Toni Morrison, what racism is

[@syameze2227]

If you can only be tall because somebody is on their knees, then you have a serious problem. - Toni Morrison

[@nourzouarii2362]

a writer is that person that all his speech is open to be quoted........

[@Advic77]

...and it brings it to perspective for me because I have always thought that if there was a level playing field then what will the world be like 🤔.

[@enaidealukal4105]

such a great quote

That's a lovely phrase. We've all been the target of bullying at some point. Fortunately for most people, once you leave school, it ends. "I'm tired" is a something which has been oft repeated. Makes a lot of sense.

[@americanbeauty171]

DEEP!!!!✋🏽👍🏽

[@carolnorton2551]

"No one talks about the fact that they waited for justice, and it didn't come." Toni Morrison.

[@Brick_Squared]

This quote goes hand in hand with, "And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *_We are still waiting to this day._*

[@missabyssinia2293]

“...and they should start thinking about what they do about it. Leave me out of it!” 💅🏾 👸🏾

[@thetruthteller4385]

oKAY!

[@noelephantitis]

I say this to myself almost daily

[@kor405]

Emoji 😂 Arif new !!!

[@mikemintun1587]

What a BRILLIANT woman she was. The world lost a true treasure.

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

She was an idiot though?

[@mervcharles8365]

She lived to be 88 and was very accomplished and left us with so much. We didn’t lose her. We are lucky to have been blessed by her existence.

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

@@mervcharles8365 cringe

[@susanwitter7822]

We have her books to read. That is the ultimate conversation, between writer and reader. We didn’t lose her. We have her forever.

[@mikemintun1587]

@@susanwitter7822 That is a great point. Thank you.

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Toni Morrison will always be the world’s biggest genius❤

[@yvonneplant9434]

Funnily I asked a friend " Do you think Toni Morrison will ever win a Nobel Prize"? Within a couple of years of that conversation, she did win! 🎉

[@thelaurels13]

Boy I wish she was still around. I’m ashamed to say I’ve only just discovered her books recently and I can’t get enough. I guess it’s never too late to learn. What a powerhouse this incredible woman was.

[@Exostars77-A]

“Racism is a profound neurosis” - Toni Morrison

[@brainybusinessaccount-forc8215]

Brilliant woman! May God Bless You!

[@notchoome5694]

That has degenerated into psychosis.

[@sodapop83]

when i said the same thing casually among my psychologist, sociologist friends, they looked at me astound...

[@sealie15]

It’s worse than neurosis the thinking & behavior is psychopathic 😢

[@-Swamp_Donkey-]

Racism is pattern recognition.

[@yellolab09]

You can hear her father's voice and wisdom; telling his child that THIS is NOT your 'problem' to accommodate or solve. THIS is a pathology that YOU do not own. Let's not create pathologies for ourselves out of this madness we have to navigate." How profoundly blessed she was to have had that upbringing - and we are to have her voice.

[@nonilovechild5524]

Her mother's voice

[@feelmebeme]

Can it just be hers?

[@yellolab09]

@@feelmebeme Of course its her voice. But, most Black people know the voce and essence of their forebears are carried forward IN THEM. Literally. It's not an 'idea'. Native Peoples also KNOW this. She wouldn't have gotten to have her full voice if she hadn't carried his and others her whole life

[@williammartinez840]

She is profoundly intelligent and to the point.

[@artemioolivas5689]

3:22 "...and if I take your race away....and there you are all strung out and all you got is your little old self and what is that? What are you without racism? Are you any good? Are you still strong? Are you still smart? Do you still like yourself...."

[@oldishandwoke-ish1181]

And of course the answer is no.

[@funtoo.5570]

wow this happened several years ago and it's just like she's talking about the NOW... amazing woman!

[@QueMedic99]

That tells me that very little has truly changed. An apology without change is manipulation.

[@12GatesStudios]

@@decarmo The video has been edited to highlight a specific point that Toni Morrison made, certainly not to hide anything. In this TikTok world some of us tend to have very short attention spans and this point was deep into the interview. I encourage everyone to watch the interview in its entirety. It’s available on KZbin. Thanks for your comments!

[@Nae5point0]

I can't hear anything on this video. No sound at all....smh

[@pedroheberle6665]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqXZK2mnsyjqqs There you go.

[@pedroheberle6665]

@@12GatesStudios why did you erase my reply? I put time and effort into it, it was entirely pertinent, and I felt for some reason that I should address it to our friend who wrote the comment (Funto), because somehow I felt it would prove useful - to him or somebody else. I'm Brazilian, we have a very serious national problem with race quite similar to that of America's, and I fell deeply in love with the rhetoric of Malcom X, Toni Morrison, and James Baldwin, among others, and have been studying attentively these past few years the subject which comprises, I think you'll agree, the most pressing issue of both our societies. Shouldn't it be about sharing? About (informed) dialogue, as open as it can be, about sharing common knowledge, and maybe finding common solutions? I quite literally wasted half an afternoon for nothing.

[@Orynsbelt]

Toni Morrison aides me in straightening my spine then WALK, THINK, WRITE, READ, and SPEAK.

[@iankirumba3688]

The BEST definition and description EVER!

[@patrickjenkins6383]

😎 What (I personally) find 'AMAZING' is that after years of Drugs, Homelessness, & frequent Incarceration, I (STILL) have enough functioning BRAIN CELLS to humbly APPRECIATE this ASTOUNDING woman, even though she's no longer with us. 💙

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

I'm happy you got back your clarity ❤

[@mallowhawk294]

I need to read all of her books, her voice (especially at a time like this) would be truly enlightening.

[@TheParentDr]

I love this explanation of racism... I always felt the same

[@nourzouarii2362]

never feel bad abt your self dude.. we love you

[@lindajazzzman]

I am so grateful that she said it. Toni Morrison said what had been necessary to say for decades and I could fdinally exhale. Thank you Charlue Rose for asking the question.

[@pakpala1]

"They waited for justice."

[@alleyzonm312]

We wait no more.

[@garylens1]

I started crying the moment she's started talking.

[@alleyzonm312]

WE’RE DONE WAITING!! Black lives matter!

[@tylertyler82]

"there you are, all strung out"

[@mariusjackson4704]

Charley: "Then give. White people. Some free. Advice." Toni: "There all in my books." ;) LMFAO

[@dmm3124]

She would not say "there." It is "they're."

[@cherzee8964]

Yup white people are always asking black people to do free work

[@Seremonii]

😂 She's such a force.

[@akwaabab8504]

Absolutely brilliant, we did wait for justice and it never came! No one else even mentioned that!

[@JoeWadlington]

This never gets old

[@essentialoilqueen6345]

I endorse this interview. RIP Toni.

[@pakpala1]

I too endorse this interview. RIP Toni. Sad, Charlie Rose turned out to be a sexual assaulter.

[@monzorella1]

I cant hear the interview

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

What is the point of uploading a video with no sound?🙄

[@monzorella1]

@@jordanabeaulieu2530 something has gone wrong. Judging by the comments other people heard the video.

[@monzorella1]

@@pakpala1 an amazing intelligent black woman eloquently expressed her thoughts in a interview about her and you still managed to make it about the white man. 😒

[@strangetribe]

It’s insulting that he asks why racism is so dominant in our life as if he doesn’t know. I realized he’s allowing her to explain but it’s still a weird vibe

[@julierobinson8173]

What are you without racism?? Yep!

[@notchoome5694]

Free? We are all individuals, within the collective. Individualism does not build, maintain or support human civilization. Individuals are powerless against a collective. Case in point: Our present (global) situation, being imposed by a collective of powerful individuals.

[@StoicBehavioR]

A human, a individual person that supports individual freedoms

[@dannyknightblade4592]

Without manufactured racism Toni Morrison wouldn't have had a career.

[@sha8921]

Even without audio, your very presence is still powerful! RIP Ms. Toni Morrison...🌹

[@Seremonii]

😖I don't have audio either. Some folks can hear this video just fine.

[@Bindi_Marc]

wwwwwwhhhheeewwww the gracefulness.

[@michaeldoyle6702]

So much wisdom here. James Baldwin wrote and spoke much about the effects of racism on the soul of the source as well as the recipient.

[@kacthinkforyourself6968]

🎉❤🎉👑🙏🏾💯💥definitely

[@CoachJJ]

Pure facts…when I first noticed how desperately a person carrying racist ideologies needed a willing person to get pulled down 2 or 3 levels morally to engage or be hurt, I knew I had saw the real vulnerability clearly. Ever since, it’s been all about me, my love, my healing and the fact that you can and should carefully choose who you give access to influence your moral integrity. ❤ Too many people choose to engage in calling out others before grounding themselves in love of themselves!

[@f.scottwalters7349]

For some reason the audio is not working.

[@deandane589]

I can only imagine what she had to say on George floyed being murderd like that in the street by a police officer.

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

Omg where us the sound?

[@joelgoldsmith4747]

This woman is multifarious. She's not a writer alone, she's talented and gifted in the fields of psychology!! As a people we definitely require an analytical assessment of our 'Collective Psyche', which many of us westerners have failed to do. I understand the subterranean domains of our collective psyche is way too ugly and dark, for many of us to even look upon and examine. Hence the reason to the growth of WS Extremism!!!!

[@airmanpesanayi2115]

This is mind blowing🤯

[@outerspacedev]

Of course she still experiences racism on an everyday basis. Asking the question demonstrates that you understand this. There a thousand ways for others to recognize racialized encounters, since everyone is rigged up to play along, while pretending nothing is happening. I believe this is why mass hysteria, cognitive dissonance, depression, anxiety and other disorders are running rampant in our society.

[@Shin8bi]

You are georgous.

[@tobylove7]

It seems like the audio on this video was somehow removed or muted

[@TheBlueAnt]

try watching with headphones

[@herbs4135]

it's definitely be tampered with, which is kinda sus to me

[@TheBlueAnt]

i assume it was caused by a file conversion glitch, theres a link to an unedited version somewhere in the comments tho

[@12GatesStudios]

Several people have commented about the lack of sound. I’m not sure why that is. If you read most of the comments you’ll see that most people are able to hear it. I would speculate that because of copyright and licensing issues KZbin muted the video in certain regions or countries. I would encourage you to watch the video in it’s entirety. It’s available on KZbin. Thanks for commenting.

[@neilifill4819]

The griot, Toni Morrison. She challenges White people (and frankly, all of us) to reflectively interrogate our assumptions, feelings, and morals. Self-reflection is really difficult, especially when, as the griot said, racism (and other isms) must feel good because we keep doing it.

[@pastorAutry73]

Toni Morrison is BRILLIANT

[@shackaamwatkins326]

All white people need to here this and replay this over and over till they get it.

[@kaleemwali2363]

When Mr Rose stated “ that there is no way for the rest of us to understand that daily encounter,” can only be true if “ the rest of us” have no humanity. He is either grossly ignorant or disingenuous. When you are the cause of crimes against human beings, and then say that you can’t understand the victim’s plight, you just confirmed her assessment that the people who do, tolerate, support, or are indifferent, crimes against non whites globally, are bereft, and suffer from a serious collective psychosis, and are morally inferior.

[@aliciascott6334]

Exactly, which is why the Most High allows racism to still exist. He says he would rather you were hot or cold.... meaning those who are cold towards Him and His ppl are left to their exploits, to complete to the fullest. Their judgement will be just based on their deeds. They go hard in their immorality, they are not lukewarm. They take their wickedness to the fullest, and He allows it.......for now.

[@dmm3124]

He is offensive. Everybody has struggles in life. Not just one group in particular.

[@kaleemwali2363]

@@dmm3124 but one group is particularly responsible for causing hell for every other group on this planet. That is historical fact.

[@AuntieFa]

What the hell happened to the audio?

[@charrissesmith2958]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE VOLUME ON THIS VIDEO? THERE IS NO SOUND ALL OF THE SUDDEN!!!!

[@charrissesmith2958]

Origanl interview. charlierose.com/videos/18778

[@charrissesmith2958]

@A Girl Has No Name Thank you!!

[@jC-rv5rr]

There is only nationalism. Racism is disguised as nationalism, but tis only one race of folks, folk.

[@seanjackson2925]

Now people aren't waiting

[@mchjsosde]

Has the audio be distorted for anyone else? I can't hear a thing

[@12GatesStudios]

Several people have commented about the lack of sound. I’m not sure why that is. If you read most of the comments you’ll see that most people are able to hear it. I would speculate that because of copyright and licensing issues KZbin muted the video in certain regions or countries. I would encourage you to watch the video in it’s entirety. It’s available on KZbin. Thanks for commenting.

[@ClaresFav]

Why is this video muted?

[@fedupto68]

I agree with her about the restraint. I also came to understand the further damage done to this man. When they asked of him to stop the chaos caused by the injustice done to him.

[@mareawalters1944]

This must be a very powerful video, because now the dialogue is so low , you can't hear a word.

[@dannyb9870]

Inferior to me morally… that part 👏🏾

[@vernonhowell4485]

Brilliant woman!!!

[@thurstonreunion]

Your own fears, your own history, and what do you need this for..... #truestory

[@reichen609]

No audio

[@wynton921]

3:48 “well that’s a serious question, Charlie...” 😯

[@Coryclemmings]

I honestly just want to sit and listen to her talk

[@milboful]

An absolute genius.

[@darlenetillman7084]

RIH Prophetess 🙏💯❤️

[@batzeth]

Que pasa con el sonido?

[@huslr6266]

we’re blessed to have witnessed her greatness!!!

[@matthieuramazanibin-ali3532]

I always knew i had the moral high ground! Boy do i love that

[@QueerVisions]

The audio on this video has been removed.

[@reindireva2030]

i'm not a victim, i refuse to be one.

[@oumousarr3519]

Toni IS a badass very well said

[@Marvelous0071]

Powerful wisdom

[@linksfelix4264]

Amazing woman powerful words deep feeling I understand what she’s say to put my own spin on this I’ve always looked at racism as ignorant barbaric animalistic to hate another human being is to hate god himself the creator of all life you cannot believe in god with that amount of hate and with little hate at all to practice religion in one hand and practice cruelty in the other hand is horrifying it’s evil

[@hellohey000]

What happened to the sound? Is the volume set super low?

[@rc9867]

And Charlie really was out of his depth. She was kind enough but his grasp of what she was saying was elementary at best and completely without any internal meditation in the moment.

[@Jbelovedson]

Why is the audio bad all of the sudden?

[@charrissesmith8470]

They did something to it to stop people from hearing the message.

[@Stop_All_That_Crying]

I can't hear it

[@thatusername126]

Share this with your non-black family and friends!

[@kacthinkforyourself6968]

❤🎉💥🔥💥🙏🏾🖤👑💃🏾🌹🌹💯#thinkforyourself #realtalk #stayvisible

[@adrianacampos6544]

The way she looks at him, she doesn´t trust him.

[@raphaelgarritano7882]

brilliant and helpful

[@evankaden657]

This woman is human and yet many see her as a sage because most of us are so blind that we only aspire to the baseline humanity that she casually transacts in as easily as breathing.

[@josephandrews6018]

I’m not crazy, or wrong. My feelings on race are extremely accurate. Thanks very much!

[@ExtravertmE]

What are your feelings, if I may ask?

[@josephandrews6018]

@@ExtravertmE well, it depends on the context. Could I ask you a quick question. Do you find that some population groups in the US tend to be overrepresented in violent crime?

[@blackmatter2769]

@@josephandrews6018 Yes, white men….but they aren’t in jail. Under represented there. Just watch tv shows….its a sad case, to be sure. But, whatever.

[@HandyMan-p3t]

I'm getting no sound.

[@griffinmorrissey7662]

"they waited"

[@kodelesline1379]

Why is the audio muted on this video

[@dvo84]

#profoundneurosis 👏👏👏 🙏 Preach mama 🙌

[@QuataLaJoyce]

Powerful.

[@angelacrew-dothard8302]

Where is the audio

[@darkanser]

What happened to the audio??

[@EubulusKane3259]

Superb

[@Yvette-rk2ti]

NO AUDIO 🔉, WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? 3/16/24🙏✌️

[@TheKritter91]

The audio clip on this has been messed with?

[@moniquemosley2122]

Audio????

[@nl2531]

My lip reading isn't so good; please restore the sound to the video.

[@Lochlanist]

I'm not getting any audio in the video???

[@turquoiseskies9790]

Why is the audio off? 😬

[@adolphusdickens912]

Can't hear the sound!!!!

[@maggarlion]

Charlie wasn’t out of his depth. He understood what she was saying

[@monzorella1]

Where is the sound?

[@FrightNFight]

did they seriously scrub the audio from this entire video 🙍🏻‍♀️ see below comment and grab a pair of headphones or go to the Charlie rose website for the entire video

[@TheBlueAnt]

try listening with headphones, for some reason one of the tracks is inverted, which means mono speakers cancel the audio out

[@FrightNFight]

@@TheBlueAnt thank you, that's truly strange

[@TheBlueAnt]

​@@FrightNFight i honestly have no idea how someone would accidentally fuck up audio like that

[@mrspeigel3593]

Umm..what happened to the volume?

[@lta4615]

This is poignant today!!

[@qaxcraxchik]

this woman is too beautiful

[@caroleo.9109]

I'm experiencing sound issues with this video. Really wanted to hear the phenomenal Toni Morrison's view.

[@dewaynehouston2981]

where can i find her interviews? please

[@adiroots]

Powerful!

[@YourGirlSudanny]

Well, we grew tired of waiting & now we have no choice but to riot in the hopes they'll finally listen...