Why I Left the Left - Amala Ekpunobi at Washington University in St. Louis

The Washington University College Republicans host Amala Ekpunobi
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00:00 Why I Left the Left
40:25 Q&A w/ Amala Ekpunobi
1:23:15 Closing Remarks from WashU GOP President

[@washugop]

Hello, everyone! We were honored to welcome Amala to campus. We're also pleased that so many of you can enjoy her speech here on KZbin. If you'd like to support the Washington University College Republicans as we advance conservatism in St. Louis, support Republican candidates, and bring great speakers like Amala to campus, please consider visiting gifts.wustl.edu to make a one-time donation to our group. For those who feel called to give, please remember to designate our organization as the recipient. We also invite you to connect with Amala and us online, and our social media handles are in the description. Thank you, and Merry Christmas! Nathaniel Hope Washington University College Republicans President

[@timbean7849]

operation paper clip brought real NAZI criminals from ww-2, into our collages and universities, they have re-branded fascism to disguise their plan to dominate the world, Margret Sanger talked about using the leaders of the people they want to eradicate from the world, to help eradicate their own race ,

[@hillbilly4895]

Any reaction from the WU College D's yet? The irony is, Amala's probably put in more time as a social justice warrior then all of them combined.

[@commonsenseconservative]

was there a protest before this event?

[@hussanal-rubayie5658]

I didn't even know there was a community like this. I figured that everyone was liberal. I'm glad there is a community for us.

[@M5MSMSMSMSMSMSMSMSMS]

dude u were gr8 host keep it up

[@ananse77]

The "hair curiosity is racism" thing is so strange to me. I'm black (Jamaican). When I was in high school, a white American girl joined our class. A lot of the girls would touch her hair, play with it, attempt to style it. Why? Because it was different from theirs and they were curious and delighted. I've never had a problem with people of other races being curious about my hair. People make everything into a problem.

[@creestee08]

if eyes dont get hurt when touched i might even ask if i can touch the blue eyes. XD

[@zitiden4745]

@ANANSE I am so glad to hear someone state this. Just yesterday I was speaking to a young lady who happened to be sitting before me. She also happens to Fancy my nephew. I moved closer to her, place my hands on her head and asked my cousin is this young lady who's been asking about my nephew. Now normally I would not even think twice about it. But because of the rhetoric that has been coming up lately about this I hope I didn't offend her by touching the top of her head. I quickly erased that from my mind because I thought how ridiculous this is. I would have done that no matter what shade of brown she is. I say shade of brown because I think more like a makeup counter you never find a foundation that is called Black or White they're all shades of brown from light to dark with some having enhancements mixed in. Please feel free to correct me if you do not agree.

I have long very thick coarse red hair and people always want to touch them! Big fluffy hair are just so awesome to touch honestly! No matter what the race it’s an awesome sensory input

[@DrCruel]

If you're determined to overthrow capitalism in favor of socialism, every tool is useful. That is why Left fascists promote racist hate. That's why this strategy can't be argued away. It has nothing to do with logic or reason. The people responsible are trying to promote hate.

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

(I'm a white dude) I really love and appreciate that people want to touch my hair, I don't see it as anything but nice.

[@z0ttel89]

My sister has blonde hair and lived in Beijing for 3 years, all the kids (and some adults) wanted to touch her hair all the time. It's not racism ... it's curiosity and being positively excited of the unknown.

[@janetrehak906]

I have very long straight hair. People want to touch my hair as well. It doesn’t mean anything. They are curious.

[@yepwhatever1142]

DASS RAYCISS!!!

[@kirbfx]

I am white and can even begin to count just how many times I've had random people touch my hair because of its unique texture and style. Anyone who believes this somehow is an act of aggression let alone racism let alone oppression has never experienced any of those three. What would those who have experienced the aforementioned, say for example the Uighur's in China who are being subjugated to ACTUAL systemic racism under a totalitarian regime including being imprisoned in concentration camps, would give to trade places with an American who has it so good, someone simply touching their hair is their idea of "oppression"??

[@teeteeshouse]

There's no excuse for a grown person putting their hands in someone else's hair without asking. In all cultures this is common sense.

[@ktwashere5637]

I am blonde and am often the centre of attention in Asia (and Africa). People look at me like i am amazon. Its very sweet.

[@cynthiaschmidt2726]

Hearing how brainwashed some of these kids are is extremely disturbing. Amala handled herself well.

[@ZacheryF]

I'm sure you are immune to any form of brainwash or propaganda.

[@juliebarnett9812]

I can hardly take it. It's like their zombie mantra. "Systemic racism."

[@pellaxestorba4836]

But she still believes that America was mostly built on the backs of people that look like her which simply is NOT true. All White efforts combined, colossally outweigh any relatively small contribution of labour by a minority of of the US population known as Africans that was furthermore quite limited to certain geographical areas and a fairly small niche of physical services. Just the Irish alone could be credited with having borne far greater a load as far as getting the real sweat and heavy and dangerous labour done to build America. Not to disregard, of course, the great labour that WAS done by Africans. Still, America would have been built all the same with or without the contribution of Africans. And there would have certainly been far less violent crime and urban insecurity had they been aided in returning to Africa to bring reading, medicine, language, arts, sports and other fine culture to their continent of origin. Most people intrinsically understand these things to be true even if they wither at the thought of admitting it.

[@michaelatencio2917]

You must act like a republican, but your a southerner & Gray coat sent to divide like the left does. They use minorities & others as puppets. I just know when a leftist is a manipulator. Racism is used by the left, who are the true racists because they are the south, nothing has changed. They use it to divide & control. 😂

[@bharden24]

@@pellaxestorba4836😢😂

[@bigalsnow8199]

I'm a black male who also ( after voting most of my life as democratic) has moved towards conservativtism. I went from hating and fearing the police to working with them. From hating the flag to appreciation of the freedom it represents. From being ashamed of America to being proud of our country. And it's still a racist society...but the racism is in both parties and I now believe that America 🇺🇸 is the greatest country in the world IN SPITE of some hard core racist. I also have seen evidence that...certain elements of the left...are worse, even then racism. MUCH WORSE.

[@paulreising694]

Continue to use you God given brain. Blessings

[@OhHenry2024]

Racism is universal, not just the US

[@noreenmcgovern1023]

spoken like a true American!

[@bigalsnow8199]

There would be no black student union if there had been no KKK, Jim Crow laws or sundown Towns. There would be no Jewish student union if there was never a Adolf Hitler, KKK or Islamic Jihad.

[@RandyMcFarland]

Is using the term, "White Racism" actually racist? ...or is it a microagression?

[@roxannereitmann5142]

I am 61 year old white woman who WAS a leftist, I have be so enlightened by your talks . I am now a conservative. They need to have more beautiful, bright , brave women like you.

[@bengraham5699]

Not to mention that the "Left" 50 years ago was completely different than the current "Left". "Left" has completely been hijacked by Billionaires like George Soros and Others

[@robertwalker3827]

Good to see you opened your eyes

[@timfool]

Well, we all can't be perfect

[@Lizards_Lounge]

Hey, Im a male, took me about 25-30 years to start seeing I was emotionally manipulated. Think this is why families try keep men out of the home.. I tried to keep my family away from modern societies filth, but custody courts are rigged, so any man who demands STANDARDS for his family gets booted and robbed....unable to have as much influence on the children... ensures generation after generation of left voters without men in the home... because sadly yes, women are very susceptable to emotional blackmail... and majority take a long time to grow out of it.

[@tomheille5444]

Congratulations! You don't see that story very often

[@lisacarrasco7700]

Amala astounds me. How can she be so young and so wise at the same time? She makes me very hopeful for the future.

[@aslkdjfzxcv9779]

put down the hopium pipe.

[@michaelstrohmaier402]

so young? only radical leftist propaganda like feminism and LGBT.. combined with a lack of good parenting, makes people become leftists! naturally people wouldn't be weak+immoral leftists!

[@jennybtx]

It's nuts!

[@TheVeganVicar]

@@jennybtx, kindly repeat that in ENGLISH, Miss.☝️ Incidentally, Slave, are you VEGAN? 🌱

[@greencase]

She's a parrot.

[@janetwhite7786]

When i was a young child, 60 years ago, i had serious gender issues. I just knew a mistake had been made. Sure enough, grew right out of it. So glad this wasnt current day! What an incredible young woman Amala is!

[@sarasays...850]

I was the same, when I was 13. I grew out of it and into my own in less than a year. I really think it’s a normal part of being young and entering puberty. I worry for all the kids that would’ve never transitioned in a different era. I worry for their mental health as they get older.

[@6Cougarfans]

@@sarasays...850a billion of us agree EXACTLY. It seems there are some activists that truly don’t see how child abusive this is! Facts will bare out, trans will be a high Suicide risk segment of our population. I cry for them. As I get older, man I think God really knows what he’s doing.

[@noreenmcgovern1023]

when I was young, I new my real family was rich so I ran away for a day

[@oldbutstillyoung2170]

73-year-old female here. I was a tomboy during my childhood and my teens. I remember arguing about clothing with my mother - I hated wearing dresses and always wanted boys' clothing. But by the time I reached my midteens, I was comfortable being a girl. Today, I'm still a tomboy! But I'm happy being female.

[@janetwhite7786]

@@oldbutstillyoung2170 Yes to this right here.

[@sherryh9842]

I’ve watched Amala for a year. She is one remarkable, talented, wise young lady.

[@fuzzypanda1684]

That's why she was able to successfully break out of the lefts indoctrination.

[@jesusfound8758]

Such an eloquent well spoken lady.She helped me question this ,,critical thinking ideology" for some of my beliefs which now l have come to know and accept l was just as biased and racist Thanks.❤❤❤❤❤ 41:00 ❤

[@userishawt]

@@jesusfound8758I completely agree, I remember just a year or so ago I was a leftist, after finding people like Brett cooper, Blair white and Amala they’ve helped me realise how stupid my ideologies were

[@edyue1]

I’m 60 years old, agree 100% with what she is saying. I amazed and humbled at how well versed and educated this young 22 year old woman is. She presents facts and statistics born out of science and education. She fields random open mic audience questions with calmness, maturity and poise beyond her years. She is a voice of truth and reason not often heard in this country, sadly😢

[@everydayisahollyday]

I agree!

[@nicole-uo9cd]

I am 60 as well and I agree with you. So young but, oh so thoughtful and bright! Such an impressive role model for her generation! A rare thing these days, especially on social media!

[@alisonfletcher6996]

I am 72 & thinking she's been through the same process I've been through. The "victim"-mind dies hard ...but it's inculcated. It's time to get back to the Christian-mindset: Love your neighbor as yourself.

[@Lizards_Lounge]

Fully agree, she's beyond her years.

[@LifeLiver.]

one day , hopefully soon , all fellow people of color will wake up and FLEE the demoRATS Marxist PLANTATION ! recognize the bamboozling leftists and #WALKAWAY !

[@bjensen1351]

I was a tomboy as a young girl. I always wanted to be a boy!!! I wore boy clothes and had very short hair. I am so grateful that I was raised back in the 1970's. I grew out of this phase. I am so thankful for my life now. I am married with 4 beautiful children and now 2 grandchildren!!! It is so sad to see what we are doing today to our children.

[@rockandsandapologetics7254]

My daughter was also born in the 70s, but raised in the 80s. She too, was a tomboy. It's something I love about her. It seems that tomboys grow up to be the most well rounded women. Pretty girls only think skin deep. Praise God for tomboys. Just look at you now! God bless you and your family.

[@benbunyip]

I like that it sounds like you were able to figure it out for yourself. Although back then kids could be really cruel to kids who were a bit different.

[@elseach6005]

@@benbunyip I don’t think that it has changed that much from what I hear or read. I was a tomboy, got married 40 years ago, still married to the same man. My daughter was a huge tomboy that competed in HS sports, excelled very well, was recruited to play in college sports, finished earning her college degree and is now happily married to a kind loving man who is an excellent cook I might add ( that is a bonus) and a team player like her because he also participated in sports. I was never introduced to sports as a child, only dancing but in hindsight I now recognize the true value of playing in team sports and learning to work together with each other as a team to accomplish a goal, whatever it is and building trust and possibly a life time friendships. I will never forget what the officiating person told us at my daughters wedding. He said that you don’t even have to be in love with each other, although that helps, he said that the main thing in a marriage is that you are BOTH climbing the same mountain and striving for the same goals and results and that you are flexible and not unwilling to lose in an occasional disagreement. You should always remain respectful and thoughtful as much as possible, try to see the other person ls side of your discussion and treat others the way that you want to be treated. 😮🤔 I never heard that message before but it makes sense that you two should have the same goals, otherwise you will probably constantly be bickering, fighting and not getting along very well. That is basically what my husband and I did. We both acquired a second job each to save for our own house that we both wanted. We both would be kind to other people and help them occasionally if they needed and occasionally we gave into each other’s wish if we ever disagreed. That’s why single people should date for awhile first and find out what if anything is attractive about the other person’s personality. You shouldn’t be worried about petty things like your nails, brand name clothes or material things. It’s the heart that is the most important. I’m very proud of the job that we did raising our kids and feel that we did a great job on raising 3 kind, loving, hardworking, fun, caring, good law abiding citizens. It’s not impossible but you have to be dedicated to accomplishing your goals together.

[@communityorganizer5645]

BJ - Well said. It is heartbreaking amd suewal. The looney tunes the left accepts as reality boggles the mind. They would javeis believe that if we have a child. Who wants to transition, we owe it to them to make it happen starting right away. There are blue atates or regions where of the parent says to wait until they turn.18.and go out on their own, the government will actually take their children. away and give the child hormones or mutilate them surgically.

[@koyotekola6916]

As a kid, I was always playing with boys and mostly tomboys. I grew up to be a grandfather and was looking forward to grandchildren. I wound up having two granddaughters. The most enjoyable years of my life were spent with these girls. Since we spent a lot of time together, we mutually chose what we wanted to do. They seemed bent on doing supposedly boyish things like camping, hiking, playing football, etc. I consider myself lucky, because have tomboy granddaughters was like having grandsons, too. Now here's the end result. Both of the grew up to be successful. They're both heterosexual, happy with their lives, and have outstanding careers. One of them is in the Air Force doing important cybersecurity tasks. I can hardly wait for them to get married so I can have another batch of grandkids to play with Consider yourself, lucky B Jensen. You served two roles!

[@thomasm1964]

I came across Amala some months ago on her own channel and was impressed then by her articulate, intelligent and thoughtful commentaries. To see her carry an entire 90 minutes without notes at such a young age is extremely impressive. She is definitely one of the few beacons of hope for a disunited, broken America.

[@jimmyglover2775]

I went on a mission trip to Africa in Kenya to help a tribal people who have never laid eyes on a white human being such as myself. To my surprise, the first thing that happens is all of the kids came running, surrounding me in a circle and began to touch my arm hair. Lol Every culture does this, especially when you’re new to them. They even called me a “Muzungu” which is a racial term for white man. It was an honor to meet these people and the fact that people were curious about me as a white person was a compliment.

[@MohamedHassan-ni6un]

Come back again my Muzungu friend :) People are so sensitive nowadays. I'm glad you see the innocence in them touching you and calling you white man. I'm sure they invited you to break bread with them. Which is sign of acceptance. Fun fact: Africans by nature are conservative and don't believe in or support homosexuality. We welcomed Obama years ago but told him to keep his beliefs to himself lol.

[@gypsylee333]

Have you seen that viral video where the little tribal black girl sees a white man for first time and is screaming crying calling him a demon ghost? It was pretty funny, she got over it after a few minutes but they were all a bit awkward with the girl about it 😂

[@jeffpolyglot1338]

Black people are not new to us. False comparison. That said, I really don't get the big deal about touching hair. At least among women. I think if you are a guy, you probably shouldn't be asking to touch a woman's hair unless you are in a relationship with her.

[@MohamedHassan-ni6un]

@@jeffpolyglot1338 There's something about reading people's YT comments throughout the years that has made me an expert in spotting a Simp when I see one. But this is not the case ... No sir.

[@jeffpolyglot1338]

I may put things simply, but I am no simp.@@MohamedHassan-ni6un

[@juliefakkema]

She's a natural speaker, and very polished for someone so young. Many conservatives older than she can come off very pushy where she's confident and relaxed. Such an asset to conservatism.

[@trallfraz]

It's because some or most of us grow extremely tired of talking til we're blue in the face to racist illogical blank brick walls. Also tired of the 'karen' reactions with yelling, screaming, cussing, and two-year-old infantile antics. Not worth talking to them. We just don't have the saintly patience of Charlie Kirk or Candace Owens.

[@thomasmacginnes100]

well spoken but confused by her indoctrination by the mores of her mothers choices !

[@missinsuccessful]

Had practice since elementary I guess lol

[@hilliarddillepree7717]

If the founding fathers weren't liberal in their thinking, America would never have come to be. More moderate thinking is what this country needs

[@aawe1]

There still is in society individual bias and also _cultural_ racism that exists, but there is _no_ persistent systemic racism in today's America

[@DL-xn8cw]

22 years old?? Gosh I’m astonished. You are amazing. Loved hearing every word of your story. It’s not easy to be a free-thinker… especially at your age 🙏☺️💕

[@WTFisgoingon8]

She has such a bright future and thankfully can make changes for all of us

[@steven5054]

Free-thinker aka. hopping onto the right-wing gravy-train. "Why I left the Left" is an old meme

[@lucillegil5306]

Yeah, this lady is so refreshing to have this young person so articulate and has a great presence towards this audience … love you , please continue to speak the truth and enlighten the youth as they are too WOKE to even decipher this world had become .

[@captainnerd6452]

@@steven5054 How does that kool-aid taste?

[@earthangel2522]

@@steven5054 People wake up at their own individual rate. How can one be criticized for that? One day you may become tolerant. It wouldn't be fair for anyone to criticize you for "hopping onto the tolerance train." You'll get there when you get there. Happy New Year. Maybe This is YOUR year.🙏😘

[@joao.morossini]

It's so refreshing to hear a sensible person talking about these themes. Great talk

[@robertpfeifer3445]

She is a brilliant and articulate woman. Pray for her safety.

[@somintsothresh919]

She threw her safety away by joint the right

[@MartinezC.]

​@@somintsothresh919exactly, by walking away from the mental/pedo/pro-crime/fascist/marxist left

[@realtruenorth]

​@@somintsothresh919 ,,, still better than being a coward and being part of the left.

[@evangallette3915]

Yeah she's definitely special

[@MartinezC.]

@@evangallette3915 just smart that’s all

[@lorikarpe3815]

Freedom of Speech is alive and well right here!! Bravo school, Bravo!! America needs more of this!!

[@rexeldridge3702]

unless you are a white male. Then its taboo.

[@MarkLee1]

Yet this video is demonetized. Much speech, such freedom.

[@LifeLiver.]

one day , hopefully soon , all fellow people of color will wake up and FLEE the demoRATS Marxist PLANTATION ! recognize the bamboozling leftists and #WALKAWAY !

[@yepwhatever1142]

Freedom of speech for black women.

[@brianchu3317]

What a brilliant young woman! Rational and a critical thinker.

[@gamernerd7139]

I think there are a lot of them. But they are being shamed or forced into silence due to fear. What with the real threat of no future in these trying times.

[@trallfraz]

Eventually rational..........so I feel very sorry for her racist upbringing. Glad she had the will and stamina to logically sort it all out.

[@smartthevote]

I agree…the shaming that goes on by the left and making many other critical young minds from sharing their thoughts.

[@smartthevote]

The left has purposefully invaded schools as teachers to prevent minorities from becoming self thinking individuals. Why?..because they would turn republicans.

[@palmereldritch7777]

Dumb conservative parrot being paraded around as the child bride of Matt Walsh and Alex Jones. Pitiful.

[@user-rj5gc3ji1i]

This young lady is so well spoken. I admire her chosen words and thought process. She has clearly come a long way in listening and learning and arriving at sound thought. We need more amazing young people such as this. A wonderful example! God bless you in your journey, one day at a time. Much love to you and all your listeners.🩷

[@centralplumbing4397]

Any why would she not be well spoken?

[@tarahflanders2102]

Ummm this hit home!!! I was that mom and I now say it was my most regrettable vote in my voting career. I will never vote Democrat again

[@kevinlichliter1179]

God is smiling!

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Don't vote for or against party, vote for the best candidate. We ended up with Biden because of people voting for and against party.

[@LibertarianLatina]

Been there! There’s a reason why everyone who goes from left to right starts with “when I started to dig deeper”

[@Kit1128]

​@rebeccaspratling2865 we ended up with Biden because the the dims cheated!

[@joejones9520]

@@rebeccaspratling2865 i'll never vote blue no matter who the candidates are on either side.

[@randallkeefauver6573]

Amala Ekpunobi, I am also a recovering Democrat and I am so proud of your bravery to send this message.

[@charlesgordner8514]

When I was in school many years ago ( I am white) the black girls when sitting at the desk behind me would often ask if they could braid my hair being that it was long and straight. I loved having Someone play with my hair and never thought anything of it. Just because we are curious that we are different than one another doesn’t make us racist. We should embrace our cultures and appreciate one another. What a boring world it would be if we were all the same.

[@knitwit7082]

@@charlesgordner8514 This brings back memories of 7th grade! My closest friend was Black. Her name was Muriel. When we got in trouble in class for talking, or passing notes, the teacher would send us to sit in the girls' bathroom. We had this system where one of us would talk and get sent, then the other would, so we could end up in there together, where she would braid my long hair and we talked girl talk. Her family were some of the nicest people ever. Kind of surprised when she invited me over the first time, and I went (1966) but then they were very welcoming, because I was her friend. I have thought of her many times over the years. We moved away and lost touch.

[@TopGunn827]

Love that recovering Democrat very funny way to say that 👍👍👍

[@user-fc8id3if6b]

The Democratic party is a right wing party

[@baldbastardo]

Hopefully there's more recovering loyalists out there. Be loyal to principles, not to institutions.

[@pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632]

My sister was a complete Tom boy growing up, she played with boys toys, played with all the boys, watched boys cartoons, read boys comics, dressed in jeans only, no skirts or dresses, had short hair…. and even wanted to have a boys name… and so on… She’s now in her thirties, married, has two daughters and an amazing husband and loves being a pretty intelligent woman and she doesn’t know why she was such a Tomboy, and just shrugs and says, I was just a kid and that’s what made me happy at the time, I never actually wanted to become a boy. Thank God she was born in the late 80s.

[@ban.ner_]

Thank God This is what I keep saying, It's okay for a female to like "male things" without changing your gender.

[@utagarnett1421]

I was a tomboy too, I grew out of it and ended up marrying having a bunch of kids, grand kids etc. No regrets about any of the past as such.

[@joeyhinds6216]

And my cousin is transitioning in her 20s. she's never been happier and more down to earth. She has a boyfriend but doesn't want a family. I don't get why you think this is strange. I don't understand it myself but I love her all the same and support her in everything she does

[@heavyd777]

As a boy I played with dolls when I was a child. I never once thought I wanted to be a girl. Had some deranged adults at the time tried to convince me I was a girl, I probably would have worn dresses. Why? Because kids don't know what they are. One time I was sure I was a pirate. The next week I was the boy in the ET movie.

[@heavyd777]

​@@joeyhinds6216it would be interesting to know who influenced him.

[@GiGiLuvsKatz]

This is the best speech I’ve heard in a long, long time! God bless you young lady! You are a jewel! 🙏🏻🇺🇸♥️

[@ShelliMallet-nr9vl]

Amala, you are amazing! I have lived my life believing in the good of people. As a conservative, your talk has helped me to understand and be more sympathetic towards the left. My previous view of leftists left me quite confused and perplexed. It's refreshing to hear their views are well intended, albeit misunderstood by many in my position. Thank you for your bravery, compassion, and forthrightness!This was a talk I will never forget!!!

[@em4200]

Currently, I am more left leaning, but I really enjoy watching Amala’s videos. It’s refreshing to hear thoughts from the other side that are respectful and logical, rather than argumentative. EDIT: I am now on the right. Regardless of sides, there is no reason to leave rude comments about me or others just because of their political views. It doesn't matter if you're an extreme leftist or a conservative, you should respect people despite their values (like Amala).

[@poopuluxe4507]

good arguments are respectful and logical

[@joewerry9181]

Why would you be left-leaning after they've been exposed lying about everything from Russia to Jan 6 to Covid? Get informed. Open your eyes.

[@em4200]

@@joewerry9181 There is no right or wrong when it comes to political parties, it’s based on personal beliefs. Yes, the morals are different, and you could definitely argue why one side is wrong. But if you aren’t willing to even listen to the other side, are your own eyes open?

[@em4200]

@SkySartix I suppose the media made me default to the left side, and I’ve slowly been coming out of it. In the 00s-10s, my ideas would have been considered liberal, but now they are considered right wing. As I look more into it, I think I am center right, since the standard ideas of the left keep going to the extremes and aren’t reasonable anymore.

[@skittlesmash]

It is interesting that you say that because I went from being left leaning to right leaning because I see the left as more argumentative and not in an intelligent, logical or respectful way.

[@RoadDoug]

Oh my god! Who are you? I’m 64, white, conservative and, highly impressed! I think you and your generation are what MLK saw in his dream. Your character is overflowing with content, Your conversation has kept me locked in. Your intelligence, and your ability to articulate your thought is mind blowing. Get into politics! Stand for truth. You are my morning blessing. Thank you.

[@NDR-hn3ue]

But lets face facts Conservatives HATED MLK most called him a Communist or Radical and he was ASSASSINATED by a Right-Wing FANATIC

[@mikedougherty8572]

How many can get into politics without damaging their psyches and souls?

[@David-rx5eo]

@@mikedougherty8572 true. Politics itself is an evil game.

[@aamarmostafa9024]

Amala❤️

[@peterbrady9078]

​@@mikedougherty8572Statesmen. Or if you prefer, a stateswoman! A different animal than a politician.

[@prunecuda1]

Just when I lost hope in the future generations, then a glimpse of hope shinning through... thank you. You a a breath of fresh air in this toxic environment in America. There is hope for the future of America after all. Good luck. America seriously needs you.

[@mignonoflaherty8706]

Amala handles herself incredibly well. She is a strong, mature, highly educated, critical thinker that substantiates all of her arguements well based on scientific journals, and evidence. I am proud of her for saying things that she could easily be cancelled for and go beyond anyway. Her perspectives are very difficult to argue against.

[@PatrickMHoey]

She’s shockingly well thought, well spkoen, and mature for 22 years old

[@adhkhjcdar634]

So true!!I'm 21 and in no way I'm close to this level of maturity 🤣

[@lunarcharm2035]

you are very well spkeon too :)

[@RabbyRabbithole]

@@lunarcharm2035 hei man speoking is hoird as hyell XD

[@bigpanda8772]

But if she said she was a speaker for the left and was able to deliver speeches well without having real knowledge of the subject matter, then couldn’t that be happening now when she’s on this side? Not judging, just inquiring.

[@miracleyang9220]

Lol yeah bc she supports your ideals

[@roxannereitmann5142]

You seem so kind, fair, humble, mature way beyond your years and very respectful to others. What a shining star.

[@keeks123]

Amala for president!

[@Your_President_Kanye_East]

Yeah, Amala is awesome. I'm a lefty, but I enjoyed this video a lot. I found myself agreeing with a lot of what she said and only sometimes thinking: "I'm not sure about that, but I can easily see where she's coming from". I'm a fan.

[@barriewood9336]

I’m broadly on the left, but Amala is a very capable and engaging woman on the right. I like her a lot.

[@annbrowning]

You are an excellent speaker. I’ve learned things while listening to you. I even googled new terms to learn more about them. Thank you. I love to learn new things. I have a saying, “My curiosity gives me no peace.” Right now, it’s after 4 am and I’m still here.

[@jen0718]

Thank you Amala. I hope these kids went home with something to think about.

[@adamslaura768]

Why are so few people in attendance? What a wonderfully refreshing young woman! May the LORD bless and multiply her influence on the societal narrative.

[@fancyelk2373]

If it’s a college then it makes sense that there’s few people.

[@JohnSmith-vk3wh]

Republican Students are not supported at most universities because of the majority leftist professors.

[@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left]

"Why are so few people in attendance? " Most people have a mind of their own in educational spheres. Having a lecture from a young woman claiming to be a conservative when she knows so little of the rise of the civil rights movement saying she "used to be a liberal" sheesh. She may as well said "I used to be 12". The regressive will never gain power through legitimate elections, we have seen this for years, the right thinks they are right, they will drag the country back into the thirties and this time, they look like they would support Hitler.

[@chenarajohnson3563]

Amen! 🙏🏽

[@NDR-hn3ue]

Because her presentation is anecdotal and A-HISTORICAL

[@toodle6418]

The way she accepts seemingly unfavourable criticism. Wowwww, it's beautiful. She's grooming herself to be great.

[@susanduarte2635]

You are a very brave and well spoken young woman. Thank you for being willing to stand and fight for truth!

[@armandopinedamd2869]

It is a great and awesome thing to see and watch a brave and so intelligent young girl, Amalą. You are beacon of Life for the young Americans

[@Erica-os2mp]

Her reasoning and voice is such a breath of much needed fresh air!!

[@kerryholifieldjr6395]

LMao😂

[@cef-ym3gb]

You are an absolute treasure, your mom should be extremely proud of you; as a 75 year old great grandfather, who happens to be "white", I know I am: as well as greatfull for your sharing your journey and message. Always think for yourself, always judge someone by their charactor, not what they look like, the color of their skin, their gender or religion..

[@mikenadal9242]

So simple, when did we forget this

[@lesleylennox7965]

Amala expresses herself so beautifully! How wonderful it would be if she could bring her message to every campus in the country! Well done!!

[@FunkyDeleriousPriest]

She is very bright and articulate. I wish her the best. Not many her age are brave enough to think for themselves.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Yes but you left out very beautiful also=she will be pursued to model or act~!!

[@centralplumbing4397]

Why comment on intelligence and articulation? how about '' Enlightening presentation'' or ''very informative''.

[@TheErvayWay]

This African American man came to deliver an Amazon package yesterday and I kid you not, he had the MOST AMAZING HAIR I have EVER SEEN. I couldn’t stop staring at his literal perfect dreads piled onto the top of his head effortlessly and it looked like he had just walked out of a hair appointment with the very best hair artist in the world. 5 years ago I would have openly told him how incredible his hair was and been like an inquisitive child. It was seriously BEAUTIFUL. Now, I couldn’t even bring myself to compliment him. All I could think was that I am terrified to say anything to anyone of color. I feel uncomfortable even making eye contact. I’ve been told I’m a racist by nature simply for being white and shoot if anyone knows I’m conservative, game over. I’m terrified just by standing in my own skin, I’m looked at as scum by so many people of color. Others say stand up, stop being afraid, stop apologizing…. Guess what? I’m not perfect and I have fear and I hate confrontation. Easier said than done and if you want to tear me down for not standing up, I guess I’ll take that blow too. Not all of us are created to be able to stand and fight in the front lines. I’m just caught somewhere in between, wishing people could see my heart instead of labels or my skin color.

[@Tkramer27]

I recently had the same experience. I will always compliment people when I see something amazing or striking. I never had an issue with it but today I’m gtg so many mixed messages it’s easy to say nothing. It’s beyond depressing.

[@coopertown7867]

What part of Africa did he desend from? I wonder if he is related to Elon Musk? Musk is an African American but many don't realize that because his skin is white but automatically assume someone with black skin is "African American." There are also people with dark skin that come from other continents other than Africa. Just curious on your thoughts. I personally believe the term "African American" was coined to put a group in a box so to speak, designed to strip individuality away from many.

[@anarchy_79]

Personally I miss talking to other people's kids. Kids and I become instant friends and one of my favorite things is to interact with them and teach them about the world and encourage their curiosity and develop a sense of love and humor for everything around them. I'm probably the best teacher their parents could ever hope for, but since now everyone is apparently a pedophile, that's gone. I'm sure this fear and hatred of everything is going to do wonders for coming to terms with our issues as a nation and a world, right?

[@lauraforconi9111]

@@Recoverywithtamye YOU are AN ANGRY PERSON, NOT TO WORRY YOU DEMEANER COMES THROUGH, NO ONE WANTS TO TALK TO YOU!!!!!!!!!! AND YES, YOU ARE DIFFERENT,YOU ARE BLAK, AND YES AM DIFFERENT, AM ASIAN, isn't the color green different from red???????????????????? Same difference Go and chill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeeSims-ub9fi]

You seem to know who you are.nothong wrong with that

[@fimanu]

Well done Madam. Also from a long line of lefties and you are voicing the concerns that so many of us feel.

[@turkfiles]

So much has been said already. I can only say, that I wish there were thousands more like you speaking at colleges and universities!

[@laurensroller]

This lady is awesome. Such a wonderful breath of fresh air. I'm a big fan!

[@RubanLawrence]

The last guy was really funny to me. He was asking questions to try and corner her rather than actually learn and hear another perspective. He was SO ANGRY and SO SELF-RIGHTEOUS, that it was comical to me. He was itching for a fight - which I recall experiencing myself when lived in a leftist town and worked with leftist organizations. I actually feel bad for the guy - this is no way to live.

[@burleybater]

Wow. A non- African American guy lecturing an actual African American woman on issues that most certainly in her lifetime will affect her more personally, than they ever will affect him. And to do so in plain sight and with the self-righteous fervor that affords him not one drop of humility, to actually have a moment of realization about what he's doing. He's almost a bully, and in fact would be one for sure (if she let him get away with it.) But she handled it fine. It's just kind of frustrating. Knowing for example - that although he will argue long and loud and passionately and forever about all the groovy hit points on cops, prisons, the machinery of the law, and that long tumble down the rabbit hole of soft forgiveness for criminals who know exactly what they do and don't give a shit - but he will never even break a sweat over the rage, despair, grief, agony felt by divers' millions of black boys growing up without fathers. He should listen clearly and carefully with wide-open ears to just one good honest rant by our friend and mentor, Glenn Loury himself, on the subject - listen well and hear the anguish and the outrage, the blood and guts of a genuine explosion of real emotion, over these same boys, who spend their boyhoods growing up knowing and understanding that in life, they do not count, they do not rate, they do not matter at all - compared to all those other boys growing up out there with fathers, and the all too necessary things that fathers provide sons. Why does this not matter? Because the women in question have been handed enough power to "appear" to make it not matter. Politically, socially, even economically to a degree. But legally? (Oh, that never did go away did it?) But this young fool of a questioner would love to snap magic fingers and just make that happen, wouldn't he. No accountability. No responsibility. How do you raise a boy to a man without those? He doesn't give a flying fig for those boys. No, he does not. Those boyhoods are exactly where the criminality grows. As if we don't know. As if we cannot handle that concept. In a pig's eye. Those are indeed, the lives that do not matter. Collectively, as a society, we've rolled up the carpet on those boys. And we need to do something about it - because do we really think they're going to magically turn it all around on their own? Fat chance. They need direction. They need real men in their lives. They need a fighting chance to turn around a thing that no-one has been able to bring to the table in over 60 years. Time to move. Enough.

[@UnluckyHydra]

Agreed that it was funny. He looked like he was going to implode with all the rage he was holding in while waiting for a chance to speak.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@burleybater Shes not from Africa!!!!!!!

[@earthangel2522]

@@ranbymonkeys2384 No, but that it STILL the term primarily used BY us and by which we are called until we change it into something else. When I was growing up, we were called "colored people" and "Negroes." Then we were called "Afro-Americans." Then we became "African Americans" and "Black." Now we seem to be evolving into "People of Color" and "Melanated People." It seems that no matter WHAT we call ourselves or what others refer to us as, SOMEBODY gets TRIGGERED. Calm down, my brother. I am an 82 year old woman who finds ALL the issues of "race" sometimes amusing, sometimes frustrating, sometimes exasperating, sometimes exhausting. But, hey, it's the first day of 2023 right now, and I am so glad to be alive and well that people can call me and us whatever they want. I know who I am, and I know who she is, and I know who YOU are: a spark of the one true Creator, temporarily embodied in a form that will -- on the day we draw our last breath -- leave the form which will end up as dust. Eventually, I, she, we all will return -- in spirit form -- from whence we came. We can all then hang out together in the spirit realm with the Great Spirit and look back upon our earthly sojourns with a sense of bemusement. Maybe we will all laughing about how much time we ALL wasted worrying about such foolishness as what somebody CALLED us because they did not know who we REALLY are. My grandma -- God rest her soul -- told me we are ALL God's children ("OUR" Father who art in Heaven..."). That's IT for me.

[@JohnJ469]

@@earthangel2522 I thought you might like this from the Warumpi Band in the 1980s. When it comes to colour I think they said it well; Black Fella, White Fella, It doesn't matter, what your colour, As long as you, are True Fella. As long as you are Real Fella. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmeon6BrhL2UgNU

[@kiriavatar123]

Being a Lefty all my life, I love amala, she's right, we need to talk to each other, even if it's something we disagree on, we need to have the convo

[@Flux_40]

she is a girl WHO HAS NEVER HAD A JOB. you can't talk politics IF YOU HAVE NEVER HAD A JOB. she is a crook.

[@vp4744]

No thanks, I'll wait until she flips.

[@matthewjaredcox9753]

@@vp4744 she was a leftist already and left that behind because of their inhumanity and hypocrisy. So you'll be waiting a long time.

[@matthewjaredcox9753]

You would be surprised how many things you'd be able to agree on with a moderate conservative.

[@vp4744]

@@matthewjaredcox9753 I know, but why waste time when I could be having more meaningful life elsewhere?

[@Mustlovehorrorfilms]

As a gay man, I naturally grasped to the left ideology. But, now looking at how society is working, it's opened my eyes. I'm not subscribed to all conservative beliefs but all this encouragement to be racist to white people and/or straight people is out of control!

[@camarochris071]

Absolutely outstanding speech. This video should be shared as much as possible.

[@seraphim9090]

I'm 20 years old and find it hard to find people my age who are tolerant of politics. I don't even care if they are left or right at this point, most people are very intolerant of other people's views and it makes me pretty sad. When I was with my ex, whenever I expressed my opinion he claimed I was in an echo-chamber, and that I was immature and stupid. All I did was express my opinion, I was not aggressive, I was very civil, the only thing I did wrong was that it wasn't politically correct. I'm so tired of living in an age where we cannot have a different opinion without being labeled or criticized. It honestly breaks my heart. I don't really like talking about politics anymore because it puts a bad taste in my mouth. I just want to be surrounded by people who are open minded is all, I've found a few people like that who I call my close friends, but they are very rare. I'm glad Amala is one of the people representing my generation.

[@taralynnhoffmann5831]

Hang out with unvaxxed people. That's what it is. Totally different people from every single corner of society who respect different opinions. During the plandemic we formed an unvaxxed group (we lived in the most covid repressive place in North America and had no choice) and we were literally from all walks of life and political backgrounds and wed even laugh and poke fun about our differences in opinion.

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

People don’t get riled up over opinions, then get riled up over _beliefs_ . They may not think of themselves as religious is the traditional sense, but they can be as fervent and sometimes dogmatic in their politics as the most fire-and-brimstone pastor. Look at vaccines. Look at masks. Look at gender ideology. These things cause VERY strong emotions in people. And it’s because it touches on what they believe in. Voicing a dissenting opinion is like committing an act of heresy. And you don’t “discuss” heretical ideas, you crush them. Doesn’t matter if you weren’t aggressive, the very idea is dangerous and can’t be allowed to continue. If he wasn’t willing to give you an inch of room, then quite frankly he wanted nothing to do with your beliefs. And a relationship will never last if both personal beliefs can’t coexist.

[@seraphim9090]

@@dearthofdoohickeys4703 well it's a good thing he's an ex then

[@Wolf88888]

And, yet again, EweToob censored for the THIRD time my response to your post.

[@MakeEuropaGreatAgain]

Well, being politically correct is essential for many people if you don't want to misrepresent yourself. You cannot be fully civil and be politically incorrect.. And maybe you were in an echo chamber as many young people are, I too was in the alt-right echo chamber. But yes, overall I understand, many people get triggered by opinions and might push you away, it's not easy. But good you found some friends to share thoughts and feelings with, I am a socialist, my best friend is a conservative, the other one is a libertarian, and one is a pro-CCP-Russian anti-western establishment freak. and we always have the best and deepest conversations, but sometimes it can get intense. but it's good.

[@michaelnovak2565]

It’s a shame that there wasn’t more young people willing to listen and hear another point of view and a point of view from someone’s experience. Thank You Amala keep telling your story because if you can change one person in each crowd then there will be a little more peace in this country and maybe even the world.👏🙏 GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@samanthapuleo7812]

Woah she's so young and so wise love to see it keep spreading awareness and being an advocate for open dialogue like this

[@Query_8P]

Respect to Washington U for opening conversation, respect to the member of the student counsel who voted for actual discussion, hearing from him curtly made me feel hopeful

[@Query_8P]

Respect to the speaker guiding the conversation too I missed his title/job/name sorry- but his closing statement was brilliant

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

You all have to vote to speak?

[@TheVeganVicar]

Respected British anthropology professor, Dr. Edward Dutton, has demonstrated that “LEFTISM” is due to genetic mutations caused by poor breeding strategies. 🤡 To put it simply, in recent decades, those persons who exhibit leftist traits such as egalitarianism, feminism, socialism, multiculturalism, homosexuality, perverse morality, and laziness, have been reproducing at rates far exceeding the previous norm, leading to an explosion of insane, narcissistic SOCIOPATHS in (mostly) Western societies.

[@moonsharn]

I identify as an Australian, because I was born here and for 6 generations my family were all born here. My ancestry is a combination of aboriginal Australians, French free settlers, English convicts (Norman, so originally noble and were Viking further back) who were colonial slaves, and welsh/English colonists. I have recently moved from leftist to centre, for many reasons, particularly the polarism and extremism and Cancel culture, because I’m very open minded and respectful of differing opinions, I understand that everything isn’t black and white. A big push I had away from the left was recently in my university studies, I had to do an assignment on the colonial history of my homeland and the discrimination that occurred. For those who don’t know Australian colonial history, discrimination was rife, Scottish and Irish settlers were discriminated against, we have a famous story of an irish settler called Ned Kelly who turned into an outlaw and took a stand against the racist anti-Irish authorities, we had discrimination against the convicts who were kept in slavery to build the colonies and of course racism against the aboriginal communities, which is the main focus in our current historical focus and of course was an important part of my assignment. When I told my story in my assignment, I didn’t tell it from my perspective, I told exactly as it was, as was handed down to me from my elders, the stories of my ancestors and their experiences, terrible experiences, which brought them together, from different cultures, they became one family and now there is me. I felt amazing to be able to share this incredible story. My lecturer failed me, called me “culturally insensitive” which in academic terms means “racist” and made it clear that I should have made my entire focus on expressing the victimhood of the aboriginal “characters” and the “privilege” and “oppressive” behaviours of the “whites”. I should never refer to an indigenous Australian persons as “aboriginal” nor use the word “they” in reference to any indigenous peoples and that I need to add the word “persons” or “peoples” at the end of any statement of “indigenous Australian”. My lecturer was a white, far left, middle aged, privileged academic. Who believes that me telling my own family story exactly how it is, using the same terms my people accept as correct is racist, that any discrimination and torment experienced by any ancestors with fair skin is irrelevant, they were to be rewritten as privileged oppressors in the story, even the slaves (who’s crimes were petty theft and running a tobacco store in Liverpool, hardly capital crimes!) and that I should have changed my story to suit her agenda. I am still furious about it. This is exactly everything that is wrong with the left. They’ll silence the truth and silence the affected individuals to promote their agenda.

[@user-cu1yo7ty5j]

This is totally insane! Did you appeal?

[@nf6386]

Wow, that’s crazy, I’m so sorry you faced such an unreasonable response to a genuinely “inclusive” and balanced perspective of your own family history. I was thinking we were relatively free of that idiocy in Australia! I hope you persisted with your studies regardless.

[@Themaddprof]

This kind of lunacy is real right now. Fortunately, with more people speaking out against this foolishness, it will go back to the fringes and margins where they belong.

[@damianpeterson5747]

As a fellow Australian, and who has a similar back ground a combination of irish free settlers, danish, scandanavian and aboriginal ancestory, i empathise with what you are saying. I would like to know when something not that long a go - ( i am gen x) was respected and expected to have a debate about any topic without crushing the other person's viewpoint. It is now seen as a personal attack by many if you don't adhere to another's rigid views. As a species we wouldn't have got anywhere if we did not listen to each other. By shouting each other's view point without listening is the start of a slippery slope to non acceptance of others views or rights to have that view. History doesn't repeats but often rhymes. This time we live in history right now has parallels to last century beginning -world economic instability, fervent nationalism and hostility world wide and people willing to accept socialist style of thinking. Democracy isn't -perfect but we are allowed at this point to free speech still. When globalisation was still a thing it only took a virus to make us be suspicious and lose tolerance of each other. Your experience Angie should not have happened and i hope that some common sense aka another lecturer reviewed your hard work. Common sense isn't that common anymore unfortunately or seeing another point of view.

[@wombat6177]

I work in remote Aboriginal communities in Australia and I was in a so-called round table discussion with other people that work in Aboriginal community and the so called mediator in the circle slammed one of the contributors for calling a group of Aboriginal people “they”. It took the focus away from the point he was trying to make, publicly humiliated him, and pretty much caused the so-called round table discussion to end as people were afraid to speak after that.

[@timsmith8506]

“I’ve never regretted any step in my life, because there’s no use. It’s already come and gone.” ---I’m going to pause on that note and self reflect. Very, very wise words from an intelligent young person. Not just because of that quote, but I’m so very pleased I’ve found this video.

[@annbrucki688]

Thank you for having the courage to stand up and speak out and for loving people

[@samanthachristine3308]

I have so much respect for you Amala. Only 22 years old and wise beyond your years. Such bravery and strength!

[@FromTrash2Treasure]

I have a similar story to Amala. I am just starting to come out the other side. So glad she was able to speak to her experience. She’s an inspiration.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

Its not even "the other side" its fuckin reality.

[@FromTrash2Treasure]

@@ranbymonkeys2384 some of you just want to argue. That’s how I am experiencing things. I’m sorry if you don’t like it.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@FromTrash2Treasure I am for what you said, think more clearly and you will see more compliments other than the negative you assume and want.

[@FromTrash2Treasure]

@@ranbymonkeys2384 I see your point now. My apologies.

[@TheVeganVicar]

@@FromTrash2Treasure, respected British anthropology professor, Dr. Edward Dutton, has demonstrated that “LEFTISM” is due to genetic mutations caused by poor breeding strategies. 🤡 To put it simply, in recent decades, those persons who exhibit leftist traits such as egalitarianism, feminism, socialism, multiculturalism, homosexuality, perverse morality, and laziness, have been reproducing at rates far exceeding the previous norm, leading to an explosion of insane, narcissistic SOCIOPATHS in (mostly) Western societies.

[@jillowens-davis8082]

Thank you for sharing your story Amala, you are a shining voice of reason in this chaos we call "civilized society"! Thank you Washington U for hosting such a beautiful voice!

[@firstnlast]

Fantastic speech! Thank you for walking through your journey. Critical thinking led you to important questions and you’ve done an outstanding job of articulating the answers you’ve found.

[@tracybormann5067]

Amala Ekpunobi, you are a brave young lady. You give me hope for our youth with your grace and honesty.

[@zandyknope2907]

I think what Amala said about going into conversations with someone you disagree with under the mindset of just trying to understand that person is so valuable. Especially now. When you conduct yourself in that way it commands so much more respect than if you just go into the conversation looking to prove the other wrong. And it tends to make them more open to hearing what you say because you were willing to listen and hear what they had to say.

[@nicole-uo9cd]

24:32 She is so eloquent and sensible. I want to hear a lot more from her.

[@amygm4852]

Thank you Amala. U are much needed in a moment like this.

[@michaelforsythe4335]

This young lady is astounding. The wisdom and maturity she displays at her age is a thing of wonder.

[@Catgirl2021]

Wow only 22 years old? By how she carries herself and maturity I thought she was older. At least late 20s. I wasn’t this wise or knowledgeable at 22.

[@thebendu33]

At 22 I was near retard. No joke aside, I'm 47 now and wish I could express myself as good as she does. Now, In my main language I'm not so bad, but in English, it's pretty hard since I don't have the vocabulary to back my thoughts.

[@machellovelivelife658]

same LOL, I'm 11 years older than her...and I'm only as recently as 2021 starting to listen to varied perspectives. For me it was an odd experience, because I was born and raised in Jamaica then moved to America when I was 15. Black culture, history and perspectives are different per country, so I took on a posture of learning/ listening to understand, why America is the way it is in terms of race relations and why black Americans feel and think the way they do, and now I'm listening to understand from those who "left the left".

[@jasminemarquita7589]

Literally took the words out my mouth , I’m 32 and she inspires me !

[@Flux_40]

she is a girl WHO HAS NEVER HAD A JOB. you can't talk politics IF YOU HAVE NEVER HAD A JOB. she is a crook.

[@thebendu33]

@@Flux_40 lol

[@Whogirl42]

Wow this was just fascinating! Thank you Amala for talking about all this and sharing your story and being willing to answer these questions❤

[@nancyholbert2768]

So glad I happened on your speech. You are renewing my hope for our country. Please know that you are making a difference. Your well thought out ideas may penetrate some minds, eventually! Thank You so m uch.

[@williambroer5258]

I wish this video had 21 million views. it should! Great job Amala Ekpunobi. I wish I could talk to you about my upbringing as a white little boy who was the minority and experienced horrible racism in America. Anyway you have a brilliant mind!

[@sadiea4381]

I was a 14 yr old white girl who lived with my black best friend and her family as a foster child. I had many black friends in school and none that were white. I always felt like they were judging me because my friends were black, but the reality…I was the one who pushed them away because they were white. I had become racist against my own race because they weren’t like me. I’m thankful I grew up loving all people regardless of race and found that most people are just like me…..”regardless of race.”

[@jeffpolyglot1338]

Tell me more about your horrible experience of racism in America.

[@tl7236]

By listening to you, I see hope, I'm black and I am so done with these people.

[@mikenadal9242]

🙏

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

I'm an independent, have been for years and I love Amala's videos. She's very bright and entertaining. Love her. 😊

[@stephenweyuker3578]

I could listen to you all day! You’re enlightening and inspiring! Your Awesome!

[@yellowdog2181]

I’m an independent but was always to the left , until I start my own business and my views quickly changed. Also the wokeness has no place in our government. I’m proud of this young woman.

[@Flux_40]

she is a girl WHO HAS NEVER HAD A JOB. you can't talk politics IF YOU HAVE NEVER HAD A JOB. she is a crook.

[@cougarbee]

I was a super leftist and worked in restorative justice, specifically re-entry work for 10+ years. I was assaulted in my art studio and watched as the leftist community fell away from me in disgust as my story no longer fit the narrative. I fell in love with another man from the poor black community and moved away from the rich leftist neighborhoods that were no longer comfortable for me due to my trauma. I was called terrible names, accused to be a racist, fetishist and a liar. I hung on to the beliefs until after the George Floyd riots. Then I got involved in the rap community, the only accessible art community to me by then. I watched a forum with rappers talking about BLM being a white sympathy org meant to undermine the urban black community. I began to look into many of the equality movements and found myself agreeing with the rappers. These days I'm in political limbo, but I avoid leftists like the plague. It's not honest

[@Flux_40]

@@cougarbee as an english person I am constantly amazed at how you shallow minded americans always frame the left in terms of color and gender. do you think the russian revolution was fought by gay black people ? seriously americans, get your head into REAL politics for a change. you are either brain dead or liars if you think race or gender has ANYTHING WHATSOEVER TO DO WITH BEING ANTI CAPITALIST. if you look at amala on prageru, she is employed to talk about race NOTHING ELSE ! btw, in england we laugh at everything you small brained americans do.

[@cougarbee]

@@Flux_40 I used to live in the UK. I lived in Oxford. Color in America is a very big part of the formation of our laws. To deny that is to be ignorant of our history. That said, my beef with the left is that the new left is deeply invested in appearance rather than truth.

[@Flux_40]

@@cougarbee please tell me what truth they are ignorant of ?

[@nikkiheartsyou4]

I've been a democrat all my life and so has my family. I've always had this thought that republicans are bad people that don't care about others and that are racist. But the older I'm getting (now 29) the more I've evolving and understanding the world better. I feel like I'm leaning more toward that middle space between both republican and democrat. I deeply admire Amala and the way she thinks and carries herself. I find myself listening to her podcast every night. I'm so happy I started listening to her!

[@LautaroTessi]

Good for you. Also, remember that KKK came from democrats, although they try to erase that from public memory.

[@jarenfromvenus]

Amala is a grifter. The rest of the normal people can tell you that republicans and democrats are two sides of the same coin.

[@tamarakozeluhova]

Same here!

[@goosebump91]

Same. I used to identify as a liberal and more become conservative as the years went by and I'm considered myself centrist now. I don't want to associate with the left or right only because I find both extremes to be equally delusional and cult-like

[@powskier]

"" if a man (or woman) isn't a liberal by the time he is 20, he hasn't a heart. If a man isn't a conservative by the time he is 40, he hasn't a brain." - Winston Churchill

[@kali503]

Randomly came across this video and I am so impressed with Amala, and her ability to listen and keep an open mind. To be so young and wise is unheard of. You have a good, honest story…don’t stop sharing

[@elainemartin7141]

I (a white woman) taught for 30 years in a high school in the LA area, and I can count on one hand the number of white students that were enrolled in my class. It was primarily a working class Latino (outdated term, I guess) neighborhood. Every school year, I had to prove myself, which made sense. I accepted this because young people are looking to see if their mentors are sincere and "for real." It was an interview process, and if I won the respect of most of those 150-180 by November, we had a good year. I formed a good bond with many students, wrote their college letters, and sometimes filled in as a counselor in their times of crisis. I was absolutely a lefty, but I was an adult and their teacher first. My students didn't attempt to bait me, except for a few instances where parents accused me of racism in hopes that I'd change a low grade. It didn't work. I had my POC "A" students as testimony. I retired, and after a few years, about 2018, I volunteered as a tutor in an after-school program founded by former civil rights leaders--old school MLK Jr folks. I was so excited to share my skill set, teaching grammar and writing there. But none of the older black girls would work with me, preferring the younger Latino tutors. That's OK, I thought. So, the coordinator sent over the younger boys and girls. At first, that went well, but a week later, I can only guess they'd been schooled about CRT, and those boys and girls gave me the cold shoulder. I'd show up, and there was nothing to do but create bulletin boards out of construction paper. Finally, a young Latino boy with ADD was matched with me, and I taught him to read. Also, a little black boy who was clever but ostrasized sat down at my table. He didn't need my help, he said, but he wanted to sit at my table. I never did teach writing or research there. None of the young black ladies would even associate with me. There was a Christmas party, then winter break. The one boy whom I had tutored was moving away. That was it for me. I was tired of getting in my car at the end of the sessions and feeling miserable. And I'm neither plagued with white guilt nor fragility. I had a skillset, and in that place, I could not share my lifetime of experience. I didn't resent those girls nor the elderly founders who were oblivious to the new wokeness. Neither was I a victim. I just needed to be the right fit. When my church also went full-on woke, I gave up whatever pretense I had of being an antiwar activist or environmentalist or any of that. I'm not on the right either. I'm just done with identity politics on either or any side.

[@derryceanderson2371]

So sad when a lifetime of experience is thrown out of the window by young minds that have not been educated, but indoctrinated with falsehoods by people who should know better, but by their own misguided thoughts and education, don't. Thereby passing on the foolishness.

[@brandysubway6538]

Thank you so so much for doing this! I used to be a leftist myself, and was pissed all the time. After a few years i realized that the hardcore leftists is nothing but a bunch of bullies that tries to silence the freedom of speach. I was so scared and felt so alone at first cuz WHAT HAS THIS WORLD BECOME??? But people like you make me realize that there are still hope❤️ Please never stop❤️ Much love from Norway❤️

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

It's interesting you say that because that is what I see. Anger from the left but I truly don't know why they are so angry. Her speech helped me a lot.

[@MaffeyZilog]

Something is fishy about this whole thing! Nobody who is on the left or has left-wing views will ever say "I was a leftist!" "Leftist" is a pejorative term that idiots who are being played by the woke and PC groups use!

[@NsOakland6]

@@theropesofrenovation9352The anger is spiritual.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

@@NsOakland6 hmmm ooooooooook

[@daniel4647]

I had the same experience, so much anger. I think it's mostly the identity politics of the left thought, I still prefer the environmental and economic policies of the left. Although at the moment the labor party is led by a "former" right wing rich politician that's selling out our country for profit and couldn't care less about the environment, so I guess it doesn't even matter. Also from Norway in case that was't clear.

[@williamwallace2325]

She is exceptional in every way, with a big future ahead of her.

[@deborahjoyvalentine6180]

Her mama raised her to stand for her convict I'll ons!

[@jonathancampbell586]

She's So pretty -- Inside and Out!

[@donnawelk-elliott4834]

Thank you for sharing this information. It is so nice to hear someone who has changed their beliefs and you are a brave young woman. You are a breath of fresh air.

[@emilyliz497]

She's amazing. I also had the same ideology, because of the constant media and everyone around me. There are undoubtedly racism and racist past in America, but America itself is not a racist country . I think we don't realize how well we have it. My husband is from Korea and black people are treated so much worse there. They are stared at and even feared or followed around stores, I and in china. People really think having black skin can make you dirty. The top earners in the United States are Taiwanese Americans and Indian Americans. We all different backgrounds and our own disparities based off where and how we grew up, and I always wondered if I have so much privilege as a white person, then why wasn't I able to attend college until I was 30?, and why was I only able to afford a meal every 2 days?? I couldn't see a doctor or get my teeth fixed at the dentist so they were falling out of my mouth. It wasn't until I got on Medicaid and got financial aid for being poor that I was finally able to take my life in the right direction. I don't want to hear that white people have privilege. The rich have privilege, This includes black, white and all people who come from wealthy families I really like this girl and I think she's amazing and her story needs to go worldwide People like Cooper and pearl or not the people doing Republicans a favors, It's girls like that who make Republicans look evil when in reality a lot of them are like this woman right here. I myself am left leaning, but I'm beginning to have a huge problem with their ideologies and am right in the middle now

[@roxannereitmann5142]

That young ignorant young man, was so narrow minded and ready to fight and obviously not willing to listen at all. As he even said “we can fight later” . Just your self control, kindness and not willing to react to him and his antics, shows so much about your character and who you are as a human! A woman worth emulating.

[@kathleenoconnell1489]

Dude was evidently by his words and body language NOT willing to be open minded whatsoever and seriously “triggered” It’s easy to see that he has been “Brainwashed”. All he wanted to do is “fight”. Typical of most of the mentally degenerate and deplorable Liberals these days.

[@TheSwauzz]

That dude needs to get off the internet and actually interact with people unlike him and think differently than him. Too many young people have the privilege (they end up abusing) to remain in echo chambers for too long. Before the internet, you were much more likely to make friends with all sorts of different viewpoints, AND IT WAS FINE.

[@xnvaznx]

He doesn't seem to comprehend that the crimes in such neighborhoods are what causes the increased law enforcement presence. Instead he criticizes the spend on law enforcement with lack of any accountability or responsibility whatsoever on those breaking the laws.

[@myeighty-nine7813]

Amala is a class act as always

[@bornfree0507]

I love this young lady’s intelligence and attitude! She knows how the left has been keeping the country divided and makes her own choices without others’ influence.

[@directedby100]

The Dems haven't changed. The Dems were the political party that supported slavery. Then they advanced the policy of segregation. They also advanced the Jim Crow laws. So what they're doing now is ignorant of that history, and the hate they espouse & encourage achieves the same ends that prevailed in the past. So sad. The trans harm being done to children achieves the same horrific human pain.

[@jeffpolyglot1338]

Has the left been keeping America divided? From where I'm sitting, I put equal blame on both. Each side wants their view to be the dominant one and neither is willing to find middle ground. It's comments like yours that keep us divided, because it is quite antagonistic. No one side is responsible for all of our country's woes. What we should be doing, in my estimation, is starting from the presumption that we all want the same basic things: to live, take care of our loved ones, and have a strong country (whatever that means). Then we should find what we have in common first, even on hard issues. Take abortion for example...let's start all conversations by agreeing that we are not in favor of the mother dying and that the mother's human rights are important. Let's establish the baseline that the upper class creates jobs when we start talking about taxing the rich. Let us also not succumb to the tv-friendly arguing we see from politicians. I've travelled a lot throughout the country and we have far more in common than not.

[@jeffpolyglot1338]

It's easy. Most people don't think for themselves. It's not a bad thing, in fact I'd hypothesize that it's an evolutionary trait that comes from us being social animals.@@syrious_kash8268

[@joejones9520]

@@jeffpolyglot1338 no, the left is the worst enemy the whole world has right now, the left is why we have the current wars, the left is why we have biden, the left is responsible for most problems in the world today and the worst part is the left likes these problems and doest want to fix them.

[@g.dubyou6263]

When I listen to this lady, it makes me have hope for this country. This is the most intelligent person I’ve ever seen, in her age bracket. I’m so glad for common sense. Congratulations to her. I hope she has a great future in whatever she does. I also just subscribed to your personal channel.

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

God, I hope more young people make the turn she has.

[@hailcthulhu419]

Me too. I'm 38 and my fellow Millennials and the Zoomers scare the hell out of me.

[@blueguise23]

And adults.

[@cinnamoncigarettes]

In all honestly, I’m 22 and while it’s still a sea of wokeness but I’ve been noticing more and more people of my generation coming out of hiding and not being afraid to openly hold their beliefs even if it gets them lambasted by the majority of their bitter woke peers. I hope to God to keep seeing more and more put their foot down and stand their ground

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@cinnamoncigarettes You young people need to understand its just a few people causing all of this and you have the support of pretty much everyone else.

[@rockandsandapologetics7254]

@@cinnamoncigarettes RanByMonkeys is right. It's your turn to speak up. Be the one who knows how many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights, or when we fought for our independence from England. People have been asked these questions and got them wrong. Don't be waiting for someone to follow. BE that someone others can follow.

[@13donstalos]

I can't believe how few people are there. She's smart and so well spoken. Her message is very important.

[@lustforlow-end6022]

I was thinking the same thing, also I can’t believe nobody gave her a round of applause when she finished her speech. I would have given her a standing ovation!

[@s.a.1083]

@@lustforlow-end6022 they did but the audio was muted, you could see them clapping their hands

[@Placidzzz]

Not many Republicans on any campus.

[@mike02454]

Like any college, there was a giant push to silence her. From the questions after, you can infer that many of these people who went expect pushback and hated toward them for going. The hate by the left is disgusting.

[@MiklosHajma]

@@Placidzzz It's really weird for a non-American that you can only think in Democratic - Republican colors. It's too binary. I felt like she left the overly liberal, extreme left, but she doesn't sound like a right winger either. There should be a middle ground, or at least more shades of the spectrum.

[@noreenmcgovern1023]

What a great job, Amala. I hope every young person sees this. I grew up in the 70s and ALL children "rebel" for lack of a better word and hopefully we did not do things to ourselves that would harm then or in the future. What is happening to our children is insane period. So, thank you for your strength and courage. This means a lot

[@ClaytonHardee]

Great video 2nd time watching it! I always find it interesting how someone can totally flip their entire paradigm to the completely opposite viewpoint, whether it is religion, politics, or their complete worldview. Really enjoyed hearing your life story.

[@DarkarThanBlack]

I appreciate them to make this event happen. Universities need this sort of discussions with different points of view.

[@jamesh318]

This girl is going places. Gives me hope for the future. Constructive, articulate, unifying, future leader right there.

[@aleaaa2012]

I love watching her grow as a person. She is getting better at communicating and explaining her stance

[@chagopr]

Just wow, 40 minutes of pure wowness. Thank God for having you in our lives!!!

[@lynnes5980]

Making a switch to my KZbin follows. Love that she extracts the best in me instead of anger and tribalism. She really thinks through issues outside any party line rhetoric. Didn’t know what I was missing until I saw her interviewed on one of my usual podcasts. Thank you.

[@occamsrazor1285]

The fact that she's only 22 is absolutely astounding. I'm neither agreeing with her nor disagreeing, simply pointing out that objectively the amount of critical thinking it requires be able to arrive at these conclusions AND articulate them would be amazing for a 40 year old...

[@jonschlottig9584]

Thank you for doing what you are doing! We need people like yourself to speak up and tell your generation what's up!

[@mozzer8234]

Amala helped me realize how deep in an ideological rabbit hole I really was in and hearing her talk with Jordan Peterson was so enlightening. I feel much more free now after shedding the label and just analyzing things critically as they come rather than "finding out" what I'm supposed to believe.

[@pinaricyt]

It is so encouraging to hear this young woman speak so bravely on these topics. May she be a resounding voice of reason for others to see just how wrong and untenable the current situation is.

[@acedrew07]

Amala's personality is adorable, her speech is articulate 👍

[@okrkyokrky]

articulate ? = ebonics free

[@kerryholifieldjr6395]

😂 okay

[@kevinbratcher2221]

We definitely need more young people with minds like hers.

[@pcaviator687]

MAJOR respect and appreciation for Amala! She is so educated and extremely well spoken. She handled this whole event like a pro. Great job Amala!

[@deborahjoyvalentine6180]

AMAZING ability to speak to issues and opponents.