"The New Jim Crow" - Author Michelle Alexander, George E. Kent Lecture 2013

Michelle Alexander, highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate, Associate Professor of Law at Ohio State University, and author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, delivers the 30th Annual George E. Kent Lecture, in honor of the late George E. Kent, who was one of the earliest tenured African American professors at the University of Chicago.
The Annual George E. Kent Lecture is organized and sponsored by the Organization of Black Students, the Black Student Law Association, and the Students for a Free Society.
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[@azysrael1111]

Who's watching in 2020 with me

[@alejandrarodriguezsanchez6667]

this should be played in all tv networks, in all radio stations, all podcasts, everywhere!

[@BradyPostma]

5:11 - "But I am deeply disturbed..." These days, we all are.

[@danielscheinhaus5210]

@@alejandrarodriguezsanchez6667 Unfortunately, those networks and radio stations are owned by members of the 1% who support Jim Crow. For hearing this, for being able to hear this, we must thank Google

[@juliamathis165]

I am watching, racism still going on. Very sad.

[@SlackKeyPaddy]

Watching what, more of the same status quo ? LOL

[@kevnar]

She never looked at her notes once. This is a woman who speaks from a beautiful heart, and a brilliant mind.

[@MrPannra]

You're a fucking idiot, within 2 minutes of this more than hour long video she looks directly at her notes. Fucking idiot.

[@kevnar]

Michael long Someday, you'll realize that your mommy really did love you, and you won't have to attack random people on the internet anymore.

[@jimmymags6516]

Kevlar, what exactly did you agree with

[@jimmymags6516]

C Fruean she wants to release most inmates from prison . Do you want these ex-cons living on your block

[@jimmymags6516]

C Fruean its not a majority. Its about 50%, question still stands, do you want them living near you

[@blacksinglemotherhood9742]

I was here 4 years ago and i am here again! You opened our eyes, never stop ma'am! Never!!

[@1ACORNLAWN]

@paul lennon you know, quit playing ignorant , or maybe, just maybe, you are not playing

[@sobeliever1638]

@paul lennon If you can't acknowledge that where poverty, lack of education and infrastructure exists crime rates increase you won't be part of the solution so why are you even watching this video?

[@mudassirnazar8485]

2022 and still going. This gem will last as long as KZbin lasts to enlighten the people

[@ogeorgev]

This was probably one of the most emotional, awakening speeches I've heard. The fact that it dates back to 2013 and yet is so relatable is baffling. Our world, not just the U.S., needs an awakening. From all of us.

[@johnscanlon2598]

Too bad most of it is bullshit

[@zayidblackmoor]

Nothing has really changed; @ least not 4 The Betterment of Indigenous Black Americans. 146Yrs & counting.

[@jollyrancherchick]

@@zayidblackmoor Who are defined as "Indigenous Black Americans"?? I don't think I've ever heard someone use that term before.

[@marthaalvarez8872]

Yes indeed thank you

[@Brawn18Bauer]

People are awakening now because cellphones in hands, cameras, truth comes out. The systems policies have been the biggest lie against this story, makes the policy holders and make truly guilty which they should be in jails.

[@sarahdangerclark]

She's a great speaker, but her book, is really where all the in-depth detail is. If anyone is still questioning the reality of this issue, pick up this book, and look at the enormous amount of sources that is sighted. I'm a white, middle class, woman and I would have never considered any of this had I not picked up her book. Definitely inspires change.

[@kattynaking]

Will do! 🙌

[@BradyPostma]

I have her book, a hand-me-down from a college student who was assigned it as part of her degree. It's past time for me to read it.

[@aliciah6005]

@@BradyPostma will you post cites? For us who can't get it at the moment.

[@BradyPostma]

@@aliciah6005 - I live in Washington County, Utah. The only big city near here is Las Vegas. I was going to recommend somewhere online to buy it, but I see what you mean about having a hard time getting a copy. Check local libraries, too. Lots of them are back open, at least curbside pickup, and if they don't have it they can usually get it from another library.

[@chocolatewoman926]

So true. She knows of what she speaks.

[@robertmallettebey941]

Excellent data. After 22 years in Federal and State prison. I became a Algebra 1 Certified Teacher for Baltimore City Public School Systems at Fredrick Douglass High School across from Mondawmin Mall...Thank you for your candor and clarity...

[@mariannagreenwood8307]

Keep up the good work.

[@gtrichur11]

This is a lecture that deserves much more attention.... There is a tremendous dignity in Michelle Alexander's analysis and understanding of the racial present and collective futures facing the United States.

[@GenaGilder]

I love you Mrs. Alexander! Malcolm and Martin and all the other Civil Rights leaders who died trying to make this country equal for all would be so proud of you!

[@jimmymags6516]

This woman is saying there's been too many blacks in prison . Martin Luther was a nonviolent man and did not approve of blacks selling or using drugs. Malcolm , like most Muslims , was against blacks committing crime and using drugs or alcohol. You think this woman is for equal rights, lol. What about the rights of the kids and business owners who must circumvent her criminals just while going about there day

[@GenaGilder]

Good thing this is America. You have a blessed day!

[@jimmymags6516]

Is that your best rebuttal. You're so misinformed you should write a book called the new Jim Crow

[@GenaGilder]

Since you are so knowledgeable, YOU write a rebuttal to the book. I gave my opinion; you gave yours. This is America. Now go tell the world...I have no time for Internet trolls...PEACE, LOVE, and HAIR GREASE. :)

[@jimmymags6516]

By resorting to name calling am I to assume you are afraid to reply to me. Did I mistake you for a proud intelligent woman capable of a simple debate ? My main critique of the book and of people who agree with it, is. Why would you as a black woman want more criminals on the streets. Isn't it hard enough to raise a kid in the inner cities ? I hope you have the chance to raise your kids in an area free of crime . What exactly is it that you agree with ? We will have more PEACE with less criminals

[@SedricR.]

Great Lecture, this sister is speaking real truth.

[@tcalip2968]

The truth about defending Men with records of all Races especially the Black Race is the taking advantage that comes with this defense. If we defend our Men and ask them to be straight with us. That becomes the most difficult task at hand for them. The Police will see how we are being used and come after us for always getting them out of trouble. If Men know that they are always going to have Someone to get them out of trouble. The Men are more inclined to be nonchalant about being responsible. The same for this Administration today March 18, 2022. This Administration feels like they are supported Democrats and Republicans so they are comfortable going after People and illegally having us wait in a justice system they appointed. Therefore, they are the ones not moving us forward because they have appointed these Supreme Court Justices. We are far from stupid. The issue I have with defending Men is behind your back they will cross you like you never did anything but wrong to them. They will play both sides to discredit you if they get caught red handedly doing wrong. The Police is their twins. If you speak to the Police. They will behave as if you are working for them and telling on People. It is very difficult to trust any of them. Most of them have their own agendas. Most often that agenda is self absorbed. That is what the biggest problem is in America with helping People. These are the twins of our history that set good People back all the time. These People expect us to keep fighting for them while they keep disrespecting us like we are weak. I cannot respect these types. I am going to fight for Myself because I have self control. I know how to do right. I know how to mind my business and manage my own money without getting into unnecessary trouble. The troublemakers are transparent. They will not take my kindness for weakness or my life with their immature games. This dysfunctional and reckless game should be called. "Grow the hell up!" How many People have to keep dying for childish People. How about that.

[@tomekanixon9829]

I truly believe that this message needs to get out, like world wide. This is maybe a long shot, but how many of us would love to see her book in the form of a TV series where each chapter would come to life with true experiences and examples. Some of us learn and retain more by visualizing what is being taught.

[@clytchan]

Eloquent, intelligent, thought-provoking, and profound from beginning to end. It’s obvious she did her homework, and she’s also speaking from experience. She is to be celebrated. I’m sure the “powers-that-be” are already trying to come up with ways to silence her, because the truth of what she’s saying can crumble their long-running and despicable agenda.

[@erikstone2321]

Lol what are you talking about?!? Maybe time to put the crack pipe down

[@jerrycampbell7015]

I was taking American History at a predominantly white college when I read her book. Her book is a crash course on post Civil War American history. Buy it!

[@SP.4]

Shy from Philly 🌺 thanks for that info, I will buy her book immediately❣

[@bwill8706]

I’m about to order her book from Amazon. I’ve never been a reader but that’s about to change. My ancestors were lynched and murdered for learning to read and write. Here I am taking it for granted.

[@erikstone2321]

Lies! No one was lynched for knowing how to read and write! They were lynched for being disgusting criminals often raping White women and children and black supremacist organizations would hire them great lawyers to get them off. Justice would not be served in the court of law so some individuals took justice into their own hands! Who can blame them? Why should a rapist or murderer be able to go free?

[@TWN321]

28:15 "My great crime wasn't in refusing to represent an innocent man. My great crime was in imagining that there was some path to racial justice that did not include those we view as guilty..." - Powerful...

[@Getgoing21]

this is really inspirational. my name is jeffrey francis and I am a convicted felon and the same thing happened to me. the da scared me into take a plea so I wouldn't go to prison I was 18 and terrified of the stories I heard of prison, Im 30 now and after doing 5 years in prison Im getting my life together. I went to prison becuse of course i commited a crime but my job let me go when they found i i was a felon and that destroyed me

[@bayybeebella3928]

She brought tears to my eyes! The discrimination doesn't end with the criminal system, it also happens with the resume. They weed us out by name, regardless of our skills or job history. It's sickening how although blacks built this country we are at the mercy of a system that was never built for us!

[@NchukymKymIAmBerry]

Bella's Light RIGHT! Sadly even as our white counterparts preach how everything is fair and level to this day, and racism is dead; the Supreme Court still has black people listed as cattle. Not even humans in 2015. I wonder why although we are told to let the past go, move on and forget about the past, it is just fine for them to pursue and carry out daily the core hatred they have toward us. NOT ALL, but the numbers increasingly dangerous.

[@jujubee90275]

Keep your head up!!!!💜

[@RBG-ez7pd]

This is literally not true.

[@nrolo3356]

@@AngeliquesGold wow...what isn't racist to you people?

[@borngreat-4-life930]

Their time is up. Everything happening has already been prophesied. stay in love not hate.

[@wantobeaprincess]

This is the third time I have watched this, and it makes me cry. I am white, British, and care with a passion. The scariest thing is the private prisons being listed on the stock exchange. Bless Michelle Alexander .... I will share this where ever I can

[@dynasty5618]

Yeah what's really scary if you come across a Judge who holds stock in said Prison....✌

[@mrapril15]

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[@thehuntx]

Why sure it do your just another undercover demon.

[@hectorfairley895]

Apropos to private prisons, wealth generated by the exploitation and subjugation of descendants of American slaves was, (and still is ), a bonanza for America's capitalist elites.

[@jeragenhope6822]

six years later i picture you screaming at black people who know the truth, kneeling in the streets every time a black guy walks by, demanding mail in voting so black ppl can vote too and going to rallys that are pro death to police and white ppl.

[@trux7744]

That was a extremely powerful speech made by a very articulate and deep thinking black woman!! Michelle Alexander would be the best choice for this nation, for this country, if she ever sort office as President of These United States! She would have my vote, and many others as well!

[@TravisBridges]

This made me cry but it also gave new meaning to what my soul has suffered emotionally. It hurts to hear but I’m better for having the knowledge of some reasons why.

[@cinderbliss]

Wonderful presentation. Ms. Alexander's movement she has described is what is happening now!

[@afletcher257]

@Eve - Just imagine this presentation was posted 7 yrs ago! What she presented has been happening decades after decades... and yes we see it today. Like Ms. Alexander share, all the "No Colors Allowed" signs have come down; but today there are signs; but not in plain view, but please believe, there are signs still posted - just hidden

[@XxBringBackThePastxX]

Great lecture, it's sad because you can see the pain in her eyes and voice, we must do better and we will do better.

[@jimmymags6516]

+XxBringBackThePastxX Nope , The black situation is only getting worse

[@danielscheinhaus5210]

More and more of us have begun to feel that pain. The numbers and impatience with change will reach a point where we make that change happen.

[@joseamirandajr3723]

We Will !!!

[@mrapril15]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYS7Yoelr5mIZ8k I apologize!

[@SP.4]

Shy from Philly 🌺 you are right, I can see she feels the pain I feel with most of my family behind bars😭 she represented my family well❤

[@charleswilliams8248]

Smart, intelligent, articulate, insightful, bold, black, beautiful! That’s who she is!

[@edparedes123]

Amazing speech! What a beautiful heart. We have a lot work needs to be done but, it starts with us first. Looking into our neighbor whatever color he or she is and loving them as we love ourselves.

[@mns8732]

she admits complicity in the system, while she could have chosen to look away, climb the financial ladder like most of us. and most of her colleagues would support that decision. that's courage plain and simple.

[@SP.4]

Shy from Philly 🌺 you are right about that, and we all need to join her plight❤🙏🏿

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

What planet are you on? She's making a fortune out of race baiting. She's selling the poison of victimhood and hurting the black community.

[@SP.4]

@@JohnSmith-su3ze Unfortunately we both reside on the planet that the minority white race wants to control with injustice and slavery‼💯 But the devil is a liar and the creator will take care of the evil in time‼🙏🏿

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

​@@SP.4 Search 'Facts About SLÁVERY They Don't Teach You at School' on youtube and listen to an educated black men tell you the truth about slavery Tell me one thing Thomas Sowell says that is untrue

[@SP.4]

@@JohnSmith-su3ze My ancestors, myself, my friends, and my African History is proof enough for me‼💯

[@stenyethanmathews945]

I used to work as a nurse in a jail in the midwest. Most depressing job ive ever had.

[@nicandriestevez8444]

After i got convicted and did my time i came home to a life sentence of discrimination against criminal background! But i was blessed to succeed regardless but i can see why many give up!

[@bretwilson5582]

We love you my queen. Spoke with eloquence passion,dignity,clarity and character not to mention truth. 😇😇🥰

[@HakimCrampton]

One of the most important and prolific Speeches since the times of Dr. King and Malcolm X

[@alejandrarodriguezsanchez6667]

@Alpha Orionis 911 go fuck yourself bitch

[@miyojewoltsnasonth2159]

@Alpha Orionis 911 Please explain what you mean.

[@lmeola2673]

@@alejandrarodriguezsanchez6667 hi

[@marcusvachon845]

This is a lady that we need. We do not need Kamala Harris. Harris, as Attorney General of California, she protected cops that brutalized Black people.

[@miyojewoltsnasonth2159]

@@marcusvachon845 Does Michelle Alexander have an interest in being a politician?

[@ChristianReuben]

Beautiful + intelligent. I love when speakers share their personal growth. Thank you for sharing this Prof. Michelle. This is an eye-opener. Prefer this to 13th. Definitely reading the book.

[@shah201219]

Salutes, what an inspiration this great professor is. 🙌🙌🙌

[@DeeKnit7]

A 'Great', presentation. This is so timely and needs to be heard by all.

[@THECHAZMANXXX]

You notice how she hardly is never looking at her notes? She's speaking this evil truth in such a beautiful way from the heart....

[@aliciah6005]

7 years ago, and nothing has changed. :(

[@patsyratliff244]

@@ashthebash66 you are speaking without facts and try keeping your opinion to your self if you can't give positive resolutions.

[@aliciah6005]

@@ashthebash66 no. Good one tho

[@allanaringo]

@@patsyratliff244 Ifyou dont do your research have to be given facts, then you slow down personal education. A simple google search can help

[@kaylouisecook366]

that's what's so depressing to me!

[@lordofthecats6397]

I think there is one difference, even if it's a small one and that's awareness. Mainly because of cellphones and social media more people are becoming aware of how America is two different countries. Also the opioid crisis may have helped show more people that the "War on Drugs" has done jackshit. Unfortunately awareness has also increased among people who wish to perpetuate the system. The language has changed once again even if the meanings are the same. So while things have definitely changed, I honestly don't know if we're better off as a country than when this talk was given.

[@soulsister2410]

What the speaker is saying is so true. To many people in our Black community, do not realize the truth of what she is saying, and how it affects us all in some ways.

[@dr.deannaellis-chopin7433]

Opened up my blind eyes....thank you Dr. Alexander.

[@littleBrownDwarf]

this woman deserves to go down as a national hero. saw her speak about 4 years ago, i've never seen so many jaws drop. truly revolutionary.

[@SP.4]

Shy from Philly 🌺 you are right about that she is a leader and hero‼🙏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LordRykard9376]

Well she spits a bunch of lies which explains the jaw drop.

[@barbaraknight1349]

@@LordRykard9376 go home where you belong. Enjoy your denials until captivity

[@suavelleadams5694]

She's shedding a Whole bunch of Light and exposing a lot of corruption !

[@SP.4]

Shy from Philly 🌺 you are right and Biden and Kamala need to do something, like letting my 70 year old father out of prison who is sick with COVID-19 and wheel chair bound❣

[@elisemuhammad1162]

You go my sister you hit it right on the mark. You is an inspiration and hope for anyone who cares to listen!! Peace and love!!.

[@seanwright8786]

A much needed message that seriously challenges people who've grown comfortable sitting on the sidelines. This wasn't a "great speech "....it was a snapshot of where we are at and what we're really surrounded by. Look at the picture carefully.

[@darrylcrane253]

If this speech right here isn’t indicated of the times we are living in in 2020. It’s almost scary how right she was back in 2013

[@arleneholder9032]

Her opening views were shared by me as well. Once I heard someone had a criminal records I was like wow!! The racism is sytemic, police have been in their jobs long enough to know how to stick it to you real good. If they want to make your lives hell they can. Thank God for the ones who have morals, principles and integrity. To hell with the ones who dont!. Karma will get you all in the end. The reason so many blacks are in jail is an issue of power and economics. They know you dont have money to throw at a lawyer or to fight these cases. If we did, they wont be exhibiting the behaviors they do towards us. We all are getting an education here. God bless her, may he allow her to continue to use her gifts to speak truth to the powers that be and to this unjust society.

[@JuanLopez-rl7ry]

Like what? Listen to Jesse Lee Peterson

[@mrapril15]

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[@KTravRuNEr]

This has been going on for a long time. It didn’t just show up.

[@vivianclaiborne7653]

@@KTravRuNEr You are so right. and I've been here for Hundred of years, and it's still, going on, and it's too late to ''FIX''...and ''GOD''...is tired, of the Foolish- ness. He's angry, because the ''Europeans''...who are still walking among us, ''NOT''...all Europeans ''Hate''....Us...so don't be silly, we Know that. And because I've been here for So...Long, I know some ''STUFF'' I've always Kept, Hope, and Faith, Alive, but when ''GOD''...gets' Tired, Look for Him to show us, as He leads us. Rev. M.L. King, said in one of his later spee- ches....''I believe, I've led my People, into a burning house, and they can't get ''OUT''...I've thought of that speech Often, then I look around, and 2022, won't be any better than,''2021''..without ''Donald Trump''..''INSURRECTION''.. That'll never happen again. See what this looks like, in 2023?

[@PaleoAthletics]

I love this talk!!!!!!! Thank you for dealing with such a huge cancer in this society. We have been controlled far too long by the elite!!!!!!! Love your spirit and your heart! Love your humanity!

[@mariedrake1291]

I seen her speak at IN. I. N.W., She held my attention and moved me to tears. I bought her book and will never forget her infinite wisdom...

[@derrickthomas1379]

We need to embrace self sufficiency and turn away from equality.

[@AGENDIALOYS]

She spoke coherently and lucidly for over an hour without repeating things. So gentle in the way she speaks yet, so incisive. Prof Michelle Alexander, you are not only of one the best orators of our time, you are an outstanding advocate for social, economic and political justice. Beautiful inside out. Thank you for such a lecture. I watched everything and we promise to be ambassadors for change........A speech made in 2013 can still make headline news in America in 2020 because nothing seems to have changed over there.

[@stevewoodson4635]

Book of judges

[@stevewoodson4635]

Matthew 16 :21

[@memphisbass2]

This video should have 100 million views. At least.

[@gtrichur11]

A speaker with tremendous integrity!

[@carolburns3698]

Checkmate!!! This is so relevant to what’s happening in our society today. Thank you for this much needed discussion

[@AUDIO2AUTO]

She brought tears to my eyes..I love the passion..

[@nataliawright6749]

Powerful and inspiring. She gave very clear cut direction on where we as a people need to go with this. Thank you so much Michelle!

[@DavidThomas-me6pi]

Yeah, you need to stop having babies out of wedlock and you need to stop committing crimes.

[@karenmcgee1869]

This is a very important and real speech! Very much needed today.

[@itzanonmoose8328]

I'm so glad I watched this and listened to the New Jim crow audio book. In the wake of the black lives matter movement in the UK as a white person I decided to educate my self on the plight of minority's. After learning more from the speakers book as well as other material I will never underestimate the disadvantages black people are faced with. I wish I had a company to hire and give an ex offender a chance, but i don't. Instead i will go forward being careful that I don't display any unconscious bias my self and will no longer believe racism in UK is all but gone. Its not, its real and I will never be a part of it. PS: Any book, or talk recommendations on this subject?

[@mikefish8226]

I can recommend that you stop sniffing your own farts, if that helps.

[@Barbara_Strauss]

I must help stop this in my lifetime. Very disturbing reality.

[@SlackKeyPaddy]

Hit the streets Lady NOW~!

[@paulagiles9124]

I agree 100%.

[@ddickson1167]

Now I can no longer claim ignorance. Now it's a conscious decision. Am I, now that the dust and sleep have been taken from my eyes, a racist or a person of integrity and moral courage?

[@sandraalexander2227]

You maybe both. But that's only if you have the courage to challenge your racism and do the neverending work of rejecting implicit bias (racist ideas) and promoting and espousing anti-racist ideas.

[@jonathanpiercy7314]

Depends on what you do with your new knowledge!!

[@abdulraheem415]

I've read her book 2 times now and I'm still learning from it today....It has made me look around at young black men different...

[@barrygough4167]

Very deep and true words of wisdom and research and intelligence . Awesome speech absolutely brilliant.

[@Brolee123]

I am so glad I listened, I work as a Judicial Assistant and see for myself the unfair as far as numbers is concerned as the jailing on Black, and Brown children.

[@javalina7902]

this is a really important lecture. the manner in which she lays out the facts of this argument is so clear that any person of good faith will be persuaded. i have seen this a long time coming, but it is tough convincing people bc they don't want to see their society in this light. regardless we have to make this right.

[@edsmart6073]

I absolutely love this woman. Her courage, insight and understanding on this matter is heaven sent. Read her book….one of my most interesting reads ever…..that confirmed my beliefs that brown people in America are targeted. Salute sister

[@erikstone2321]

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time!!! No group is specifically being targeted! You have successfully been brainwashed!

[@vickkinorton1805]

Dear Michelle Alexander you are on 🎯. God bless you 💙

[@ntu9259]

When I saw this Professor, on C-Span, during the previous administration. I was gonna purchase a copy of the book. Now that I've heard this prof, speak, I'll need at least half dozen, for the fathers! WELL DONE, "Keep On Movin!"

[@MsrossBee]

I read this book and there is also a study guide. She truly speaks from the heart.

[@kenmacleod7225]

A great book that should be required reading for anyone who thinks freedom came in 1865, but hardly anyone reads history these days. That's a big problem if you want to know the details about where you came from and how you got to where you are now.

[@anurseinthekitchen6442]

Wow...that was amazing. So sad that things have gotten worse 😔

[@Lovie2011]

Thank you so much Michelle Alexander, for bringing to light the real reason behind the war on drugs. I applaud you on your research and effort to do, what may be perceive as the impossible by human standard, but as a child of God, I know you was given this to you while you was yet in the womb, because Almighty God had equipped you to do this work for him to help the helpless. Thank you for giving hope to the hopeless and insight to the unknowing. God bless you and family!! Love And Peace.

[@starsareangels]

Thank you Michelle Alexander for this great speech.

[@moth450]

I turned on the black entertainment TV channel and watch sitcoms all day. Music videos to learn the next stupid dance or challenge. Nothing like this ever showed to me

[@garygoodin1426]

Who decides what is required reading in the public schools. They made me read Malcolm X in high school and it was eye opening but The New Jim Crow, the book, would make a huge impact on our at risk youth if it became required reading because our youth dont see the traps and landmines in tbeir path.

[@moth450]

@@garygoodin1426 I heard that book was edited after x was killed. Alex Hailey was govt informant. Not credible. ..roots? Was fiction my friend. It's classified as fiction . To make you believe blacks came from Africa, when blacks were here we america was "found". No slave ships ever found. Not preserved. Fiction

[@iart2838]

she is from my town Ashland, Oregon we're proud of her. Brilliant and gorgous. Thank you for this work.

[@terrancemaye6380]

Everybody protect this lady! ✊🏾

[@jacklepino7805]

This woman is incredible. What a brute force of nature. Im speechless being confronted with here strength, compassion, competence. Im impressed to see her fighting for such an important cause for years and still staying strong and compassionate.

[@LordRykard9376]

Het lecture is built on lies.

[@michaelknowlin3921]

I've listened to this speech at 25 times. One of the most awakening speeches I've ever heard. I made my son listen to it and challenged him to have his peers listen. I know some have.

[@raphaeldonkorjr5692]

Eye opening indeed, God keep you Dr. Alexander

[@shanageddins1694]

Awesome speaker! We've got a lot of work to do. Praying for a great awakening in America.

[@NchukymKymIAmBerry]

I will be buying her book!!! I love the truth to this.

[@NchukymKymIAmBerry]

JiveLive2G ignorance is not always bliss. See you the nearest jailhouse near you.

[@xyere4984]

I can see clearly now the reign is gone. Your awakening and sharing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@yusufsalahuddin9497]

Thank you and God Bless you, Michelle Alexander..

[@evecoll5557]

She is so beautiful in out . Love this sister 🥰

[@alvinjackson8977]

For Michelle Alexandria one city at a time God bless you.🤔👌🙏❤

[@AntonioValenzuela303]

This is a great Lecture.. amazed by her strength and knowledge.

[@danielroman9022]

Namaste, Thank you for thisind opener, Thank you for raising my consciousness on something I had very little knowledge of my gratitude Thank you

[@larryjones5655]

As true today, as when she first spoke...simply honest, straightforward, and powerful. "Keep on, keeping on, fighting the good fight".

[@UssamaAbdulrahman]

powerful,informative,very insightful,a delight to watch and contemplate over!!

[@fthcm101]

Michelle Alexander did a great piece in the historical documentary Hidden Colors 2.

[@II-sn6rm]

Ussama Abdulrahman stop playing the victim. get over it and move on. u oeople been crying this crap 4 years. ENUFF

[@socorrobrown3983]

until it happens to you or someone you know. all non whites are targets at the moment

[@destinysremorse6316]

Socorro Brown they are still in a state of denial of racism

[@worldfreedom1271]

kate p ignorant comment

[@edc3743]

The cell block nowadays is the new auction block. How much prison labor do we have now working for pennies a day if that?! Bloomberg used prisoners for his campaign call center. The sanitation workers in New Orleans ***replaced by prison labor*** because the workers wanted GOOD LABOR CONDITIONS FOR THEMSELVES. How much?

[@edc3743]

​@cobainzlady Thanks BUT PRISONERS NEED TO BE FREED, GET RID OF THE BS DRUG WAR, GET RID OF THE BIDEN FAMILY **SOMEHOW** WHO WROTE THE CRIME/PRISON BILL, etc. THEN CAPITALISM GOES AND SOCIALISM defined simply as workers owning/running the businesses they work in COMES IN and I WOULD SAY THE PRISON POP BY THEN WOULD BE

[@jamesbrookeriii811]

My "SISTER"Thank you so much, for your lecture.And I thank you for being you.

[@lbrent1]

Please send this reality: 2020. 2021....To the members of the Congress , Leaders of All Groups that claim to be in service ; To HUMANITY and changing HISTORY..!!!! This is very needed for HUMANITY....Thank you for your honesty and courage.. Love Peace

[@Mozlove]

Your book has changed my life! never will i look at my nation the same. Not until freedom truly is...

[@funkypunkypine]

This is so full of awesome I hardly even have words for it. She speaks the truth; I'm sorry that some of you either can't hear that or choose not to.

[@Celluloidwatcher]

Nice, enlightening speech. The professor not only mentions the problems, but also recommends solutions to the problems. And lovely to look at, too. Thank you for posting.

[@mdavis9906]

I needed this, thank you sister for your hard work.

[@Anutjahfa]

it is a refreshing feeling to have a sister speaking on our behalf. at a time when we need each other the most. blessing for her, for all she's doing for us. Thank you Michelle Alexander

[@easleeps1]

Her book is amazing. Just finished it. Institutionalized racism in the prison industrial complex is a major problem and it's about fucking time it's getting some mainstream traction. Mostly, thanks to MIchelle Alexander.

[@jimmymags6516]

How does she prove that our institutions are racist

[@marypurvis2498]

Jimmy Mags wow, you're not looking for truth... go away

[@jimmymags6516]

Mary, you should be able to prove that our institutions are racist

[@jimmymags6516]

Mary Purvis Im still waiting for you to prove me wrong

[@easleeps1]

Read her book Jimmy.

[@carlamariarichardson7214]

you know the hardest part of listening to this reality? is keeping the tears from flowing

[@williamhoward8604]

Wow,Wow,Wow. Dr Alexander has the truth so well put, so eloquently spoken and just such an humanitarian she is...She is a reflection of true love and also a warrior! I am from Columbus,OH who is a huge Farrakhan fan, and I would love to know how I could support Dr.Alexander. How did I miss this 7 yrs ago?...(smh) Columbus,OH gives thanks for Michelle Alexander !

[@brittanyleslie9950]

this woman has really opened my mind a lot wider, and her facts her really on point.

[@THECHAZMANXXX]

I'm 27 minutes into this and WOW, even at this point, this is soooo, sooooo, soooooooo POWERFUL....

[@Ingypooo]

She is phenomenal! Great speaker!

[@drewtanner8040]

What a highly intelligent women she is to articulate these problems so well. She is awesome!

[@Mozlove]

just love the fact that your fighting for the ones that no longer can fight....your a beautiful human being that truly embodies everything Great about America... fight on sister fight on!!!

[@brollblack2unity]

We just finished another powerful Black unity party in the Harper park in Atlanta. I would like to thank all the wonderful postive members of our race who cared enough about our race to participate. I want to send shouts out to my wife Jewellean Hill for cooking and to my daughter Kedra Hill for coming and bringing my grandson Kaden to the Black unity party. This is two members of my family who show me support in my mission to help improve our race. I thank God, Jesus and the universe for you two fantastic ladies. 8-17-16

[@MarkJohnson-xm6hy]

This is the first time I have heard her speak, but her words struck me in the face and gave me a cold water of reality on my head.

[@lionelramsal7354]

Brilliant demonstration and charismatic lecture. Mr Lionel Ramsal 🟥