The Benign Neglect, Anti-Black Racist policies, trick-bag reparation scams will NOT be Tolerated by this generation!!! The Democrats (and the Republicans) were told that the road to the white house is the Black Agenda GETS the Black Vote!!! "Cut The Check" GETS the Black Vote!!! or COUCH 2024!!! They heard us the first time!!! They hear us Now!!! Now, don't you think it's time to address Lineage Based "Direct Cash Payment" Reparations specifically for Foundational Black American, FREEDMEN descendants of United States of America Chattel Slavery? You're well aware of American slavery and the legacy of that and that we were never compensated or given restitution. So, when America ended slavery, it didn't do for us what it did for literally everybody else. It made them whole. It gave them compensation. We were just turned loose in a society that was making laws against us the entire time and still continues to do so. So, what I'm saying is that it was never rectified and that is the cause, the root cause of our current condition today is this ongoing practice of perpetuating what occurred, rather than remedying it. So, they remedied it for everybody else. Now whether or not, how they used it is a different matter. You know when you talk about the Indian casinos and what not, well they gave them their reparations and they can use it however they want to. You can have your opinions about that, but nobody took care of ours and we're talking about from chattel slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, prison industrial complex. You know we keep going after period after period of time of targeting us and taking our wealth from us and giving it to the White Society and at no point restoring that? - Jason "The Black Authority" Black "We have no permanent friends. We have no permanent enemies. We Only have permanent interest" -Professor BlackTruth. #B1 #WeAreTheBlackMedia No Reparations!!! No Vote!!! No Kidding!!! CUT THE CHECK!!!... #CutTheCheck #LineageBasedReparationsAcrossTheBoard #NoTangiblesNoVote #FoundationalBlackAmerican #FBA #BlackFREEDMEN
I'm a white guy in his fifties and I've had my ups and downs good and bad but I've never had to struggle to be heard, counted or recognised. Watching and hearing these men speak of their struggles and hopes brought a tear to my eye. Tonight I will invite my children to watch these men speak and I hope it will be a eye opener because though my children are good and I believe colour blind they are not aware of the ignorance and hatred that festers in the world even today. They are old enough (teens) to take on board the powerful message and ensure that they add themselves to what is morally right and good and to ensure that their world moves forward for everyone and no person is left behind or dismissed because of the colour of their skin. 2022 and the world is still not a fair place and it is a well meaning but apathetic majority who hold the key and they still need a nudge/push.
More than a nudge is needed. We need people such as yourself to be a champion for black men and women in spaces and conversations where we aren't. Be a change agent for us. Share with your neighbors, coworkers, organizations.
I respect and appreciate your sentiments sir and fully believe they come good place. And with that I have one simple request. . . Please do away with this notion of being "color blind." As a person of color, I want you to fully observe and acknowledge my color. There's nothing wrong with my color so it doesn't have to be ignored. We all can, and do, see each other's color, it's physically impossible not too! Now the moral thing to do is not treat each other like crap simply because of the skin color we see. And that part I know you got covered. Thank you for that.
Nobody trying to talk over each other. Nobody getting overly emotional, no deflecting, actually doing the things they’re discussing. This is beautiful.
That's what real men do...too many effeminate men these days. Satan has watered our men down. Come back, men! And for the ones still standing, we salute you 👏 🙏🏼 Yah bless!
Great men! The fact that Dr MLK had so few words to share, despite coming into this meeting with a national acclaim speaks so much about his humility and respect for others. Proves it certainly wasn't about only him!
No, it was not only about Dr. King. I found out with just a little reading that there were many, many organized black civil rights groups. One was the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, which was led by Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Dr. King mentions that group and Rev. Shuttlesworth in his "Letter from the Birmingham City Jail."
I agree..This discussion by intelligent well meaning men is not what is going on today.. The trash that is out there under the guise of "journalism" that claims to be objective "reporting" of the "news"..Useless wrangling of men of corrupt minds, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain"..1 Timothy 6:5.. From such turn away..
I was lucky to have been around in the 60s and saw many such elegant discourses. Looking over as to what passes as such today is pretty disgusting. I was lucky enough to have a teacher as a high school sophomore in 1964 who encouraged - and mentored for us - in his current events class as to how and why it was necessary. Thank you Mr. Lee.
MLK was a God Fearing man, his abilities were showcased in his ability to do that and see value in his colleagues...All of those men were Role models, something we are surely lacking today.
Watching the way how these African American men conducted themselves with respect and had meaningful conversations without raising they voices to get points across, makes me evaluate myself and learn.
All of this just to be treated fairly. Just to be treated like a human being. Just to not be discriminated against by the color of our skin. It’s mind blowing!
Dude did you see the pic at 1: 23 time stamp? That black guy holding JFKs hand like he made a deal? Around all those white people? He's gotta be crazy huh?
Yes but what is also mind blowing is the state of many of our people today. These men would be turning in their grave at the squandered opportunity of many American born blacks smh.
Absolutely disgusting,.. these are the old gatekeepers.. Noble Drew Ali said be careful cuz your own brother will enslave you. You must comply with Leviticus 25:10 and this has nothing to do with religion but the actual law. Your god-given earthly and divine rights has been taken away.
What an incredible conversation. This is what they should have played for us in high school history class. This is what I should have been taught. Thank you for making it possible for my education to get more well rounded 20 years later.
Unless you saw it on tv the day it aired, there was no way to access this film at that time, who would have been so brave to ask to borrow this film! So share it now.
@@lindawright595 there is so much history of ill treatment of black Americans that America is ashamed of. They've been concealing the truth for decades. Yet the government still finds a way to continue its behavior. America is Satan's den
It is so pleasant to see and hear these INTELLIGENT BLACK MEN represent the black community so eloquently. Thank you for introducing us to some of the not too well known unsung hero's who had given up so much of themselves to make life better for their people. Thank you for this upload. I salute you and them both !!🖖
An incredible time capsule. I wish we had leaders today who were half as intelligent, informed and able to express the truth as well as these men were 57 years ago.
I disagree that the problem is that leaders (and I assume you mean leaders in the civil rights cause) today are not as good. The problem is that the issues today are the same as 1963. Voting rights suppression, unequal schools, police misbehavior -- almost nothing has been resolved in those 57 years. .... If I understand your incorrectly, and you mean the quality of our elected leaders, then I agree with you.
@@brianarbenz1329 correct- elected officials. Also this was in February, just weeks after the last election.cycle which was , in part, characterized by incredibly debased rhetoric and cringeworthy debate, and, a mob insurrection!
Everyone is polite and so brilliantly putting their points of views across. Dr. Martin Luther King is just awesome! Every word he speaks is so impactful, his words just penetrates your soul!
Born in 87 all the people I speak to that are my age can only name 1 of these blk leaders... 🤦🏽♀️ on this panel. I'm making sure mine are well informed... knowing this is where lots of blks have to start 🤷🏽♀️
Mr Hoffman is the kind of guy who never grows old. These men spoke with an impressive diction, a calm voiced-wisdom, and a studied-eloquence, fully aware of the wild mobs watching them, and ready to pounce, and kill. One giant activist missing: Mr Malcolm X.
At this point these groups - the Urban League, SNNC, NAACP and Dr. King - and Malcolm X had little in common. This was about a ‘peaceful’ march on Washington, something he wasn’t espousing at the time.
@@fifthbusiness1678 that's because peace wasn't offered him. He taught more truth in 1 sentence that all the so- called whites did for a lifetime. So- called blacks needed then as now to separate from the evils of his country.
Yes, at this time he was too militant thinking for them, he wanted to protect and fight when attacked, Martin and them wanted peaceful protest, but after his trip to Mecca meeting with real Muslim people of all colors (race) he saw anew view of the religion and began to change and that was not well received by his organization.
These men are so deserving of respect. I admire what they are saying and the measured way they are speaking, calmly, steadily and strongly speaking the truth.
A rare privilege to sit around the table and listen to GREAT MEN. Each with their distinctive angle of representation, instrumented by their unique character, and open expression of collective harmony in supporting each angle for the common good of equal treatment of all.
Why not today, why not an informed and a better way, i have seen a movement that says All lives matter, does that include Americans lives only? Or , in American our lives as a whole (first)?
@@jackpalance9509 And Republicans cut all social funding... Remember how MLK requested the Fed gov to put hands in its pockets and fund a proper integration of Black folks into mainstream America..? Republicans always frustrated that MLK vision.. After the riots, black communities were left to rot and street gangs came to fill the vacuum... US Fed dropped the ball..Look at how West Germany "funded" the integration of East Germany
@@christianlendo7787 In the end A "proper integration" came through the changing of of the hearts and minds of the American people. Government couldn't solve the problem. You make it seem as if the riots came due to Republican budget cuts?Are you talking 65? 68? When? 65 was Watts(police brutality) 68 was the assassination of MLK. The Riots were inevitable. But LBJ didn't hesitate on sending in those federal troops on the rioters. Goldwater had a vision of integration but since he was a smaller govt. Candidate he had a different plan than what ended up going through.He would have won in 64 but Johnson rode the coattails of Kennedy's death. On to modern history: One Modern Republican that I do happen to know that massively helped black people is Donald J Trump. He funded historically black colleges indefinately so colleges wouldn't have to beg the govt every year for funding. That is a good thing.Also, he (unlike Clinton/Biden) signed prison reform to let alot of people (many happened to be black punished under the 1994 crime bill) to get a second chance by reducing and commuting sentences. Look at the case of Berniece Johnson as just one.Another good thing.When he comes back we can ALL get to winning again! Good day.
Unfortunately it is now 2024, and the very subjects discussed are still being addressed! It is because the root cause has never been addressed in this society which is White HATE and until it is addressed and destroyed the Society will destroy itself.
The way they conducted themselves was very high level...so genuine in their expression purely no secret agenda...they put every thing on the table....Honestly !!
The amount of people saying how blown away, how intelligent, how pleasant the nature of this conversation was just shows the level to how blacks have been portrayed in media since forever and how hidden history is
@@OmniCheeksss it’s not our generation propping them up, it’s mainstream industries propping them up and the sheep follow. And like you said they are celebrities.. they only offer entertainment in most cases
@@helens3677Yes, it’s sad. Especially how today’s news media look to ill-informed and unqualified Black entertainers to articulate the political and social issues within the Black community.😢😢😢
Why wouldn't their oratory skills be amazing? This implies you're amazed they can even speak. That is never said about a group of yt men sitting around talking s**t! It's not a compliment. It's condescending when you say that about any Black person. Black people born in America speak English. Period!
@@ruthieworldtravels Don't be ridiculous. Far more people be "axing" questions today than are articulate within this community. That's why men such as these who are extremely articulate present such a contrast to the present day. You act like these men are representative of the typical when in fact, they are not.
@@mrmixitup6128 While those men were not a total representation of the Negro population at that time, due to the lack of access to a full and/ or quality education; the same can be said about Caucasian people as well . Your perception that this is an anomaly within the Negro community in that era or this one, comes from the fact that television was dominated and controlled by educated White people who did not highlight their less intelligent members of their race, but used television as a weapon to deliberately paint a negative view of Blacks by only televising what most would consider to be negative. Dr. Martin Luther King was not the only student who graduated Morehouse. These were not the only prominent, articulate speakers of their race in the 60s. History has proven that. Even before this, the Tuskegee Airmen, were all articulate college grads. Furthermore, based on the fact that Blacks/ African Americas and all other Americans are educated on a larger scale today, I would surmise that the number of people as a nation are way more articulate. If you are only looking at one subset of data, you only get a partial view of reality.
NEVER Before Seen or Under-Publicized Pre-Meeting of these Great Black Men and Social Leaders BEFORE the Historic March on Washington (1963). Thank you for sharing! This is so sad that as one who grew up and went through School integration, None of this discussions or TV footage was shown to us at the time - or since!! I have copied the link so that others may become aware of its existence. Thank you again, so very much for sharing it with us!
The reason why non of this discussions o r TV footage was shown to us, the same issue of "denial" we suffered today, to this date, people get very unconfortable to discuss racism and they would swear they are not racist, however it continues to be a tradition to tolerate racism
And that's a shame; it speaks to the fact that there is no sincere effort to move forward. The hypocrisy of America. It started with the founders saying one thing and doing another, and it continues today.
David Hoffman is a National Treasure!! What a great piece of History! Sometimes we get caught up in the present and fear and hope for the future and miss the important messages that exist from the past.
Well said! Thank you for this post. “Against injustice” not people against people. Attacking the problem and situation. Contrary to the inequality movements of today.
When you consider the violent intensity and stressful urgency of the moment in which they lived, it's astonishing to witness the level of intellectual rigor, even-handed analysis, and reasoned passion they portrayed throughout their dialogue. In every arena, articulate, reasoned, and empathetic leaders that take decisively strategic action bring amount monumental societal transformation (i.e. JFK/ American inclusivity, Steve Jobs/technological democratization, Muhammed Ali/athletic social activism). In our pursuit of a more united America where every citizen has the opportunity to realize their highest ambitions, let us elect leaders that exemplify the intelligence, humility, and selflessness that these men so elegantly exhibited throughout their discourse.
Tough times breed tough characters. It's an old saying I think! These men were strategic and speaking about real societal issues and not just sentimental and personal needs.
Interesting discussion! James Forman was my elementary school teacher for a semester about a year or 2 before this was recorded. As a youngster I was very impressed by his analysis of current world situations. When JFK, then Dr. King and RFK were assassinated, I lost hope. It wasn't until years later when I found faith in God that my hope in possible change was rekindled.
I was in college in 1963 and remember those days and controversies vividly. 1964 I made it to Washington for the Lincoln Memorial demonstration. It a different time in our history. Dixiecrats ruled Congress. State’s Rights was code for not accepting the intended social reforms of Reconstruction. There were traditional liberals in the Republican Party, not just wealthy “property” owners (aka oligarchs) in Congress. Perhaps most importantly, talking out loud about these issues was encouraged by college administrators. We had debates, teach-ins, and snack bar conversations - often heated. On the whole deep differences, such as the history of slavery and a social justice that included forms of restoration, were debated civilly. Bill Buckley style conservatives were on the rise It’s a long story on how the we got from there to here, where conversation, a debate of the issues of the have ceased to exist. The return to informed civil debate, where heart felt differences are discussed without the animus and vitriol of today is needed - where policy discussion and debate trumps political power as an end in itself is sorely needed. The cynical dumbing down of the intelligence of voters and overheated passions have led to pure power plays in national politics. the voice of the nation has been muted if not totally silenced. It’s up to us, the average voter, to change the political culture of the day. Democracy works when voters know their voices count where expressed at the poll. I so believe. Any potential can be made real when we believe it can. Anything else defeats us before we even begin. I’m RE inspired by the moral courage expressed in this 1963 clip. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@JoePalau Dear Mr. Palau, It’s easy to see you were in your prime during our countries most defining moments of the 20th century! Your recall on “ Informed Civil Debate “ seems fresh in your mind? As of my 66 birthday coming in September, I was just a young boy during this era. Your sharing your recall on Dixiecrats, State Coding, and ( oligarchs?) seems such eerie similar to today. As a man who has been grossly uninformed politically until 3 years ago; ( buried in religious dogma) was wondering if there are book(s) suggesting that there’s perhaps a pattern defining the probable ups and downs of such “ weaponize politics “ if you will…..? In an effort to educate myself in this era of the dumbing down and muting you mentioned, perhaps reading such social statistics may bring me up to speed in understanding where we fit in today’s political climate. Sadly, I have only had one chance to cast my vote for president since my defection from an out of touch cult. Free now to practice my art, I also would feel rem missed if somehow if I didn’t attempt to recapture the “ moral courage “you observed with these 5 distinguished gentlemen. Better late than ever I say…… I have a innate feeling that the human race will come to terms with the proverbial elephant in the global room….. namely, common sense. Granted, it may take the next 10 generations or so….. seems….. the last to evolve….. is our ego gene?..lol Anyway sir, thanks for your candid feedback……enjoy these beautiful days….. life…… is a sweet miracle!!
I'm just a young lad that appreciates something that is more than cheap entertainment on UA-cam and to be honest, it's much more fulfilling than the simple dopamine boost i get from most UA-cam.
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I am truly amazed by this televised dialog that's over 60 years old. I never even knew this existed and if you realize that this is prior to one of the greatest moments in American history. What an important video by this man. I salute you sir you are a great conscience provoking human being. I believe this is the most important youtube video I have ever watched and will cherish for life. My kids will watch it with me believe that 🙏
Where were the inspiring women? Women are 53% of our population. When nothing but men sit around a table, the female voice is not heard, and that is a BAD thing, whether it’s in 1963 or today.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful conversation between these dedicated Civil Rights leaders. The odds were against them, but they fought bravely for our civil and human rights.
For those who are concerned, there’s a bill on the table in VIRGINIA,to remove MLK from school curriculum, Rosa Parks has been removed from Texas curriculum smh 🗳💙
He carried himself very maturely. He was an old soul. Autopsy revealed that the stress he endured was evident in the condition of his heart. His heart was of a 60 year old man. He was tired and carried a lot.
One of the things I would like to see going forward, is that as a society, we stop referring to Black history as just that: "black history". It is American history and shouldn't be marginalized to a particular month or holiday. When we do this it diminishes the many accomplishments and contributions that we have made to this society! We are Americans too; not apart from the whole.
I actually like the term black history. It pin points the discrimination and racism particularly toward the blacks. It's also American history. However, there is a significant distinction.
Sir, I tip my hot for you because people in general and the younger generation in particular need to know the history without any distortion. When some refuse to let students be taught about history without being truncated, you have the courage to publish such valuable material. God bless you.
I love this more than I can possibly put into words. This is the kind of meeting of minds that we are missing today. We need thought like this today. ., it would preclude so much injustice and loss of fact( displaced by fiction).
Big props to our ancestors, and/or elders who stood for something back then and still today! We have no idea just how rich and enthralling our heritage is imo
This is an incredible conversation!! Today it seems so surreal. Thank God for all the courageous men and women of all colors that stood for Civil Rights Bill.
When I watch old film like this I see people comment about how terrible it all WAS. Then when I watch new clips on current issues and events I see comments full of excuses, ignorance and unfiltered racism...and it shows that what WAS still IS.
Thank you for posting! This is also impressive because you have different Black voices and ages working together towards a common goal. Dr. Martin L. King,Jr. said that this was not about black against white. Many called these leaders agitators and troublemakers because they wanted all people to have the same rights. We need more of these type of leaders. There are those who want to take our social state back to the 50’s. When they began to talk about prosecution of police brutality that is clearly racially motivated I got tingles down my spine because of what is just now taking place. There are some progress that is being made, but we still have a long way to go.
James Forman was wonderful to listen to- what a wonderful and unique space of time. Thank you so much for sharing this clip. I am hopeful for continuing justice and change for all people who have been left in the margins.
Powerful, messages from true leaders who fought for their rights and ours. Times have differently changed but the struggle continues . 2022 and look we are at no positive solutions but diversity.
So very happy to see this over half a century later. I grew up in the South and I am SURE this panel discussion did not air on southern television stations. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽
David I don't know how often you may read these, but I just want to say thank you for your channel. The things you post here are rich with depth and incredibly thought provoking that encourages, and never fails to produce, quality discourse. A lot of kids my age, trying through their own channels and platforms to add color to the world, can learn a great deal from you.
The Statement and Belief of the Head Of The NAACP saying he "Believe's They (The Government) Will Solve It" absolutely blew my upon hearing that.. Wow!! But what a Great Panel of Great Men & Great Americans.. Great video that should be part of curriculum for Middle School and High School Students.. Great stuff man!! Wow!!
If James Baldwin had been invited to this conversation it absolutely would have made this conversation so much more dynamic. Notice that when Baldwin is referenced it take a different tone.. Overall, this is so historically profound and still so sorrowfully relevant today.. Thanks for the post Mr. Hoffman.
There is only 1 problem: Where were the solid women? Women are 53% of our population. When nothing but men sit around a table, the voices of women are not heard, and that’s a bad thing.
Thank you for posting this video. I thoroughly enjoyed the wise yet artistic way these gentlemen spoke. I noticed how they engaged with each regarding each topic that was brought up. They were honest and concerned about everything.
WOW David Hoffman, thank you for keeping this recording in tact and for sharing it. While I was not alive when the meeting occurred I fancied myself up on black history, I had no knowledge of this meeting. Again Thank you for sharing
This is a rare opportunity to listen to the leaders of these organizations, at a time that was important to the shaping of the nation. Their contribution immeasurable, their passion obvious, and their intelligence and eloquence appreciated to this day. Thank you David Hoffman for uploading this gem.
This appearance was just before Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech at that same Washington march they talk about in this show. It was obvious Martin had a lot of stress inside him. You could see the stress in his face. He knew he was risking his life everytime he appeared anywhere. But, that man didn't care about risks. He only cared about his mission. No wonder Martin has a national holiday in his name in the United States.
Thank you Mr Hoffman for posting such a timely, intelligent and informative discussion between six African American intellectuals, which as you very rightly stated resonates to the experiences of Black people today, not just in USA but around the world. Greetings from UK.
Thanks for this. A time when people could sit and have a civilized discussion. A focused discussion, no one looking at messages on a cellphone or wrist watch. Times have really changed....
This brought a tear to my eye. I have shared the link to this video with my children and loved ones. I hope they can reflect on these messages; recognise how far we have come since 1963; yet recognise that the journey is far from over. We must never forget the words of these wise men and must always strive for equity enabled through love for fellow humans. Discrimination should never be allowed; ignorance must be never be accepted; and the limiting of human rights is an absolute catastrophe.
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We've made some decorative changes in general, but the core problems remain and in some cases have greatly worsened. It doesn't substitute for actual change necessary to create the conditions necessary for sustainable & equitable society. I believe we have embraced more demons than angels at this stage and those that "govern" are profiting from perpetual discord. Completely new leadership will be required at this point to move the ball forward.
Well said , I'm staggered that any decent american could of watched this back then and not woke up the next morning and not demanded change because it seems in 2022 the struggle continues.
@@stephaniebutler7300 No doubt you are correct. But still, they should have been recognized and rewarded for all the work they did in the background. And have them sit around the table too, which in 1963 was not even seriously considered by the patriarchal power structure which pretty much ran the world.
I am saddened to hear the experience and plight of the blacks during that period! It’s so heart warming and touching to hear these highly intelligent and articulate gentlemen express their ideas and thoughts with so much dignity and pose. Truly a league of extraordinary gentlemen in any group or race of people! Thank you David.
David, we are contemporaries, and we agree on so many things, unlike most of our peers who have changed with media manipulation. These films you are presenting show history as it really was, unlike the propaganda on our airwaves today. I've told everyone I know about your channel. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment Chuck. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that UA-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker
What a beautiful, poignant and perennial conversation! I am very happy they all lived to witness the fruits of their efforts, beginning with the March on Washington that same year and the passage of the Civil Rights Act the following year and passage of the (now defunct!) Voter Rights Acts in 1965. The discussion around whether the white racist would prefer to see America go down, rather than see integration go up really hits home today, as we see these same white racists prefer the death of democracy over the spread of progressive, egalitarian legislation. I'm now going to read the Wiki articles for each of these American heroes.
@@ruthieworldtravels Only a pessimist could be so far off the mark with such a comment. The only one missing here: A. Phillip Randolph. They saved the nation from turning into a pile of ash and rubble. This is a major achievement because it was ready to go up in flames at any given time back then. A real tinderbox. In another example they helped to land a plane that was ready to crash and burn, but as skilled co-pilots, working together, they pulled off a crash landing in which only one was killed, Dr King, but many survived rather than the majority perishing in flames. They held sway with a great many people ( one of them giving one of history's greatest speeches) and are secured with honored places in history, which critics cannot deny. You had to be there, paying attention, to know this. Kudos to this journalist for his priceless stewardship of this document ...
Thank you for making accessible this important testimony on a chapter of history that is still being written ― when it should have been closed long ago by the very evidence of its human dimension.
Thank you Mr. Hoffman for your humanitarian, social justice efforts. The human issues you've captured over the decades are national treasures that will continue to make a positive difference in this nation long after we've passed on. Your entire adult life has been purpose-driven for the greater good. You're a gift to this nation and to this world.
If this was broadcast live in 1963, it cannot be greater than 60 years old. Nonetheless, this is an outstanding historical piece and thank you for posting it.
The most stimulating and instructive discussion I ever heard. Five brilliant men with insight and solutions for America's greatest human rights failures, before 1963 and still 2023. Trying to save the soul of America.
Just four years later this is what some black leaders felt. Very angry -
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Thank you sincerely for having the pure heart you have! I pray that your inspiration travels to the hearts of many, no matter the ethnicity!
The Benign Neglect, Anti-Black Racist policies, trick-bag reparation scams will NOT be Tolerated by this generation!!!
The Democrats (and the Republicans) were told that the road to the white house is the Black Agenda GETS the Black Vote!!! "Cut The Check" GETS the Black Vote!!! or COUCH 2024!!! They heard us the first time!!! They hear us Now!!!
Now, don't you think it's time to address Lineage Based "Direct Cash Payment" Reparations specifically for Foundational Black American, FREEDMEN descendants of United States of America Chattel Slavery?
You're well aware of American slavery and the legacy of that and that we were never compensated or given restitution. So, when America ended slavery, it didn't do for us what it did for literally everybody else. It made them whole. It gave them compensation. We were just turned loose in a society that was making laws against us the entire time and still continues to do so. So, what I'm saying is that it was never rectified and that is the cause, the root cause of our current condition today is this ongoing practice of perpetuating what occurred, rather than remedying it.
So, they remedied it for everybody else. Now whether or not, how they used it is a different matter. You know when you talk about the Indian casinos and what not, well they gave them their reparations and they can use it however they want to. You can have your opinions about that, but nobody took care of ours and we're talking about from chattel slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, prison industrial complex. You know we keep going after period after period of time of targeting us and taking our wealth from us and giving it to the White Society and at no point restoring that? - Jason "The Black Authority" Black
"We have no permanent friends. We have no permanent enemies. We Only have permanent interest" -Professor BlackTruth.
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No Reparations!!! No Vote!!! No Kidding!!!
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I'm a white guy in his fifties and I've had my ups and downs good and bad but I've never had to struggle to be heard, counted or recognised.
Watching and hearing these men speak of their struggles and hopes brought a tear to my eye.
Tonight I will invite my children to watch these men speak and I hope it will be a eye opener because though my children are good and I believe colour blind they are not aware of the ignorance and hatred that festers in the world even today. They are old enough (teens) to take on board the powerful message and ensure that they add themselves to what is morally right and good and to ensure that their world moves forward for everyone and no person is left behind or dismissed because of the colour of their skin.
2022 and the world is still not a fair place and it is a well meaning but apathetic majority who hold the key and they still need a nudge/push.
Thank you. I too will be having this discussion with my Grandchildren. Blessings.
Well said! I'm an African immigrant benefiting from the sweat and blood suffered by these brave men, so I share your perspective.
Awwww wow thank you we can’t change the world all at once but if we all work on ourselves and families… it would be a much better place SubhanAllah
More than a nudge is needed. We need people such as yourself to be a champion for black men and women in spaces and conversations where we aren't. Be a change agent for us. Share with your neighbors, coworkers, organizations.
I respect and appreciate your sentiments sir and fully believe they come good place. And with that I have one simple request. . . Please do away with this notion of being "color blind." As a person of color, I want you to fully observe and acknowledge my color. There's nothing wrong with my color so it doesn't have to be ignored. We all can, and do, see each other's color, it's physically impossible not too! Now the moral thing to do is not treat each other like crap simply because of the skin color we see. And that part I know you got covered. Thank you for that.
Nobody trying to talk over each other. Nobody getting overly emotional, no deflecting, actually doing the things they’re discussing. This is beautiful.
Water after a long walk in the desert
Very articulate and what a great representation of being a black man. They had integrity and character!
Amazing discussion and great points where raised
That's what real men do...too many effeminate men these days. Satan has watered our men down. Come back, men! And for the ones still standing, we salute you 👏 🙏🏼 Yah bless!
Yep!, just what massa wanted: well behaved, trained "educated" docile Negro leaders.
Great men! The fact that Dr MLK had so few words to share, despite coming into this meeting with a national acclaim speaks so much about his humility and respect for others. Proves it certainly wasn't about only him!
The most important issue was not too grandstand, but to unify, and simplify, the goals, and the common objectives. At our finest!
Dr. King did not have an arrogant bone in his body. We need a resurrection. America is in deep trouble.
Indeed and agreed.
No, it was not only about Dr. King. I found out with just a little reading that there were many, many organized black civil rights groups. One was the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, which was led by Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. Dr. King mentions that group and Rev. Shuttlesworth in his "Letter from the Birmingham City Jail."
Roy Wilkinson was the head of the big 6.. malcolm x expose them for taking bribes. They compromised to white folks to much
I had forgotten that public discourse could be so elegant.
So true
I agree..This discussion by intelligent well meaning men is not what is going on today..
The trash that is out there under the guise of "journalism" that claims to be objective "reporting" of the "news"..Useless wrangling of men of corrupt minds, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain"..1 Timothy 6:5.. From such turn away..
I was lucky to have been around in the 60s and saw many such elegant discourses. Looking over as to what passes as such today is pretty disgusting. I was lucky enough to have a teacher as a high school sophomore in 1964 who encouraged - and mentored for us - in his current events class as to how and why it was necessary. Thank you Mr. Lee.
Jerry Springer will do that to you 😁
@@KingKull1971 Not to me. Hated that program.
Martin listened to most of the conversation. That says a lot.
KJP, good observation. I noticed that also.
MLK was a God Fearing man, his abilities were showcased in his ability to do that and see value in his colleagues...All of those men were Role models, something we are surely lacking today.
Nah! you're thinking hard,but i guess he was holding his breath,the gentlemen smoked alot,choking king.☺️
💯 FACTS!
Be slow to speak and quick to listen.
I saw this comment just as I was noticing that!🤔
Watching the way how these African American men conducted themselves with respect and had meaningful conversations without raising they voices to get points across, makes me evaluate myself and learn.
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Black folk, nowadays are incapable of speaking/acting/resolving differences like this
All of this just to be treated fairly. Just to be treated like a human being. Just to not be discriminated against by the color of our skin. It’s mind blowing!
Dude did you see the pic at 1: 23 time stamp? That black guy holding JFKs hand like he made a deal? Around all those white people? He's gotta be crazy huh?
Yes but what is also mind blowing is the state of many of our people today. These men would be turning in their grave at the squandered opportunity of many American born blacks smh.
Absolutely disgusting,.. these are the old gatekeepers.. Noble Drew Ali said be careful cuz your own brother will enslave you. You must comply with Leviticus 25:10 and this has nothing to do with religion but the actual law. Your god-given earthly and divine rights has been taken away.
Well maybe if they didn't invade Spain for 700 years.
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What an incredible conversation. This is what they should have played for us in high school history class. This is what I should have been taught. Thank you for making it possible for my education to get more well rounded 20 years later.
What did they teach you, instead?🤔
Unless you saw it on tv the day it aired, there was no way to access this film at that time, who would have been so brave to ask to borrow this film! So share it now.
@@lindawright595 there is so much history of ill treatment of black Americans that America is ashamed of. They've been concealing the truth for decades. Yet the government still finds a way to continue its behavior. America is Satan's den
Now why would White Liberals want to do that?
@@garyreeve6793 not just white liberals
It is so pleasant to see and hear these INTELLIGENT BLACK MEN represent the black community so eloquently. Thank you for introducing us to some of the not too well known unsung hero's who had given up so much of themselves to make life better for their people. Thank you for this upload. I salute you and them both !!🖖
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Well said. I love to find the unsung heroes ❤️💯
Why not just have it rather as intelligent men
They ◾️’s speak so differently now then they did back then? A couple of generations and it’s all gone to sh*t!
You can’t even get a civilised parish council zoom meeting these days.
@Eldar Franke what do you gain?
@@BennTenn100 joy, cheerful ness, wonders, and it's fun to see y'all get annoyed,
@@BennTenn100 gkf
Misinformation is the cause
@BennTenn100 the squeaky wheel gets the grease, apathy want get our ppl anything
The generosity shown between the speakers, respecting and acknowledging each other strength in this public discourse was so delightful to see.
Are some of them still alive? I would love to know! I whish their names were highlighted.
Yes unfortunately today 2024 everyone for self. These gentlemen help shape what we somewhat enjoy or think we enjoy 😢
Possibly the best ever gathering of intelligent, reasonable, and perfectly focused human beings I have ever listened to. So Impressive.
An incredible time capsule. I wish we had leaders today who were half as intelligent, informed and able to express the truth as well as these men were 57 years ago.
We do. They are just attacked for being 'experts'.
I disagree that the problem is that leaders (and I assume you mean leaders in the civil rights cause) today are not as good. The problem is that the issues today are the same as 1963. Voting rights suppression, unequal schools, police misbehavior -- almost nothing has been resolved in those 57 years. .... If I understand your incorrectly, and you mean the quality of our elected leaders, then I agree with you.
@@brianarbenz1329 correct- elected officials.
Also this was in February, just weeks after the last election.cycle which was , in part, characterized by incredibly debased rhetoric and cringeworthy debate, and, a mob insurrection!
@@brianarbenz1329 Well said!!
You do. But they are conservatives and are ignored or smeared
Everyone is polite and so brilliantly putting their points of views across.
Dr. Martin Luther King is just awesome!
Every word he speaks is so impactful, his words just penetrates your soul!
He also spends a lot of time listening.
MLK was a idiot for trying to paint intergration, black america didnt want intergration
God is ALL and in ALL
Let Humanity be our religion number one.
I am blown away with the courage of these men.
Yes knowing that the government was squarely against them in their quest for equal rights and freedom.
Thanks for this! And yes, eloquence is a trait we no longer seem to cultivate or expect from our leadership today. What a loss!
Leadership?
@@StoutProper Well they tend to use eloquency to hide their true intent but really now they just use their dumbassary to hide their schemes
Today’s leader ship is a rigged infiltrated psy op/ psy war
@@thomas-ud1fs 6th grade? I believe it's 3rd
Speak for yourself!
These should be aired today... teach younger generation how level headed, passionate, intelligent speech and peaceful demonstrations and accomplished.
Peaceful lol
Born in 87 all the people I speak to that are my age can only name 1 of these blk leaders... 🤦🏽♀️ on this panel. I'm making sure mine are well informed... knowing this is where lots of blks have to start 🤷🏽♀️
@@aminamuhammad4578It's a pleasure seeing your comment. Your intention to keep others well informed is a tribute. "Pass it on down". ☺
'peaceful, thoughtful, dignified' didn't work then and doesn't work now...,
@@cyndik9921
Why should blacks people combat violence with peace tactic, when the Europeans have always respond to violence with belligerency?
Thank you for letting us 'younger' generations and people like me from all over the world listen to these meetings and broadcasts.
Mr Hoffman is the kind of guy who never grows old. These men spoke with an impressive diction, a calm voiced-wisdom, and a studied-eloquence, fully aware of the wild mobs watching them, and ready to pounce, and kill. One giant activist missing: Mr Malcolm X.
He probably wasn't invited.
At this point these groups - the Urban League, SNNC, NAACP and Dr. King - and Malcolm X had little in common. This was about a ‘peaceful’ march on Washington, something he wasn’t espousing at the time.
Jack Brown, that's exactly what I was thinking: Where is Minister Malcolm X?
@@fifthbusiness1678 that's because peace wasn't offered him. He taught more truth in 1 sentence that all the so- called whites did for a lifetime. So- called blacks needed then as now to separate from the evils of his country.
Yes, at this time he was too militant thinking for them, he wanted to protect and fight when attacked, Martin and them wanted peaceful protest, but after his trip to Mecca meeting with real Muslim people of all colors (race) he saw anew view of the religion and began to change and that was not well received by his organization.
I'am 18 years old and I'am so glad to say that I discovered your channel! This channel is a living museum! ❤
You are much wiser than your peers!
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These men are so deserving of respect. I admire what they are saying and the measured way they are speaking, calmly, steadily and strongly speaking the truth.
A rare privilege to sit around the table and listen to GREAT MEN. Each with their distinctive angle of representation, instrumented by their unique character, and open expression of collective harmony in supporting each angle for the common good of equal treatment of all.
Why not today, why not an informed and a better way, i have seen a movement that says All lives matter, does that include Americans lives only? Or , in American our lives as a whole (first)?
As a black man, I'm in tears over how far my people have fallen.
Word 100%😔💔😯😪
As your brother I just made a detailed comment about these wonderful men and the role that the Democrat Party has had on decimating our People.
@@jackpalance9509 And Republicans cut all social funding...
Remember how MLK requested the Fed gov to put hands in its pockets and fund a proper integration of Black folks into mainstream America..?
Republicans always frustrated that MLK vision..
After the riots, black communities were left to rot and street gangs came to fill the vacuum...
US Fed dropped the ball..Look at how West Germany "funded" the integration of East Germany
@@christianlendo7787 In the end A "proper integration" came through the changing of of the hearts and minds of the American people. Government couldn't solve the problem. You make it seem as if the riots came due to Republican budget cuts?Are you talking 65? 68? When? 65 was Watts(police brutality) 68 was the assassination of MLK. The Riots were inevitable. But LBJ didn't hesitate on sending in those federal troops on the rioters. Goldwater had a vision of integration but since he was a smaller govt. Candidate he had a different plan than what ended up going through.He would have won in 64 but Johnson rode the coattails of Kennedy's death. On to modern history: One Modern Republican that I do happen to know that massively helped black people is Donald J Trump. He funded historically black colleges indefinately so colleges wouldn't have to beg the govt every year for funding. That is a good thing.Also, he (unlike Clinton/Biden) signed prison reform to let alot of people (many happened to be black punished under the 1994 crime bill) to get a second chance by reducing and commuting sentences. Look at the case of Berniece Johnson as just one.Another good thing.When he comes back we can ALL get to winning again! Good day.
We must stand up
And continue the fight for our people. We have no choice. Prayers alone won't get it done.
I get goosebumps watching this…can’t believe it’s been 57 years since these great minds had this conversation. Thanks so much for sharing!
Unfortunately it is now 2024, and the very subjects discussed are still being addressed! It is because the root cause has never been addressed in this society which is White HATE and until it is addressed and destroyed the Society will destroy itself.
I was in my first year of college. Yes I definitely remember. You brought to mind what I’d forgotten. They were all heroes to me. Thank you.
Really amazing to see everybody allowing each other to express themselves respectfully 👏🏽
The way they conducted themselves was very high level...so genuine in their expression purely no secret agenda...they put every thing on the table....Honestly !!
The amount of people saying how blown away, how intelligent, how pleasant the nature of this conversation was just shows the level to how blacks have been portrayed in media since forever and how hidden history is
To be fair, these men are a stark contrast the the black celebrities our current generation unfortunately props up.
@@OmniCheeksss it’s not our generation propping them up, it’s mainstream industries propping them up and the sheep follow. And like you said they are celebrities.. they only offer entertainment in most cases
@@OmniCheeksssagreed. Stark contrast to the current generation sadly
@@helens3677Yes, it’s sad. Especially how today’s news media look to ill-informed and unqualified Black entertainers to articulate the political and social issues within the Black community.😢😢😢
The fact that this only has 71K views after 1 year is astounding!!!! Thanks Mr. Hoffman
It is disappointing but in general, the UA-cam algorithm does not find my videos of interest.
David Hoffman filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker that’s unfortunate to say the least, smh. Well I do…history has its heroes. I just subscribed.
It's not anymore, it's getting better. Things take time to reach the masses. Patience is the key!
I will share with as many people as possible!
When the comment was made it had 71K views but as Im watching now, its at 678K views. Patience pays out for good work and effort
Damn, their oratory skills are amazing.
Absolutely amazing.
Why wouldn't their oratory skills be amazing? This implies you're amazed they can even speak. That is never said about a group of yt men sitting around talking s**t! It's not a compliment. It's condescending when you say that about any Black person. Black people born in America speak English. Period!
@@ruthieworldtravels Don't be ridiculous. Far more people be "axing" questions today than are articulate within this community. That's why men such as these who are extremely articulate present such a contrast to the present day. You act like these men are representative of the typical when in fact, they are not.
@@mrmixitup6128 While those men were not a total representation of the Negro population at that time, due to the lack of access to a full and/ or quality education; the same can be said about Caucasian people as well . Your perception that this is an anomaly within the Negro community in that era or this one, comes from the fact that television was dominated and controlled by educated White people who did not highlight their less intelligent members of their race, but used television as a weapon to deliberately paint a negative view of Blacks by only televising what most would consider to be negative. Dr. Martin Luther King was not the only student who graduated Morehouse. These were not the only prominent, articulate speakers of their race in the 60s. History has proven that. Even before this, the Tuskegee Airmen, were all articulate college grads. Furthermore, based on the fact that Blacks/ African Americas and all other Americans are educated on a larger scale today, I would surmise that the number of people as a nation are way more articulate. If you are only looking at one subset of data, you only get a partial view of reality.
@@rblackman2 Nope, my perception comes from direct observation.
NEVER Before Seen or Under-Publicized Pre-Meeting of these Great Black Men and Social Leaders BEFORE the Historic March on Washington (1963). Thank you for sharing! This is so sad that as one who grew up and went through School integration, None of this discussions or TV footage was shown to us at the time - or since!! I have copied the link so that others may become aware of its existence. Thank you again, so very much for sharing it with us!
The reason why non of this discussions o r TV footage was shown to us, the same issue of "denial" we suffered today, to this date, people get very unconfortable to discuss racism and they would swear they are not racist, however it continues to be a tradition to tolerate racism
Everything said by these leader is still observed and relevant today 2022.
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable that nothing much has changed, esp with attitudes.
@@B_Bodziak Sad, really.
That's because some things don't change.
And that's a shame; it speaks to the fact that there is no sincere effort to move forward. The hypocrisy of America. It started with the founders saying one thing and doing another, and it continues today.
Powerful conversation. I was only three years old at the time. It is apparent how much these men made a difference.
Great statement. I was 3 also.
So was I.
@Elkster Eidolon
what proof? Sounds judgmental and naive
David Hoffman is a National Treasure!!
What a great piece of History!
Sometimes we get caught up in the present and fear and hope for the future and miss the important messages that exist from the past.
MLK quite a high minded human being. He intended to keep the struggle against injustice and not black vs white! That's impressive!
MLK would be rolling over in his grave, if he could see black people today murdering each other, in record high numbers in South Chicago
Well said! Thank you for this post. “Against injustice” not people against people. Attacking the problem and situation. Contrary to the inequality movements of today.
injustice against black ppl.
@FBA Allied yes injustice against black people. Nowadays its just straight black v white which is being pushed by the left
@@SooBlue931 LOL, where?
David Hoffman is one of the most underrated directors in history.
This is true. Gotta tag a celebrity on Twitter with one of his videos or something.
For sure! Did you see the first documentary that he made after watching this conversation? What an amazing story!
@@shitbag. It will be a sad day when I go on Twitter. But it may be good day if I have to go on Twitter.
Hoffman is one of my favorite directors.
Agreed!!
Almost 70 years later the same problems are going on still right now today
The civil rights movement was a trojan horse for a communist takeover of the government
Exactly 😢
No not at all
you mean gangs ?
Due to the intentional victimization of said minorities. Racism will never stay in the past if we keep on making it an issue of the future
When you consider the violent intensity and stressful urgency of the moment in which they lived, it's astonishing to witness the level of intellectual rigor, even-handed analysis, and reasoned passion they portrayed throughout their dialogue. In every arena, articulate, reasoned, and empathetic leaders that take decisively strategic action bring amount monumental societal transformation (i.e. JFK/ American inclusivity, Steve Jobs/technological democratization, Muhammed Ali/athletic social activism). In our pursuit of a more united America where every citizen has the opportunity to realize their highest ambitions, let us elect leaders that exemplify the intelligence, humility, and selflessness that these men so elegantly exhibited throughout their discourse.
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Tough times breed tough characters. It's an old saying I think! These men were strategic and speaking about real societal issues and not just sentimental and personal needs.
Facts
6 powerful men of our history all in the same room. Wow!
There’s only 1 problem and it’s a BIG ONE: Where were the powerful women?
@@frederickrapp5396 where was Malclm X?
I owe these men and those that marched with them a depth of gratitude. God bless you
Yes we all do ❤
Interesting discussion! James Forman was my elementary school teacher for a semester about a year or 2 before this was recorded. As a youngster I was very impressed by his analysis of current world situations. When JFK, then Dr. King and RFK were assassinated, I lost hope. It wasn't until years later when I found faith in God that my hope in possible change was rekindled.
I appreciate what you said about faith in God 🙏
@@stanreed9277 Faith in God, The Foundation Stone, without Whom there can never be a just and fair society.
I was in college in 1963 and remember those days and controversies vividly. 1964 I made it to Washington for the Lincoln Memorial demonstration. It a different time in our history. Dixiecrats ruled Congress. State’s Rights was code for not accepting the intended social reforms of Reconstruction. There were traditional liberals in the Republican Party, not just wealthy “property” owners (aka oligarchs) in Congress. Perhaps most importantly, talking out loud about these issues was encouraged by college administrators. We had debates, teach-ins, and snack bar conversations - often heated. On the whole deep differences, such as the history of slavery and a social justice that included forms of restoration, were debated civilly. Bill Buckley style conservatives were on the rise
It’s a long story on how the we got from there to here, where conversation, a debate of the issues of the have ceased to exist. The return to informed civil debate, where heart felt differences are discussed without the animus and vitriol of today is needed - where policy discussion and debate trumps political power as an end in itself is sorely needed. The cynical dumbing down of the intelligence of voters and overheated passions have led to pure power plays in national politics. the voice of the nation has been muted if not totally silenced. It’s up to us, the average voter, to change the political culture of the day. Democracy works when voters know their voices count where expressed at the poll. I so believe.
Any potential can be made real when we believe it can. Anything else defeats us before we even begin. I’m RE inspired by the moral courage expressed in this 1963 clip.
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@@JoePalau
Dear Mr. Palau,
It’s easy to see you were in your prime during our countries most defining moments of the 20th century!
Your recall on “ Informed Civil Debate “ seems fresh in your mind?
As of my 66 birthday coming in September, I was just a young boy during this era.
Your sharing your recall on Dixiecrats, State Coding, and ( oligarchs?) seems such eerie similar to today.
As a man who has been grossly uninformed politically until 3 years
ago; ( buried in religious dogma) was wondering if there are book(s)
suggesting that there’s perhaps a pattern defining the probable ups and downs of such “ weaponize politics “ if you will…..?
In an effort to educate myself in this era of the dumbing down and muting
you mentioned, perhaps reading such social statistics may bring me up to speed in understanding where we fit in today’s political climate.
Sadly, I have only had one chance to cast my vote for president since my defection from an out of touch cult.
Free now to practice my art, I also would feel rem missed if somehow if
I didn’t attempt to recapture the “ moral courage “you observed with these 5 distinguished gentlemen.
Better late than ever I say……
I have a innate feeling that the human race will come to terms with the proverbial elephant in the global room….. namely, common sense.
Granted, it may take the next 10 generations or so….. seems….. the last to evolve….. is our ego gene?..lol
Anyway sir, thanks for your candid feedback……enjoy these beautiful days….. life…… is a sweet miracle!!
🙏🏾 A lot of us did feel the same Hopelessness.
I'm just a young lad that appreciates something that is more than cheap entertainment on UA-cam and to be honest, it's much more fulfilling than the simple dopamine boost i get from most UA-cam.
We may never see this level of respect on primetime television again
I can’t begin to describe how great this is!
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I am truly amazed by this televised dialog that's over 60 years old. I never even knew this existed and if you realize that this is prior to one of the greatest moments in American history. What an important video by this man. I salute you sir you are a great conscience provoking human being. I believe this is the most important youtube video I have ever watched and will cherish for life. My kids will watch it with me believe that 🙏
I appreciate this footage being preserved and put in a digital format for the modern day
So happy I stumbled upon this video. What an inspiring group of men and a wonderful conversation. Thank you for sharing this piece of history.
What are they names all⁉️
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Where were the inspiring women? Women are 53% of our population. When nothing but men sit around a table, the female voice is not heard, and that is a BAD thing, whether it’s in 1963 or today.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful conversation between these dedicated Civil Rights leaders. The odds were against them, but they fought bravely for our civil and human rights.
I can't believe how mature Dr. King was he was very young. This video is amazing!! 🙏🏽
I totally forgot that MLK was in his 30s.
For those who are concerned, there’s a bill on the table in VIRGINIA,to remove MLK from school curriculum, Rosa Parks has been removed from Texas curriculum smh 🗳💙
Yes 32 or 33 and very slim. Exercising self-control by not smoking 🚬 while others around him are indulging.
The standard was set high.
He carried himself very maturely. He was an old soul. Autopsy revealed that the stress he endured was evident in the condition of his heart. His heart was of a 60 year old man. He was tired and carried a lot.
One of the things I would like to see going forward, is that as a society, we stop referring to Black history as just that: "black history". It is American history and shouldn't be marginalized to a particular month or holiday. When we do this it diminishes the many accomplishments and contributions that we have made to this society! We are Americans too; not apart from the whole.
. . . that cannot be said enough. And to hell with "Black History Month" too . . . what BS!
I think it's pertinent that black people draw that conclusion to name it as they wish.
I actually like the term black history. It pin points the discrimination and racism particularly toward the blacks. It's also American history. However, there is a significant distinction.
Roger it’s an imperative adjective.
Demographics.
@@iamlove113 It's not about semantics. American history obviously carries more weight in our society.
This is a national treasure, thank you David.
Sir, I tip my hot for you because people in general and the younger generation in particular need to know the history without any distortion. When some refuse to let students be taught about history without being truncated, you have the courage to publish such valuable material. God bless you.
This is fantasy boy history
These are great men. Thank you for sharing this footage. Great work as always, Hoffman!
I love this more than I can possibly put into words. This is the kind of meeting of minds that we are missing today. We need thought like this today. ., it would preclude so much injustice and loss of fact( displaced by fiction).
Big props to our ancestors, and/or elders who stood for something back then and still today! We have no idea just how rich and enthralling our heritage is imo
Thank you for preserving & providing this important AMERICAN HISTORY!
This is an incredible conversation!! Today it seems so surreal. Thank God for all the courageous men and women of all colors that stood for Civil Rights Bill.
Where were the women? When nothing but men sit around a table, the voices of women are not heard, and women make up 53% of our population.
When I watch old film like this I see people comment about how terrible it all WAS. Then when I watch new clips on current issues and events I see comments full of excuses, ignorance and unfiltered racism...and it shows that what WAS still IS.
Thank you for posting! This is also impressive because you have different Black voices and ages working together towards a common goal. Dr. Martin L. King,Jr. said that this was not about black against white. Many called these leaders agitators and troublemakers because they wanted all people to have the same rights. We need more of these type of leaders. There are those who want to take our social state back to the 50’s. When they began to talk about prosecution of police brutality that is clearly racially motivated I got tingles down my spine because of what is just now taking place. There are some progress that is being made, but we still have a long way to go.
We actually have plenty of leaders like them there Is a reason they are not put on the various national platforms.
I'm indebted to these great leaders for their efforts and sacrifices
I would listen to this panel over and over again. Very articulate men speaking truth. I am so very proud of what they stood for.
James Forman was wonderful to listen to- what a wonderful and unique space of time. Thank you so much for sharing this clip. I am hopeful for continuing justice and change for all people who have been left in the margins.
Powerful, messages from true leaders who fought for their rights and ours. Times have differently changed but the struggle continues . 2022 and look we are at no positive solutions but diversity.
Wow that was absolutely amazing!! Thanks for posting. This makes me proud to be an African American!!
Yes, Pride due to CHARACTER, used to be A THING.
So very happy to see this over half a century later. I grew up in the South and I am SURE this panel discussion did not air on southern television stations. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽
David I don't know how often you may read these, but I just want to say thank you for your channel. The things you post here are rich with depth and incredibly thought provoking that encourages, and never fails to produce, quality discourse. A lot of kids my age, trying through their own channels and platforms to add color to the world, can learn a great deal from you.
The Statement and Belief of the Head Of The NAACP saying he "Believe's They (The Government) Will Solve It" absolutely blew my upon hearing that.. Wow!! But what a Great Panel of Great Men & Great Americans.. Great video that should be part of curriculum for Middle School and High School Students.. Great stuff man!! Wow!!
Thanks for doing the research and reminding people how hard our people had to work to get here. An yet we still have a long road ahead.
If James Baldwin had been invited to this conversation it absolutely would have made this conversation so much more dynamic. Notice that when Baldwin is referenced it take a different tone.. Overall, this is so historically profound and still so sorrowfully relevant today.. Thanks for the post Mr. Hoffman.
A MASTERPIECE! Thanks Mr. Hoffman you are a GOAT💯🙏
Wow! Solid men. Thank God for them. And thank you Mr. Hoffman for sharing this so important history.
There is only 1 problem: Where were the solid women? Women are 53% of our population. When nothing but men sit around a table, the voices of women are not heard, and that’s a bad thing.
Thank you for posting this video. I thoroughly enjoyed the wise yet artistic way these gentlemen spoke. I noticed how they engaged with each regarding each topic that was brought up.
They were honest and concerned about everything.
WOW David Hoffman, thank you for keeping this recording in tact and for sharing it. While I was not alive when the meeting occurred I fancied myself up on black history, I had no knowledge of this meeting. Again Thank you for sharing
I just wish some of our young minds would see this. To know who we are and who they were in nineteen sixty three. Overwhelmed.💯💯❤️
Thank you for sharing this. I am always trying to hear of unsung heroes. There were many who helped along civil rights. This makes my heart happy ❤️
This is a rare opportunity to listen to the leaders of these organizations, at a time that was important to the shaping of the nation. Their contribution immeasurable, their passion obvious, and their intelligence and eloquence appreciated to this day. Thank you David Hoffman for uploading this gem.
I also say my thanks to you Sir for bringing us this important history. I couldn't stop watching and listening!
Thank you so much David for sharing this treasure for the next generation! I have a 12 year old son and this amazing to show him. ❣️
This appearance was just before Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech at that same Washington march they talk about in this show. It was obvious Martin had a lot of stress inside him. You could see the stress in his face. He knew he was risking his life everytime he appeared anywhere. But, that man didn't care about risks. He only cared about his mission. No wonder Martin has a national holiday in his name in the United States.
The man had guts and knew that he was serving a cause and a GOD greater than himself!
I have enjoyed viewing this dialogue and deep discussion of these intelligent men!!!!!!
This is an amazing video. The intelligence and eloquence of these speakers is extraordinary.
Wow!!!! "We consider those who will go all the way with us, those are our friends" 🤯🤯🤯.... powerful
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Thank you Mr Hoffman for posting such a timely, intelligent and informative discussion between six African American intellectuals, which as you very rightly stated resonates to the experiences of Black people today, not just in USA but around the world.
Greetings from UK.
Thanks for this. A time when people could sit and have a civilized discussion. A focused discussion, no one looking at messages on a cellphone or wrist watch. Times have really changed....
This brought a tear to my eye. I have shared the link to this video with my children and loved ones. I hope they can reflect on these messages; recognise how far we have come since 1963; yet recognise that the journey is far from over.
We must never forget the words of these wise men and must always strive for equity enabled through love for fellow humans.
Discrimination should never be allowed; ignorance must be never be accepted; and the limiting of human rights is an absolute catastrophe.
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"How far we've come" is only surface-level deep, unfortunately.
We've made some decorative changes in general, but the core problems remain and in some cases have greatly worsened. It doesn't substitute for actual change necessary to create the conditions necessary for sustainable & equitable society. I believe we have embraced more demons than angels at this stage and those that "govern" are profiting from perpetual discord. Completely new leadership will be required at this point to move the ball forward.
This is a brilliant piece of work, they are my founding Fathers.
Well said , I'm staggered that any decent american could of watched this back then and not woke up the next morning and not demanded change because it seems in 2022 the struggle continues.
Where were the founding mothers? When nothing but men sit around a table, 53% of our population are not heard, and that is a bad thing.
@@frederickrapp5396 The Founding Mother's were in the background holding them up!
@@stephaniebutler7300 No doubt you are correct. But still, they should have been recognized and rewarded for all the work they did in the background. And have them sit around the table too, which in 1963 was not even seriously considered by the patriarchal power structure which pretty much ran the world.
I am saddened to hear the experience and plight of the blacks during that period!
It’s so heart warming and touching to hear these highly intelligent and articulate gentlemen express their ideas and thoughts with so much dignity and pose. Truly a league of extraordinary gentlemen in any group or race of people!
Thank you David.
Many of these issues are still present. When were these issues solved?
David, we are contemporaries, and we agree on so many things, unlike most of our peers who have changed with media manipulation. These films you are presenting show history as it really was, unlike the propaganda on our airwaves today. I've told everyone I know about your channel. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment Chuck. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that UA-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts.
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Shared with my mom and her sweetie, 78& 84, they enjoyed watching with me.
I bet they did enjoy.
This is not a calibre of leadership or eloquence in my community that I have ever seen before! I am absolutely astonished!
What a beautiful, poignant and perennial conversation! I am very happy they all lived to witness the fruits of their efforts, beginning with the March on Washington that same year and the passage of the Civil Rights Act the following year and passage of the (now defunct!) Voter Rights Acts in 1965. The discussion around whether the white racist would prefer to see America go down, rather than see integration go up really hits home today, as we see these same white racists prefer the death of democracy over the spread of progressive, egalitarian legislation. I'm now going to read the Wiki articles for each of these American heroes.
What percentage of America is Racist today?
@@Ephantus_ What percentage votes Republican?
@@bradstephan7886Just to check. Is the logic here that those who don’t vote for democrats are racists
@@Ephantus_ No, but those who vote for Republicans ARE racists.
@@bradstephan7886 How did you arrive at this conclusion?
An outstanding Black History Refresher
This is the first time I've seen these six historical and powerful men summit together
Thanks for posting this
They weren't powerful at all. Not much has changed since they came and went!
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What have they not done?
@@ruthieworldtravels Only a pessimist could be so far off the mark with such a comment. The only one missing here: A. Phillip Randolph. They saved the nation from turning into a pile of ash and rubble. This is a major achievement because it was ready to go up in flames at any given time back then. A real tinderbox. In another example they helped to land a plane that was ready to crash and burn, but as skilled co-pilots, working together, they pulled off a crash landing in which only one was killed, Dr King, but many survived rather than the majority perishing in flames. They held sway with a great many people ( one of them giving one of history's greatest speeches) and are secured with honored places in history, which critics cannot deny. You had to be there, paying attention, to know this. Kudos to this journalist for his priceless stewardship of this document ...
@@ruthieworldtravels Keep Traveling Girl.
Thank you for making accessible this important testimony on a chapter of history that is still being written ― when it should have been closed long ago by the very evidence of its human dimension.
Thank you Mr. Hoffman for your humanitarian, social justice efforts. The human issues you've captured over the decades are national treasures that will continue to make a positive difference in this nation long after we've passed on. Your entire adult life has been purpose-driven for the greater good. You're a gift to this nation and to this world.
💯 Agreed
Dialogue is fantastic, men able to speak clearly and concise as possible!
If this was broadcast live in 1963, it cannot be greater than 60 years old. Nonetheless, this is an outstanding historical piece and thank you for posting it.
this man has one of my favorite voices to listen to, as i've now learnt
Thank you for sharing these hidden gems. You're a great film maker. We are truly grateful for your contribution and such a great career.
The most stimulating and instructive discussion I ever heard. Five brilliant men with insight and solutions for America's greatest human rights failures, before 1963 and still 2023. Trying to save the soul of America.
I’m blown away by how classy this was
Abbbbsolutely
Does surprise me... Remember, the whole country was built on the backs of slaves without any education...
This is awesome. Great representation of the time. So sad Martin couldn't have continued.
David great job and God bless!