At 15:01 - "I am the heir of a generation of black people who would put on their Sunday best and go places where they knew they'd be bloodied and battered and yet they went anywhere anyway." Powerful and true.
Reading his book: is just so difficult because it is so well written that you feel transported, in a way that you can feel yourself walking along with him, and hearing the people as they speak to him....I am still getting through it, and I love to read, and I think I am brave, but it is difficult.
Coloured brothers and Sisters of America, you're screwed, and this fool ain't gonna do a damn thing for ya! What, we can sit anywhere on the bus, and we've all got iPods, and we can play ball. King, X, Farrakhan, this fool, you're all deluding yourselves! Let's see as the military and police start murdering you all over the next few weeks! From the film New jack City _"What can you offer them? Another "I have a dream" speech?_ _Some of that same shit you ripping off to me?_ _Look where we at. Not a pot to piss in, nor a window to throw it out of._ _You's the fool, old man."_ What kinda goon writes a 40 summary *for Trump?* Is that the best you can do … really? You, my brothers and sister are Royally screwed if that what you think that's the answer !!!!!!!!! 40 page report- facepalm. Your man is dead .. he's dead!! You really think white, racist police are going to change with a 40 page report.
@@utubecomment21 The report wasn't done for Trump. Listen to this, in a different frame of mind. It was the beginning of a beginning, that was written at the behest of President Obama, and I'm sure all of those who contributed to this, did so because it was right to do so. It deserves to be resumed as soon as possible after November. You've got to have a starting point in life, and this goes for everything. You do seem both scathing and angry . I do so wish you weren't.
A significant percentage of the EJI's clients are non-blacks. Do not be deceived; the 'struggle' for light, truth and righteousness is not limited to people 'of color'.
gelgiz HBO has a documentary on his work. I watched it a month ago and I am going to watch it again in light of what happened to #GeorgeFloyd. It addresses lynching and it’s history.
Checkout his recent movie called, Just Mercy... true story. Jamie Fox stars in the truth life movie. His Ted Talk is amazing... he give me hope. That's why I help people leave the system and become sustainable... and live in safe spaces without being terrorized. FreeHousingProject dot com.
I consider this to be the best program on UA-cam. Intelligent, compassionate, respectful and factual. Each one of the interviews are very well crafted. 👍
"Hopelessness is the enemy of Justice. Hope will get you to stand up when you're told to sit down. Hope will get you to speak up when you are told to be quiet." Powerful words by such a wise and deeply compassionate soul. Enjoyed this interview so much!
I love that he says ' hope is the enemy of injustice' and yet we cannot be hopeful in isolation. It is hard to be hopeful in the current environment in the US that is so filled with the opposite.
these videos are such a breath of fresh air. no gotcha questiions, no political crap, just an exchange of ideas and information. This man makes you realize there really could be a light at the end of the tunnel. thanks for posting.
He is nothing more than Al Sharpton with a sharper image and a softer tone. How many whites do you know that are beating blacks? My guess is none. This guy is jet-setting around making money off fake racism. I am not impressed. I work for a living. He lies and cries.
I recently read Bryan Stevenson's book, "Just Mercy." If you haven't read it, you should. Very powerful. What a smart, hardworking, diligent, caring person he is!
TEACH, TEACH, TEACH!!!!! Your heart, work and commitment to the constitution, should be lauded , supported and vehemently protected. May God continue to blessed you and keep you from harm. Mr. Stevenson is the best of the African Diaspora! !!!!!!
the fact that these cops were being filmed and mugged for the camera shows that they felt entitled to the abuse they were inflicting and the fact that it took so long to actually arrest one cop also says the same thing
This makes me so happy that you have Mr. Bryan stevenson on. He is the man we need leading the charge. I need to hear more from you. The time is now..it wasn't then
Mr. Bryan Stevenson is a philosopher and brilliant attorney who is also able to articulate complex matters with the eloquence of the intelligent mind he has. He respects the rule of law that underpins civil society. Thanks so very much for posting this. His opinion is truly informed and informed in truth. As a minister of the Gospel of the truth, Jesus Christ, I hope those interested in the light of truth will listen please. Thanks again for posting this.
Mr. Stevenson offers an intellectual discourse on an emotionally charged issue. He walks the narrow path on the issue, presenting it in truth and integrity without skating over the evolved brutality of racism and racial violence. Leaders with demonstrated ethics should be mandatory.
Years ago, I spoke with a female police officer about a conflict I had with someone (it turned out fine), and she gave me excellent advice on how to deal with the conflict. She listened to what I said and understood my psychology PERFECTLY. I was really impressed. She was self-confident and pragmatic. I think a lot of police lack her intelligence and confidence. I believe the four officers who stood by while George Floyd was murdered lacked the confidence to stop it. One of the HARDEST things in the world is to go against what everyone else is doing and do the right thing because that takes confidence. Another good example of confidence is Captain Brett Crozier. He had to defy his superiors to save the lives of his crew - and he was fired for it. Police have to be willing to take the same risk when they see something obviously wrong. They have to be willing to lose friendships and even their job. I don’t know how this confidence can be instilled in officers, but I bet some European police forces have effective training for this.
The pilice department is a reflection of society. As a former law enforcement officer, almost everyone going in the academy starta out with wanting to help and do good in the communities they have been taken an oath to serve. There are complex things that take place in a police officers mind when doing the difficult police work when out in public. Everything learned at home from your upbringing and all of the academics learned in tge criminal justice classes can be convoluted into what we witness from SOME police today. Some of this is peer pressure...wanting to fit in and be accepted by your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. Some of what yoy see is stemmed from the history of policing meshed with the individual officer needing psychological help with learning how to deal with his/ her own personal problems.
Trump puts his foot on everyone’s neck everyday. The policeman did his version of lynching with Mr. George Floyd. Mr, Stevenson is correct. Thank you for having him on your show.
“We have more capacity now than we’ve ever had before but do we have the same conviction, the same commitment and the same resolve to eliminate bigotry & bias, if we have that then we’ll move to a time where in the future we won’t have to have such conversations” Bryan Stevenson
@Signof Jonah: Sadly, Mr. Stevenson tells the truth, but "white supremacy" and the system it invented and still supports will NEVER, EVER be totally ELIMINATED while we are on this earth living in these evil, SELFISH, sinful bodies. Race relations can only be IMPROVED by an individual CHANGE in the human heart/spirit with the help of God and His Son, Jesus Christ and a person's individual, voluntary CHOICE to change. As I have grown older, I have observed that unconverted people DON'T willingly give up power/status nor admit wrong doing.🤢😢😒😂😂😕
GuyWhoCameInFromtheCold and yet, it isn’t. He does Death Penalty work and it takes YEARS to get anywhere in the Federal appellate system. It is soul-crushing work, and your client’s life is at stake.
It's nice to hear someone thoughtful with some practical ideas, not just virtue signaling by throwing around terms like systemic racism without presenting real and viable solutions like so many others are doing.
I live on the west coast, near a liberal city, which has had over a hundred openings in their department for years. It’s always about getting someone ELSE, to change.
just because someone refers to systemic racism does not mean they are virtue signaling....they may be just identifying it in conversation so people now what they are referring to ....just because someone does not have all the answers on how to proceed should not discount their point about an actual thing
Vernon Hector The term “systemic racism” does not distinguish the people from the system. Is it the system? Is it the people in it? Is it both? Point being, it’s easier to change one, difficult to change the other.
Please circulate this. I believe his path is the right one. How can Christians deny that repentance, which requires acknowledgement of the crime, is required.
Love..Love..Love..This Guy!..I saw this Move "Just Mercy" starring Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx and Mr. Stevenson has dedicated his life to the oppressed people. Not just Blacks but all people. Listen to him speak on TED...💕💖 He understands what's going on very well... I could listen to his gentle voice all day.
We must find a way to change the narrative. Truth and Reconciliation are the only way forward for this Nation. How do we do this in a society that so readily doubles down on it's racism. Any place or forum you go to, whether it's the family dinner table, a conversation between friends or strangers on the street, to platforms like Facebook and Twitter, we find weaponized denial of the truth. I have hope but look to find a way to change these conversations for a more positive, inclusive, equal future for all.
Dear Ms Amanpour, Mr Issacson and Mr Stevenson, Thank you Ms Amanpour pour your very interesting videocasts that touch upon every subject that comes across our desks of reality so to speak. The terrible videos of people losing their life while in police custody is shocking and terrible and wrong. But. There is always a… but. We must wait until both sides of the incident are reported before making judgements that could send innocent people to prison or guilty people free. What is needed right now is for people or all colors to acknowledge that people in free countries can say what they want, but that’s as far as it goes. The message is not getting out there that to harm someone is wrong from any angle you look at it. The people perpetrating crimes of willful harm against others must be held to account, but what is missing is a spokesperson for getting this message across both in your country and the world. We hear time and time again of people willfully hurting or maiming or killing other people simply because of the color of their skin or sexual orientation or political beliefs etc. In the world today there are heads of state as well as twisted individuals who have beliefs that allow them to justify doing atrocious acts, bodily harm or worse to others. Again; what is needed is a new kind of Pope that is not attached to religion but a person who is married to reason and equality and interested in having all people getting treated fairly. Someone must be chosen to get up there on the national stage in your country and all countries and speak to the world’s citizenry that we have no more room for people getting abused, physically harmed, enslaved or killed for the absurd reasons those extremists have used to justify their sordid means throughout the centuries. Let’s find that spokesperson for your county and the world who can be a spokesman for humanity not attached to any belief system other than for the well-being human community. Let’s get someone who people can relate to that speaks reason and fairness as the new way ahead for the human family. We need a person who speaks as a human being to other human beings about the fact that there is no more room for harming anyone of any race, color or creed. It's an opinion. Peace
Stevenson's work is such an appreciated potent legacy. Buoys the spirit to see diversity and breadth of peaceful resistance now. Wonder if every community in country could have scheduled truth and reconciliation weeks where systematic space for listening happens with trained facilitators/mediators until each and every community offers whatever each can to repair great injustices.
This was such an insightful discourse!!! Thank you Mr. Stevenson for you courage, passion, empathy, determination among other to help us get the recognition we deserve. May God continue to cover and bless you.
Repentance is definitely the first step. Police officers apologising on behalf of their predecessors and I think government officials would be the best start.
I like the wholesome comments. I’m so sick of seeing awful hate on these videos. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a nice safe space to go to where you can learn and see people that are also trying to learn❤️. Bryan deserves an award!
I love what Bryan Stevenson says about repentance - the police showing up at the lynching memorial signs for public apologies for the terroristic acts/lynchings, that the police of those days failed to keep there citizens safe - RIGHT ON!!! great idea!
Bryan - That 'fiction' came from the Papal Bulls and the Doctrine of Discovery. Read Steven Newcomb's book Pagans in the Promised Land. Until colonization is understood there will not be any racial justice.
@Peggy Wiley do you understand what colonization is? Have you researched it? Or are you just commenting because you see the word Pagan and have an assumption about it?
I barely sleep at night anymore, implements under my pillow, stirring at every bump n sound! I swear, I will NOT open the door if they knock. Why would they be at my door anyway!?! I think I have PTSD!
The revolution is being televised on UA-cam,😢🎢😷humandemic inferno of justice and liberty denied 2020m🎯 warrior instead of guardians of the community😢😭 mother mother there are far too many of you crying, brother brother there's far too many of you dying🎶🎵🎶
I watched the bus burn in Al. That was the day the narrative changed for me. I have been in an interracial marriage for 43 yrs. that is proximity. My hope is found in Jesus Christ and His Church. I have been out of my comfort zone in my professional and personal life. Part of our time was spent living in a town in IL in the 90’s until 2013 that was like Al in the 60’s. My husband was the first Black man to do many things professionally and personally in that city.I know we helped change the narrative in the city and churches.Our thirty yr old dau has an interest in going to law school. She will be visiting from Pheonix this month and we will be going to museum. Bryan I would add one more solution to being a change agent. 5) prepare and equip yourself in the area that God calls you. This is implicit in your presentations but your not staying out of the law library and learning all you could about various aspects of law was part of your preparation. We returned to Anniston Al after being gone for 37 yrs. we attend the most integrated church we have ever seen in any of the various States we have lived in. I hope one day you will come to speak in our city of Anniston Al. I hope one day my children get to meet you and I pray they are beginning to understand their racial injustice scares are medals and they are better equipped to go forward on their individualized journey. Thank you for all you do.
Hi Dianne, wonderful to hear this. It's good to hear that you have a lived experience of what Bryan Stevenson passionately communicates at every chance he gets to talk. Here's a rare and honest commentary on how we can continue the dialogue going forward that I found very crucial to have. Hope you can read that and share with others you come across. humanparts.medium.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-white-ally-469bb82799f2
It Seems as usual the trump/Barr/Sessions GOP took down the task force website! The Koch's wanted everything Obama and our government did to help and improve our peoples lives, health and safety I. Every agency destroyed!
At 15:01 - "I am the heir of a
generation of black people who would put on their Sunday best and go places where they knew they'd be bloodied and battered and yet they went anywhere anyway." Powerful and true.
Excellent discussion! Bryan Stevenson is insightful and articulate. More people need to hear from him.
Reading his book: is just so difficult because it is so well written that you feel transported, in a way that you can feel yourself walking along with him, and hearing the people as they speak to him....I am still getting through it, and I love to read, and I think I am brave, but it is difficult.
Stevenson is the leader America needs. He understands well the history of the black struggle and explains it calmly and with great power.
That he is!!!
Coloured brothers and Sisters of America, you're screwed, and this fool ain't gonna do a damn thing for ya! What, we can sit anywhere on the bus, and we've all got iPods, and we can play ball. King, X, Farrakhan, this fool, you're all deluding yourselves! Let's see as the military and police start murdering you all over the next few weeks!
From the film New jack City
_"What can you offer them? Another "I have a dream" speech?_
_Some of that same shit you ripping off to me?_
_Look where we at. Not a pot to piss in, nor a window to throw it out of._
_You's the fool, old man."_
What kinda goon writes a 40 summary *for Trump?* Is that the best you can do … really? You, my brothers and sister are Royally screwed if that what you think that's the answer !!!!!!!!! 40 page report- facepalm. Your man is dead .. he's dead!! You really think white, racist police are going to change with a 40 page report.
@@utubecomment21 The report wasn't done for Trump. Listen to this, in a different frame of mind. It was the beginning of a beginning, that was written at the behest of President Obama, and I'm sure all of those who contributed to this, did so because it was right to do so. It deserves to be resumed as soon as possible after November. You've got to have a starting point in life, and this goes for everything. You do seem both scathing and angry . I do so wish you weren't.
A significant percentage of the EJI's clients are non-blacks. Do not be deceived; the 'struggle' for light, truth and righteousness is not limited to people 'of color'.
He is truly dedicated ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
“Think of themselves as warriors rather than guardians”. Such an important perspective
A famous leader of seminars for cops literally co-wrote a book called _Warrior Mindset._ They are constantly trained to think this way.
Guardians for ALL in their communities. Requires fear of God to speak out.
@@LisaBeergutHolstcall out speakers for cop training. We don't want warriors. They are creating a war on their own people.
And Mr. Stevenson (prefers) to make his home in Montgomery, Alabama of all places. For THAT alone he gets my respect ! 💌
Being a civil rights attorney is not an easy job. Lots of risk and an uphill fight. Keep up the important work!!!!❤️
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You probably already read his book, if you didn’t read his book. He is an amazing person and a great writer.
gelgiz HBO has a documentary on his work. I watched it a month ago and I am going to watch it again in light of what happened to #GeorgeFloyd. It addresses lynching and it’s history.
Cause devils zR OUT of MISCHIEF MAKER'S CAVES 👿🐍😷🐛👺👹
What an astonishingly great orator. This guy speaks with such certainty and direction. I’ll bet he’s a great lawyer to watch in court.
“Just mercy” - the movie based on his book is now available and free. He is amazing in court!
Checkout his recent movie called, Just Mercy... true story. Jamie Fox stars in the truth life movie. His Ted Talk is amazing... he give me hope. That's why I help people leave the system and become sustainable... and live in safe spaces without being terrorized. FreeHousingProject dot com.
Thank you for this interview and thank you Mr Stevenson for your leadership.
"Police see themselves like Warriors, and not Guardians" Such a TRUE STATEMENT!!! this Man is so wise and eloquent in his speech. Makes me Proud!!! :)
Yesssssss!!!!
He should be the head of the department of justice
Trump would never have Bryan Stevenson in the Justice Department. Stevenson is too compassionate and intelligence.
PERIODT
He is so courageous and wise.
Yesssssssss
GREAT interview! We must hear more from Mr. Stevenson. Such a brilliant mind.
Mr Stevenson is a voice for these times.
I am thankful for his courageous commitment to justice. I just love him. He sets such a high bar!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️🍓🍓🐩🍓🍓🙏🏽
I consider this to be the best program on UA-cam. Intelligent, compassionate, respectful and factual. Each one of the interviews are very well crafted. 👍
I agree and have admired Christiane Amanpour's work for decades.
Did you see the show last night? Explains a lot!
PBS thanks for such great programming!
"Hopelessness is the enemy of Justice. Hope will get you to stand up when you're told to sit down. Hope will get you to speak up when you are told to be quiet." Powerful words by such a wise and deeply compassionate soul. Enjoyed this interview so much!
I love that he says ' hope is the enemy of injustice' and yet we cannot be hopeful in isolation. It is hard to be hopeful in the current environment in the US that is so filled with the opposite.
Brian Stevenson is freaking awesome! Beautiful human being!!!❤
Yayyyyyyyyyyyu @ BRYANT ❤
Amen🙏🏿
these videos are such a breath of fresh air. no gotcha questiions, no political crap, just an exchange of ideas and information. This man makes you realize there really could be a light at the end of the tunnel. thanks for posting.
What a remarkable human being and scholar!! TY!
Bryan Stevenson is a true Humanitarian give him the Noble Peace Prize.
He is nothing more than Al Sharpton with a sharper image and a softer tone. How many whites do you know that are beating blacks? My guess is none. This guy is jet-setting around making money off fake racism. I am not impressed. I work for a living. He lies and cries.
I recently read Bryan Stevenson's book, "Just Mercy." If you haven't read it, you should. Very powerful. What a smart, hardworking, diligent, caring person he is!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mr. Bryan Stevenson, is a real American Hero! He’s so intelligent and Courageous!
Thanks so much for being such a source of knowledge, Mr. Stevenson.
TEACH, TEACH, TEACH!!!!! Your heart, work and commitment to the constitution, should be lauded , supported and vehemently protected. May God continue to blessed you and keep you from harm. Mr. Stevenson is the best of the African Diaspora! !!!!!!
This conversation was so necessary. The questions were thoughtful and probing. The responses left me feeling a sense of hope and direction.
Everyone should read Stevenson's book entitled Just Mercy.
Good recommendation. I read the book. Excellent
@@luciavalente1002 I'm glad to know that you read it. Another that you might already have read is Dog Whistle Politics by Ian Haney Lopez.
@Blue Toile It might be audible now. Good Luck
Thanks for the recommendation.
Yes, they should.....but keep aspirin and tissues handy...still - read it!
the fact that these cops were being filmed and mugged for the camera shows that they felt entitled to the abuse they were inflicting and the fact that it took so long to actually arrest one cop also says the same thing
Mr. Stevenson I want to thank you so much for being a voice for the man who were not able to use their voice.....I salute you🙏🏽
Incredible interview! Thank you so much for thoughtful and inspirational programming!
Bryan literally dedicates his life to solve injustice. God bless you man
Mr. Bryan Stevenson,
Please keep beating the drum for justice.
God bless you,
CH
This makes me so happy that you have Mr. Bryan stevenson on. He is the man we need leading the charge. I need to hear more from you. The time is now..it wasn't then
This man is a national treasure!!
Mr. Bryan Stevenson is a philosopher and brilliant attorney who is also able to articulate complex matters with the eloquence of the intelligent mind he has. He respects the rule of law that underpins civil society. Thanks so very much for posting this. His opinion is truly informed and informed in truth. As a minister of the Gospel of the truth, Jesus Christ, I hope those interested in the light of truth will listen please. Thanks again for posting this.
"Yes We Can" is a commonly accepted axiom. Mr. Bryan Stevenson is on point when he poses the question: "Will We?".
Mr. Stevenson offers an intellectual discourse on an emotionally charged issue. He walks the narrow path on the issue, presenting it in truth and integrity without skating over the evolved brutality of racism and racial violence.
Leaders with demonstrated ethics should be mandatory.
Mr Stevenson has good insight and capable to pilot the change badly required on Law Dept
I will definitely continue to listen to all he produce!
Years ago, I spoke with a female police officer about a conflict I had with someone (it turned out fine), and she gave me excellent advice on how to deal with the conflict. She listened to what I said and understood my psychology PERFECTLY. I was really impressed. She was self-confident and pragmatic.
I think a lot of police lack her intelligence and confidence. I believe the four officers who stood by while George Floyd was murdered lacked the confidence to stop it. One of the HARDEST things in the world is to go against what everyone else is doing and do the right thing because that takes confidence.
Another good example of confidence is Captain Brett Crozier. He had to defy his superiors to save the lives of his crew - and he was fired for it. Police have to be willing to take the same risk when they see something obviously wrong. They have to be willing to lose friendships and even their job.
I don’t know how this confidence can be instilled in officers, but I bet some European police forces have effective training for this.
The pilice department is a reflection of society. As a former law enforcement officer, almost everyone going in the academy starta out with wanting to help and do good in the communities they have been taken an oath to serve. There are complex things that take place in a police officers mind when doing the difficult police work when out in public. Everything learned at home from your upbringing and all of the academics learned in tge criminal justice classes can be convoluted into what we witness from SOME police today. Some of this is peer pressure...wanting to fit in and be accepted by your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. Some of what yoy see is stemmed from the history of policing meshed with the individual officer needing psychological help with learning how to deal with his/ her own personal problems.
What would Jesus do
@@aliciadaley7764the threatening tattoos are a HUGE peer pressure. Looks like a prison gang. Acts like inmates.
The knowledge!! I could listen to him all day....
The legislators should shut up and spend more time listening and educating themselves
I just watched Just Mercy and loved it, rewatched it.
Trump puts his foot on everyone’s neck everyday. The policeman did his version of lynching with Mr. George Floyd. Mr, Stevenson is correct. Thank you for having him on your show.
This man was born at the right time in history. He’s well educated and soft spoken if anyone can get the tide to change, I am betting on him.
This brother is my real life Superhero: Bryan Stevenson 👌
THANK YOU MR. BRIAN STEVENSON!!!
“We have more capacity now than we’ve ever had before but do we have the same conviction, the same commitment and the same resolve to eliminate bigotry & bias, if we have that then we’ll move to a time where in the future we won’t have to have such conversations” Bryan Stevenson
At 6:24. "Slavery never ended in 1865... it just evolved"
@Signof Jonah: Sadly, Mr. Stevenson tells the truth, but "white supremacy" and the system it invented and still supports will NEVER, EVER be totally ELIMINATED while we are on this earth living in these evil, SELFISH, sinful bodies. Race relations can only be IMPROVED by an individual CHANGE in the human heart/spirit with the help of God and His Son, Jesus Christ and a person's individual, voluntary CHOICE to change. As I have grown older, I have observed that unconverted people DON'T willingly give up power/status nor admit wrong doing.🤢😢😒😂😂😕
@@elainesmith7512 , YOU ARE SO RIGHT!! BUT, WE MUST STILL FIGHT FOR JUSTICE UNTIL JESUS COMES OR CHANGES THE HEART OF THE WICKED.
@@teresawicks-kq3bq I TOTALLY agree with you, but , from observing this world, it will be with the return of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Brilliant, because he makes his vision appear so easy to attain..so simple
GuyWhoCameInFromtheCold and yet, it isn’t. He does Death Penalty work and it takes YEARS to get anywhere in the Federal appellate system. It is soul-crushing work, and your client’s life is at stake.
Thank you for your inspiring talk
It's nice to hear someone thoughtful with some practical ideas, not just virtue signaling by throwing around terms like systemic racism without presenting real and viable solutions like so many others are doing.
I live on the west coast, near a liberal city, which has had over a hundred openings in their department for years. It’s always about getting someone ELSE, to change.
just because someone refers to systemic racism does not mean they are virtue signaling....they may be just identifying it in conversation so people now what they are referring to ....just because someone does not have all the answers on how to proceed should not discount their point about an actual thing
Vernon Hector
The term “systemic racism” does not distinguish the people from the system. Is it the system? Is it the people in it? Is it both? Point being, it’s easier to change one, difficult to change the other.
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Thank you for your enlightened message!
Thank you for this history and hope.
Amen to what Stevenson’s saying!
Can’t wait to work with this man.
His inspiring book is phenomenal. (Available at bookstores, online, & Audible)
Please circulate this. I believe his path is the right one. How can Christians deny that repentance, which requires acknowledgement of the crime, is required.
I believe you can only proceed with this if you have experienced GRACE
Bryan Stevenson... You were comprehensive in your presentation of this history!!! EXCELLENT!!! BRILLIANT!!! EXTREMELY WELL STATED !!!
Yessssssssss I totally LOVE HIS COMMENTARIES ❤
Please read Mr. Stevenson’s book, Just Mercy. Words fail me to describe how enlightening it has been. Just read it.
Thank you for these powerful lessons.
Love..Love..Love..This Guy!..I saw this Move "Just Mercy" starring Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx and Mr. Stevenson has dedicated his life to the oppressed people. Not just Blacks but all people. Listen to him speak on TED...💕💖 He understands what's going on very well... I could listen to his gentle voice all day.
Well spoken, and some excellent ideas for policing going forward. Here’s hoping this is taken on board by all cities...
This is so well thought out it’s actually inspiring. I agree wholeheartedly with everything this man had to say.
“NO MO TALK”-Willie D
He has a GREAT Ted talk...
@Kit Kat Thank you!
Truly fantastic! Thank you so much!
Just want to say I've just watched the movie just mercy and you
Bryan Stevenson are some boy a living legend
Truth-Reconciliation-Reparation (HOPE)
What about RECENT lynchings, where local coroners decided this was suicide? What young black man in the USA would choose THAT method to kill himself?
I read his amazing book JUST MERCY.
We must find a way to change the narrative. Truth and Reconciliation are the only way forward for this Nation. How do we do this in a society that so readily doubles down on it's racism. Any place or forum you go to, whether it's the family dinner table, a conversation between friends or strangers on the street, to platforms like Facebook and Twitter, we find weaponized denial of the truth. I have hope but look to find a way to change these conversations for a more positive, inclusive, equal future for all.
Dear Ms Amanpour, Mr Issacson and Mr Stevenson, Thank you Ms Amanpour pour your very interesting videocasts that touch upon every subject that comes across our desks of reality so to speak. The terrible videos of people losing their life while in police custody is shocking and terrible and wrong. But. There is always a… but. We must wait until both sides of the incident are reported before making judgements that could send innocent people to prison or guilty people free. What is needed right now is for people or all colors to acknowledge that people in free countries can say what they want, but that’s as far as it goes. The message is not getting out there that to harm someone is wrong from any angle you look at it. The people perpetrating crimes of willful harm against others must be held to account, but what is missing is a spokesperson for getting this message across both in your country and the world. We hear time and time again of people willfully hurting or maiming or killing other people simply because of the color of their skin or sexual orientation or political beliefs etc. In the world today there are heads of state as well as twisted individuals who have beliefs that allow them to justify doing atrocious acts, bodily harm or worse to others. Again; what is needed is a new kind of Pope that is not attached to religion but a person who is married to reason and equality and interested in having all people getting treated fairly. Someone must be chosen to get up there on the national stage in your country and all countries and speak to the world’s citizenry that we have no more room for people getting abused, physically harmed, enslaved or killed for the absurd reasons those extremists have used to justify their sordid means throughout the centuries. Let’s find that spokesperson for your county and the world who can be a spokesman for humanity not attached to any belief system other than for the well-being human community. Let’s get someone who people can relate to that speaks reason and fairness as the new way ahead for the human family. We need a person who speaks as a human being to other human beings about the fact that there is no more room for harming anyone of any race, color or creed. It's an opinion. Peace
We must continue to have Hope! Hope allows you to have Faith!
Thanks Amanpour and Co for sharing such thought provoking and much needed conversations, ideas perspectives and topics great job!
Stevenson's work is such an appreciated potent legacy. Buoys the spirit to see diversity and breadth of peaceful resistance now. Wonder if every community in country could have scheduled truth and reconciliation weeks where systematic space for listening happens with trained facilitators/mediators until each and every community offers whatever each can to repair great injustices.
This was such an insightful discourse!!! Thank you Mr. Stevenson for you courage, passion, empathy, determination among other to help us get the recognition we deserve. May God continue to cover and bless you.
We have more “CAPACITY” but do we have the conviction!!!!!! Faith with out Works is Dead....Let us Show our FAITH BY OUR WORKS!!!
Superlative. Thank you.
Bryan Stevenson for President !
Stevenson for President
Repentance is definitely the first step. Police officers apologising on behalf of their predecessors and I think government officials would be the best start.
GOD Bless Him 😇🙏🏼
I like the wholesome comments. I’m so sick of seeing awful hate on these videos. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a nice safe space to go to where you can learn and see people that are also trying to learn❤️. Bryan deserves an award!
Brilliant assessment, well presented and clearly identifying the shift in police training.🖤🇨🇦
And Still We Rise...….
I love what Bryan Stevenson says about repentance - the police showing up at the lynching memorial signs for public apologies for the terroristic acts/lynchings, that the police of those days failed to keep there citizens safe - RIGHT ON!!! great idea!
All respect, Mr. Stevenson. Please continue this legal work and education. Always glad when you are a guest speaker. Repentance is key.
Bryan - That 'fiction' came from the Papal Bulls and the Doctrine of Discovery. Read Steven Newcomb's book Pagans in the Promised Land. Until colonization is understood there will not be any racial justice.
@Peggy Wiley do you understand what colonization is? Have you researched it? Or are you just commenting because you see the word Pagan and have an assumption about it?
I'm in total agreement with Mr Stevenson--especially the police sheriffs, because it all starts and ends with leadership..not rocket science!
Great interview. Thank you.
I barely sleep at night anymore, implements under my pillow, stirring at every bump n sound! I swear, I will NOT open the door if they knock. Why would they be at my door anyway!?! I think I have PTSD!
The BIG APOLOGY is WAY overdue.
The revolution is being televised on UA-cam,😢🎢😷humandemic inferno of justice and liberty denied 2020m🎯 warrior instead of guardians of the community😢😭 mother mother there are far too many of you crying, brother brother there's far too many of you dying🎶🎵🎶
Bryan Stevenson has absolutely earned the Nobel Peace prize. His legacy will be a lot of selfless acts that will shine throughout history
I watched the bus burn in Al. That was the day the narrative changed for me. I have been in an interracial marriage for 43 yrs. that is proximity. My hope is found in Jesus Christ and His Church. I have been out of my comfort zone in my professional and personal life. Part of our time was spent living in a town in IL in the 90’s until 2013 that was like Al in the 60’s. My husband was the first Black man to do many things professionally and personally in that city.I know we helped change the narrative in the city and churches.Our thirty yr old dau has an interest in going to law school. She will be visiting from Pheonix this month and we will be going to museum. Bryan I would add one more solution to being a change agent. 5) prepare and equip yourself in the area that God calls you. This is implicit in your presentations but your not staying out of the law library and learning all you could about various aspects of law was part of your preparation. We returned to Anniston Al after being gone for 37 yrs. we attend the most integrated church we have ever seen in any of the various States we have lived in. I hope one day you will come to speak in our city of Anniston Al. I hope one day my children get to meet you and I pray they are beginning to understand their racial injustice scares are medals and they are better equipped to go forward on their individualized journey. Thank you for all you do.
Hi Dianne, wonderful to hear this.
It's good to hear that you have a lived experience of what Bryan Stevenson passionately communicates at every chance he gets to talk.
Here's a rare and honest commentary on how we can continue the dialogue going forward that I found very crucial to have.
Hope you can read that and share with others you come across. humanparts.medium.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-white-ally-469bb82799f2
A criminal should never be judged by the colour of their skin.
Why do all these interviews start with, "Tell us your emotions." ? Emotion will be evident in the intellect.
How about the kid who was hung up in a tree across from the fire department in LA, lets talk about them when they happen..
Where can the public find the recamendations.
It Seems as usual the trump/Barr/Sessions GOP took down the task force website! The Koch's wanted everything Obama and our government did to help and improve our peoples lives, health and safety I. Every agency destroyed!
It's just like mathematics, miss any of the steps and you won't be able to solve complex math problems.
Bryan Stevenson definitely does deserve and have earned a Nobel.