An interview with Michael Eric Dyson 

Really we freed slaves what did black people do, they still have slavery

They can be scared and should be scared because retribution always comes in whatever form eventually!!!

ooops

Scared of how much tax it costs me because some communities can't get their shit together

​@@adtastic1533 Communities.....I thought we were all one community.....the only race is the human race... Whst happened to that

You mean racists? OK

Look Elsewhere Then

​@@plaintruth1506 Who's on your playlist? You can't say Epstein anymore, he's dead.

LOL..what does skin color have to do with it??.....

​@@donhello7522an element of his enjoyment is partly due to their skin color. How is that so hard to accept?

That’s sad

Dr. Dyson is a fraud

AWFUL INTERVIEW. SAS don't give Dyson any push back on problems affecting our Black communities like #1, Illegal migrants flooding Black communities and given billions of tax paying dollars. #2, the poor results of public school education for Black students. Why not school choice. #3, rampant crime in Black communities and the reason for many stores to leave Black communities. SAS drop the ball, he allow con artist Dyson to avoid a lot of Black issues.

Stephen should stay away from politics unless he has a guest

As long as he speaks to history and what actually happened, which is exactly what society is corrupting.

Book on Marvin Gaye is excellent

Right

Exactly right!

Doctor Boyce is extremely knowledgeable but it’s really not about passing helpful information it’s about making what he says most important and that’s how belittling in the nuances conflating false narratives works !!

don't compare- that is the trick of the enemy to cause you to divide- careful how you tread- be nice

Who is boyce?

No

Shiidd, if it’s there they are not using it. They are controlled by higher ups. There is no way Stephen A. is speaking his own mind. He’s protecting his bag and I can understand that to a certain extent.

you lost me at "two brilliant minds".....bot

It was a ridiculous conversation and so wrong

Lmaoooo. @@The_king567

I can do without SA and C .West.

Hear what no we don’t

Everyone in America who works hard, plays by the rules and is a good decent person should have a serious, real fair chance in America. That's what our country stands for. If you don't believe that, would you like to trade places with people are discriminated against?

Awful interview, Dyson is a paid White liberal gatekeeper. Never mentions the #1 issue of 2024 affecting Black communities called illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities. Yes, Democrats are giving Black resources and billion of tax dollars to their new minority group.

A race hustling auctioneer!

That's called being a bullsh@ter

⁠@@teamamerica5987. What is a race hustler auctioneer? Please explain.

​@kallen10b6xy You know exactly what it is. A racist who uses stream of consciousness language that doesn't allow retort. This would be the same man who in a debate about political correctness called his opponent a "mean, mad white man". Race is this man's whole life and he treats people based on race and pushes a racist agenda. Try to keep up with the basic conversation, sweetheart

@RichardCollins-kn4tx Interesting that they only have somehting to say when the black ones do it.

No they definitely shouldn’t

You shouldn’t agree with any of this nonsense it’s all wrong

@@The_king567whatever. I’m sure you have all the answers ya dummy

Great mind indeed!

He won't interview Dr Anderson.His paymasters would take him to the woodshed.Dr Anderson is Pro black and tells the truth.

Yes indeed

You’re implying that SAS did not listen to Max’s perspective when SAS was the one who frequently pivoted to the topic. I’ll go on to say because of it, many complained about SAS and others discussing social issues on a sports program. All that to say…stop cappin’!

He’s a race baiter and you took the bait

We need to bring the country together. A big part of doing that is not denying what Black Americans had to go through. Would you like to trade places and go through the discrimination that Black Americans went through?

Withhold the black dollar as much as possible in Florida.

I feel you on that, but I’m listening though 😂

Dyson should stick to simply philosophizing and quit the "performative Blackness" he constantly engages in, and his misrepresentation of the work of Black Baptist women, who in the late18th and early 20th centuries, worked to propagate an attitude/mindset among Black people, that met the challenges that Black people have always faced in this country. It seems even his accomplishments, in his chosen profession, is not enough for him. He seem to need even more validation, or missed his true calling, as an entertainer - rapper especially. He may be singly responsible for the relatively recent inexplicable practice by many Black intellectuals and activists - some everyday people also, who charges any Black person, who publicly criticizes some things Black people do, that are self-destructive and self-defeating to themselves and to our communities, with practicing "respectability politics - seeing ourselves and things in general, through other people's eyes - otherwise called by them "the White gaze"; and also of blaming the victim. He is unquestionably a talented and gifted individual, but it gets lost in what from my perspective is, intellectual dishonesty. He in fact is worried about how certain things we do look, in other people's eyes. He says "for us to refer to the high rate of crime - (especially violence among us) as Black on Black crime, "makes us look pathological". He and those it seems, he may have directly influenced, are the only people who say that, at least publicly. Him saying this was the first I have heard that, and ironically, I believe it was during a debate with S.A.S., where he said this. It was a Town Hall discussion of violence, that took place in Chicago some years ago. I've since seen him say it a couple of other times. It seems to have become his spiel. Can you imagine a White person saying this in public? No doubt in discussions among sociologist, psychologist, and such, this is discussed, but this is likely in academic venues that likely are closed to public viewing. He acts as if a perception of the reality of the rate of violence and the nature of the violent acts we commit against each other, is worse for who - other people, than the reality of it, is worse than to ourselves? Give me a break! Someone rescue me if I'm wrong, to barrow a phrase from Maulana Karenga?

For the m*rons who fell for right wingers griftets pushing DEI is the problem..

🙄

It ain’t perfect but what do you tell a black child that is a straight A student that can’t get into an IV league school? The reason DEI exists is because our brightest wasn’t given a chance. I don’t think anyone is advocating for C students

@@glenngriggs6445 The statistics reported by the LA TIMES were opposite of what you just said. Because of initiatives to catapult certain minorities in to better schools, over 17% of Asians were rejected by their first school of choice who otherwise would have made it in to those schools had entry been strictly merit based and not influenced by racial “quotas.” Whites were only minorly affected (maybe it was like 4% ish), but that’s not a surprise because whites don’t do well either. Whites only appear to do well when you bundle Jews in to the “white” category. To be frank, as I see it, Jews and Asians out perform everyone, and focusing on things like DEI will not help the groups that are already behind. The Asians and Jews will just make even more private schools so they can focus on the things they think matter and continue to outpace everyone else.

@@glenngriggs6445 Why can't the top professors do a few years at HBCU's.

Not too many whites are. It allows them to keep the advantage over minorities even if they’re not smarter or more talented.

victimhood is profitable

Really? Obviously they’re referring to minority and marginalized communities in general (not themselves specifically).

@christopherfultz4316 .. I don’t think I agree with the *sentiment* of the comments above you.. but to their points - how much more powerful/productive of a segment would it be if they could both say, “hey, here’s how I made millions while facing even more obstacles than people have today.. let me be proof that it can be done! Be inspired by me and try to follow in my footsteps”.. I assume Dyson’s heart is in the right place.. but I always wonder, “if marginalized communities pull even and start really winning at the same rate as others……….. what would his job be then? Does he still profit in that case? Is he still invited on TV? And if not, then what’s his real goal?” Maybe a bit cynical.. but I tend to be a “follow the money” type of guy..

What, All blacks are suppose to be poor to talk about the systemic problems in America? Comedy!

@@gbmbg114 They do and so do I. However, that does not eliminate the push back from mainstream society. Personally, as a retired senior manager, as well as Black friends, who are senior executives in Fortune 500 companies , will say that they have faced massive discrimination. I think you are more comfortable with "Just shut up and dribble".

For who

Considering African Americans have been legislated against as a whole, popular Confederate ideology like individualism over collectivism is not only counterproductive but ensures injustices continue. It is also antithetical to American societal history. “Keeping your head down” is why two generations let racism rebound and persist to levels not seen in decades. Do you want to travel fast or do you want to travel far.

SAS shares about the racial obstacles he had to overcome. Just because he making his now salary, perhaps he would have been making 3x as much without the discrimination. No one got anything by themselves. That's a myth and a lie. Everyone who has achieved any kind of success did so with assistance of others or of something. A POC or women has to be aware of the "others" especially if the others either don't want you where they are or is unsure of wanting you in their space. Affirmative action wouldn't he necessary if everyone had the same opportunity and possible outcome. Affirmative action helps break down those walls or helps someone scale those walls that prevents success. These walls real; they're not make believe or a figment of their imagination. American History was built on keeping those walls up by implementing policies and laws and if that didn't work, just plain old bigotry; usually jail, a noose, or a gun.

I do appreciate what you’re saying.. but imho, those are issues of yesteryear.. like stories from my parents and prior had real roadblocks (they still did their thing, however).. in the same way that the Right would be best served to acknowledge history before making their point.. I think we can acknowledge how far society has come before making ours.. To me, in the present, I think there’s more of a climate of unfairness than one of injustice.. and there’s nothing that can be done to make everything “fair”.. the only fairness in the world is having a dream/vision/goal and getting out of it what you put into it (again, imho).. not saying it won’t be challenging or that someone won’t try to get in your way.. but those conditions apply to everyone in some way.. I’m of the belief that in 2024, if someone says “I can and I will.”, then the only thing that will stop them is them choosing to stop or switching up on their resolve.. I think the real privilege in “majority privilege” is in being able to look at oneself as an individual.. and affect life from the inside out.. but that’s a privilege everyone can take advantage of by choosing to.. as soon as it becomes “but they.. ,” then that’s a miscalculation or non-acceptance of God-given power of free will.. and imho, to accept that is to accept full “American-ness”.. to reject it, is to reject the same.. and while I do believe there are 2 sides to every coin (i.e. other people have work to do on themselves/their souls as well).. I think the side we, as people, should concern ourselves with is the side we can control.. I’m not even saying “just let everything slide”.. but if there isn’t a concrete goal and action plan, then who cares.. I think inspiration is more powerful than outrage (again, in 2024).. But, I’m willing to be wrong.. and I’m open to hearing your ideas..

@lorrainecooper889 .. I promise I’m not disagreeing with you on the history of this country.. but perception (and our ability to shift it) is SO powerful.. it’s really the only power we have.. when we see obstacles or focus on them, then they’re there.. when we refuse to see them, they become far less to deal with.. the trick is to focus on the goal.. I’m not saying anyone makes it by themselves.. but we don’t stand a chance if we don’t, individually, believe we can get there.. belief in oneself or self-efficacy is the only way to fight through the obstacles and challenges.. and to me, it’s more important to build that FIRST.. but when we start off by listing all the reasons it “probably won’t happen” or “yea, but that’s gonna be in my way”, then we can’t approach our goals with the tenacity and enthusiasm that we’ll need.. and that’s not a color or gender or orientation thing - that’s a human thing.. true, our challenges will be different than the other 8 Billion people on the planet.. but no one is going to waltz to their true dream.. they’re going to overcome challenges to get there.. All I’m saying is that if the perceptions and priorities change, more doors open.. they may not be the same doors that someone else can or will walk through.. but your vision and goals are uniquely yours.. I think owning that is very important.. imho, of course..

@@gbmbg114 I appreciate this thoughtful discussion. I totally hear what you saying and I don't discount the individual aspect of success. But what cannot be discounted are doors that have been closed. Opportunities that have been denied. Outcomes that have been predetermined. "Hand-outs" is the American way. From business subsidies and tax breaks to government contracts to social networking. It's not a coincidence most positions of power are still held by still a "WASP" (straight) male. Suburbs came about because of programs/assistance to let one kind participate and policies/laws to keep others out. Education and home ownership is a hand-up to achieving success and both of those were denied to POC and women from the beginning of America. Discrimination is not an excuse to not try to succeed. My father always told us that "America" see us as "ill-equipped, dumb, secondary, etc." but to not let it stop you from pursuing your dreams or goals. Be aware that attitudes and establishments like that are there but don't be afraid of them. (unless they come hooded and with torches) I'm not phased by the N-word or a noose being tossed on my desk. I'm not but that doesn't mean someone else wouldn't be offended by it. "Opportunity and outcome" programs are necessary until industries become more diverse and the decision makers also become more diverse. The attempt by some leaders to "whitewash" history is planned and not by accident. Our opposition to it has to be just as planned. No matter what race, creed, color, gender, etc., no one has a right to deny opportunities from you. And when they try, call them out on it.

You must don’t live in California?

That's never going to happen!!

@KINGDAE48 just like a boxing match, "let's get it on. " Don't be scared.

@@spauley2133 I agree but there is a reason that Stephen A despises Whitlock so much so that he hasn't spoken to the man in 10+ years

@@KINGDAE48 Right. Maybe some day.