Why Aren't There More Black People In Oregon A Hidden History presented by Walidah Imarisha

Have you ever wondered why the Black population in Oregon is so small? Oregon has a history not only of Black exclusion and discrimination, but also of a vibrant Black culture that helped sustain many communities throughout the state-a history that is not taught in schools. Author and educator Walidah Imarisha will lead participants through an interactive timeline of Black history in Oregon that speaks to the history of race, identity, and power in this state and the nation. Participants will discuss how history, politics, and culture have shaped-and will continue to shape-the landscape not only for Black Oregonians but all Oregonians. Thomas Robinson will share a photo essay on the impact of the policies and decisions that have impacted Black Portlanders in North and Northeast Portland.
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Walidah Imarisha has taught courses on topics as diverse as the history of the Black Panther Party, race and the history of prisons, Hurricane Katrina, and hip hop as literature at Portland State University and throughout the country. Imarisha also filmed and codirected Finding Common Ground in New Orleans, a documentary about Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath. Thomas Robinson is a Photo Archivist who tells important stories through historical photographs.
This event on May 29, 2014 at the Portland Building Auditorium to a standing room only audience, was presented in partnership with the City of Portland Civil Rights Program.

[@bertthompson7342]

In a nutshell, Oregon originally legislated itself to be -- for lack of a better term -- a sundown state!

[@bertthompson7342]

@Meat Mane Thanks for the info.

[@raw5889]

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[@bumblebee4280]

@@bertthompson7342 Let us know what meat said.

[@asetkemet2957]

Sounds about white

[@kikio-rq9kx]

And look at Portland now. God is on time!

[@kdlane4046]

It's incredibly important to acknowledge that the speaker is both devastatingly beautiful and brilliant.

[@lindin2332]

Simp

[@AliasFresh]

Indeed. Agreed.

[@leonwoods4052]

My sentiment as well......

[@boblob-law9401]

My family moved from Sacramento and Seattle to Eugene in the late 70's/early 80's. From what my grandmother said, there were only a handful of black families in Eugene at the time. Almost all the black families in Eugene have a special bond because our families have known each other for almost 50 years. To this day I visit Eugene and people come up to me and call me cousin, and sometimes I can't even remember who they are

[@trinitycarey3454]

Amazing comment I arrived in Oregon 1972 I wish it was in Portland but I had no choice. From Deadwood to the coast back to Corvallis and eventually 83 I moved into Eugene because I thought it was more diverse than anywhere else I've lived in Oregon. There are no do-overs but if I could, I would have chose to live in Portland the fact is there is more diverse there than here in Eugene. So let's have happened over the last year's right here in Eugene that I can't even talk about. Now at the age of 67 I still fight for Injustice. Glory to the Jesus Christ the son of God glory to him that I am still here today. I'd like to think that I fight the good fight.

[@trinitycarey3454]

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[@queenofthenile2012]

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[@MrGeminiTheGemini]

Do you have a bad memory?

[@CPT_Pepper]

😂🤣You know how Black families roll. The whole city is our 'cousin'!

[@sweetiewithintegrity2160]

Yep she is beautiful and rocking her natural hair.

[@thelastdracolich1237]

Her natural hair is cold blooded.

[@simielsebahisrael506]

And tha sister is smart too

[@indigenoid5383]

Beautiful? How about gorgeous? I wonder what she thinks about what's happening in Portland now....looks like the whites had it coming for a long time. I didn't know the history. Oregon is actually far from liberal.

[@ericnealy9868]

Black Women are the most beautiful creatures to grace the planet..... That complexion and Fro tho❤🖤💚❤💛💚

[@sweetiewithintegrity2160]

@Yehudah Benlewi Correct

[@kennethmcnair2740]

Oregon sure as hell doesn't have a problem bringing in black people to play for the Oregon Ducks and Trailblazers.

[@ricocheteraw90sthebestdecade]

Bingo.....I don't know why dame lillard loves oregon so much

[@plantmaster3339]

They would NOT have teams without BLACK PEOPLE!!!!✌🏾✌🏾💯💯

[@IN-D-YHN]

Black bleak bland bleach blond blanco blanc blackOut bla bla bla bla bla bla ;Websters dic

[@TC-ym1vk]

☺️

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

FACT

[@israelben-ezraharris6401]

Why do we fight to be next to a people who hate you? We must deal with the spirit of rejection, and just love ourselves! Don't force any nation of people to love us, stay on your side, and let us build and live. Envey poor whites, don't come on are side and burn down what we built. It's been their history to hurt us and stop us at all cost to prosper in our own way.

[@wilhouts6173]

Mixing your pronouns made it difficult to follow your thot process, Israel. Your perspective, your life experience is important to share here, even tho it may not be the same as Walidah’s. I agree, there is an inward struggle And an outward struggle. Both can produce personal and spiritual growth when done from the heart, & both will benefit our fellowman. Can you share a little bit more your experience of rejection/prejudice and how it has effected your life. 🌞

[@kiberenigestsebez6633]

You got half truth. The wrong is " . ..why we fight to be next to a people who hate us " This generalization is wrong. " ... embrace ourselves.. " that is correct. It is the basics of self reliance, it is the basics of unison . ..... the speaker said , the anti slavery whites were against slavery because of economic reason. As black man, i would say it is a bit twisted narration. Look the main players in that movement, economic interest may have some role but not the main 1

[@stefanhouston8616]

🙏

[@palefeathervaldez3563]

But your people don't seem to put forth the effort to prosper, rather destroy and tear down the businesses in your neighborhoods. You hurt yourselves, yet can never admit your faults as a people. The crime is out of control in your communities, yet you do nothing to correct it, or raise your kids to not be so violent and to not go around shooting each each other.

[@stefanhouston8616]

@@palefeathervaldez3563 You know my people weren't this way ; Before your people, hit us over the head and dragged us over here . It's like blaming a rape victim.; for being rapped. Instead of addressing and correcting the rapist. Your pointing out the obvious, the symptoms of a much bigger problem ; and your feeling good about your childish post .Why don't you try to correct the mistakes and Horrors that your father's and forfarther committed against and inflicted on black people. Because black peole aren't going anywhere . But you are !! Now go play with your Goat 🐐 .That way you get the point . Can you pick up what I'm putting down . Goodday !!

[@celiawoods4864]

We Are A Strong Nationality Of People! A People Who Have Fought THEIR Whole Lives For The Basic Human Rights and Are Still Fighting! And WE ARE STILL STANDING!! GOD BLESS AMERICA ✨

[@zeldapolk1980]

Thanks for educating me. This was sad to listen to. A people raided this land, took control and set up systems to keep natives and others from just living a decent life. So evil.

[@nubiannile4606]

Yes...the same set up in India, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, The Americas. Its the same program repeated over and over.

[@omarrphillips9710]

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[@j.c.eaglesmith4259]

The racist oppression of Black people in Oregon was/is a continuation of the treatment of indigenous peoples.

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[@richardheyward5878]

And you benefit. So go back to where you're from if you don't like it.

[@juliogio4622]

what a powerful woman

[@MichaelToussaint1]

wow what a beautiful Sista with gorgeous hair, love my people so much! 💪🏾❤

[@behonest3639]

Not the point of this video at all

[@eugenedusauzay9468]

@@behonest3639 I agree but she is naturally stunning that also can't be ignored

[@pierrelouis8188]

You find before 1990 .Nowadays women don't like to take bath tattoo everywhere fake booty

[@spectraamunari9059]

I live in Los Angeles and used to spend several days in Portland every month for work back in 2008/2009. The lack of diversity in the downtown and surrounding areas was shocking and unsettling. I was literally the only chip in the cookie almost every shop and cafe I went into. It took me some time to find the “Black Area” (where I wanted to spend my $$). I’m from Southern Illinois and my small hometown is more mixed than this and it’s racist as hell (to the point that the KKK burned a cross on my yard as a child). I remember visiting this place and thinking, “how sad”. It’s a beautiful state, it’s a cool sized city. People were friendly but I know that when places lack diversity there’s always a deeper reason and therefore it doesn’t feel “safe” no matter how superficially friendly folks are. I would have loved to move there if the vibes would have been different.

[@luke8349]

So people where friendly but since it didn't have enough "diversity " for you it didn't feel safe? Sounds like the problem is you

[@farshimelt]

@@luke8349 Let's reverse the situation and put a white person in a black area. How safe would they feel?

[@trinitycarey3454]

Fact!!! Love your comment

[@idontnonuffin944]

Sadly this is common liberal thing throughout history. It’s crazy that ppl think anything different. The conditioning the govt does to society is super strong I guess

[@talatbenson9793]

Thank you! Won't be visiting there.💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@rosemarynord525]

I asked this question over and over again when I first moved to Oregon 7 yrs. ago, from Southern California. Complete culture shock! I was asking, "Where are all the Black people?" When I saw that Walidah Imarisha was going to be speaking on this at UO, I made sure that I was there. What I learned was heart wrenching and the lack of POC makes me want to move back to California. It's unnerving living in this lily white (for the most part) enclave.

[@timeforchange3786]

How about you move to Chicago and Philadelphia so you can see how racist and how much hate they have toward white people. My mom grew up in the bay area of California and didn't realize how much hate they have until she moved to the south. It is not right to have black areas only but expect white people to bow down. You have much to learn

[@trinitycarey3454]

@@timeforchange3786 , born in S.C. RAISE IN N Y , PHILLY AND TAKEN TO OREGON. ❤❤❤ PHILLY, I NEVER HAD ISSUES, WITH BEING BLACK👍🏿💓💓🙏🏿🙏😇

[@sharonned1718]

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[@rhondasquaire7073]

I lasted a week in Portland. I only saw 4 black females the whole time I was there. They were teens and they were all together. I never saw another black adult woman. I left my them boyfriend and jumped on a Greyhound bus and headed back to Florida.

[@indiald3373]

@@rhondasquaire7073 ay dios mio

[@jeremiahwoods1845]

She always had her AFRO Puffs like that she's a hell of a poet two Oregons finest

[@teddy-ted5285]

The part when she said Black infants mortality is not a class issue but a Race Issue. I would love too see her or someone else do a Forum on that! Because I wanna see how many Black shields would come out of the wood work.

[@MrGeno-ud3dw]

I want my land back, most of us were already here.

[@mrlove7097]

@@MrGeno-ud3dw you will so says TMH

[@adbc1f72]

@@MrGeno-ud3dw Most definitely was here first.

[@MrGeno-ud3dw]

@@mrlove7097 APTMH!

[@kcetebe8012]

Obama was president and never met once with people like this two speakers - he could have at least meet the White guy because he prefers White people. However, Obama met with every Jewish person in the US that he could possibly meet. First black president my butt

[@jmjames1081]

I’m soooo proud of this Queen for educating the people!

[@richardheyward5878]

She's not a queen. Do you know how dumbed down that word is because of you? It has a negative view.

[@dtalley219]

I love her. Bless this beautiful queen.

[@anthrolinguistica]

Say it louder

[@Fari-100]

@@richardheyward5878 Empress

[@raw5889]

@@richardheyward5878 it's has a negative view to who, white people? You don't matter.

[@donhorenstein9955]

What a pretty woman! How could I not love and adore my black queens?

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[@michelleoliver1770]

I would not be surprised if there are not several states where this has been historically implemented as law.

[@mrw4733]

@racer exile codified law controls ratified actions and amendments become laws to govern systematic functions of group's of said lower people. So crazy when you pick it apart. Their plan.

[@mrw4733]

@Peggy Wiley seems like i if thats safe to say.

[@andrewlang3829]

@Peggy Wiley I found this talk very informative, especially where she said these same ideologies about a white homeland shaped every state and this larger nation. And this is not a criticism. I just wanted add some information to the statement: 'Oregon was the only state to come into the Union with a racial exclusionary clause in its constitution.' 16:05 Missouri's constitution contained something almost identical in its constitution written in 1820 and the same goes for Florida's constitution in 1845. It wasn't unique that Oregon's founders were the only ones bold enough to write down racial exclusion. I could be wrong but my suspicion is that it was the only state to come into the Union with both a racial exclusionary clause and a prohibition of slavery in its constitution (Missouri and Florida both legalized slavery in their state constitutions). As depressing as that is, I wish she had explained what happened between Oregon's founding and state's ratification of the 14th amendment. Who were these members of the Oregon state legislature who voted for equal citizenship rights? Why did any large number of people support an amendment for equal citizenship in the first place? My guess is the people who supported ratification of an amendment for universal citizenship rights were not the same people who wrote the racial exclusion clause in the state constitution, or the people who de-ratified the 14th amendment.

[@michelleoliver1770]

Right! FACTS matter and omitted history tells the whole truth that you will almost always have to be in search of.

[@BronzeSista]

There are many Midwest and Northern states with Black code laws. The Southern States had Jim crow. I used to think Black people didn't like States with very cold weather. I found out those States had Black code laws that kept Black people from moving to certain states. It was against the law for Blacks to buy and own property in those racist states that wanted to remain white. Welcome to racist America 🇺🇸 They included Asian people and Hispanics.

[@jamalrauf9462]

AND dropping knowledge. They WANT to stop us but, they CAN'T stop us.

[@jamalrauf9462]

Check out the 1638 Doctrine of Exclusion.

[@keydaniels]

Every city I know of at some point ran a highway directly through the Black community. I'm 36 and in my lifetime I saw Black businesses in Florida be forced closed due to city planning of roadways.

[@nanettematthews2264]

Highway construction is an act of imperialist aggression... in the black community.

[@richardheyward5878]

This is the funniest one you people like to spread! "Dey dunt built a freeway drew ous neighborhood!" It's called location. Those cities had to be connected. They were settled there because of their convenience of geography. You don't build cities on the side of a mountain. You people need to get off these old wives tales.

[@melindajones3218]

Why do whites get lice?

[@farshimelt]

@@melindajones3218 The same reason Blacks get lice.

[@rainbowdragon2u]

@@richardheyward5878 ah yes. They only did it because they had too! Just like sundown states. Or black codes. Or jim crow... The examples are there the fact you choose to ignore them just shows your ignorance. But we both know You're so proud of that ignorance Loool.

[@mylilpc]

This is so good. A subject that needs to be taught in secondary schools!

[@63Baggies]

Good luck with that. It's more important that WE know this, the hell with everyone else. I'm tired of hearing people moaning about differences, let's move on.

[@ALotOfCancer]

@@63Baggies STFU and sit in your house.

[@queenofthenile2012]

@@63Baggies We can't not until Racism WHITE Supremacy is DEAD its PURE 'EVIL'! Black business's are still SABOTAGED by Racism WHITE Supremacy..#ANTIBLACKHATECRIMEBILL

[@elonmust7470]

It's straight propaganda!

[@johncaccioppo1142]

@@elonmust7470 Everything is propaganda.

[@magneticqubzian6902]

Damn her Fro on point

[@thelastdracolich1237]

A black power afro soul sister.

[@MrYeodaddy]

My sister grew up in Portland. She has told me experiences she has had in the last 5 years that sounds like something from 60 years ago. I have since learned about Oregon outlawing black people. This talk was the most comprehensive racial history of Oregon I have heard.

[@benben6306]

Funny how oregon votes overwhelmingly democrat

[@sweetiewithintegrity2160]

Whoa!!! Oh noooo

[@sweetiewithintegrity2160]

How so? I assumed otherwise bc of all the racism such as you know who. But, racism is soo horrible amongst them and they treat us like we've done something so bad to them when it's the other way around. It's their guilt eating them up especially when an animal matters more than a black person which they seem to value as such.

[@sweetiewithintegrity2160]

I can somehow believe this bc that's what their resident so wants.

[@countryboy6767]

My grandma god rest her soul had to get a lawyer to make the realestate lady show her a house in the new side of a town in illinois she say the lady told her she didnt think she could afford it all said and done she bought a house there then my grandfather told me the guy across the street told him he was moving right after they moved in

[@JudiJoseph]

Off topic: Her hair is beautiful!

[@richardheyward5878]

And it stinks.

[@cjmedia6043]

@@richardheyward5878 So many haters 😔 Your hair stinks!

[@sooesoss6063]

Its deeper than her hair...its about what's coming out her mind and mouth

[@joesinegal8167]

She's Beautiful, Intelligent, Well Versed, Well Spoken And Her Hair Is Gorgeous! I'm Extremely Proud Of Her And Her Body Of Work! 🙏❤️🙏

[@kp59production1]

This sister is beautiful 😍 😍 😍 ..... I love to see black women rock their afros with pride

[@journeyman378]

They weren't against people of color., They were against Native Black Americans! #ADOS

[@Harlemworldboy]

I agree. POC is not a designation that Foundational Black Americans embrace.

[@akeemthegreat1700]

And native black Americans are really American Indians

[@journeyman378]

@@akeemthegreat1700 y'all go against all historical evidence to make these claims!

[@akeemthegreat1700]

@@journeyman378 there is plenty of historical evidence to support my claim

CORRECT

[@flicndills123]

We’ve always pulled ourselves up by our bootstraps throughout history but they made sure they tore down anything we built! And that spands around the world. Even the nose of the spinx couldn’t catch a break

[@MAK10SOUND1]

Queen Walidah is such a breath of fresh air!! 👑🌹👍🏾

[@m.worthy]

Episode 9, Season 1, of the Amazon "horror" series 'THEM' actually includes mention of the Oregon black exclusion laws. Ironic that a horror show can deliver actual U.S. history. 📚💡

[@Rasia-lu2ib]

🎵Kissara, Sara. Whatever will be, will be. Tomorrow's not ours to see. Kissara, sara. What will be, will be.🎵

[@Fari-100]

@@Rasia-lu2ib yeah, what will be, will be alright...

[@peacebeyondpassion2]

Because it is HORROR-ible

[@joshuatravis4766]

@stephenmaxam abroad too lol not just nationally

[@jamesomoz529]

The TV series I noticed hidden subliminals and the actors were good , Bashy who is a recognised Urban UK artist in the Uk he played the role on point ! I’m watching it for the second time 🫡🙏🏿

[@TheTru1king]

Yea she's gorgeous 😍...but seriously. Praise Mother Earth!! Well spoken sis

[@williesanders184]

Respect and I wish you the best on your journey for Justice, So sad the Citizens of Portland aren't Brave enough to stand up for the Truth of Their Evil Ancestors and The continuation of this systems Evil today! 💯💖🤔

[@robb4951]

We aren't responsible for what some sadistic assholes did 100s of years ago stop being a little bitch

[@williesanders184]

I just love, The Powerful Glow Of The Fro! Beautiful, I'm sure you been given the Compliments and Resemblance of Mrs Angela Davis? Beautiful, My Image of A Powerful Woman of Color! 💝Your Husband a Blessed Man!

[@Rell_World]

I’ll never look at the game Oregon Trail the same again.

[@pantau9056]

If I had to decide whether to hear Marisha speak or watching a Rolling Stones concert - I`d definitely be one of her listeners. Old German man writing this on a monday morning .

[@rickeygeetv6197]

She's right. I learned this when I was in college.

[@mutanazublond4391]

Rickey agrees , we can continue y'all

[@CopperAboriginies]

I'm glad to see her wearing her Afro proudly, No weave all Natural..

[@thelastdracolich1237]

Queen cleopatra was black. If she was anything. Like this lady. She was the baddest. Queen in egypt.

[@ButcherBird-FW190D]

She is pretty. Also, you can tell by the way her body shifts; ain't no plastic there. Au Naturale. Pretty lady; and I say that with being whiter than rice.

[@iknowthyself5065]

Isn't she so beautiful and educated... Goddess

[@cjmedia6043]

Yes this woman is as Beautiful as she is smart! 👀👀👀

[@_ladiosanegra]

you dont like weave bc you cant afford to maintain a woman who wears weave. please stop.

[@coosettem2045]

Wow!Magnificent answer to a long time question I have asked. Brilliantly done and captivating video. Thank you much for your efforts in bringing this information to the light.

[@thelastdracolich1237]

Shes a old school 1970s sista i alway loved the style right on soul sister.

[@flicndills123]

1970’s isn’t old 🙄

[@cherylbranche1532]

No. The hair style is like the hair styles of the 1970’s. While the speaker looks as though she is about the 1970’s, more than likely she has no clue about the essence of the 1970’s that what she has read. The “look” is history repeating.

[@richardheyward5878]

Soul sista.. 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@ivymitchel1211]

@@flicndills123 it is. It’s literally half a century ago

[@brittdavid8591]

Wow thank you so much, that was so informative, I really got alot out of the program, your humble viewer in Milwaukee 👊🏾

[@joshuamichaelcoachlovedr.]

How do you like Milwaukee

[@cherylmorton2883]

It didn't force education to be open to all... it forced you to have to send your child to schools where they control the curriculum.

[@blockchaineducationmanager5808]

I'm a caucasian man who was engaged to an African-American woman, in the 1990's. It's notable as well as sad, that in 1991 her son, was the ONLY black child in his class at his Elementary school in Springfield, Oregon. She used to say that this place doesn't have any damn culture. Of course, she was right. And as a white guy, I didn't notice things like that, at least at the time. I have evolved into someone that notices ALL types of cultural and racial imbalances and especially, injustices. My daughters are mixed East Indian/Caucasian, and they are super aware and very sensitive to these types of things and so much more. I just wanted to say that white people need to be more aware, and move toward TRUE equality - not what is just on the surface. At least there IS some culture here in this area. But there is still not equality. Things MUST change.

[@stefanhouston8616]

Dream on dude ! ...Dream on !

[@abehdts5170]

@Mr. No Weapon (The Prince Of The Talkbox) I don't think that was the point you fool

[@AmigoKandu]

I travel & film cultural events. I filmed the Grand Ronde Tribe Powwow near Salem, Oregon and plenty of the younger generation had blonde hair. These tribes were massacred, relocated, and mixed with other tribes in reservations set up by White Federal Govt. Then, the Feds Cancelled the Tribe status, and they had to go to court to get re-instated. Still, many of the Tribal members married local Oregon whites because everybody got along. People have family heritage, we don't have to play Race Roles left over from Dixie Slavery culture. It is tragic that the Slavery erased all the African Tribal Identities. People from Africa come to US and get college degrees, open businesses, and buy homes.

[@wimbenitez]

As long as racism (white supremacy) exists. Things will never change. You cannot have equality or justice where white supremacy exists. And it exists every where white people are prevalent.

[@AmigoKandu]

@@wimbenitez Way to go, showing weakness & fear. Painting every human that YOU perceive to be "White" as a white Supremacist. So, every white person in Democratic Party is a white Supremacist? In a way, they are, ever since Malcolm X pointed out that White Liberals are the biggest problem for Black Americans. Timothy McVeigh and others like him thought that the Clinton's were selling out USA to China, and part of the plan was to grab up all the guns so only Govt agents would have guns. These are Nuts, not supremacists. McVeigh bombed a Federal Building, to show his fear, and hate of the Govt. This was Evil, mixed with Paranoia. He was executed. True racists have been squashed by Southern Poverty Law Center, not the FBI. People get doxxed, their employers are forced to fire them, they go broke. It does not pay to be a racist anymore. What happened to Black America was Margaret Sanger and elite white liberals broke up the Black Family that had endured the prior centuries. Then the Politicians made Victims of them, and Handouts for the Victims instead of Hand UP's. So tell me... How do Mexicans come to USA, and "White Supremacists" cannot stop them from getting jobs, having more kids, even buying homes? Mostly don't speak English, and obviously, many lack proper immigration documents. But they make money, and even send money back to Mexico. Hmmm????

[@cazeniotelecom5934]

Enlightenment! I'm 50 and just now knowing about this.😏

[@harletterider9658]

cause the internet TOLD U SO....LOL

[@gregwade9706]

You have successfully answered the question.

[@onetruth013]

NATURAL ... and absolutely stunning... She is brilliant....

[@xeightysix563]

I’m beginning to see why my mum - Alabama born, DC raised woman left USA and decided to live the rest of her life in Africa (Nigeria) she still comes to US for holidays once in a while. - Just sad that I’m now seeing reasons why they both decided to raise us in a pure African way

[@Fari-100]

Marcus Garvey said Black people won't know themselves until their backs are against the wall. That type of repatriation like your mom has done is the ultimate, to me. My advice: get the hell out of this land of our captivity if you can, while there's still time. We've tarried too long now...

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

Africa isn't a country

[@xeightysix563]

@@JordanWilliams-ix2td : I don’t have to edit what I typed, please read it again.

[@ludy41]

@@JordanWilliams-ix2tdYou have no sense. Reading is fundamental.

[@asetkemet2957]

Yup am leaving this hell called ameriKKK to move home to the motherland asap! Africa is absolutely gorgeous breathtaking & not a jealous racist in site

[@heisner667]

I’m white, liberal and have lived in Oregon for over 50 years. I had no idea of the language making being black in Oregon illegal until 2001. Or lower birth weight baby’s transcends economic lines. I am glad I got the opportunity to see this.

[@aamirallen8467]

Your a white liberal you are the problem a snake in the grass fuck.liberals

[@wegfarir1963]

Because it does not exist.

[@kendrickflowers5161]

Thank you that was a very good lecture. Thanks for the build 👁 knowledge is power. 👸🏾✌🏾

[@boxingwiththedon7401]

The underlying truth, beautifully presented and harshly accepted. I believe it is past due that the truth be accepted and not intentionally looked past and watered down. She speaks truth and facts and it is undisputed.

[@dexterbrown5850]

I love a strong intelligent woman💙💙💙

[@Rasia-lu2ib]

Intelligent, not strong.

[@raw5889]

@@Rasia-lu2ib lol why can't she be strong?

[@TheStrugglemusik]

I'm from Annapolis MD and all of the same things happened here and is still happening today in 2020 in the upscale areas the lower scale black communities are overrunning with Hispanic, mexican,ect😔

[@evieealba1004]

Explains why the west coast has a Anti Hispanic/Mexican sentiment problem. White people are making Mexicans the ‘blacks’ which is f up. Racist are among the most adaptable 🤢

[@yudahel8521]

Man it’s so many Mexicans immigrants in Atlanta and I’m so confused to why

[@kocs98]

In Annapolis?

[@jkkennedy8919]

I live in PG county MD which is predominantly black are there any black African American communities in Annapolis MD thinking of moving there

[@williegordon9188]

@@yudahel8521 Because Mexicans work hard and don't commit crimes. That's why people want them around them instead of black people.

[@wokenfree]

Great lecture, appreciate how you directly talk about the African Americans affected and avoid words like diversity. It's great to speak directly, discarding these general terms that are thrown around far too often.

[@IsraeliteBrotherhood]

go to my site

[@joshuatravis4766]

No one buying covert words no more ...what the fuck is happening to black people and why aren't they in the mainstream of America on the world stage???? We see more people coming in and blacks going missing and the people run these cities are usually white people and foreigners lol

[@joshuatravis4766]

This Korean woman had a crush on me and she told me when she came to America she thought she was going to see black Americans all over but she said it saddens her that no matter where her family goes she finds herself asking where are the black people???? Lol

[@jxsilicon9]

A lot of confederates went to Arizona,Oregon,etc during and after the civil war. Tried to raise a navy on the Pacific coast to fight the union.

[@LaGrandeBayou]

really? *Leftist blm Marxists morons are RACISS traitors*

[@heavnli_goddess6052]

Beautiful sister with extreme knowledge! I really enjoyed this lecture.

[@IsraeliteBrotherhood]

go to my site

[@jerrygibson5160]

Thanks for your due diligence.

[@jahjahlisimba8484]

This truth needs too go viral

[@EricaYE6]

What good is that gonna do for blk people?

[@JMrealgamer]

She’s telling the truth and she’s also very lovely. This is terrible but true history. Wow. It’s crazy how this 💩 still happens in the 2000’s and after.

[@marvinbarnes8409]

You are awesome and thank you for such eye opening information. Please bring more.

[@projectdna]

She's Amazing !!!

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

[@gjcart26]

Thank you for your work

[@chickydogbreath1]

I need to see more of her speeches. Illuminating and I thank you madame for your eloquence.

[@jaysrandomnesschannel]

Walidah is a dream!!♥️ Now THAT'S how black women should look.

[@guysmith5234]

I live in Springfield Oregon and they look at you like they never seen black people before

[@lucineasima2012]

😩

[@edisonsantana4261]

I agree. Couldn't agree more.

[@sulpicioloaiza6017]

This is another reason why CRT needs to be taught everywhere, to every age, race, tongue, religion, etc... This BS must stop! 💧

[@wegfarir1963]

Doom on CRT

[@sharonned1718]

Undisputed Truth, Praise God!!! 💯+

[@andrewmckenzie999]

Listening Nov 2 2020😍 who still listening ?

[@barbiefunkyfaceb]

Thanks, for representing us as beautiful brown women Be proud of what God gave you, just being brown and natural has always been a issue in our own Communities. Please support us and our black brown own businesses,MATTERS PEOPLE PEACE&LOVE

[@stevencooper5283]

Excellent point! Talk and listen is not enough. Action must be the result.

[@ronthompson5372]

Not only Beautiful, but Powerful 👑🌟☀️🇺🇸❤️🙌🏾

[@straytarnish9443]

great information never had the opportunity to be exposed to, thanks very much. :)

[@lovemywife698]

Omfg...her Afro is bomb af

[@ronnielynnlamb5672]

Right!!!

[@butterflylovenj7300]

Yes it is!!!!! I couldn't take my eyes off of her hair.

[@p.w.7493]

You're a true 'scholar'! And, yes, NOW is the TIME for the long-overdue CHANGE!!!💕💯

[@jwesson30]

Thanks for the information. I appreciate yall !

[@Sunset0071951]

I'm actually for separation from white folk. Tulsa and other cities did very well without having to live near them! Historical Facts!

[@joshuatravis4766]

Yep lol integration has never worked for us...if you're not politically accepted by our nation laws or lawfully married in...why be around others???? Lol it hasn't worked for us I wish people stop trying...we was massively successful and wealthy without integration...maybe others need it but not us ...we never needed integration

[@iviana1367]

Why did Rosewood happen? And black wall street?

[@wegfarir1963]

Would be good to get away from you

[@yvonnemurphy7506]

"Living (American) Legacy" the complete picture cliff-note style 1:09:07 -1:10 She nailed it /as well as language being strategically diffused (ie. "diversity") 1:14:44

[@waltturner4393]

Thank you for this good info 👍👍👍

[@dandzlion7895]

I love the vibe of this video and the comment section. Thanks

[@deewright1]

Never been to Oregon, very informative! #ADOS - glad reparations question was posed. She gave great response. Kudos!

[@mutanazublond4391]

Please stay away from Oregon , they don't need further degradation especially from their own kind

[@IamCoachHerb]

I love the history lessons but it’s just too much for me right now. Resilience of our people is amazing!

[@63Baggies]

We've survived because the alternative is unacceptable.

[@IamCoachHerb]

@@63Baggies beautifully put.

[@denisejefferson4739]

I understand the too much. My mother would say she did not need the history lesson because she was the history lesson...because she lived it! Some tv shows and documentaries would trigger her.

[@indiald3373]

@@63Baggies Respect

[@IamCoachHerb]

@@denisejefferson4739 agreed.

[@fastbow9]

Very good presentation I learned a lot, the title grabbed me I thought what a bold question! Will she answer it? And you did! Appreciate your work, thank you.

[@lawrencewebster5377]

Awesome!!! Knowledge is power!

[@cherylparker6287]

Reparations in the bible means u have to give EVERYTHING back EVERYTHING

[@marq0992]

@Leon Barnett Make sure when you done the white oppressors go get the blacks ones in africa that sold your ancestors to em. Good luck! Better hurry you got alot of catching up to do.

[@YoBravaFrumAnuvaMuva]

@Leon Barnett Come get it, savage.

[@mustafael-amin9163]

@@marq0992 true.I'm all for getting a headstart!

[@mustafael-amin9163]

@ I don't usually reply to replies but there's a old old saying...ALL NATIONS FELL!America isn't at it's height,that's why it hasn't fallen yet.I don't believe in absolutes so there'll be some caucasians who'll help us all to flip the hourglass back where the sand at the bottom will be on the top.

[@coreybrown1040]

Yup!!.. that's why reparation for ADOS will not come from man!!. Jerhm33:12

[@Nwright171]

Im coming to this discussion as a native southern, originally from Miami but grew up in South Carolina and Southern Georgia. We didn't learn much on the history of the west, mostly because we were still dealing with our own racial division and minority rights injustices on top of still dealing with segregation in the 90's and schools here were so prideful of their history they rarely focused on any other during my childhood. It is really nice to get a more comprehensive understanding or at least the foundations of one on Black and minority historical context as it occured during the time lines i was taught(white history) and the other things that were also going on in other states in America at those same times. Breaking the illusion of linear history is the greatest present i was given, just later in college instead of earlier on like i should've been taught

[@marypritchett1267]

BTW what is the black population numbers I Oregon?

[@hopehouston9075]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is very informative.

[@whyze1311]

Wow just incredible. Brilliantly presented information.

[@donaldlane4793]

Very educational.

[@me-michelle9894]

This was informative I never knew all of that. Wow it’s sad because this is going on everywhere in the United States. If they give me my taxes back and all the money I put in this country I WOULD LEAVE!

[@coachwedd6608]

This is very informative. Sis did a fantastic job 👏🏾

[@miltondixon7091]

I adore, respect and admire this great black african Queen. She reminds me of Angella Davis. Respect to you Queen Walidah, a true pan Africanist

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Wyoming calls itself "The Equality State" because it was the first State to grant women the vote (realize that Black men were at least granted a partial vote in this country before any woman of any color.) The reality is that Wyoming needed the women's vote to up their influence in the electoral college, like States in the South needed Black people (men) to increase their interests at the federal level. Large groups of people without power will always be moved like pawns by those in power when it suits their agendae. No one's talking about reparations to the Native Americans. They are ignored.

[@KS-vb9zi]

Reparations for "native Americans " would still go to black people if the truth is told. Lol

[@St_1786]

The large groups would fall under, convicted felons and detained-non-citzens w/ no documentation, eh.~ Otherwise it would seem that the large-groups, would heed truth and take their' actual power over...to heart/action/understanding and what not..

[@AmigoKandu]

National Indian Gaming laws allowed for Casinos on Indian lands, and even off of tribal land in some cases. The economic boom in most places has been spent or re-invested wisely. Not all Casinos were profitable due to location. Tribes tried to force the federal Govt to legalize online betting, but this was denied. Some tribes have lumber operations, mining, oil drilling, farming, cattle, or even tourism income. The number of schools & colleges built on Indian land has increased, along with number of graduates from many types of colleges. Old problems of addiction, diabetes, and broken families are being dealt with.

[@raw5889]

@@AmigoKandu true but let's not act like most people in reservations don't live in abject poverty.

[@AmigoKandu]

@@raw5889 I got relatives and friends, mixed and fullblood. Some only came back to the Res after casino income was pumping out. Things got nasty, Tribal Enrollment Office did more genealogy tracing. A number of people were dis-enrolled. They lost legal rights, tribal housing, etc. These were people that went through ceremonies, knew tribal songs, and dances. One Tribe averages a monthly per capita split of $25K to $30K per month. Some tribes had their casinos go broke, mostly for reason of too remote of a location. Up north, Fort Berthold Reservation Three Affiliated Tribes hit oil on their reservation. Biden made them even richer by knocking out the competition, and jacking oil price. When street drugs replaced alcohol addiction, they all were in big trouble. For some, that casino money just helped them switch to powder Cocaine. One Tribe, made it official: NO high school diploma, No Casino Money For You! They are Humans, like all humans. Ups & Downs. I usually buy a coffee, or sandwich for the Military Vets. Sit and talk. I enjoy the time around old school Elders. When I lived in Calif I could hike & get White Sage (Salvia apiana) to make smudge bundles for people. You don't make money off blessing bundles, you make friends.

[@brandonchaney4148]

She is beautiful, but what should we expect in a land and system that was never meant for us to flourish.

[@brandonchaney4148]

@Christopher Reeves take your sun hated ass back to the caves cavey

[@kingasher415]

@@brandonchaney4148 ISAIAH 14:21 for superman Reeves!

[@harletterider9658]

never meant for colored people at all.

[@jebziffel2929]

Minorities have had every government hand out program under the sun for fifty years. What's your excuse.

[@brandonchaney4148]

@@jebziffel2929 man get out of here, every government issued cut are programmed has always benefited you people and everyone but us there is just as many if not more whites on government assistance what are you saying in a conversation of equality there is no argument it's just a fact we are fucked around everytime.

[@cbo6341]

Smart and beautiful great combination tell them my Sister!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@thedipsetkid12]

Amazing storytelling skills. You gave a chronological account not only as to why Oregon but America looks the way that it does today

[@EricaYE6]

Sounds safe, peaceful and quiet to me. Not everybody has to like everybody and everything. Let people be happy.

[@raw5889]

Maybe you should tell that to your oppressors.

[@leeannnubian1931]

Is you dense Erica

[@mbrightster]

Please post more history. Perhaps a state by state history of race? We need to know in detail how pervasive, systematic and consistent efforts ARE to suppress POC, ADOS in particular.

[@princeone4510]

not necessary. You should have gotten context of the birth of the entire west. Now invest time wisely into how you give a more pleasant reality to the babies that have to live on this spiritual wasteland.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

FACT

[@IslenoGutierrez]

Get out of the past

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

@@IslenoGutierrez study your history before you post my friend. You obviously know little concerning this matter.

[@Cassernn]

@@IslenoGutierrez stfu

[@SalihARCrypto.i.o]

This was a very organized, tediously prepared public announcement. Thank you.

[@boston1977boston]

This is amazing history. Thanks for sharing.

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[@chariotwofilthy8374]

You are a very young women teaching this history telling the truth about what was real life happens sad never did anything for black people after that sad things havent changed linda j . ☮️

[@tonycaldwell8343]

This lady I love! Thank you for this information! I receive all the information that you gave in this video graciously! Things I've always wondered about Oregon; I am completely satisfied! Because of the information I received from you I received it with gladness!

[@thelastdracolich1237]

Looks like the jewel of the nile is in oregon.

[@deucealmightee]

Who is this beautiful woman?

[@cherylbranche1532]

Thank you.

[@victorianicolehughes4291]

Wow, very interesting information that I did not know. I am glad that I listened to this. She did great and I love her hair.

[@holychristian9297]

Beautiful