I just learned of Bass Reeves from Bill O'Reilly book LEGENDS AND LIES: THE REAL WEST... Bass was criticized by his family for becoming a Marshal. Once a slave they couldn't understand why he'd work for the white man. He said something about without law and order the violence would continue. He was a badass
i agree with the theory about the black mask too. No way would they have written stories about a black guy back in the day of such a prejudiced world, but at the same time, they wanted to preserve the "black" element somehow. Also, i find it amazing that Reeves wanted to help people and assist the public after having once been a slave!
Another example of how AfroAmerican History has been changed to HIS STORY!! I was told that the depiction of the Lone Ranger was taken from his Legendary life as a US Marshall. What many don’t know is he also rode a White horse. The beginning of the LR series the White Actor wore a Black Mask. Why would aWhite Actor need a mask when he was almost always seen in Daylight? Maybe a homage to Bass for those Who knew the Truth or to emulate that Blacks were “Invisible” as in not being acknowledged in Society. The fact that he was a Slave, fought together with the Crow Nation, became a Cop, arrested hundreds of Criminals as a BlackMan including his son, was used by the Military to kill Native Americans and in the end after 32+ years in Law Enforcement, wasn’t allowed to be buried in the same Cemetery as Whites only shows that things really haven’t changed in 100 + years. We can’t go forewards in America as long as the Past is never addressed. The FACT that the Truth will set You free is the reason WHY so many White Americans criticize the CRT!! Because they don’t want to see how INHUMANE they’ve been throughout the History of America so they ELIMINATED the accomplishments of Peoples of Color to push their PROPAGANDA that without Them there’d be no America. When in FACT America would probably not be as Racist had they stayed in Europe? To be a Senior and hear this for the FIRST time is very frustrating. I just saw a Documentary called “Black Far West” which showed the Journey of the Africans to Slave, to being a Free Man with no possessions or Rights, to today. One thing stays consistent in America’s HIS STORY and that’s the Violence, Injustice, and how the use of Fear and Racism has been used even to this Day. And how HYPOCRITICAL America’s Justice System is when groups like BLM, The Black Panther Party, or many other Organizations that stand for Human Rights are criticized or disbanded, and the most Racist Organizations with its Foundation coming a few months AFTER the Slaves were “Freed” the KKK exists even TODAY with Members of Congress on their Membership lists. Vote any color but Red or Our Nation will be sent BACKWARDS to the Days of old. Where the Rights of Peoples of Color, Women, Those with another Religion, or Sexual Preference will have NO RIGHTS.
You wrote alot, but even you leave out an important fact. Abraham Lincoln is a Republican, the Union army that fought for freedom is Republican. The Confederate army are the Democrat party. You are on the side of slavery, why???
@@violent_bebop9687 as an example of Your “Understanding” of US His story You seem to have “Forgotten that the Parties changed positions in 1824. Before the Republican Dems supported Slavery and the Republicans were against it. In 1854 the Republicans became the Party of Racism and the Dems became the Party of Abolitionist. So before You make a statement know the FACTS!! So to correct Your incorrect statement, the Union Army supported the “Abolishment” of Slavery. Reading Your statement it could be concluded that YOU don’t know WHO fought Whom since the Union Army and the Confederate Army can’t both be Republicans? So please learn Your His story, and STFD!!
Someone please tell Morgan Freeman to get on this! Sorry to say I had never even heard of Bass Reeves until 2 days ago! He was a real legend and should be remembered and honored!
Because he was a Marshall right before the Jim crow laws. After that law pass they weren't allowed to work the same jobs as whites. So he had to become a police officer for black communities. It's really sad he was a victim of both sides
He escape as a slave during the Civil War and became free. He Became greatest Marshall. But he lost his position because Jim crow law kicked him out. He could only become a police officer for the black community. The guy was victim from both sides. While accomplishing more then most people around that time.
I just learned of Bass Reeves from Bill O'Reilly book LEGENDS AND LIES: THE REAL WEST... Bass was criticized by his family for becoming a Marshal. Once a slave they couldn't understand why he'd work for the white man. He said something about without law and order the violence would continue. He was a badass
Facts
i agree with the theory about the black mask too. No way would they have written stories about a black guy back in the day of such a prejudiced world, but at the same time, they wanted to preserve the "black" element somehow.
Also, i find it amazing that Reeves wanted to help people and assist the public after having once been a slave!
Another example of how AfroAmerican History has been changed to HIS STORY!! I was told that the depiction of the Lone Ranger was taken from his Legendary life as a US Marshall. What many don’t know is he also rode a White horse. The beginning of the LR series the White Actor wore a Black Mask. Why would aWhite Actor need a mask when he was almost always seen in Daylight? Maybe a homage to Bass for those Who knew the Truth or to emulate that Blacks were “Invisible” as in not being acknowledged in Society. The fact that he was a Slave, fought together with the Crow Nation, became a Cop, arrested hundreds of Criminals as a BlackMan including his son, was used by the Military to kill Native Americans and in the end after 32+ years in Law Enforcement, wasn’t allowed to be buried in the same Cemetery as Whites only shows that things really haven’t changed in 100 + years. We can’t go forewards in America as long as the Past is never addressed. The FACT that the Truth will set You free is the reason WHY so many White Americans criticize the CRT!! Because they don’t want to see how INHUMANE they’ve been throughout the History of America so they ELIMINATED the accomplishments of Peoples of Color to push their PROPAGANDA that without Them there’d be no America. When in FACT America would probably not be as Racist had they stayed in Europe? To be a Senior and hear this for the FIRST time is very frustrating. I just saw a Documentary called “Black Far West” which showed the Journey of the Africans to Slave, to being a Free Man with no possessions or Rights, to today. One thing stays consistent in America’s HIS STORY and that’s the Violence, Injustice, and how the use of Fear and Racism has been used even to this Day. And how HYPOCRITICAL America’s Justice System is when groups like BLM, The Black Panther Party, or many other Organizations that stand for Human Rights are criticized or disbanded, and the most Racist Organizations with its Foundation coming a few months AFTER the Slaves were “Freed” the KKK exists even TODAY with Members of Congress on their Membership lists. Vote any color but Red or Our Nation will be sent BACKWARDS to the Days of old. Where the Rights of Peoples of Color, Women, Those with another Religion, or Sexual Preference will have NO RIGHTS.
You wrote alot, but even you leave out an important fact.
Abraham Lincoln is a Republican, the Union army that fought for freedom is Republican.
The Confederate army are the Democrat party.
You are on the side of slavery, why???
@@violent_bebop9687 as an example of Your “Understanding” of US His story You seem to have “Forgotten that the Parties changed positions in 1824. Before the Republican Dems supported Slavery and the Republicans were against it. In 1854 the Republicans became the Party of Racism and the Dems became the Party of Abolitionist. So before You make a statement know the FACTS!! So to correct Your incorrect statement, the Union Army supported the “Abolishment” of Slavery. Reading Your statement it could be concluded that YOU don’t know WHO fought Whom since the Union Army and the Confederate Army can’t both be Republicans? So please learn Your His story, and STFD!!
@@brianhardaway9716 Lincoln is a Republican, that is Undisputed, rest of your nonsense is fiction.
@@violent_bebop9687 get a life and educate yourself.
@@brianhardaway9716 yeah, yeah,yeah
Let it be known and understood, undisputed that President Abraham Lincoln is a REPUBLICAN.
Someone please tell Morgan Freeman to get on this! Sorry to say I had never even heard of Bass Reeves until 2 days ago! He was a real legend and should be remembered and honored!
Thanks 4 this story. Great
Hey, wow. A real life American hero!
Just listening Bass Reeves story from: Legends of the Old West from Noiser (Black Barrel Media) excellent Podcast's✌️
I wonder why he doesn't get the attention that he deserves 🤔
Because he was a Marshall right before the Jim crow laws. After that law pass they weren't allowed to work the same jobs as whites. So he had to become a police officer for black communities. It's really sad he was a victim of both sides
It's like cheif Mullens says in Justified someone needs to tell Denzel his story
It’s the same reason why if someone white goes missing, all the news stations report it. If it’s a person of color, it barely gets a mention!
Wow could not even read or write so accomplished.
I can't tell if this is an insult to him or your being genuine
@@shinisaber compliment I know the struggle
@@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 got it yeah he was a great guy
Wow
32 years!! 💪🏾
He became a police officer because the Jim crow law wouldn't allow him to be a Marshall anymore.
I'm Bass Reeves
So has anyone found out that Bass Revees “inspired the Lone Ranger?
Why do I see a bit of Denzel?
Not impressed
He escape as a slave during the Civil War and became free. He Became greatest Marshall. But he lost his position because Jim crow law kicked him out. He could only become a police officer for the black community. The guy was victim from both sides. While accomplishing more then most people around that time.
He's also an accomplished gunslinger.
Well unlike you Bass did something, I guess you did something greater than him?
I need to see Denzel (while he is still young enough) to play this part!!!!
Just saw Denzel in Equalizer 3 yesterday. He's still got a few good movies left.