Yusef Salaam, member of Central Park Five, on journey from wrongful conviction to NYC Council race

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Yusef Salaam, a member of the "Exonerated Five," was 15 years old when he was wrongfully convicted of rape of a jogger in Central Park in New York City in 1989. Salaam joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first run for office as he is on track to join the New York City Council.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 219

  • @mizzb101
    @mizzb101 Рік тому +81

    Thank you for not letting tragedy break you. Thank you for your positivity. Thank you for standing up for and showing the world how wrong stereotypes can be. God bless you❤

    • @letebrhanambaye2155
      @letebrhanambaye2155 Рік тому

      We Love you so much you're the best and you are a very

    • @DutchDread
      @DutchDread 10 місяців тому +1

      What? The tragedy of him getting caught for raping and murdering a woman? Or the tragedy of him being wrongfully released?

    • @WokeandProud
      @WokeandProud Місяць тому

      ​@@DutchDreadNo he was wrongfully convicted and the evidence was lacking cope racist.

  • @SoberOKMoments
    @SoberOKMoments Рік тому +117

    This man, and the other members of the Exonerated Five, had a spiritual impact on me at the time when they were sent to prison. The story is far too lengthy to tell here, but I knew looking at them on TV, in that courtroom, they were not only innocent, but they were just children. I was a 40-something white woman with no connection to them what-so-ever, but that brief momentary view change my heart forever. To see him now as a mature and caring man working to right the wrongs of society is beyond wonderful. He remained always - and remains - in my prayers.

    • @britashli
      @britashli Рік тому +14

      Beautiful statement!!!👏🏾👏🏾

    • @trurush
      @trurush Рік тому +17

      Ma’am 💕 I was a 14yr old white girland had the same experience. Thank you for putting it in words. It profoundly affected me over these years and is in large part what brought me to activism.
      I watched a documentary a few years back about these men and just cried and prayed over them.

    • @bonitaboyd1766
      @bonitaboyd1766 Рік тому +2

      Well said, thank you!

    • @Cradleland7425
      @Cradleland7425 Рік тому +2

      @trurush9704 You always say so but deep down inside,you mean the opposite.

    • @qur4334
      @qur4334 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@trurushTHANK YOU FOR BEING AN ACTIVIST. ❤,💪🙏

  • @keishajpmes1103
    @keishajpmes1103 Рік тому +61

    God really has prepared his table in front of his enemies. Do good work Mr. salaam

  • @kellyebeaman5131
    @kellyebeaman5131 Рік тому +67

    What a joy to hear him speak. Congratulations and blessings! So happy for him and all that he hopes to accomplish.

    • @DutchDread
      @DutchDread 10 місяців тому

      This guy raped and assaulted an innocent woman, NEVER let people forget this, he was not wrongfully imprisoned, he was wrongfully released, I advise everyone to research this case! This is a disgrace to the victim and her family.

  • @mykchek7
    @mykchek7 Рік тому +28

    Beautiful Spirit, Intelligent Gentlemen and we need more brothers in the fight for our spiritual war like him. Good Luck Sir!

  • @janicescott-pair97
    @janicescott-pair97 Рік тому +39

    God bless him and his humility. 😊😊😊😊

  • @bodaciousandunapologetic6209
    @bodaciousandunapologetic6209 Рік тому +27

    If he wins, he will represent my district and he will be my Councilman 🙂.

    • @DutchDread
      @DutchDread 10 місяців тому +1

      I am so sorry for you

  • @roots4140
    @roots4140 Рік тому +26

    Thank God this man is willing to serve the country that tried so hard to rob him of his life. It didn't win. I'm so grateful for his voice.

    • @DutchDread
      @DutchDread 10 місяців тому

      This guy raped and murdered an innocent woman, NEVER let people forget this, he was not wrongfully imprisoned, he was wrongfully released, I advise everyone to research this case! This is a disgrace to the victim and her family.

    • @mzlee333
      @mzlee333 10 місяців тому

      @@DutchDreadLOUD,WRONG, and SICK. Talk to the man who did it and then murdered his last victim. POur something on that hate in your heart.

  • @1Solange
    @1Solange Рік тому +45

    Wow, I’m truly inspired by this gentleman’s choice. May God bless him I’m this journey!

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Рік тому

      He got a big payout for committing crime in Central Park. Anybody would be happy with five million bucks.

    • @alamedealamede8471
      @alamedealamede8471 Рік тому +2

      ​@@busterbiloxi3833trumptard

  • @duncanbleak3819
    @duncanbleak3819 Рік тому +29

    Courage.
    Integrity.
    Dignity.

  • @jeangriffith8017
    @jeangriffith8017 Рік тому +41

    Mr. Salaam is a credit to his race and an inspiration to humanity. We wish him well in this new endeavor wherever it may lead. He has taken this 2 by 4 that struck him in his teenage years and is building a mighty house for all to see. God bless you Yusef Salaam! If our paths in life cross, I will shake your hand.

    • @kwhyland
      @kwhyland Рік тому +7

      Pretty sure races don’t require accreditation.

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Рік тому

      He knew how to handle a two-by-four, that’s for sure.

    • @nw504
      @nw504 Рік тому +7

      He is a credit to the human race.

    • @geetachilds1200
      @geetachilds1200 Рік тому

      @@nw504especially our race the black race as we are perceived here is US as inferior uneducated and were Great

    • @geetachilds1200
      @geetachilds1200 Рік тому +1

      @@kwhylandhere in the US the race does

  • @Beverlydame
    @Beverlydame Рік тому +18

    Love him! So happy to see him do what he was born to do! ❤️🙏🏻✌🏻

    • @DutchDread
      @DutchDread 10 місяців тому +1

      What, rape innocent women?

  • @bellejones8565
    @bellejones8565 Рік тому +14

    I’m so inspired by this man.

  • @trurush
    @trurush Рік тому +14

    😩💕 wonderful! It’s so healing to watch all this change and heal over the years. I was sick watching what happened to these kids originally..

  • @sonyahall5080
    @sonyahall5080 Рік тому +5

    What a pleasure to hear Mr. Salaam speak..

  • @VidClips858
    @VidClips858 Рік тому +8

    Remember that idiot who was calling for the death penalty in this case? I wonder if he'll now become a better person in prison.

  • @cosandraodame7623
    @cosandraodame7623 Рік тому +11

    Wow what an amazing speaker he's better than most of the people on television. To be sent to prison at age fifteen, and then to come out and shining amazing.

  • @michaelmcginsie2600
    @michaelmcginsie2600 Рік тому +6

    Sometimes in life you go through horrible things, and because of that, your off and running. Start here….then run for congress. You are an amazing human being.

  • @beau4901
    @beau4901 Рік тому +13

    This is a profile of personal strength, natural intelligence and dignity.
    All things the conman knows little about.

  • @harrybarry5224
    @harrybarry5224 Рік тому +4

    His last name, Salaam, means peace in Arabic. This man definitely fits the name he carries.

  • @ajohonly3721
    @ajohonly3721 Рік тому +7

    Nelson Mandela did 28 years in jail and came back strong 💪 ,this guy got this 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @gloriouslygifted
    @gloriouslygifted Рік тому +6

    This gentleman has a courageous, beautiful spirit. May God continue to bless him.

  • @britashli
    @britashli Рік тому +30

    So happy for this brother! May he continue to prosper…as they all should

  • @sharondurkee9770
    @sharondurkee9770 Рік тому +9

    Everything happens "for you"....profoundly amazing sentiment🙏🏻

  • @camronwu
    @camronwu Рік тому +12

    Beautiful uplifting interview

  • @daffodilstang5292
    @daffodilstang5292 Рік тому +12

    Well said Yusef abt growing up to see others as your father bro etc etc. What a respectable n humble man!! May GOD continue to bless n protect you n your family n all the other 4 who were wrongly convicted, from all the evils out there🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️👍

  • @marryellenmonahan5585
    @marryellenmonahan5585 Рік тому +14

    He is so fabulous!!

  • @reaperw1532
    @reaperw1532 Рік тому +15

    That’s sad this pathetic court system is in this country, no such thing as justice.

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 Рік тому

      The Central Park jogger agrees. Where’s her payout?

  • @patriciamckeon4650
    @patriciamckeon4650 Рік тому +9

    Congratulations Yusef 🏆 This is such a Well Deserved Position for you🏆
    How do we help NYC Heal from the last 24 months of Violence ??

  • @jessamynbryce7958
    @jessamynbryce7958 Рік тому +4

    You have always been an intelligent, considerate and gentle spirit. Your LAG family is keeping you lifted up in prayer! Keep being you and spreading your message! "EVERY SINGLE THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU, HAPPENS FOR YOU! YES MY BROTHER, YES!!

  • @terihibbert2248
    @terihibbert2248 Рік тому +13

    What a humble human being. He's a real model for all humanity.

  • @lindaHalt1916
    @lindaHalt1916 Рік тому +4

    Thank God for strong men like Mr. Yusef Salaam🙏🏾🙌🏾👊🏾👍🏾💐

  • @Nas_Raf
    @Nas_Raf Рік тому +2

    👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽- so deserving! You live up to your name, and may you continue you to! 🤲🏽
    I always tell students, “if you don’t like the system or want to change it, then join it!”

  • @montraedavis2201
    @montraedavis2201 Рік тому +5

    After all he's been thru to still have a positive attitude and to persevere, says a lot about him. The system is so unfair. I'm glad he has this opportunity! Hope he'll keep going as mayor or governor! To be wrongfully accused of anything has to be painful. To all those who still want to accuse these innocent men. Karma will serve you. Congratulations sir👏👏

  • @florawoodfin5447
    @florawoodfin5447 Рік тому +6

    May God bless and keep him.

  • @marknicholas-mw9rs
    @marknicholas-mw9rs Рік тому +10

    I believe you will make a difference When you advance to the Federal level I will support you in any way I can

  • @bing_cct8984
    @bing_cct8984 Рік тому +11

    Qualified 🙌🏼

  • @sparkle3000
    @sparkle3000 Рік тому +6

    Congratulations Mr. Salaam 👏 👏 👏
    I met you and Korey.
    What wonderful men your parents raised despite the injustice you faced.
    God truly does work in mysterious ways.
    Universal Law always win.
    That law is Karma.
    Karma is real!
    What goes around comes back around.

  • @seanfelder3977
    @seanfelder3977 Рік тому +16

    I am glad he’s our new leader in Harlem nyc. We need new blood and energy

  • @HuffrsZoe
    @HuffrsZoe Рік тому +22

    so happy for him!!!

  • @keishafromscratch
    @keishafromscratch Рік тому +2

    Hearing just the intro just gave me life!

  • @qur4334
    @qur4334 10 місяців тому +1

    🇺🇸 CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU MR SALAAM. YOU REPRESENT ALL OF OUR 😊 BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT, HANDSOME, OPTIMISTIC & RESILIENT YOUNG BROTHERS.. 💪🙏❤️

  • @rhondarockhound622
    @rhondarockhound622 Рік тому +3

    Yusef, I wish you were running for president! Maybe someday? My dad use to say you have to be a liar to be a politician. Don’t ever change-Stay honest.

  • @mariekirchberg1019
    @mariekirchberg1019 Рік тому +8

    Wow! I’m so impressed.

  • @familylifetoo9541
    @familylifetoo9541 Рік тому +1

    Yes he seems so level headed and generous and kind. I pray he can make a great impact on society.

  • @cuthrell
    @cuthrell Рік тому +3

    You know what's crazy, people are still going to hate smh 🤦‍♂️

  • @YolandaSmith-zs1rl
    @YolandaSmith-zs1rl Рік тому +2

    He is such an inspiration. Satan thought prison would break him but it built him . I am in amazement that you standing as a strong man while others who suffer from the demonic animalistic treatment succumb to it . I have nothing but respect for you. I am thankful that your a fighter and a warrior for the cause. May god walk with you; guide you and protect you. Avenging angel

  • @LisaFerguson-jv7ew
    @LisaFerguson-jv7ew Рік тому +3

    Amen this is so true. This remiibds me of Nelson Mandela case.

  • @CoCoFantastique
    @CoCoFantastique Рік тому +5

    An amazing man

  • @HISBestLifeCoach
    @HISBestLifeCoach Рік тому +2

    He is what this country needs as it corrodes from the inside out!

  • @letstalktotorri
    @letstalktotorri Рік тому +6

    #CONGRATULATIONS-ON A SIMILAR JOURNEY AS MANDELA
    #WISHING YOU MUCH SUCCESS ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @angelniquewashington2721
    @angelniquewashington2721 Рік тому +6

    This is AWESOME!!!!

  • @Rafael-oi6dj
    @Rafael-oi6dj Рік тому +3

    I've heard all the time about wrong convictions, but five in one is unique in history

  • @latreasemurray8125
    @latreasemurray8125 Рік тому +1

    May God continue to bless this man!

  • @perspicaciouscritic
    @perspicaciouscritic 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, @CBSMornings, for using the term The Exonerated Five - yes! Central Park Five has a lot of negative connotations and implies guilt.

  • @thirdeyenation9849
    @thirdeyenation9849 Рік тому

    What an Amazing and Intelligent young man. Bless you.

  • @MISSLOVELY_REE
    @MISSLOVELY_REE Рік тому +4

    😢 cory had it the worst bruh I'm praying for mr corey wise he got sexually abused for years I'm glad this amazing brother is running for mayor he deserves it afetr everything the exonerated 5 has been threw

  • @louismenn5579
    @louismenn5579 Рік тому +3

    Listen to how an intelligent man , can express himself, and listen to so called former president Trump speaks, you decide. God bless you my brother.

  • @reneemiles1771
    @reneemiles1771 Рік тому +1

    It's good to see our young brothers show up and show out.

  • @laylaali5977
    @laylaali5977 Рік тому +3

    Inspiring man

  • @Booklook111
    @Booklook111 Рік тому

    I hope everyone, especially our youth, see this video. This man is truly a hero in my eyes.

  • @humairamurtaza9311
    @humairamurtaza9311 Рік тому +2

    What a great man may Allah bless you ❤️

  • @thisisfrusfratingyo
    @thisisfrusfratingyo Рік тому +3

    Please rim for 2024 vs Trump. Joe might not win. But you my friend, have my vote. You have patience, tolerance, bigger goal, you are humanity. Life brought you to this moment. Make it so. The world is not perfect, but with my "Asian" support and your drive, we can make it so. Please run for President 2024. We all human with same hopes and dreams.

  • @theresabell2492
    @theresabell2492 Рік тому +1

    It was time for change. it was time for new leadership all ❤the old leaders needed to go. Congrats to this young man.

  • @sabrinacrayton4679
    @sabrinacrayton4679 Рік тому +2

    Everything that happens to you, Happens for you!
    Yusef Salaam
    Very Deep and true.
    God bless you 🙏

  • @PromessaBrooks
    @PromessaBrooks Рік тому +3

    He looks great!❤

  • @LICIOUS0777
    @LICIOUS0777 Рік тому

    May God continue to bless and keep him… 🙏🏾

  • @ackosobig
    @ackosobig Рік тому +1

    Mr salaam we NEED HIM ON THE BREAKFAST CLUB ASAP WHO AGREES 👍???

  • @nikkilove6128
    @nikkilove6128 Рік тому +1

    God bless him🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @mahogany869
    @mahogany869 Рік тому

    He is the kind of Black leader we need in this country.

  • @Emick1978
    @Emick1978 Рік тому

    This man will do some great things!

  • @zapfilms
    @zapfilms 5 місяців тому

    You are a hero Yusef Salaam.

  • @backupschmliff1156
    @backupschmliff1156 Місяць тому +1

    Just found out about him. He literally admitted to it and said it was fun in the newspaper. How the hell do scumbags like him get to walk free when there are people who are genuinely wrongly convicted?

    • @WokeandProud
      @WokeandProud Місяць тому

      You have no evidence of this dismissed.

  • @marjoriereyes3254
    @marjoriereyes3254 Рік тому

    People like this need to serve

  • @Monica-lh3lp
    @Monica-lh3lp Рік тому +1

    We should put an end to all this racial games of evil.

  • @justinmitchell8343
    @justinmitchell8343 Рік тому +6

    A brother of Phi Beta Sigma!!

  • @aminadagane9456
    @aminadagane9456 Рік тому +1

    Oh so happy for you mr salam!😊

  • @rach24321
    @rach24321 Рік тому

    Amazing human being!!

  • @kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293

    I have been fighting for my who is wrongfully convicted for the last 21 years, so when they were being released from their wrongful convictions, 2002, my husband was just starting his…
    #freemarchello

  • @qur4334
    @qur4334 10 місяців тому +1

    NO LIES SHALL LIVE FOREVER 😊

  • @aliciapitterson2010
    @aliciapitterson2010 Рік тому

    Great interview

  • @joycemansfield1108
    @joycemansfield1108 Рік тому +4

    THIS IS KARMA!

  • @keishafromscratch
    @keishafromscratch Рік тому +1

    I hope he runs for President one day

  • @authorofmyownthoughts4827
    @authorofmyownthoughts4827 Рік тому +1

    OK but But right NOW SEE and Support the TRUTH allow your spirit to be impacted and shout out for justiceSEE,"The Sound OF Freedom".

  • @cheetopuff99_
    @cheetopuff99_ Рік тому

    Theyre story will always break my heart and remind me of the evil nature that human beings can harbor in the mind. I'm inspired to see that he's turning this around and contributing to making a difference in our very unjust and cruel society.

  • @victormuhammad1393
    @victormuhammad1393 Рік тому +1

    Most cops have the military combatant mode mindset. Guardian of the community is definitely what they should be

  • @azadmajors2098
    @azadmajors2098 6 місяців тому

    Great inspirational guy..

  • @billypardew2337
    @billypardew2337 15 днів тому

    It's so embarrassing to put this criminal front and center and have him speak his bulshit when everyone knows he should be under the prison

  • @tinoestrada6825
    @tinoestrada6825 Рік тому +1

    There are some politicians that believe on the old ways and they need to change their thinking because at the end nothing will be left.

  • @Blessed2bhere34
    @Blessed2bhere34 Рік тому

    I watched the Netflix movie about these strong men. I can not watch this film again because of the pain and anger I felt for them and all those black and brown ppl locked up innocently. I literately cried for hours watching this and knowing it could happen to me but that it could happen to anyone. Hope he wins in every race he runs! ❤

    • @russell-gt1dy
      @russell-gt1dy 10 місяців тому

      You should read a detailed account of the trial. Netflix propaganda wayyyyy off

  • @letstalk3980
    @letstalk3980 Рік тому +2

    African Americans need to look long and hard in the mirror and tell themselves the truth . America is not home . Africa , we have been waiting for you for decades now . We need your brains so we can uplight black lives across the world . Nobody want to be associated with a losing race so it’s up to us to make it proud and prosperous!!!! You belt America once you can build Africa once and for all for future generations ❤!!!!

  • @mccummingslatasha
    @mccummingslatasha Рік тому

    This is what you call a champion. You one sir.. keep moving forward. God bless you

  • @peggyokelly2118
    @peggyokelly2118 Рік тому +1

    God is in CONTROL

  • @politely_instrusive412
    @politely_instrusive412 Рік тому +3

    Good

  • @aliciapitterson2010
    @aliciapitterson2010 Рік тому

    That’s Yusuf Salaam,PhD

  • @Monica-lh3lp
    @Monica-lh3lp Рік тому

    Always using folks as a scape goat to justify hate and vengeance.

  • @alanhudson2999
    @alanhudson2999 Рік тому +3

    Sorry Gayle but tht wig gotta go..it’s too big not working for you sorry 😢

    • @samf.s.7731
      @samf.s.7731 Рік тому

      They're really all big ... Because I wear them, I know... They're huge

  • @JosephRutherford-t9n
    @JosephRutherford-t9n 10 днів тому

    No F body is going to convict or accuse me of something I didn’t do because of your skin color or gender identity or anything else because am not going to drop or lower myself to a level where others can take advantage of me.

  • @LonneLou
    @LonneLou Рік тому +1

    In this America, you will always be judged because of the color of the skin that the almighty put up in. Therefore, some americans are bringing the wrath of God upon themselves as judges.

  • @stylefoodwithlaila4914
    @stylefoodwithlaila4914 Рік тому +1

    RIP KALEIF BROWDER