I honestly don't know why y'all show them sympathy when they never show us black people's sympathy. You stupid if you think they don't talk about us black people 24/7 and we don't have dreads for the same damn reason blacks do it spiritually others do it because they wanna be us that simple💯☺️
That white people talk about you 24/7 is not true. I have better things to do with my time than talk about someone who has a different skin color than mine. That's part of the problem. Black people say they are proud but they won't let go of their victimhood. We're talking about a hairstyle. I don't complain when I see a black woman with straight hair in a ponytail! Isn't that white appropriation?
instead of repeating the cycle how about ppl do better to make change. genuinely get tired of ppl doing the same things that others do to them instead of doing something better towards a different outcome. maybe ppl can get somewhere if ppl just moved on from all the hatred
@@lynnmonet7282there is no way you aren’t intentionally missing the point this bad lmao no shit he likes them. It’s about the reasoning for having it is deeper than just liking them. If things aren’t that deep to you, have the decency to stay in shallow discussions while other black folks try to progress🤷🏽♂️
I’m half and I just like them, I think the only reason why he said black ppl is because he is being attacked because he’s asian, like saying he can’t have them cause he’s not black, which is a stupid question to begin with, if a black person doesn’t like them they won’t wear them so yeah I think every PERSON wearing any hairstyle is basically cause they like it, why making it so complicated
@@MontyBroadyand some of our straight hair is natural stop thinking we all wear weave or hair extensions some of us have natural long straight hair we annt all nappy head as you where throwing shots trying to say 😂😂😂😂we dnt all look n act like nay nay from the hood and also dreads are spiritual they have spiritual meaning in brown culture and I say brown because this is black🖤 and this is white 🤍 and I have yet to see anyone match these exact colors 😂anyway this is why they says why he is wearing dreads it’s brown spiritual & cultural reasons why we wear them so people get affended when other cultures try to wear them cause it’s like spitting in our ancestors face ijs
I am a black person who thinks that any adult that actually gets offended by another persons choice of hair style needs to grow up. The fact of the matter is dreadlocks have been worn by non blacks since the Viking age. This monopolization of a hair style a beyond childish.
Im saying tho these people on a hitler run this shit crazy bro boutta tale 3 hours telling us his hair resembles the galaxy and all the other bullshit they soaked up I know theres black people who hate this shit and some like him
LOL @ "since the viking age". You do know that "dreadlocks" have been worn on the continent of Africa since the dawn of humanity, right? Also...if you have straight/wavy/loosely curled hair, you don't have "locs", you have a matted nest on your head. Our kinky hair forms locs naturally with no effort.
@cierrawashington8596 do you own another person hairstyle? No, people can wear they hair however they want and you shouldn't get offended bc if I'm not mistaken I see my people rocking str8 hair which isn't they culture of hair all the time
@@nomnom11155”boo hoo” you sound like a immature person she’s not bragging about having locs she’s STATING that she got locs for spiritual purposes so calm tf down
He is right. You can say you got them because you like them, thats fine but you can't just say, "All black people got them because they like them." You arent even a single black person, not to mention all black people. Lol. Do what you want, it's cool. Just dont speak for anyone else.
@@michaelblackson2006 he's saying to only speak for you and your own experience. He can't speak on anyone's reason for having locs except his own. That's it.
@@kitabootforever so can the black dude speak for black people? Has he lived every black person's experience? and why did he throw up quotation marks when he said "black friends"? I'll tell you man... some black people.
I started my Locs after my two year fight with cancer. For me it’s deeper than the current trend. However, everyone’s journey is there own. Regardless of race or style. My reason isn’t your reason. And your reason isn’t mine. The thing about cultures is they are diverse and spread amongst other cultures. That’s okay and honestly a blessing. We can all learn from one another. I do agree, that one person can’t speak for an entire group. Our stories are our own to tell. #locd&lovely ❤
But do you like locs or not? Because thats all that matters. Did the asian guy say black people only get locs because they like them? No. Its a generalised statement.
@@viviennewestwoodruinedmylife I actually love my locs. My statement was addressing both the video and the response to the video. Everyone’s journey is their own. 🤎
@@CreativeMedicine7I hate that blacks soft af now locs was originally a thing for Nubians our ancestors understood our either is not hair but antennas to the source aka sun..y’all don’t even know wtf locs is and y’all black? The Asian guy jus like locs he has hair not ether like blacks do, y’all need to learn more knowledge and stop letting these yt ppl step on our heritage yall soft now
@@TheCreatedOnes ahh yes, the perpetual critic who simply did not watch the video. The OP said "same reason why black people have them", as if he could in any way speak for all black people with locs. Then, he failed to speak for himself again when he used his black friend to defend him from scrutiny.
Don't you think this guy is trying to speak for all Black people: "as a black man I can assure you my luck journey is different than yours". 🤣🤣🤣I'm black. My husband is black, and he has locks. He didn't have a "lock journey". It ain't that serious boo-boo. This guy that made this video has issues a lock "journey" can't solve
Only he wasn’t white, which confused the hell outta me. I thought he’d have a more innate (if u will) respect for the journey. But I guess it’s more proof that humanity is not a monolith. Dudes got “feelings” but no values 🙃
Pal I’m black and I got locs because I like them 🤷🏾♂️ ion know what your yapping about Ik some of y’all think of it as some typa spiritual journey but but for most us im sure it’s the simple fact we like it
No "dreads" are term used by Napoleon to describe Haitians who had locs. Napoleon and the French became dreadful or dreaded to see people with locs because they were able to defeat the world's strongest military. Even in the Bible the term is loc not dreadloc.....stop it. This is a hair style this a lifestyle. Are you or your white cousin. Bobo Ashanti, Rastafarian, Nyahbinghi, Kemites, Kushites, or Sumarian? If not you shouldn't have locs. Most locs don't allow members to have locs touched by people outside of the tribe. Some loc tribes won't allow their locs to be uncovered in public. And no loc tribe allows "tools of Babylon" Combs, brushes, dyes, rubber bands, etc to be used on their locs. Older tribes would behead you for this (shave your head).
Well said I'm black and have locs because I like the style. People try to deep things to much. IMO let's worry less about bs like this and worry about why we are the poorest race of people on every single continent maybe fix the major problems before moaning about who and who doesn't have locs
@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions I have what I want period that's how life works you want something go get it. Its always the ungrateful, uneducated, those with victim mentalities, low work ethic and drive that have issues with things that doesn't effective them.
@@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions your comparing a cultural thing to people who are outside of that culture. What ever the tribe does is what they do. I’m Jamaican and I got locs for the simple fact I like em. I could Care less who wears them or what history is connected to it. We shouldn’t exclude anyone from enjoying something simply because of where they are from that just promotes more racism
I have locs because I’ve learned to love myself as a bw. I spent years going to the Dominican salon. Spending my money to keep up with a look that wasn’t me naturally. My husband came to me with a fade a low cut. And now his locs are well past his shoulders. My daughters locs are all the way near her buttocks. We’re proud of our locs. My daughter tells me everyday she’s so happy to look like me hair and all. I’m happy that I didn’t ever start straightening her hair. I could care less WHO has locs but I have mine for reasons such as self love and that’s a journey. Also for me locs are far from a point of vanity. It’s actually was a terrifying process to commit one’s self to the locs. And the phases of my locs sometimes were hard to look at but every phase was me. Naturally me.
@@kenjifugimotoget the locs! I’ve seen people say it bothers them because they don’t get certain opportunities because of their Afro hairstyles like braids locs etc. and that is true I’ve even been told at the work place once that my natural hair was intimidating. This was in 2014. Meanwhile they had a Jewish young lady with a curly head of hair allowed to waltz around with her curls flowing freely. Yet mine were intimidating lol. To each their own. Do you. If you want locs I’m sure nobody is going to stop you and harm you in any way mentally or physically. It’s not that deep. Loc it up ❤️
@@kenjifugimotoand to add to that workplace story I was younger and less educated about my rights. I was FORCED to put my hair up in a bun that day. It was out and curly. I was literally forced or told I’d be sent home without pay. That’s not even legal I was a damn sales rep for goodness sakes lol. My hair wasn’t intimidating anyone. Just the man that ran the office I worked for. He also HATED locs. He didn’t hire a qualified man because he had locs. I occasionally look this man up and he’s still thriving of course. Probably still oppressing people. He used to say people with locs do drugs openly during team night to us whenever he saw anyone with them. He hated braids too. Yes you guess it. He was a white man. Not saying all white people are like that but I’m sure that wasn’t difficult to guess lol.
It’s because you embraced yourself that happened to you. These things don’t often happen to non black people because they already have the features that are deemed acceptable. And when they wear braids and locs it’s trendy. When we do it it’s “dreadful” and “intimidating”. I wouldn’t say anyone’s gatekeeping. I think bp are tired of being policed about everything down to how they feel. Continue to embrace yourself no matter what and live your truth.
What u said, is from the spirit. This is what ppl can’t grasp or understand. Having locs is a spiritual connection with the most high, the original way we’re to wear our hair in the blk culture. The most high put it in my spirit to get locs, bc it represents him.
As a black person with dreads who has been constantly harassed for having dreads in my predominately white county all I have to say is leave the poor man alone. It literally doesn’t matter if he bas dreads as an asian dude. My white cousin used to have dreads and they were beautiful. Had to shave them when he got a new job and he regrets it every day. Let people live, please.
The "poor man" literally goes out of his way to provoke Black animosity for clicks. He flat-out said he only mentioned Black people to rage farm for followers. I'm telling him to do him but keep our name out his mouth, and here you are defending him... **smh** 🤦🏿
Stealing our culture 😂 while the Chinese is trying to take over Jamaica at the same time sounds like this corresponds with the narrative 😂😂 but hey if they can't beat us they can join us personally because I'm not letting you in 😂
@@jayro792I don't know how old you are but I can tell you that there certainly was a time when a black person who was trying to force their hair into a "European" style hair-do was negatively spoken about by white people.
notice how at no point in the video does he say "non black people cant have dreads" but all the comments are complaining that hes "gatekeeping hair" lmfao
@@Isaiahlp again, he never said the guy cant have dreads. He was just making a point about listening to black people, not just one that youre friends with
@@landontucker2866it should be gatekept, if we gate kept more we wouldn't be this colonized in the first place with yt ppl rewriting history however they feel like for their own narrative.
@@southpaw8040he literally did speak for black people when he said the same reason why black people get dreads when it's not, u mad this guy got corrected as he should.
@@lovely66618Yeah I don't think they watched the same video we watched, or they misspelled "the same reason all black people have 'dreads'" I really think a lot of these comments are trolling. They have to be
Not just a black friend but an African black friend. They view racism so differently that things that don’t slide with AAs slide right pass them with permission. Just another form of manipulation to get what you want.
They have a long history of being docile and scammed. Shoot. A group of white folks went to South Africa and took over the whole damn country. Blacks folk had to a papers to move around in their own country. TF?
@@NiKiMa023 I wouldn’t say that. An African Americans experience will be completely different than a Africans. Both view racism very differently. There’s articles on this. Very interesting if you’d like to learn.
@@NiKiMa023👀 You're either trolling for reactions or using sarcasm to highlight how other cultures see/understand the black experience. In the nicest possible way - which is it? Note: My gut feeling is sarcasm but I could be wrong. 🤔
Precisely. Whatever your reason is for your hair, clothing, body art, etc.; stand in it on your own. Don't bring your assumed thoughts of an entire peoples, that you aren't grouped with, into it.
You literally heard this Asian man talk for 10 seconds. You have no idea who asked him that question. If it was a black person that asked him that question, then he answered appropriately.
This guy tried to use that black woman as his human shield after trying to speak for black people. He could have just said that he liked the look and left it as that.
When I was 18, I had an old yt premed advisor tell us that locs were unprofessional and justified it with a story of a racist lady refusing to been seen by a Black doc with locs. I’m now in med school and will be starting my loc journey in my last year to inspire my sisters and brothers to be their authentic selves instead of compromising to accommodate racists.
How can people be so ignorant of what he is saying in this video? This is a prime example of the lack of education and really just lack of common sense. 1. This video is not about Black people or any people OWNING locks. It has absolutely nothing to do with that. 2. This video is not saying this Asian dude cannot wear locks. Its not saying anything about anybody not being able to wear locks. How can so many not comprehend this? There is a detailed explanation within the video and yet so many of you still absolutely miss the point.
Many cultures throughout history have worn their hair in dreadlocks. Minoans, the Greeks, Germanic tribes, and nomadic Norse tribes are a few that come to mind that all used dreadlocks for cultural and spiritual reasons. Don’t do it just because it’s cool, I think they should hold deeper meaning personally, but don’t let anyone gatekeep them from you, that comes from a place of ignorance as well.
I honestly don't know why y'all show them sympathy when they never show us black people's sympathy. You stupid if you think they don't talk about us black people 24/7 and we don't have dreads for the same damn reason blacks do it spiritually others do it because they wanna be us that simple💯☺️
I know you're a Harvard professor, but if you ever wanted to do a comedy tour in a north America I would straight up buy a ticket! You're effortlessly hilarious
Very insulting When The president of the United States says something funny nobody says "you should do comedy" how insulting to think that being funny, or having a sense of humor automatically means they should be like "Richard Pryor, cause OMG he's my favorite black comedian"
@@bellacairothehookqueen5373 I think you are being too sensitive here, or not reasoning this openly. Neil DeGrass Tyson travels around the country throughout the year making insane amounts of money presenting matters relating astrophysics comedically. l laughed more at his quick wit and shade he threw at his mainly colorless audience than I did watching comedians.
Incorrect Dreadlocks also have ancient roots and can be traced back to various cultures, including those in Africa, India, and the Caribbean. In African cultures, dreadlocks were often worn as a symbol of spirituality, identity, and cultural pride. While other cultures have adopted similar styles, the significance and history of dreadlocks are particularly prominent in Black communities, especially within the context of the Rastafari movement and African heritage.
@@Komondragon I made the comment out of irreverent intent. I couldn't give a shit about the origins of dreadlocks (I bet the mesopotamians had dreadlocks). Anybody with a modicum of intelligence wouldn't care less about the racial legitimacy of a hair style.
Why even bring black people into the conversation?? The comment was directed towards him. That was a clear attempt to deflect and people deflect to take the heat off of themselves. Must be feeling guilty or trying to hide something.
But black people WERE brought into the conversation because the question was asked by a BLACK woman and it said "why do you have dreads when you are Asian" insinuating that there's something wrong with him wearing dreads cause he's Asian. What other reason would a black woman bring up his ethnicity in the first place when discussing dreads? She brought up ethnicity and black people first. Don't gaslight
This is such a respectful way to call attention to disrespect and request respectf/accountability. I hope others know that Sunn's eloquence and respectful language is NOT the only thing that makes him worth listening to. He is not just "one of the nice ones"
The difference is . When other than black people have locs it's seen as "new" and "stylish" in society. But black people with locs .. they're told it's something negative. As we see with companies and schools telling black people they should cut them or in the case of schools the teachers will be cold and bold enough to cut the locs themselves
I have seen a couple stories in the news of school officials cutting kids dreads because they violate the dress code… And I def do not agree with that… That’s not right… And if it were my child He would be withdrawn immediately and my attorney would have a field day…. That said… If equality and fair enforcement of rules really matter I don’t think that a dress code that clearly states boys can’t have hair past their collar should have racial exemptions…You can’t strictly apply the rule to non black students while allowing black students to have long hair… doesn’t matter if it’s dreads or braids if below the collar it’s too long… It’s the parents responsibility to be aware of things like this for your kid… holding a student and a parent to the same standard of accountability as everyone else is the opposite of racist…
His dreads look dope who cares about his race. It's his hair, I do believe we all have our reasons my love are intimate for me I'm black. I love locs but whoever wants to have them can I don't think it's as intimate as my reasons but that's me They are cultural, religious, spiritual, powerful ties to history & deserve respect.
Cap they never did stop lying white peoples cannot get dreads without modifying through crocheting and gel which the “Germanic white people” had . Stop it y’all had straight pretty boy hair
Asian guy: *assumes black ppl as a whole get dreadlocks as an aesthetic, dismissing a variety of other reasons that range from spiritual, to protective styling, to personal journeys of self love as well* Sunn: You can say you got them for Aesthetic reasons, but don't speak on the reasons for a people/culture you dont know. The comments for some reason: Uhm ACTUALLY, You guys cant Gatekeep a Hair Style, Because Vikings, and ACTUWAUALLY My FAVORITE Rapper is Snoop Dogg, So I Give All People Permission to Wear Dreads, Get TF OVER Yourselves Yew dont OWN ME, I L00k GREAT IN- Like I get that it's a knee jerk reaction to be weird to black folk but come tf on. Yall needa use our grown up ears and unclench ur jaw.
@@jayro792 the word uniformly is subjective as long as it’s free forms evenly then it is uniform and it’s doesn’t have to be braided or put in plates first all you have to do is wash your hair and oil it and it’ll lock up naturally and most people who go to a loctition don’t start from braids they start by comb coils, barrel twisting or interlocking
Im tired of our ppl standing behind it in the manner that they do; his need for validation and her unbelievable act of validation 😞.. Get cha house in order❤
There's ALWAYS ONE of "US" willing to cosign THEIR STUPIDITY to GAIN THEIR acceptance...especially Africans I notice they REALLY WANT acceptance from OTHERS besides "FAMILY ".
Shidd I ask black ppl wit locs why they have them and I also wear them. I like to hear their journey. My Aunt is a PA of Jamaican decent and when she first started her medical journey she was told it was unacceptable… now forty years into her career she goes in to her office loc’d and living her representation.
My journey with locs is literally a whole ass thesis. 😭 I don't think folks really understand the impact and importance hair has in the Black community. And I learned the hard way that my loc journey is a thesis cause I recently posted a comment on this video about it. It was much longer than I expected when I posted it and re-read through it. 😅😅
No "dreads" are term used by Napoleon to describe Haitians who had locs. Napoleon and the French became dreadful or dreaded to see people with locs because they were able to defeat the world's strongest military. Even in the Bible the term is loc not dreadloc.....stop it. This is a hair style this a lifestyle. Are you or your white cousin. Bobo Ashanti, Rastafarian, Nyahbinghi, Kemites, Kushites, or Sumarian? If not you shouldn't have locs. Most locs don't allow members to have locs touched by people outside of the tribe. Some loc tribes won't allow their locs to be uncovered in public. And no loc tribe allows "tools of Babylon" Combs, brushes, dyes, rubber bands, etc to be used on their locs. Older tribes would behead you for this (shave your head).
I hope you are talking about the people missing the generalised statement from the asian guy. Not saying all black people but in general. So again i hope you are talking about the people who missed that or else you are talking about your own self and that would make you look dumb.
He missed the part where he told us why he has dreads and the part where he told us why the asian guy can't have dreads. This man is racist no race owns a hairstyle.
I grew my hair simply because my head looked oddly shaped with a haircut....locs just happened to be my preferred style😅💯....notice i only spoke on why I have locs
Because you and I know that the world is pretty Anti-Black, and then you stupid non blacks wonder why we get pissed off when y’all try to look like us we aren’t a damn costume
I'm gonna be an asshole. I clocked her accent. I think people need to understand that perceptions of hair are cultural not racial. There are certain ethnicities that don't care if others wear braids or locs Because all ethnicities don't have the same history/experience with hair.
Whewwww!!! Say that!!! I don't have dreads, but I returned natural, over 20 years ago, and I'm tired of braids being called "ghetto" when bl@ck women have them, but it's "trendy" and "edgy" when yt women get them.
in Central and Northern Asian cultures (specifically Turkic) we have braids too, initially a black person may be a little confused about it, but we learn from eachother and such but yes it definitely is a little bit odd for a white person to make braids for just fashion
@@amiramirziyoyevaBlack people were the first Homo sapiens to inhabit Asia. I can assure you that Asian people did not invent the concept of braids before the African diaspora.
All he's saying is speak for yourself, don't speak for us. Some of us get them for deeper reasons than just liking them. We love seeing other races with locs. All his point is don't speak for us because that'll dilute the true meaning in why some of us have locs.
Why does he have dreadlocks? Because he can. Freedom of expression. You can express yourself the way you want as long as you don’t infringe on other peoples rights in doing so.
When one of my friends with locs was at high school, she was always under the constant threat that she wouldn’t be able to write her exams unless she cuts her locs (Northen Academy I’m looking at you). And as recently as the past two years girls at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira still don’t have the freedom to keep locs without being called ‘untidy’. This happens a lot at certain schools in South Africa (some even sending girls with afros home) and one thing is for sure: Steve Biko didn’t die for this.
Oh yeah, for sure. As Afrikaans people we need to adjust our understanding of policing people's bodies. I was talking to a guy who thought he had an ally in me about women wearing Hijab or something. And then there was the teacher being told her natural body was 'distracting students'. Taking away educational opportunities of people in the name of being 'tidy' 🙄
reading all these loc origin stories got my heart full of joy and gratitude ❤ The spirit of man is inherently beautiful. We need to work on maintaining that beauty ❤ brother in the video made his point very well.
We live in a society where everyone feels they are entitled to ask you personal questions and make you justify your decisions with your body. The issue wasn't the dreads, the issue was he asked a black person to defend him having dreads.
It’s a reason he diverted str8 to black people to answer the question. The person asking didn’t say anything about black people. Y’all catch that?? Lol
True, but it's implied. I know people who were not allowed to have "black hair styles." Still, you're right, could talk for himself when answering the question.
🙄 they weren’t allowed!? Like these were children and their parents said they couldn’t wear their hair a certain way? Otherwise, their hair their business. Appreciate, don’t appropriate & everything is all good
@@SLYKM It wasn't implied at all in that question. The fact that he specifically said "Black" and not "anyone" does speak to his own perception of locs as a Black thing. The only other 'implication' he could draw from is if a Black person asked the question. Which would still be biased on his part.
@babynyxe4784 ikr. Also all he said was "speak for yourself we all have the same hair for different reasons. Which is correct. I don't get why they have such a hard time understanding that
So many hear completely miss the point he was making. This is why people who are clueless on race and culture get things so wrong so often. First thing is he never said Black people own dreds. Second thing is he never said others cant wear dreds. Third is the entire point of the video was not completely about dreds itself. It was about making clueless assumptions on things you dont really know about. Let me explain. His entire point was that all Black people dont wear dreds simply because they like them which is what the Asian dude said. That doesn't mean some dont, because they do. Many wear them for religious or cultural reasons. This is the whole point. He wears them because he likes them, but you cant then assume Black people as a whole also wear them simply because they just like them. We can even take race completely out of this and use another example. Some Christians wear the cross because it means something to them. It is a representation of their connection with their religion. Not everybody that wears the cross feels this way. Some just wear it because it looks cool, or so they think. Yet it would be wrong of me to assume that everybody wears the cross simply because it looks cool to them. The same can be said with certain tattoos. Certain tattoos mean something and some people get them because of that meaning while others get it simply because they like it. Yall need to put your hate aside and listen to what was actually said and explained in the video with great detail.
Where does the asian guy say "All black people..." Answer that and only that. If no answer to that then stay quiet because its ironic you talk about missing any points.
@@viviennewestwoodruinedmylife He didn't have to say all. He said Black People and didn't separate. If you can't pick up on the context of how he said Black people and his original point then that is not my problem. Don't jump into things you can't comprehend.
His message could have seriously gone in a much better heart felt way, I’m curious if he is Tibetan and of ngagpa. While on my trip to Asia I saw several practicing Buddhist/Hindus who also wear locks but presented with this question they would dive into a deep thought of mental, emotional, spiritual journey their hair has given them.. But then again if your reason is “The same reason as black people” then it is fair to say he doesn’t have an answer that would suffice.
I agree! I think locs are so beautiful, and as a white woman I did a lot of research before making my decision. I applaud those who make the commitment to loc their hair (whether it's a protective style or otherwise). While looking for ways to resist chopping all my hair off, I learned about synthetic locs and yarn locs. Personally, I use those methods because I have commitment issues (which I'm working on) and it's much healthier for my hair than dyeing it every few weeks...but it allows a different form of self-expression for me. I'm very curious to hear other people's reasons for growing locs!
I started my loc journey almost 3 years ago when I turned 50. I admired them from the 1st time I saw them oh so long ago. I wanted to do the locs for several reasons, all of them very personal. I waited because of the gate keeping but when I seriously contemplated getting locs, I did a lot of searching on the internet. I learned about Rastafarianism, the history of locs in cultures and contemporary perspectives. I found a large divide in this subject. In the end, I did what was right for me and I will never give up my locs. I am grateful to whoever and wherever they come from and in my journey gained a deep respect for the Rastafarians. The one thing I did not expect to run into were white women asking me about my locs. No one has been rude, and it has given me an opportunity to dispel a lot of myths about locs.
I'm a little familiar with the culture behind dread locks. I mean all the dude had to say was "cause I like them" but he had to just ignore the cultural significance of dread locks
Now I would love to see a long form video about your loc journey. Hair is personal to everyone and so culturally significant for the black community. I'd love to hear your reasons behind your beautiful hair, but I do understand that hair is personal and you owe us nothing. If you are willing to share, I am willing to listen.
As a black man with locs (wicks) and golds.. we’re the most hated but always impersonated duplicated and imitated. The world over wants our rhythm but ain’t built to handle life and move with our blues. Y’all stay blessed
You right about that but then again do us black folks realize dreadlocs was a form of Indian culture? Dreads were first seen worn in tribes & Indians/native culture. I just think we gotta learn our history.
@@jerrydjones5328from the research I’ve done, we are the natives at least in part anyways (Seminoles for example) And some of the others tribes their noses up at us too. We catch from the inside and outside it’s crazy bruh
I got mines to simplify my life and to embrace my natural beauty. Learning to love myself was challenging, but now I’m just loving the journey, the honesty and self reflection that comes with it . It’s crazy to think I use to be a woman that would cancel dates if my hair and fake nails wasn’t done. Or felt ugly if I didn’t have it done. Now I wear my natural nails , sometimes I’m a press on queen . It’s not a necessity now , I do what I like now . Not because I feel like I have to. I wake up feeling beautiful. I check myself when I make assumptions about how people few me . I’m not a product hair junkie no more .
Why not just say YOU got them bc YOU like them ? So much simpler imo . Btw the second person talking (responding to the tatted one) has the most SOOTHING SMOOTH VOICE EVER . I could listen to a billion audio books by them ❤
Anybody offended enough to ask "why are you appropriating their hairstyle?" has too much time on their hands and need to thicken their skin. A hairstyle is a hairstyle, everyone has hair, everyone can wear their's how they please
@@grondunn9707 it makes it easier to accept the decision you made, before during or after ridicule. Like saying “My Black friend(s) think it’s cool, so IDC.
Anyone can have loc, if you're willing to go through the journey of it then you are welcome to it. Whether you are Black, White, Asian, Japanese or any other race it doesn't matter. People who think hairstyles are “owned” by specific groups of people need to open their eyes to the world.
So why do black people get labeled thug for having Dreads while other races don’t. Your point is moot bullshit we are all the world and life is not like that us.
@@yashayasoldierofyasharala3597The hairstyle itself is stigmatized. Any race with this hairstyle gets looked at differently. You are usually seen as some marijuana smoking lazy bum regardless of race. It's a stereotype that really needs to stop. And if you've never seen that you probably need to get out more.
I group up in Philadelphia, in gen X times i might add...there were dreads back in 70s 80s and prior that did not comb ot straighten their hair as a symbol of culture...meaning we will not conform to America's idealism of beauty as black people...there was a group of people named the "Movement " in Philadelphia that stood for just this idea...freedom for black people and the oppression of being told who or what we are...dreads speak to our culture and diversity...my mother, brothers and i had dreads when they were not treated as a fad and or a hairstyle.....its astonishing to see how many culturally challenged black people have little knowledge of our history.....so many did not get the point of even where we are in society today.....between the ignorance and the cartoonist way blacks are depicted and displayed today its sad for all those who risked their lives and freedom for our cause. Those of us who speak and say things like im a black man and i don't care, etc...as a black man with failing and unsafe communities.. you should always care about what and how you are being viewed and or depicted....wake up modern world...these are the most racist times we are living in...
I had my hair braided once upon a time a very non white fashion, and I was asked by a black classmate why I did it. My answer was "I think it looks good", and they agreed and that was that. Only say what you need to, because what you say can be used against you
Yes my husband has locs and THEY definitely give him scared looks i doubt they do the same thing for other races with locs looking at them as cool or radical - while my husband is looked at as a thug .
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I honestly don't know why y'all show them sympathy when they never show us black people's sympathy. You stupid if you think they don't talk about us black people 24/7 and we don't have dreads for the same damn reason blacks do it spiritually others do it because they wanna be us that simple💯☺️
We can’t talk about yall 24/7 ‘cause yall are too busy talking about yourselves 24/7! 🤪
@@FrostyTheSnowman12321 sumbody mad you must be white
That white people talk about you 24/7 is not true. I have better things to do with my time than talk about someone who has a different skin color than mine. That's part of the problem. Black people say they are proud but they won't let go of their victimhood. We're talking about a hairstyle. I don't complain when I see a black woman with straight hair in a ponytail! Isn't that white appropriation?
instead of repeating the cycle how about ppl do better to make change. genuinely get tired of ppl doing the same things that others do to them instead of doing something better towards a different outcome. maybe ppl can get somewhere if ppl just moved on from all the hatred
@@only1naraka them words post to be toward me?
I’m black and just got them cos I like them 🤷🏾♂️ I guess he shouldn’t have said “ the same reason black people get them “
Right. I’m black and have locs and I got them because I like them. And I’m sure dude in the video wouldn’t have them if he didn’t like them either 💯
@@lynnmonet7282there is no way you aren’t intentionally missing the point this bad lmao no shit he likes them. It’s about the reasoning for having it is deeper than just liking them. If things aren’t that deep to you, have the decency to stay in shallow discussions while other black folks try to progress🤷🏽♂️
@@lynnmonet7282I would do dreads, but I'm not rastafari(coffee isn't permitted). The restrictions of the world keep surmounting...
@@StayFrostThow is discussing the intricacies of our hair making any progress for the black community
I’m half and I just like them, I think the only reason why he said black ppl is because he is being attacked because he’s asian, like saying he can’t have them cause he’s not black, which is a stupid question to begin with, if a black person doesn’t like them they won’t wear them so yeah I think every PERSON wearing any hairstyle is basically cause they like it, why making it so complicated
As a white man who lives in the u.k and had dreads for 6-7 years. The most hate I got about my hair was from other white people 😂.
Trust me, whenever a black person saw you with locs, they laughed in their head and told their friends about it. Trust me.
@@MontyBroady so?
@@MontyBroady so?
@@MontyBroadyand some of our straight hair is natural stop thinking we all wear weave or hair extensions some of us have natural long straight hair we annt all nappy head as you where throwing shots trying to say 😂😂😂😂we dnt all look n act like nay nay from the hood and also dreads are spiritual they have spiritual meaning in brown culture and I say brown because this is black🖤 and this is white 🤍 and I have yet to see anyone match these exact colors 😂anyway this is why they says why he is wearing dreads it’s brown spiritual & cultural reasons why we wear them so people get affended when other cultures try to wear them cause it’s like spitting in our ancestors face ijs
@@MontyBroadyyes they do
I am a black person who thinks that any adult that actually gets offended by another persons choice of hair style needs to grow up. The fact of the matter is dreadlocks have been worn by non blacks since the Viking age. This monopolization of a hair style a beyond childish.
Im saying tho these people on a hitler run this shit crazy bro boutta tale 3 hours telling us his hair resembles the galaxy and all the other bullshit they soaked up I know theres black people who hate this shit and some like him
I fully agree
LOL @ "since the viking age". You do know that "dreadlocks" have been worn on the continent of Africa since the dawn of humanity, right?
Also...if you have straight/wavy/loosely curled hair, you don't have "locs", you have a matted nest on your head. Our kinky hair forms locs naturally with no effort.
@cierrawashington8596 do you own another person hairstyle? No, people can wear they hair however they want and you shouldn't get offended bc if I'm not mistaken I see my people rocking str8 hair which isn't they culture of hair all the time
Indian Sadhus and aghoris have dreads 😂😂😂😂. it’s not any cultural owned. its just a lifestyle that creates the dreads.
"Using your Black friend as a human Uno reverse card"👏🏼👏🏼
Not gonna lie, that part made me spit water at my dog. 😂😂😂
That one actually made me choke on a laugh...😂
Ikr! This the one! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
They always are so quick to pull that one too. Like, it's always on their mind.
😂😂😂😂 I cracked up!
I a black woman got mine when I became sober .got my kids back and started my spiritual journey
ok any race can have that same story not just boo hoo you
Congrats on your sobriety🤗💜
@@nomnom11155I don't think the comment was " about race" . I think it was merely stating the perspective.
@@nomnom11155”boo hoo” you sound like a immature person she’s not bragging about having locs she’s STATING that she got locs for spiritual purposes so calm tf down
@@nomnom11155Stfu and pay attention to the context instead of making this a race war Mr/Ms “I don’t see color”. Natural selection at finest I see.
He is right. You can say you got them because you like them, thats fine but you can't just say, "All black people got them because they like them." You arent even a single black person, not to mention all black people. Lol.
Do what you want, it's cool. Just dont speak for anyone else.
@user-vj6pw9my8xI'm definitely black. Wtf
Also I was talking about the Asian dude in the video. Not the very much black individual who is speaking to the Asian dude. Don't be weird yall
You bozos act like he was speaking for every black person in the world lmfao get a grip . Mf’s just wana cry about anything 🤡
@@michaelblackson2006 he's saying to only speak for you and your own experience. He can't speak on anyone's reason for having locs except his own. That's it.
@@kitabootforever so can the black dude speak for black people? Has he lived every black person's experience? and why did he throw up quotation marks when he said "black friends"? I'll tell you man... some black people.
I started my Locs after my two year fight with cancer. For me it’s deeper than the current trend. However, everyone’s journey is there own. Regardless of race or style. My reason isn’t your reason. And your reason isn’t mine. The thing about cultures is they are diverse and spread amongst other cultures. That’s okay and honestly a blessing. We can all learn from one another. I do agree, that one person can’t speak for an entire group. Our stories are our own to tell. #locd&lovely ❤
Well said.🙌❤️
Beautiful 💜
I’m glad you’re healthy and well and I love your perspective 😊
Tolerant, understanding, personal and loving
But do you like locs or not? Because thats all that matters. Did the asian guy say black people only get locs because they like them? No. Its a generalised statement.
@@viviennewestwoodruinedmylife I actually love my locs. My statement was addressing both the video and the response to the video. Everyone’s journey is their own. 🤎
@@CreativeMedicine7I hate that blacks soft af now locs was originally a thing for Nubians our ancestors understood our either is not hair but antennas to the source aka sun..y’all don’t even know wtf locs is and y’all black? The Asian guy jus like locs he has hair not ether like blacks do, y’all need to learn more knowledge and stop letting these yt ppl step on our heritage yall soft now
He didn't tell anyone how to do their hair, he said SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. it's not hard y'all
THIS!
@@n.anderson5938lol
bro took it like he was being personally attacked lmfaooo yall soft
@@CROCUSRDong😂
He should take his own advice... With his man bun rocking, cnn don lemon voice having self.
"if you do decide to speak on it, speak for yourself"
perfect.
you are imminently quotable.
Also stupid. Guy in the video literally spoke for himsef
I wish I could quote, but with such a deep and calm voice. XD I'm trying to sound more sophisticated and calm...
@@TheCreatedOnes ahh yes, the perpetual critic who simply did not watch the video. The OP said "same reason why black people have them", as if he could in any way speak for all black people with locs. Then, he failed to speak for himself again when he used his black friend to defend him from scrutiny.
Don't you think this guy is trying to speak for all Black people: "as a black man I can assure you my luck journey is different than yours". 🤣🤣🤣I'm black. My husband is black, and he has locks. He didn't have a "lock journey". It ain't that serious boo-boo. This guy that made this video has issues a lock "journey" can't solve
@@blorblin Isn't this guy speaking for all Black people as well?? You're a fucking sheep
"The white man's guide to unaccountablity"
Floored me!
Only he wasn’t white, which confused the hell outta me. I thought he’d have a more innate (if u will) respect for the journey.
But I guess it’s more proof that humanity is not a monolith. Dudes got “feelings” but no values 🙃
@Alexandra Apley Why would you be confused? He doesn't have to be white to utilize the tactic.
@@sunnmcheaux 🙏
@@sunnmcheaux I'm amazed that you continue to explain yourself after explaining yourself
what floored me was the authors name as "Dwight Mann" that was hilarious😂 I'm using that for the rest of my life!
Pal I’m black and I got locs because I like them 🤷🏾♂️ ion know what your yapping about Ik some of y’all think of it as some typa spiritual journey but but for most us im sure it’s the simple fact we like it
No "dreads" are term used by Napoleon to describe Haitians who had locs. Napoleon and the French became dreadful or dreaded to see people with locs because they were able to defeat the world's strongest military. Even in the Bible the term is loc not dreadloc.....stop it. This is a hair style this a lifestyle. Are you or your white cousin. Bobo Ashanti, Rastafarian, Nyahbinghi, Kemites, Kushites, or Sumarian? If not you shouldn't have locs. Most locs don't allow members to have locs touched by people outside of the tribe. Some loc tribes won't allow their locs to be uncovered in public. And no loc tribe allows "tools of Babylon" Combs, brushes, dyes, rubber bands, etc to be used on their locs. Older tribes would behead you for this (shave your head).
Well said I'm black and have locs because I like the style. People try to deep things to much.
IMO let's worry less about bs like this and worry about why we are the poorest race of people on every single continent maybe fix the major problems before moaning about who and who doesn't have locs
@TheChampVK7 You have a hairstyle not a lifestyle. You are apart of a trend not a tribe and tradition.
@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions I have what I want period that's how life works you want something go get it. Its always the ungrateful, uneducated, those with victim mentalities, low work ethic and drive that have issues with things that doesn't effective them.
@@StaplesPropertyAcquisitions your comparing a cultural thing to people who are outside of that culture. What ever the tribe does is what they do. I’m Jamaican and I got locs for the simple fact I like em. I could Care less who wears them or what history is connected to it. We shouldn’t exclude anyone from enjoying something simply because of where they are from that just promotes more racism
I have locs because I’ve learned to love myself as a bw. I spent years going to the Dominican salon. Spending my money to keep up with a look that wasn’t me naturally. My husband came to me with a fade a low cut. And now his locs are well past his shoulders. My daughters locs are all the way near her buttocks. We’re proud of our locs. My daughter tells me everyday she’s so happy to look like me hair and all. I’m happy that I didn’t ever start straightening her hair. I could care less WHO has locs but I have mine for reasons such as self love and that’s a journey. Also for me locs are far from a point of vanity. It’s actually was a terrifying process to commit one’s self to the locs. And the phases of my locs sometimes were hard to look at but every phase was me. Naturally me.
@@kenjifugimotoget the locs! I’ve seen people say it bothers them because they don’t get certain opportunities because of their Afro hairstyles like braids locs etc. and that is true I’ve even been told at the work place once that my natural hair was intimidating. This was in 2014. Meanwhile they had a Jewish young lady with a curly head of hair allowed to waltz around with her curls flowing freely. Yet mine were intimidating lol. To each their own. Do you. If you want locs I’m sure nobody is going to stop you and harm you in any way mentally or physically. It’s not that deep. Loc it up ❤️
@@kenjifugimotoand to add to that workplace story I was younger and less educated about my rights. I was FORCED to put my hair up in a bun that day. It was out and curly. I was literally forced or told I’d be sent home without pay. That’s not even legal I was a damn sales rep for goodness sakes lol. My hair wasn’t intimidating anyone. Just the man that ran the office I worked for. He also HATED locs. He didn’t hire a qualified man because he had locs. I occasionally look this man up and he’s still thriving of course. Probably still oppressing people. He used to say people with locs do drugs openly during team night to us whenever he saw anyone with them. He hated braids too. Yes you guess it. He was a white man. Not saying all white people are like that but I’m sure that wasn’t difficult to guess lol.
It’s because you embraced yourself that happened to you. These things don’t often happen to non black people because they already have the features that are deemed acceptable. And when they wear braids and locs it’s trendy. When we do it it’s “dreadful” and “intimidating”. I wouldn’t say anyone’s gatekeeping. I think bp are tired of being policed about everything down to how they feel. Continue to embrace yourself no matter what and live your truth.
What u said, is from the spirit. This is what ppl can’t grasp or understand. Having locs is a spiritual connection with the most high, the original way we’re to wear our hair in the blk culture. The most high put it in my spirit to get locs, bc it represents him.
noone cares
As a black person with dreads who has been constantly harassed for having dreads in my predominately white county all I have to say is leave the poor man alone. It literally doesn’t matter if he bas dreads as an asian dude. My white cousin used to have dreads and they were beautiful. Had to shave them when he got a new job and he regrets it every day. Let people live, please.
The "poor man" literally goes out of his way to provoke Black animosity for clicks. He flat-out said he only mentioned Black people to rage farm for followers. I'm telling him to do him but keep our name out his mouth, and here you are defending him... **smh** 🤦🏿
Stealing our culture 😂 while the Chinese is trying to take over Jamaica at the same time sounds like this corresponds with the narrative 😂😂 but hey if they can't beat us they can join us personally because I'm not letting you in 😂
It seems you growing up around white people has made you one of their best tap dancers. Sad.
@@jayro792I don't know how old you are but I can tell you that there certainly was a time when a black person who was trying to force their hair into a "European" style hair-do was negatively spoken about by white people.
@@MontyBroadydo you know WHY black ppl had to straighten their hair? Learn history before making embarrassing comments
notice how at no point in the video does he say "non black people cant have dreads" but all the comments are complaining that hes "gatekeeping hair" lmfao
@@Isaiahlp again, he never said the guy cant have dreads. He was just making a point about listening to black people, not just one that youre friends with
The problem isn’t him in the video it’s the people in the comments who are gate keeping hair. Unfortunately their are people like this who exist
@@skullthunder3181But who gives a fuck about strangers you don’t know!? You weirdos want to please ransoms online. Weirdos.
@@landontucker2866it should be gatekept, if we gate kept more we wouldn't be this colonized in the first place with yt ppl rewriting history however they feel like for their own narrative.
@@southpaw8040he literally did speak for black people when he said the same reason why black people get dreads when it's not, u mad this guy got corrected as he should.
"Curious, why do you have dread when you are asian?" Because I fucking want to
That's not what he said though.
@@n.anderson5938right. He said because he likes them, so i assume he WANTED them as well since he has them. Right? Riiiiight? Right.
@@SocietyOfOnepls watch the video again
@@lovely66618Yeah I don't think they watched the same video we watched, or they misspelled "the same reason all black people have 'dreads'" I really think a lot of these comments are trolling. They have to be
@@kymania.c.915 yes, exactly
Not just a black friend but an African black friend. They view racism so differently that things that don’t slide with AAs slide right pass them with permission. Just another form of manipulation to get what you want.
But all Black people are the same. We are a monolith, single mind with all the same opinions
They have a long history of being docile and scammed. Shoot. A group of white folks went to South Africa and took over the whole damn country. Blacks folk had to a papers to move around in their own country. TF?
@@NiKiMa023 no, no we are not and it shows every second of every day
@@NiKiMa023 I wouldn’t say that. An African Americans experience will be completely different than a Africans. Both view racism very differently. There’s articles on this. Very interesting if you’d like to learn.
@@NiKiMa023👀 You're either trolling for reactions or using sarcasm to highlight how other cultures see/understand the black experience. In the nicest possible way - which is it?
Note: My gut feeling is sarcasm but I could be wrong. 🤔
Precisely. Whatever your reason is for your hair, clothing, body art, etc.; stand in it on your own. Don't bring your assumed thoughts of an entire peoples, that you aren't grouped with, into it.
And for that reason you still have recisam when you want to group ppl :) Enjoy it victim
You literally heard this Asian man talk for 10 seconds. You have no idea who asked him that question. If it was a black person that asked him that question, then he answered appropriately.
@@MethodiousMind No he didnt. He cant tell me why I have dreadlocks. Are you that hungry to argue?
@@KaineMarqo triggered much?
@@MethodiousMind Nah man. Just making an observation and stating a fact. Have a good day, Mr. UA-cam Troll
This guy tried to use that black woman as his human shield after trying to speak for black people. He could have just said that he liked the look and left it as that.
The fact that she said what she said 🤦🏽♀️
And the fact that she co-signed his fuckery.
I'm tripping off the fact that she willingly cosigned that shyte
@@Sara-uk5egHe still had no reason to speak for black people, a simple “I like the look” would have sufficed
@@ratking9577 Exactly!
When I was 18, I had an old yt premed advisor tell us that locs were unprofessional and justified it with a story of a racist lady refusing to been seen by a Black doc with locs. I’m now in med school and will be starting my loc journey in my last year to inspire my sisters and brothers to be their authentic selves instead of compromising to accommodate racists.
❤
I love the way you said Dwight Mann’s guide!!! I LIVE FOR THIS CHANNEL
Racism is so funny haha
hilarious eh
I want to speak like you... o my days articulate and on point.
Then, speak like him fam ❤just go for it. You can do anything that you put your mind to. Sunn got me out here articulating myself on new levels.
This man said a human UNO reverse card.. I'm rolling 😂. My boy be killin it..
How can people be so ignorant of what he is saying in this video? This is a prime example of the lack of education and really just lack of common sense.
1. This video is not about Black people or any people OWNING locks. It has absolutely nothing to do with that.
2. This video is not saying this Asian dude cannot wear locks. Its not saying anything about anybody not being able to wear locks.
How can so many not comprehend this? There is a detailed explanation within the video and yet so many of you still absolutely miss the point.
I am pro black
Many cultures throughout history have worn their hair in dreadlocks. Minoans, the Greeks, Germanic tribes, and nomadic Norse tribes are a few that come to mind that all used dreadlocks for cultural and spiritual reasons. Don’t do it just because it’s cool, I think they should hold deeper meaning personally, but don’t let anyone gatekeep them from you, that comes from a place of ignorance as well.
I honestly don't know why y'all show them sympathy when they never show us black people's sympathy. You stupid if you think they don't talk about us black people 24/7 and we don't have dreads for the same damn reason blacks do it spiritually others do it because they wanna be us that simple💯☺️
"A Guide to Accountability" by Dwight Mann--- I'm dying! Damn, Sunn! That is harsh and accurate.
"un" - accountability, is what I heard and if I'm correct, it sounds more accurate to me :)
And what's so funny about it! I said the name a few times to myself that then I caught on. I laugh myself into tears. I'm still laughing.
@@darkangelcl4 🎯💯
@@darkangelcl4 I'll admit I paused the video to get the title accurate. LOL
Adding to my lifetime "to do" list: author the book "A Guide to Unaccountability" under the pseudonym Dwight Mann. 😛
I know you're a Harvard professor, but if you ever wanted to do a comedy tour in a north America I would straight up buy a ticket! You're effortlessly hilarious
And you NEED TO LEARN YOUR GEOGRAPHY, because he is in NORTH AMERICA and you sound very STUPID❗️ So who’s the Clown with Jokes 💩
ME 2!!!
He could be an educational comedy tour act!
Very insulting When The president of the United States says something funny nobody says "you should do comedy" how insulting to think that being funny, or having a sense of humor automatically means they should be like "Richard Pryor, cause OMG he's my favorite black comedian"
@@bellacairothehookqueen5373
I think you are being too sensitive here, or not reasoning this openly. Neil DeGrass Tyson travels around the country throughout the year making insane amounts of money presenting matters relating astrophysics comedically. l laughed more at his quick wit and shade he threw at his mainly colorless audience than I did watching comedians.
😮😅😂
the last part tied it all together for me! "If you *do* decide to speak; speak for *yourself*" perfect 💜 thank you Sunn
A lot of y'all don't pay attention and it shows.
Who? The people bashing the asian guy are the ones i hope you are talking about.
@@viviennewestwoodruinedmylifeNope, the people bashing the black guy are what they're talking about, and they're correct.
Stop appropriating my Norse culture by wearing dreadlocks.
Incorrect Dreadlocks also have ancient roots and can be traced back to various cultures, including those in Africa, India, and the Caribbean. In African cultures, dreadlocks were often worn as a symbol of spirituality, identity, and cultural pride. While other cultures have adopted similar styles, the significance and history of dreadlocks are particularly prominent in Black communities, especially within the context of the Rastafari movement and African heritage.
@@Komondragon I made the comment out of irreverent intent. I couldn't give a shit about the origins of dreadlocks (I bet the mesopotamians had dreadlocks). Anybody with a modicum of intelligence wouldn't care less about the racial legitimacy of a hair style.
Why even bring black people into the conversation?? The comment was directed towards him. That was a clear attempt to deflect and people deflect to take the heat off of themselves. Must be feeling guilty or trying to hide something.
But black people WERE brought into the conversation because the question was asked by a BLACK woman and it said "why do you have dreads when you are Asian" insinuating that there's something wrong with him wearing dreads cause he's Asian. What other reason would a black woman bring up his ethnicity in the first place when discussing dreads? She brought up ethnicity and black people first. Don't gaslight
This is such a respectful way to call attention to disrespect and request respectf/accountability. I hope others know that Sunn's eloquence and respectful language is NOT the only thing that makes him worth listening to. He is not just "one of the nice ones"
Sunn,
I really appreciate the layers of perspective you provide beyond the inception of u’r videos
The difference is . When other than black people have locs it's seen as "new" and "stylish" in society.
But black people with locs .. they're told it's something negative. As we see with companies and schools telling black people they should cut them or in the case of schools the teachers will be cold and bold enough to cut the locs themselves
Asians have worn dreads for as long as black ppl.
I have seen a couple stories in the news of school officials cutting kids dreads because they violate the dress code… And I def do not agree with that… That’s not right… And if it were my child He would be withdrawn immediately and my attorney would have a field day….
That said… If equality and fair enforcement of rules really matter I don’t think that a dress code that clearly states boys can’t have hair past their collar should have racial exemptions…You can’t strictly apply the rule to non black students while allowing black students to have long hair… doesn’t matter if it’s dreads or braids if below the collar it’s too long… It’s the parents responsibility to be aware of things like this for your kid… holding a student and a parent to the same standard of accountability as everyone else is the opposite of racist…
His dreads look dope who cares about his race. It's his hair, I do believe we all have our reasons my love are intimate for me I'm black.
I love locs but whoever wants to have them can I don't think it's as intimate as my reasons but that's me
They are cultural, religious, spiritual, powerful ties to history & deserve respect.
Germanic and barbarian tribes had dreadlocks. The reason they had dreadlocks is because they liked them.
Cap they never did stop lying white peoples cannot get dreads without modifying through crocheting and gel which the “Germanic white people” had . Stop it y’all had straight pretty boy hair
Now THAT'S sum TRUTH fa ya azzzzzz!🤣
Asian guy: *assumes black ppl as a whole get dreadlocks as an aesthetic, dismissing a variety of other reasons that range from spiritual, to protective styling, to personal journeys of self love as well*
Sunn: You can say you got them for Aesthetic reasons, but don't speak on the reasons for a people/culture you dont know.
The comments for some reason: Uhm ACTUALLY, You guys cant Gatekeep a Hair Style, Because Vikings, and ACTUWAUALLY My FAVORITE Rapper is Snoop Dogg, So I Give All People Permission to Wear Dreads, Get TF OVER Yourselves Yew dont OWN ME, I L00k GREAT IN-
Like I get that it's a knee jerk reaction to be weird to black folk but come tf on. Yall needa use our grown up ears and unclench ur jaw.
@@jayro792it is our natural hair state
@@jayro792lookup free form dread locs that’s literally what they are 🤣🤣
@@jayro792ignorant comment, your hair doesn't speak for yourself!!
@@jayro792 the word uniformly is subjective as long as it’s free forms evenly then it is uniform and it’s doesn’t have to be braided or put in plates first all you have to do is wash your hair and oil it and it’ll lock up naturally and most people who go to a loctition don’t start from braids they start by comb coils, barrel twisting or interlocking
@@416MordoUNIform and FREE form are not the same word, nor have the same definition.
As a caribben born and raised black woman with locs, I agree with this message.
Im tired of our ppl standing behind it in the manner that they do; his need for validation and her unbelievable act of validation 😞.. Get cha house in order❤
He found a dummy to validate his reasons!!🤣🤣
There's ALWAYS ONE of "US" willing to cosign THEIR STUPIDITY to GAIN THEIR acceptance...especially Africans I notice they REALLY WANT acceptance from OTHERS besides "FAMILY ".
Just because her skin is dark doesn't mean she's BLACK......
@@librasquad9782 why else would he specifically ask her that question if she wasn't 😐
@@briannapage8653 : Being black is more than a skin color.
Shidd I ask black ppl wit locs why they have them and I also wear them. I like to hear their journey. My Aunt is a PA of Jamaican decent and when she first started her medical journey she was told it was unacceptable… now forty years into her career she goes in to her office loc’d and living her representation.
My journey with locs is literally a whole ass thesis. 😭
I don't think folks really understand the impact and importance hair has in the Black community.
And I learned the hard way that my loc journey is a thesis cause I recently posted a comment on this video about it. It was much longer than I expected when I posted it and re-read through it. 😅😅
@@latashadolce right! I love to hear the highs and lows of them as we all know the journey is never the same.
No "dreads" are term used by Napoleon to describe Haitians who had locs. Napoleon and the French became dreadful or dreaded to see people with locs because they were able to defeat the world's strongest military. Even in the Bible the term is loc not dreadloc.....stop it. This is a hair style this a lifestyle. Are you or your white cousin. Bobo Ashanti, Rastafarian, Nyahbinghi, Kemites, Kushites, or Sumarian? If not you shouldn't have locs. Most locs don't allow members to have locs touched by people outside of the tribe. Some loc tribes won't allow their locs to be uncovered in public. And no loc tribe allows "tools of Babylon" Combs, brushes, dyes, rubber bands, etc to be used on their locs. Older tribes would behead you for this (shave your head).
Before you do ANYTHING make sure you check with your local black person 😂😂😂😂
He's no true friend... Dude held up a black woman as his human shield.
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I swear, some people have no basic comprehension skills and it shows 🤦🏾♀️
I hope you are talking about the people missing the generalised statement from the asian guy. Not saying all black people but in general. So again i hope you are talking about the people who missed that or else you are talking about your own self and that would make you look dumb.
As usual, this man is functionally incapable of missing ^.^
He missed the part where he told us why he has dreads and the part where he told us why the asian guy can't have dreads. This man is racist no race owns a hairstyle.
I grew my hair simply because my head looked oddly shaped with a haircut....locs just happened to be my preferred style😅💯....notice i only spoke on why I have locs
Maybe not for the same reason but dreadlocks originated with the Norse vikings.
Snm bredda ✊🏾
Always on point with your responses 👌🏾
Great video Sir, as usual!!!🌹🌹🌹💯🙏🏿
I don’t understand how controversial this take seems to be for some. All he’s saying is “we are not the same” with receipts and people are mad.
Because you and I know that the world is pretty Anti-Black, and then you stupid non blacks wonder why we get pissed off when y’all try to look like us we aren’t a damn costume
“Dwight Mann” is so funny💀💀💀
I'm gonna be an asshole. I clocked her accent.
I think people need to understand that perceptions of hair are cultural not racial.
There are certain ethnicities that don't care if others wear braids or locs
Because all ethnicities don't have the same history/experience with hair.
Africa is a continent not an ethnicity.
@@realmaureenoyakhilomewhat you said is technically correct but it has nothing to do with the comment lol
What issue can you point out with the statement that black people enjoy locs, therefore they adorn them?
@@realmaureenoyakhilomeand North Africans are vastly different than subsaharan Africans
@@danielhernandez-vo9zccause they aren’t native to Africa the colonized it
Whewwww!!! Say that!!! I don't have dreads, but I returned natural, over 20 years ago, and I'm tired of braids being called "ghetto" when bl@ck women have them, but it's "trendy" and "edgy" when yt women get them.
when people use YT my mind thinks UA-cam 😂
@@chorizoconhuevos13, sometimes, I do, too!🤣
in Central and Northern Asian cultures (specifically Turkic) we have braids too, initially a black person may be a little confused about it, but we learn from eachother and such but yes it definitely is a little bit odd for a white person to make braids for just fashion
@@amiramirziyoyevaBlack people were the first Homo sapiens to inhabit Asia. I can assure you that Asian people did not invent the concept of braids before the African diaspora.
All he's saying is speak for yourself, don't speak for us. Some of us get them for deeper reasons than just liking them. We love seeing other races with locs. All his point is don't speak for us because that'll dilute the true meaning in why some of us have locs.
Why does he have dreadlocks? Because he can. Freedom of expression. You can express yourself the way you want as long as you don’t infringe on other peoples rights in doing so.
Why do y’all think y’all can speak on someone else’s culture?
I did not know Dwight Mann wrote a book....😂😂😂
He wrote all the books honey! Most of the laws too 🤣
@@NiKiMa023 yep!
This goes for soooooo much more than locs... "speak for yourself" is best for most things. ❤❤❤
When one of my friends with locs was at high school, she was always under the constant threat that she wouldn’t be able to write her exams unless she cuts her locs (Northen Academy I’m looking at you). And as recently as the past two years girls at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira still don’t have the freedom to keep locs without being called ‘untidy’. This happens a lot at certain schools in South Africa (some even sending girls with afros home) and one thing is for sure: Steve Biko didn’t die for this.
Oh yeah, for sure. As Afrikaans people we need to adjust our understanding of policing people's bodies. I was talking to a guy who thought he had an ally in me about women wearing Hijab or something. And then there was the teacher being told her natural body was 'distracting students'. Taking away educational opportunities of people in the name of being 'tidy' 🙄
reading all these loc origin stories got my heart full of joy and gratitude ❤
The spirit of man is inherently beautiful. We need to work on maintaining that beauty ❤ brother in the video made his point very well.
WELL SAID AS ALWAYS!! ✊🏿❤️
RIGHT ON BROTHA !! RIGHT ON!!!
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THANK YOU for calling them Locs; just Locs!
Did we really reach a point where we have to justify our hairstyle?
We live in a society where everyone feels they are entitled to ask you personal questions and make you justify your decisions with your body. The issue wasn't the dreads, the issue was he asked a black person to defend him having dreads.
That black friend is one of our biggest problems!!
I really looked up that book to find a good reference from you. Then I felt like an idiot when I got the joke.
As a black person with locs, I also approve of my good man's message above or 👇 me along with Sunn's. 😁😁
Blonde vikings invented dreads. Look it up
@@alexv1190 They didn't. Look it up.
I Swear He Can't Miss
First of all, Vikings were the first ones to have dreads locks and braids 😂
we’re too focused on race.
It’s a reason he diverted str8 to black people to answer the question. The person asking didn’t say anything about black people. Y’all catch that?? Lol
True, but it's implied. I know people who were not allowed to have "black hair styles." Still, you're right, could talk for himself when answering the question.
🙄 they weren’t allowed!? Like these were children and their parents said they couldn’t wear their hair a certain way? Otherwise, their hair their business. Appreciate, don’t appropriate & everything is all good
@@SLYKM It wasn't implied at all in that question. The fact that he specifically said "Black" and not "anyone" does speak to his own perception of locs as a Black thing. The only other 'implication' he could draw from is if a Black person asked the question. Which would still be biased on his part.
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@@sunnmcheaux 🙏🏾✌🏾✌🏾
I LOVE this. It makes me cringe when someone says " I'm black and I -". Ah, hush up .
Black people can have different opinions? Why are you silencing the voice of a black person just because they have a different opinion than you?
@babynyxe4784 ikr. Also all he said was "speak for yourself we all have the same hair for different reasons. Which is correct. I don't get why they have such a hard time understanding that
So many hear completely miss the point he was making. This is why people who are clueless on race and culture get things so wrong so often. First thing is he never said Black people own dreds. Second thing is he never said others cant wear dreds. Third is the entire point of the video was not completely about dreds itself. It was about making clueless assumptions on things you dont really know about. Let me explain.
His entire point was that all Black people dont wear dreds simply because they like them which is what the Asian dude said. That doesn't mean some dont, because they do. Many wear them for religious or cultural reasons. This is the whole point. He wears them because he likes them, but you cant then assume Black people as a whole also wear them simply because they just like them.
We can even take race completely out of this and use another example. Some Christians wear the cross because it means something to them. It is a representation of their connection with their religion. Not everybody that wears the cross feels this way. Some just wear it because it looks cool, or so they think. Yet it would be wrong of me to assume that everybody wears the cross simply because it looks cool to them. The same can be said with certain tattoos. Certain tattoos mean something and some people get them because of that meaning while others get it simply because they like it.
Yall need to put your hate aside and listen to what was actually said and explained in the video with great detail.
Where does the asian guy say "All black people..." Answer that and only that. If no answer to that then stay quiet because its ironic you talk about missing any points.
@@viviennewestwoodruinedmylife He didn't have to say all. He said Black People and didn't separate. If you can't pick up on the context of how he said Black people and his original point then that is not my problem. Don't jump into things you can't comprehend.
Perfectly said
bro is yapping, if you spend 2+ years trying to get locs its probably because you like locs
His message could have seriously gone in a much better heart felt way, I’m curious if he is Tibetan and of ngagpa.
While on my trip to Asia I saw several practicing Buddhist/Hindus who also wear locks but presented with this question they would dive into a deep thought of mental, emotional, spiritual journey their hair has given them..
But then again if your reason is “The same reason as black people” then it is fair to say he doesn’t have an answer that would suffice.
As a black woman with locs, I agree with SunnmCheaux!
As a white person im getting dreads now because of how stupid this is
Black girls bleach their hair blonde and we dont say shit so we can do what we want. Its hair...
I agree! I think locs are so beautiful, and as a white woman I did a lot of research before making my decision. I applaud those who make the commitment to loc their hair (whether it's a protective style or otherwise). While looking for ways to resist chopping all my hair off, I learned about synthetic locs and yarn locs. Personally, I use those methods because I have commitment issues (which I'm working on) and it's much healthier for my hair than dyeing it every few weeks...but it allows a different form of self-expression for me.
I'm very curious to hear other people's reasons for growing locs!
This is literally going in detail on why you like locs no true reason other than it’s beauty which you like proving the Asians point
I started my loc journey almost 3 years ago when I turned 50. I admired them from the 1st time I saw them oh so long ago. I wanted to do the locs for several reasons, all of them very personal. I waited because of the gate keeping but when I seriously contemplated getting locs, I did a lot of searching on the internet. I learned about Rastafarianism, the history of locs in cultures and contemporary perspectives. I found a large divide in this subject. In the end, I did what was right for me and I will never give up my locs. I am grateful to whoever and wherever they come from and in my journey gained a deep respect for the Rastafarians.
The one thing I did not expect to run into were white women asking me about my locs. No one has been rude, and it has given me an opportunity to dispel a lot of myths about locs.
💯 Facts! 🎯
I'm a little familiar with the culture behind dread locks. I mean all the dude had to say was "cause I like them" but he had to just ignore the cultural significance of dread locks
Now I would love to see a long form video about your loc journey. Hair is personal to everyone and so culturally significant for the black community. I'd love to hear your reasons behind your beautiful hair, but I do understand that hair is personal and you owe us nothing. If you are willing to share, I am willing to listen.
From fighting against school segregation to fighting to defend your personal hair story. The resistance lives on
*retardation in second case
Mr Sunn is going to speak his mind and educate every time 😂❤💪🏾
Just say because you like them and keep it moving. Many races have worn dreadlocks. But do not use us to justify your decision.
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Damn dude, your voice is really calming
As a white bald man I approve this message. Lmao 🤣
As a black man with locs (wicks) and golds.. we’re the most hated but always impersonated duplicated and imitated. The world over wants our rhythm but ain’t built to handle life and move with our blues. Y’all stay blessed
FACTS!
You right about that but then again do us black folks realize dreadlocs was a form of Indian culture? Dreads were first seen worn in tribes & Indians/native culture. I just think we gotta learn our history.
@@jerrydjones5328from the research I’ve done, we are the natives at least in part anyways (Seminoles for example) And some of the others tribes their noses up at us too. We catch from the inside and outside it’s crazy bruh
Now I’m curious about your loc journey! Of course you’re under no obligation to tell :)
I got mines to simplify my life and to embrace my natural beauty. Learning to love myself was challenging, but now I’m just loving the journey, the honesty and self reflection that comes with it . It’s crazy to think I use to be a woman that would cancel dates if my hair and fake nails wasn’t done. Or felt ugly if I didn’t have it done. Now I wear my natural nails , sometimes I’m a press on queen . It’s not a necessity now , I do what I like now . Not because I feel like I have to. I wake up feeling beautiful. I check myself when I make assumptions about how people few me . I’m not a product hair junkie no more .
Locs originated in India just to inform and I say this as a black man with Loc’s
Why not just say YOU got them bc YOU like them ? So much simpler imo .
Btw the second person talking (responding to the tatted one) has the most SOOTHING SMOOTH VOICE EVER . I could listen to a billion audio books by them ❤
Mind you he never once said man's couldn't and shouldn't have or get locs so don't try and use that for your witch hunt. Ik some will try
Anybody offended enough to ask "why are you appropriating their hairstyle?" has too much time on their hands and need to thicken their skin.
A hairstyle is a hairstyle, everyone has hair, everyone can wear their's how they please
Using your Black friend as an Uno Reverse card. My new term. They have been doing this for years.
What getting a black persons opinion on a matter that apparently only black people can talk about or have any say in?
Our ppl like that go along, to get along. Their ignorant and extremely unlearned.
@@grondunn9707 it makes it easier to accept the decision you made, before during or after ridicule. Like saying “My Black friend(s) think it’s cool, so IDC.
if it doesn’t matter if he gets a black person to speak for him, why does it matter if one speaks against him
Anyone can have loc, if you're willing to go through the journey of it then you are welcome to it. Whether you are Black, White, Asian, Japanese or any other race it doesn't matter. People who think hairstyles are “owned” by specific groups of people need to open their eyes to the world.
no
That certainly was not the point of this video. It amazes me how dumb people are. Yes you.
So why do black people get labeled thug for having Dreads while other races don’t. Your point is moot bullshit we are all the world and life is not like that us.
Always the non blacks saying stupid shit like this I swear I hate you physically weak non blacks
@@yashayasoldierofyasharala3597The hairstyle itself is stigmatized. Any race with this hairstyle gets looked at differently. You are usually seen as some marijuana smoking lazy bum regardless of race. It's a stereotype that really needs to stop. And if you've never seen that you probably need to get out more.
Why do I have dreads, same reason everyone who does, does.
I don't comb my hair.
Always valid. 😅
I group up in Philadelphia, in gen X times i might add...there were dreads back in 70s 80s and prior that did not comb ot straighten their hair as a symbol of culture...meaning we will not conform to America's idealism of beauty as black people...there was a group of people named the "Movement " in Philadelphia that stood for just this idea...freedom for black people and the oppression of being told who or what we are...dreads speak to our culture and diversity...my mother, brothers and i had dreads when they were not treated as a fad and or a hairstyle.....its astonishing to see how many culturally challenged black people have little knowledge of our history.....so many did not get the point of even where we are in society today.....between the ignorance and the cartoonist way blacks are depicted and displayed today its sad for all those who risked their lives and freedom for our cause. Those of us who speak and say things like im a black man and i don't care, etc...as a black man with failing and unsafe communities.. you should always care about what and how you are being viewed and or depicted....wake up modern world...these are the most racist times we are living in...
Im proud of my Asain heritage ❤i love everyone
Just too bad that the guy in this video isn’t proud to be him
I had my hair braided once upon a time a very non white fashion, and I was asked by a black classmate why I did it. My answer was "I think it looks good", and they agreed and that was that.
Only say what you need to, because what you say can be used against you
😂😂😂😂 your voice is so soothing even when you reading the copy cats
Yes my husband has locs and THEY definitely give him scared looks i doubt they do the same thing for other races with locs looking at them as cool or radical - while my husband is looked at as a thug .
I’m sorry, Sunn. If it makes you feel any better, I think your locs look just glorious. They really suit you. His are… edgy? Yeah. Those are edgelocs.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 edgelocs!!
Mattlocks
@@cottagecreeche8852 nooooooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@cottagecreeche8852 idk if you was referencing Matlock the show but this took me away 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣I heard the theme song and all