal love to this man. May you find peace. And may our country heal...regardless of ones color. God bless us.

[@pepe2000ful]

God bless u “ The New Yorker “ !!! Thank you for posting this !!!

[@ginaarmstrong1388]

Tears! I will repost this!! Our children today should see this!!

[@richardalanlovell]

My soul was touched. He's an AWESOME artist! Wow...