White Supremacy: Same Dog, Same Tricks-Time to Change the Training | Russell Ellis | TEDxSUNYGeneseo

Russell Ellis was raised in the mountains of North Carolina where racism was “so casual it was culture”. Now he is a “reformed racist” who aims to teach other white people how to deconstruct their own racism. Listen to this powerful speech in which he talks about his childhood, the cycle of white supremacy, and what white people can do to “BREAK THE CYCLE”! Russell Ellis was raised in the mountains of North Carolina where racism was “so casual it was culture”. Now he is a “reformed racist” who aims to teach other white people how to deconstruct their own racism. Listen to this powerful speech in which he talks about his childhood, the cycle of white supremacy and what white people can do to “BREAK THE CYCLE”! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@johndonovan7897]

I'll say it again: when one is accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.

[@Riley0509]

Smartest comment on this site!!

[@SH-jv5uf]

Yes. It’s human nature to think something is being taken from you rather than just given to others. That’s why this is such a hard thing to eradicate. Look at the leadership in Congress. They would rather get in bed with white supremacists and maintain their ‘power’ than stand for democracy. That’s how foul racism is.

[@waynewhite2314]

Therein lies the opportunity to nobly do what you actually do not have to do but choose to out of you own inner greatness.

[@redpillpusher]

@@waynewhite2314 the nobility you speak of is the exception not the rule just like this guy. we are creatures of culture and tradition we hold on to them like addicts and their drugs. While Individuals who somehow realize the immorality of their culture or tradition is obviously a good thing ...the effort and sacrifice required for fundamental lasting positive change goes well beyond the mere self realization of a few individuals.

[@redangel6206]

And, accountability feels like persecution to them.

[@buddhalovechild]

I grew up in north and south carolina in the 50s and 60s and can verify what this man says. I still carry a streak of racism that I will sadly never fully eradicate. I carried more than a streak until I practiced medicine for 30 years and in that experience I learned everyone carries the same needs and hopes and dreams. I watch my children who are fortunate to see no divide. I still learn daily and i am optimistic. I agree with Mr King, together we all thrive, divided we all fail.

[@betzib8021]

Yep...same here. He's so right.

[@eboyd2478]

Thank you for your honesty

[@heathenthatheretic5960]

I admire your honesty but are you sure you're not mistaken your "racism" for biases?

[@buddhalovechild]

@@eboyd2478 You are welcome. I think all solutions begin with honesty. Hate and all its forms including racism is grounded in fear, usually unfounded. Recovery is the same as recovery from any delusional mental illness.

[@buddhalovechild]

@@eboyd2478 You are welcome. Please see reply to the reply after you. Fierce honesty takes courage but leads to a certain wholeness.

[@raymckenzieMBA]

This material should be shown and discussed not only in the classroom, but also as part of ongoing employee training. It'll probably never happen though. Thank you Russell for being courageous enough to speak my truth - a truth that so many deny as reality! Get uncomfortable people! You can't legislate morality!

[@hjc5457]

This material should be shown and discussed in all church denominations

[@raymckenzieMBA]

@@hjc5457 Amen to that!!!

[@the-voiceofone]

This is teaching material standard.

[@ca6177]

We only wish!

[@jevaughn6198]

Cultural Competence

[@sylviajohnson1165]

Thank you for breaking the "generational curse!" The truth must be told. Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@piotrekszczepanski5125]

This is hands down the best talk on the subject of racism that I have ever heard. The honesty, the insight and the bravery to challenge the world you were brought up in... you have inspired me. Your delivery of the talk was excellent. I hope your words reach millions - we will have a better world if they do.

[@MrJimbissle]

I just watched 'The Lie that invented Racism' , another Ted Talk, before this. I highly recommend it. Its well worth the few mins and it is valuable knowledge on the subject. Powerful stuff too.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Nah just the same old stuck record spewing out woke ideas with no intention of dealing with how different racial groups view each other. Why. And we are going to move forward from the facts.

[@tommaraist8052]

Tripe

[@johnf517]

@@tommaraist8052 who the cap fits, let them wear it…

[@youx457]

🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯 🎯

[@olimpiagutierrez9579]

Wow, wow, wow! I don’t normally comment anywhere but this speech really touched my heart. I’m Hispanic and moved to South Carolina for a year in 2017. The reason I spent only a year over there is because the racism I experienced. It was very sad and I felt helpless. We need more people like this, opening the minds and the hearts of those who need it, and spreading the love in his message. I absolutely love the speech.

[@saChiro4life]

Can u share specifically some of the racism u experienced?

[@draelynn]

@@saChiro4life - why do you need to know?

[@johnbaptist3857]

@@saChiro4life I doubt you are a therapist, we don’t need gaslighting to invalidate peoples traumas on experiences just because you can’t relate. No amount of words can help you understand, ask people in person see how that goes. Demon

[@michelleflora2957]

I am so sorry for what you experienced in South Carolina. ❤️❤️❤️

[@cruzvarela9254]

I'am so glad you opened your eyes.

[@rondesantis8618]

The issue couldn't have been explained any simpler or clearer. Bravo! I feel like I now have the tools to argue this case with anybody.

[@asherhouseman6838]

You mean you have the tools to steep yourself in White Guilt.

[@kevinbowers7159]

You don't have the proper tools.

[@Victory987]

I'm an Englishman and I have no horse in this race, but I can say without a doubt. We won your 1776 independence. Bravo 👏

[@KINDaf]

@@Victory987 Dear Englishman. Hu? Are you saying that yes, you are the source of American racism? You were the ones who originally brought slaves right?!? Glad to clear that up and you taking responsibility for it. How's all that racism in your country going? Still have that colonial mind set eh?

[@lilmoe4364]

Good comment, strange replies 🤔

[@gw7768]

From Nairobi, Kenya listening to this and finally being able to explain what I see

[@akeating1969]

Oh how I WISH this video could be required viewing in every school in this country!!! I applaud your honesty. You are a blessing, Mr. Ellis!!!

[@lindasmith9413]

Parents wouldn't like it

[@cheekyboy5000]

They'd call it CRT and ban it nowadays.

[@radi2173]

@@lindasmith9413 reps parents

[@johnchambers2996]

Yah, kind of like Nationalist Socialist race theory to the jugen.

[@soicybunny]

@@cheekyboy5000 ur right about that

[@romelllane7583]

This is very refreshing that someone with his upbringing is able to see through the lies that is RACISM... you are appreciated Jolly Good Ginger...

[@onetime8702]

💯 facts!

[@tonyt8805]

🎯 💯 🎯

[@masterlee9822]

When the left talks about ending racism its normally about reducing Caucasian numbers and bringing about their extinction out of a hatred of whiteness making it more about white genocide then anything else.

[@kandipoopipants1794]

Read Thomas Sowell books if you'd like some true American history. :)

[@migbham1]

@@kandipoopipants1794 YES!!!!

[@anthonyile6840]

Thank you for this real talk, you were clear and blunt on this issue. Racism is really a big problem . How do we claim we love God and we are Christians, when we hate our fellow human being, created by the same God.

[@dawnf.2182]

Exactly!

[@user-dc9oq2pr6v]

Christianity, along with every other religion, is fake

[@divinecomedy0]

This Ted Talk should be compulsory for the government, employers, hospitals and schools. He makes so clear in his talk that doing nothing and saying nothing will accomplish nothing and will result in no solutions stopping generational racism....equity and inclusion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@pholland8353]

I think his father was Lindsay Graham, Mitch McConnell, Jeff Sessions, Ron DeSantis, Gregg Abbot

[@mrtonod]

100% but the drive is toward banning the truth, vote and get everyone you know to vote for democracy.

[@Temulon]

"He makes so clear in his talk that doing nothing and saying nothing will accomplish nothing" Of course. You can listen to all the fiery and flowery speeches you want, but at the end of the day nothing will change, and it never will. You need to recognize that there are too many people in positions of power that benefit from the existing system and are adamant and relentless about it continuing. This is the power of old white money.

[@drcowan3468]

Yeah... just like Critical Race Theory. SMH. You pseudo-intellectual liberals are shockingly delusional.

[@jollyrodger5319]

100%

[@myrahj1482]

Give this man ALL THE 🎤! HE broke this down to the simplest form & HE'S exactly what we need to educate & help us end this country's hatred. Bravo Sir👏🏽

[@lauraboor6440]

Yes, but blacks and obese white Libs like yourself won't listen and stop the racism and hate .

[@sandimummumgigi7675]

You wrote what I am thinking, BRAVO

[@Gumby518]

It's noteworthy that as a white male, his credibility is least likely to be called into question for providing this information. Nevertheless, his voice is needed to help make substantial change in this country.

[@lauraboor6440]

@@Gumby518 who will help you guys change? Most racism comes from you people especially the violent type.

[@mannyayende1864]

You're absolutely right 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@fatman7916]

15 minutes of trauma to some but to others 15 minutes of truth.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Truth is truth. It only causes trauma to the dishonest.

[@ninadaly7639]

Trauma??

[@thomasluby1754]

@@ninadaly7639 Don't ask (about trauma). They are liberals and live in their own world. No truth was spoken in this video. Just leftwing propaganda.

[@fredleinweber2819]

this is only "truth" to completely brainwashed, twats

[@jennifer60515]

47-year-old white woman here. This man is speaking truth, but the problem is that those of us who recognize this truth aren’t the ones who need to hear the message as much as the folk who would never click on this video. I wish I had the answers. Voting against the MAGA candidate will help, but it will only be the beginning of moving us toward equality.

[@dougfitch3649]

One of the best speakers I e ever seen on any topic! He is amazing and I’m glad he has dedicated himself to this. He is sincere and truly knows from his own upbringing.

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

And projects it onto everyone else

[@youvegotapointthere4359]

@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 This is not a personal attack on you. You don't have to be a bigot to benefit from the systemic racism in the U.S. Racism is a tool used to give advantage to one group while suppressing the other(s). It's not a character trait. This video and others like it are calling you to fix the system not beat yourself up because of your skin color or what your great grandfather may or may not have done.

[@deeznutz8320]

​@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 And Cucked whites think its the way foward

[@hotrizod777]

One of the BEST TED Talks I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@josephfigueira813]

One of 👏👏

[@kevinbouknight1308]

The man nearly brought me to tears. Finally, finally, FINALLY somebody who gets it and is speaking out about it! God bless you sir.

[@rbailey3309]

You know that I know just what you mean. This nullifies all of the gaslighting.

[@sylvialawrence4431]

Yeah...now many just like to call it "woke." There will always be a certain group of people who would rather attach a label because it's hard to face truth.

[@ryangraney9892]

13% of the population is waaaaaay overrepresented, in a cringy way.

[@donnabarney640]

This guy gave me a feeling of relief. When people speak the truth, you can feel it. This gives me hope that it can and will end.

[@yourcollegecourse]

Russell Ellis makes me feel hopeful about Europeans, too. You nailed it.

[@S.Pri8]

🎯 "When people speak the truth, you can feel it.".... EXACTLY! And that's why it's been said "The Truth Hurts"

[@Ripprock1]

One man against a nationwide system. Good luck to you sir.

[@paulgreene6899]

@@Ripprock1 "With God's Strenght & Speed"

[@mzafonte6840]

Just move to Ghana dim whit.

[@haroldmanning2970]

He nails it perfectly and knocks it right out of the park. Every word of his is exactly the truth. He really cuts through the baloney.

[@liberalshaveitallbackwards4667]

Yes! Treat everyone differently based on their skin color. Great message.

[@lissettelopez8331]

I agree with the other comment. When you treat someone else different based on their skin color, it's called racism. This guy gets a pass somehow because it's against whites.

[@GoGoFiasco]

@@liberalshaveitallbackwards4667 A hit dog will always holler… 🙄

[@liberalshaveitallbackwards4667]

@@GoGoFiasco Pretty sure nobody knows what you’re talking about. lol

[@darrylscott740]

Beautiful!! I’ve said this for so many years!🙏🏾 Thanks for being transparent and tell the truth!💯 No one can do what you are doing without God in their hearts.🙏🏾🔥

[@helenzass411]

Who's God?

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

"silence is violence" to be clear, the word silence in this sentence acts as a synonym for "not bowing to my particular orthodoxy and my particular postmodern morality." It's "violence" in this guy's mind when you don't use your voice. It's "violence" in this guy's mind when you use your voice to disagree with him. Conformity is the only thing he does not interpret as violence.

[@korinefan1941]

The mega-majority of sIave-owners in America were Jewish Families. 40% of them owning sIaves, vs just 2% white families....

[@infinitekaister]

If you stay silent and don't call out the problems in this country, then you are essentially content with systematic racism. Yes, that means you are content in perpetuating a system that unfairly treats people based on skin color.

[@avia1295]

@@infinitekaister some people have critical thinking ability and they do not want to belong to a flock of sheep..

[@avia1295]

I grew up learning to avoid these race baiters. They are equally dangerous as the racists.

[@tysonkimbrel6461]

@@infinitekaisterright?! See also banality

[@mdavisco]

You, Russell are a student of Life and have passed the Lesson of Humanity, God Bless You Brother!

[@jollyrodger5319]

100%

[@victorycounselingcenters323]

Love that statement, "we have standardized testing but we do not have standardized resources." That is fact! This speech was "fire". God bless Russell Ellis

[@bcyes409]

I’m a Hispanic white woman. In my country of origin I was of privilege and I didn’t know it. I moved to Berea, OH to study at 17. oh boy, I got a rude awakening. Most people were great and curious about my accent but some folks were cruel and put me down every chance they got, professors and students. That experience gave me lots of perspective and took a African American Studies class and changed my life.

[@finished6267]

Welcome to being Hispanic.

[@helenzass411]

How can you be a Hispanic white woman?

[@Findaway2day]

Yes, those rude awakings can be painful.

[@Trentberkeley86]

LatinX

[@deeznutz8320]

Being bullied for being white is a privilege?😂

[@AmitErandole]

Two words to describe this talk: moral clarity

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

a confession is all

[@henryupshaw6099]

My two words where “crack head”.

[@AMMAZZARE]

1: bull 2: 5hit

[@olesolja1407]

I’m blown away. This is what the world needs more of. I’m just blown away. Much, much “Thanks” for this man’s input…Mr. Russell Ellis, Salute 🫡 to you.

[@pamelapope7053]

Bless your heart. If there were more people like you the world would be a better place for for all. There is no room for racism in this county.

[@missmorena1049]

As a BW, I've never experienced racism from any white person! I cannot say the same for "my communitay" tho. I've experienced colorism and hate! Stop letting people do magic on you! Seek truth!

[@t4t806]

Agreed ❤💯 🌎

[@timmungenast]

A superb talk by the man who “grew up in the belly of the beast”… and given at my alma mater, no less! We appreciate you, Russell!

[@chaucerparks2042]

Just how REAL do you want White Supremcy ideology explained??? Found it Right Here. This Speaker and Video is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING..I SINCERELY APPRECIATE THIS..👍🏾👍🏾..✌🏾

[@infinitepurelive]

who is here from Memology101?

[@thegreatergood8081]

Do you have the link?

[@MrJoeylo]

As a minority in this country, I have to say his speech was eye-opening and to the point. We need more alis like him. He is an example of how Americans should carry themselves. People,, EDUCATE YOURSELVES!

[@allanhill6311]

I BELIEVE it is time to Dump the RNC/DNC Overboard

[@forexed8948]

@@allanhill6311 both are corrupt organizations, one is just louder about it then the other, and we also need to get rid of the Electoral college too, it's too archaic and past its time

[@marlonbeckett8793]

Are you a white person

[@edvh88]

@@allanhill6311it might be time to try a system like parliament. And I’d love to see the ranked choice voting everywhere.

[@deeznutz8320]

13% of the population commits 60% of the violent crime

[@ricoreborn681]

This video is incredible. Why doesn't it have more views? Thank you, Mr. Ellis.

[@jenng7389]

you know why

[@mostunclean6619]

You know exactly why it doesn’t have more views. Most white people don’t want to hear this at all.

[@levmoses742]

It’s up to us to share. Pulse what Jenn G says above.

[@larrybillups5689]

You can always share it. It can go viral.

[@larrybillups5689]

@@mostunclean6619 They're are the ones he's talking about. It identity them.

[@dinkydunkin]

Agree 100%. It’s on US, not African-Americans, Latino-Americans. Responsibility is on the privileged class.

[@thegreatergood8081]

Who was punching elderly Asians in the street? It wasn't us...

[@ribbrascal]

Beta male wallowing in White Guilt who infantilizes "Blackandbrown" people but doesn't mention Asians for some queer reason.

[@sfperalta]

Everybody should hear this. This should be shown in every classroom.

[@dayemassey1132]

They don't want it in school because they call this critical race theory. The truth

[@stefandwoodham]

No, this is exactly what doesn't belong in school

[@txhevsjrh3]

@@stefandwoodham Yes the truth will set you free, and those who are afraid of the truth should keep their head in the hole. Because you will be mentally dead.

[@sweetsweet2807]

@@stefandwoodham why

[@paulgreene6899]

This should be Called Critical Tactic Race Theories. (C.T.R.T.)

[@vv-je5ny]

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr.

[@doxscund8821]

Where da yt wimmen at? -Martin Luther Kang

[@waylonswartz3850]

@@doxscund8821 wtf?

[@Omegaphats]

@@doxscund8821 lieing and setting up another "Kang" while she lusts for the BBC and returns to her impotent abusive yt husband

[@charlenef7138]

This human being is a real man, a sterling individual, and I am so proud to be on the planet with him. May he be blessed, receive mercy and all goodness every minute in every moment of his days. tRUMP has stated in several speeches that the uneducated is what he likes. (It's his people, his base)

[@stevennichols4682]

Blessings onto you brother. 🙏

[@siatus5159]

This man is brilliant! Never heard a Caucasian speak intelligently about the issue that is affecting people of minority.

[@ronalddowdell1931]

I applaud his honesty. It couldn't have been easy for him to come to terms with this.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

He had no idea what he's talking about

[@benjamincrosby4350]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 yes he did

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@benjamincrosby4350 talks like his do more harm than good.

[@kathen58]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 What is it about truth that frightens you so?

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

@@kathen58 The harm it does to those who need hope.

[@TheSimonge]

Truth comes before reconciliation. Well done Russell.

[@ferrynpalmer3875]

Yes it does. We can WORK with the truth, we can't do anything at all with lies.....let alone break this viscous cycle of institutional racism.

[@criollitoification]

@@ferrynpalmer3875 I agree with you wholeheartedly, but such lies are so prevalent nowadays that they've become consensus amongst the masses, whereas the truth is constantly, almost habitually derided as non-truth. Personal discernment (an ability to judge between right and wrong) has been replaced with heard mentality, and this is one of the things that depresses me the most.

[@dedication666]

It may be too late. If it takes this long (hundreds of years) to civilize a savage beast (by actions), is it even worth it?

[@ROYALP100]

He (Unlike some) understands that this way of thinking will destroy ultimately America not make it better...

[@kandipoopipants1794]

Read Thomas Sowell books if you'd like some true American history. :)

[@TonyMontana-lx8uj]

Shoutout to my brother from TikTok 😎I’m so proud of you champ.. I think you are the dopest illustration of a friend on the other side who I most definitely appreciate to the fullest 🙌🏽🤞🏽

[@WristyWoman]

“ Our entire American education system is white washed…“ It is so true… and way past time for change. If I had school-age children today, I would be teaching them at home.

[@cocplayer6762]

Does women see race when date?????

[@MrHardhead2]

Whites invented education. Blacks had no culture, education, or history until the white race shared with them. They had no alphabet, didn't know what the wheel was, and had evolved to their limits. Full stop.

[@cocplayer6762]

@@MrHardhead2 one first educated civilizations is among Indian or Egyptians or any Asian civilization Yeah there was was mid eastern white civilizations too

[@jesssingleton1200]

It all depends on who is picking the curriculum and who wrote the curriculum. I find the best curriculum is straight from the very people that experienced it. Books, letters, poems etc written by people such as Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman etc. I homeschool my children and that's what I plan to do. No better way to learn history then from people themselves.

[@JoeyCentral]

America is a white country that is why. Dont like it then move

[@rebeccaboudreau7589]

I’m giving him a standing ovation. I’ll add that I grew up in the 70s in northern Illinois where the racism was exactly how he experienced in the south, less the confederate flags. In school, we were taught subtly that we weren’t awful racists because we were northerners, but those southerners, man they were the bad ones. 🤦🏼‍♀️. Took me a few decades to be in the world and see that it was all over.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Every teacher taught you that? I was never taught anything like that.

[@kevinpatrick5162]

I lived in East Texas, I know of which you speak.

[@migbham1]

@@Vermillion_Treezzz3113 Whoa, dude! You're telling my life story!

[@chuck7916]

As a native North Carolinian, he's right concerning this among the poor whites & rual counties. Alot of this is generational & fades from view closer to the triangle & triad. The eastern & western part of the state are still poor & slow to evolve, & the young are leaving those areas for modernity as the jobs have left those areas.

[@migbham1]

@@chuck7916 It was the same in very rural Alabama where I spent my childhood, and like the kids you described, I moved away as quickly as I was able. I've been away for decades, but I still hear the same sort of nonsense when I visit relatives (most of whom, have never been on an airplane) over Christmas holiday. I remember in very early grade school a very loving teacher pulling 10 year old me to the side and telling me that the N word was not a word that I should ever use, and helping me understand why. The word was part of my normal vocabulary as a child. And the culture back home in which I was steeped as a child has not changed. They are more quiet about it, especially when I and others who have moved away visit, which says to me that they at least know that it's not acceptable - even if they don't believe that it's wrong.

[@ruthdenova7832]

Mr. Russell Ellis is an admirable humanitarian person. All my respects to him; people like Mr. Russell Ellis will be the architects of a better world, a compassionate world.

[@terryhill4732]

This shows you how much you know about this guy he comes from a long line through his ancestors of being involved with the KKK this is called reverse psychology he's using on all you dumbasses who believe him

[@russellm2555]

John Lennon was compassionate. An idealist. What did that get him?

[@catofninetales3125]

@Ruth de Nova No, Native Americans, Africans, and African Americans are the architects of the better and compassionate world: We have always held on to our humanity, despite the atrocities that have been committed against us. We continue to be people of the earth -- Cash, credit, and traveler's checks are worthless in heaven, and certainly won't get people into heaven. (But if mean people are in heaven, I'll find somewhere els to go.) Why they hoard all of the resources here, I do not know. If they could share, we wouldn't have most of the ails of society. How many trillions of dollars do they need to hoard to buy a roll of toilet paper? Just share!

[@ruthdenova7832]

@@catofninetales3125 Many different races of us are trying to make a healthier world, but when a person discovers good from wrong, to me this person deserves admiration. I thank you for sharing your feelings with me.

[@tomp996]

​@@russellm2555 deusch

[@kathyjones3781]

OMG! Thank you for your words!

[@hahanah1463]

🤣🤣🤣

[@princesswilliams8723]

Yes sir my brother, after you have went through it all then strengthen your brothers and sisters Amen to you and I know there's a calling on your life. You are in the hands and work of The Lord. Bless You and May you continue to be strengthened and that He'll l give you favor and strength in this Great Endeavor.

[@tomoaktree6551]

Thank you Mr. Russell. You only had 15 minutes, but you used your time well. Excellent talk! I'll be sharing this one.

[@vwatts8738]

I am just seeing this post for months after it was posted. At the time 10,000 people have viewed it and only 196 people have commented most of which two applaud this Ted talk. This is a talk that should have more likes and I hope many many more shares. Thank you for this most revealing share on this topic. God bless you! I am sharing this and I hope others do as well

[@yosquidd242]

KZbin is a part of the systemic infrastructure in media. Don't think the reason for fewer views is that the subject isn't relevant but that it is not rotated or made available unless you have clicked on triggers that KZbin controls.

[@dizzysunshine74]

He's amazing! He genuinely cares and teaches you in a down to earth way. He's great act connecting the dots!

[@BlackOpal_Rising]

He is always on point. Unfortunately the people who NEED to hear this, won’t even try. Or if forced to listen, won’t believe it because they don’t WANT to hear it. I’m just glad slowly but surely SOME are grasping truth and deconstructing their old beliefs and now understand the reality we live in and are willing to fight for ALL people and equal rights and treatment. Maybe we will get it together in the next 300 years? Maybe.

[@HenryTheIV]

Gotta move past the need to be white

[@wadesmith666]

What great conversation. He's 110% right. It's our job to help our fellow citizens . Call out inequality wherever, and whenever we experience it

[@chrisclay4291]

And today’s buzzword is…. INEQUALITY!

[@wadesmith666]

@@chrisclay4291 It's not todays buzz word. From day one, inequality was built into the system

[@helenzass411]

You can't be 110% right, it's not mathematically possible.

[@wadesmith666]

@@helenzass411 what is maths ? its continuously evolving

[@joshuawadsworth6417]

@@wadesmith666inequality is natural. Deal with it.

[@alphazolax1843]

I read through a lot of the comments, but never saw any that was against what this man said and that shows that he spoke so much truth that a lot of people saw themselves in his speech, America needs to do better.

[@latentsea]

Murica

[@AnthonySmith-gf1oe]

I purposefully go through comments on videos like this to see what white America response is and your right. Its mostly agreed with him. Im surprised. Pleasantly...

[@Sakazhua]

America is in bad shape

[@bleeblee7480]

What he said was indeed true, but the real question is what difference will it make? I look up to Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey who did not spend precious time in their lives worrying about such nonsense...

[@seanwright8786]

@@AnthonySmith-gf1oe You and I have similar personality traits. I too, purposely scroll thru comments. I guess we're analytical thinkers.

[@lavelljenkins1852]

He done a great job and much respect and love for his teaching and preaching truth with knowledge and facts

[@haroldlharrisjr6751]

We need more people like this man. He understands the situation very well. Silence is consent and part of the problem absolutely 💯

[@deeznutz8320]

-Demographic responsible for 60% of violent crime

[@adeanjy4155]

"We have standardized tests in schools but we do not have standardized resources" - what an explosive truth!

[@rebornkingofthule7067]

See Charlotte iserbytes work Not lames out here with a megaphone demanding we multiply the size of the same problems

[@rebornkingofthule7067]

Ban social impact bonds crypto and esg

[@WoodysAR]

Standardized resources sounds a lot like Communism...

[@rebornkingofthule7067]

@@WoodysAR it's $Drip $Drip $Drip 💎 baby 🍼🐥 $PLX 🐄 mooo eeyy

[@WoodysAR]

We need standardized tests because everyone should be smart. If we 'take it easy' on a certain segment of society then we have a segment of society that can't compete in the real world... Why would that ever be a good thing? This guy seems to think that life is something _other_ than *competition.* Those who _can_ win, do... Why would one group give charity and 'standardized resources' to another group, when we are all in competition? Compete or die... Duh.

[@sawluke]

ABSOLUTELY Amazing speech!!!! This guy is what positive change looks like.

[@carollemon5641]

Totally agree with you

[@waynewhite2314]

The seed of it. Much work is left to be done....and it will not be easy. I sometimes say we are so divisive that it seem we need an invasion from outer space to unite us...but of course I do want to believe that accounting and actual nobility of values is increasing.

[@kandipoopipants1794]

Read Thomas Sowell books if you'd like some true American history. :)

[@jollyrodger5319]

100 truth as a southerner raised in Texas and Oklahoma he is 100% correct it's a learned behavior and generational

[@candaceyoung9369]

Yes he is !!! He should be President!!!!

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

Best I've ever heard from a white person, EVER..."We have to raise the change we want to see in the world"...Very, very powerful and that includes ALL of us...Great job Rusell Ellis...

[@adityatyagi4009]

Variation of Gandhi's "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

[@NoahBodze]

Why do you feral subhumans never build your own things and demand inclusion with us, then destroy what we built with your innate, primitive violence? Why, feral invader?

[@rizkisetia6538]

As Asian American, just like to say Thank you!!! Proud of you!!! white American standing for the truth!!!

[@bearybearbear7514]

This man is a treasure. A white man standing for the equality of everyone.

[@MichaelJones-xx6xx]

Russell Ellis accurately nailed racism in our country. A brilliant presentation. I wish my white brothers would recognize racism the way Mr. Ellis demonstrates. Thank you brother Ellis.

[@kittencumberbatch6892]

I have been a follower of Jolly Good Ginger for years. It was only now (when you said his name) that I actually realized his name wasn’t Jolly Good Ginger!! I just never thought about what his name actually was. I didn’t know who you referred to at first.

[@scorpiogirl3781]

Thank you for speaking the truth! I am as Caucasian as can be, and you spoke my truth. God bless people like you, who have no fear advocating for fairness, equality and truth.

[@ggonzalez0990]

You sir is what truly makes America great!

[@Janey2078]

Love that!

[@MyNextShotWontMiss]

"Early Life" Wikipedia. I'd bet $100

[@artodom152]

An AWESOME Ted Talk! This video should be mandatory viewing for every American! Thank you to Mr. Ellis! You have done a profound service to our society. If we only have the courage to open our hearts and minds.

[@3rdreichball525]

This is all bs

[@bleeblee7480]

I respect the Ted talk but I think it's way overrated. It's a waste of time trying to change people. I look up to Barack Obama. He did not live life afraid or worried about the obstacles of racism. He seems to have a very happy family, career and life. I would never make this Ted talk mandatory because it's kind of a downer

[@yourcollegecourse]

So true!

[@guesswhoscomingtoyoutube]

@@bleeblee7480 why

[@dorothyvailes3447]

WS Won't Allow It.

[@ARG7822]

This awesome speech is like a 17 minute preface to critical race theory. Straight to the point, clear, unapologetic, factual, and plainly stated. A must share video.

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

Like all white democrats, he suffers a horrible case of self-hatred, guilt, and shame about his own behavior, and baselessly projects it onto every republican. That is the democrat platform, and this was nothing more than a stump speech

[@ARG7822]

@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 President Obama won the Popular Vote and the Electoral College, twice. Trump lost the Popular Vote twice, and the House of Representatives impeached Trump, twice. The logic of this is a living nightmare for white supremacists.

[@acharich]

Supporting CRT u mean..? 💭

[@chrisbaize8084]

Exactly what I was thinking...real talk.

[@chrisbaize8084]

We shouldn't have to put a label on truth. Why not teach the truth about how this country was formed through inequity toward its own citizens He was only speaking truth... So if we're all Christians we know what the Bible says the truth will Make you free...lets all be free.

[@themovementofthedeepsouf]

That’s powerful, thank you for using your voice to make a change. We need more leaders like you to step up

[@themovementofthedeepsouf]

@First name we have to start somewhere. Do you have a solution?

[@deeznutz8320]

​@@themovementofthedeepsouf Yeah have your people hold accountable for crime Imagine if we actually lock them up instead of Jewish judges letting Pookie and Ray Ray go free

[@menosay1912]

If you consider silence is violence you have never experienced true violence. Not that they actually mean anything other then not completely supporting me on whatever political hill I am reeeeing from today no matter how insane.

[@sgjdsyevkfhao]

If people didn't remained silent the holicast never would have happend.

[@powertile]

@@sgjdsyevkfhao It didn't, so there is that. It will though, it will.

[@sgjdsyevkfhao]

@@powertile what? The only reason the holicast happend is because the world around watched silently if people would not have been "neutral" and let in happen and instead acted, went out to protest stop people not look the other way not a single human would have died.

[@Mel-cy9no]

If you see someone getting abused & you stay silent & walk away, you’re also harming that person without actually having to physically touch them because your silence allowed the violence to continue

[@Mel-cy9no]

When you care for others its obvious silence is violence.

[@parrell1012]

This gentleman is completely amazing. His words are filled with wisdom and understanding. Plz share this people.

[@michelelynn5698]

Wow!!! Perfect timing that I found this! Amazing! I'll be using this in my Multicultural counseling course!!

[@lonnettebrawner8201]

Truth ,truth, and them some more. Bravo

[@Just_El_Joe]

Thomas Sowell

[@Seabasstien]

Truly refreshing to hear his speech. I listened hard for something to disagree with and couldn't find it, except that I am not as optimistic as he is.

[@hahanah1463]

Your a moron then

[@MacDaddy50]

This intelligent man gives a quick history lesson through his own experience with knowledge. Honest, educational, and honest.

[@sebastiancastro8145]

Disgraceful. This guy wants you to think it's good to cultivate hate towards your fellow man because he's different from you. All he's doing is supporting Critical Race Theory. Disgraceful.

[@infinitekaister]

You don't even know what "critical race theory" is. And he's explicitly stated that calling out and changing the system is NOT an attack on white people. Fixing a system so that it is equitable for all people is cultivating hate for your own race? How ridiculous can you be?!

[@wilsons043]

Your experience conflicts with this man's reality. That is fine, however, it doesn't discount what's true in many parts of this country. I'm a combat veteran of 22 Years of service to this nation. A few years back, I ran for office (County Commissioner) in a rural Midwest community. I was told I wouldn't win because I was the wrong color ( I lost). You are very limited in your understanding of other communities.

[@robertbadger8640]

First Question: What is “Critical Race Theory”

[@powertile]

@@wilsons043 Race is the fundamental reality of human existence and people don't want to be ruled by aliens. It's not difficult to understand this, and despite what some paperwork says, 'Americans' are Whites, non-Whites are at best paper-Americans who have no business in positions of authority over Whites. It's always been true and it will always be, this strange melting pot nonsense and belief that corrupt legal systems transcend racial realities is so deeply contrary to reality that you're going to live long enough to watch it vaporize.

[@connernickerson5509]

​@@robertbadger8640 you already know, stop being obtuse.

[@MyNextShotWontMiss]

So if silence is violence, then what exactly do we call the actual daily brutal violence from the allegedly oppressed people he's talking about? The single most violent in the US?

[@groovciti]

Great talk. As a man raised in New Orleans I understood this TEDTALK completely

[@THATBOISHAD]

Same here

[@sharontaylor7844]

I was also raised in New Orleans and I agree completely.

[@helloitsjay38]

I grew up in Wisconsin by the Mississippi River (river neighbors!) and I'd see confederate flags and casual racism here and there too.

[@Smartee_pants]

I applaud this man for having the guts to reform himself, and then being able to communicate publicly that racism still exist, in a manner where it's palatable. Thank you sir.

[@reginajackson2348]

The only reason it is “palatable” is because it’s coming from a white man.

[@Smartee_pants]

@@reginajackson2348 - Isn't it more "palatable" for a recovering addict to tell their story as oppose to someone else witnessing it? Who better to tell ones story than the person who was actually lived it?

[@masterlee9822]

@@Smartee_pants Both can be filled with dishonesty and deception.

[@Smartee_pants]

@@masterlee9822 - Oh, like America and how they've white washed history. Got it.

[@billsmith7673]

@@masterlee9822 Yes, they can.

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

GOD is using this man! Thank YOU GOD for pouring out YOUR Spirit onto people like him and using them to speak the truth!

[@JupiterCamelz]

Keep preaching brother! I’m am so glad I viewed your speech! I watch Ted talks a lot! May god bless you in your journey to ensure we ALL become one 🤙🏾🙏🏽💪🏾💯🤝

[@henriettaconner7594]

Glad to hear someone speaking of racism from one who lived it but turned his life forward in different direction .Thank you I say again for being who you are.

[@sr2291]

I'm a' better than you so I deserve to be first in line - ism.

[@deeznutz8320]

​@@sr2291 Exactly

[@sr2291]

@@deeznutz8320 I grew up with a parent who did this to other people. It was very embarrassing.

[@4legdfishman]

Very powerful, honest and exactly what America needs to hear, then react positively and in great numbers. I've lost friends and family members due to racism and I have no regrets.

[@craigwalker3227]

This man spoke the God's honest truth.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Why? Much of what's called racism is cultural differences

[@vivianclaiborne7653]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 If we turn that around...''Flip It''...Can cultural differences... cause Racism?.

[@richslater745]

This man has just given me a clear answer he has my respect for being so honest

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

He's repeating rote, "facts," not scholarly data.

[@brendamller]

Mine to

[@RAFIKKhan-gh5sp]

AS A SOUTH AFRICAN WE EXPERIENCED IT FIRST HAND APARTHATE WAS CRUEL

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Cruel and morally inexcusable.

[@seanvales391]

Not according to the perpetrators. They were angels,let them tell it. Nothing but 👹👺👿's

[@christopherd6399]

Which serves to amplify the horrible plight of most countries in sub Saharan Africa. Because people from that part of the continent were flocking to South Africa all throughout apartheid. Horrible state all around.

[@csarebel8657]

Right? The country has so much less crime now!!

[@RAFIKKhan-gh5sp]

@@csarebel8657 non whites ONLY 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@MsMe-zo2uo]

“You can not legislate morality” true statement.

[@hangryturtle9006]

No offense to you, but every piece of legislation is someone’s morality. Why am I not allowed to steal? I need it more than you do

[@mrdexs]

@@hangryturtle9006 How do you mitigate greed? You can't.

[@jcook311]

@@mrdexs Is Lebron greedy for being the best? He creates wealth as do all the other “greedy” (i.e., those competent in their enterprise).

[@mrdexs]

@@jcook311 No Labron is not greedy for getting what a wealthy beyond imagination corporation is willing to pay him. My answer to your question is what you are missing that same corporation who lobbied for tax cuts, is the greed that is able to pay Labron a ridiculous amount of money. Like all these big companies that are some how people too. Citizens United v. FEC, the Supreme Court asserted that corporations are people. Greed.

[@mrdexs]

@@jcook311 🙂 Look up a little video from Martin Luther King titled, coming to get our check. It's not played in The mainstream media definitely not played on the right side. They'll invoke his name in 2 seconds. That small clip is the answer to your question.

[@whalefish83]

So crime statistics are somehow my fault now.

[@frankiedallasjr4817]

We need more people like him in this world

[@ecaldwell9]

OMG! I’ve been saying this all along. YES, everyone needs to hear this reiteration. Thx U Mr. Ellis 😘

[@Theinsideoutsider]

He made so many excellent points but a few that sticks is acknowledgement. So many times I hear denial about systematic racism as if somehow admitting the pain of others is a direct slight to you, it is not. It is the 1st step in understanding and resolving issues vs sweeping it under the rug and attempting to make those that do feel like they're the problem. In America we love to minimalize anything we don't agree with or don't want to hear. It's not being "woke" to be educated or empathetic. Thank you sir

[@grahamt5924]

It's hard being a minority of any ethnic group anywhere.

[@Theinsideoutsider]

@@grahamt5924 agreed. It's difficult to not be self interested. You take that feeling and scale it to the majority group and you set the table for oppressive and or dismissive behavior towards the minority group. This is why it's so important for the people in the majority group to say "whoa this behavior is not cool" which can be hard because 1. It doesn't impact you 2. You are benefiting.

[@grahamt5924]

@@Theinsideoutsider From my experience, if you are a minority just move to where you are a majority.

[@Theinsideoutsider]

@@grahamt5924 that's not just a bandaid it's a bandaid that will create a sore that creates a deeper wound. You do not run from growth you don't attempt to slow down evolution. You educate and create an environment that fosters growth. I get it that's not the easy route but it's the right route and the one that guarantees human prosperity and advancement

[@grahamt5924]

@@Theinsideoutsider You have not been a persecuted minority then. From my experience, if you are persecuted 95% will leave. I just don't understand why the persecuted minorites in America have not left to where they are no longer persecuted.

[@Utoobeedoo]

The part near the end when he said “get uncomfortable” was telling. It’s the very reason these reactionary reforms are being proposed and enacted in various educational systems, most notably in the South. Anything that might make a student feel bad about him/herself is hereby forbidden to be part of the curriculum.

[@dm7561]

White Fragility

[@sylvialawrence4431]

The real fear is having the younger generation discover the possible ugliness of ancestors. Even if cruel, why should any history be hidden?!? It should be studied and discussed to hopefully prevent being repeated.

[@1dantown]

First trump slander at 0:30 .

[@greenapetranslord4870]

That was faster than I expected

[@davidscott1069]

Well said.

[@jarhead4801]

Great presentation. Your breakdown was spot on. Gave me memory of several military situations I have lived through during active duty. Fortunately on most occasions I had people step up and do what was right. My all time favorite example was overseas in Okinawa Japan 1978. Without being long winded, this person became the mentor and example I always tried to aspire too during active duty. Even to this day it still inspires me. I also firmly believe as you, that our education system needs to be re-vamped. Much of what I learned (about slavery, oppression and more)during my college years should have been taught during grade school and higher. Thank you so much. Wishing you much more success on your goal. USMC Ret.

[@tandt7694]

Thank you for your service.

[@Cryingcrys]

I’m in Okinawa now

[@lovelight800]

I don’t even know why I’m crying , thank you Russel !

[@davidmead6337]

I too feel the depth of the truth, with tears of joy to hear it. The articulation of the legacy of racism informs us of a lost experience of care of each other, of suppression of love for us all., of the installation of the story of fear and loss effecting all different cultures and people. The message of Mr. Ellis should be in every pulpit of every church in that single Sunday hour of separation/segregation in the USA, bringing the true and free message of Love,

[@melaniejean85]

Maybe you are crying because he is speaking an awful, painful truth that has been so toxic to or country and more importantly, toxic to each other. Happy new year to you, let's hope for a great year. Peace.

[@donnalittle5453]

I refuse to listen to crazy people BullCrap!

[@TonyRome402]

I have enormous respect for you. Thank you for presenting the facts and saying what needs to be said; excellent presentation.

[@junefarmer641]

As a white female who grew up in Detroit I saw a lot of racism. I was also lucky enough to be exposed to many different cultures. When I left Detroit I literally shook the dust from my feet and never looked back! I was so disgusted by the bad attitude of most of the people living there that it took a very long time to purge that from my system. Now I am very grateful to say that I see what's on the inside of a person, NOT what is on the outside! Thank you so very much for your 15 minutes! 🌞🌞🌞🙏

[@1NitaJAustin]

❤❤❤❤

[@alberickadomo6132]

💗💗💗💗

[@mzafonte6840]

Most blacks are racists. You are subscribed fake white person.

[@KnockoutInvesting]

Most white ppl today live in white neighborhoods. It's actually more segregated than ever lol.

[@dfaro8453]

Love will always win. May god bless you. ❤

[@alexlalani337]

What magnifies the problem is the people in charge of change particularly some GOP congressmen are the ones who feel like they are losing something by providing equity to all.

[@kneecaps2000]

No..they reflect the mindset of the people who keep them their, the voters and the donors...He started with Trump in the talk, Trump didn't create it...he rode it to the White House. The GOP agenda is the voter base agenda.

[@markmorizio3525]

Lol.

[@skotters]

12:25 I can't believe a grown man with breath in his lungs walked onto a stage and said those words to a group of people. Accessory to murder? Folks, there isn't even a reason to sit at a table and share a beer with this man and have an honest dialogue. When someone has moved into the realm of saying silence is tantamount to murder, convincing that individual that they're in the wrong is a complete waste of time in itself.

[@lewissmith3960]

Exactly

[@mateo10734]

Struck a nerve did he? Y’all are so pressed in these comments and he didn’t even say anything bad/wrong lol. You ever heard of Emmet Till? These comments expose exactly what he’s talking about.

[@connernickerson5509]

​@@mateo10734 emmet till is dead, and definitely not my problem

[@mateo10734]

@@connernickerson5509 I am tho watch ya self

[@whitemoose8667]

@@mateo10734 Why do you idiots even type in ebonics? I know your using your chimp feet to type but come on

[@justmyopinion9883]

Thank you, Mr Russell Ellis, for sharing this magnificent conversation. I wish more people could understand what you're talking about.

[@robertgoines1831]

Yo this man is my hero. Plain + cut to the gut his life experiences and his realization that he was the problem + he became a advocate to end racism and discrimination against any minority. My man. 😊✌