As someone who wasn't a fan of the former President- I came into watching this jaded, but the answer given blew me away. He praised and critiques both sides in a way rarely heard by anyone in power. I genuinely think 99% of people are good people, and would never purposefully insult or attack someone, just ignorant to the norms or feelings of those different from themselves or their tribe, as mentioned. Thank you for the time, sweat and tears invested in all you do!
I feel like you didn't listen to him when he was President. This is literally who he's always been, someone who tries to see both sides and come to a solution in the middle.
@@videoorgy I would've said 100% - there is no such thing called bad people. There people who make bad decisions like all of us, those decisions usually become unimaginable but it's all decisions made by emotions.
@@AbiyeKetema lol. So you don't think someone who beats his wife for lunch, rapes a child for pleasure, or kills another person in cold blood quantifies as "bad people"? I'd love to live in your world. Not really but sounds like a magical land of fairy tales.
Keep on having these uncomfortable conversations, Emmanuel, you are reaching people everywhere. When President Obama responds, you know people are listening! I know I grew up in an inner city, and it was inherent around me. As an adult, through listening to many black Americans, I am empathetic to your plight, I hear you loud and clear, and I thank you for doing this!
Yup, uncomfortable conversations (or "inconvenient truths") are important to face. Here are some great facts to consider: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z77xA3i-UVo.html
RESPECT is the main ingredient to the cure for Racism. If everyone can start each interaction with that, things can get better. Everything else matters also but it all starts with respect.
At first I was going to disagree, as I felt like this sounded like a minimization of systemic racism and more a focus on individual racism. But even from a systemic standpoint respect is relevant. Because that fact that we have systemic racism, demonstrated that their is a big lack of respect for people's right to justice. Apathy is a lack of respect. Thanks for mentioning respect, never really thought of it that way
I agree we should start each interaction with each person we meet assuming good intent. But respect is earned by doing good and being good. There's a lot of work to do on that front, and it starts with a strong cultural foundation. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z77xA3i-UVo.html
Two eloquent black men saying what needs to be said. I’m so proud of this conversation! Edit: yes I know Obama is mixed and agree it should be called out.
@@vipr1142 Just because you don't talk about it, doesn't mean it will go away. Just like if you have a deep cut and ignore it. It can become infected, and the infection can get into your entire bloodstream and open up a whole world of problems.
@@nunook5522 So keep crying about racism, even tho majority of whites are not racists will fix the problem? Hmm... how will it work in that way? What good will come with talking and crying about racism? If you stop talking about it (but still punish those hate speechers) and make the n-word hate speech, even if its black people using it. Then eventually, it will become a thing of the past. But now, when black people keep using it and degrade themselves, the previous hate will get reminded all the time. Look at Indians (asians), they were slaves to muslims for 500 years and to the Brits for 200 years. Do they live in the past? Nope. Some of them do, but majority of them intelligent people, uses it as a fuel, to make their children study and become smarter. Do they call those who wants to study house n*gr*? C**n? Uncle Tom? Its black racism against other blacks for wanting to be successful 😂
@@vipr1142 First, let me hit you with this: BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT A MONOLITH! We do not walk around 24/7 looking for or crying racism. But we do recognize it when we see it no matter how blatant or subtle. Yes I know some of us use that word as a term of endearment, but the majority of us do not, because we recognize that word was used to demean and degrade. As far begrudging others their quest to succeed, it has many layers to it. Do you have any Black people you associate with, and not the ones who've forgotten where they've come from? A lot of us celebrate someone trying to better their situation. Go talk to them about it. I'm getting the impression you live in a bubble. You can't understand being uninformed.
@@nunook5522 You do tho. Any chance you can find, you cry about r*cism. Any chance you can find, you want to become a victim. Thats why you guys are whining about things of the past, that had 0 effect in your life. Making up scenarios that never happened and try to pretend that r*cism happens as soon as you step out of the door. R*cism will never go away, no matter how many protests you do. And how r*cist yourself become against whites. The only way to get rid of it, is by punishing those who is r*cist in public. And stop talking about it everyday in media. Because these false stories and accusations, also *breeds* r*cism. When you put all whites in the same box (because of what 1% of the population does), you create anger because you falsly accuse the whites for taking part of it. Just the same way, r*cist cops are accusing innocent black males creating hatred toward cops.
I am a white woman. I have a Black subcontractor that I am helping to develop her business. Because of your conversations I was able to share how I became aware of racial issues. I gave her permission to speak to me about things she needed me to do to help.
Don't be guilty. Just be color blind. Here are some more uncomfortable (inconvenient?) truths. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z77xA3i-UVo.html
FEAR NOT...We all (people) should understand that learning from history is not a personal attack. It is stating facts, righting injustices (without attaching blame), and moving to equality for all. Love to both of you handsome and intelligent gentlemen.
This was a wonderful answer. I love that he mentioned the fact that fearing those that are different is something hardwired into the human brain, and that it’s something we have to fight against, because that’s something I think to. It’s a natural evolution of humans to protect Us by fearing Them. It used to keep us safe, and now we have to fight against it to try to be more human and less animal instinct. But it’s definitely worth it to do so. Most of my best friendships have been with people that are different from me.
I had already watched it on your IG account, but this was so wise that I felt the need to watch it again. Thank you for the amazing work you did, as a white French woman living in France, I feel uncomfortable a lot of times to speak with my US friends of color, because I don't want to hurt their feelings. You are a great person Emmanuel and I have a lot of respect for you.
@@a2mark57 I mean. Whatever floats your boat bruh. Pretty serious statement with loads of evidence. Thomas Sowell would agree, as he has essentially called Obama a race baiter multiple times. (If not verbatum) But since I dont agree with you, I must just be trolling. Not surprised by your response.
Racism is not spawned by fear or hatred. Those two factors would drive people away from what they hate fear. Racism demands control and subjecting others to one's will. Thus, mainly in the US, racism has been created by ego and greed. The idea of superiority topped off with wanting what another has is the root of US racism. Once the damage has been done in the oppressive acts, then other emotions become involved.
Fear can generate a multitude of actions, one of the more common ones is to control that which you fear and make it lesser to you, thus not something to be afraid of. Fear absolutely breeds racism, though it is definitely not the only thing. President Obama is absolutely right, there is no magic wand answer to solve it, if there is, I certainly don't have it, but I can tell you that the answer is not racism, or what people like to call anti-racism.
A lot of it is pride, you're right its not fear, and sometimes has hateful undertones, but not always hate either. Many say "I am proud I am of the majority race in America, I am favored over all groups". Many don't say it out loud, but they believe it. There is a RU-vid video documentary called "whitewashed" its about being white in America. It is interesting and white people talk about what its like to be white in America in an honest dialog.
Every time I see one of your communication spot's I am encouraged about your intent, your tenacity, your deep passion to help America solve this problem. Bless you and every thing you do. Well Done!!
@@nunook5522 I guess thats the only thing you could come up with. No argument? Well I am not shocked. Thats how far your intelligence reach. Obama is cousin with Bush you uneducated fool :D
@@vipr1142 Blacks own the N-word Whites own civilization. Seems fair doesn't it? Morgan Freeman: " stop talking about it" proceeds to talk about it, damn lucky him.
Emmanuel, we need more of you on this platform. And thank you for sharing this discussion with Mr. Obama. He is such and eloquent and thoughtful speaker. The world needs more of both of you!
@@danielsanger5873 Doesnt matter. Obama is obviously just a puppet. Look here. Nr1 : Bush (Obamas cousin) starts war in the middle east, people starts to hate Bush for lying about weapons of mass destruction as the excuse for war. Nr2 : Obama, a black person with a *muslim name* comes and pretends he will take the troops home. What does he do? Prolong the wars and start 2 new ones. Him being black, was just a gimmick, to make black people automatically vote for him. Make it seem like he was a good guy, solely based on the color of his skin 😂 I saw a interview with a black person on TV infront of audience, who said, he would vote for a black president *SOLELY* because of his skin color. And that I think, 99% of the black community would do. = passive aggressive r*cism. Imagine if white people did that. But nah, white people are not like that. They voted for a "black" president, based on his lies. What they thought he would do - bring home the troops from a war based on lies. People are fooled so easily
This man respected everyone, for their own beliefs and values whether or not he disagreed with their beliefs and values, yet people still hate on him. He didn’t care who you were and he still wouldn’t have hated you, this man hated no one. And people tell about how he is a terrible person who did terrible things while in presidency. Smh 😔
I guess starting illegal wars without congressional approval and causing 600,000 deaths in Syria and displacing 14,000,000 people qualifies a person as "good"? Murdering by proxy Libbya's legitimate leader is what you would refer to as "respect"? Shall I continue to extoll the virtues of the Great Obama?
@@cwalker3783 I am not defending obama I have the same criticisms. However the scope of the military occupation in middle east has a lot of moving parts. Had he not invaded Libya americas domination of oil would of been finished the middle east was ready to switch the currency in which they trade oil with resource backed currency versus using the us dollar. This would of put USA in a serious economic recession, the USA has a lot of legs standing on cursed ground especially when it comes to the military industrial complex created from times of ww2.
@@terryjp3050 Really?! Is that what you felt needed to be added to this conversation? Well my sister is a widow and she has to go it alone. How does that add to Tamara's comment?
@@nunook5522 You are correct. My husband's father was killed in Vietnam. I know I'm dating myself. He grew up fatherless and still became an amazing man. It takes a village. What we need is a greater sense of community.
I very much agree with Obama's answer. Which also includes that racism is, in part, "hardwired" as he puts it. That's why I don't think we'll ever be able to "eradicate" or "root out" racism completely. Not all people have an open mind and an open heart. But kudos to those who do!
Most people do have an open mind and are willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, I think. Behaviors over time in a segment is society determine the culture of that society. Here's a snapshot of what's happening in big cities which is defining a culture: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z77xA3i-UVo.html
@@blackjay5338 Yes, I'm aware of that problem. - And how did the L.A. Times react to Larry Elder? On August 20 this year, they called him "the black face of white supremacy". Which is a prime example of what's wrong with the discourse about racial disparities in the US.
@@willardaustria I think I found the one reasonable mind listening to this video. I'm afraid the others have all been brainwashed. Thanks for the response.
Wow, this was such a great answer. I love exactly what Obama said. Emmanuel, your conversations are much needed and I’m so happy you aren’t afraid to talk about the topics you choose.
Hi Emmanuel, love this video. My 2 cents, for whatever they're worth as a white person... There's a phrase that's usually applied to disability and/or mental illness that I recently feel we need to apply to racism as well. "It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility." It's not my fault systemic racism and the inherent bias that Obama was talking about exist and are part of the world I grew up in. But it is my responsibility to be receptive to being corrected when I fall into those traps and to do better going forward. I think a big part of ending racism would be to get all of us (white people) to understand that when someone calls us on our ignorance they aren't always saying it's our fault. (As Obama mentioned.... sometimes there is that assumption, and I agree that we need to watch out for that as well.) The fact is you can't change people's minds with anger and shame. Only love can create love. Only compassion can create compassion. If we can get past this attack mode somehow (both people attacking before teaching AND people assuming those trying to teach are attacking) we will get much farther in ending racism.
"Being able to reach out to people who are not like us, and doing so with an open mind and an open heart, and knowing that you have to learn about folks who are not like you, and that sometimes may make you uncomfortable." - Barack Obama. If everyone started to reaching to people who are different from them, hear their stories, taste their food, enjoy their music, understand their struggles and do so from a point allyship, part of the cure for racism would be found.
What an answer! Obama is one of the greatest orators of our time. He comes across as incredibly articulate, thoughtful, humble, knowledgeable, genuine and honest. I just wish Canada would have a Prime Minister like him one day soon.
Dear beautiful young man, Mr Achoo, love hearing your voice Keep talking. I want to hear your opinions of the struggle. Grew up in witness to 1956-1966 Alabama. It informed my own journey. Priceless what I was privileged to witness. Still does teach me daily. Keep teaching dear soul. Thank you Wado (Cherokee) If we all listened and respect Ed our fellow humans.... Oh what a world. Old lady Still trying
The stuff you are doing is very important. Every story has impact. I am a 54 year old white guy seriously flawed. Just like everyone else....no matter the color of our skin. Unity is not on the government. It is on all of us.
I miss President Obama. It was such an honor to vote for him. Black men in the US can learn so much from this wonderful man who is such an awesome father and husband. Thank you President Obama for being an inspiration.
This is how you stop this problem! Stop seeing color, which then leads to people talking about color! Watching sports shows, I would gander that there is a lot of racism on TV.
As humans we have a finite amount of daily energy. We get drained and tired. We generally get tired sooner from engaging in things that drain our energy, and conversely, we also get energized/replenished by some things. We need to find a way to make all of these uncomfortable encounters in life into positive, energizing experiences so we will all keep coming back to it instead of consistently avoiding them. Figure THAT out and THAT will be the missing 'magic bullet' .
THE BEST THING TO CURE RACISM. IS TO EDUCATE LITTLE KIDS EARLY.MY GRAND PARENTS HAD 26 GRAND CHILDREN AND I AM THE CHOCOLATE ONE. I MADE PEACE WITH PREJUDICE WHEN I WAS 5 .MY GRANDMOTHER TOOK ME TO A GARDEN AND TOLD ME THAT HUMANS ARE FLOWER IN GOD. GARDEN.SHE ASKED ME IF YOU. HAVE A GARDEN ,YOU ARE GOING TO PLANT DIFFERENT FLOWERS IN YOUR GARDEN.I REPLIED YES.SHE SAID IT IS THE SAME WITH GOD,YOU ARE A CHOCOLATE ROSE IN. GOD GARDEN.I NEVER LET COLOR DEFY WHO I AM.MY DEFINITION IS TO TRY TO LOVE EVERYONE THE SAME WAY I LOVE. MY FAMILY.PREJUDICE WAS BORNED IN EUROPE WHEN. The EUROPEANS CAME TO AMERICA THEY BROUGHT IT WITH THEM.SINCE AMERICANS ARE MOSTLY CHRISTIAN S AND CLAIMED TO UNITE WITH GOD IN H HEAVEN ,WHAT GOING TO HAPPEN IF A BLACK ANGEL CAME TO WALL WITH THEM TO HEAVEN.THE WORST SIGN A HUMAN CAN DO IS OPRESSION .IT IS. NIMPORTANT FOR THE HUMAN RACE TRY TO RECONCILE.A CAT IS CAT COLOR DOES NOT DEFY ANY ANIMALS.IT LOOKS LIKE HUMANS BEING ARE THE WROST CREATURE THAT GOD HAD EVER CREATED.THEY KNOW PREJUDICE IS WRONG,BUT CONTINUE LIVING IN DENIAL. I AM HOPING THAT THE YOING GENERATION CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BEST SINCE IT SEEMS THEY ARE MORE FAIR TO OTHERS. .
Here's another video with a quote from Obama from before he was president (I think, or maybe in his first term) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z77xA3i-UVo.html on a related subject.
Beautiful to hear a modern day answer to a Neanderthal notion of racism. We’ve come along way as country but we have so much more work to do. Biotin the next 40-50 years from now this won’t be such a hot topic in this beautiful nation.
Obama is great, but I have two points of contention. 1. He defines racism as "fear of those who are not like us". That is not racism. Racism is the thought that particular race is superior to another. Fear of the other is xenophobia. 2. Obama continues to say that if we only hang out and listen to people that talk, act, joke, etc like us then we will never come together. This again supports that Obama is talking about xenophobia, and not racism. Humans are naturally xenophobic its a survival instinct older than primates. There is no overcoming it. The way to get around it is you spend time with one another and slowly you start listening to the same music, talking, joking, etc with each other.
Thank you Thank you Thank you Emmanuel & President Obama for all you do, have done, and WILL continue to do to make the world a better place! Love to you both!
I agree that history is important. We should not erase it but learn from it. I am an older white that was around when Martin Luther King was doing his none violent sermons. I remember the whites only restaurants and theaters. It was wrong. I had my first time experience with integration in the Marine Corps. I found out that we were brothers and had each others back. I have a suggestion for people afraid of each others race. Next time you pass a person of another race look them in the eye and say how are you. My experience has been big smiles.
I never voted for Barack Obama, but he was my President for 8 years and I feel he has a lot of good perspective on something like this. I think that debate is good, unless you go into it believing that you have to win. Debate is about finding common ground and maybe learning something new.
I must be learning a lot. Because I can't get along with anyone. No one is like me. I can have conversations with everyone and anyone about anything. But when the uncomfortable stuff comes out, they run. Every. Damn. Time.
It's very difficult to be part of the discussion of racism as a white person who is not a racist when some people are saying white people are racist and thus calling you a racist by default because of the color of your skin. Instead of using terms as "white folks" and saying they do this thing or that thing, call those individuals out by their name, not their entire race of billion(s) of people.
Now you can understand how us Black people feel, we go through this everyday.. Walking in a store being followed because of the color of your skin, why because they "Assume" you don't have any money and you're there to steal, not knowing anything about you But Because Of The Color Of Your Skin. No, It Doesn't Feel Good Being Lumped Into A Group By What's On The Outside, Instead Of Being Judge On The Character Of The Inside (Your Heart)
Remember when question before being elected as President. A question was asked if you lose the election would it be because of race he said NO. After leaving office he started on about how people are racist. But as he said before elected he would not lose because of race.
I agree a 99% "...the statement about being open by giving people the benefit of the doubt..." yes, I do believe that being open by hearing ones thoughts, opinions, and or what thoughts are based on with some facts. Thus is truly a part in understanding to get along with each other people with diversity. However, it is dangerous for people to give other people 'the benefit of the doubt'. Giving people the benefit of the doubt usually is a sign of warning for people to realize it is not to their interest or benefit. Referring to what was written in the book, The Life code by Dr. Phil. Maybe(?) give a person 'A Reasonable Doubt' while we are being open to understand them vice-versa them understanding us too. This applies to all subjects of diversity not just racism.
I’m a young teen. I’m also white cis straight boy, my parents are pretty liberal and have raised me to be aware of racism sexism and other hate. I have a question, anybody can answer I just really would like to know. I struggle with white guilt especially as I am a man(sexism towards men is common but not as prevalent as towards women or others) white, cis and straight so I am the stereotypical ignorant person. I sometimes hate myself for being so, non diverse because it makes me feel embarrassed when talking about political views or just being around my more diverse friends. Is white guilt good, should I feel this, or should I work more on recognizing my privileges but not feeling bad about my lack of diversity as a person? Thanks for reading I’d love it if you reply have a great day
White guilt, it is tough feeling white guilt. Christian guilt is replaced by white guilt. The world does suck, yep, not much can be done about it. Guilt seems to exist to draw people closer or push them apart. Guilt is crippling and crushing, yep just like Christianity, the problem might just get bigger and continue into the future, and constantly change and evolve. We may have to carry the guilt into the grave, it just means we are human, it helps regulate our humanity keeps us human.
I loved the comment from DeadGrape. I am a white female, with a white son and daughter now in their 20's. We too, have felt embarrassed by our white unearned privilege, and there is a certain amount of guilt that comes with that as we watch our black and brown communities continue to suffer at the hands of white supremacy culture. Like the stages of grief, we can move past the guilt and rage. I agree with Obama, education is key. We are opening ourselves up to voices of color in media, literature, history etc. We are using our unearned white privilege to speak out and show up as allies for diversity, equity and inclusion. It sounds like you are on this journey too. Bring some friends, expect to make some friends.
"White Privilege, my a**". That is the title of a video on RU-vid by The Officer Tantum. No-nonsense black ex-police officer. Look it up. And don't get bogged down with this white guilt nonsense, it is a means of others trying to control you. Stay away from such people because they have a victim mentality: everything is always someone else's fault, never their own. It's always others that must change, not them. They will never lift a finger to make their own lives better.
@@wagondragon The victim mindset is always shoved down peoples throats, it is everywhere. Also most people generally never want to change, those so called victims do need to change and adapt to the situation and escape victim hood. Being a victim gives people an excuse to give up and feel good about defeatism, and rely on those who benefit from their weakness, those who need victims to make a living. Keeping people weak helps them reliant on others, and those that are relied on feel good about self importance. It is quite common but comes in a variety of forms.
How to cure racism? Making sure children understand their histories, and that we all are family- one family- the human family. We are all part of the human race, and like chocolate candies we come in all colors and flavors. In all of history, people, all people have attached to their "group" which is fine, but appreciate other groups as we all bring something different/ a different flavor to the foods on the table. Thank you Emmanuel.
@@sharonkaysnowton History can be slanted based on the area. Ex England and the USA frame the war of independence differently. Most people only no a tiny bit of history. Most don't even know There were black slave owners in America such as William Ellison. Most don't know how important Booker T. Washington amazing journey was. Most people don't care to learn history since it is so vast so they hold on to key ideas and spread them falsely.
@@kaybmagic12 I totally agree with you. That is why I feel it is important to know history, so we do not make the same mistakes of the past. Thank you for sharing your comment. History books are most definitely written by the "victor" of the conflict.
The answer is be a morally good person. as long as it brings money and division politicians and media want then the conversation will continue. Treat others how you want to be and ignore all of the race hustler BS
How do we stop rich black people stop complaining about being oppressed in America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????????
- [ ] Being black in America ( a introspective in 2020 ) Imagine being born in the 80s as a child of the black panther movement , the LA riots and racial upheavals now in 2020 is it all that different I think not : go into the void with me if u will. As a child of the 80s (1984) I was born during the Rodney king riots in Los Angeles bcoz of the killing of an u armed black male where racial fights were happening between Koreans and blacks (one of my aunts on my moms side happens to be Korean) bcoz of a misunderstanding of culture. Now what does that have to do with me well...A LOT When I was in elementary school ( late 90s ) bcoz of my skin tone ( wasnt really black wasn’t really white : which you think would’ve benefitted me but when u have only black , white and Latino kids in ur school it’s not the best of situations, I wasn’t really afforded a race : I was labeled black not only that but I’m autistic en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome which basically means all my auditorial sense work at once and I can’t do a damn thing about it. That got me labeled in school as the “slow kid “ ( I was academically ahead but socially behind ) which means I didn’t have friends until MUCH LATER IN SCHOOL. In middle school ( around 1996-2002) I was in a learning development program which actually stunted my growth luckily for me though my school matriculated in 2003 ( I hated a vast majority of my schoolmates who were “disappointed “ in the decision but had they not treated me like 💩 then maybe I wouldn’t have turned on them but they did so it was no skin on my nose”. In starting my country music fandom : man I feel like a woman by shania Twain ) at the same time “Freak On a Leash” by Korn came out ( I was in 8th grade bout to go into my freshman year of high school ) then in my graduating year (2004 ) the song “Broken” by the band Seether came out form the movie “Punisher “ and that was even more important to me bcoz I started thriving socially due to the fact that unlike my previous school ( which up until 2003 was a continuation school from kindergarten to high school switching that year to just having elementary and middle school ) there wasn’t a clique system it was more like a algorithm that supported each other. I see that this requires explanation, since it was a performing arts high school the so called “geeks “ were the most popular people in my school so much so that i ended up staying at the school an extra year to help a friend of mine who was a year behind me ( I wasn’t gonna graduate with people who I didn’t like nor respected plus the guy that needed my help was also socially inept. In middle school I started playing piano ( which labeled me as a nerd but at the high school I graduated from I was not only a black nerd but as it would turn out also a black goth ( I hung out with the kids who listened to rock groups like My chemical romance and smashing pumpkins rather than Tupac and notorious BIG. My boyfriend who I had met through a special needs program ( who looked like DOOGIE HOUSER MD ) and dated for 2 years was the Jewish version of Steve urkel and I asked him to prom our senior year ( I was going to be a member of the class of 2003 until I MADE RGW DECISION TO STAY AND HELP HIM OUT How connected was my new ( and eventually graduating ) class , well at the urging and behest of a football player who I had been friends with , he asked me to participate in the school talent show , well knowing my introverted personality I looked at him all kinds of sideways but agreed bcoz maybe it would be a step in a forward direction (plus the other football players on the varsity team urged me to do it but of course I had the condition they had to be there ( little did I know they’d ACTUALLY SHOW UP bcoz you know people: if u ask them to show up they gonna be wishy-washy at best) so I do the performance ( it was a poem about my grandmother on my mom side who had passed away after a church camp incident that had me stay all but a day bcoz the girls in my cabin were ruthless bcoz I was more reserved than them and they couldn’t take it all to only the next day get lauded and embarrass them for embarrassing me. In 2010 bcoz of my sports background ( I never played a sport but my dad played college football) I became a bull riding fan lemme be ABUNDANTLY CLEAR , IF U CANT GET HIT OR GRAVITY DOESNT BRING U TO THE GROUND IT AINT A SPORT ITS A RECREATION ( ie: golf and tennis ) (CHEERLEADERS ARE ATHLETES) in 2011 I became a NASCAR (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STOCK CAR AUTO RACING ) fan after watching the Daytona 500 : in 2016 becoming a hockey fan as well as a rugby fan and in 2018 becoming a MMA fan : all of the aforementioned would get ur black card taken away bcoz the stereotypical black woman doesn’t like sports and would much more prefer shopping...well I’m 5”7 and got giraffe legs so the best I can do is go shopping at plus size stores and as for musical taste I’d rather listen to country music any day. Furthermore and this has nothing but everything to do with all of this in 2010 my sister ( who’s Nubian black, I’m more peanut butter ) graduated high school and gets accepted to Georgetown university but bcoz of a racist incident involving my father ended up going to and graduating from Loyola Marymount in California with a graphic design degree. All of that to say that in 2020 even in a pandemic I’m thankful for the scars it gave me bcoz it taught me how to stand on my own.
So the cure for racism, so that we're not still talking about it in 30 years, is to keep talking about it? Guess so. At what point do we realize we don't have a time machine, history won't fix today's problems, and we have to get on with our lives understanding and valuing the progress that has been made?
The problem is that there is a vast majority of the population that continues to hold on to the history, as it was engrained in them by their previous teachers and generations. Why do you think people in the south are more inherently (and unbeknownstly) racist? Because that's what they grew up around. It's not entirely their fault unless they recognize and continue to do it.
Numbers 35:33 “So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.” Numbers 35:33
I really over all liked what Mr.Obama said. I also see some lack of understanding how our human minds work in his reply to Mr. Acho. I believe a decent starting place would be the book Being Wrong by Susan Schultz. We can and do believe simple answers to complicated thinking and beliefs, its called being cognitive misers. Than there is our cultural, traditional beliefs which can have issues. America has and will always have issues with the other. We all are the other to the other.
