Don't be Afraid to Talk About Race

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I was raised in a liberal school system that told me that native americans and pilgrims were best friends, that racism was defeated in the civil war, and that the police keep people safe. When I learned on my own thanks to online educators, especially black people sharing news and their own experiences, when it clicked that racism was not only alive but also part of the american institution, I wanted to rip my skin off. I had a white guilt panic, then I started on the path to trying to improve things. I learned a lot. I'm putting in effort towards being woke. I thought it would be scary and painful to learn the truth. It was, a little, but mostly I feel like I'm seeing clearer and with more love every day. I once had to call the cops on my dad because I thought he was going to kill me... On the phone with 911, they asked me out of nowhere, "Is he black?" That's when I knew for sure, for my own self. That's when belief became experience. It really is that bad. And it continues to be. I don't identify as white. I think whiteness is a weapon. I know I'm a pale european colonizer and I've made peace with that. I know people see me as part of the big white person club and I've made peace with that. But I do not hold any positive feelings for it. I don't call whiteness a family or a home. Bigots see my skin and see permission to be bigots to others. I'm done being approached by white people and having them conspiratorially ask me what's the deal with people of color. There are people of color who are more my family than you will ever me, and I will always choose them over you. I want to be the one to say "We aren't friends and you can't do that shit in front of me." I think anyone who claims whiteness as an accomplishment is a sheep who doesn't realize they're being cut off from their real family, their real home, their real culture, whether it be german, italian, english, welsh, etc. White is the culture of the oppressor. We can do better. I go shopping with my black friends to keep loss prevention off their asses. I talk to customer service for them because I'm not afraid to glare a white person down for being shitty. They ask me to, because I made myself available to. Moving in a pack for protection, like I'm a security guard for a celebrity. It's fun, and I like knowing I'm helping my friends. White privilalge is a power, a power that you can only use properly when you know you have it. If you have it, accept it, and use it to help people of color. Help spread your unearned favor to people who get no favor. Sharing is caring. Honestly, if you're white, the best thing you can doin my opinion is see a reference to a race, and think to yourself, "I should learn about this from someone of that race". If you see something about asians, look online for asian people talking about it. If you see anti-semitism, ask a jewish person. If you hear about something in native american history, go to that tribe's website and see if they have learning resources about it. Seek out and learn from people who speak for themselves, not others. And be someone who doesn't speak for others, but directs people to learn about it from the same place you did. We can do better!

One way I often deal with racism and sexism is to ask the offending person to explain what they mean. I pretend I don't understand the joke or statement and I have had the satisfaction of watching people immediately back down and drown in the hole They dug because they know that what they said was wrong, they're just usually allowed to get away with it. I find this is a good way to tell someone that what they did is unacceptable without putting them on the spot, which could lead to them getting aggressive or violent. As a women, it is especially satisfying when the comment is directed at me and I use this trick. I have taken back control of the situation and showed them that I'm not going to play their bullsh!t game that they are playing with my life. You guys are amazing! I look forward to seeing more videos

Its not just you wes ! i work at mcdonalds and i get yelled at by everybody, white, blacks, yellows, have yet to see red people somehow. anyway point is... thats not having a thing with races, its having a thing that is broken in the head. i am keeping my cool with people, i really try... but when they start insulting my familly and saying i shouldn'T be alive just because a pickle was missing in their burgers... that is not racism Wes... its plain old stupidity ! humans have, unfortunately... a lot of that in their heads. and of course people will not talk if you pull out a camera. if you wanna talk to someone, be smart, don't pull the camera... just talk to them or leave them ! i realised in 40 years of my existence that not everyone deserve our words ! pick your fights man, pick your fights !

i worked with black people, they are all right, they do a living just like i do... but everytimes i see black lives matters... i can't seem to stop seeing all the fuss black people do just to get a message a cross... which actually, puts wrong int heir hands again and thus their message do not care... there is no differences between people on earth... but seeriously... seeing a black man using the N word and laughing, while anybody else say that word, they get cranky and wants to kill... seriously, get your act together, you can't just say, its fine if we say it while others can't ! that's not how it works. you can't just attack cops and then yell heinous crimes when they defend themselves. we see this everyday, we see humans, notice how i said humans, do this everyday, trying to pass injustice onto events that they started themselves. but honestly, those who think racism still exists... no it doesn't... it only exists because humans wants it to still exists and those humans gets all your attentions and thats all they want.. they are willing to do anything including attack others on purpose just to get your attention. that's not how you solve a problem... you shouldn't follow the people that do this... again, i have worked with black people, they were fine people, they were having a life... but those i see on television that attacks cops and other people and then yell out racism in the face of cameras... those people, they deserve to be shot at !

I absolutely love that you all are using your awesome platform to address issues our nation is facing.

3.1k people disliked 🤢, idiots

God, this video was so pathetic.

Sure I get your message we probably shouldn’t put on LTsection

Go Wes...respect bro

Thankyou

Blm is dumb

Thank you for bringing this discussion to the surface. So many times, hate, fear, and bullying hide behind the internet's anonymity. When we can discuss topics like this face to face, I think we, as human beings, will find we have more in common than not. As a "white" male, I know that I have a heritage, an ancestry, that was consumed with hatred and racism, but this ancestry does not define the man that I am today. When I see others with different skin color from mine, I think of the human body's amazing ability to adapt and evolve to its surroundings. If an alien were to visit our world and observe our civilization, they would not see different races of humans, they would see one species; humans. That is how I live my life. I treat others, regardless of their skin color, religious beliefs, gender, or gender beliefs, as my equal. This does not mean that we are equal in our abilities because true equality does not exist. Equality does not exist in the Universe, otherwise, protons and anti-protons would have annihilated each other equally and nothing would exist. What I mean is that I treat others equally as human beings, and I believe that our differences, when used together, make us far stronger as a human race. I hope that I was able to translate my thoughts into words and express the meaning I was trying to. Utilize your strengths and understand your weaknesses. Empathize with other's weaknesses, and marvel in their strengths. Individually we are strong and weak, but together we are only strong. Hate is bred from fear, and fear is only the absence of understanding. Frank Herbert said "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." Love thy neighbor as thyself and ignore fear and hatred that has been bred into us as human beings. I wish you all peace and love.

2:21 OMG :O

These protests weren't helped by trump...

If you are against the statement "Black Lives Matter", you are racist. There's no denying that lmao. "Matter" is the minimum.

Latinos should support and stand for our black brothers in there time of need ✊🏽✊🏿

We are going to look back on this portion of history and think “wow people were so dumb they created more racists by actively bringing up race every 5 minutes”

Don't be afraid, but also do not substitute class with a race. I mean why racial issues are so harsh? Why they bring so much anger on both sides of it? Cause it is entangled and interlinked with good old class struggle. Think about all this stuff in this way. What makes a getto a getto? Skin colour? Culture? No. I live in Russia, we have like .05% of black people in our population. And overall about 15-20% of not-white. And an extremely uneven distribution of races, as most of not-Russians are living in the ethnic autonomies, ehere they can use their native tongue for official business, and so on. But the point I want to make, is that I see, how gettos form in an environment that is racially and even ethnically monolithic. And the mechanic is simple. 1. USSR built a giant factory, that produces an entire neighborhood that is directly connected to it. People either work at the factory or produce services for those workers. 2. Factory goes bankrupt for whatever reason or it is actually upgraded, so the workforce is reduced by half or more. 3. Suddenly you've got a bunch of unemployed people in one place. And there is no re-training program, or any option to use their industrial skills anywhere around. So people start to rely on part-time jobs or go straight to the criminal sphere. 4. Small businesses loose their client base and move from the area. 5. Everyone who has an opportunity move from this now undeveloped and unsafe neighborhood. 6. You have a semi-isolated community of people with no future.

I know I am late but the same thing was happening in Montenegro and Serbia.

I don't like how protesters are stealing and breaking private property.

Blm is a terrorist movement

really great insight. thanks Corridor🙏

Cringe.

I only saw this now, this is one of many reasons why these guys are the best. Keep it up y’all!!

Are you culturally appropriating Japanese culture?

Oh boy, youtubers should not go political....

You guys have a lot of white supremacists in your audience.

Continued conversation is the key to solving this issue but many people refuse to listen to conversation but rather they scream louder and riot as if that helps their cause. Protests are good they are very important and are our constitutional right but these riots do far more harm than any good. I was afraid you guys were gonna do the cookie cutter response all the other big companies have done in support of everything but I'm glad you took a better approach encouraging conversation

black people have so much pressure on them. to speak up, to act "correct", and at the end of the day they're still called racial slurs. so unfair

George flyod isn't mudered it's an accident, nothing to do with rascism atleast acknowledge the last part

The one thing I know is that going outside and protesting isn't a good idea cause corona.

It’s always nice to listen to old people because they’ve had a lot of experiences throughout their lives. Many of them are also racist tho. It’s so weird seeing what would seem like a sweet old man be so hateful. Happens a lot tho.

Go Woke Go Broke , do proper research before you release a video like this

Stereotypes fundamentally are not bad thing. It is truth, that there are many black people who triggers into fury if you tell them that you are cautious of them because if black person feels like loosing in intelligence he will just blame you in racism. So no one wants to speak with random black people about their problems, because you might end up continiously kicked by them while laying on the ground. If you do know that they safe then go on, talk it. But random one... Huh. That's why stereotypes exist in the first place.

They say us to not being afraid Speaking about races AND they delete everything except agenda praise!

This channel have it's own censorship! Haha!

Furious inquisition with the face of Thomas Torquemada - that is what means blm.

LTsection censors delete any comment which consists words "black people" and "сяiminality rate" at the same time. That is real racism.

I want to talk about race but you do not let me doing it.

Censorship of nazis with the face of Thomas Torquemada.

Why so many dislikes tho?

All lives matter. Not just black lives; all lives, including unborn ones. All groups have experienced oppression at some point. You can argue that some have or are experiencing more oppression than others, but the best way to stop that is by moving on from it. Reparations do not end oppression; it keeps it alive. Forcing businesses to hire "minorities" does not end oppression; it keeps it alive. Suppressing free speech by calling it "hate speech" does not end oppression; it keeps it alive. Peaceful BLM protests are fine, but not the violent ones. There is a difference. Some people do not see that difference, and either defend the violent riots, or oppose the peaceful protests. The same applies with the members. Egalitarian BLM members are fine, but not the ones like the Toronto BLM co-founder, who called white people "genetically inferior".

George Floyd was a criminal. He didn't deserve to die, but he deserved life in prison. Racism isn't a social norm. Stop acting like it is.

I don’t think people are afraid.

I would introduce talks similar to this more into media.

I'm from philippines & watching you people oppressed not only by your own government *but* also *whites* makes me say; "word???"

White people are people and black people are people

Are you really trying to make your point about systemic racism by relating sad situation from a homeless person on the street? For real? That person eat trash and at the looks has some mental issue... I thought u guys were better than this... should you stick to your regular shows

This is a brilliant video well done guys

racism has been a pretty big problem in our country and many other for a very long time. address it, talk over it, and come to a conclusion if you can. thanks corridor! all anyone has to do is love their neighbor. black, white, brown, or green don't judge people by their skin.stay cool everyone :)

I think all lives matter Black or white where all allowed to have a life

That's really fucked up but it's not systematic

That racist asshole isn't systemic, or systematic. Also, the folk you mentioned were mostly not good examples. Wesley, you seem a good dude. Keep just being you. There's little more to it. Be good and decent, if you have an encounter with law enforcement, great them with respect, they will 99,999 times out of 100,000 do the same. Let's all just treat each other better.

Just getting to this video now. It's still is, has been, and always will be- relevant. Well done as always.

Meh. Video was boring. Just a lot of pandering and whining. I’m sorry about Wesley Snipes’ experience with that old guy though.

BLM is FAKE NEWS

its still happening this has beaning happening for hundreds of year

After months, this is the video that got me to subscribe

The police didn't kill him because hes black

4:32 There is this thing called the 1st amendment.

all lives matter!

If the movement was against police brutality in general (cuz it does exist) then I'd be for it. But the fact that it focuses on the supposed mistreatment of black people by the police instead of the whole I have a problem. When you single in on a race you have to talk about the whole race. David Dorn for example. Plenty of good black Americans have been killed for generations but a white cop shoots a person who may or may not have deserved it and its automatically a racial issue. Bad policing I'd buy. But white people get killed by white cops too. #stopthedivision #alllivesmatter

I think you are a wonderful human being and a wonderful man. But we also have to keep an open mind and not lose sight of the cause of what matters. I despise racism but I feel like some people are taking things to far. There is bad people in everything you do and every nationality as a human, blacks have bad people, whites, asian etc... but also cops, congressmen etc... Just try to remember not do discriminate bc there are also good people in the world too. All love everyone

I actually want to talk to @rorobeckley but I don't know his email. Is it a @gmail or at @hotmail, etc? Thanks Wes.

I actually want to talk to @rorobeckley but I don't know his email. Is it a @gmail or at @hotmail, etc? Thanks Wes.

RIP Jessica Doty Whitaker

As a White male human who was brought up by Mexicans and around people of all types I have seen the racism that affects our brothers and sisters of color. And it is this racism which I have seen from age 7 onwards that makes me speak up not for myself but for my family and friends and those who have lost their lives due to racism. Speaking up and or interfering in racism is the best way to stop it. Racists are bullies in the most simple terms and if you wouldn't like your child being bullied why would you want a child of color to be bullied. Stop bullying speak up. Speak up for George Floyd. Speak up for those who couldn't or weren't listened to let their voices be heard through you.

I do not support racism, but you cant say that a whole system is corrupt when somoeone is killed for the color of there skin. I do understand that some people are racist, and they dont like black people because they think thats the way is should be. I personally dont beleive that Goerge Floyd and the others were not killed for any sort of political reason, it was because those three officers did not like black people or the man george floyd. I believe the system is not racist, not even close to all the cops out on the streets are racist, and im sure its different in different states and what not but as of right now, not every cop, not every politicail, not every man standing on the side of the rode is racist but some are. There is only one reason, were humans. We were born into the beleifs of our parents and family(most atleast). You're taught to look at a certain person a ceratin way. I was raised in california and not once was a told that black people steal more, or kill more. I understand not everyone was raised the same way. But you cant blame the system for something that isnt there fault. Lets think of it as a video game, the creators make the vidoe game to work have fun maybe tell a story(the government is trying to work and be effeicent) but you cant blame the game because someone enters you lobby and calls you a racail slur, the game cant control what everyone says and does, its up to them to catch them, and thats what the government are doing, they cant change everyones beleifs, and its sad that people are killed because the color of their skin but you should go out cand get mad at the government for it. In my opinion by rioting and protesting you'll get justice for george floyd and the others but you wont get justice for all the others to come, I think they should be protesting for more police or authorities to go out and hunt down hate speech and racists(like the aryan brother hood) i thank anyone that read this far to this to my OPINION, dont take it personal if mine is different from yours im open to hear what other thinks and im willing to to be confinced. -Radzy

If everyone keeps their composure and doesn't stoop to their levels. Good will rise above.

I can't believe any people actually disliked this video. You guys are awesome!

Hell yea cookies and cream!

How is one racist guy yelling the n-word at you a proof of systematic racism?

I really couldn’t care less what color skin a person was born into, what religion they choose, or what lifestyle they pursue. It’s really not my business to ask either. Yes, I am a straight, white man but I didn’t choose to be any of those things. If a person of color wants to talk to me about their problems go ahead, I won’t really understand it because I will never experience it but racism is actually a two-way street. There is white supremacy that everyone knows about and I absolutely despise it. But black supremacy also exists. I didn’t choose to be white. I didn’t choose to be what I am. I am what I am and I can’t change that. I genuinely think that the second everyone sees another person as just that, a person, not a white person, not a black person, not a middle-eastern person, just a person, is the very same second racism becomes a thing of the past. Morgan Freeman said, “the real way to end racism is to not talk about it.” And I stand by those words 100%. Yes, of course black lives matter. But injuring and killing people is not the way to get that point across. Sorry for the essay. I just felt like I needed to say it.

The lack of preachiness and simply putting ideas forward is extremely refreshing

i hate those 3k people who disliked

“Do you know what I want to be identified as? As a human being” -Bruce Lee

Usa went from supporting australia fires to pandemic to lockdown to race war to police brutality I rly wish im joking

An awesome video that gets the point across perfectly. Although, there's a few angles that I feel like should be included: the difference between a protester and a rioter/looter (sounds simple enough, but some people have a problem with discernment between the two) and there's bad cops, but that doesn't mean cops are bad. The original purpose of this video is not lost on me, and it's vital, but this shouldn't be left at one video. Keep doing what you guys are doing-in more ways than one. I love your content, and I think a Roosevelt style "fireside chat" series would be a great addition to that.

said it for years, stop dividing people into races. WE'RE THE SAME RACE!

Corridor you are amazing

y'all are boss for doing this. thank you. and Wes, you my hero. keep doing you. much love.

Thd pain of your ancestors is embedded in you? Like youre programmed to feel something that you werent involved in? I just cant believe that when youre wearing expensive clothes. I say expensive too because i still worry sleeping on the streets and trying to eat. Pretty sure youre in a better position then your ancestors and to even put yourself in their shoes when you have the privilege to make this video and talk about it when they would be killed back in the day for this. Like Morgan Freeman would say "you stop calling me a black man and ill stop calling you a white man"

I almost agreed with everything Wes has to say except for his support of “rioting”. Rioting should never be encouraged by anyone and, sadly, this will be the reason I’m unsubscribing. “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -MLK

I just like to say I almost didn't watch this video be honest I'm quite sick of the political discussions that are going on. I think racism is one of the worst things ever and I feel like many people are taking advantage of situations to push agendas. Not only did I watch it I actually sat down and had a three hour long conversation with a person of color, it was an extremely civil and profitable conversation even if we disagreed on the political and spiritual ideas on how to rectify the current situation. I know some people think that if they hear somebody else's point of view and don't correct it that means that they agree with them, that's not true... I could go on for a long time but what I want to say is thanks for all the videos, and thanks for what I think is good entertainment without political messages and agendas. And occasionally some really good thought-provoking videos

Communication

swear to god i thought this was a de-aged eddie griffin or something

Identifying half the problem will get us noware and divide us even further. You make it sound like the solution is simple, when in reality its extremly complex.

This was a perfect example of what could've been after Mr. Floyd's death, Everyone found it to be a horrific misuse of power and force. I'm all for protest and marching so long as you obey city rules (leave at curfew, don't throw objects at officers, don't project that you intend to riot). Had people been civil the whole country could've united. Daryl Davis is a black man who should be praised for converting a Klan's member to a kind-hearted human-being by speaking to him without hatred. Like Wes said he felt bad for that man for having hatred buried so deeply in his heart. If we treated everyone like a rational human being then we could make strides for a better future sorry if i jumped on a soap box P.S. gotta love the bipartisanship in this video

Blm- blue lives matter

#blm Blue lives matter

it's sad that even in 2020 some people still treats black people like a lesser race! we are all human, we breath the same air, cry the same tears. it's not because some ones skin colors is different that they need to be treated different..

Only shows one side of the story. What about the innocent shopowners beaten up and hundreds of businesses burnt down in the riots?

We should talk about the police that last their lives also

BLM is an openly Marxist group. You can support the black community without supporting BLM.

Very well said. You seem to be one of very few companies trying to genuinely address this issue and help build something better. Thank you.

"Police misconduct is in the spotlight..." Not finishing the video. Sorry not sorry, friends.

BLM is a communist terrorist group. Has nothing to do with "racism." White liberals (commies) USE / Enslave black people in it, using them to further communism. Its all about power and control. NOT about equality. Try saying that all lives matter.... see what happens. ALL is equal.

I’m only seeing this now, wasn’t even featured on my subscriptions page

This is a really important conversation and it's important people keep talking because as long as they are talking they aren't fighting, One point of difference I have though, the old man yelling racial slurs is not Systemic or Systematic racism, it's just racism by an individual