The path to ending systemic racism in the US

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In a time of mourning and anger over the ongoing violence inflicted on Black communities by police in the US and the lack of accountability from national leadership, what is the path forward? Sharing urgent insights into this historic moment, Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff, Rashad Robinson, Dr. Bernice King and Anthony D. Romero discuss dismantling the systems of oppression and racism responsible for tragedies like the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and far too many others -- and explore how the US can start to live up to its ideals. (This discussion, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was recorded on June 3, 2020.)
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[@MichaelJayyKRUMPS]

"The ability to speak doesn't make one intelligent" -Qui Gon Jin

[@RealityTrailers]

“Your silence will not protect you.” ― Audre Lorde, “I decided it is better to scream. Silence is the real crime against humanity.” ― Nadezhda Mandelstam, “When truth is replaced by silence, the silence is a lie.” ― Yevgeny Yevtushenko “Silence isn't golden and it surely doesn't mean consent, so start practicing the art of communication.” ― T.D. Jakes

[@emmn.4307]

@@RealityTrailers all nice a well, it doesn't counter the fact that this movement has idiots running it. Loud idiots, vocal idiots, idiots that don't want to be silent... but idiots nonetheless. You don't understand what M.J. was hinting at, or you're not able to...

[@bellapoof8255]

@@emmn.4307 I agree with you. talking doesn't do anything. Do something. There's more wisdom in silence than a crowd of asking permission for change. MLK did civil disobedience while praying for guidance, Ghandi did civil disobedience while fasting so much he was a threat to none. There are 3 kinds of people. Let's talk. God bless you all.

[@mattiacono4121]

​@1980Punk All lives can't matter until black lives do. The point isn't about saying that black lives are the only lives that matter. It is meant to raise awareness because right now, Black people are being affected the most by this system and that's why we need to change it. I am white, and when I hear, "Black Lives Matter." I agree, and I know my life does as well, but right now, they are facing something that I don't have to face, so I am going to support them and help them, until we are all treated as equal by our system. If the system isn't saying, "All Lives Matter." then we should not either.

[@elisabethpierre1716]

You’re right

[@malenfant21m]

I don't like when people presume intentions. It's an immediate turn-off.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

What were the presumed intentions, Marcel?

[@nadzdanz]

@Xeno Phon "Why am I not allowed to be in KKK but then one black guy looked at me weirdly so he's definitely racist?!"

[@nadzdanz]

@III-GabeN-III No, I'm making fun of people who excuse their racism by saying that other people are racists. I thought the sarcasm was obvious...

[@ryuuseiboi950]

@@nadzdanz You're excusing the racism of other people because of their race. Black people can be racist and should be called out for it. White people can be racist and should be called out for it. You don't get a free pass to be racist.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

@Xeno Phon I don't like when racist af White people scream All Lives Matter because they feel uncomfortable with Black Lives Matter.

[@fsmoura]

How about the path to SAYING GOODBYE AND EACH PEOPLE GO THEIR MERRY WAY TO PURSUE THEIR DESTINY?

[@disruptivetimes8738]

Spoken like a true individualist. Sadly, they cant let you chose your own destiny. Within the collective, there are no individuals, only groups. They see only groups, skin colors, genders etc. They only know white vs. black, poor vs. rich, gay vs. straight, weak vs. strong ad infinitum. Their way of life is the constant struggle for power over others and that means, power over you. Its their way or no way.

[@CitizenSuspect]

@@disruptivetimes8738 sad but true, this is the modern face of cultural Marxism. Evil people acting like its all about equality, people are so niave.

[@FTWIHA]

@@disruptivetimes8738 True Individuality is Humanly Impossible, there is always at least one Person who's similar to another. What forms a Person are the three Correlatives: -Your Genetics (The Way your Brain is Build) -Your Direct Surroundings (Family and Close Friends) -Your Indirect Surroundings (Systems and Events) True Individuality would only be Possible if someone was Formed out of thin Air, completely Isolated from everything else in an Area that was never Influenced by anything else. Which is impossible. So please stop with your "Individualist"-Bullshit and Inform yourself about how anything of this Works before even thinking about giving your Opinion, let alone forming One in the first Place.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

Doesn't work like that in real life. We are all dependent on each other. Even the Blacks some of you see as useless have fought and died for the USA.

[@333STONE]

People must see the irony in pointing out race, when trying to fight racism? Rt? We are human and that should be what is brought to the collective.

[@MRLONG758]

How can you tackle racism without bringing up race. That's like talking about car crashes without bring up cars.

[@Lupgaroo666]

Race is a human designation designed to devide the masses created by who? So they can divide and conquer. When you're down in the trenches, struggling to survive race doesn't matter, it's what kind of human being you are that matters.

[@johnjohntv1195]

@@MRLONG758 The thing is see everyone forgetting is that we must talk about racist _individuals,_ and not use blanket statements e.g. "white people this". and "black people that". Everyone is different. Also, I notice that most people can't even _define_ race to begin with, and people that can, don't seem to agree with each other. This is a problem.

[@MRLONG758]

@@johnjohntv1195 people find it hard define race because is a social construct but that doesn't mean its impact on life isn't felt.

[@FTWIHA]

@idon'tevenknowanymore Human Races probably don't exist anymore, the Thing that comes closest would be Haplo Groups. We're all Probably Mixed Breeds. You're mixing up Race with Skin Color, allthough correlating, it's not the Same.

[@MrGhulamK]

Would be nice with some facts.

[@remyllebeau77]

The left doesn't operate based on facts, especially when the facts are contrary to their narrative. They operate mostly on feelings.

[@packguar6617]

Fact: Black people are 4 times as more likely to get arrested for marijuana posession even though they consume marijuana at the same rate as white people. Fact: Black people are less likely to to get hired compared to white people even when they have the same qualifications. Fact: Black people are more likely to be stopped in traffic by the police. These are just a few facts I wrote from memory. There are hundreds of studies that prove systemic racism against black people.

[@feno12]

@@packguar6617 As above - If we delve into crime statistics based on % of population, it would likely merit as to why your statistics exist. If crime is exponentially higher within a certain demographic then naturally it will be policed more, now that does not excuse assumption on behalf of the police that one is doing something wrong, but it is certainly a factor that needs addressing before progress can be made.

[@kieranb7747]

@@packguar6617 k.

[@MRLONG758]

@@z3rual heres an entire article with links to dozens of statistics and studies done on these topics. www.washingtonpost.com/news/opinions/wp/2018/09/18/theres-overwhelming-evidence-that-the-criminal-justice-system-is-racist-heres-the-proof/

[@johnjohntv1195]

Let's say there are 3 races: X, Y and Z. In year 1, race X commits more crimes than Y and Z. This does not in any way prove that race X is more _likely_ to be arrested for crimes, nor that race X is more likely to _commit_ crimes, the only thing it shows is that in year 1, race X committed more crimes - that's it. Proving _why_ they rank higher is very difficult. At the end of the day, naturally, one race will always feature higher than the others but correlation doesn't always mean causation. To fight racism we need to point the finger at _specific_ instances of racism and use evidence to shut it down, not just throw blanket statements out there.

[@shaunpatryck]

I agree.... but also pointing out racism is whatever someone thinks is racist, logic and critical thinking has left the building when it comes to racism.

[@johnjohntv1195]

@Shaun Riley Unfortunately it seems people can't even agree on what racism is. Unless we work towards settling that issue, then I suppose it may never stop.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

I disagree with you about the difficulty in proving why race X has the highest crime rate. It's rather easy. Race X has the least economic power. Crime and poverty are correlated. People get desperate when they don't have money or opportunity, so they turn to crime. It's true in the United States, in Brasil, in Colombia, all over the world.

[@REGGiiEz]

@@johnjohntv1195 To me institutionalized racism comes down to economic inequality and opression, which historically targets black and brown people in the US and all around the Western World. Poverty is often inherited. This is not just because people are born poor but also because they are not provided with the resources they need to overcome poverty. For example: Poor kids are less likely to succeed in school. This is because their parents cannot afford to buy their children extra books or tuition outside of school. Also poor families often do not have the space their kids need to study quietly (like an own room for each kid). This leads to poor people being less educated and not being able to seek higher education. Where poverty there's crime and where's crime there's overpolicing. The more focus police puts on a specific community the more (minor) crimes they will find and the more poor people will face charges. For example: Dispite black people only using cannabis less than 10% more often they are arrested over 2 times for Marijuana possessions than white people. Another interesting fact: Most people currently in jail or prison have not been charged. Poor people also often cannot afford bail or cannot afford an enduring, expensive law suit and are therefore more likely to sign plea-deals without even having commited a crime, which is why blacks are highly overrepresented in prison population (70% of inmates are black). When you keep in mind the economic disadvantages ex-inmates face once their out this completes the bigger picture. Black and brown people are being made into criminals which then serves as justification for actions like "stop and frisk". Police are subliminally trained to be more suspicious of black people, which makes them more cautious and more likely to use excessive force.

[@REGGiiEz]

@@MariaSantos-em5jv agreed. Also wrote a lengthy comment on that above.

[@toddchavez8274]

>Looks at title "Finally, some answers!" >looks at dislike ratio "uh oh.."

[@binaryvoid0101]

It’s so funny how many times I’ve seen troll farms execute attacks like these 😂😂😂 They rape the dislike button and make comments that reference the dislike ratio. A majority of White Americans and White British citizens support the Black Lives Matter movement. These troll bots are not quitting 😂😂😂

[@user-sv3dm7ws6q]

@@binaryvoid0101 lol there's a silent majority that's tired of the political correct bullshit. that's how you get Trump and Brexit. pls spot me a source for that claim btw

[@user-sv3dm7ws6q]

@@binaryvoid0101 clearly no evidence coming.

[@melodi-dangdut-gembira]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqaWo3aEarCiga8

[@imaginarystranger1974]

@@binaryvoid0101 BLM movement doesn't fight for equality, it fights for the privileges they claim to be against. Not to mention that in the end, they are just used by some politicians to further their own agendas, and noone in BLM seems to notice, too blind to look around themselves.

[@shiv5927]

We're more united than they want us to think

[@Itsraininben]

Exclusionary rhetoric is no way to end prejudice

[@SaudiaYoung]

which Ted talk did you watch? lol

[@Itsraininben]

@@SaudiaYoung the one with Mark Wallberg

[@hillerm]

The new goal isn’t equality, it’s equity, and it’s impossible to achieve equity without discrimination. It’s quite a disgusting way of looking at things, but that’s what the new protestors want. It’s all based on Marxism.

[@Itsraininben]

@@hillerm So just to contrast and clarify, you're talking about equal outcomes vs. equal opportunity?

[@IP180Jae]

All they are arguing about the systematic oppression is actually not provable or individual or group racism in the organization if at all. Please let’s not be brainwashed with this political movement, rather trying to root out and ameliorate the individual or collective racism.

[@SaudiaYoung]

?

[@fullplates]

Systemic.

[@mariolerayous6938]

In the USA there is no current systemic oppression.

[@justworld1000]

@ThatOneAsianBroChick maybe if people provided examples instead of a blanket statement, it might help convince people.

[@michaeld9682]

@ThatOneAsianBroChick you are right. There are laws which discriminate against white males. They need to stop. End racsim now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2Gtnmtuh5ZrqpY

[@endofinnocence5992]

So we will stop adding points to the SAT scores of black students and stop removing points from the scores of Asian students?

[@AbaGootu]

When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination.” Quote by Thomas Sowell:

[@iloveeveryone8611]

nasolem. Fine by me for affirmative action. I don’t agree with women’s shelters though. Women are more at risk of r4pe compared to unsheltered men. That comes with too many consequences.

[@MrPredHunter]

AbaGootu , I absolutely love that man. It’s absolutely tragic that he has not been listened to more. American Hero.

[@halovsbionicle]

@Dr. Bernice King, Please don't be sorry that you have to repeat your father's words so often; they weren't listened to. I remember growing up a poor white boy looking around wondering why no one listened to this great man and it got us exactly where he knew it would and I hope that maybe this time around well listen. I pray it.

[@mus_tard2183]

All the intellectuals in this comment section saying "I miss the old ted" have apparently watched very few Ted talks before because systemic racism has been a topic among them for a loooong time. And frankly I'm pretty baffled by how many free speech warriors get so offended by a yt video saying something they don't like

[@PatKittle]

How about if TED allows EVEN ONE talk by a White person who doesn't apologize for being White??

[@mus_tard2183]

@@PatKittle nobody is apologizing for being white stop being so sensitive

[@Tareltonlives]

KZbin is full of fragile racists being comforted in their bubble

[@babybeel8787]

Yeah obviously Ted Talks had to go with that "systemic racism in the US" narrative

[@brainxtc2171]

Well they’re interested in facts not tears of racist. Go watch Ben Shapiro.

[@steelshepherd6843]

@Sothis My police force is 43% Caucasian, 43% Hispanic, 9% black, and 5% Asian/other. Like all forces, it is made up of the communities where it comes from, and mirrors it within a few percent up or down. Like a mirror, if you don't like what you see, perhaps you should consider the reflection rather than the mirror itself.

[@MrSears_1.618]

Ted talks finally did one on LARPing! I'm a wizard! Who do you choose to be?

[@joshuagenes]

The first question we need to ask ourselves is what data supports the claim that systemic racism exist and what data opposes the claim. Then we need to ask ourselves if the data from either side is corrupted or not. Then (if it exist is some form) we have to ask the question Why?. Claims of systemic racism mean that somehow the system is designed to be racist whether intentionally or not. There are studies showing babies to be racist and preferring people that look like them or their parents nypost.com/2017/04/13/your-baby-is-a-little-bit-racist-science-says/ How do you stop something that is ingrained and should you with babies? If you cannot eradicate it what is the theoretical limit? There will always be one-off instances that are not indicative of the system as a whole. Do you need massive reform because of these one-offs that get blown out of proportion?

[@rajaryansingh2519]

Don't promote misunderstanding. America is not systemically racist.

[@jairaomar4646]

Stop lying to yourself. I can give you tons of reasons why systematic racism exists in the US.

[@Useless22]

The way to end it is to wake up from the dream you’re all in :)

[@mysticmallachi777]

Soon!

[@SB-ou5yp]

Pls tell me this is a George Carlin reference?

[@jacob.forrest_]

More KZbin morons who think racism magically disappeared in the 1960s. Ignorance is bliss

[@sunshinebreeze1]

Id like to say that all of humanities social problems stem from greed, egotism and ignorance. Combined a lethel cocktail as the world witnesses every time a social wound is reopened. I believe the solution is obvious. Education Communication through the understanding all people animals, plants, forests, rivers, oceans etc need respect for their important contribution to all life. Courage Vision

[@ephemeralsamsara]

Christal Joy Breeze thank you.

[@333STONE]

Awesomeness is you

[@dcb151]

We are all ignorant to some degree (I mean face it it is impossible to know everything) and until we can accept and humble ourselves to that human flaw maybe there would be a better chance of keeping an open mind and conducting meaningful dialogue and finding a middle ground... One can dream :/

[@joemarshall4226]

As long as you don't equate public school and mainstream media indoctrination with education.

[@thegrapethief5514]

Thank you for being someone who understands the solution isn’t communism, censorship, and government control over everything. There’s a disturbing number of people who genuinely think that these are the only ways we can fix society even though every attempt has ended in people suffering. We should stop resorting to solutions we’ve already tried that failed and start looking for new ones based on what has worked in the past. This is exactly why politics have become so terrible: everyone is just picking which way to fail instead of looking for new ways to succeed. No one is willing to try and come up with innovative ideas because the majority of relevant conservatives are stuck with their head in a Lost Cause book and the relevant liberals are stuck with their heads in the Communist Manifesto. This is obviously a stretch for both sides, but it’s fairly accurate in the terms of the surprisingly relevant extremes. Despite nearly every instance of socialism and communism failing and causing people to suffer in the process, a surprising number of people cling onto them. They cite that it takes power away from the hands of greedy businesses, but really it just puts it all in the hands of greedy politicians. Meanwhile, conservatives continue writing off things as non-issues until they become so expensive to fix that now their argument is that it would be a waste of money. This is where both sides have failed and need a rejuvenation. The liberals need to bring real issues to the table and propose solutions, while conservatives should make sure that the solution is cost effective and doesn’t set a bad precedent, and just generally keep the government in check without preventing it from acting. This is the dichotomy I think our country can really thrive on if it embraces it. But both sides are more comfortable with arguing and waiting for a majority that will only last a few years anyway. In general we need new ideas to deal with our issues and an improvement to our educational system. We need to stop settling for solutions that don’t work because they look better on paper.

[@travisheart9086]

The Path Forward is God Trust in him Always. And Keep facing him and walking to Him No matter The Outcome. God is 4 Ever Good Amen

[@djsjsmej1861]

Bro what?

[@yomamalikes]

Gererations count towards my musical vocation. I can feel now because they knew how. Without a goal you will never want to need heroes.

[@okisoba]

17:40 How have black communities been targeted? I know some Chicago cops who try to avoid some black communities if they can because of the high levels of distrust. They say if they ask a resident where a gunshot came from (after reports of gunshots) they don’t get an answer oftentimes. Anyway, Just curious who is doing the exploiting and targeting.

[@polaroidphoenix175]

Jim Crow, slavery, a history of oppression. Whenever black people came into economic viability it was burned to the ground. Whenever a black person owned land they got lynched. That's what they mean by the black community has been targeted.

[@kalle-dc7bk]

@@polaroidphoenix175 So this was a long time ago and there is no targeting of black communities in america today. What's your point?

[@666j1]

@@kalle-dc7bk his point is to blame external factors and blame everything and everyone else for his lack of success in life. indian-americans make 100k on average, i dont see them complaining constantly about the british empire

[@Kilamanjaro009]

@@polaroidphoenix175 Stop explaining the obvious to these Nazis, they have always pretended to not see their own racism.

[@FrangoTraidor]

@@polaroidphoenix175 i thought that the black community had been targeted for always being the end recipient of endless affirmative action, gibs, reparations, quotas and humanitarian aid

[@aswinkrishna5042]

I miss the old ted talks

[@GuitarZombie]

systemic racism is undefined, unspecific and means nothing until detailed

[@morgainenyc]

Lol. What’s it like being an ignorant bigot?

[@GuitarZombie]

@@morgainenyc OK here is your mission. Fix systematic racism. You say I am a racist bigot but I have declared nothing of the sort. I may be on your side. So lets fix systematic racism, should we define what that is? identify specifics? You are a bad troll

[@ravioli3807]

@@GuitarZombie Remove police unions, raise police wages while increasing the hurdles needed to become an officer, such as a check on your criminal record, certain degrees, longer training time, etc. Once one is fired, they can not be hired again in another department. That's a start.

[@fsmoura]

*~ 13 ~ 55 ~*

[@peterjol]

making it financially worthwhile for people to start sharing the jobs we need people to do and working LESS would go a long way to solving racial problems...an intelligent person should be able to work out for themselves why that would make an enormous difference to the problem.

[@truthteller3696]

Either way the Mexicans will take all our jobs for reasonable salaries

[@makensonpierre5379]

Ted thanks done to you

[@feargodalonefeargodalone8533]

Walnut Creek CA. is the “poster city” for systemic racism ideologies and behaviors. God is Love.

[@JDizzlePowah]

In response to the first gentleman invited to speak, he mentions a great debt is owed to black people, on the opposite end of that argument you have people like shelby steele who has said previously that the problem with black America is white guilt and the fact that we feel the need to now over compensate for what we have done in the past, welfare, affirmative action and so on. Thus creating a need to rely on whites again as opposed to going out and pursuing education and careers etc. I'd be interested to hear his thoughts on shelby's statement. Not my words I'd like to point out, I am a keen observer on the topic and consider all points of view.

[@misterlyle.]

Well said, JDizzlePowah. It is often the case that opposing perspectives are not allowed. I find that legitimate issues are packaged with other policies that are unrelated or unacceptable.

[@truthteller3696]

Wait you said not my words. My bad. Hey could you tell me whose words they Are then? Thanks

[@MrPredHunter]

JDizzlePowah , how I only wish they would bring up those who don’t have an agenda with some Org. Tied to it. Not all, but several on panel had clear bias message in order to push agenda. Would love to have had Thomas Sowell on this panel.

[@joshuaanderson8449]

These ideas are all great, but what if we all just stopped being racist? Has anyone thought about that?

[@ThisNameIsBanned]

As long as so many gangs pillage the cities, racism will never go away. Black claim to fear for their lives, but did you ever visit a area with violent gangs ? That is a legit fear for your life, and that has absolutely nothing to do with the police, which are the only straw to allow any sort of order and prevent these violent thugs from ruling the streets. Lawful black people have nothing to fear, but the drug infested gang world should never ever be accepted (as some even claim thats part of black culture, and thats insanity).

[@hansonlee5847]

@@ThisNameIsBanned Have you been in the shoes of lawful blacks? You do know that most of them struggle to survive because of how the system is brutal against them? Poor communities can't get a good education for social mobility, a living wage to reduce the incentives for crime, or ocial programs that foster community building. Also, it doesn't help when police have statistically been more biased against dark skinned minorities. Riots are awful and hurt the minority communities as well (Korean and black businesses were devastated by LA riots), but ask yourself why do people resort to such evil?

[@CitizenSuspect]

@@ThisNameIsBanned that applies to poor white areas too.

[@speciosae]

That would require a large amount of awareness that some people just don't want to deal with for multiple reasons, such as freedom of expression and freedom of speech. I appreciate this input.

[@otakuman6049]

We did boy's racism is more

[@elroyemmanueld7]

I'll believe in an end to or of systemic racism in America when I see it. Too many discussions and presentations on this topic have been caused to dangled hope for a better tomorrow in our faces far too long without us seeing any actual change being effected.

[@alanroberts7916]

But people are being conditioned to play their roles with no questions asked. And then with the outcome you said of too much talk of systemic racism and no progress. Too bad for our whole country.

[@aaronlandry3934]

What if we just ended racism by not acknowledging race? People that think and talk about race are losers and not really good company and we need to universally acknowledge that

[@mathman43]

It's all in your head. Work hard and stop making excuses.

[@user-xq4xz7cf3o]

18:33

[@JK_JK_JK]

Institutional racism: Constitution of Liberia Article 27 b. "In order to preserve, foster and maintain the positive Liberian culture, values and character, only persons who are Negroes or of Negro descent shall qualify by birth or by naturalization to be citizens of Liberia."

[@almondshackleford715]

I would like for someone give me a example of systemic racism in the U.S. in today's society. Ives never seen it.

[@jordanpeters3746]

Whilst this may seem off topic it is a fact that I, as a white man, experience "institutional prejudice" ...coming from other white people. The experiences I have are very similar to those experienced by black people. I have had a number of conversation with black people about what its like to be "treated as an inferior"(I'm specifically focussing on behaviour by people who openly act towards others of a different race, etc. as if they are "inferior"). It is a fact that black people whose behaviour doesn't attract attention generally suffer less of this type of hostility because of "who they are" than I do. I can be with a group of white people and nobody takes any notice of me. There's nothing about my appearance that attracts attention ... but when I start talking everything changes. The 'Institutional prejudice" side of things exists in my medical records. I'm having outpatient treatment. There is a heading: COMORBIDITY ... now a 'Morbidity'is defined as a "disease process". If I had a broken leg, for instance, it wouldn't be a 'Morbidity'.I've tried to point out that it used to be the case that Homosexuals were thought by some to be suffering from some sort of morbidity. Nowadays no one would even think of filling in the COMORBIDITY question with HOMOSEXUALITY ... a primarily behavioural identity. So ...what is my COMORBIDITY? Aspergers Practically every aspect of my communication, gestures ... voice, facial expressions, body postures, etc., etc., is "not normal". Is Asperger's a "disease process"? What do you think. Black people very seldom "get on my case". If I was black I'd probably have far fewer problems... even from white people. I'm now 77 ... and still alarmingly fit ... very quick-minded ... can recite Pi from memory to 200 decimal laces... but still (mainly white) people "target me". One thing I've noticed about white people ...a lot of them have become ... when one looks into their minds ...at what is going on in their heads ...crazy in a laughably stupid way.

[@TheGenericAssasin]

Systemic racism is like if everyone had an app on their phone that took 2 cents from your bank account every time they saw you. You end up broke at the end of the day, but you'd be hard pressed to convince any individual that they contributed. Every time you try to get someone to uninstall the app, they just get defensive and tell you to stop accusing them of stealing.

[@jessicamessica2271]

@@TheGenericAssasin well if you could show them the 2 cents was transfered? people need real life examples

[@NomadA1]

Contra-Cocaine Trafficking leading to the US Crack Cocaine epidemic leading to destroyed communities leading to the war on drugs and privatized prisons. Led to a significant increase in single-parent households, extreme poverty, drug addiction, gang violence, and more. This was only the 80s-90s. These things have generation-long effects. This is only one form. You have redlining effects, federal housing effects, widespread implicit biases (affects police brutality, jobs, education, civil unrest, etc.). Some of these things we've abolished and some are still in effect. These actions are still affecting minorities to this day. Additionally, there are several racists in positions of power till this day on both the left and right.

[@almondshackleford715]

Your example of taking 2 cents sounds more like greed then systematic racism.

[@brianwright3014]

WE NEED OUR OWN UNION PERIOD

[@kwesisalim]

Who's we?

[@truthteller3696]

Says PERIOD, ends sentence with no period

[@jeanetrepman7456]

I am with Sister King

[@jimtimmins1119]

Its really a clash of cultures. You dont see fans of a mutual sports fighting each other. Most baseball fans get along. Most people in luxury get along. Most people in a factory or office get along within their subset regarless of colour.

[@NawidN]

Society decides how certain people are treated. The treatment of two factory workers won't differ much. But man and woman? Gay and straight? Black and white? It's pervasive. It's systemic. The difference is an excuse. Because the objective is exploitation.

[@BiggMo]

At what point do the efforts to stem a problem becomes the energy that sustains a self perpetuating system?

[@AnnieBunnyThere]

Tyttttttt

[@jordanpeters3746]

I am an Aspie (I "have" Asperger's). I have intellectual (150+ IQ), behavioural (especially when confronted with authoritarianism) and facial appearance (a lazy eye, with a drooping eyelid) features that attract "problem to me behaviour" from others. I'm now 77 ...still very physically active (I keep fit) … live alone … and am often reacted to as being a "crazy old man". I don't "dance to the tune" that people of my age are supposed to. I can't drive so I walk everywhere … I think I need to move to a city where I can be more "anonymous".

[@davidclarke4701]

Maybe you could move to a larger city? There are many people there, and I often feel comfortably anonymous in the crowds (in NYC).

[@itouchtheskyslowlifeitaly]

God bless America and the world. Lovely watching and listening to both of you here on the top of the mountain of Italy.

[@Inertia888]

Cray idea! I want the state lottery money that is made by the lottery industry to go at least in part to help give an education to children of low income families. It's mostly low income people who buy lottery tickets and here and there we will still see some lucky fool (or unlucky, depending how you look at it) win the big check. But instead of all the profits of those losing tickets leaving those low income communities, that money would come back, at least in part to help get a great education to some of those children of those very communities.

[@austinschuchmann8337]

A generous percentage of all gambling profits in the U.S., including lottery already fund schools.

[@MrPredHunter]

darrick steele , hers another crazy idea Don’t waste money on lottery tickets! Pull resources together (that would go to tickets) and finance minority run small businesses or open private Charter schools. Crazy huh? Fyi: whites, Asians ( I’m including those from India )Africans ( those actually from there) , Jews, Muslims and many other smaller immigrant ethnic groups have been doing this for decades.

[@koffiegast]

Please invite Thomas Sowell on TED.

[@lebowski_dude]

I think Sowell would shoot down their agenda in no uncertain terms, causing them to run back to their 'safe spaces'.

[@steelshepherd6843]

They wouldn't dare. He would ruin them....or what is left of them...

[@perplexedpapa]

I want a clipped copy with each separate speaker, especially Dr. King! I believe that her father would be very proud! Some great stuff here!

[@KnowArt]

Show me numbers. Show me facts.

[@steven_duller3841]

13, 50 is all you need to know.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Search for them. Find them. Be willing to put the effort in and not be spoon fed.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

Use Google

[@Joshua40]

Twitter and facebook have officially made FBI race and crime statistics "Hate speech" because truth doesnt reflect the fictional narrative they want to sell you.

[@ballHand]

Remember when TED used to be about logic and science?

[@yourpersonalspammer]

No, it was always about brainwashing.

[@truthteller3696]

No one is making you watch it

[@shamanahaboolist]

Decriminalisation of drugs and money transferred to rehab programs. Private prison industry also needs to be dismantled and publicly owned prisons need funding to focus on rehab and education.

[@immasoxfanbaby]

Finally the universe speaks

[@immasoxfanbaby]

Yes nonviolent behavior is a choice. Amen

[@MrDodgers18]

Thank you for the video! I find the messages and perspective reflected in the video to be helpful.

[@moejuarez5180]

Culture.

[@seanmulcahy7837]

The system is not racist. There is no systemic racism. There have been affirmative action laws on the books for 30 years. It’s a country full of opportunities for all people. Chase dreams, nobody is stopping you.

[@tommyboy1504]

David Webb would agree with you

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

[@mysticmallachi777]

@Citizen Four My, my. Somebody's missing the forest for the trees, I see.

[@aristochat3]

Meh you can’t run from 13:50. Take responsibility!

[@christopherspecht2660]

Or or or maybe that’s a result of systemic racism

[@bearsquatchadventures4356]

Take up the white man's burden Claim his old reward The blame of those you better The hate of those you guard.

[@shahzadsirat1613]

When You Find Out The Video Is About ONE HOUR

[@katarinajanoskova]

Double speed :)

[@mck6061]

This will be interesting

[@333STONE]

RACE IS IRRELEVANT IF YOUR HUMAN FIRST.!

[@alestevez950]

Tell white people that.

[@waitwhat9546]

@@alestevez950 That's raicist

[@immasoxfanbaby]

Land reclamation ends racism . nuff said. I got it

[@bellapoof8255]

What's the acceptance rate of ethnic peoples in the police?

[@FrangoTraidor]

the same as those capable of passing the required exams and become employed

[@JerryHalls]

Very helpful conversation! Thank you.

[@PUPPYBONZ]

Everyone on this panel makes a living victimizing people.

[@SaudiaYoung]

which planet are you from?

[@MrPredHunter]

Puppy Bonz , actually, they make a living off of Exploiting those who make a victim of themselves.

[@gitmoholliday5764]

pure systematic gaslighting

[@melodi-dangdut-gembira]

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[@jordanpeters3746]

Prior to Immigrants coming to the UK in any numbers it was the custom of police in many parts of the country to "teach a lesson" to individuals (and occasionally to more than one person at a time) by, usually in a cell environment, "getting physical" with them .. so they ended up with "bruises". The logic being that this caused some of them to "think twice" about continuing their criminal behaviour. Such tactics are nowadays no longer viable … but they did work back in the past … sometimes. Some police still feel inclined to "step outside the law" when confronted with someone they see as "challenging them" … with people who they think are "guilty" of being a criminal. Right up to the late 90s (as institutional violence against non-white people approved of by senior police) it was true that there were "not a few" police, sometimes operating as a group, who were blatantly hostile to non-white, especially black people. In 1999 a black female friend of mine was mistaken for a male by four policemen and got seriously beaten up. They then "fitted her up" and she got fined £800 … for "assaulting the police" (she appealed and won her appeal … but she was left with psychological, possibly neurological damage … from which she has not recovered). In a later incident a few months later she was thrown to the ground, handcuffed, taken to a police station … then sectioned by a social worker and sent to a psychiatric ward … where they, before the day was out, cancelled her section and sent her home … she was told to "keep her mouth shut". Her crime was that she could easily be mistaken for "being a male". As an aside she also had the "problem" that she had a 19th century white ancestor (she is Nigerian-born) and, although she is very dark-skinned, has a "Scottish head" … her head shape is identical to that of Scottish people (men) from certain parts of Scotland. If she was white, people would initially think she was a Scotsman. (She is not a lesbian … she just has a masculine appearance). Her ancestor traded with Nigeria and married into her family … who were "of status" in their country (Nigeria didn't exist as a country or colony back then).

[@michaeld9682]

End Affirmative action. End DBE programs. End race based anything!

[@pink420fairy5]

SADDEST dda

[@joedon1706]

All this talk is so counter productive it is laughable.

[@jessicamessica2271]

I really liked what Dr. Bernice King had to say, We do need to hold cops accountable, and I do think reforms are necessary. However looting, arsony, not having plans or goals or specific laws they want to change leaves the protest both violent and without aim. What happened was horrific, but violence only tends to bring more violence.

[@truthteller3696]

I agree. People should be outraged with what happened, but if your upset that the man died, what's killing more people gonna solve?

[@ratooayad93]

ترجملي بالعربي بليييز🥺💔

[@prashobh216]

I am a black skinned Indian Malaysian. Of course, black skinned humans were abused for a few hundred years. But for me if a non-black skinned person state clearly, he or she is not racist, I will not at all hold his/her present race against him. There were conflicts throughout history where one kingdom subjugates another and the subjugated people were treated badly. I am sure some of my ancestors somewhere in history were the subjugators. But the moment I find even a slight racism in a person, I will refuse to have any interaction with that person. Currently as an engineer I still cannot get myself to purchase a thing from the UK knowing that a survey for UK people showed that most people in the UK still love to have colonies. I will definitely purchase a USA part because I studied there and have not experienced one instance of racism there.

[@bellapoof8255]

Oye vieja. Keep talking about repentance. Keeping talking about working hard. There are 3 kinds of people. Let's talk. God bless you all.

[@DePhoegonIsle]

my first answer would be.. ya know 'Not laying down acts of racism against others, while accusing them of things that just can never be proven even exist or even that the people you accuse are even apart of it if it does exist.' Though, on the back of a murdered black person.. 2 dozen more have died under the name of BLM protests & riots, absurd amounts of money have been lost by private small businesses and countless businesses destroyed after already being strained by a pandemic restriction set of rules. The problem is that officers are people, and personal bias against one group of people (literal self made group & not color based) isn't racism, nor is personal bias against one person, but it is given the racist name w/o any context of a officers illegal action or reasonings or past dealings with the person that he abused. -- saying the cop was wrong & murdered someone, but because of their personal history with said person and not because said person was black & the cop white. The cop was wrong to murder that black man, but flat out... BLM is wrong for protests & riots that not only have ended in the deaths of nearly 2 dozen people, but left widows morning, communities shattered, people homeless, & opened up the door for gangs to take advantage of the additional strain on police and do things without restraint. Yep, good. we can defund the police.. and suddenly without a police force let criminals run rampent, so the poor & middle class get revenged.. as the rich will always have security companies at their payroll.

[@NikhLogic]

Each video has so much of learning. I’m glad this is available to everyone for free :)

[@remyllebeau77]

That is because almost nobody would pay for this agenda driven brainwashing nonsense.

[@hatezis]

Thank you for talking about this :)

[@shamanahaboolist]

There needs to be an independent authority given federal authority to train, legislate and discipline PDs.

[@shamanahaboolist]

@Citizen Four Sorry to have to wake you up from your brainwashing. I'm not a Democrat voter. Demorats and Republic*nts need to both go in the bin for corruption.

[@shamanahaboolist]

@Timothy Bell I didn't say they should be unelected. In fact the agency should be a diverse group of elected civilians mixed with experienced law enforcement professional volunteers.

[@cristiplopeanu]

I've stopped watching TED talks a while back. Never been happier.

[@katarinajanoskova]

Ignorance is bliss.

[@leodahvee]

I think it’s better to continue viewing TED talks, even though you may not believe in what some speakers have to say, TED still offers a range of helpful content, just take in the good ones and ignore the ones you don’t like. Not watching TED is a opportunity to learn wasted.

[@biglightball]

@@leodahvee Yeah, you're right. But there is problem when you watch and by watching your support agenda of lies. TED, PragerU and few others, they all create valuable content. But they have their own agenda, politically correct, servicing theirs interest at your cost. And they use harmful tools in the name of their agenda. For example censorship. Below I paste my comment that gets deleted below this video. I can see no other reason why it gets deleted in no more than one minute after I put it, than that of uncomfortable facts.

[@biglightball]

Paste: Knowing how politically correct is TED, I can peacefully give this video a thumb down. Saying that USA is racist against people of color is BS propaganda. There are unjust rules at universities. People of color and women's get extra points for nothing. That isn't racist? Police is the USA is far more likely to kill a white guy than a black guy. Check the numbers for yourself. It's madness just like in the UK, where the police wasn't pursuing paedophiles from ethnic minorities and immigrants, because they were afraid of racist accusations! It's total madness! And TED is actively creating that!

[@katarinajanoskova]

biglightball I’ve checked the numbers. US has 13% black population and half of the people killed at the hands of police are black. I’ve spoken to people of colour and I know they have to think about things that never cross my mind (as a white woman) because they’ll be under a much higher suspicion of wrongdoing. That’s racism.

[@Urania4007]

Glad I tuned in. I like the idea of "the bill is coming due" and definitely defunding the paramilitarized police force. Now, that gives me hope of seeing change.

[@philjohnson3217]

Thanks for this. I've been trying to find what the issue with systemic racism. This still didn't fully help, but it made it clear a debt is owed. What is this debt? It sounds like community programs. What programs? Sounds like Counciling for domestic issues. Then the vagueness starts. Help explain clearly. I'll look at the colorofchange website.

[@ryandelbuono8352]

Used ijk

[@nickcarpetcleaning1008]

The guy is a recover debts

[@enlightenedbeings5361]

i loved the idea....it will be very nice if it can happen... #EnlightenedBeings

[@kieranb7747]

black people have it REALLY good right now. don't even kid otherwise.

[@travisheart9086]

Please though the world is full of Caos Right Now Never Ever Lose Sight of God Who Created All The Human Race Amen.

[@townhalllitararyassociatio6059]

Gy

[@user-mc4qb9yx3v]

Ee

[@Starius2]

when did Ted become an outlet for outlandish propaganda??

[@californium-2526]

These kinds receive the most dislikes, I noticed - politics and racism topics doesn't work the best for many channels. Mostly from the perception of a person - one might agree, one mightn't agree.

[@sunshinebreeze1]

We know about corruption of tax payets money, we know about what is needed. Its coming.

[@lanaybrooke]

Because they got the NERVE FROM SOMEWHERE!

[@jaydee3965]

Free White South Africa!! Fight Black Racist Neo-apartheid!! Overcome the bias media blackout!! Fight the power!! Fight plantation politics!! Fight for Uyghur rights!! Still a long way to go! The conversation is being suppressed by one side and upheld by panderers!!

[@erin7293]

They call it the American Dream because you have to be asleep to see it

[@nerdose8007]

I'm only 20 minutes in so I might be wrong but this seems like an interesting video. I'm not American but cultural prejudice and systemic racism is present everywhere, especially in media. I experienced this both as a victim and as an executioner. It's hard to change the deeply radicated culture but this gives me hope. Y'all want some facts but the video present clear evidence, I suspect most of you just saw the title, disliked and comment. I really don't understand how I can take all of you seriously.

[@Inertia888]

You are right, and in a time where the best thing for any of us to do would be to listen to one another, it seems that so many people are just holding a gun loaded with personal opinions and a hair-pin trigger ready to fire at anyone who they think might not completely agree with their own ideology. In this time that needs an open ear so badly, for many all I am seeing is an open mouth.

[@nerdose8007]

@@Inertia888 The reason why i'm so disappointed of KZbin comments, the dumbest thing in the world to be mad about, is that they remind me of my younger self. I was a hardcore antisjw skeptic etc etc, I was an entitled brat that just wanted to inflate my ego by ridiculing a stereotypical version of people different from me (in both sides). To think that I just had to look at the mirror to realize how delusional I was. When I realized this I started to focus on self improvement and embracing positivity and information. I've never been happier. To think that 30 or 40 year olds keep falling for the trap I fell in at 13 makes me a bit sat honestly. Sorry for my crappy english

[@Tareltonlives]

Because KZbin coddles racists and gives them a voice

[@GlennYarwood]

Step 1: Realise it doesn’t exist Step 2: Judge people by their actions, not the colour of their skin

[@alexanderkorte-stapff6824]

Maybe read a little about racism before posting something as ignorant as whatever your comment is supposed to be. Step two is the goal, but impossible due to societal structures that affect the thinking of everyone. The issue of racism seems simple to you because you have a simple understanding of it.

[@astrobookwormsinger]

Saying racism doesn't exist disrespects the millions of people who have suffered because of it, so shut it

[@astrobookwormsinger]

@@alexanderkorte-stapff6824 preach :)

[@GlennYarwood]

Clara Lavender Young I didn’t say racism doesn’t exist, to be clear, it’s systemic racism that doesn’t exist.

[@lebowski_dude]

@@GlennYarwood Accusations of systemic or institutionalised racism need to be backed up by empirical evidence, of which there's none.

[@whitenormal2412]

Institutional Anti-Whitism

[@Je.rone_]

Great video

[@ParaParagon]

Triggered by someone who has been in jail nine times. Once held a gun to a pregnant womans stomach and robbed her. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@daniels.os.]

No, we are not triggered by his past. We are triggered by the way the police act in that specific last case. Aren't you?

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

Great, now why don't you look into the history of the cop who killed him since you love to character assassinate people.

[@cryptoffilth8711]

If African Americans as a group, had the same behavioral profile as Asian Americans (on average, performing the best academically, having the highest income, committing the lowest crime, etc.), would we still be proclaiming ‘systematic racism’ exists? Quite the opposite, Black privilege is real: Besides affirm. action, special scholarships and other set asides, being shielded from legitimate criticism is a privilege. As a group, they’re missing out on much needed feedback.

[@dangercat9188]

Where are hispanics left in all of this?

[@ST-lm9bh]

Any self accountability at all? Come on now. Maybe we have to understand behavior. Blaming anyone or everyone else for decisions one makes is the root of whats wrong. How to make it better? Come on now stop pandering and telling people they are dumb and cant make it on their own. thats really empowering. How can some make it and not others? Accountability and responsibility would be very helpful yet some just choose to look the other way.

[@BigPoleTightHole]

I can't believe the dribbled that is allowed as a TED talk. In now way was anything proven in this video, they just threw around allegations at face value and expected you to just take their word for it.

[@EmperorPremierEm]

I am sorry but Dr. Bernice King was really, really poor. Brought very little to the discussion. Only seemed to communicate in slow kind of double speak that when though about actually didn't mean much. This not to take away from the overall fantastic discussion by the rest of the panel.