Where Are the Missing Black Towns? | Every How Did We Get Here (Part 3) | The Amber Ruffin Show

[@dbillie985]

It's sickening listening to the numerous ways they destroyed everything we try to build.

[@EarthScholar]

And then tell us to 'pull ourselves up by our bootstraps'. The gotdamn nerve.

[@alienkomplex7727]

TRY to build?? They destroyed actual towns

[@SunShine-lq7yt]

Yea then call us lazy and thugs.

[@lovelylinda8891]

@@SunShine-lq7yt I hate them and their wicked ways!

[@lewislane9727]

@@lovelylinda8891 you need to turn your hate towards the rich people those are the people to blame

[@thirdeye3152]

This is the classroom we all need. We can only heal if we know the truth.

[@MsColetha]

Correct

[@gggnumber1]

Well, although it was 53 years ago, I just divided my SAT score by 2.

[@thirdeye3152]

@@gggnumber1 there isn’t much intellectual difference between a 500 and 250. You’ll be ok little buddy.

[@gggnumber1]

@@thirdeye3152 - Aaaaah ... well .... ummm? Thank you. No really. 'Cause I couldn't do the math, myself. (Actually, I was hoping for a bunch of 'likes', not a gut punch, but thanks for the response, anyway.)

[@q.t.gamingfamily]

No, knowing isn't enough

[@MrIAMTHESIR]

I'm a Retired Librarian and Educator and TRULY ENJOY YOUR RESEARCH. Something that I've done for a local Library System... Thanks so much..

[@MeowEwowE]

Amber Ruffin is one of the best "teachers" in America. I love her so much. Such a treasure.

[@hsand8178]

,Teaching. Our. Children. About. Their. History. And. Culture. Begins. In. The. Home. Or. Taking. Our. Children. To. Talk. To. The. Matriarch. In. The. Family. Better. Still. Try. Taking. Your. Children. To. The. Legacy. Center. In. Birmingham. Ala. It's. Free. For. Children. 5. Year. Old. During. The. Summer. This. Is. How. We. Begin. All. Praises👏

[@Acharmedlife]

Thank you for the education we don’t get in any school.

[@essentialseastar7853]

Rockefeller and his friends made sure of that… but they had us fooled that Columbus discovered something that was already in existence

[@sonyat5775]

Thank you Amber for not being afraid to tell the TRUTH !!!!!

[@maureenlaneski2802]

I grew up in Michigan, so I never imagined private schools received funding from taxes. That's what people hated about Charter schools!

[@kriss10ten09]

It seems so wrong that we pay taxes to something we don’t have access too and our public schools need the funding, while private should be from the parents and fundraising not handouts. Smh

[@19Pyrus70]

Private for-profit businesses also get money from the government for "research & development": They make money from their activities & then the government gives them lots of money to continue doing things that make them money.

[@jctannery2768]

Ironic - it sounds like Taxation without Representation

[@greatboniwanker]

Amber, you are a national treasure!

[@emiRUAfr8]

Yes she is. I completely agree. I hope she is blessed with continued success.

[@xzonia1]

Agreed! Love her!

[@patrickgibbons9318]

Thank you for being one of the best teachers I have ever had.

[@sheba9538]

You can add my family's town, Modoc, S.C. My family was displaced for "flooding," and they all moved to Ohio with nothing. In Modoc they had land, titles, etc. Thanks for this piece.

[@mitzithompson6585]

I'm live in South Carolina..

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

I just went to Modoc’s Wikipedia page and it doesn’t mention this history but says it’s population is 100% white. Maybe you or a family member can edit it or add an external link about the flooding and displacement. ✌️

[@ducemeans27]

Wow I'm from Greenville and did not know this. Thank you for the jem and man thats messed up

[@krishanks9025]

I hope things are going better for You!🌹

[@queenofsheba357]

If y’all live in SC, I hope y’all vote for Marcel Dixon! It’s time for Jim Crow Clyburn to go!!!

[@sha8808]

This is so sad and sick. Thank you for the education.

[@GothicVioletVixen]

This is disturbing and disgusting. No wonder history class makes these people uncomfortable. Thanks, I didnt know anything about this.

[@vpaczkowski]

They don't teach this in highschool. The right is freaking out that they might teach it in schools.

[@GothicVioletVixen]

@@vpaczkowski we'll have to teach them ourselves, I suppose.

[@Aubrey_Graham1]

@@GothicVioletVixen you should learn how an Equivalent of $72,000,000 Million was stolen from Former Slaves before 1900 began

[@jsamc]

Word !!

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Well we tried to tell you people that for years!!!

[@hemlockVape]

People who learn from history shouldn't be subjected to the choices of politicians who won't.

[@djdale.5806]

Well said!!!

[@LeTrashPanda]

This should be emblazoned on a plaque! 🏆

[@1978spears]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@22coconut]

WE CAN READ NOW! So we don't have to settle for what we are being told. Don't just Google stuff either, go to a local library and look it up!

[@missKushite]

@@22coconut we always could read...our own language and writing systems before invaders conquered. So the truth is is that the colonizers never wanted us to learn their language until it served them a purpose.

[@hazmatman3120]

Not just lakes... you can include sports stadiums, too.

[@randycarrier3401]

And highways.

[@101TexanNative]

Wow. Just wow.

[@ttthecat]

Excellent point!!!

[@curvyQT1]

And parks

[@essentialseastar7853]

ATL Mercedes Benz stadium prime example

[@elizabethbetts3834]

Watched all 3 parts of this series and just wanted to say thank you for putting it all together like this to demonstrate the scope of how far and deep this problem actually goes into the roots of our country’s history.

[@octavianpopescu4776]

There is a 4th part... there's another one with the title "People Should Cheat on Their Taxes".

[@BarbieLoveCoach]

💯❕️

[@marie2511]

Share with others so THEY know

[@shirell68]

@@octavianpopescu4776 im just guessing you have nothing better to do OH did you pay your taxes just asking

[@octavianpopescu4776]

@@JenSell1626 It's "Police Brutality is not New" Try searching "Amber Ruffin How did we get here" in KZbin. You should be able to find an entire playlist. Since then, more parts to the segment have come out.

[@dinox4250]

There was a small plaque in Central Park that "details" the community of Seneca Village. In it, the plaque explains that the "blighted area" was a shanty town. Since discovering this to be a lie, the plaque was removed. Seneca Village was the first integrated community in New York in the 1900s, where former slaves, Italian and Irish immigrants coexisted. It was mowed down to make way for more of what is now Central Park.

[@rkms5606]

If only they'd pay the descendants of the removed residents and giving them ownership stakes: tax free

[@lovesyah4618]

@@rkms5606 Ha! They won't. Yeshuah's return will be REPARATIONS!!

[@maureenlaneski2802]

Wow. SMH.

[@lisagulick4144]

@@maureenlaneski2802 (SMH)^(googolplex). In fact, I can never stop SMH.

[@docteryates8077]

...several States...

[@amusicment4829]

Heartbreaking, thank you, Amber for educating!

[@rkms5606]

Reparations.... Pay the people/their descendants and give ownership stakes... Tax free

[@darnellpeek2543]

Yes

[@kiak.matthews76]

YES... to the tax free AND a full calculation for inflation and interest with principle!!

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

I love the "tax free" part of your comment. No taxes for descendants would be a huge chunk and descent start of reparations. Wouldn't cover everything, but a descent start

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

@The Richest Man In Babylon Never say never.

[@americanbronze2780]

@The Richest Man In Babylon it’s more so about how have you helped be the solution to the one of the longest issues in America…it’s not considered payment..you would be contributing to a cause ✅💯 meant to fix society

[@tkam54]

Can we all take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the MULTITUDE of natural and beautiful hairstyles Amber effortlesslly pulls off!

[@eldrsong]

And another moment to appreciate the endless diversity of and verve with which Seth wears those form-fitting shirts. And don’t get me started on his winsome smile.

[@1234cheerful]

Yes! I love her jackets and ties. Her delivery is just perfect. We all needed her.

[@Whoeverheardof]

I was too busy paying attention to what she was actually saying.

[@1234cheerful]

@@Whoeverheardof That's why tkam54 only wanted a minute. I think she has an ace hairstylist on her team.

[@kieshame888]

Love her tresses. 😍 She definitely gets the downloads and executes flawlessly❣💯🤎

[@fearlesssfcappuccino]

I am SO grateful for this show!!! Amber is a fantastic host, and few could deliver this mix of humor and horror so well. We have so much we have to work on/fix.

[@harryeure4967]

Ms. Amber Ruffin and her very factual and salient research is absolutely--“Brilliant” !

[@kennyroberts2703]

It's sad that you learn more about America's "REAL" history in a 30 minute video than you do in 12 years of school.

[@MyKingHisQueen]

Why would they want Us to know these things JUST BE HAPPY WITH YOUR GHETTOS AND LOW PAYING JOBS IT'S YOUR OWN FAULT YOU HAVE NO AMBITION TO DO BETTER...RIGHT🤔🤔🤔🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@joshstevens1401]

Agreed

[@Acokeek]

@@MyKingHisQueen No

[@acajudi100]

Always learn on your own please.

[@kennyroberts2703]

@@acajudi100, I do but no one is capable of learning everything there is to know on their own. If they could, books wouldn't exist.

[@thebaccathatchews]

Michael Harriot is one of her writers. Everything he writes is informative and heartbreaking.

[@docteryates8077]

Keep it coming Michael Harriot, the WHOLE TRUTH has never been told.

[@sweeta5242]

Michael Harriot always keeps it actual and factual.

[@mrstoggleswitch5427]

I grew up swimming in Lake Lanier. They never told us the truth. They told us it was a man-made lake and that it was a marvel of engineering.

[@tonymalone9389]

there thought of marvel......is displacing the "uppity" citizens that lived there....you gotta read between the lines sometimes

[@sks7438]

Now you know.

[@nevamontford4914]

Many friends and family of mine knew never to even touch that water. So many accidents, it's the ancestors.

[@dolladollabillyall2305]

Well they told you part of the truth

[@DOUBLEUPENTERTAINMENT9]

Wow 😰

[@stevenklnes7148]

Amber is the voice we need

[@dianeboyd9078]

Desperately!!! 🎯💯✊🏿✊🏼✊✊🏻

[@jeannettemyles3723]

Build Back Better!!! Biden !!!! Wake up Amber

[@nicolecopland461]

I have learned a LOT from this fabulous, whimsical woman.

[@youtube_user]

That is a very sad story. And shocking. Thank you for explaining this to us!

[@rubberdog8763]

I just finished your book, ‘You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey’. I read it and listened to the audio book. !!! What a hoot! Excellent. Great, informative, educational and done with amazing humor. And most definitely needed.👏🏼

[@nevamontford4914]

Sad our history has to be taught with humor for it to be heard.

[@lennie1703]

Bullies and haters make me sick. We can never stop talking about this.

[@DONTCALLMETHAT]

And she said Bill Maher with a strait face..... Twice🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimhood1202]

Breathtaking. Four shows in one sitting is truly nauseating. I don't know how Amber manages to do this with humour. And there are still people who deny systemic racism?

[@catwitdabigdog1642]

Those people are willfully ignorant.

[@danieldenton5721]

Give me an example of systemic racism that exists today.

[@danieldenton5721]

@@catwitdabigdog1642 give me an example of systemic racism that exist today

[@BlazeHT]

@@danieldenton5721 There's literally three videos just over half an hour long with examples. Purposely not paying attention means you're willfully ignorant.

[@maureenlaneski2802]

I can only handle this information with comedy sometimes. She's doing a public service.

[@markhardiman1179]

I was always told the SAT's were to see how well the teachers were doing their job at teaching. Hmmmm.I'm 53 & still learning.

[@elaineburnett5230]

I am 78 and I know exactly what you mean 😁 and we folks are very lucky people 🤭

[@HesderOleh]

I think you got state testing confused with SAT tests. SAT tests were always just for college admissions and waaaay predate the attempt at statistical teacher evaluation.

[@rolandaLovesYAH]

Keep rerunning this.... Let US learn to NEVER forget too.....

[@Larita334]

With over 600 deaths. Lake Lanier is known for it's many drownings! The Most High hasn't forgotten His Children!

[@sonyat5775]

amen

[@essentialseastar7853]

Yes my longtime friend was a drowning victim there just a couple years ago… no trace of him ever found to this day

[@PrimordialChaos07]

But you have to demand that he gives you retribution ‼️

[@cynthiapettiford]

Yes sir

[@Larita334]

@@cynthiapettiford Sir???

[@wazoowi]

I hope this show goes on forever

[@s.j.alexander4599]

Love your history lessons mixed with comedy. You're awesome!

[@hadayimosi]

Comedy?

[@joannanorma]

Not comedy. Nothing funny here at all.

[@haselsal]

this is my favorite segment on the show, and i love this format combining a bunch together!

[@daradelle3665]

Paid streaming services of any kind are beyond my budget so far. Grateful for this compilation on KZbin beyond words! Would have missed it otherwise, and grok what she's saying. I'm also glad these segments made it to air in the first place!

[@boochi7087]

They can ban the books, but they can't ban people talking about history.

[@boydbay6274]

Yes, unfortunately they can, if they're not protected.

[@RadicalforGod]

@@boydbay6274 your voice is all you got!

[@traybae1353]

I love Amber...tell the truth America...✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@michaelbray109]

This is what Seth Meyers wants to be, what John Oliver occasionally is, and Trevor Noah gets right much of the time, but Amber Ruffin makes this her own and outlines and underlines the issues of race and racism in America. A needed voice to be added to the other voices speaking up on these issues….

[@Victoria-tc5cm]

Absolutely ❤️

[@mpendulombhele5036]

Trevor Noah sees every bs fr fr

[@Betweenthelinesss-]

Thankyou for giving these stories the attention they deserve

[@riaa8689]

Thomas Sowell and Candunce Owens needs to learn this piece of precious history.

[@skillz1855]

America needs Amber She's brilliant beyond brilliant

[@carlathelibra4228]

Unbelievably horrific… I had no idea about the destruction of those towns. No wonder right wingers don’t want people educated! Thank you so much Amber for such an amazing segment!! You’re awesome 🤩!!

[@mannytaylor6923]

2022 VISION...BIG FACTS...STAY ON POINT BEWARE 👀 🤔

[@pyramidpilots6491]

Neither party wanted anyone to know

[@sweeta5242]

@@mannytaylor6923 REAL Facts!

[@marie2511]

Share with others so THEY know

[@carlathelibra4228]

@@marie2511 I will!!

[@leonbanks4862]

This is the first segment I've ever watched, but it won't be my last. You now have a new subscriber Amber. Awesome job.

[@Chicagodaman]

Me2.. I love learning the truth and facts about history.

[@kendra.achildress5210]

This is definitely my favorite show now! Also is it keeps the attention of my pre-teens. These are facts we need planted in the minds of our youth. We were robbed of the truth for so long.

[@ragnorrock9899]

Thanks! Now I gotta do my part and educate others 💪🏾

[@ashleyvaughn5213]

Thank you, we all need to know history. The real history, hopefully without being wounded by it but understanding why things are like it is today. LITERALLY "HOW DID WE GET HERE" 🤣

[@blackpanter9572]

This is what needs to be taught in the classrooms!!!!!

[@marquis08]

Keep applying pressure. Make them uncomfortable like they made our ancestors

[@cherylp9963]

And stole our land...

[@RadicalforGod]

@@cherylp9963 reconstruction era

[@PrimordialChaos07]

It’s still happening. Imho people have to get away from that was back then. It’s still happening . Pray for divine retribution. People are too comfortable in the beast system.

[@doriswilson6453]

I'm glad you have a show where you can actually learn from it. Thank you so much 💓

[@earthn1447]

Thanks for painful, sad and deep truths. You are powerful Amber.

[@WorldinRooView]

Well, the ending of Oh Brother Where Art Thou suddenly makes a lot more sense...

[@fords_nothere_100]

Great anthology of these segments! Amber's How Did We Get Here's are perfect teaching tools (high school-undergrads). They open up real questions of representation, of who speaks for whom and why, and of hidden motivations. Her segments on housing and related topics are especially strong. BTW surprised Amber is not like a sitcom or movie star by this time. She seems like she'd be hilarious in a feature film or clever sit com.

[@robinburns1639]

Keep speaking the truth and bringing out the truth!! Thank you Amber!!😉😊🙏

[@danbridges4755]

If I was a teacher, I'd show Amber Ruffin on movie day

[@mediabiassucks1803]

Maybe a couple clips, but a lot of her act is straight up racism and jokes about "white girl butts" etc.

[@jazdux6651]

Keep going Amber! Grateful for this show!

[@Fincayra15]

Wow. I had only heard about flooding done to indigenous americans, like Lake Powell

[@handyvan3422]

my grandmother emma was from oscarville, she recieved some money from a settlement for some of that land - wasnt much though - she taught me how to fish where she grew up near a bridge on lake lanier

[@AndieWalsh333]

This is so important.

[@arondajackson1880]

Thank you Amber, for informing us about this. I thought I knew about the troubles but apparently even at my age there are still things to learn.

[@x1625]

Future me: "Everything is fine now, How Did We Get Here President Ruffin?"

[@dwightstephenrolfe6934]

Everything is not fine now!! Where you been

[@dan71559]

We need more people like Amber showing us the truth. I like this woman. Smart, true, funny and beautiful. More please!

[@jacquettaladson1792]

Thank you Amber...WOOOOOW ! This is the BEST HISTORY LESSON...EVER !!!

[@heg203]

This is disgusting but not surprising.

[@marie2511]

Now, share with others

[@lynnwoodcarter3486]

Share please

[@unpunishedguilt8052]

There's nothing more beautiful than an educated woman and you prove that every time you do a show.

[@francerichardson32]

🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mariuz5991]

Blah blah blah

[@getfreemazes]

simpleton

[@Leeahtee]

Beauty, brains, wit, makeup/hair/outfits - ON POINT! What's not to love?! Great show. Great delivery. Congratulations on a winner.

[@nathanielanderson4898]

Thank you for this information Amber. I would never have known about it unless you had told me.

[@bgknowable]

Beautiful writing! That is of course flanked by the facts. Thank you.

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

I'm here for the history, the jackets and the hair. Thank you so much, Amber. ❤

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

This segment answered a bunch of questions I had for years!

[@Cre80s]

Thank you Amber!

[@Ldastwpayh]

Notice how they either turned our towns into a lake and or parks

[@boydbay6274]

Or highways, or university campuses, or protected wildlife areas...

[@napoleonwilson6499]

I just wanna say for the record,if your reading of history makes you happy...you read it wrong. History isn't supposed to make us happy,it's to help us make a better future. Wake up,people. It's well past time...

[@101TexanNative]

History is ‘supposed to be’ about the PAST. These are ongoing issues and actions.

[@elaineburnett5230]

So Far, history isn't making anyone happy, and not doing a thing to make the future better!

[@kmartin1550]

All these tactics are still happening to date!

[@kristinchong629]

I don’t know how I missed this. Ruffin makes candid, urgent calls for actions in this unjust, hollow world. We should all do something.

[@lovesyah4618]

This is why they're trying to shut down Critical Race Theory. I teach my kids at home about true history not ( his story)

[@hadayimosi]

You should be arrested for torturing children.

[@theconsciousone9017]

Exactly koledga is a indian name

[@almusawwir777]

If you're teaching them that they're crayons, you've already messed up.

[@missfreda7374]

Right on!!!

[@reneemyatt5446]

CRT only applys too Students of 2nd Yr College.

[@kimberlytanner2371]

I am learning more from you in 3 hrs,than I ever did in 4yrs of history classes.just saying.thank you so much.and hella funny too.

[@bluedoggg1]

They have never been able to leave us alone.

[@paulpease8254]

Someone needs to play this on a loudspeaker at every right-wing gathering 😂

[@oliviatiwaladeadedokun2929]

They support it. It wouldn't shame them

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Facts

[@valenciamarks3334]

They were Democrats!

[@rcollins4958]

@@valenciamarks3334 they were WHITE, doesn't matter the party

[@mannytaylor6923]

2022 VISION 👍👍👍👍

[@naynay747]

Thank you Amber. Nuff said.

[@tinaanderson7812]

Amber, this is the first time I’ve watched your show. I LOVE your outfit! Your presentation is so witty! Well done!

[@2REAL4MOST]

Reparations Now!B1

[@dianeboyd9078]

Precisely... Even the playing field!!! ❤️🎯💯

[@julie3911]

I love watching your show. You should go into politics. We need more people like you to help change legislature

[@mediabiassucks1803]

All she can do is make cracks about "white girl butts" and dredge up past injustice. How is she going to achieve compromises with her political opponents?

[@YTEdy]

Wow. That was intense and really well put together and she has this amazing delivery, making it entertaining at the same time too. This subject shouldn't be entertaining, but sometimes comedy is the perfect delivery. I'd never seen her before, but I think she's brilliant.

[@taebaye5271]

I love this young ladies TRUTH and humor.

[@bryanrose1793]

I wish I watching this series in the far future and I could say "Wow, I can't believe people actually lived that way." But, I really believe history will continue to repeat itself and this will be the US culture forever.😮‍💨

[@wakeup833]

Sis KEEP doing this for US! I feel MISINFORMED. I'm 51 and NEVER knew about Tulsa, Reconstruction or THIS. I can only IMAGINE the OTHER horrors our people SUFFERED.

[@agodeducation4403]

There's no living in PEACE with these type of people.

[@akesha4138]

Very fine presentation and even with the horrific subject matter she manages to inject some humor. I love her lightheartedness, the world needs her, we all need her.

[@quentinwilliams6354]

My dear Sister thank you for your ability to look through the many atrocities that dark malagnated people have suffered. It would be very insightful if you would put this in book format. This is true historical data.

[@mediabiassucks1803]

It's her writers.

[@bikinibottom1252]

Wooow! I found a gem; wonder why KZbin never recommended this show to me but I get dancing people all the time.

[@aibeginnertutorials]

Always mindfully 100 and insightful. Amber is one of the best of the best!

[@zakkeewaheed9864]

I enjoyed and learned so much. Thanks Amber

[@nathanielanderson4898]

This is my new most favorite show.

[@Leonmiller407]

Mind blown! That’s got me thinking about Lake Lure, NC. I’ve visited there for years.I always wondered who agreed to flood their town?

[@AmyB369]

Wonderful show thank you for sharing the true history all Americans haven’t been taught and must learn

[@Magic369-dt]

Wow! So informational. Thanks much

[@michellehenderson42]

Wow this is sad…heard about it in bits and pieces but its fair worse then I’ve heard. I can’t believe this has been hidden for so long. Thanks so much for posting TRUE HISTORY!!

[@jennw6809]

I'm so glad you put all these together cause I needed to watch them all.