@@BrooklynSaintMickell Yo alot Caribbeans and Africans got the same attitude , yo my own ppl be looking at me like im crazy for saying Im happy just because I dont have statues but i fell like they are the crazy ones
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Brooklyn Saint Mickell is a propagandist for the Preguar U propaganda mill funded by American oligarchs. This is just more of the routine blatant anti-Black propaganda being pushed by Denis Preguar and Ben Shapiro. When Brooklyn Saint Mickell finished serving in the military killing Iraqis he then became and failed at being a Hebrew Israelite street preacher so he changed his grift to throwing his own people under the bus for a paycheck. This guy will do anything for money.
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Many Jews came to America and assimilated into whiteness and still participate in the culture of anti-Blackness in America through the media and also through hate propaganda mills like Preguar U. Black American Decedents of Slavery have no history of subjugating and harming White American Jewish people but White American Jewish people have a lengthy history of oppressing/ harming Blacks in America along with these white gentile counterparts. Black American Decedents of slavery fought Hitler and liberated concentration camps in Europe while the first Jewish senator in American history defeated too the Confederacy during the Civil War. American the only reason certain prominent members of the White American Jewish community backed MLK in his fight for Civil Rights and dismantlement of the Jim Crow legal Regime was because the Nazi Nuremberg Laws in Germany were based on American Southern Jim Crow Laws and they did not want the Jim Crow seed to blow through the wind and germinate on their side of the yard. During the 1950s, 1960, and before the White American Jews controlled much of the commerce in the Black community the same way Arabs and East Asians do today, and the relationship they had with Blacks was an exploitive, attractive, combative, and adversarial relationship. American Jews used the Black community as a springboard into whiteness as an immigrant population. For so long White American Jews have used the Holocaust and European antisemitism as a shield from criticism, and correction. But because of the world and social media showing what Israel is inflicting on the Palestinians the White American Jews have lost this political/ media moral superiority high ground.
@@felipecourtois7883man not to hate or anything but how can you think like this, you fear other people’s opinions so much that you rather live in denial of the truth?
Our culture is the way it is because of racism! You should never forget that truth because no matter what “class” of our people you claim to belong to , you will ALWAYS experience Oppression and Racism. Don’t get it twisted.
@leroyb1876 We have always been our most consistent and insidious enemy. It started in Africa. It starts in our own houses. We are blaming others, often times rightly so, when we often enter the world broken by what has been done to us in our families and communities. We aren't equipped.
@@victoriahardin1560 💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯 I tried explaining this to my friends & family before and it falls on deaf ears as they've normalised dysfunctional behaviour within their family for generations but no problem calling it out in other families🤷...
Sadly there are literally no black men in the building trades in California i.e carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, tile setters, building contractors, auto mechanics, landscapers and so on. also literally zero black women in child care, personal care, housekeeping, interior design, real estate etc. Now compare that to the number of hispanic/illegal immigrants in those trades and you have your answer on one level.This is an economic disaster for the black community. What you all dont need is one more millionaire black basketball players and rappers. How about a million black men and women in the aforementioned building trades and occupations instead.
I don't know where you live but there's no such thing as talking white you need to come to the South and listen to how these white people talk😊 just say speaking correct grammar
Same. I grew up in Colorado Springs. My parents made a big deal of the importance of articulation in communication. When someone black tells a black person that they "talked white" it reveals their inherent sense of inferiority towards whites.
When I taught at an HBCU the then president of the college was far, far, far more interested in the college's sports than he was in its academics. He actually thought the football team could be the Notre Dame of HBCU's.
I'm attending an HBCU now working on my masters in psychology and not one of my professors has ever challenged the victim mentality. It seems more of a place to express our opinions and experiences, however, I've learned more from him in terms of advancing the way I think and view the world more than I have from my school at this point.
Is Notre Dame football profitable? In recent years, it has been reported that the Notre Dame football program generates revenue in the range of $80-120 million annually. This figure comes from various sources, such as ticket sales, merchandise, licensing deals, and their lucrative broadcasting deal with NBC. May 5, 2024.... Money over service to students. It's essentially a business and not an institution of higher learning.
@@kedricwinn4641 I agree with what you've said. And both of us know why ND football is so profitable: reputation(name), the institution it represents, and its vast amount of worldwide alumni support. The HBCU president in question here presided over a small, relatively poor institution whose alumni support was meager at best. Fundraising was not his strong suit--but after I left he did persuade several local businesses to open their wallets in the college's behalf. The result? a new football stadium and new accouterments for the team. The rest of the campus? no improvements. Mind you, this is the same institution that Bill Cosby included last on his list for charitable HBCU donations. When I arrived there I was told no one knew what became of the money. The same man was president. So yes, we need to lose this bourgeoisie mindset concerning sports and tend to the more weightier matters of life.
You’re confusing standards with desire for “whiteness”. Your comment is racist against black people, because it presupposes that no standards exist outside of “talking white”. If white people were to disappear tomorrow, you’d still want those standards or some residue of them at the top of the food chain.
If there was an equal or even adequate parallel alternative to general white society, the desire to be accepted prolly wouldn’t have been so strong. If you see all of the nice things in life as being controlled by whites, you will desire those things regardless of the whiteness attached to it. It’s so easy for us to pass judgement on those blacks that desired the best in housing, schools, or the ability to travel or take vacation safely.
My impression is that he was pointing out how black Americans disproportionately overemphasize sports by far. Whites are known for pursuing study and things that challenge their intellect, despite all the ones among them that do not. Same thing applies to certain other negatives among black people as a result of internalizing racism.
Not true, it depends on access, intelligence and finances. Red necks love sports, hispanics love soccer. I do agree that black boys focus on sports at a very high rate.
@@maaruz1979 the ancient Romans used the games at the coliseum to pacify the people and keep their minds off high taxes, famine , etc . Nothing ever changes , everything just gets relabeled lol.
I used to work for an inventory company , and while at a store doing an inventory I overheard 3 or 4 store employees ( all white btw ) talking about the chances of various teams in the upcoming NFL season . These guys were breaking it down to the level of backup QB's on teams 3000 miles from where we were . As it was also close to the local elections I causally asked out loud to no one in particular " Anybody know who's running for mayor ? " *** crickets *** ( lol ) - true story I swear .
Whites have the wealth, and resources to do that. Most importantly, they look out for each other. That's the difference. Black people can't afford to do what they do, because we don't have their wealth, status in society and the ability to come together.
@@elegantbourgeoisie3977 But it's good to hear from others to understand the base causes of such social failures. This can lead us predicting solutions and finding ways to prevent it in the future. A modern example are the "chavs" in the UK (remember the reports of the soccer hooligans?). They have the EXACT same problem of the lower class Black Americans (huge OOW pregnancy rate, criminal behavior, etc.). And the reason was the same, the welfare state and poor schooling.
As a substitute in a South L.A. elementary I was shocked by the disrespect the students showed me as a white woman. When I told the children they were being racist towards me by not following instructions and being disrespectful, but would straighten up and act right for their black teachers and administrators, they just about lost their mind. I didn't even bother finishing the day. The funny thing is, the school was apparently all out of subs who would put up with their b.s. because the next week who was calling me to come and sub? 88th and Crenshaw if you need to know where.
I'm a white man who lives in a mostly African American community and I see examples of everything you described daily. 20 pair of shoes and covered in jewelry. Don't know basic facts but knows everything about the NFL, NBA, its sad because these people are my friends and community and it pains me to watch someone you know has the potential to go far do nothing but watch football and collect shoes to fit in.
Crabs in a barrel mentality??? However a barrel is not a crabs natural habitat. You mentioned the NFL and NBA but who owns those leagues?? Who are the General Managers and coaches??? If you know about it, show your Black friends those white secrets of wealth!!!
@@hustlaus That's part of the inferiority complex friend. What secrets do you believe the "white guy" is privy to that the "black guy" who LIVES in the same community cannot ALSO tap into? The knowledge of financial responsibility is the fiscal responsibility of that MAN black or white. If one refuses to learn or abide by it that is his burden; not any other man's. P.s:" The Asian, Arab, Indian man does not say the ✌️white man✌️ NEEDS to SHOW them anything. They LEARN from HIM or learn DESPITE him".✌️💯..
This is why" keeping up with the Jones"is never a good idea. Vanity is vain, stop building on emptiness, build the spiritual man. Be content, be honest, be justifiable. Thank you this is my new favorite channel❤❤❤
😂 This is so on point it’s soooo interesting he could see it clearly. That comment about the black college president talking down black people is 100% spot on.
Your comment is dismissive but points to something important. Black people when the book was written up until present day are on the bottom rung of society, especially economically. Which means we can ill afford to be as obsessed with frivolities as other races are. It sucks because we didn’t break us but it’s our job to fix us. It seems unfair to ask a people who were denied certain pleasures because of racism, to now self restrict themselves from pleasures in the name of advancement. But it’s what’s needed nonetheless.
As a person who grew up in an affluent suburb and still live in one as an adult at 53, I have seen the behavior of looking wealthy also among whites, instead of shoes and jewelry it's boats and vacation homes. These people are mortgaged up to their ears and in debt. Also experiencing self-doubt and the need to over compensate. I'm glad I had the parents I did and didn't learn the negative behaviors that plague the black community, it is however very sad to watch! I must say, I'm enjoying your videos and completely agree.
my hubby and i too and yes, he is ordering the book also, this is really giving life, especially here in athens ga. we have been trying to figure out why our businesses are slow with growth where as in atl , just 45 minutes away, it was on fire!
You were a pivotal part of my awakening. Then you left, I am so happy to see you have returned. Stay true to your much needed calling and no weapons form against you will prosper.
We did not develop an inferiority complex during slavery. We experienced and developed, financial disparities, emotional trauma and mass murder on an epic scale.
Our ancestors had an "inferiority complex" imposed on them during jim crow. People want to disregard the FACT that Black Americans have literally, only been fully enfranchised into American society for only 60 years. Very few think about this FACT.
@@onlinesavantwhat exactly is your point? Because we have generations of kids and adults who think ratchetness is our culture and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Not to mention that we weren't always like that.
@onlinesavant if you say so. It sounds like another excuse created for us by yt liberals. Generations of Black people before us functioned relatively well in society, despite their particular hardships. Yet today, we somehow are doing worse despite all our freedoms. And according to you, everybody is supposed to take into consideration that Black people only gained the right to vote 60 years ago? The expectations are too high? You have got to be kidding me. Immigrants do not have the right to vote, and many of them have endured unspeakable tragedies. A lot of them manage to do very well. You can blame the yt man, then use his excuses all you want, but at some point, Black people will have to take responsibility for their actions. Or not. I mean, people also forget that the European/Colonizer had to have help from Africans to get all those slaves. People forget that Africans also held slave auctions for the benefit of the different Europeans who arrived to buy whatever tribes they captured. So sure. If the point is to remember the historical facts that are convenient to the story we want to tell, then I hear you loud and clear.
@@onlinesavantA lazy response. Can you elaborate? Are there statistics or a study to support your claim that this is being disregarded and by whom? Your assertions fall on deaf ears if this is the attitude you choose to express yourself when someone provides a counterpoint to your initial statement.
What people call masculine is often just an adult woman handling adult responsibility. What people call feminine in men is them just being into with their humanity. It isn’t masculine to have power it is simple powerful. It isn’t feminine to be submissive it’s simply submission.
Yes!! I have to teach my children about successful black people. Not the rappers, actors, and athletes. The entertainment aspects of our community has too much relevance and is not a great measure of success. We need to get back to scholarship and academia. Our ancestors are the original poets, authors, mathematicians, scientist, and historians. With understanding, entertainment is okay, but we must approach it with balance. Our essence should not be centered on entertaining the world, but for teaching world, like our ancestors did.
When we, as a people, uphold a standard of dignity and poise, we are not modeling white people. We are modeling our ancestors. When we embrace an inferior mindset, we are then modeling after poor whites. The sub-culture of AA people does not need to be the dominant culture.
This content has be reeling. long before kendrick, i have been conficted with starting a network leading 'not like us' discussions . would love to chat more with you about your research,interest and background. hubby and i are blown away with your videos and have been binge watching
“Not Like Us” is the opposite of what he’s going for in these videos. Kendrick is, in part, lauding the “culture” that has done little good for the long term health and wellbeing of black Americans.
@@Roccofan AGREED to an extent/ this is why i shared my interest in having these specific and strategic conversations following up with real action long before kendrick created this phenomenon trend to elevate his lyrical abilities over drake. it's a phrase that he has now made synonymous with nothing edifying imo
@@cgvccourtneyomega6166 The only real action worth anything is marrying early, having children only within the marriage and staying married. Nothing else will have a material impact in the long term. Also, Drake was much better than Kendrick in that batter. Kendrick made it about race and had his BLM bots do his bidding from there.
2. The economic basis of middle-class status page 43 1. Increasing occupational differentiation of the negro population page 44 2. Occupational status and income page 47 3. Negro business page 53 3. Education of the black bourgeoise page 60 1. Northern missionaries follow the union armies page 61 2. Capitalism and philanthropy page 65 3. Piety, thrift, and respectability page 71 4. From the making of men to the making of money makers page 78 4. Power and political orientation page 86 1. Brotherhood and power page 8 2. Service and the intelligentsia page 95 3. Serving two masters page 105 5. Break with the traditional background page 112 1. Passing of the gentleman and the peasant page 112 2. The renaissance that failed page 119 3. Mobility and money page 124
Note I’m older and have seen some of these things and could add to your knowledge. Let us remember it was a death sentence to show your genius. Even the author has been affected by the severe oppression mentally.
Regarding thrift, frugality, and saving, two things come to mind, one is that during slavery it wasn't totally uncommon to save all year long to buy such necessities as a new pair of pants, shirt, shoes, tools, etc., secondly, that when the Freedmen's Bureau established the Freedmen's Savings Bank in March of 1865 it got off to a booming start with millions deposited by blacks, BUT IT FAILED, and as a consequence blacks (like everyone else that suffered from bank failures, runs on banks, bank closings, financial panics, currency fragility) lost confidence and trust in the banking system, which in turn effected attitudes toward saving itself. Everyone that lived through the era of Lincoln's nearly worthless fiat paper greenbacks and Davis's worthless Confederate notes must've considered money's value to be potentially ephemeral and could be declared worthless at any time. The habit of saving would be dampened by such experiences and have lasting effect as the parents' ways are passed on.
This is utterly fascinating! I didn't know the onset of female family dominance started in the 50s. It certainly wasn't like that with my grandparents. Grandaddy was good and kind to grandma and possessed good judgment, and my grandmother followed his lead. They were quite successful in every way.
Women have always occupied an important role in our african societies. This is our culture as africans. Andd this did not start when the africans were sold as slaves in the new world. No, it started way before even in black ancient kemet (egypt)
I studied E. Frazier as a Sociolgist. Thank you for resurfacing his work. This reminds Me that I have not used My talents as I should. I will leave a blue print and get to work. My apologies Brother Frazier. Im on it 💪🏿
Thanks for your comment and support Mr. Brown. I agree that you should use your talents and help others. We need more people who are thinking like you.
Black psychology and sociology is interesting. It feels reassuring knowing that this has been studied. I am well aware of how much Black folks place status over studies and collective progression. That was partly my experience in college which made it challening to find Black friends who I genuinely connected with. Instead the majority chases a superficial lifestyle of vanity to protect fragile egos.
I was just discussing how a section of blacks who know all entertainment or sports stats. Im so disturbed by it. All that investment, memory, and energy into something so vain, empty 😒
Blacks are into that kind of stuff because they inherited it. Back when black people were not allowed to assimilate into the mainstream culture come and get profitable jobs. They were subjugated just to sports and entertainment. That's why black people mostly do it. Things run down in culture from generations google.
I had a book in 90s " Slavery and the African American- phyic Trauma" by Sultan Latif. If you can find it...get it! Your correct, there are millions of blacks who can memorize sport stats.. just as millions of caucasians.. Sports has been and is an escape from poverty financially and emotional release from daily stress. Im hoping that all these black mulit millionaires will one day, soon own several teams. But I dont believe , they believe in themselves. My niece went to medical school, roommate with asian, she said this woman never left her room..always studying. She told my niece, that if she does not score an A.. her parents will shame her..She also said many asian students have therapist because of scholastic stress.
Blacks are literally just living in a white man world. We worship they god, attend their college/k-12, we play their sports. Us blacks have nothing that we’ve contributed maybe spicy food & that’s it. I hate it tbh & blacks keep lying to themselves”everybody is equal” ha
The brother Chad Dillon that was killed in his Rolls Royce after being a successful seafood restaurant owner... after 8 million dollars in sales for the first 3 years of his business... the brothers persona was that of a rapper than a business man. Listening to you talk... I'm reminded of our need for showing social status... which is very dangerous... private jets, multiple rolls royces, golf carts, mansions, white people rooms... heavy on the social status... low on the security
I can't stand sports. It's so dumb. I remember I used to pretend to understand it just to fit in with people. Now, I have no desire to because it's not helping me in any form. shape, or fashion, it's literally a distraction.
My name is Gudani with a direct translation "To learn" I love the information you are spreading. As a black man I'm beginning to understand that one can be a "niga" subconsciously. The advantage of Knowing always supercedes.
Easily one of the channels of this type of UA-cam. I also like the fact that the host gives you the information and not telling you how to think. Many of us are here for the same reason.
Masculine women/ feminine men- in general, I find this video puzzling. I’m 52 and spent a childhood around parents and elders. In general, this is not something I saw - but I grew up in the rural south. Maybe that’s why.
Not to mention I was totally confused and off put by the weird discussion of "Negro woman's fear of competition of White women" in his commentary. Weird regarding such a statement about 1950's Black women. That was cringe. Sounds like today's red pill men bashing women. A lot of people just letting these odd takes fly by unchecked.
The American Dreams is a facade for most people. America has 8 Ivy League school that's suppose the educate the best of the best that will go on the become leaders in the free world. Yet, in America right now...the 2 candidates that are running for the highest office in the land look at is they both went to community college.
@@quelquun2018 Who said they dont try. But the things mentioned in this video are the results of what they used to think in the 1950's it just came. So we are battling a new generation issue with old generation mentality.
I really don’t care. As long as nobody messes with my money or my family, I could care less. People think a lot of things. There are black people that look at you as less. So what! I keep it moving and it has worked for me. I don’t worry about what people think. I do a job and do it to the best of my ability. I don’t bring that type of negative vibration to myself.
This is the type of psychological synapses that needs to be placed in African American studies, and all of these overnight relationship coaches if they are not reading books about black evolution in the global society then I would not take them serious. You cannot use your personal experience to diagnose the masses you have to have read and you have not considered a historical approach. This is the bomb, all the best to you. Making me proud brother ❤😇 Subscribe.
My experience with Black people for my entire life has been limited to a few childhood friends and acquaintances. The families of these kids would now be considered "sellouts." But even back in the day with peaceful neighborhood integration I noticed that Blacks possessed items in quantity that albeit expensive had little practical use. My dad drove an old Ford to work and the family car was a Chevrolet. The Black neighbor with a similar job owned a new flashy finned Buick, but his house was in disrepair. He wore big gold rings. His wife was a bit more modest. She was of mixed ancestry and did not have kinky hair or I never saw her that way.
Great! This brother Frazer wrote it perfectly already in the 1950s. I'll try to get this book for sure. And I recommend Dr Umar to read this book as well.
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I believe Dr. Fraizer had some valid points, but applying those negative behaviors to the whole Black Middle class boils down to just his opinion. We all know that Black Americans would not have been able to advance just from being average or mediocre. They had no choice but to take their profession seriously.
Your conclusion is nonsensical and it showsyour lack of accountability. Dr Frazer did ot apply his comments to the entire black middle class. But he described the behaviors of the most individuals in this black middle class. In science, you need to generalize to describe a situation. By the way, many of things Dr Frazer wrote about in the 1950s are still present today in the black middle class and you cannot deny tis reality.
@@rafaelw8115 My lack of accountability? I did not say that Dr. Fraizer's points weren't valid. I know about the need to generalize; however, based on the commentary of the doctor's work, I don't see numbers/stats backing up those generalizations in this commentary and I don't have the book to verify it. Fraizer's criticism is that some in the middle class do not look out for the best interest of the community and we overlook this in research. I'm not disputing that we have people in our community that act like this. Yet when talking about these things in this manner on UA-cam, how big is this problem- Those that help versus those that don't? How many is Fraizer talking about that don't help the community. 5%, 30%, 60%? If this is a 5% problem why, is it being discussed as if it's a 60% problem? No, we shouldn't ignore the problems, but we need the whole context or else we'll have a distorted picture. With my initial reply, I only did a surface-level assessment and Fraizer's work and the commentary seemed like an overgeneralization. However, doing a little more digging into Fraizer's work and its criticism, which is a part of the academic process, I see others had similar thoughts.
@@DewayneOh6 Hello, >>I don't see numbers/stats backing up those generalizations in this commentary and I don't have the book to verify it Exactly! Please get and READ the book first before you jump on and express criticism about a work that you haven't read yet.. >>I'm not disputing that we have people in our community that act like this. Yet when talking about these things in this manner on UA-cam, how big is this problem. Come on, be serious. You can easily verify it by yourself even today. There are several well-known wealthy billionaire black Americans. What do these wealthy black Americans do for the mass of black Americans who are suffering? Can you name any wealthy black American today who has built schools or other major institutions for black America? >> How many is Fraizer talking about that don't help the community. 5%, 30%, 60%? Why don't you conduct a study by yourself to find out the percentage? Why do you expect other people to do it for you? >>If this is a 5% problem why, is it being discussed as if it's a 60% problem? First of all, who's discussing it? Is it Frazer who made this UA-cam video that you're watching? So to whom are you addressing your criticism actually?
I remember when me and my cousin teamed up to flip a house. We made a plan for how to go about it, and he insisted that I would run the show. However, he was always trying to one up me.
Just found you this morning and so glad!! Been excited to get off work to binge this channel. Keep it up!!!! This is helping me so much in my historical research. Thank you so much for your hard work, keep it up, we love it!!! 🥰
Boy, lots to say but I want to be brief. This Dr. Frasier seemed pretty contemptuous of middle class 50's Blacks. Teachers wearing mink coats? Professors and other professionals caring more about sports than their professions? Born in the 60's, my experience was that teachers and other professionals of the era certainly deserve more credit than that generalization. The ones I encountered were usually people of good character with deep concerns about the plight of our people. Certainly there are folks today that don't put excellence in integrity and character over other frivolous things but the tone here is questionable. Is URPOISE just another bourgeoisie where this separate group will just look down their noses at the BLACK riff-raff? Perhaps the need, motivation and goal of the movement just has not hit me yet. If it catches on and does some good for us I'm not opposed, just don't see how I can buy into at this point. Also, I'm from the South, been around many White guys that follow teams like Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee etc... and they can quote all the players stats for the major men's sports. Basically, many of the arguments of Dr. Frasier and the presenter seemed off to me.
I agree. They also seem to be incomplete. Meaning, it isn’t an either or thing. You can do both. So, it also seems like people are limiting others in a way they wouldn’t like.
Exactly. This is outdated completely wrong information designed to try to paint the black middle class as the wrong ones. Black youtubers and black twitter should not be trusted in anyway shape or form . From my own experience, it's usually the black lower class that is doing all the harmful behavior to other blacks. This video and this guy are completely about bullshit.
I agree the generalizing is the issue as it is now among BM and BW themselves sadly. 😢 However these observations sting and can't be dismissed, no matter the objectiveness.
The focus on sports or hobbies is HUGE today throughout society. People with social media and You Tube channels make them try to turn their avocation into a profession.
I knew all of this just off of Cognitive consciousness and this book and everything you’re saying confirms, I was right I suspected such things all along but I never understood why people were this way until I heard you quoting that book
My brother thank you so much. I ordered the book and subscribed to your channel. I would also like to add the caribbean negro with soccer and cricket. I am 49 now and I remember hearing as a child my Uncle Lucky [now passed on] who lived in Bermuda would travel all the way to Australia to see cricket matches.
This the section that Brooklyn Mickell spoken about. 9. Society: Status without substance page 195 1. Evolution of society page 196 2. The gaudy carnival page 200 3. Playing seriously page 203 4. From church to chance page 209 10. Behind the masks page 213 1. The mark of oppression page 213 2. Insecurities and frustrations page 216 3. Self-hatred and guilt feelings page 229 4. Escape into delusions page 229
That is because inequality still existed in the 50s. African Americans still had schools which were segregated. The thing is that African Americans found out that the only way they could achieve a level of a middle class, white would be to achieve in sports.
Inequality doesn’t exist. Humans aren’t equal. If we were whites would’ve never been able to conquer Africa the way they did. Blacks wouldn’t be running to white countries to prosper. We gotta stop lying to ourselves & figure out what we’re better in which to me I believe is in our physiology
@@ScottWillock-z2l He just highlighted how AFTER integrating, black students didn't or couldn't keep up to par with their non-black counterparts BECAUSE OF their affinity towards athletics OVER academics.
Is there any wonder why a group of people would gravitate toward industries or entertainment where they were more celebrated & could actually feel a part of & feel good? We are talking about people who have been used, abused, lynched, discriminated against profoundly, had just about everything done to them to destroy them, so now they want to feel better, connected to something that didn't reject them, I get that, I don't blame them. When you have been told by your country that you are inferior, you can't go or do what white people believe is their birth right & only their's with government support & approval why would anyone expect that people who have had this experience of being black in the USA especially in the days before the civil rights bill, make decisions that a person who hadn't ever experienced injustice & discrimination or were free white & 21? When the messages you get are, if you aren't white, you aren't smart, you aren't beautiful, you are less than & you don't qualify, some black people fall in to that trap & look for things that may disassociate themselves from being black. People have different wsys of dealing with pain☹️.
You are referencing one authors opinion. I agree with your comments about this being a generalization. Talk with people who are from that era. I am still alive and many more are that can give you there information about living during this time. Thank you for the knowledge.
Also, my segregated education was strenuous and as thorough as the Carnegie Negro Library provided. I remember being encouraged for excellence from doctors and teachers who worked hard for the community. Use more than one reference for research as your words can be influential.
I have watched several of this man’s videos, and I intend to watch many more. What I don’t understand are the comments telling him to read other books. He has summarized books on most of the videos I have seen. He is highlighting significant aspects of each author’s writings. Take what you want and leave the rest. Better yet, get the books he discusses and do your own research and articulate your thoughts. I appreciate his efforts.
I think this “black consciousness “ you say, is taught. Why not say that blacks don’t want to be left behind instead of, trying to hold the other down. Please do not confuse the middle class with the bourgeois. They are two different people and have two different purposes/ goals. One wants to be better than others and the other is trying to achieve with no intention on leaving others behind.
Don’t get caught up in the trap of thinking that being serious or professional is what really gets you ahead. By all means prioritize your leisure but don’t neglect your job. There is a lot of money that can be made by focusing on things that are more casual as shown in the past 20 years. The way you innovate is by having experience and knowledge of other fields. You can do your best to play the intellectual role and become a good worker. Studying medicine and understanding a lot about sport opens up the possibility to contribute in a meaningful way to sport. Don’t spread the good worker be message please. It’s really not one or the other. I love sport and music and I do much better than most and I’m not even super smart. A lot of people think I am because of what they see on the outside but I’m not living to tick boxes for anyone. I let people think what they want.
These are people who have never intensely studied anything or observers on the outside. You cannot work your way into a system which is already structured and fashioned into their own culture. You either have it or you don't. From my observation, after you get out of the academic filter true innovation comes from both discipline and letting go. You spend hours studying pigeon holed perspectives rather than looking holistically at problems. The same reason why the influencer is not in the mainstream pan African movement is also the same reason blacks of that time and even now have limited success. It is hard, competitive and limited rewards for your hard work. You hit a ceiling where you have to evolve to innovate.
Looks like little has changed, since E Franklin Frazier came out with his book 'Black Bourgeoisie' . Sports and Entertainment is heavily valued in the Black community, well above and beyond all other professions. Speaking clearly and with excellent diction, grammar and syntax is often viewed as being 'too white; 'seditty' and/or stuck up. Striving for personal excellence, on every level, is threatening and can be problematic in personal relationships. Very sad because NO culture/ethnic group has maintained itself and excelled ( as a collective) on such values. Far too many Black people who DO have opposing values often choose to live in solitude and lead independent, quiet lives with minimal contacts. They value privacy and peace over ego and materialism. Thanks for the video.
Black celebrity & athletics being placed upfront vs. our real political needs being placed upfront is all done by design. We @ #ADOS had this uncovered by Tone Talks & Yvettte Carnell almost a decade ago 🙌🏾✌🏾. Come learn, observe, & learn from the best!
Full disclosure: I am a 63 YO gay White man. I grew up in a rural area that was predominantly Black. Most everyone, regardless of ethnicity, was a farmer, worked in animal feed stores, or other businesses associated with farming. My parents were far from perfect, but they treated our Black neighbors the same as they treated White neighbors. My parents saw that everyone locally contributed to the 'success' of the larger community. I recall in first or second grade I said something to a new Black boy on the bus that hurt his feelings (which completely went over my head). The boy, who lived with an uncle and aunt, complained to them when he got home from school. The uncle, a nearby farmer, came over at dinner time and discussed the situation with my father. My father made me leave the dinner table, come out and hear about the man's concern, and made me apologize. It was taken very seriously.
@cgvccourtneyomega6166 It may not make any sense to younger generations, so apologies for that. When we were learning the alphabet, words, reading, etc there was a book (I don't actually know the name of it) about a little boy who was chased by a tiger around a tree and (I think?) the tiger turned into butter? The illustration in the book my parents read me showed the little boy as Black and his name was Sambo. The boy on the school bus sat next to me and said his name was Sammy. I said something akin to 'like Sambo in the book.' I really recall nothing else about that book, but I remember hurting that boy's feelings on the bus. My parents were furious with me.
Interestingly enough I understand the power of words very well! I am a double degree holding journalist, former elected official and owner/director of the The Colored Only cafe here in Athens GA! Let’s connect!
In my opinion we can do that all day but it won't help us advance. It plays into the victim mentality. We need to change our values as a culture bc the white man that caused the disparities isn't going to fix it for us. It's too profitable. I also wanna say I really enjoy his viewpoint and I have literally been sleeping better at night knowing more about our history, why we haven't progressed more, and that there are others out there that feel the same way I do. Also he discusses the mental sickness that white supremacy is and how it fits into the dynamics of race relations from slavery up to current times in many of his other videos. If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to watch. 🤎
Thanks!
Thanks Jeremy. Much appreciated
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Yo alot Caribbeans and Africans got the same attitude , yo my own ppl be looking at me like im crazy for saying Im happy just because I dont have statues but i fell like they are the crazy ones
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Yo My King most doctors are drug dealers that does not sound crazy at all that is the American way lol
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Brooklyn Saint Mickell is a propagandist for the Preguar U propaganda mill funded by American oligarchs. This is just more of the routine blatant anti-Black propaganda being pushed by Denis Preguar and Ben Shapiro. When Brooklyn Saint Mickell finished serving in the military killing Iraqis he then became and failed at being a Hebrew Israelite street preacher so he changed his grift to throwing his own people under the bus for a paycheck. This guy will do anything for money.
@@BrooklynSaintMickell Many Jews came to America and assimilated into whiteness and still participate in the culture of anti-Blackness in America through the media and also through hate propaganda mills like Preguar U. Black American Decedents of Slavery have no history of subjugating and harming White American Jewish people but White American Jewish people have a lengthy history of oppressing/ harming Blacks in America along with these white gentile counterparts. Black American Decedents of slavery fought Hitler and liberated concentration camps in Europe while the first Jewish senator in American history defeated too the Confederacy during the Civil War. American the only reason certain prominent members of the White American Jewish community backed MLK in his fight for Civil Rights and dismantlement of the Jim Crow legal Regime was because the Nazi Nuremberg Laws in Germany were based on American Southern Jim Crow Laws and they did not want the Jim Crow seed to blow through the wind and germinate on their side of the yard. During the 1950s, 1960, and before the White American Jews controlled much of the commerce in the Black community the same way Arabs and East Asians do today, and the relationship they had with Blacks was an exploitive, attractive, combative, and adversarial relationship. American Jews used the Black community as a springboard into whiteness as an immigrant population. For so long White American Jews have used the Holocaust and European antisemitism as a shield from criticism, and correction. But because of the world and social media showing what Israel is inflicting on the Palestinians the White American Jews have lost this political/ media moral superiority high ground.
I'd rather be slapped with the truth than to be kissed with a lie.
That's cool and all, but I imagine you are constantly the odd person out and feel separate from most people bc of that
@@felipecourtois7883 That's where self confidence steps in
@@felipecourtois7883man not to hate or anything but how can you think like this, you fear other people’s opinions so much that you rather live in denial of the truth?
@@marlondavide9343 who did 9-11? Just curious as to ur thoughts
@@odeity7029 what if humans were a genetic experiment whose lives were being monitored by superior species?
As a 54 year old man, this young brother must be saluted! Facts, racism isn’t killing us, our culture and Elites are killing us
Our culture is the way it is because of racism! You should never forget that truth because no matter what “class” of our people you claim to belong to , you will ALWAYS experience Oppression and Racism. Don’t get it twisted.
@leroyb1876 We have always been our most consistent and insidious enemy. It started in Africa. It starts in our own houses. We are blaming others, often times rightly so, when we often enter the world broken by what has been done to us in our families and communities. We aren't equipped.
@@victoriahardin1560 💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯💯🎯 I tried explaining this to my friends & family before and it falls on deaf ears as they've normalised dysfunctional behaviour within their family for generations but no problem calling it out in other families🤷...
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RACISM hasn't gone anywhere-who is more likely to be murdered in their homes by whyte cops???
Sadly there are literally no black men in the building trades in California i.e carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, tile setters, building contractors, auto mechanics, landscapers and so on. also literally zero black women in child care, personal care, housekeeping, interior design, real estate etc. Now compare that to the number of hispanic/illegal immigrants in those trades and you have your answer on one level.This is an economic disaster for the black community. What you all dont need is one more millionaire black basketball players and rappers. How about a million black men and women in the aforementioned building trades and occupations instead.
Same in UK
Excellent.
Not true about Black women not being in child care, there are plenty that have businesses in child care, you cannot generalize like that.
@@cindyb2525 OK, the % is really small compared to the population
@@cindyb2525 dude was wild..."literally no black"......where does he live?
In elementary school I was told that I acted/spoke white. I spoke like my parents, read, and studied🤷🏾♀️
Same here. Grew up on Colorado ❤
I'm so glad to speak the way I speak, not as a "white girl" but as someone that has some sense!
I don't know where you live but there's no such thing as talking white you need to come to the South and listen to how these white people talk😊 just say speaking correct grammar
Same here ✌🏽but I knew what I wanted in life and let no one stop me.
Same. I grew up in Colorado Springs. My parents made a big deal of the importance of articulation in communication. When someone black tells a black person that they "talked white" it reveals their inherent sense of inferiority towards whites.
Same experience
When I taught at an HBCU the then president of the college was far, far, far more interested in the college's sports than he was in its academics. He actually thought the football team could be the Notre Dame of HBCU's.
I'm attending an HBCU now working on my masters in psychology and not one of my professors has ever challenged the victim mentality. It seems more of a place to express our opinions and experiences, however, I've learned more from him in terms of advancing the way I think and view the world more than I have from my school at this point.
Is Notre Dame football profitable?
In recent years, it has been reported that the Notre Dame football program generates revenue in the range of $80-120 million annually. This figure comes from various sources, such as ticket sales, merchandise, licensing deals, and their lucrative broadcasting deal with NBC. May 5, 2024.... Money over service to students. It's essentially a business and not an institution of higher learning.
@@kedricwinn4641 I agree with what you've said. And both of us know why ND football is so profitable: reputation(name), the institution it represents, and its vast amount of worldwide alumni support. The HBCU president in question here presided over a small, relatively poor institution whose alumni support was meager at best. Fundraising was not his strong suit--but after I left he did persuade several local businesses to open their wallets in the college's behalf. The result? a new football stadium and new accouterments for the team. The rest of the campus? no improvements. Mind you, this is the same institution that Bill Cosby included last on his list for charitable HBCU donations. When I arrived there I was told no one knew what became of the money. The same man was president. So yes, we need to lose this bourgeoisie mindset concerning sports and tend to the more weightier matters of life.
@@kedricwinn4641I hear in the billions???
Athletics fund academics, nothing wrong with growing an athletic department to that end.
Your best show ever. We need more engineers, not rappers.
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Saying this with a pic of Richard Nixon is wild!
@@PrinceOnyx Nixon? Learn some history. It's Ronald Reagan.
@@wbw910😂😂😂😂
It'll very a rap group called the Engineers before that happens!!! Spelled InGinearrz😂😂😂
I never understood why these people want to be a part of a system that does not want them? It never made sense to me.
It isn't complicated.
You’re confusing standards with desire for “whiteness”. Your comment is racist against black people, because it presupposes that no standards exist outside of “talking white”. If white people were to disappear tomorrow, you’d still want those standards or some residue of them at the top of the food chain.
That system was all they knew to a certain degree.
If there was an equal or even adequate parallel alternative to general white society, the desire to be accepted prolly wouldn’t have been so strong. If you see all of the nice things in life as being controlled by whites, you will desire those things regardless of the whiteness attached to it. It’s so easy for us to pass judgement on those blacks that desired the best in housing, schools, or the ability to travel or take vacation safely.
YOU EVER HEARD OF JIM KKKROW??? 1860-1965
It’s not just black males that love sports. I work with whites and all they talk about is sports.
My impression is that he was pointing out how black Americans disproportionately overemphasize sports by far. Whites are known for pursuing study and things that challenge their intellect, despite all the ones among them that do not. Same thing applies to certain other negatives among black people as a result of internalizing racism.
Not true, it depends on access, intelligence and finances. Red necks love sports, hispanics love soccer. I do agree that black boys focus on sports at a very high rate.
facts-- it shows that it is the language of the powerless
@@maaruz1979 the ancient Romans used the games at the coliseum to pacify the people and keep their minds off high taxes, famine , etc . Nothing ever changes , everything just gets relabeled lol.
I used to work for an inventory company , and while at a store doing an inventory I overheard 3 or 4 store employees ( all white btw ) talking about the chances of various teams in the upcoming NFL season . These guys were breaking it down to the level of backup QB's on teams 3000 miles from where we were . As it was also close to the local elections I causally asked out loud to no one in particular " Anybody know who's running for mayor ? "
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( lol ) - true story I swear .
White working class,did the same things. I grew up in the 1950's. Everyone lived beyond their means. everyone was materialistic.
Whites have the wealth, and resources to do that. Most importantly, they look out for each other. That's the difference. Black people can't afford to do what they do, because we don't have their wealth, status in society and the ability to come together.
Yes, keeping up with the Jones’. But this channel is focused on the black community, and other communities haven’t ended up the way we have.
And they still do that today, ie, credit card debt. It's an American thing!
@@elegantbourgeoisie3977 But it's good to hear from others to understand the base causes of such social failures. This can lead us predicting solutions and finding ways to prevent it in the future. A modern example are the "chavs" in the UK (remember the reports of the soccer hooligans?). They have the EXACT same problem of the lower class Black Americans (huge OOW pregnancy rate, criminal behavior, etc.). And the reason was the same, the welfare state and poor schooling.
Because essentially this is a class war issue, race is given and pushed and structured to separate us.
Carter G Woodson's Miseducation of the Negro is another classic read.
A must read on the subject!!!
This video actually brought me to tears but I do appreciate you sharing this to help people become more self-aware.
Coder? I’m a go / node developer.
Listening to the first 5 minutes about Blacks and sports knowledge, some things NEVER CHANGE.
@@ManPursueExcellence 😮💨
As a substitute in a South L.A. elementary I was shocked by the disrespect the students showed me as a white woman. When I told the children they were being racist towards me by not following instructions and being disrespectful, but would straighten up and act right for their black teachers and administrators, they just about lost their mind. I didn't even bother finishing the day. The funny thing is, the school was apparently all out of subs who would put up with their b.s. because the next week who was calling me to come and sub? 88th and Crenshaw if you need to know where.
Well guess what there are black students who prefer white teachers over black teachers in my city. So, it just depends.
Regardless of color if you grew up poor you know what this man is talking about
I'm a white man who lives in a mostly African American community and I see examples of everything you described daily. 20 pair of shoes and covered in jewelry. Don't know basic facts but knows everything about the NFL, NBA, its sad because these people are my friends and community and it pains me to watch someone you know has the potential to go far do nothing but watch football and collect shoes to fit in.
White people have 20 pair of little kids to play with, Roman
I am a black woman, and it pains me too!😮
Crabs in a barrel mentality??? However a barrel is not a crabs natural habitat. You mentioned the NFL and NBA but who owns those leagues?? Who are the General Managers and coaches??? If you know about it, show your Black friends those white secrets of wealth!!!
@@hustlaus That's part of the inferiority complex friend. What secrets do you believe the "white guy" is privy to that the "black guy" who LIVES in the same community cannot ALSO tap into? The knowledge of financial responsibility is the fiscal responsibility of that MAN black or white. If one refuses to learn or abide by it that is his burden; not any other man's.
P.s:" The Asian, Arab, Indian man does not say the ✌️white man✌️ NEEDS to SHOW them anything. They LEARN from HIM or learn DESPITE him".✌️💯..
Man dig deeper than your observations
This is why" keeping up with the Jones"is never a good idea. Vanity is vain, stop building on emptiness, build the spiritual man. Be content, be honest, be justifiable. Thank you this is my new favorite channel❤❤❤
Period. Ditto!
But the diseases of our people are not limited to "keeping up with the jones". Listen carefuly to the video.
😂 This is so on point it’s soooo interesting he could see it clearly. That comment about the black college president talking down black people is 100% spot on.
Obama did the same thing during a speech at Morehouse
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This is just basic American life of any race
Not just America, the world
Black Americans make everything about them. They don’t see how weak it makes us look
I agree 100%. The only difference is percentages per nation and ethnicities.
Your comment is dismissive but points to something important.
Black people when the book was written up until present day are on the bottom rung of society, especially economically. Which means we can ill afford to be as obsessed with frivolities as other races are.
It sucks because we didn’t break us but it’s our job to fix us. It seems unfair to ask a people who were denied certain pleasures because of racism, to now self restrict themselves from pleasures in the name of advancement. But it’s what’s needed nonetheless.
@@djdoombot4612 you can start by not being BLACK
I love how God is speaking to me when I pray for understanding! This just showed me what I’ve felt a few months now!! Thank you!
As a person who grew up in an affluent suburb and still live in one as an adult at 53, I have seen the behavior of looking wealthy also among whites, instead of shoes and jewelry it's boats and vacation homes. These people are mortgaged up to their ears and in debt. Also experiencing self-doubt and the need to over compensate. I'm glad I had the parents I did and didn't learn the negative behaviors that plague the black community, it is however very sad to watch! I must say, I'm enjoying your videos and completely agree.
Facts I just responded to the guy in the comment section exactly what you just said 👍🏾
This knocks it out plainly and succinctly
But the diseases of our people are not limited to the "keeping up with the jones". Listen carefuly to the video and don't rush to conclusions.
My father nor my uncles were ever submissive. They were respectful of their wives and all women. Plus they work their asses off every single day
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You call it respectful other men call it submissive 😂
the Black bourgeoisie also revel in self-congratulatory award shows
WoW!! Lol
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My new favorite channel! Been binge watching your videos all day. The book is my cart as we speak!
my hubby and i too and yes, he is ordering the book also, this is really giving life, especially here in athens ga. we have been trying to figure out why our businesses are slow with growth where as in atl , just 45 minutes away, it was on fire!
Same
@@cgvccourtneyomega6166Could it be the transient population due to the strong college town presence.
Great video !!! You are planting the seeds of self knowledge that are vital to the development of Black folks everywhere ...
You were a pivotal part of my awakening. Then you left, I am so happy to see you have returned. Stay true to your much needed calling and no weapons form against you will prosper.
We did not develop an inferiority complex during slavery. We experienced and developed, financial disparities, emotional trauma and mass murder on an epic scale.
Our ancestors had an "inferiority complex" imposed on them during jim crow. People want to disregard the FACT that Black Americans have literally, only been fully enfranchised into American society for only 60 years. Very few think about this FACT.
@@onlinesavantwhat exactly is your point? Because we have generations of kids and adults who think ratchetness is our culture and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Not to mention that we weren't always like that.
@@Theresa0617 My "point" is very clear.
@onlinesavant if you say so. It sounds like another excuse created for us by yt liberals. Generations of Black people before us functioned relatively well in society, despite their particular hardships. Yet today, we somehow are doing worse despite all our freedoms. And according to you, everybody is supposed to take into consideration that Black people only gained the right to vote 60 years ago? The expectations are too high? You have got to be kidding me. Immigrants do not have the right to vote, and many of them have endured unspeakable tragedies. A lot of them manage to do very well.
You can blame the yt man, then use his excuses all you want, but at some point, Black people will have to take responsibility for their actions. Or not. I mean, people also forget that the European/Colonizer had to have help from Africans to get all those slaves. People forget that Africans also held slave auctions for the benefit of the different Europeans who arrived to buy whatever tribes they captured. So sure. If the point is to remember the historical facts that are convenient to the story we want to tell, then I hear you loud and clear.
@@onlinesavantA lazy response. Can you elaborate? Are there statistics or a study to support your claim that this is being disregarded and by whom? Your assertions fall on deaf ears if this is the attitude you choose to express yourself when someone provides a counterpoint to your initial statement.
“football, beer, and above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult….” George Orwell, 1984
Scary beyond belief., it's scary because the human race has not viable counter for this tricknology
Once the Labour Party grew popular among the middle classes, it was all over for the working classes.
Binge watching from Alabama. Just bought this book and I’m diving right into it tonight. Keep up the great work. 🤝🏾
Your content is fascinating. I appreciate the breakdown and your thesis on the BB book. Keep up the awesome work 👏🏽
Masculine women and emasculated men been the norm in black American culture for the longest
Nah that’s an excuse
Duh black Americans are matriarchal 😂
Yep
@@senchodaroola1of1diagnosing an issue is not making an excuse. How can an issue be fixed if it is not acknowledged?
What people call masculine is often just an adult woman handling adult responsibility. What people call feminine in men is them just being into with their humanity. It isn’t masculine to have power it is simple powerful. It isn’t feminine to be submissive it’s simply submission.
Yes!!
I have to teach my children about successful black people. Not the rappers, actors, and athletes. The entertainment aspects of our community has too much relevance and is not a great measure of success. We need to get back to scholarship and academia. Our ancestors are the original poets, authors, mathematicians, scientist, and historians. With understanding, entertainment is okay, but we must approach it with balance. Our essence should not be centered on entertaining the world, but for teaching world, like our ancestors did.
When we, as a people, uphold a standard of dignity and poise, we are not modeling white people. We are modeling our ancestors. When we embrace an inferior mindset, we are then modeling after poor whites.
The sub-culture of AA people does not need to be the dominant culture.
This content has be reeling. long before kendrick, i have been conficted with starting a network leading 'not like us' discussions . would love to chat more with you about your research,interest and background. hubby and i are blown away with your videos and have been binge watching
“Not Like Us” is the opposite of what he’s going for in these videos. Kendrick is, in part, lauding the “culture” that has done little good for the long term health and wellbeing of black Americans.
@@Roccofan AGREED to an extent/ this is why i shared my interest in having these specific and strategic conversations following up with real action long before kendrick created this phenomenon trend to elevate his lyrical abilities over drake. it's a phrase that he has now made synonymous with nothing edifying imo
@@cgvccourtneyomega6166 The only real action worth anything is marrying early, having children only within the marriage and staying married. Nothing else will have a material impact in the long term. Also, Drake was much better than Kendrick in that batter. Kendrick made it about race and had his BLM bots do his bidding from there.
2. The economic basis of middle-class status page 43
1. Increasing occupational differentiation of the negro population page 44
2. Occupational status and income page 47
3. Negro business page 53
3. Education of the black bourgeoise page 60
1. Northern missionaries follow the union armies page 61
2. Capitalism and philanthropy page 65
3. Piety, thrift, and respectability page 71
4. From the making of men to the making of money makers page 78
4. Power and political orientation page 86
1. Brotherhood and power page 8
2. Service and the intelligentsia page 95
3. Serving two masters page 105
5. Break with the traditional background page 112
1. Passing of the gentleman and the peasant page 112
2. The renaissance that failed page 119
3. Mobility and money page 124
The Black Bourgeoisie by Dr. E Franklin Frazier hands down is the definitive work.
Note I’m older and have seen some of these things and could add to your knowledge. Let us remember it was a death sentence to show your genius. Even the author has been affected by the severe oppression mentally.
True Indeed, black intelligence is always put down... but the community loves thugs and divas
I'm from South Africa love your work world wide Siyabonga ukuthula
Regarding thrift, frugality, and saving, two things come to mind, one is that during slavery it wasn't totally uncommon to save all year long to buy such necessities as a new pair of pants, shirt, shoes, tools, etc., secondly, that when the Freedmen's Bureau established the Freedmen's Savings Bank in March of 1865 it got off to a booming start with millions deposited by blacks, BUT IT FAILED, and as a consequence blacks (like everyone else that suffered from bank failures, runs on banks, bank closings, financial panics, currency fragility) lost confidence and trust in the banking system, which in turn effected attitudes toward saving itself. Everyone that lived through the era of Lincoln's nearly worthless fiat paper greenbacks and Davis's worthless Confederate notes must've considered money's value to be potentially ephemeral and could be declared worthless at any time. The habit of saving would be dampened by such experiences and have lasting effect as the parents' ways are passed on.
This book should be required reading in middle schools and high schools.
This is utterly fascinating! I didn't know the onset of female family dominance started in the 50s. It certainly wasn't like that with my grandparents. Grandaddy was good and kind to grandma and possessed good judgment, and my grandmother followed his lead. They were quite successful in every way.
Women have always occupied an important role in our african societies. This is our culture as africans. Andd this did not start when the africans were sold as slaves in the new world. No, it started way before even in black ancient kemet (egypt)
This here my brother:: this is all I ever wanted my brothers to be. Appreciate you letting me see it before I leave here.
I studied E. Frazier as a Sociolgist. Thank you for resurfacing his work. This reminds Me that I have not used My talents as I should. I will leave a blue print and get to work. My apologies Brother Frazier. Im on it 💪🏿
Thanks for your comment and support Mr. Brown.
I agree that you should use your talents and help others. We need more people who are thinking like you.
I read History, Nonfiction, Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. I dress basic and spend frugally. My Gullah Geechee Grandmother taught to be this way.
I loved that show that first taught about your culture.. amazing
Black psychology and sociology is interesting. It feels reassuring knowing that this has been studied. I am well aware of how much Black folks place status over studies and collective progression. That was partly my experience in college which made it challening to find Black friends who I genuinely connected with. Instead the majority chases a superficial lifestyle of vanity to protect fragile egos.
You should read more than one book before running to put it on UA-cam. There is more than one viewpoint from the era.
I was just discussing how a section of blacks who know all entertainment or sports stats. Im so disturbed by it. All that investment, memory, and energy into something so vain, empty 😒
Blacks are into that kind of stuff because they inherited it. Back when black people were not allowed to assimilate into the mainstream culture come and get profitable jobs. They were subjugated just to sports and entertainment. That's why black people mostly do it. Things run down in culture from generations google.
True!
I agree
But it shows our capacity for obtaining and retaining information 🔥😅 imagine putting it to beneficial use
@@iammannaTo use? Really? What's the most popular art again and what does it entail?
You been dropping game King! Appreciate You!
I had a book in 90s " Slavery and the African American- phyic Trauma" by Sultan Latif. If you can find it...get it! Your correct, there are millions of blacks who can memorize sport stats.. just as millions of caucasians.. Sports has been and is an escape from poverty financially and emotional release from daily stress. Im hoping that all these black mulit millionaires will one day, soon own several teams. But I dont believe , they believe in themselves. My niece went to medical school, roommate with asian, she said this woman never left her room..always studying. She told my niece, that if she does not score an A.. her parents will shame her..She also said many asian students have therapist because of scholastic stress.
Blacks are literally just living in a white man world. We worship they god, attend their college/k-12, we play their sports. Us blacks have nothing that we’ve contributed maybe spicy food & that’s it. I hate it tbh & blacks keep lying to themselves”everybody is equal” ha
Small hats control the money, so it will never happen
The brother Chad Dillon that was killed in his Rolls Royce after being a successful seafood restaurant owner... after 8 million dollars in sales for the first 3 years of his business... the brothers persona was that of a rapper than a business man. Listening to you talk... I'm reminded of our need for showing social status... which is very dangerous... private jets, multiple rolls royces, golf carts, mansions, white people rooms... heavy on the social status... low on the security
Pop smoke, posted his address online that’s how they track him and shot him
@@quelquun2018I’m from ATL. Is that what went down ???
Such a shame. He was helping y’all’s community.
I can't stand sports. It's so dumb. I remember I used to pretend to understand it just to fit in with people. Now, I have no desire to because it's not helping me in any form. shape, or fashion, it's literally a distraction.
E. Franklin Frazier’s book was so ahead of its time. I think I may need to an Audible point.
I was on the edge of my seat, during the entire video! I cheerfully shouted!. This was more exhilarating, than any sports game! Thank you!
Competitive if properly educated and led. It's not felted inferiority, but opportunities to engage within and guidance. It's systemic.
My name is Gudani with a direct translation "To learn"
I love the information you are spreading.
As a black man I'm beginning to understand that one can be a "niga" subconsciously.
The advantage of Knowing always supercedes.
Easily one of the channels of this type of UA-cam. I also like the fact that the host gives you the information and not telling you how to think. Many of us are here for the same reason.
Masculine women/ feminine men- in general, I find this video puzzling. I’m 52 and spent a childhood around parents and elders. In general, this is not something I saw - but I grew up in the rural south. Maybe that’s why.
Not to mention I was totally confused and off put by the weird discussion of "Negro woman's fear of competition of White women" in his commentary. Weird regarding such a statement about 1950's Black women. That was cringe. Sounds like today's red pill men bashing women. A lot of people just letting these odd takes fly by unchecked.
I think he refers to the intellectual's knowledge can be a burden with a spirit: Eve in the garden satin came bearing knowledge?
The American Dreams is a facade for most people. America has 8 Ivy League school that's suppose the educate the best of the best that will go on the become leaders in the free world. Yet, in America right now...the 2 candidates that are running for the highest office in the land look at is they both went to community college.
On this day, they found out they dont fool wit yall like that.😮😮😮
Channel is taking off
great content
I love your review of this book! Please continue, more and more!
No matter how wealthy, Educated etc …. you as a blk man or woman you’ll still be look down on as less than.
Ok so that means don’t bother trying? How far is that kind of mentality going to get you ?
@@quelquun2018 Immigrants not trying and American government giving them billions of dollars 😂😂
@@quelquun2018 Who said they dont try. But the things mentioned in this video are the results of what they used to think in the 1950's it just came. So we are battling a new generation issue with old generation mentality.
I really don’t care. As long as nobody messes with my money or my family, I could care less. People think a lot of things. There are black people that look at you as less. So what! I keep it moving and it has worked for me. I don’t worry about what people think. I do a job and do it to the best of my ability. I don’t bring that type of negative vibration to myself.
@@scottwatson4584 that's true. We shouldn't care like that. I Live life for God he got the rest.
This is the type of psychological synapses that needs to be placed in African American studies, and all of these overnight relationship coaches if they are not reading books about black evolution in the global society then I would not take them serious. You cannot use your personal experience to diagnose the masses you have to have read and you have not considered a historical approach.
This is the bomb, all the best to you. Making me proud brother ❤😇
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My experience with Black people for my entire life has been limited to a few childhood friends and acquaintances. The families of these kids would now be considered "sellouts." But even back in the day with peaceful neighborhood integration I noticed that Blacks possessed items in quantity that albeit expensive had little practical use. My dad drove an old Ford to work and the family car was a Chevrolet. The Black neighbor with a similar job owned a new flashy finned Buick, but his house was in disrepair. He wore big gold rings. His wife was a bit more modest. She was of mixed ancestry and did not have kinky hair or I never saw her that way.
They are still living above their means trying to portray an image of wealth.
What’s up Man? I been watching you since 2017. I’m glad you still seeking knowledge. Thank you for your contribution to our awakening.
Great! This brother Frazer wrote it perfectly already in the 1950s.
I'll try to get this book for sure.
And I recommend Dr Umar to read this book as well.
I am Very Happy in seeing the Transformation The Most High Creator has taken you through Brother ,His Spirit has Elevated you past the Non-sense you were part of to a Higher level of Understanding/Comprehension and it's benefiting me in abundance which have cause me to Love you even more & appreciate you.. I Love You Brother and all Praises To The Most High For His Spirit in You🙏🏿
Real talk, shalom
What was he like before??
Brother! Your page is amazing
I believe Dr. Fraizer had some valid points, but applying those negative behaviors to the whole Black Middle class boils down to just his opinion. We all know that Black Americans would not have been able to advance just from being average or mediocre. They had no choice but to take their profession seriously.
I believe it’s meant to be a generalization rooted in truth, with notable exceptions.
Your conclusion is nonsensical and it showsyour lack of accountability. Dr Frazer did ot apply his comments to the entire black middle class. But he described the behaviors of the most individuals in this black middle class. In science, you need to generalize to describe a situation. By the way, many of things Dr Frazer wrote about in the 1950s are still present today in the black middle class and you cannot deny tis reality.
@@rafaelw8115 My lack of accountability? I did not say that Dr. Fraizer's points weren't valid. I know about the need to generalize; however, based on the commentary of the doctor's work, I don't see numbers/stats backing up those generalizations in this commentary and I don't have the book to verify it. Fraizer's criticism is that some in the middle class do not look out for the best interest of the community and we overlook this in research. I'm not disputing that we have people in our community that act like this. Yet when talking about these things in this manner on UA-cam, how big is this problem- Those that help versus those that don't? How many is Fraizer talking about that don't help the community. 5%, 30%, 60%? If this is a 5% problem why, is it being discussed as if it's a 60% problem? No, we shouldn't ignore the problems, but we need the whole context or else we'll have a distorted picture. With my initial reply, I only did a surface-level assessment and Fraizer's work and the commentary seemed like an overgeneralization. However, doing a little more digging into Fraizer's work and its criticism, which is a part of the academic process, I see others had similar thoughts.
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Hello,
>>I don't see numbers/stats backing up those generalizations in this commentary and I don't have the book to verify it
Exactly! Please get and READ the book first before you jump on and express criticism about a work that you haven't read yet..
>>I'm not disputing that we have people in our community that act like this. Yet when talking about these things in this manner on UA-cam, how big is this problem.
Come on, be serious. You can easily verify it by yourself even today. There are several well-known wealthy billionaire black Americans. What do these wealthy black Americans do for the mass of black Americans who are suffering? Can you name any wealthy black American today who has built schools or other major institutions for black America?
>> How many is Fraizer talking about that don't help the community. 5%, 30%, 60%?
Why don't you conduct a study by yourself to find out the percentage? Why do you expect other people to do it for you?
>>If this is a 5% problem why, is it being discussed as if it's a 60% problem?
First of all, who's discussing it? Is it Frazer who made this UA-cam video that you're watching? So to whom are you addressing your criticism actually?
I remember when me and my cousin teamed up to flip a house. We made a plan for how to go about it, and he insisted that I would run the show. However, he was always trying to one up me.
Sad my man mentions this often and I hear conversations it’s appalling really
Just found you this morning and so glad!! Been excited to get off work to binge this channel. Keep it up!!!! This is helping me so much in my historical research. Thank you so much for your hard work, keep it up, we love it!!!
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Boy, lots to say but I want to be brief. This Dr. Frasier seemed pretty contemptuous of middle class 50's Blacks. Teachers wearing mink coats? Professors and other professionals caring more about sports than their professions? Born in the 60's, my experience was that teachers and other professionals of the era certainly deserve more credit than that generalization. The ones I encountered were usually people of good character with deep concerns about the plight of our people. Certainly there are folks today that don't put excellence in integrity and character over other frivolous things but the tone here is questionable. Is URPOISE just another bourgeoisie where this separate group will just look down their noses at the BLACK riff-raff? Perhaps the need, motivation and goal of the movement just has not hit me yet. If it catches on and does some good for us I'm not opposed, just don't see how I can buy into at this point. Also, I'm from the South, been around many White guys that follow teams like Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee etc... and they can quote all the players stats for the major men's sports. Basically, many of the arguments of Dr. Frasier and the presenter seemed off to me.
I agree. They also seem to be incomplete. Meaning, it isn’t an either or thing. You can do both. So, it also seems like people are limiting others in a way they wouldn’t like.
Born in the 70s and my experience is the same, but I can see this in the younger generation though, I smh at some of the teachers my kids have had.
Exactly. This is outdated completely wrong information designed to try to paint the black middle class as the wrong ones. Black youtubers and black twitter should not be trusted in anyway shape or form .
From my own experience, it's usually the black lower class that is doing all the harmful behavior to other blacks.
This video and this guy are completely about bullshit.
I agree the generalizing is the issue as it is now among BM and BW themselves sadly. 😢 However these observations sting and can't be dismissed, no matter the objectiveness.
This book has received criticism for some of the reasons you just highlighted
The focus on sports or hobbies is HUGE today throughout society. People with social media and You Tube channels make them try to turn their avocation into a profession.
25:03 I believe that's WHY they've IGNORED Thomas Sowell for so long!
Nah its because he's a conservative who rejects the victim mentality.
🙏🏾💯Thomas Sowell beast he’s a problem..
Absolutely
I knew all of this just off of Cognitive consciousness and this book and everything you’re saying confirms, I was right I suspected such things all along but I never understood why people were this way until I heard you quoting that book
Same problem before is still here today people need to listen and wake up.
My brother thank you so much. I ordered the book and subscribed to your channel. I would also like to add the caribbean negro with soccer and cricket. I am 49 now and I remember hearing as a child my Uncle Lucky [now passed on] who lived in Bermuda would travel all the way to Australia to see cricket matches.
13:40 This shows the self hatred still present today in wigs and weaves.
I’ve got to get this book.
This the section that Brooklyn Mickell spoken about.
9. Society: Status without substance page 195
1. Evolution of society page 196
2. The gaudy carnival page 200
3. Playing seriously page 203
4. From church to chance page 209
10. Behind the masks page 213
1. The mark of oppression page 213
2. Insecurities and frustrations page 216
3. Self-hatred and guilt feelings page 229
4. Escape into delusions page 229
What are the solutions???
That is because inequality still existed in the 50s. African Americans still had schools which were segregated. The thing is that African Americans found out that the only way they could achieve a level of a middle class, white would be to achieve in sports.
I believe this dude has it in for blacks. It's always the blacks' fault. I don't like that.
Inequality doesn’t exist. Humans aren’t equal. If we were whites would’ve never been able to conquer Africa the way they did. Blacks wouldn’t be running to white countries to prosper. We gotta stop lying to ourselves & figure out what we’re better in which to me I believe is in our physiology
Were you listening at all?? 🤔
I think or I misunderstood you?
@@ScottWillock-z2l He just highlighted how AFTER integrating, black students didn't or couldn't keep up to par with their non-black counterparts BECAUSE OF their affinity towards athletics OVER academics.
You cooked on this one brother. Great presentation
Is there any wonder why a group of people would gravitate toward industries or entertainment where they were more celebrated & could actually feel a part of & feel good? We are talking about people who have been used, abused, lynched, discriminated against profoundly, had just about everything done to them to destroy them, so now they want to feel better, connected to something that didn't reject them, I get that, I don't blame them. When you have been told by your country that you are inferior, you can't go or do what white people believe is their birth right & only their's with government support & approval why would anyone expect that people who have had this experience of being black in the USA especially in the days before the civil rights bill, make decisions that a person who hadn't ever experienced injustice & discrimination or were free white & 21? When the messages you get are, if you aren't white, you aren't smart, you aren't beautiful, you are less than & you don't qualify, some black people fall in to that trap & look for things that may disassociate themselves from being black. People have different wsys of dealing with pain☹️.
You are referencing one authors opinion. I agree with your comments about this being a generalization. Talk with people who are from that era. I am still alive and many more are that can give you there information about living during this time. Thank you for the knowledge.
Also, my segregated education was strenuous and as thorough as the Carnegie Negro Library provided. I remember being encouraged for excellence from doctors and teachers who worked hard for the community. Use more than one reference for research as your words can be influential.
@@debraodom9153 I agree with this.
I have watched several of this man’s videos, and I intend to watch many more. What I don’t understand are the comments telling him to read other books. He has summarized books on most of the videos I have seen. He is highlighting significant aspects of each author’s writings. Take what you want and leave the rest. Better yet, get the books he discusses and do your own research and articulate your thoughts. I appreciate his efforts.
I respect everything this gentleman is saying. Thank you for doing this on behalf of the actual community and our legacy.
Where the heck have you been? Love your points of view! Thanks for introducing 'Black Bourgeoisie'.
Very enlightening young man, thankful for the message
oh yea, you have found yourself a new subscriber. thanks brooklyn. keep it coming !
I think this “black consciousness “ you say, is taught. Why not say that blacks don’t want to be left behind instead of, trying to hold the other down. Please do not confuse the middle class with the bourgeois. They are two different people and have two different purposes/ goals. One wants to be better than others and the other is trying to achieve with no intention on leaving others behind.
“Pinkish orange skin “😂 Set em straight bro!
He's still talking about the curses. He's still talking about the heritage. He didn't leave the faith he just dropped the 1 West Camp doctrine
Actually he's talking about our history, psychology, and sociology. 🤎
What so fascinating is you guys love to talk the curses as if its some badge of honor.
The curse wasn't a heritage. It was actually a rejection
@@Opinlinzand what can we do with this information?
Excellent analysis. Very timely as we are going through these issues YET AGAIN!!!
It has gotten much worse since COVID!!!
Don’t get caught up in the trap of thinking that being serious or professional is what really gets you ahead. By all means prioritize your leisure but don’t neglect your job. There is a lot of money that can be made by focusing on things that are more casual as shown in the past 20 years. The way you innovate is by having experience and knowledge of other fields. You can do your best to play the intellectual role and become a good worker. Studying medicine and understanding a lot about sport opens up the possibility to contribute in a meaningful way to sport. Don’t spread the good worker be message please. It’s really not one or the other. I love sport and music and I do much better than most and I’m not even super smart. A lot of people think I am because of what they see on the outside but I’m not living to tick boxes for anyone. I let people think what they want.
These are people who have never intensely studied anything or observers on the outside. You cannot work your way into a system which is already structured and fashioned into their own culture. You either have it or you don't. From my observation, after you get out of the academic filter true innovation comes from both discipline and letting go. You spend hours studying pigeon holed perspectives rather than looking holistically at problems. The same reason why the influencer is not in the mainstream pan African movement is also the same reason blacks of that time and even now have limited success. It is hard, competitive and limited rewards for your hard work. You hit a ceiling where you have to evolve to innovate.
Looks like little has changed, since E Franklin Frazier came out with his book 'Black Bourgeoisie' . Sports and Entertainment is heavily valued in the Black community, well above and beyond all other professions. Speaking clearly and with excellent diction, grammar and syntax is often viewed as being 'too white; 'seditty' and/or stuck up. Striving for personal excellence, on every level, is threatening and can be problematic in personal relationships. Very sad because NO culture/ethnic group has maintained itself and excelled ( as a collective) on such values. Far too many Black people who DO have opposing values often choose to live in solitude and lead independent, quiet lives with minimal contacts. They value privacy and peace over ego and materialism.
Thanks for the video.
Black celebrity & athletics being placed upfront vs. our real political needs being placed upfront is all done by design. We @ #ADOS had this uncovered by Tone Talks & Yvettte Carnell almost a decade ago 🙌🏾✌🏾. Come learn, observe, & learn from the best!
Full disclosure: I am a 63 YO gay White man. I grew up in a rural area that was predominantly Black. Most everyone, regardless of ethnicity, was a farmer, worked in animal feed stores, or other businesses associated with farming. My parents were far from perfect, but they treated our Black neighbors the same as they treated White neighbors. My parents saw that everyone locally contributed to the 'success' of the larger community. I recall in first or second grade I said something to a new Black boy on the bus that hurt his feelings (which completely went over my head). The boy, who lived with an uncle and aunt, complained to them when he got home from school. The uncle, a nearby farmer, came over at dinner time and discussed the situation with my father. My father made me leave the dinner table, come out and hear about the man's concern, and made me apologize. It was taken very seriously.
what was said? i would like to hear more about this story
@cgvccourtneyomega6166 It may not make any sense to younger generations, so apologies for that. When we were learning the alphabet, words, reading, etc there was a book (I don't actually know the name of it) about a little boy who was chased by a tiger around a tree and (I think?) the tiger turned into butter? The illustration in the book my parents read me showed the little boy as Black and his name was Sambo. The boy on the school bus sat next to me and said his name was Sammy. I said something akin to 'like Sambo in the book.' I really recall nothing else about that book, but I remember hurting that boy's feelings on the bus. My parents were furious with me.
Interestingly enough I understand the power of words very well! I am a double degree holding journalist, former elected official and owner/director of the The Colored Only cafe here in Athens GA! Let’s connect!
bold commentary and bold channel keep doing your thing 👍
Semper Fi brother! Keep spreading knowledge!
Semper Fi to all my active-duty, veteran and retiree brothers who wore the uniform - from an Air Force veteran!
Why not acknowledge white supremacy as being the root of the entire manipulated issue?
In my opinion we can do that all day but it won't help us advance. It plays into the victim mentality. We need to change our values as a culture bc the white man that caused the disparities isn't going to fix it for us. It's too profitable.
I also wanna say I really enjoy his viewpoint and I have literally been sleeping better at night knowing more about our history, why we haven't progressed more, and that there are others out there that feel the same way I do.
Also he discusses the mental sickness that white supremacy is and how it fits into the dynamics of race relations from slavery up to current times in many of his other videos. If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to watch. 🤎
True
Thank you
Why? Would that make it easier for you to accept the truth of why the community is the way it is
@@Theculture162This system isn't meant to genuinely advance people. You have to manipulate it in order to get what you want.
Very good episode, I learned from hearing this. This is truly enlightening.
..."Now let's continue".....