What do you do when someone just doesn't like you? | Daryl Davis | TEDxCharlottesville

What do you do when someone just doesn't like you? I mean really, really not like you. And you know it. And what if that person, or those people, have made an open show of that dislike, without apology. What would you do? Davis is no stranger to this experience and has chosen a unique, and often viewed controversial, approach to such ponderings. He uses his boogie woogie piano to open doors to conversations that few would venture to start. Daryl endeavors to improve race relations and does not shy away from "reaching across the aisle" to members of the KKK. Daryl Davis is an American R&B and Blues musician, author, actor and bandleader, known for his energetic style of Boogie Woogie piano. Davis has played with such musicians as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Bruce Hornsby, and Bill Clinton. His efforts to improve race relations, in which as an African-American he engaged with members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), have been reported on by media such as CNN, Newsweek Magazine, and the Washington Post. Davis summed up his advice as: "Establish dialogue. When two enemies are talking, they're not fighting." Daryl received rave reviews for his stage roles in William Saroyan’s The Time Of Your Life with a famed cast of Marcia Gay Harden, Brigid Cleary, Richard Bauer, Dion Anderson, and Henry Strozier. Davis was a key player in Elvis Mania which was extended by two months due to popular demand in New York City at an off-Broadway theatre. He appeared in two episodes of the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire. Davis is the author of the nonfiction book Klan-Destine Relationshipsand he is the subject of the documentary Accidental Courtesy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@SLEEPY1701]

This is what a good human being looks like. No fear, no hate just empathy. Daryl you are a great man.

[@adorablegirl1559]

This is what I define as a quality i admire in a human

[@SLEEPY1701]

@@adorablegirl1559 as an autistic person. Empathy is important to me. I may not express it in a way most people can understand but I truly wish no pain upon anyone.

[@brandonmaynard9507]

Cheers to that and to him.

[@RMSY-vc1uj]

@@SLEEPY1701 Damn, has lottery really changed you that much?

[@SLEEPY1701]

@@RMSY-vc1uj After I won the Nipton lottery I turned my life around and really started living.

[@Arunkumar-er8gd]

"How can you hate me when you don't even know me?" Now that is a powerful question that not only applies to racial contexts, but also other social contexts. Well said

[@risktakerceo1837]

Can they answer this for us????

[@Yotrymp]

"When two enemies are talking, they're not fighting."

[@harrybellingham98]

@Caroline Nelson so then as long as one can prolong the information collecting(talking) then they cant destroy destroy each other?

[@kalebkeppell415]

@Caroline Nelson thats a debate not a conversation, they werent arguing. And they respect eachothers views whether they agree or not. What are your views on the kkk? I feel that this will be interesting

[@undna]

@Caroline Nelson That's why they are still 'enemies', but they are not fighting.

[@undna]

​@@anneaunyme No. I don't know why you ask that? Is that a joke? Are you kidding? Is it a play of words? If so, then you're fine. If not, I will go for your logic and ask: are her and I enemies?

[@undna]

If we are, have you asked me if I started fighting?

[@whileistaysecluded]

“Its when the talking ceases, that the ground becomes fertile for violence.” Damn that’s powerful

[@lucho1limte]

Is literaly what trump avoided in Iran. Dont re elect him pls

[@jackmiller3586]

@@lucho1limte You are the problem, not Trump.

[@user-vi1dl3xg4g]

@@jackmiller3586 please explain why is he the problem?

[@ilovejuleslane]

That’s y they’re coming after free speech.

[@theaccountant5133]

When the talking stops the killing starts. Ask yourself if the talking in America is just about ended.

[@TheShankovie]

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -MLK

[@jared_r]

I really wish he was here today

[@arthurholmes2210]

They murdered him too !

[@arthurholmes2210]

@@jared_r They would just murder him all over again, nothing new here.

[@arthurholmes2210]

@Rheumattica That's sooooo old , next you'll say" Woke or my man ". 🥱

[@arthurholmes2210]

@Rheumattica That's the best ? Nothing to see here people just a kid !

[@karl_3885]

Speech 100 Reasoning 100 Charisma 100

[@granitxhaka6148]

intelligence - 100000

[@PotatoBoiOfficial]

piano 10000000000000000000000000000000000

[@CVHFitness]

@@granitxhaka6148 assuming thats a dash not a minus

[@poornimaramesh5709]

And little drama or emotion!

[@Chebab-Chebab]

Stomach - 100

[@hedonisticzen]

"Nothing was learned at that moment, but the lesson was taught" this is a man the understands the power of reflection.

[@alabamagreaser]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@ClarityDetermination]

Yes he does understand that. Reflection does not seem to be a skill held by the Klan leader. Intellect and a will to see inside yourself to make some sense of things ... can be avoided for whole lifetimes by you mind.

[@thebeanymac]

@@ClarityDetermination I think the clan leader evidently did reflect upon his beliefs, because he quit the clan. As for reflection: it is anyone's duty to reflect, to examine oneself as well, not as badly, as one would examine another well. We all examine one another, but it calls to mind the saying: 'a life unexamined is not worth living.' ~Socrates

[@12PawsFoundation]

Yes, but do we really know what a person has learned? Actions & speech do not always convey what a person has learned or not. Sometimes it takes time to show what we learned for possibly a host of reasons like habit & peer pressure.

[@IsraelCountryCube]

@@thebeanymac then that may be mine. and that similiarity with destruction of ones life.

[@MrMariomx2099]

How is this guy not more famous? He can really tear down the barriers of hatred in this world and, on top of that, he's an amazing musician! I'm astounded!

[@kellykirkpatrick8978]

OMG too many typos. Ugh

[@MrMariomx2099]

@@kellykirkpatrick8978 Huh?

[@conradangel8602]

True greatness like his does not want want or need personal elevation. Their gift is their message

[@hengineer]

Because too many Jesse Jackson's and Al Sharptons of the world make money from the ignorance and the fear.

[@davidfeiser6881]

Because he doesn’t play the “race” game of identity politics.

[@cripplingdepression8889]

This man went up to the CEO of Racism and made him resign

[@SebiSzabi]

C R I P P L I N G D E P R E S S I O N :) indeed! What a genius!

[@jaydavids6485]

He didn't MAKE him resign. The guy made a CHOICE to resign. That made all the diff. No one can make anyone do anything.

[@allpointstoone4346]

@@jaydavids6485 yes you are right :)

[@allpointstoone4346]

@@bill_the_butcher may we please take the focus off racism and put our attention on love and respect

[@gregburger5186]

Hes part of the kkk.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

This man has an incredible amount of clarity and self control . A master level human being at not getting triggered . I bow to you sir .

[@Alicia-oj8ul]

Right! Because most of us can’t 😆 We are all so easily triggered in this day and age 🫣

[@m.g.3913]

There's always room for improvement, his self control while eating for instance. I hope he gets his health in order so he can grace us with his presence for a while longer.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

@@m.g.3913 the subtilty of the toxicity in that comment was world class.

[@notallthatbad]

He didn't blame, attack or call the KKK wizard names like so many people would be tempted to do. He just listened - that's it. Listening melted Roger Kelly's fiery facade and brought back his humanity.

[@lezamac6]

that kkk leader is dead now

[@unclejohn4528]

lezamac6 Is there a point to your comment? Daryl Davis May have saved that mans eternal soul before he passed over. Nevertheless, wtf does that have to do with what tubez4321 said....

[@Prof_Tickles92]

lezamac6 roger Kelly isn’t dead. Daryl still talks about him to this day and says they’re still very good friends.

[@danielwalley6554]

@JONES Hrm. That's a pretty bleak view man - are you sure about it?

[@thecreativemillenial]

@@lezamac6 yes thank god

[@MLD.Ltd.]

12:47 "You don't have to respect what they are saying, but respect their right to say it." True understanding of "free speech".

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

说的好!

[@rubadubmedia]

This comment needs to be heard more now than ever

[@nonamea9177]

Indeed

[@TasetiMuhammadan70x70]

Yajie Liu I didn’t know the first amendment defends a terrorists’ right to promote terror.

[@yyxy5798]

One of the GREATEST quotes or statements EVER spoken.!

[@FreyaGem]

Daryl Davis has got to be one of the most straightforward, rational, and respectful men on earth.

[@sharms04]

This Ted talk should be showed to all kids in middle school and high school as these are the minds of the future generation that needs to know the truth! Good bless Daryl Davis! Loved the talk!

[@rustyhaarp1850]

Ya but that would make people too smart

[@joeynarciso94]

Sharms04. God bless him too lol

[@KittyLewinsky7]

I agree!

[@CocoAvalon]

This brought me to tears. Wish everyone could understand that screaming and berating people that disagree with you isn't the answer.

[@christopherfoxwallace1291]

Yes , if someone is contrary, arguing with them only creates a reason for their defensiveness. The only way you can get the to change is by supporting them as a human, and then offering alternatives to this outdated way of racism

[@thewokefindergeneral7631]

@@christopherfoxwallace1291 it isn’t just racism, a lot of people subscribe to political ideologies that are even more toxic.

[@scundoorsup5342]

Then why did you vote in the Democrat party, you dope

[@bgn0900]

This video is so criminally underrated

[@banaantjexx164]

No, not really. This same lecture has been given in multiple TEDx Talks videos with many more views than this one. Not only that, I personally find those other lectures to be slightly better than this one.

[@voiceofreason9850]

@@banaantjexx164 thanks for letting us know, I'll look for others, cause if this one was so great, the other ones must be amazing!!!!

[@surfchief]

I agree and someone also needs to change the title, (so it gets more views) this title doesn't attract attention. Something like "I changed the view of the leader of the KKK"

[@surfchief]

@@banaantjexx164 not hard to post up video link

[@mac5856]

@@banaantjexx164 I agree, what other videos?

[@MarkArandjus]

Daryl Davis' method for fighting racism is the most effective and constructive I've ever seen, been following him for a while now, the caliber of racists he's turned around is amazing. Instead of division and violence he opts for unity, and he's a damn fine musician as well.

[@scoobydoobers23]

Now if only we had 1 million of him maybe we could turn this country around. (Needing 1 million heros to save us is as strong a condemnation of our country that I can think of)

[@peetryman1]

@@scoobydoobers23 we can all learn from him for sure.

[@toddharig8142]

Hard to do when people are unwilling to listen im afraid. People like this needs bigger platforms.

[@2delicious57]

Mark, I disagree, you can’t approach everyone, and it appears to me that Davis acts as if he is Jesus, and can save everyone With constant conversation when in fact he can’t. doing this can make things worse sometimes. his goal should be is to not get the kkk to surrender to him, but to Jesus only. The best way to help is to pray for him and let god take control, and that is something that Davis is NOT DOING, which doesn't make him the ideal model Example for all.

[@MarkArandjus]

@@2delicious57 The KKK are already Christians, so if you think a religious debate getting them to change their view on christianity would be more productive than a humanist one... well, good luck with that.

[@blam9346]

He played that damn keyboard like somebody owed him money.

[@jmp01a24]

No need. This guy owns the piano. He don't need to rent.

[@cpsenxes]

I know right, he was unbelievable on that!

[@ConsumeristScroffa]

What do you mean? Are you talking about the way he was looking at the crowd?

[@carolinas_way]

@@ConsumeristScroffa lol, its an expression. It basically means he played very well

[@leshreddur]

This one is very strong in The Force.

[@user-gm2sx5hb1y]

He killed those keys at the end🔥🔥🔥

[@aaronaustrie]

What a performance 🔥

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

He sure did!!! What a talent and an inspiration!!! it brought tears to my eyes!

[@AceDramaBeats]

Yes he did! 🎹 Legit gave me a new appreciation for whatever kind of music that is 🔥🔥🔥

[@TunisiaGresham]

Amazing. Yes he sure did kill it on the piano 🔥🔥🔥

[@onelessowl]

thats 💯 what that klan member said at that bar

[@brandonmaynard9507]

Man, I have so much respect for this man. He truly represents the "be the change you want to see in the world" philosophy.

[@JamesBond-lj6ms]

We need more people like Daryl. Someone that doesn’t just scream “racial inequality”, but actually tries to change things, and doesn’t judge anyone regardless of race, views or anything. He actually tries to change things vs sitting around yelling.

[@daftknut1722]

This guy is legit someone i look up to. He's such an inspiration.

[@wijcik]

I agree, but it is easier to scream "racial inequality" than to change oneself. We all need a special kind of courage to sit and listen to people we deem "different" from ourselves. We can all be people like Daryl. Have a grand day!

[@christopherrivera1673]

Nietzsche: "Only strong personalities can endure history, the weak ones are extinguished by it."

[@northcarolinaaa8268]

@Fires And Flowers Right.

[@mandyg5747]

Fires And Flowers Wouldn't that be something? ! But abusers are weak individuals who abuse others to make themselves feel strong whereas the victim's become strong by being forced to endure their abuse. Many abusers are Narcissists unable or unwilling not sure which, to see their faults and change. Those who meekly follow and enable them are just as bad.

[@gRaCi3La89]

"How can you hate me when you don't even know me?"

[@jacksmith7799]

Conversely, how can you love me when you don't even know me

[@pizzapatriot1769]

@@jacksmith7799 Well, some are taught to love, and others are taught to hate.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

if your driving sucks i flippin hate you

[@YourHomieHenry]

Calvin and Hobbes !

[@brownmanofcanada]

@@jacksmith7799 Because I don't love you, I love that you exist here with me, in your human form, just as I have been.

[@grahamthomson6503]

I never heard of this guy but if everyone thought like him the world would be a better place.

[@dberd9149]

100% agree with you!

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Hear hear 😊

[@theintellectualrabbit6828]

"It's when the talking ceases that the ground becomes fertile for violence. So keep the conversation going." Truly inspiring.

[@-kattya-]

Omg this guy plays the piano as he just breathes, it's so natural to him, must be a wonderful feeling

[@FlyingBalcony]

He protecc He connecc But he also RESPECC

[@humblesoul58kimbyrd17]

If every police force lean and honor those three words America would be a better nation. Protect, Connect, Respect.

[@dayaum9440]

Plus He THICC

[@yellooh]

Another yellow

[@endezeichengrimm]

What?

[@zakwaanzareer7826]

He also cool

[@robertdennis3892]

Daryl knows that the best way to defeat your enemies is to make them your friends!

[@Nonchalant81s]

So how many enemies are now your friends?

[@lesleykramer7207]

Easy to say, when you're not the one who has the KKK camped outside your house burning crosses and holding nooses. Stay in your damn lane and don't talk about things you know nothing about.

[@shr1reddy]

True

[@schechter01]

@@lesleykramer7207 I take it you disapprove of Mr. Davis' actions, then? Also, you don't get to control what other people say--they'll speak their minds anyway. Get used to it.

[@couchpotatoe91]

Well, in the military they say that you defeat an enemy by defeating the goal he wants to achieve via fighting. This can be by presenting them an easier to achieve, attractive alternative or, like in this case, by making them abandon their believe thus taking away their will to fight.

[@eggsnspam]

"Ignorance breeds fear."

[@Jblah]

Eggsn Bakon r u a jedi?

[@madman2u]

So does knowledge.

[@VasileSurdu]

@@madman2u not really, it's more like the 'imagination' that comes from knowledge.. Like 'what if' this or that will happen etc

[@mosu95]

@@madman2u knowledge disperses fear. When you KNOW that that sonething can't hurt you or it can but in what ways and that can be avoided you no longer fear it.

[@Solutions3000]

So does perception.

[@lastnamefirstname7652]

How has this man not been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

[@scundoorsup5342]

Because cultist Dems don’t like blacks , I presume

[@williampowell3378]

Yeah

[@chrisbrody9915]

One of the most beautiful human beings I've ever heard. We all need to take a lesson from him

[@samkull8326]

this needs to be the most watched ted talk

[@DustyyBoi]

Sam Kull I actually think it's the least watched

[@NinjaSushi2]

I was thinking how they need to play this in every high school in America.

[@aschraub9897]

^ You nailed it!

[@tiffanya3919]

Share, share, share! I've emailed this to ALL of my son's teachers asking them to seriously consider showing it in their classes and possibly even to the whole school. Mainstream media wants division to keep a division in voters for the separate party's, in order to rise above this we need to be the ones to act! ONE LOVE 💗

[@frednelljamison3132]

I agree cause I really enjoy an learn a lot from TED Talks, God Bless!

[@WookieSenshi]

What an intelligent and humble man. Certainly someone of whom many can learn from.

[@NathanielTanFL]

He should be remembered as a hero in African-American history

[@nuftis]

- African

[@Nonchalant81s]

Why wouldn't he be a hero for white American history?

[@daniellehoreau7721]

How about just American history? 😉

[@bartsimpsonyellowmenace3780]

Nathaniel Tan Then you didn't listen to this video.

[@grayman735]

@@Nonchalant81s what about Human history?

[@stevecohen4373]

i'm so blessed to have been able to see him perform and talk multiple times. My dad runs in some of the same musician groups that Daryl engaged with. He is a wonderful person, and a ridiculously talented keys player.

[@deanevangelista6359]

Yup, and he’s humble enough to stop by the local open mikes to check out the talent, or even join in.

[@belindajardim3145]

"How can you hate me when you don't even know me" resonated with me

[@cgreen2984]

My father had a similar saying.

[@djk856]

It must take an unimaginable amount of bravery and courage for him to go to a clan rally. I feel like they should tell this story in school or something

[@ky-annlong9995]

"Violence occurs when the conversation stops." This guy's outlook is incredible...great piano player, great man.

[@DjDocHolland]

This guy gets it. Racism can only be ended when both sides can be allowed to speak what they feel in a tough conversation. When you try to force someone to conform to a politically correct mindset, you are only trying to control their outward monolog, however by showing respect for everyones right to think, even wrongly, a conversation can take place that can be transformative.

[@qwertzuiop1978]

Say that to those antifa "anti-racists"

[@soneil]

DjDocHolland Agree

[@JohnJones-ct9pr]

Very well said.

[@trinesrensen560]

Being honest about fears and wishes might help. But when that comes out as words that speak of harming the other, killing the other, destroying their lives. That's not helpful. Only scary, and breeds more fear and hate. So if both sides can be honest and vulnerable, if they even know themselves well enough to find that. And speak it. Then this will help.

[@Tethloach1]

and sometimes it is best to just not talk, nothing nice to say than nothing to talk about.

[@ctt4811]

Daryl Davis is a great man!! Wish more people in this world had his perspectives

[@andrewlau8707]

Me too

[@NathanHarrison7]

That’s one talented, patient and intelligent man. Planted a seed that grew strong enough to break the solid barrier of ignorance. Keep the dialogue going. Very practical Ted Talk. Thank you.

[@gRaCi3La89]

"I wasn't there to fight with him; I was there to learn from him."

[@anthonyponce4576]

Absolutely phenomenal this man is a fantastic example of power through education

[@NinjaSushi2]

What a great spirit and soul this man has.

[@patrick707100]

If you like liars. A complete make up story.

[@klash3532]

@@patrick707100 What makes you say that?

[@yuh7139]

I guess that's why they call it soul music

[@BlueJeansandJellyBeans]

I have no idea why this came to my feed today. But this is an amazing story. We definitely need to listen to each other, and not what others tell us. This was awesome!

[@benisrael5169]

When someone doesn’t like you, give them minimum interaction or communication. Don’t beg for their attention, respect yourself.

[@carpathianken]

That's what I was thinking.It's better to keep our focal point & put our efforts towards the people in our lives that deserve our attention, instead of wasting them on those that mightn't even have good intentions for us

[@dalewilliams4359]

@@carpathianken Daryl did no begging, and he also did not "avoid". I want to be more like him, but it is difficult. Imagine the patience and tolerance he had to have to achieve this outcome. No immediate gratification, no assurance of a good outcome, but he stayed with it.

[@benisrael5169]

@@dalewilliams4359 I’d rather be with a group of people where I’m appreciated than just tolerated.

[@dalewilliams4359]

@@benisrael5169 Yes, I think we all would. But isolation leads to the fear and polarization that is so prevalent today-- the "us vs them". I am sure Daryl drew strength through his journey from the people who appreciated him. And he ended up adding one more soul to the circle.

[@billpetersen298]

Of course we would rather be with people who appreciate us. But what this man did. Has real meaning.

[@ElectroUK]

we need to learn from people like him.

[@jubaljohn6509]

"Here's how to solve racism and bigotry with a side helping of badass boogie woogie piano. You're welcome!"

[@Psalm_27.4]

@Jubal John Love the little cat profile photo. Your own illustration?

[@williampowell3378]

:-)

[@madyjules]

🤣 that’s great!!

[@anakinskywalker6033]

I have the complete upmost respect for this man. God bless him

[@lindaclark5911]

Anakin Skywalker upmost= utmost

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I wish I had this mans strength. I wish more people in general had anywhere near this mans strength and wisdom. Daryl Davis is a *Hero* in the truest sense of the word.

[@cgreen2984]

He is very brave to meet with Klan leaders knowing how they feel about his race.

[@wycliffethomas9055]

The music at the end was so powerful. Just to think that something so joyful can start a journey of reconciliation.

[@leonard1871]

wow , i have nothing but respect for this gentleman right here ..I learned a valuable lesson from this talk , 'if you have an adversary you don't have to respect what they're saying , but respect their right to say it , and have that conversation "

[@Trust_the_process678]

Just seeing this in 2019...I’m truly impressed with his courage, bravery and intelligence to take on such a task in order to gain knowledge about his adversary’s point view. What a story! I mean for the member to eventually have a true change of by developing a friendship heart warms my heart and shows that there can be change if one is open to it. AND His piano skills blew my mind 🤯! Daryl Davis, wow! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@tiffanya3919]

There are truly no words for how much respect and love I have for this man. His stance and view on humanity is the epitome of LOVE. LOVE conquers ALL. We ALL need to learn how to put away our pride and humble ourselves. It is pride and ignorance that fuels hate and division. Respect and love to you good sir! 💗👏👏👏

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

This is potentially the most important talk I've ever listened to because it wasn't about promoting a person, it was about promoting peace and healing in a genuine way via personal experience. Thank you Mr. Davis.

[@tzzv3292]

This is one of the best ted talks ive watched

[@The_Other_Ghost]

A friend of mine is a reformed neonazi, from what I heard listening to DMX made him change his mind about the racism taught to him. Music can be powerful.

[@Jblah]

Guacamole well dmx always seems like a straight up dude. Being straight forward and honest is a rare thing sadly so.

[@byanymeansnecessary398]

Who was listening to DMX? You or your friend?

[@notorioustia]

Which song that DMX made that inspired your friend?

[@GDino34]

Music is very powerful!

[@InnerRise]

Nah fam

[@lisabuettner7755]

Love this guy's passion and compassion.

[@alexjkarma]

This is one of my favorite Talk ever! More humans like this man are needed on this earth! Hallelujah! Amen

[@kakel536]

Who wouldn't like this man? He's amazing in every way. Want to be liked? Be like him.

[@joeynarciso94]

KaKel53, I'll tell you some of the people who wouldn't even like Daryl. Try my 24 year old haughty narcissistic next door neighbor who wrote me a text last week, out of the clear blue that went something like this: "You are very pathetic .... yadayada blabla. You did this, you did that, you drove away all your children in your whole life, etc, etc." I replied, "What children?" Then I did a quick check on You Tube in order to find out precisely what kind of narcissist she in fact was! Well Bingo! Took me me less than 5 minutes to find this great 14 minute video by Les Carter, PhD. entitled I think it is "How to Identify a Covert Malignant Narcissist." Highly recommend!!! Guess what he tells you in it? "They will tell you things like, 'YOU ARE VERY PATHETIC'!" LMAO

[@acisteele9486]

Wow. Finally a real life example of love defeating hate. I enjoyed this and certainly can apply it to my own life too.

[@mysticbluelight5872]

Unknown breads fear Fear breeds hatred Hatred breeds destruction Keep dialogue going so we don’t live with ignorance Man your journey and story is so valuable One love ❤️✊

[@JesseP.Watson]

Nothing worse than unknown bread. I hate that.

[@sandwichdepescado6442]

@@JesseP.Watson especially if it's rye bread

[@JesseP.Watson]

@@sandwichdepescado6442 Ah yes, that mysterious pompanickle... Pompanickal? Pompanickel.

[@malibu3939]

BEST DAMN TED TALK I'VE EVER WATCHED! I kept wondering how, if Roger Kelly (grand dragon KKK) could come to respect Davis and become friends with him, even to the point of eating dinners at one another's homes, how could he keep his stance and his beliefs in the KKK.....but then I watched the rest of the video. :-) From just a random conversation at a bar.....look at what amazing thing happened. I love this...can't say enough about these 2 men and this awesome story! Mr. Daryl Davis...you are amazing and wonderful!

[@vacefron7835]

This man in a national treasure!

[@Jblah]

General Georgy Zhukov We are all gems in the rough. The rough being things like kkk robes lol

[@thewormholetv7228]

Where is Vendaya?

[@patrick707100]

And a great liar.

[@FINEDIAMOND]

Now THIS is the definition of an intelligent man! Kudos to him for his humanitarian work and that awesome musical piece!

[@aaronheryford3507]

I wish everyone could be as rational as this wonderful man! Breaking the chains of fear!

[@Pyraus]

So impressive. Guys like this are what keep the whole show rolling.

[@sineadcampbell5147]

This is so not what I was expecting. I feel so bad that those arseholes pelted his 10yo self with cans etc. What an amazing and brave man to put himself in such dangerous situations. Not many other people could get past the initial hate factor and remain as level headed and articulate as this gentleman. The bloke rocks that piano!

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Hate factor? He is not the one who was filled with hate.

[@sineadcampbell5147]

@@Michelle-pn9xt no I wasn't talking about him being hateful. I'm on about him feeling their hate and overcoming their prejudices and unfair biases. This guy is, in my eyes, the perfect role model for young people being bullied and terrorised by their peers. Or anyone for that matter.

[@maxbennett328]

daryl knows what he’s doing; i have so much respect for this guy

[@blakesavignac337]

There are a lot of people who need to see this video and really listen to what this man is saying.

[@markaguilera493]

This man is a true prophet, a beacon of light. No preaching. No blaming. No cursing. No shaming. No hate mongering. No race hustling. No scape-goating. Pure willingness to understand.

[@londoner1851]

This man is amazing, clever, patient, kind and wow on those keys!

[@justcral]

Profound. Truly a gentleman and a scholar.

[@ilikemike2436]

I admire Daryl Davis; I don’t know if I could have the same tolerance but I really do admire and respect his intellectual curiosity. “Ignorance breeds fear, fear breeds hatred and hatred breeds destruction.” “People learn racism through dialog. If you learn racism through dialog you can unlearn racism through dialog.”

[@mango8918]

So much wisdom...I could listen to Mr. Davis for hours on end. His words captured so much truth and his music transcended the divide between races. Wow, the world needs more of him!

[@logtec1977]

Wow, this is very Interesting! Daryl you’re a brave man, bridging the gap of and for mankind! The world needs strong men like you.. Respect! And you can tickle that ivory like a champion!!!!!

[@evanlong7602]

This is so true I especially love the part where he says you don’t have to respect what they are saying, but respect their right to say it

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

this is the most powerful TED talk i have watched .... music is the secret of ending Racism .... i have tears now hhhh

[@PotatoBoiOfficial]

best piano section ever

[@matthewbennett1972]

Mohamed Ait Nouh I think that marijuana is illegal because it brings people together.

[@pinkmetalguitar]

The best, most enlightening TED talk I've ever seen, not just based on a feel-good story, but rather a no nonsense look at the long road to understanding. The hard work it takes to unshackle and remove the weight of years of troubling inner conflict and soul destroying hate. Imagine how good it must feel for Mr. Kelly to stop carrying that heavy bag of hate filled stones off his shoulders and stand up straight in front of god, or just himself in the mirror? The truth will set you free they say...

[@FairyCRat]

I could listen to this man's story 100 times and not get bored of it. He's my main inspiration for every conversation I have about racism.

[@buseira]

In a time of division and divisiveness we need more people like Mr. Davis here to lead the way.

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

I love Daryl as a human being. He is inspiring by words and deeds. Far more impressive than many of our "Hollywood heroes". Imagine the sheer guts this guy has. Getting the heretofor absolutely unthinkable done.

[@kurtisreptileweatherly687]

My New Hero. A man After My Very Heart.

[@danielmedina2078]

You have experienced racism?

[@kurtisreptileweatherly687]

Daniel Medina I have. Is that a surprise? And have witnessed a wide variety of racism. It's all sheer foolishness. Yourself?

[@danielmedina2078]

Kurtis Weatherly well my generation 1964 . . . We expected it and just laughed it off . . . Most people are emotionally 12 years old . . . according to the American phycologist association. So what do you expect?

[@danielwilson5788]

Literally would probably eat your heart

[@cristinaordeig7]

We have here a gentleman Thai is the pride of our human race that with calm , peace and hear heart convinced another fertile human being to realized that was wrong and made it RIGTH . Thank you to both of you.!

[@djunalu]

Daryl has the courage and presence of mind/self that it takes to confront ignorance and to bring more understanding and light to the world. He is one of my modern day heroes. He walks the walk, and he highlights that what the world needs is more love and understanding, not more divisive hate. What an admirable human being.

[@zachb9965]

i didnt want him to stop playing the piano, amazing talent!

[@prempatel8319]

I've seen this talk a few times now. Best one I've seen, hands down.

[@Jaditzatpsn]

This guy is one of many like myself that's trying to end racism, Breaking the chain of hate starts with us teaching the next generation, I'm okay with mixed culture relationships reason being Not everyone is 100% pure race, We're all humans (equal), What makes us different is money and status, But at the end of the day we all are the same We bleed the same color of blood which is red, May God bless america and everyone else Amen.

[@sickofcrap8992]

God bless you.

[@the8thchurch461]

Very true Team BSAA. I would go further and say that its highly likely that NO ONE is 100% pure race so we just need to love, appreciate and accept one another.

[@emmacat3202]

We are all God's children, and we were all lovingly crafted by him. It took millions of years for God to craft all of us from carbon atoms and energy. We are all bound together as a species. Let's all love one another.

[@matthewbennett1972]

A lot of people believe that there is more good than bad in the world I do not. I believe that humanity’s tendency is toward selfishness and greed and fulfillment of our base desires. It is a precious few that choose to rise above this mentality. It is a struggle but a noble one and it needs to be fought. This man is banishing ignorance and foolishness two very old enemies of humanity

[@jared_r]

We need you now

[@artsanchez6996]

When I hear Mr. Davis speak, I'm convinced that there is still hope for America and the world.

[@calvary9935]

I usually don’t watch TED but today this man’s testimony taught me many lessons. Thank you. He is the only pianist in this earth play brilliantly. He must be honored guys

[@victoriaoshea4865]

Daryl Davis amazing,intelligent, courageous and talented gentleman. This is in my top 10 ted talks

[@aliciasmart4391]

Tears in my eyes as I watch this. Beautiful. Inspirational.

[@Blossom-ne4bk]

This is one of the best Ted talks I've listened to so far. There should be these exact kind of talks in schools, community gatherings etc..

[@laurahodgson6531]

I love this man. We've gone so wrong in recent years with cancel culture and the social media echo chambers. Keep the conversations going!

[@KevsGuide]

Fear causes you to hate someone you dont know. Profound. You are an amazing person my friend

[@fredpepper1603]

the piano brought them together and therefore has more power than racism.

[@frankmeyers4158]

The piano allowed a conversation to begin. Conversation and time brought them together.

[@jared_r]

I’ve said for along time that music is a uniting force.

[@jonathanh8289]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@porkhill6665]

Actually yes

[@georgemcnally4473]

"Keep the conversation going ....", wise words in these days of suppression and cancellation. Communication, even poor communication, beats repression.

[@yvonnerahmes9618]

Pure joy, from his perserverence, to his success in this journey, and the sharing of his great music! Wundebar!

[@TheRonskins]

Awesome! I agree with you. I don't always care that others don't like me, but I'm always interested in how they arrived at their decision when they don't know me. So, if they're brave enough to tell me, I'm brave enough to listen. If that idea takes them outside their comfort zones, then if they're brave enough to spend time getting to know a little about me, I'm willing to spend time with them.

[@simpioustv4882]

This man is a Genius.