Why I Don't Obsess Over Racism.

[@hariman7727]

"When you blame someone else for your problems, you give up your own power to fix those problems."

[@yaibas1]

👍

[@anontill5302]

Oh but the system...unconscious bias...history if oppression causing transgenerational trauma.

[@hariman7727]

@@anontill5302 it's all a form of "blame them, not us who have held power over you for decades".

[@cbcarter63]

I agree!

[@WHADDDD]

Asian born Western raised “trans generational trauma” is how you know you are clinging onto your victim mentality

[@PlumGarden14]

The 100% honesty here is so freaking refreshing.

[@truthtruth3717]

I'm a Mellinin Man and i agree an that's exactly how i live. That gentleman is 100 percent correct. I'm independent tho all my life exactly how i was brought up. Great stuff..👍🏼

[@andrewbradley3305]

Except it treat whites people as an evil monolith. Like wtf “the white man this” and “the white man that”. Hahaha so funny. How can you agree with segregation over integration. Who argues for tribalism. It just does not make sense. Tribalism is hilariously dumb

[@pariah_carey]

@@andrewbradley3305 PREACH BROTHER 🙏🏻 👏 👍

[@Manhandle730]

@Artur Spatuzzi exactly. If someone is doing their thing, not hurting anyone and wants to keep it that way, let them. Forcing anything down anyones throat is tyranny. Tyrants ignoring the personal freedoms of others should be dealt with swiftly and harshly. Let people live their lives. If you like something they are doing then out in the work to be where they are and have what they have. Don’t be a piece of shit commie and demand half of what they have.

[@KamelGuru]

Dignity. That's something people don't talk about enough. A self-respecting neighbor with dignity is going to be a good neighbor. That's how you heal a community.

[@spaceknight793]

"Dignity" is darn near dead in American culture.

[@Eldagusto]

Suppressed but not dead. I will never believe dead.

[@Muchacho2DMax]

America had a chance at electing Andrew Yang

[@idid138]

yes, dignity! we need purpose and to be a productive member of society for that. That's why there are work programs for the severely disabled, because they love & have self value or dignity, by doing work. These last months of things being shut down is really hurting people's dignity.

[@DgardsGaming]

Yes

[@moose5300]

"As soon as he can accept himself, he will solve his own problem..." Wow, I think anyone can live by that moto

[@DgardsGaming]

Any race or gander, heck even sexuality. Like literally I’ve pretty much been living by this motto since I left school, I was bullied in school so I didn’t really have the mentality back then.

[@keith1984rich]

Your the reason why I'm thinking about starting my own KZbin channel. I'm a early 30s Black guy that's recently left the left and became a Libertarian. It's all about digging into our real history.

[@AaBb-zj2ld]

do it. your views are important to the evolution of our American culture. im white and share many videos of a politcal nature of people of all types.

[@magnustrygg5632]

Good for you! I wish you good luck. BR from Sweden

[@defaz7419]

Do it man. I would def subscribe.

[@1stbornkiller295]

Do it. I'll subscribe

[@daija001]

Go for it, my brother. But, I've a suggestion (no disrespect): please learn the difference between "YOUR" & "YOU'RE" ...you wouldn't want people to misconstrued what you're saying?!

[@chago4202000]

I'm Hispanic and lean heavily libertarian, and I have to say I agree with your position. I don't want anybody telling me how to live and I don't tell others how to live.

[@cruzwindu777deffsff4]

I've yet come to u understand why does people believe we Hispanics are a race lol.

[@MrBlue11900]

Same position. Latino and Libertarian. I dont want the government involved in everything we do. All the right and left want is to use minorites for votes they dont give a damn about us once they get their vote. Limit government power.

[@madlad7837]

@@cruzwindu777deffsff4 Is to make an easier target market; they treat us as we are all the same shit; but we are totally different from each other.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@MrBlue11900 Way to pretend "Libertarian" isn't left or right, Adolf.

[@fun_ghoul]

@marcos rios So basically, you're just in it for yourself. Fuck you.

[@Kobukseon]

So, the basis of Malcolm X's message is 'STOP BEING A VICTIM AND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIVES'. Makes me see him differently now.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

Geobukseon ...that’s always been his message, but history paints him differently. MLK wanted everyone to simply come together...end game, they were both killed by hate.

[@aj69needshelp91]

@DemonHunter that was before the pilgramig that he preformed after than he had different views that oppose what you said

[@aj69needshelp91]

@DemonHunter false after hajj (were he witnessed no problem with people from different races eating together with no problem) he began to preach other wise now he might have heald on to SOME ideas of segregation but he still had a more broad understanding of what to do now

[@aj69needshelp91]

@DemonHunter ah ok my bad Atleast we can end this on the same page?

[@kawayanldn9324]

Nah, same here I view him very differently now.

[@Sheepdog1314]

BLM isn't listening to MalcolmX

[@iamhungey12345]

Doesn't stop them from using him when it's convenient.

[@AzayBae]

They aren’t listening to MLK. He wanted people to be judged by character and not color. They yell about how a person’s color, ethnicity, gender and sexuality (things no one can change in theory) determine a human’s worth and right to judge other.

[@beastinsince85]

Blm is responding to the murder of black people, this video is focusing on financial freedom and independence, don't conflate two separate issues

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@beastinsince85 you must live under a rock

[@ddthemage3861]

Stephen sloper bruh BLM movement has also killed other black people😂😂

[@Madanth0ny]

“A Free people will never be equal and a people (made equal ) will never be free “

[@douglasiannucci5853]

--- Alexander Solzheniysyn

[@DlcEnergy]

"And when everyone's super... mmhmmhmhahaha... No one will be... >:| ..ahahahahaha!" - Syndrome

[@trulyblessed5254]

Of course when they're subjected to human rule.

[@DgardsGaming]

Humanity seems to always strive for more and I never satisfied, it doesn’t matter what race or religion or gender it’s all the same. We have basically a hole in our heart that we will never fill. The best line that describe this was in the hellboy 2 movie, I don’t know if anyone had seen that movie but it was the main villain who said it.

[@MtgHorrorKing]

This is so true I've never felt like the victim even growing up in poverty it just gave me that extra push to better myself not wallow in misery and blame everyone else for my situation and then demand handouts. Thank You for talking that real shit man.

[@roysmith3198]

My Father had a very rough time growing up hungry. He wasn't poor when I came along. He supplied all of our needs and a few of my wants but never gave me money. So I went to work cause I was tired of an empty pocket. So I know the extra push you said, I did it too.

[@notkingali1798]

God bless you for being strong and not cry over your situation hope your situation gets even better.

[@rb30zk]

I love the Malcolm X clip. It applies absolutely to not just black folks, but any group targeted by this institutional victim narrative

[@kkellerk23]

@mm to prove a point? That's the narrative they are pushing right now is wrong.

[@kkellerk23]

@mm I understand, but that's why he used parts of Malcolm X speeches. He agrees with most of what the gentleman said.

[@kkellerk23]

@mm he literally pulled clips from Malcolm X. He didn't go into detail on what the gentleman was about or what he tought (clearly). YoungRippa59 was just telling everyone what he believes in this certain situation. If people really wanted to know what Malcolm X was about. A simple google search would solve that problem.

[@kkellerk23]

@mm very true.

[@yurichtube1162]

It applies to the Kurds too, oppressed by the turkish state for almost 100 years. It is a shame people choose ignorance and evil, both on the right and left. The right creates problems, the left makes those problems worse and the normal good person is forced to choose a side while they only want peace! Centrists aren't much good either. People need to let go of loyalty to a political ideoligy. You can be conservative and be pro-lgbt, you can be progressive and be anti-abortion. You can be anything. We have to teach that to everyone.

[@aflyingstarly5535]

This video aged like fine wine. Congrats on your success and business!

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

Morgan freeman did say don’t talk about race. Something like that. Don’t let it obsess your mind and life.

[@Lorenzo3K]

Morgan Freeman also married his step granddaughter. That nigga is disqualified.

[@joshuahyde6840]

^ hahahaha ^

[@noahalyx]

Morgan Freeman a clown though lol

[@jclarkhinckley8961]

@@MrWasJustInBibear, it's another "cold war." It's also got nothing to do with Trump's position or stance on the subject. Afaik, Trump is currently in cooperation with Putin & Russia. That doesn't make Morgan anything in relation to the white house.

[@fubarace1027]

Morgan Freeman was talking to Don Lemon (a huge racist on CNN), they were talking about race and how that is all Lemon talks about and how he's tired of it. Freeman said, stop talking about it. By talking about it you make it real. Smart advice from a smart man.

[@BobyChanMan]

I knew nothing about Malcolm X until now, I've got some reading to do. Thanks my man.

[@chrisoliver5302]

@Broekspijpje LOL i was almost like....."Huh?!"

[@bruceluther5738]

He has an autobiography

[@enilehcodramramlised8716]

Me and you both 🤦🏾‍♀️😑

[@alantyson7379]

Read the book his daughter wrote

[@thisismypersona742]

And if you watched this edited video you still don't know him do your own research

[@TheOrdener]

Nice to hear a shout out for Booker T Washington. I teach his work “Up From Slavery.” My students generally think he is great.

[@CJ-hx9du]

Racism exists. But I agree looking for it all of the time is counter productive.

[@justinalexander1056]

I agree 100%. Talking with my colleagues, we should discuss racism and we should call it out, but if you are always looking for it or just going to cry racism because of your lack of success or because you don’t want to work hard then racism isn’t the problem, the problem is YOU!

[@CJ-hx9du]

@@justinalexander1056 Yup, agreed completely. Racism is wrong. But using racism as a crutch when there is no racism, is just as bad

[@justinalexander1056]

@@CJ-hx9du exactly 👏

[@shermanngjazz]

I 100% agree with this!

[@jacobrogers2906]

I mean, the whole point in getting rid of racial inequality so we don't have to obsess over race.

[@godfistmartialarts6567]

Favorite line: "live rent free in your head" keep up the good work

[@darkStep_7]

Well, that fully explained why Malcolm has been all but forgotten (forcibly) from the American culture.

[@thislazylife]

"What they did to Red was a shame!" ~ Chuck D.

[@TitoThen]

He was forgotten because they knew he was exposing the liberals.

[@IronCavalier]

They really pushed out MLK, too.

[@rap1dequal1zer77]

@mm Agree. Honestly he was against everyone but blacks. Definitely wasn't no MLK

[@mightyblue3426]

While true, it was because he hated pretty much anyone who wasn't black (which is racist). Not to mention his ties to the Nation of Islam. At least MLK wanted us to just be Americans together.

[@TheHOBGamer]

Damn Malcolm X deserves more credit than he was given according to today’s history teachers.

[@AndrewInmanartist]

Schools are State funded. The government harmed black communities in the south just as Malcolm X mentioned. When they outlawed segregation, they enforced integration. So white businesses moved into black communities, and jobs were split for both whites and blacks. Not saying separation is necessary like Malcolm X said, but people should have the freedom to choose.

[@hariman7727]

The truly sad thing is that Malcolm X had reversed his militant position near the end of his life, but that's ignored in favor of his earlier rhetoric. Thankfully, Trump is making the economy better, AND the Opportunity Zone legislation is helping minorities in the inner cities too.

[@jerraethomas2378]

@@hariman7727 u praise Trump over Malcom...ok?🙂

[@hariman7727]

@@jerraethomas2378 I praise both for different reasons.

[@BOOMACLYDE]

white people hate him so he's not on the " approved black leaders list " that they want us to abide by.......similar to how they want us to dismiss Farrakann

[@LJK193]

I learned more about Malcolm X from this video than from 12 years of public school.

[@19sept76]

Malcom X was a genious. He inspired me years ago. Take life into your own hands, Educate yourself, Lookafter those who look after you, do not take drugs, alcohol or tobacco. . AS true today as it was for him all those years ago.

[@vsander09]

Sounds like a Mormon libertarian

[@lovesees4320]

In the end we all want the same things To be safe To be free To have significance To be Loved

[@Adrianablue2]

Malcom x knew that progressivism wasn’t the way for people who don’t hold generational wealth

[@AdventureWithBryce]

"The truth doesn't stop being the truth because someone you dislike refers to it."

[@TheSwabbyOne]

I’m white and grew up in Ferguson. Lived an opposite life of dealing with blacks who were and are my best friends. But I was raised on many of the ideology you speak of, which made it very difficult where I grew up. Thank you for your perspective. It’s refreshing to not be alone.

[@kedrianhardy7857]

Man I come back this video so much... This video hits the soul. This what I try to explain to my friends.

[@adoptmegirl9948]

I'm white. Scottish. Second time I've seen this man. I'm feeling better about life in 2020. Spread your wisdom youngrippa.

[@imanitrobinson9485]

I am reminded I’m black all the time. Sometimes I’m just living my life and every once in a while something will happen to remind me I’m black in America. And the reality I get reminded by blacks more than anyone else. As if I don’t know I’m black. Smh

[@imanitrobinson9485]

Black American speak on it black man. And it’s not for all the colored folks and mixed. You just can’t have our portion you have not earned!

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Black American From the man whose KZbin channel states “THIS CHANNEL DOESN’T HAVE ANY CONTENT.” Truth!

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Black American Um, sure, that works 😉

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Black American I must tell you even if no one else will, you’ve got a problem and need to seek help. Your nonsensical ranting, in my humble opinion, is either a sign of mental health issues or drug abuse. My nephew would go on these types of angry rants, some becoming quite physical, due to heroin. Help is out there for those who seek it. It may take time but I wish you well. My prayers on your journey to good health.

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Black American My dad wasn’t a roofer so I’m not sure, if he were alive, why he would be talking about roofing.

[@AxelFoley-sb5re]

Bruh….been black 29 years and I was NEVER raised to take pride in my blackness, but in SELF! (That may go over some peoples head) my parents always taught me there has to be other things about yourself you fight for other than the thoughts of peoples perception of you because black, white, green, blue or purple they will think what they want regardless. I always tell people don’t let racism drive you crazy because it’s been here LONG before you and it will be here LONG after you…..racism is just a charter flaw that has plagued humans amongst other flaws. Live your life, enjoy it, find love where it exist and do what you can to promote change…..but don’t lose yourself in it.

[@greendaleforever]

God Bless ya!

[@Mr.Witness]

Race pride is a inferiority sickness ! Zora Neale Hurston had some excellent things to say about it

[@susandolan9543]

Have you ever seen an old movie called "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"? Stars Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier. You might get a new perspective on the subject.

[@AxelFoley-sb5re]

@@susandolan9543 Will check it out! Thanks.

[@kjk607]

I was taught both. I was taught that my blackness didn't make me lesser and that I will always need to better myself for me and my family's sake. People can say whatever they want but but being a black American comes with a lot of negative energy from everyone. Not just white Americans. So I was taught to prepare myself mentally and tactically for that negative energy and to not allow it to defeat me.

[@SeleckPlays]

The biggest upside to integration is that then we don't think of people with different cultures, skin color, religion, etc. as "other". I like what Malcolm X said about standing up for themselves, but we can still be united as fellow countrymen and be okay with you being different than me. We're not adversaries.

[@D-Havoc]

Maybe further down the line "integration" could occur but his explanation was very revolutionary and is almost prophetic to what has become of the black race by large in today's American society. You need a solid foundation, dignity, self assurance, independence etc. before even thinking about integration because it will ans has basically lead to the historically stronger, most advantageous group to either "collapse" or continue pulling ahead by the historically weaker, more disadvantaged group begging and failing to make anything productive out of the _social charity_ that they've been given.

[@KrytoRift]

I don't want to be separate from you man. I just want us all to be individuals

[@arcguardian]

Amen to that. I'm only "color blind" cause I believe in equality, and I'm a man of principle. Can't please everyone lol, not that I'm trying.

[@arcguardian]

@LOCAL COPE we don't want to be separate from Mexicans, we want to be separate from illegals. Assuming all illegals are Mexican is racist.

[@staxstirner]

He isnt saying we HAVE to separate. He is against forced integration and segregation. We all can be a family,but on our own terms.

[@arcguardian]

@LOCAL COPE so calling them Mexican is ur solution? At what point did u think projecting ur racism was a good idea?

[@KrytoRift]

@@staxstirner I'm aware of what he's saying...I'm concurring

[@TnTBLACK95]

If you don't listen to the whole video you are missing out on a lot of logic and sense. Good job my man!!

[@cowlico]

This is a damn good video everybody should be watching this video 100% on point.

[@shakeemdiggz2354]

No it's not

[@joeygio5015]

I didn’t understand why my mother and father weren’t leftists until I became a man

[@javiernewsam8829]

You know what, I was sceptical about you videos as I didn’t quite understand where you were coming from. However, after this Ariel debacle going on, I watched your video on the art of race bending and now this one. Now I’ve got to say, you’ve earned a subscriber. I’m black and I really agree with the idea of creating our own outlets and building our own market of ideas. And I think you’ve detailed your stance on the topic masterfully. Keep spreading the knowledge man. Big up.

[@tfp2390]

Lol welcome to reality my fellow brother. It is something to give some serious thought. No cultures do this following shii but the "black American". Everyone else is comfortable in their own skin and accept themselves while also working hard and gaining success. Not looking for affirmation from any other ppl.

[@javiernewsam8829]

JC Denton when I say our own market of ideas, I generally mean fleshing our ideas that are more or less originated from African culture. That does not mean that only African people can enjoy it. For example, Instead of turning Ariel black, why not shed light on the story of the tale of the moon prince that comes from African myth and turn that into a movie into itself for everyone to enjoy. That way, we get more “””~diVerSiTy~”””, while avoiding the risk of tokenism of an already established character.

[@javiernewsam8829]

JC Denton I don’t think that giving highlight to another culture when creating a new character necessarily means that you don’t identify with the culture that you’re currently based in. The whole point of making original black characters is to showcase the history and the rich background of the people who reside within the society we live in. It’s like the story of Hansel and Gretel, it’s very popular within American culture but its background comes from (I think?) polish descent. The people who enjoy that story don’t disassociate with American culture, it just adds too it. There are so many great stories from all around the world that can be told, instead of pushing an agenda using already great characters

[@sucram1015]

@@javiernewsam8829 I agree, I believe that can happen without the whole "diversity is our strength bullshit" or making it diverse for the sake of diversity instead of it having a point. And letting it happen naturally without superficial reasons like an sjw, feminist, race-bending, unnecessary and forced diversity agenda.

[@FTECBLReports]

@@sucram1015 @JC Denton. Can I commend you both for having a meaningful and civil discussion that did not break down into the hatred spewing and insult throwing that is commonly found on YT. I do not often comment on videos because I was raised that a man who truly wants to educate himself often keeps his mouth closed and his ears and mind open. Reading your short discussion brought a smile to my face because I was able to read though both of your comments and understand the questions posed and the views/opinions and answers provided! Well written, well discussed, articulate and meaningful so again allow me to commend you both for this!

[@ChillyCharizard006]

I’m not black, and I think both leaders had a point. You can both strive for integration and cohesion while also building yourself up, they aren’t mutually exclusive imo. You can still be independent but also coexist. It’s kind of like this, sticks bundled together are strong, but not as strong as a bundle of rebar. It doesn’t need to be about recial issues, it can be applied to international and presonal relations as well.

[@lennywright8410]

EXACTLY!

[@grippercrapper]

Rectal issues... LOL Sorry couldn't resist, but I do agree with your sentiments.

[@solodragun]

Isn't there another word for a bundle of sticks... 👀😮?

[@ChillyCharizard006]

grippercrapper Ummm ok then haha.

[@kuahmelallah]

@@solodragun I believe it starts with F, but fell into polite disuse.

[@rllove016148]

I’m white man and I’m loving your videos. Keep it up.

[@TheViolenceConductor]

Isn't it interesting how LITTLE of this we learned in high school?

[@joeclaridy]

They would typically give Malcolm a sentence or paragraph. MLK would get an entire page or two. It's almost as if they don't want you to know of his works.

[@SagaciousNihilist]

You aint black for wanting to leave the Democrat plantation of Victimhood

[@nickm4874]

We didn't learn shit in high school lol you get all the juicy details in college . Thats where Christopher Columbus is evil vs "discovering America" in grade school

[@oddcrafter1270]

@@joeclaridy They had us read Malcolm X's autobiography in high school, though I didn't come away from it with a very favorable perception of him.

[@watermelonsalesman]

@@oddcrafter1270 Why? Just out of curiosity.

[@paradox5672]

No one owes anyone anything and not everything is about skin color.

[@brabea23]

If no one owes anyone anything why do we pay taxes? Why do the Jews get billions anually from Germany? Can't answer can you? You racist.

[@subarufreak4237]

@@brabea23 Germany owes the Jewish community money because that's what was agreed to after they damn near wiped out all of the Jews, but generally speaking, the OP is right, no one is owed anything outside of issues like you brought up.

[@GoldLuminance]

@@brabea23 Soooo what you're saying is something that happened three hundred years ago between people that literally no one alive today knows or has ever met, is comparible to wiping out almost the ENTIRETY of a set of people as well as causing global scale war that still effects many of the survivors today? Yeah, what happened was fucking horrible and there's no justification for it, but AMERICA DIDN'T EVEN EXIST 300 YEARS AGO. I'd like to THINK we've grown past that at this point. Are we really so petty that we're going to bring up things that we weren't even present for, don't know anyone who was present for them, and have NO WAY of making up for from THREE HUNDRED YEARS AGO just to prove a completely unrelated point? That's idiotic. You are stupid.

[@dashyte412]

@@GoldLuminance 300 years aint too long ago. Thats just a couple generations back. Yall act like everyone who ever experienced segregation or sever racism are dead. My great grandfather still alive man. The shit he tells is fuckin horrible. Its easy to get a fuck white people mindstate listening to him. Fortunately I know some coo white people but stop acting like shit just automatically changed for everyone because you aint experience shit.

[@danito20]

@@dashyte412 (eating popcorn)

[@GhostMaker00]

You should go on Joe Rogan. That was great!

[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

Is Rogan ready for that kind of truth?

[@jsslandro]

Rogan is a phoney. Its poison. Hes one of the bad guy club make no mistake. You can see it by watching his content, or look at his numbers. People who have been making way better content since rogan existed are censored into oblivion.

[@LaNguyenBTong]

@@Jekyll_Island_Creatures unfortunately, Spotify will alow it. 😂 😂 😂

[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

Rogan has a lot of that brainwashed lefty in him. Eric July and Walter Williams would shatter his world.

[@lastpirateslife]

that would be awesome..

[@marvelux]

I don't agree with this guy on everything, but I definitely like his non-alienated, non-partisan independent and honest POV.

[@MagcargoMan]

"Non-partisan"

[@odiums_taint]

Malcom’s example of the immigrant resource pooling is such a great point. you see it still today with those coming from all races and countries of origin.

[@spdrcd]

This makes sense...maybe thats why the other minorities have a strong cultures, strong establishments, etc.

[@UnfamiliarIntimacy]

Other minorities have stronger cultures because they don't cut their traditions from the roots up and renounce their societies. They stick with what has been taught and laid down by their ancestors for generations. The difference between cultures like that and like the US is that the States are multicultural. We don't have set in stone ideals or customs, only certain values deemed lawful and humane. We welcome everyone here no matter their racial background, culture, etc. You'd think that would actually make us a stronger nation, in which it has in some ways, but it's just the more extremist side of our society(SJW) that thinks any and everything America has stood for is inherently corrupt, and think no other society has done horrible things in its past.

[@kklightning5693]

Toti that was what he was saying 😂 what are you mad about?

[@UnfamiliarIntimacy]

@Toti I've reread what you've said about 5 times and I don't see how your views oppose my own. Not saying I agree with everything you've stated, or at least your views are a bit more radical. You also seem offended to an extent. You're playing the blame game when I didn't say anything about white or black or any particular race. I'm actually one of the few black people that disagree with the approach that the fight against modern day racism is handled. Honestly, it's people like you that make conservatives look bad. I say this as a centrist right winger. If you're willing to be more articulate in your next response, you might earn a civil discussion and we can exchange views like rational people. :)

[@UnfamiliarIntimacy]

@@kklightning5693 I know right. It makes me wonder if he even properly read what I said.

[@mrgdom82]

@Toti other cultures still have their nation of origin as their bedrock unfortunately we don't share that same luxury I'm left to hopefully figure it out through one of these D.n.a sites

[@SLynn349]

Thank you so much for your perspective. I’m often called “racist” by white liberals and leftists for sharing similar thoughts, even using some of the same historical examples. I too am an ex leftist as that’s how I was raised, and I am so glad to be out of that type of brainwashed mindset that honestly does keep people down. I have friends legally immigrated from Africa among many other countries and it is such a trip seeing people of Any background, born here into such rights and freedoms to succeed that are feeling oppressed, yet those I know coming from actually oppressed communities in their countries are the most successful people I know because they earned it. I also have friends out here breaking stereotypes, like black single fathers who have full custody of their children and work their ass off to teach their children to Also just keep pushing for their own success and take responsibility for their lives. So when I’m seeing these white leftist try and tell me I’m being racist for emphasizing what type of mindset makes these people successful, and how it does not align with what they’re saying in any way, I just have to laugh because I feel it’s honestly more racist to sit there and tell an entire black community that they’re still oppressed and whatever they’ve been trying to do for themselves is still not good enough 😅 wth?! Haha idk I am more for empowerment than I am oppression because Malcolm X was right, you’ve got to believe in yourself and not give a crap what anyone else thinks of how you choose to be successful. Everyone has their own concept of what they feel is success, and who the hell am I to be telling anyone they’re not doing it right or they have too many obstacles in their way, that’s some real mental gymnastics trickery if I ever heard any. 😅 Anyhow, I hope more individuals see this and feel empowered enough to tell these people to fuck off and just be happy with themselves and realize they get to make their own decisions for their own lives, and reclaim responsibility and independence for their life.. and that in itself is a success these days in my opinion.

[@jsslandro]

The black community Malcolm x is speaking of is long dead. Back then there were some family's and fathers still.

[@iDontUploadiJustSub]

There are still black family’s and fathers. Smdh.

[@jsslandro]

@@iDontUploadiJustSub yes obviously. People speak in generalities, and when we have to go against that. I'm old enough to say that I'm not going to preamble every sentence I say with "not all but", or not all this or all that". If I cower to that it letting someone else leading me around by the nose. No one can take me out of my character. Yes I know there are a ton of great black people and familys. I m just saying that the black family is under such attack the guilt I do feel, the closest thing I feel to white guilt is not learning about the actual things black people faced sooner. It took me till I was 20 to even know about the things that are hurting black people the most. I remember going to school as a kid and hearing a lot of kids more black boys than anything else would say stuff to me basically telling me that their father not being arpund was really terrible for them. I was in like 4th and 5yh grade myself. It kinda went in one ear and out the other. Now I'll see video of a 18 to 20 year old black kid getting sentenced for triple murders and it would be so sad because I think if they had a dad this kid could be anything and had a career. Something terrible has happened to black children and it's bad. If I told you real bottom line advice to raise up your status I'd get mad hate and that's not what this is about. Put it like this. White middle class people, black middle cass people, we are family whether we like it or not. I remember 9/11. I lived near manhattan. I'll never forget it. If you drove on the highway you could go as fast as the car would go and the cops would still roar past you. People were going all over from above Westchester all down through Jersey where you could look at the scene from across the water. My grandparents had pearl harbor. Everyone remembers exactly where they were when it happened. I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. I was I don't know, 40 miles north of Manhattan. I was going back to the truck to grab cigarettes or coffee or something and I hear W.P.D.H say "hey just breaking a plane flew into the world trade Center. It was just mind blowing. They didn't know the size of the Plane. I instantly knew it was tereorists or some rich dude in a cessna. Then I sat there for a couple mins and the next plane was hit. I ran out to the guys and told them that terrorists knocked down both twin towers. Where I l8ve, a ton of people worked in the twin towers. Some people were couples who just took the day off together. On 9/11 in New York at least, there was no skin color at all. If you were American you were family. I've never felt anything like it before or since. So seeing white and black not working together just aggravates me to the point where I'm stumped for a solution. We are family, like it or not

[@jsslandro]

@Stu Gatz no doubt brother.

[@jsslandro]

Stu Gatz@ Welfare was the worst. The reason when I was in 5th through 9th grade I thought blacks were a different breed. I fist fought them alot. I thought there was truly something that made them different than me. Many years later I learned about the real story of welfare. The democrats went to the black neighborhoods and walked door to door, they had to keep it secret from whites no matter what, hence the door to door. They told the woman of the house while dad was at work. "We will pay all your bills, fill your fridge and cabinets, and give you full free medical coverage for you and your kids". The mother probly said wow that sounds nice. Then the democrat/kkk said "one rule, no man allowed in the house. And the more bastard kids you pop out, the more we give you." Slavery was horrible obviously, but it was a vey long time ago. The thing that destroyed black people was welfare. Tear the family apart... Ok people please shoot me rather than hang me. Got a cigarette?

[@mgtowmonkapprenticegang8426]

Agreed. Welfare and mass incarceration destroyed the black community. 73% of black kids are born out of wedlock. The institution of 2 parent families in the black community is so fractured. All this gangsta rap and nigga culture we have now... Lol. Malcolm X would never agree with what we have become now. We don't really have any black prominent figures anymore. Its a damn shame.

[@charmawow]

Watching this post again, in the summer of 2022…….Rock on the Rippaverse!!

[@patient_6925]

I was ignorany of malcom x before this video. Ive watched your video 4 times now and im reading up on him now. Thank you for making this.

[@fiscer247]

Denzel sounds just like Malcolm X. That was a perfect casting choice.

[@blackviking2079]

lol looks like him too

[@bakerfresh]

Haha...was thinking that..dayyum, that's Denzel.

[@gregoryldismukes]

That's how you know he was robbed of an Oscar.

[@horizontide568]

The lessons being spoke on here are invaluable to not only blacks in America but all ppl. Never let anyone tell you what you should think or where you should stand. Think for yourself.

[@TurtleWalkSE]

Malcom is my favorite ancestor. He preached self accountability and pride.

[@Sheepdog1314]

...and totally what BLM is against. Read their "credo"... everything that's good and successful is "white" to them and they want to get rid of it...talk about calling black people stupid...

[@fardeenbora8084]

Malik Al'Shabbaz

[@shahee6579]

@@fardeenbora8084 may Allah have mercy on him

[@justinalexander1056]

Exactly he did, but history shows that he was painted as an evil person.

[@ayyylmao101]

@@shahee6579 Ameen

[@dparkertex]

I like this dude definitely subscribing not only because comic books because he has has common sense when it comes to politics and in life in general ..✊🏾✊🏾

[@Halo44327]

Malcom X was not in my history books in class. I was almost brainwashed. Thank the lord almighty my man on this channel showed me the truth!

[@EmperorPrinc3]

We learned about Malcom X in highschool. But my high school was prominently white.

[@flickblerd5793]

“No Malcolm X is my history books why’s that? Because he tried to educate and liberate all blacks. Why is Martin Luther King in my book each week? He told blacks, if they get smacked, turn the other cheek.” - Tupac Shakur

[@brandonpick1486]

Malcom x was just a foot note in my history classes

[@moonlitegram]

We learned about him but he got a few paragraphs and MLK got a whole chapter

[@WHADDDD]

mm No it doesn’t. Most white people understand the black community is it’s own worst enemy. Most people just live their lives.

[@nashf5925]

You Sir are a hero!! You articulate well with supportive evidence and speak with sincerity. I salute you. Keep it up, well-done.

[@esun_ra]

This is something a lot of my friends need to hear, please keep dropping knowledge.....rumble young rippa rumble!

[@4dmind]

"Let them live rent free in your head" - Point, set, game.

[@treyking839]

Very happy I found your channel, I think what you’re doing is honest and important

[@bambino100011]

I saw this clip of Malcom X about white liberals and he is spot on and the same is still happening.... I probably won’t agree with everything he says, but I am interested in reading about his thoughts.

[@nyariimani7281]

What a fantastic video! Thanks for pulling all of this together!

[@ShaunMuhammad1970]

Brother, I approve your message! Preach!

[@richisle5504]

Like everything else, racism is a "individual" issue, not a collective thing. Individuals of all races can be "racist". Keep on keeping on bro.

[@richisle5504]

I never thought to look into Malcolm X, bc of his NOI deal, this was very eye opening. Thanks Eric.

[@brabea23]

Nice whitesplaining that bullshit.

[@richisle5504]

@@brabea23 what?

[@richisle5504]

@deandrea choice yeah, im as white as snow, i grew up in the deep south, racism was never a problem. Sure there are racists, but the vast majority of ppl tell them to fuck off. A asshole is a asshole, i dont have time to be mad or cry about race.👍👍

[@christianponicki9581]

@Mr. R Maybe because a) that's not how social institutions work, period; b) that's especially not how government works; and c) people on the right have nothing to acknowledge, as the racism you describe is imaginary.

[@charlesmiller6826]

How dare you as a black man think for your self, and not mindlessly follow the crowd. (for those reading this, yes it is dripping with sarcasm) have not really read or even known that much about Malcolm X, but may be doing some research now.

[@negloblaxon7616]

So in your White Supremacist mind a "Black" man who is ignorant and/or indifferent of Racism/White Supremacy is a free thinker? There is no Sarcasm.

[@andrethomas2292]

Well put, my thoughts have finally and properly been put to words. Thank you

[@danielpucher3367]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, as a first time viewer. It's amazing how little Malcom X is actually expanded upon in school. At first I didn't agree with his position, but the more I thought about it the more he makes sense. He wanted the white population to want to come to the black population. He wanted the black culture and society to harken whites to call for integration; only then would true equality exist. I think that started to happen in the 90's with hip hop becoming mainstream, which to me shows both Malcom and MLK had legitimate strategies. I think both could have gone further if those strategies worked in concert. Where I think the future lies is in completing Malcom's strategy. Hip hop culture started it, but somehow went awry. I'm not sure that is a good representation of black society and culture now. Some early hip hop had an uplifting message, but it has seemed to devolved since it's zenith; though, I'm not sure why. That's all uneducated observation from a 90's white kid, but still it might hold merit. Either way, this was a thought provoking video; thank you for making it.

[@NPC-rv7ov]

In the 70s and 80s hip hop used to have a positive message and was actually used for black kids to express themselves and not join gangs, but that changed with gangster rap in the late 80s early 90s

[@Tyler_W]

I don't know 100% if this is true, but I've read amd watched things that suggest it was the CIA that helped corrupt positive hip-hop culture around that time to control and diminish it's powerful constructive influence.

[@cptfreeman8966]

White people wanting to integrate with minorities? We call that gentrification

[@Missrena1000]

CPT Freeman and what’s wrong with that?

[@christopherfalcon794]

Good video, bro. I'm mixed, white and mexican, grew up reading malcom X autobiography. I love the ideas he has said. He just didn't hit the button on black freedom, but freedom in general. Anytime, you have a group of people that are in charge of others, your freedom is in their hands. That's why the constitution has the limitations it has. Keep up the work and the word.

[@endless3cho]

I've watched this more than once because I love hearing someone being independent and honest. It doesn't matter to me if we agree on everything or not. This video is great. 👌🏾

[@stevansaunders18]

Right on! Gotta love a free thinking person! You know you are living and thinking right when everyone is mad at you. You (and Malcolm) make a good point that getting along is a whole lot easier when not forced. Although I must say that something needed to be done. Holding someone back because of skin color is despicable. Thanks for this!

[@9mmsleepingpill851]

Schools really should just play his speeches instead of making them read about him from textbooks. I understood him more from those short clips than anything taught in education.

[@pekachu9257]

High school history books are heavily bias and are designed to teach history but at the same time never give you any information that would make you question the government or their motives throughout history.MLKs speeches are heavily censored in US history classes because he is critical of the government and provides examples of state supported injustices..... For this reason I would be surprised if Malcom X got more then a few paragraphs in a history book. A great book on this topic is "Lies my Teacher Told Me"

[@terminalva]

When you're not educated based on a state administered testing outline and time frame, you find that some of your most profound real world thinkers aren't found in those issued high school textbooks.

[@moonhousing]

My Thoughts: - As a biracial woman, the idea of segregation and those who push for it has always fascinated me. - I’m not for integration or for segregation but I also believe everything should be voluntary. - I still can’t believe that in a world where biracial people are becoming a majority, race is still a tool used for division. - Thanks for this video and for sharing your refreshing thoughts and ideas🌱

[@501DTB]

Race is downstream of culture, people naturally gravitate toward the familiar. This statement is generally shared on religion, gender, and lifestyle. But for some odd reason race is a huge no no.

[@yoshit9819]

Well said

[@andresanguianozuniga6798]

I will be honest girl, and this is by a mestizo... But the biracial thing is complex, regardless all being "combinations" the fusion of something has some things on majority on one side practically *always*, i was born on México, my mom is White and my dad is brown, but i'm white...then i'm From the white side. So yes, race will be always an issue cuz our color even is defined by Anthropological Origins and is a BIG part of how we look (we are not blind), so you will never have Everyone as the same color, but of course, accepting the reality is not being opressed, its totally the opposite. Always with respect.

[@sgshaday]

@@andresanguianozuniga6798 I am also mixed and there is an issue here. You can choose to feel what you want but if we look at your records in anthropological way, you are more than just 'white'. If we are truly honest with ethnicities, even white people have a variety of ethnicities and ethnicities tend to make more sense than race based on skin color. There are white Hispanics, brown and whatever color you can think of, but race is not what unites them. Hispanic isn't even a race. Latino isn't even a race. I grew up in Puerto Rico. Looking back at my own tree I have Taino blood mixed in with Spanish, African and a direct line to Scotland on my father's side. The aspect of race becomes very murky then, so much so that in schools kids are taught to see the similarities rather than the differences when it comes to physical aspects. The aspect of racism is such a low note in Puerto Rico because of that. They have other ways to find unity in society. As for integration of segregation, we have to see the data for both, and integration has been a lot better than segregation. We have modern-day examples of segregation in college campuses and even schools and it doesn't do well. While I agree that people should be able to move where they want to and study where they want to so long as the merit is there, this is not essentially opposed to integration. If people are taught that they can get somewhere on the basis of their merit rather than their skin color, integration becomes second-handed to that concept. It becomes natural.

[@sgshaday]

@@501DTB That is because this isn't always the case. There are a lot of folks who happen to be white who enjoy aspects of what people consider in some places, black culture. The same can be said the other way around. Culture can make or break racial barriers, but communities - not necessarily communities based on race - are the ones that create culture. For example, Hispanic is not a race. You have a variety of cultures in South America and Puerto Rico. Many of these countries are Hispanic, but Hispanic is not a race. A variety of people live in these countries and territories of a variety of races. Chillean culture is not the same as Nicaraguan culture and so on. While there can be similarities - language being one of them - these countries are different. They have their own mythos and things that make them particular. Race is a phenomena that has changed with culture but that has remained despite the change of culture. And while skin color is a fact, and so is ethnicity, race tends to be a fairly murky concept that seems to try and make certain things easier to understand, rather than explain the human genome and its varied characteristics.

[@SINCHIROCA07]

I’m a POC who also left the left. Thank you for this video

[@fun_ghoul]

Is this George Zimmerman? LOL FOH

[@Jjjof]

POC what is that. Who isnt white folks. White is a colour so I don't get the point

[@MassagewithSunshine]

On point YoungRippa! My first time viewing your video, but it won't be the last. Thanks for being on the Tube. :)

[@americanstandardbearer181]

Respect!! In group preference is natural, and it doesn't make you a racist, white or black. The victim mentality is certainly a programmed response. Your words were right on target

[@python90688]

Your videos are awesome, Rippa. Not afraid to shout some hard truths from the rooftop, no matter what the subject. Props to you.

[@t3hj4nk]

Love the classic For Today shirt man, and the content!

[@TimothyFish]

When I was younger I probably agreed more than I do now. The older I get the more I can't understand why we're making an issue about skin color at all. I can't think of anything that for which skin color will tell me anything about the person, other than some physical attributes.

[@SageVaughn]

Because there are people out there who still have prejudices against people of color

[@pittsteelers2676]

@@SageVaughn what? Why are you leaving out people prejudice against white folks?

[@pittsteelers2676]

POC make racist claims against white folks without even knowing they're racist. Not only does that mess up things for the white folks like their careers getting em fired but that's actually black folks showing their racism but assuming the white folk was racist just because they're white.

[@samanthaoboyle2316]

@@SageVaughn and there always will be. there will always be ignorant people, and prejudiced people. no matter who you are there will always be someone out there who will assume they know you without even speaking a word to you or listening to anything you have to say. best we all get used to that fact now, and stop treating these people as if their opinions are that important. everyone deserves to have their voices heard, but it doesn’t mean you have to take to heart everything they say.

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@SageVaughn Right, and there are no blacks at all who have prejudices against white people.

[@jerseyj2]

Glad this came up in my feed. This was very informative for me. Thank you!

[@rogerengland2821]

Agreed Blessed is the child that has his own. If a man receives a fish he eats for a day, If a man learns to fish he eats whenever he wants to.

[@lchpdmq]

I don’t agree with everything Malcom x said, but I can’t deny he was a brilliant man

[@christopherkinnaird7992]

This young man gets it! I bet he is successful in all facets of life! I hope for only the very best for you and love your channel! We are all brothers and sisters in the game of life! No matter our color! I applaud you for telling the truth and presenting facts in all your videos!

[@jeanabeana8818]

I just had a Come to Jesus moment when listening to the first Malcom X video you included. The gentleman has some serious wisdom to share! This is why I enjoy listening to the perspectives of others, because it gives me the opportunity to learn and improve my perception of others. I've always believed that as Americans, we are strong because of our diversity, not in spite of it. Thank you so much for your thoughts and for giving me an invaluable learning opportunity. Take care.

[@nathanhornok]

Let everyone be free, even if that means they don't integrate. I love it! I had no idea before now that this was Malcom X's position. Why should any person force another person to associate with anyone else? Leaving people alone is the ONLY way you actually uphold their human worth and dignity. It's such an obvious concept, but so hard for people to accept. I hope people wake up, and start valuing human freedom again. Public accommodation laws (in the private sector) have got to go! They have largely been used as just a political weapon since their inception in the 60's. They are fundamentally at odds with human freedom and the 1st amendment.

[@Strill_]

"Why should any person force another person to associate with anyone else?" Because it's required for a cohesive society. A country where people are isolated from one another is not a country. It's two countries masquerading as one. It's a house divided against itself. Furthermore, it's requried in order to break down prejudice. As Mark Twain said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts". MLK advocated for legal desegregation not as a solution in itself, but as a prerequisite for true integration. You can't understand something you've never seen.

[@nathanhornok]

@@Strill_ ok boomer

[@d.j.middleton1279]

I appreciate your thoughts, brother. This is a bit of a simplification of Malcolm however. Most of the examples cited are from Malcolm before 1963. Malcolm changed quite a bit after 1963/64 because that's when he was kicked out of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm became more civic-minded and more political post-1963. He did, in fact, support the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as he showed up in Selma in support of King's protests. It is also true that he formed the OOAU in 1964 as an explicitly political organization. The Nation of Islam did not support political participation at the time but Malcolm's views changed over time. What you present is true but it does not represent Malcolm's ideas in full context. It's actually a bit more complicated as is to be expected of any human being that lived as full of life as Malcolm did. It is true the Ballot or the Bullet speech has through-line with his thought and ideas of pre-1963 but this speech was given before his pilgrimage to Mecca which had a great impact on his thoughts about segregation and integration. Malcolm became less radical towards the end of his life. He was an evolving, changing man and by the time of his death, he was far more complicated than the picture you present here for the viewer. I would recommend you read Manning Marable's book on Malcolm. His book is controversial in some circles particularly because of his criticisms of Malcolm but it's well worth reading. Be well brother.

[@117thstreet_Hebrew_Hamburgers]

I agree. I noticed an incomplete understanding of Malcolm X because unlike some people he actually continued to develop and critic his own rhetoric. I think the video maker would do well to further educate himself of Malcolm and pause as to why all these "you one of the good ones" whites are in his comments praising him.

[@sharpimage2265]

@@117thstreet_Hebrew_Hamburgers He'll skip past the you're one of the good ones and you're such a free thinker comments and make a beeline towards the people accusing him of pandering for money. Stick around long enough and you'll notice a theme.

[@jonathancaro3427]

When Italians and Irish moved into the middle class they moved from overwhelming Democratic support to splitting their vote. I'm sure the Democrats have learned their lesson, which explains the conditions of schools in Democratic controlled school districts.

[@K3nVV]

I havent seen much more of a presence than a black conservative. Black men, in my experience, are strong men. Something I can respect and admire... That being said, hats off to you.

[@daija001]

YoungRipper59: Sir, you are knowledgeable & wise, beyond your years. And, I agree with absolutely everything you said... SPOT ON, BRO.! Thank you, for sharing your valuable insight. OldSnake61.

[@lizU-i4j]

There’s something we call “vex money” in my culture. We have this mindset that when you are going out with friends or visiting someone, always have your own money, extra cash, with your individuality, incase something happens and you need to fend for yourself, you can always and find your way out of there or be of help. Come with your own resources, come with your own person, come with your own dignity. No one can hold anything over you.

[@misterausom]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This is why you are one of my favorite KZbinrs. I wish I had seen this 2 years ago.

[@pams4019]

As a fellow libertarian, thank you for sharing your unfiltered views in an honest manner. I also appreciate the Malcolm X tutorial, however brief.

[@hilyfe01]

There is not a Malcom X day, remember that

[@dangriffith8966]

"Let someone occupy the space in your head rent free..." - LOVE IT! It's really interesting how deep the concept of liberty can take you if you will turn on your brain, do some study/thinking, and take the ride!

[@DeKnight95]

OOOOH bruh when you said "I am nobodies pawn and I am nobodies' mouth piece" That sent chills down my spine. I'm the same way. May we all stay safe and continue to speak what we believe to be the truth!

[@james-3542]

that was interesting and informative. thanks

[@hashimahmed9409]

People like you are what everyone needs. Keep doing what you're good at!! :)

[@jennyc8013]

Man, I think you are awesome!! Thank you for opening my mind. I say that because of where I live and where I grew up, I was taught that Malcolm X was evil. I see now that that is not the case. He was an intelligent man who fought for freedom, individuality, and strength of black people. Thank you, again!!

[@yahwarrior7415]

I hope you still feel this way!! You're 100% right then and you're still right today!

[@DJDavis844]

A bully will stop bothering you if you stand up for yourself instead of asking someone to fight him for you. You may even become good acquaintances with the bully if you can stand, speak, and do things for yourself. Damn good video sir.

[@kevinmorris3313]

I don't obsess over racism , but I'm gonna respond accordingly when it's at my doorstep.

[@dragonore2009]

If we were to have Libertarian principles, much of this "racism" psuedo nonsense would largely go away.

[@theyetti90]

The libertarian party needs to stop trying to make everyone laugh and act like a serious party.

[@buffalobill8729]

Also the 2 parties in past would have the media calling libertarians the racist because the idea of freedom of association

[@bigdad1211]

Watching this again after 3 years and it still hits home. Thanks for posting this.

[@hitwill]

You need to repost this - you just perfectly articulated what i've always felt as a black dude

[@chilloutap12]

It sounds like you’re promoting entrepreneurship. When you create a a business, you build your own ladder and success. I really enjoyed listening to your point of view.

[@darylifillifill1677]

Agree with Malcolm X we do need Forty Black Wall Streets around this Country

[@kolins.4356]

M J Grasscutter it would in black communities. Black business and economics controlled by said people would help them in the long run.

[@yoshit9819]

Awesome. Sir you have one of the most educational channels on you tube.