John Salley on Black People Being Socialized Not to Trust Other Blacks (Part 9) 

"They made us hate ourselves and love they wealth"

I think we are trained to look for the worst in each other. Watch someone go out of their way to find something negative to say or highlight about another black person.

Yea I never cared for buying a lot of shit.. remember going to prom in my 98’ Jeep, they laughed bc they had rentals but guess what?? I knew I was going to college and that was my car so eff em lol

Does anybody else notice the HURT AND PAIN John Sally's eyes in talking deeply about this subject????!!!!!!

I talked to God this morning I interviewed him. - Vlad

Salley: Nipsey passing, hit me and I only met the guy twice. Vlad: i'Ve INteRviEwEd hIM 😑😑😑 I dont think Vlad will EVER stop self-validating himself in his interviews.

One time I was in the club, shooting pictures. Someone next to me said “that’s a nice camera.” I look over and I’m staring at someone’s kneecaps. I look up and it’s John Salley, making conversation about the same camera he owns. It’s not an exciting story but it’s something you don’t forget.

We tried African town in Detroit but the other communities complained about it being racist even though we have similar areas for other nationalities. There's always pushback when black people try to get together cause people feel like we shouldn't have ish

We need to start being honest about the fact that we're a list cause. All talk, no action. Nothing has changed, still cry, march, and complain. We're never going to be able to come together on shit.

Read that Book " Rich Dad Poor Dad" and you won't be worried about the wrong shit anymore. Each one Reach one and Teach one. 💯

John Salley is talkin right.

John salley "we don't have little Africa town." I say we had those towns. But whites; threw history, consistently destroyed them.

It’s hard to trust one another because we always have to get over on each other. As soon as you give that trust to your own, they fuck you over. Not every single one of us of course. But I’ve given my trust to people who I thought were close to me, and got fucked numerous times, to the point where I feel like a dumbass for trying to have so much faith in my own people and it’s fucked up.

I deal with people with money (foreigners...russians & guyanese) all carry themselves living average to poor ,meanwhile investing in property i always admired that lifestyle over the flash & glitz

That’s my biggest issue with the black church... all that money pumped in and the community hasn’t really grown and developed in our benefit. Where is the money going? Who is is going to? We are collectively donating but not collectively advancing... like...

I own a business and my folks give me the hardest time.

“We believe the hype about us” most accurate statement👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Vlad, Freeway Ricky wasn’t buying a bunch of material stuff when he was in the dope game. He was actually dressing like a bum.

Finally a celebrity with common sense and logic

He is absolutely right. I was fortunate enough to get help from my mother and sister when I started investing in real estate. We merged our resources and purchased 3 properties within 10 years. It was so easy, our only regret is not starting sooner and not seeing more people in the black community do the same thing.

This vid needs to be shared heavily. THIS is really what needs to be heard NOW! Thank you John for saying what needed to be said

We don’t have the same access to funding and credit as other groups either.

"And they say it's the white man I should fear but it's my own kind doing all the killing here" -Tupac

The problem is Blacks keep comin on this *Vlad Police* show giving him more information he doesnt need to kno 🙄

"And if you don't have it don't inspire to get it. Enough!"

The funny thing is majority of people don't even have money to buy stuff.

It’s crazy how many dislikes it’s on this video but let’s somebody black be up here talking dumb it’s so many likes an no dislike 🤔

the same level of distrust that exists between each other, needs to be transferred towards the mainstream media.

he blew my mind with that driving a Maybach, Bentley, and rolls Royce isn't ballin part !!!!! he said those cars were made for rich ppl to be chafuerred, so when you driving you look lame !!!!!!! I never looked at it that way !!!!!

I’m 28 years old and never knew Salley played ball until I seen him on tv. His wealth and wisdom far outlasted his basketball IQ.

We have trust one another and stop killing each other 💯

Much respect ✊🏽 Sally 🤣🤣🤣you’re a Driver if you driving a Rolls Royce that’s not balling 👊🏽💪🏽✌🏽

We had an Africa Town. And several prosperous black townships didn’t we white folks?

It's funny because when John Salley was talking about real estate and how we need to put out money together all I could think of is Jay Morrison.

John Salley, “i only met him twice,” Vlad, interupting “yea i interviewed him”

It’s a mental thing. A lot of us physically broken we don’t know it. Subconsciously we are trying to prove our worth. Everything we see that we are less than so we use material things to prove self worth

Why give dope dealers your platform, Vlad - then criticize people for emulating them?

Man, I didn't know John Sally had that kind of mind. Talks like that kind of brother that I like to know and that we need more of

I felt that!! We are our own worst enemy. Did you hear what he said. We are trained not to trust one another. MESSAGE!!!!!!

This is so true! Very solid perspective. This is easily seen on RU-vid, where black creators, especially smaller creators, will not want to support or work with other smaller creators unless you've reached a certain amount of influence. Or they act as though they support others, but don't show through action. It's a sad truth.

John Salley is blowed 💨 💨. Jokes aside, a crabs in a barrel mentality still runs rampant with in our community. The priorities are terribly skewed.

smh.... Salley speaking all facts. Its called the "owners corner"...the rear passenger side!!

1 of the reasons I dont listen/watch any of the music or tv shows nowadays everything is degrading and disrespectful.

While Salley is speaking he rules of the game,enough people are interested in receiving the information on this site ,that if the conversation flipped in the direction of how to. Not simply pointing out the known problem,those inclined to use the information would do so,one maintained problem,is the repeated failings within the community,that's very easy to do,on the other hand speaking into existents a few more possible millionaires can only happen through knowledge. Every one will not get to the 1% level but they can grow and develop wealth. Finally if a neighborhood wants to be known as a hood, leave them,but if the next one wishes to be called a neighborhood we already know there will be a difference in attitudes in it. One Love!

Lil D and Freeway Ricky did not say anything about spending money like a damn fool! They both spoke on being frugal and not flaunting their money. When Lil D finally broke his own rule and bought a Ferrari, the heat got on his ass immediately and it was only a matter of time before the Feds got him! Only broke niggas do all that flaunting like that! in fact, broke anybody...it's a poverty mindset that makes someone want to spend a bunch of money they don't have to buy shit they don't need nor can afford to impress people they don't like!

Somebody been listening to my comments about the Rolls-Royce. You never go to the Rolls-Royce dealer and buy a Rolls-Royce you send your driver.

Love the Bentley tutorial lol

It is best to take people one at a time. Trusting people based on a shared skin color, religion, political affiliation, etc. Is simply unintelligent and unwise

“WE WERE BREAD TO BE THIS WAY” that’s a powerful statement.

It's some people that are just not pretenders...John Sally is not a pretender...he is real

I don't give my trust to anyone, regardless of the ethnic background, they have to earn mine first.

Imagine The News That Was On TV Was ALL ABOUT #POSITIVITY. Peoples Thinking About Life Would Be Different.

This what I’ve been saying we are chasing ourselves and self value because we don’t know ourselves yet we need to preach love and help each other pursue who we are

It's about self reliance and contributions...... Happiness with nothing. Which Is what you'll always have. Nothing. This universe doesn't recognize you or money 🍇

There's too much on negative African-American stuff here and not enough emphasis on successful African-Americans like A.G. Gaston etc. or brothers like ex-footballer turned corporate chairman Willie Davis etc.

100 % correct!!!😢 we. Our worst enemy for sure!!! If we could get 5 million of 40 million a black folk to give just 100 dollars a month for 1 year we could have multiple million-dollar Banks investes in every state 😰 it sad for real

I've come to realize that a lot of people have gotten into cult-like thinking tanks in the age of social media and RU-vid.

John Salley is extremely grounded brother. . . I truly appreciate his insight and representation. . . Thank you Brother 🙏🏿!!! You are an inspiration!!p

This the best interview I have ever watched with two black males attempting to be very honest about what is going on. Not arguing and allowing each other to speak. Great interview!

We always talking about "what's wrong with us" and never about those of us who got it together. That's a problem too. I'm not saying ignore bullshit. I'm saying give us positive examples. We have plenty.

Martin Luther King Jr: "My eyes have seen the glory..." Vlad: "...boys?... I've actually interviewed Lil Reese and nem."

John Salley should be a regular

I know some former drug dealers that saved their money, got out the dope game, and got degrees .

really great points!! our community is in a bad state HOWEVER the potential and talent is there..so many blk creators, designers, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, activists and some really good organizations...if or when we connect these dots...we will once again be a true positive force and connected people/community... it WILL happen...i just hope im here to see it..im doing my part under #thepearlproject and other things

We've been whitewashed and a large majority of us have absolutely no idea what's happened and is happening to them. That's the difference between the A.D.O.S. people in America, and the Korean, Japanese, Chinese...etc.. they are connected to their culture, they know who they are and where they come from. A.D.O.S. people had all tht swiped away, thts the main reason it's so difficult 4 us to come together. Who are we, where you from brother, Chicago, Atlanta, LA? What's your family name, Johnson, Jackson, Smith? We had all tht taken away. So there's NO real knowledge of self, which is why we get caught up in random BS, thts contradictory to our good. And, for a large part we have no common causes. Hell they had a whole panel of brainwashed black faces speaking against reparations, before Congress. U don't see this degree of division and self hate in other races/groups of people. All to be a part of something tht you can never be, and never gain full respect, because you don't respect, who u are or the roots from which you came.... So, no logical thinking person ever true respect, anyone tht hates and has deep denial who they truly are. We come modern day conditioned slaves, without whips or chains, to a system tht refuses to acknowledge who we truly are and the riches the from the blood, sweat and tears of our African ancestors, tht experienced one of the most brutal slavery's in the history of European expansion throughout the planet...

What up Vlad! Appreciate all the videos. Can't wait to see more VladStocks videos! Thx!

Public Enemy- "Don't Believe The Hype" Props To John Salley....

China town was poor until newer wealthier Chinese immigrated to the US. Bad buying habits exist but it’s not the difference between owning Jordans and owning millions in stocks.

Thank you John this is amazing 😉 and thanks Vlad for actually putting this up.

Been saying this for years. Give them all 1 million and come back in a year. Most if not all will be in the exact same boat. No more excuses. No one can help us anymore then we can help ourselves.

Just be better. My PEOPLE! BE. BETTER. THAT'S IT.

Can't watch this bc im going too cry, Lack of Awareness! Period.

john salley is saying listen to tha interview with vlad and grant cardone listen men listen black man

He said we been taught not to trust eachother. But I dealt with many black businesses or a person I dealt with individually and man I been screwed each time. IJS!!!

Key word: Mindset. I work amongst millionaires and they constantly speak MINDSET everyday....

I guess they never heard of Rosewood or Black Wall Street... John Sally is woke now smh

The world of sports entertainment has gone so far that i could remember when the max a superstar made per year was no more than 12-15 mil in the lebum James era. It hurts my head when i hear all the high crazy numbers from 25- 50 mil per year being discussed. These guys came from living off food stamps and all i hear people like Stephen A say is "They need to seek the max and do what's best for themselves and their families. Do us regular black folks forget how much 1 million is, how much money do the players and their family need to live comfortable per year. To think how much money is going to these players, it's sad. Collectively all black pro athletes + movie stars, can join forces and really help many black families financially if they pool their resources together and own companies, build their own housing communities where blacks can elevate themselves from the projects, into decent housing and not being a slave to the democrat system of control. With all the crazy millions that these guys make, they can more than afford to pay down the rent or mortgage and petty bills of a low income neighborhood of their choosing for an entire year. It's time for us to wake up out of this mental slavery brain washing where it's always about what can i do for me, me, me or my little family making 40 mil per year. Focus on trying to build up the entire black communities on a whole by joining forces and build your own communities, business, charities for blacks and really do some good for the black race. No more excuses playing the race card when people like Lebum is almost a billionaire that can save an entire black community from rotting in the projects

Love these Salley videos. Always Intriguing!! Need More Salley vids!

They been doing that since we got here. Unfortunately, it still works. Great message.

Because these Afro American people had on sneakers simular 2 his that is a topic,why don't he asked them how they got them.His view point about black people is very negative.C JZ O.J. story.This guy (narrator)is that person.🐺🌃

DTA! “Don’t Trust *ANYBODY* “ - Stone Cold Steve Austin 😁

So true, I've been out places and spotted someone saying, "if he could do it, so could we" like just outta nowhere. I was in line at the store minding my business. 🙄😶

When I was in grad school, a fellow student who was Jewish told me that in his family, they don’t buy German-made cars. Invest in yourself, not in those who want to destroy you.

Freeway was not flashy

If people stop buying those products the stock in those companies will drop Vlad! Be careful Mr. Stock guy!

Powerful facts

Thank you for this.

ADOS is the identity factor that’s been missing for the black community and a change is coming

John putting us up on game

The truest thing ever said at 9:20. Average people should not try to live their life like rich people. The only thing they should have included star, professional athletes and famous.

I thought this was just me I'm a 17 year old black guy and whenever I see another black person the energy is very very off. Especially when It's a group of them and they walk in same direction. It's not all the time though and it's not as serious but it does happen.

everyone go and research Bermuda, its a majority black island with more wealth per capita than most nations. It can be done.

In some countries all the controls are in the back seat of a luxury car. Meaning you're expected to have a driver.

The Rolls Royce story 😂😂😂

Vlad over here producing Pulitzer prize worthy content with interviews like this featuring John Salley....Keep em comin, Vlad!

Pay off some of y'all friends bills that you appreciate so much(directly to the company not the person) if possible. Or donate to causes you think are worthy without an expectation. Pure intentions. I have not been lucky enough to have experienced that yet....but I would think it could be helpful if you know people are having tough times. ☮️✨ No envy, just an opinion.

Good to see John Sally being conscious!

Vlad man please turn the volume up on this videos, the last few been real low on volume, some of us enjoy your interviews at work with headphones

And again while he thinks his premise is correct it's the total opposite. They keep saying that we cant trust each other mean while they keep telling you to chase money for happiness. Talking about real estate and businesses. Money is what causes the hedonism

I don't like how Salley let's vlad talk about our people but never talk about his. Yes, we got our ish with us but we're not as bad as his race. We not trying to run the world and everyone else lives.