The Inaugural Episode - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Following the death of George Floyd, Emmanuel Acho knew that he had to do something. So he did what he does best - talk to people. Acho sits down to have an “uncomfortable conversation” with white America, in order to educate and inform on racism, system racism, social injustice, rioting & the hurt Black people are feeling today.
I as a black woman refuse to use the "N" word, I say "as you see the light walk therein..." No one should use that word, it's a sign of self-hatred. This is a good talk, thanks for posing Emmanuel.
I have a story, I am from India and went to Thailand for a Vacation. I went to a place called Koh Phangan where people from all over the world decent for the 'full moon party' I was on a shared ride with three American boys who looked Latino, there were discussing being cheated by the owner of the motorbike rental who accused them of having a scratch on the bike they rented. I believe they got into a scuffle but eventually had to pay, but the way they were talking sounded to me and a few german tourists there like what we would have heard in a rap song or a typical 'black' movie, One guy told the other " what was that man thinking to get into my fact, did he not see my other ni$%$s with me? " I started talking to them and they seemed to code-switch with us. Turns out they were young 17 something teens from Alaska, who were ethnically Latino but speaking very "ghetto". I did not think about it much but now after all going on and me trying to learn. I feel somewhere that is the problem that some kids feel 'cool' to speak like that without really getting the significance, but I do agree the N-word would be removed even among Black people. But, I have an argument there. A group of sex workers may call each other 'whores' or bitches' out of endearment as they all share the stigma but will not accept it as a derogatory term, but it should not happen with the N-word in my opinion.
Siris Rangabhasm dude, watch the next episode. There is WAY TOO MUCH you are missing in your retelling of the story. The episode should help you
Preach to the lord
As a white woman, I can't equate anything to that word and would never use it or question why I can't use it. But, as you stated, I also refuse to use the word "bitch" for the same reason. It doesn't feel empowering to me. Just seems like it gives others an excuse to keep using it against us. We may pretend it's empowering but I still know what they're thinking when they use it.
I've been preaching this for years don't use it and have taught my children the history of the N word. I live in the UK. It cannot be justified the usage of it, it's not an endearment that's why a lot of people dont use it.
This is a word that needs to be eradicated. Permanently 👌🏽
Bless up brethren! Much needed conversation done in a non accusatory way. Give thanks for taking the lead. Guidance
Not so much really - same old stuff which unwittingly will maintain the ethos of victimhood over the black community. Stop telling all of society what they must do and how they must act for blacks to move forward and take heed of several other race groups who have entered Western society and succeeded by through outworking and outsmarting those that would hold them down.
🤔Emmanuel 🙋🏾♀️thank you so much for this platform for conversation ALL men, women & children to be brave, bold, confident, to bring change, ideas, to a hurting world 💞💞💞
Mr. Acho, this is not a question, just a comment. Your brother was one of my favorite Bears on and off the field. and this undertaking of yours is remarkable. What wonderful parents you must have. Kudos to them, to Sam, and to you.
Wow!! You have a great platform.
I’m a mixed white and Indigenous person in Canada working on education about anti-Indigenous racism. Doing this work is complex personally and ethically… and sometimes feels draining. I just found your videos and feeling inspired by your approach and candor. I’m grateful to you, chi-Miigwech, thanks so much 🙏
62 years old and I am overcome with emotion. You are teaching without ego, with patience, love and a gentle frankness. Thank you. I’m an old dog still trying to learn....please don’t stop.
wow man 62 years old and you are still a learner that is respect
The fact that you are 62 years old and still care, says a lot. Please continue with your education. We’re never to old to learn
@@floydedwards3511 It's too*
Amen! You said it perfectly. 🙏🏽❤️
@ V L You are a very good reader. Are you a English teacher? College professor? Or just an internet troll? Either way you know what I meant
I have to say, your words are so well articulated, the fluid of your thought s are inspiring. Keep talking, there is so much more I need to learn. Thank you.
As a white senior citizen who has rejected racism most of my life, as you speak, I hear "What more could I have done?" and as a retired person, I hear "What can I do now, that I haven't done in the past to end these atrocities?" Thank you for bringing a tear of understanding to my eyes. Keep up the great work. I was so proud when we elected the first black president. I was disgusted when 8 years later much of the nation showed its truth by electing an openly bigoted president. I felt some of the pain when a black man died from a knee on his neck and when I saw so many others killed for being caught living black. I felt hopeless until we began seeing youth of all colors, black and white, rising in peaceful protest arm in arm. We can and must make a difference today to end oppression and unite as one people for a better future. I agree that for all lives to matter, the Black Lives Matter movement must be embraced by all who care about the dignity of a mother's child, any mother's child. What shall I do? All that I can and all that I must, wherever that takes me. God, grant me the wisdom to learn, the conviction to act, the strength to overcome, and the time to make a difference.
Rev. Rich: Me too. I apologize beforehand for my LONG response, it is something I am offering to stimulate food for thought and hope that others circulate.
I agree. I, a boomer Protester from the sixties 60's & 70's along w/my black boomer friends, feel like we have taken giant steps backwards. It breaks our hearts,but, we Never give up fighting the fight for Civil, Equal & Human Rights For ALL who reside in this country, to Try to set the "Gold Standards" for other nations to follow.
I/we have never believed this fight is over.
Trump won the Electoral College. His people voted, while too many Dems stayed home; many unwilling to vote for Hillary because of their undying , loyal support to only Bernie. THEY lost the election for the Democratic Party. Lazy and resentful people who dare to call themselves Blue.
IF NOTHING ELSE, Trump's election revealed "The Truth" to us. "The Truth" as to how much prejudice remains, under most people's "polite public veneers". And knowing this Truth, of what we remain up against, is necessary.
"The Truth" is: About 15-20% of Voting [& Non-Voting] adults in this country remain just as prejudiced towards races other than their own white heritage, as back & before the 50's. This Awareness that WE have to work much More towards Educating people of the Samenesses, not the differences in the races, to change their attitudes.
Simply passing More legislations does not work, we have to affect people in the core of their souls.
Hard-Core White-Right Wingers ALWAYS campaign for, support financially, go to rallies, protests & Most of all, VOTE for their candidates.
Dems fail miserably in Every election, everywhere, to honor what I call: "their sacred duty for civil & human rights advancements" to actually VOTE. This is a "Sin against a Democracy", IMO.
Bernie and Yang Supporters are already doing this again in this election; stating their intentions to refuse to support or vote for Joe Biden because their favorite did not win the Nomination.
To this, I say Grow the EFF Up. I was a big Yang supporter, emotionally and financially; he was my fave and I shall support him again in the future if he runs again, and if I am still alive. But do you think I am going to act like a petulant child and Not Support Biden because he is not my favorite? That if I wanted Chocolate Ice Cream but only Vanilla or Dog Poop Cookies were available for dessert; I would refuse to eat and enjoy the ice cream?
That is ridiculous and just gives MORE POWER to the GOPs by our not Voting.
These Non-Voting for the Candidate are the real Blue traitors. They defy our/my decades long battles to achieve "Liberty and Justice for All"; by not helping our never-ending fight to advance Civil, Equal and Human Rights in our nation.
SOLUTIONS: THINGS WE CAN DO:
1. Get registered in your county to be able to get others to register to Vote. Keep your Voting Registrar Folder & Forms with you wherever you go, and ask everyone you run into: ÄRE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?" Turn in the forms every 2-4 weeks to your county's Voting Clerk.
2. The week before elections, post flyers w/a phone number [get/use a Google Voice number if you don't want to use your own] in your voting precinct for voters to ask for free rides to the voting place. [And back home.] Pre-Schedule Routes/Pick Ups every hour or two, depending on the number of calls you get and density of the voting population.
3. If YOU are lucky enough to be employed, On Voting Day, take the day off as PTO/Holiday/Vacation/Comp time; to give rides. Or get someone to do this for you. Give some of YOUR personal benefits back to helping OUR Country.
These are things that I have done. For many years. It works, it helps.
4 . WATCH, DISTRIBUTE & DISCUSS this Video: I believe that the speaker, Ms. Kimberly Latrice Jones [Twitter: @kimlatricejones ], is one of the most eloquent, truthful & powerful voices I have ever heard.
ESPECIALLY w/those whom you either know are point blank racists; but especially, the more sneaky "polite"bigots. Because MAYBE, just Maybe, if they are awoken to the GENERATIONAL PAINS that we whites have inflicted upon Blacks, they MIGHT start to change their attitudes. It is about the WHYs Blacks react with RIOTS, LOOTING & DESTRUCTION of Neighborhoods at times. It is NOT about PROMOTING such behaviors.
Forewarn "easily offended" people to please try to overlook the frequent use of the "EFF Word", the message is not about "EFFING"; it is about centuries of taking one step forward, only to be made to take two steps back.
If Even One out of every 100 bigots is enlightened by this video; THIS IS PROGRESS. Because we know that "Every Thousand Mile Journey begins with the First Step."
VIDEO: 7 Minutes: "HOW CAN WE WIN?": [It was at 1,707,950 Views, at 17:15 pm EDT on Sun.June 14th, 2020. Check/watch the number RISE]
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5. MOST of ALL: To you Idealist Bernie and Yang supporters: PAY ATTENTION:
I have been fighting "The Good Fight" for 5+ DECADES & have learned along my travels:
The Road is Long & Uphill for most of the journey.
Sometimes Detours must be taken to get to where we are going if our favorite or fastest route is not available.
I BEG all of the Bernie & Yang Supporters to "Take the detour" with me now; by publicly supporting & voting for Joe Biden in THIS election.
Writing in Bernie or Andrew, or Casting a vote for another party candidate, Green, Independent, Libertarian, etc. IS A VOTE FOR TRUMP & the GOP.
As is NOT VOTING as all in November.
PLEASE follow Bernie & Andrew's endorsement of Joe and Vote for Biden;
Don't do to us again what happened to Hillary.
Create your OWN STRONG THIRD Party in between the Presidential election years.
We desperately NEED a Strong Third Party More than ever now. But until it can capture at least 30% of Voters support; do not undermine the Dems by whittling away their captured votes by 1-5% on election day; just enough to result in the GOPs winning each states electoral representatives, again.
PLEASE, DO NOT LET the GOP Divide & Conquer the DEMS this time; AGAIN.
If they do, and Trump is re-elected because you did not vote for Biden, or YOU Did NOT Vote; YOU only have yourselves to blame for the continuation of his presidency.
Think of the even greater damages he will do to our country; that you, the youngers, will have to undo.
But the rest of we Blues, will not. Because many of us are aging Boomers, we are tired, our benefits are in place. So think about that before you take the inaction of not voting or voting third party. You will just be creating more work for your futures that could be avoided by putting an END to Trumpism. THAT is "The Ideal" to embrace in THIS election.
Me, I live seven miles from the border of Mexico, and am definitely moving there if he wins again. Not one more of my hard earned/deserved monthly SS retirement dollars will continue to support Trump's economy in the USA any more. Enough is enough.
Time, Commitment & Persistence are required for this particular journey;
There are NO Quick Fixes.
Permission is given by @klee88029 for anyone to feel free to copy any part of or the entire message and circulate it.
Rev. Rich Conrad thank you so much for sharing. We truly are made in Gods image. Each and everyone of us white, black, brown, red. May we continue to seek to have the heart of God.
@@klee88029 you took the words right out of my mouth, there is nothing more important right now than defeating Trump to keep us moving in the right direction.
Rev. Conrad - I was disgusted when we elected the first black president. Not because he was black, but because he was/is a socialist; I have voted for black politicians before. And I was somewhat relieved when we did not elect the white socialist Hillary Clinton, although that alone is not enough. Donald Trump was not my first choice, but was better than many other of the Republicans running for that office. As a Christian, I very much wish we could have conservative leaders who were still solidly married to their first spouse, like Obama and unlike Trump and Rush and Hannity. But the positions supported by officials are much more important than their personal lives. I like what Donald Trump has done in office, and hope to vote for him again in November.
@@BenAtTheTube From the New Testament I got the impression that the first Christians were socialists. Human beings live in societies.
How can people dislike this video?! Baffles me... not offensive at all... heartfelt talk... thank you for doing these sir!
it's racist, guilt inducing garbage. this is why I do not reach out
@@michaelfisher1537 hey karen!
@@michaelfisher1537 You are 100% correct.
@@sherilynnpontillo7936 Keep your PC BS - not impressed with your trying to sound cool
@@michaelfisher1537 Agreed. Also I don't see the conversation part. I only see a monologue. Now...a conversation with this young man and Thomas Sowell..that would be worth a watch
Literally brought tears to my eyes! Thank you Mr Acho for taking the time and accepting the burden of providing education. I am listening, I am learning and I am working to be better.
❤️ Thx bro. Signed.. your black sister
I don't think this is an uncomfortable conversation at all. This is a necessary conversation. And more than a conversation, it's listening. I'm listening.
I'm listening too. I'm sorry I'm late. I honestly just believed disagreeing with overt racism and not discriminating as an individual was enough.
There is nothing in here controversial to the narrative. Listen to ABL if you are looking for anti mainstream topics.
I agree with this fully. This is the mindset we all should have.
I submit that the fact that you are not uncomfortable with this is a good sign.
On the other hand, there are a LOT of people for whom this is a very uncomfortable conversation.
They are the ones to need to hear and heed this information.
I suppose it can be pretty uncomfortable if you have your ego tied up in the idea that you're already perfect and doing everything right despite never having taken any particular efforts to educate yourself or put in deliberate effort into self-improvement.
This addresses so many of the statements I've heard and never had an answer to, thank you so much! I am forwarding this video to everyone I know!
Thank you for sharing these uncomfortable thoughts and issues in such a magnanimous way. Much appreciated!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. As a white person who has been sitting at home weeping over what I'm reading and seeing on the news, and feeling helpless to do anything - right or wrong. You have created a 'safe space' for me to learn. I don't want to be silent, but I had no idea how to speak up. You have exemplified a loving and grace-filled way to do this. Thank you for building a bridge when so many (white and black, intentionally or not) are building walls.
I agree with everything you’re saying @sarah binger! @emmanuel acho Thank you for these uncomfortable conversations. My family is listening and learning.
mizzmolly To be completely honest, don’t think many of us white people did. I sure didn’t for a long time. Growing up I was taught that “The Civil Rights Movement Happened” and now everything was fair. In fact, I was taught that it was now unfair to us because of affirmative action. There were only token representations of black people in advertising and entertainment for me growing up in the early 70’s,, and when there was it was usually a racist depiction. As dumb as it sounds, it wasn’t until I got to know my first black friends and realize the mental calculations they have to do every single day in order to just do regular activities (like getting the mail). How exhausting it is to have to constantly be on your guard. OMG, the first time my black college friend had to explain to me about black hair! 🤣 Talk about having to educate a white girl! I learned more when I became a nurse and saw how blacks lagged behind whites in almost every health measurement (childbirth mortality, diabetes, homelessness, etc.) I really believe what this is all about now, is not so much about freedom for blacks as it is for white America to finally see at long last. I believe the time has finally come where white people are starting to see that ending racism isn’t us “helping those poor oppressed black folks” but as we finally listen to black people for once, we start kneeling with our friends, fists raised and demanding equality because it is in our best interest too. Perfect example, I did a DNA test trying to race my family roots. Imagine my surprise when a whole bunch of my second cousins had things like “sub Saharan Africa” in their genetic profiles. My own distant family, many of whom are black... I want the same place at the table for them as I have.
Natalie Howe Okay, that’s powerful. Thank you for that and thank you for answering that question so openly and honestly. It wasn’t until I was working on my dissertation with my White, male chair that he explained to me that White people are truly and completely oblivious to the suffering of black people. He explained that White people only get to see it when they begin intermixing with Black people to see how differently they are treated in society. He equated it to the matrix taking the blue or red pill. Because many White people do not associate with Black people, they will always be ignorant to this fact and never realize that these biases in our society exist.
@@dawn123ish you say it correctly. I grew up as close as sisters with some of my black friends and they had to sit me down and try to educate me a little about their families and what they go through, but the true learning factor happened when I started attending school to become a social worker that I learned about The New Jim Crow and the movie "13" (on Netflix). It has been a journey, and it still is, learning about the black experience and what it's like to live as a black person in America. As for my husband, he has only had bad experiences with the black community so it has been me teaching him what I know.
Nicole Young Thank you, Nicole. It’s funny I used to truly think that White people were not being genuine, but now I know it’s actually true that most white ppl are oblivious. And, now that I think about it, why would you know if it’s not happening in your life. And, when it comes to your husband’s negative experience, here is the thing. There is a moment in every black person’s exist when you realize your country doesn’t want to include you. Every fabric of American society is racist from children’s songs to Aunt Jenima syrup to confederate statues. And, in spite of being utterly disrespected daily by your country just living in a country with racist traditions practiced currently and with people harassing you or afraid of you all the time, it creates a not so happy daily disposition that is often triggered in these racial encounters. And, despite everything Black ppl are expected to act like everything is okay although most of us are just upset with OUR country most of the time. But, we stay hopeful like our ancestors that maybe, one day things will be better.
My favorite protest sign so far is (Held by a white person) "I am learning. I'll try harder".
I think Emmanuel's conversations is the Sunlight (is the best antiseptic) we all need to begin the path to understanding and healing.
@Mr. Bovine Joni its not as easy as that. racism is built into our society and anti-racism is never fully complete. that white person wanted to educate themselves on HOW to be anti racist and HOW to dismantle the centuries of oppression black people have faced. even though kids are taught "treat others how you want to be treated", a lot of what they learn from their culture and society works against black people and teaches them to be implicitly or maybe even explicitly racist
OH MAN!!! That is an awesome sign!!
@@annafisher9625 well said!!!
You spoke with humility, conviction and confidence. I can't imagine the history that has gotten you to this point.
I simply didn't know. Or did I choose not to see? I do see things differently, now. Thank you.
Amen
To know the truth, is to be set free. If you truly want to be part of the solution, you have to fully understand the problem first.
One step at a time, one soul at a time, gets us where we’re going... don’t beat yourself up over what you didn’t do before, as it serves no one. Congratulate yourself for taking what we all hope is the first of many steps! Good to have you onboard, now.
You are listening and trying and that really matters and is appreciated.
Brad Thompson 🦀
Thank you for this. It begins to hit upon answers to many questions and sheds light.
Thank you for your continuous love and support
I remember that when I first heard black lives matter - my immediate jerk reaction in my head was - why they are not saying all lives matter, isn't that true that every single life matters regardless of gender, color of the skin, and age.... And then I read comments that explain why it is rude and insensitive to reply with all lives matter - when someone comes to you with the pain and says - my dad died - you don't respond with all parents die some day. Because even though it is true - it does not help another person to grieve or be heard or feel that he/she can trust you and find compassion in you. When they say save sea turtles - it doesn't mean don't care about all other animals... And many many more examples - and only once I read it all - I realized how wrong my thought process was. I am really thankful for these series - because I want to be part of this dialogue...i truly believe that only by showing love and compassion to each other, we can move forward. Thank you.
I had the exact same thought when I first heard the term BLM as well. I wasn’t defensive or offended by it, but I was just confused by the term. I totally get it now but I can see why ignorant people don’t do a simple google search to see the “definition” explained
I will add though, that I think the choice of using Black Lives Matter is a big part of why we automatically get the “all lives matter” response. I am not saying I have any suggestion of what they should have chosen lol but I think even just adding “too” at the end would have helped a lot. “Black Lives Matter, Too”
What if the motto was Black Lives Matter [Too]?
Laurie Pegram if I said, “carrots are vegetables,”. would you consider that a complete and valid thought? Would it negate the fact that peas are vegetables also? Would I have to say, “carrots are vegetables too”? Maybe we should be asking ourselves why the phrase, “Black Lives Matter” is not considered to be a complete thought unless it somehow references white people....
We need more in the 🌎 like you! Thankyou for understanding!
Continue to challenge your own thinking! Awesome revelation, a lot of people need to be able to do what you have. :)
"It's not saying your life hasn't been hard, it's saying your skin color hasn't contributed to the difficulty in life." thanks Emmanuel!
This! So much enlightenment really ✨
That's a mic drop moment
Well done.
He must have learned these hard won lessons while he was growing up in the suburbs and attending a prestigious prep school.
@@digitallhm8160 Definitely so. If you think black people entering traditionally white, affluent spaces aren't met with constant side-eyes, stereotyping, and vocalized ignorance, you're laughably mistaken.
It's a shame that in 2020, black people still have to make a case for their humanity. Incredibly exhausting.
I want to tell you to take a seat. I really think we’ve got it…finally got it!!!
ignorance has been around for ages and for ages people have been hurt what we white people did to the American Indians was shame ful. i am jewish my parents were in Nazi areas of Eastern Europe . just because we were jewish we had been killed and held against our wills as well all through history somebody was treated unfairly by somebody else thinking they were better then us when they were hate to say below us . anybody who thought they were better because of skin color or national backgroundor deversive beliefs are bad people.
@@lyricaldawn Your comment proves the exact opposite.
@mizzmolly Wow
@Lyfeldre - Fair enough. I have a God son that is mixed. In school he has to deal with some of these issues, but he has told me that once out of school it has pretty much stopped. He is a smart young man and realizes a lot of that crap was due to the immaturity of school mates. To be honest, since he started working he says he has had one incident where someone even mentioned his ethnicity, and that was someone who he had argued with over something on the job. He did tell the guy if he wanted to persue that line he could talk to him in the parking lot about it, and that seemed to stop it right there. Apparently there are still issues that are hot buttons in this day and time but I think it is not nearly as bad as things were when I was a kid.
This needs to be on local tv. This is valuable knowledge.
Hummmmm the white people themselves are just PART of solution!!
This needs to be done n national tv ! Not local. This is something everyone needs to watch no matter the color of their skin. This page pertains to all people any color culture or religion.
Really enjoy Emmanuel’s points. He has some great ones! While I don’t agree with everything, his Q and A allows me to think deeply on different aspects of life a black man goes through.
His definition of white privilege and explanation of what it is is spot on.
Looping in Emmett Till’s death at the hands of white privilege seems off - I’d consider that just flat out death at the hands of racism.
I’ll also say that making a statement stating that “the white person is the problem” is heavy. Are they? This takes much more explaining. White people aren’t inherently oppressive. Our opponent in all this together are racists.. that’s it... I digress.. fact of the matter is I really enjoy this, even though it was challenging to watch at times. Thanks for sharing. Let’s all digest this, take a moment, then speak. We are all in this together. Having conversations like this need to happen!
@@seanhermm Absolutely Sean, I was thinking the very same thing!!
Agreed
I’ve just watched all 3 episodes and I am near tears. I am so very proud to see such a positive, intellectual representation of a black man on one of the largest social media platforms, taking the time to so eloquently discuss the issues we face daily as black people in a very powerful yet simplistic way. I just can’t thank you enough. May you continue educating the masses who just don’t know and may this dialogue bring about the change that’s so long overdue. May God continue to bless and allow to flourish both you and your gift Emmanuel!
You are completely ignorant. If you really believe that you are "oppressed" Nobody is oppressing you except your own mind pretending to be a victim.
He’s truly a gift ❤️
@bird cooper "And they wouldn't sale us" I think you mean sell.
@bird cooper But who is refusing to sell you properties. Because in case you didn't notice. Real estate agents gets paid off commission. Why would they turn down a sale?
@bird cooper Yeah, such a great source. A friend of a professional boxer. 😅🤣
The best teachers I've ever had have been the ones who create amazing analogies. Acho's analogies are wonderful, thanks so much for this series, episode 2 is even better!! Giving me hope!
How was the "on your left" analogy wonderful? Seemed pretty dumb to me. If someone rear-ends another in traffic, it is ALWAYS the fault of the one who did the rear-ending in the collision! Yet Acho says it was the white girl's fault (and I don't know why he called her the "white girl" instead of just saying there was another person on the trail--what does being white or being a girl/woman have to do with the fact that someone else was also using the trail?--Why should the other person automatically have to be the one to "change course" versus just both people on the trail being aware of the other and all following the rules of the road that apply to everyone? Why did he feel he warranted that the other person move or change course to allow him to proceed without having to slow up or avoid someone else that he came upon? I didn't see this analogy helping his point at all, but it seemed he has as many prejudices and biases as he seems to assume every member of the white does. Frankly, this guy seems pretty racist himself and makes many assumptions based entirely on race, either his own or those of others. :/
@@fruzel69 I should have been more specific, I meant his analogies of the covid 19 pandemic with racism and the boat wake with the legacy of slavery. As far as him being "racist" for mentioning a white lady in his story I respectfully disagree with your comment. Prejudiced and racist are not the same thing, they are closely tied together but not the same. i think this article explains it better than I could.
berkeleybeacon.com/solved-the-myth-of-reverse-racism/
Elegant, thank-you for loving us enough to share. I feel anxiety about saying the wrong thing when my intention is to love. 💚🕊️✨
Thank you for your continuous love and support
Thank you for breaking this down. Your voice is being heard and now more than ever, I need to hear these conversations.
Then you need to figure out how to use Google. Hardly anything he said is true, lol.
"I sit on a man’s back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means-except by getting off his back." Leo Tolstoy
Where is the Racism there ? you are speaking of a god damn piece of fiction.
@@mickavellian missing the point by missing the point
Where is the lie?
@@mickavellian Tolstoy was talking about serfdom, which was slavery in Russia. Tolstoy's family owned serfs, who were legally freed in 1861, but never received any land and remained dependent on their masters. Slaves in Russia were white and were the same local population, rural commoners, not nobility.
The feudal system was systemic oppression, not based on race. Consider black people in America to be the “serfs,” if you will; systemic oppression that IS based on race. I think that’s how this passage from Tolstoy applies to racism in the United States.
My whiteness can be weaponized is the strongest statement i have ever heard. that was my ah ha moment and suddenly i got it.... well not everything of course but i am now on my way to a much richer understanding, deeper conversations with my friends and a bigger need to wait for you to catch up those 200 metres so that we can walk together. I am so sorry for what you are going through, i am so sorry that you have to protect yourself and think about things that have never occurred to me. Thank you for this series, i wish you well.
@Julie-Anne Boxall, it's so heartening and uplifting that you've shared your "ah ha" moment. Thank you! But with this race metaphor, have you seen videos where athletes are struggling to simply finish a race because they're utterly exhausted and their bodies just can't propel them to the finish? And doesn't it just warm your heart when you see another athlete, instead of passing them by and finishing, instead pausing, putting an arm around their fellow athlete and helping them, maybe even dragging them in their own exhaustion, to the finish line TOGETHER? Would your heart be just as moved if the second athlete jogged in place, constantly calling out encouragement to the first athlete? Your support is invaluable; when you see us, please don't wait for us, lend an arm. This is the time for all of us to act.
@n cw how the hell is that? I'm not a Republican or Democrat but, most people I come across who are racist are the conservatives.....Smgdh
@n cw your a conservative .... it's showing with this last statement.....🤦♀️
@@dereksamivandusen4997 Stop talking facts. He will say its fake news.
@Dominus Vobiscum you ask how but you don't care nor do you want to understand. You just have a rebuttal. Your negativity is all over the comments.
I’m so fascinated that you, Emmanuel, relate to being “Black” as a first generation American whose parents are African. I’ve known African people and they do not relate to being “Black”. I also acknowledge you grew up as a Black Man in America. It would be great to have this conversation with other Black American Men, Black, Educated and Broke; Black and privileged; Black educated and middle; l black uneducated and middle class or successful… you get what I’m saying… this conversation with a various consciousness of Black men would be uncomfortable and productive. Thank you!
Just wanted to chime in and say that a lot of what you offer in this dialogue is even relevant to me in Germany, even though our black community is so small and very well represented by black public figures in Sports, Entertainment and the Arts. Unconcious bias, even with a halo effect is something we need to be aware of and to try to overcome
Notice how you mentionned "sports, entertainment and arts" , all of this is entertainment.
@@everythingiseverything9920 There is only one black person in our Parliament. One. Yes, the black community isn't big in Germany but come on. One black person? And I'm sure it doesn't only stop on the ballot paper. It's who is being voted on. Who the party wants as a representative. And further than that: Who is encouraged to participate and join parties and who is not.
@@Capitolhost Hi... I'm born german, but Asian. Easy answer. If you are still young and have a german (full) passport, then join a political party... participate, work hard, study politics or economy and make yourself a name.
Different to the US blacks as well as (east-)asians are a minority in minority here in germany. Out of those small communities you have to have someone who has to stand up and go the long way to become a politician... and proof to be someone outstanding. That is very rare here in germany, coz there are not many of your kind or my kind.
If you want to change the statistics, than don't wait for others to do... make the first steps into politics.
@@pt3800 EXCELLENT, constructive comment!! Bless you. Yes, get involved!!
Halo effect? I like that term but don't really know what it means.
I just want to Thank You and others for helping me to understand. My grandmother was Native American but as I have white skin I now see I have lived unconsciously and with an advantage over others. I am sorry that it has come to this state of the world in order for me to see, understand and take steps to help create change that needed to happen a very long time ago. I hope others are looking introspectively to figure out what they may have done either purposefully or inadvertently to cause pain to a brother or sister of color. I have always believed that we are all human and with my blinders on always assumed we all had the same rights and opportunities. Thank You for making your voices heard, removing the blinders, and bringing systemic racism to light. Truly, I had no idea.
Hello Mr. Acho, so beautifully generous of you to extend yourself in this way, especially knowing that some further unkindnesses are likely coming your way in these comments. I hope very few. I write here as a way to get some words out about what I have been hearing being called for in the background of the protests. I hear the people in the streets demanding, pleading for the U.S. as a nation, government and citizens, to stop hurting Black people and start being kind in all ways, policy and practice. The most critical underlying message I keep hearing is “Please Take Care of Us/Please let’s All Take Care of our Brothers and sisters. Please let our lives be about love and compassion crowded out for centuries of inherited, painful survival.”
It’s not a hidden message at all, but in case there are those reading here come across the idea... it’s time to let go of whatever “being white” is that makes history keep repeating itself. We don’t need it anymore. We already have everything. It’s time to get human, heart-centered rather than skin-centered. The Heart recognizes that inside EVERY BODY, there is a person. Thing is, none of us are things.
We can design a world that makes our people safe and cared for. We can. To start, we need to pull apart some power-centers that keep hurting and killing, those who believe they are essential for life that are man-made constructs we have endured and tolerated. I like to hear the words dismantle and re-build. I like the idea of everyone voting to install caregivers instead of politicians. We have a select few now. The system we have had has never worked. We need to provide love and care for our Black citizens. #BlackLivesMatter - My love to you all
I like your words "its time to let go of whatever being white is that makes history keep repeating itself. WE. DONT. NEED. IT. ANYMORE." So true!
Bloody hell, this is honestly amazing. Ive never really understood any of this til today. Ive been trying and trying to understand yet i just struggled so much. Thank you so much for helping me see the light. Im so so sorry for all youve been through and i hope one day well all live in harmony
I've shared this everywhere that I could possibly share it. Much needed, much appreciated Emmanuel. Thank you.
I am finding this video following your interview with Stephen Colbert and I would like to say thank you.
Thank you for not just producing a video discussing these points, but in delivering the message from a genuine place with honesty and eloquence makes them all the more powerful and impactful.
All the way from New Zealand, I am genuinely grateful for this video and you, personally, have made a beneficial impact on me, the way I think and act. For that I am thankful beyond words.
Keep up the great work.
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Wow. I am thankful beyond words that people are interested in listening to each other. 🙏🏽
Kiwi here too - Emmanuel's words apply just as much here, to White New Zealanders and all our people of color. The Maori have had similar oppression. I don't know how it gets fixed, but listening is a good start.
Make sure you check out the second video Dave, Matthew McConaughey brings up 'White Allergy'. That concept blew my mind.. and really changed how I'm viewing everything.
Kia Kaha e hoa!!!
So beautifully well done. Thank you Emmanuel for addressing these issues with grace and in the spirit of brotherly love. I look forward to viewing the rest of the series.
I’m a 19 year old Mexican women and growing up in a border town everyone says the N word... I must admit I was one of those people to say it . But I was younger maybe 15-17.. I never knew how much it would affect someone saying it .. and I’m so glad I came across this video because my best friend is African American and I love her so much . I want to make a change not only for her but for everyone who goes through this. I see how much it affects her living in the border town and everyone saying those cruel words.. I will make a change. And continue watching. #BLM
@Pretty Babygirl they didn’t use their age as an excuse per say, i think they were just giving context to their actions. it’s important to let people learn and to let people grow. why would you want to undermine that?
“Sometimes pain and hurt don’t know how to express itself”. Powerful, thank you for this video.
I really like that: Exposure, education, compassion, and empathy.
Empathy is key
I had responded to a question on the video for the viewing of George Floyd's body, the night before his funeral. There was a lot of back and forward between myself and one particular individual. One of the things they mentioned was about the murder of David Dorn, a black retired police chief, who had responded to an alarm going off at a pawn shop. When he arrived he was shot and killed by another black man. So this person asked, why was there nothing about that? Why was I not mentioning that? I have to admit, I didn't know about the incident (I live in Scotland, so it never made news here). So I found out about it, and my answer was exactly what was pointed out in this video. It was a black on black crime, and it would no doubt have garnered the same press attention as a white on white crime.
They also tried to say that black people in America are not oppressed, so I took it upon myself to educate them on the definition of oppressed, because their understanding was incorrect.
In every post I have seen, they brandished George Floyd as a thug, because of his past. They have regularly brought up the incident that put him on jail. However when I asked why they never highlighted the past of the officer who was kneeling on George Floyd's neck, or the criminal convictions of the one kneeling on his legs, the response was they were still learning about those officers due to the ongoing investigation and they don't want to say anything. I told them it was not okay to refrain from saying anything about the murderers, but continue to slay dirt at the victim.
Because of how I was standing up for the black community in each of my responses, the person made the assumption I was, myself, black. They told me I was playing the victim card. They said I was brainwashed to think everyone was out to get me, especially white people. I had to let them know, in fact I am a white woman, who sees ALL human beings as equal. No-one's life is worth less or more than another's, based on race or sex. Strangely, I have not had another response from this person. What I did get was a thank you from a black lady for breaking everything down for this individual. I know I have a lot to learn about black history, but in the meantime, I will stand side by side and say Black Lives Matter. Peel away our skin, and we are all made equal underneath, so why should anyone think they are better than someone else based on their race. I look forward to more of these videos, as I know in order to help gain equal rights for black people, I must understand their struggle fully.
you're a disgrace. The fact that I can't even post a reply stating figures on black on black/white crime or even make a moral judgement on BLM's concerted effort to destroy the "western-prescribed family structure" because UA-cam will block my comment for hate speech, is very telling. You've fallen for the propaganda.
@@Wilantonjakov Yes, since this all happened, UA-cam has begun to censor certain group characteristics in relation to crime or violence, crippling the ability to have an honest discussion based on empiricism.
Who is "they"? I believe part of America's problem as a whole is how divisive we have become. This need to label every single group or person pushes us further from the truth that we are all one, the only hope we have of continuing the human race. And I also believe that it is high time we name exactly who "they" and "them" and "those" people are, not to incite violence or embarass, but you can't fight an enemy or educate a populace if you don't know exactly who you are speaking about. And if "they" believe in their chosen philosophy, then they can certainly come out into the light and have conversations about it.
@@artfrey "they" were one specific individual who I had a back and forth discussion with. I will be honest, I don't remember their name. I also do not think it is my place to publically name anyone. There are any number of people who spout hatred on here and other places on the internet, so there is no shortage of names.
@@Wilantonjakov I'm a disgrace? Please elaborate...
@Emmanuel Acho I love the videos I binge all of them in the span of two days. I Just have a question would ever have an Uncomfortable Conversation with a Latino/Hispanic facing the tensions between Black and Brown and why there is a fight between us?.
Thank you for the captions. So valuable for hearing-impaired folks.
As a white american who considers himself to be fiercely anti-racist, even i learned a lot and found this very enlightening. What we need right now is to love and understand one another, and this video will facilitate that. Thank you Emmanuel, great video, make this go Viral people! #blacklivesmatter
We COMPLETELY agree with you and thank you for supporting the current cause✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿
If we could all love each other and try to understand each other, that cop wouldn't have kneeled on Floyd's neck till he died. Love? Please!
I’m taking my headphones out! Thank you, we are all one and it’s time for a huge change!
Brad Thompson wtf she had her headphones in, she want blind or deaf, she wasn’t paying attention. He said it’s both of their faults.
Thank you. This is a much needed conversation. I know I have been wanting this information for a very long time. I think we are all Brothers and Sisters and should act like it.
I do not and never will condone the use of the "N" word by anybody. Not even music containing that word is permitted in my home, my car or anywhere else. The idea that we have turned it into a term of endearment is nonsense! If it is not acceptable for use by one group, how can you justify it's use by another? That's hypocrisy. It means what it means and should be buried, once and for all. UK.
Probably older than most commenting.Recall when many of our people though uneducated exhibited more dignity than we see today.Funny but I've heard the N word more than I did 50+ yrs ago.If you are insulted by others using the word why degrade yourself?Truth is I recall many uneducated people that are far more intelligent than those that choose ignorance.Want change start at home by raising up a new generation.
Sheeba, your opinions are valid as to how you feel about the use of the N word. In your life, you may not have heard the N word used euphemistically, but it has been. The man explained it perfectly. Nothing wrong with being honest here. It is a safe space.
Thank you for this! And thank you for having the patience to have a conversation about things that white people should already be aware of. Looking forward to many more of these videos ❤
Same in Spanish would be great!
I totally can not wait to see this show and watch every episode. This is exactly what is needed in this world. So we can all learn from each other. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I am hoping to be able to watch all the episodes. I have participated in a lot of anti-racism training over the last 2 1/2 years.
So you've been subjected to a great deal of mental torture.
OMG!!!!!!! This was excellent!!!! Job well done! Will be recommending this series to my church as we are doing work within our diocese. Thank you for this work!
If any one uses the N word with me, thats the end of our conversation. I don't care black or white or Hispanic.
Not much hip hop music in your Spotify playlist, I see
@@PPumares There are PLENTY of other choices available, No Biggie.
iTunes sells the clean version of 98.7% of gangsta rap (now contemporary music (roll eyes)) . My kids are in their early 30s, if there wasn't a clean version of a song when they were kids, it did not get played in my house. Now that they are out, I still buy on iTunes clean versions of Cards B, Ninki Manaj. It's doable, I have no problem blasting my car system loud as ****!
Yeah like I have friends(black of course) who use the word but I had to tell them not to call me that because just because you refer to yourself that way doesn’t mean I like to be referred to that way. I don’t use the word. Never have.
@@DVnt2 Fact is I won't support an artist that has to have a 'clean' version of their songs!
Could you please describe and explain "institutional" and "systemic" racism in another episode? Thank you.
Im from the uk but i hope i can give you some clarity... If you look at some ceo’s execs they tend to be white. This is not because black people are not educated but because if me and another white person go for the same position the white person will tend to get the job. In the uk politicians have to go to the top schools to be considered in to politics however for you to become a politician you have to be interviewed first. Black people simply just don’t get the same opportunities.... now if we can’t get a good job or the same oppurtunities then we can’t support kids out families with money to live and pay bills? They then have to find other ways of income which normally is crime which then results to interactions with the police and the cycle starts.
You need to watch the 13th on Netflix it will catch you up on everything. It answers your question and many others that you will have.
TheNgentertainment that patently absurd, Harvard and every elite institution is dying, begging, pleading for black candidates, bending the rules and lowering the standards and they still can’t succeed. You’re the racist.
@@danboone5672 he said in the UK, harvard and the implied schools you are talking about are in the us.
@@nathanlaboy5688 ^^^^THIS
A GREAT video...thanks for sharing and educating us. I look forward to watching all your episodes.
Thank you for your continuous love and support
Emmanuel, as a teacher, I look SO forward to watching every "conversation" that you put out. I have already had so many of my questions answered. After doing a home delivery of books to one of my favorite students, who happens to be black, I wondered why the children in her neighborhood that knew me from school were so happy to see me but the adults were apprehensive. I have nothing but respect for the single mother who is raising her two daughters, because I was once a single mother years ago. Her male friend sat in the car the whole time I visited with the family. I wonder how I could have made the entire interaction more positive for the adults. I told the principal of my building that I wanted to make my Personal Professional Goal this summer and next school year about how to improve the dialogue between my students parents and myself. I want my student's parents to see us as a team in education. Thank you for your insight, Mr. Acho! I appreciate your willingness to have these important conversations.
I applaud you tremendously! These are the messages from educator I love to see!
If every educator was this motivated to bridge the gap, there would be no gap. Children are not born racist, it's taught both with words, actions, and examples.
Mr. Acho, as a parent, husband and teacher, I appreciate you taking time to educate us.
Emmanuel, thank you very much for this. So well done. I'm a teacher and I'm using this in my middle school classes in my district, which is primarily Latino, but also has black people and white people. As most people are saying on here, I don't think that the conversation needs to be uncomfortable at all, but is VERY necessary. Many people have not thought of these issues in this way, so to offer your perspective is eye opening--the analogies (running the race and "on your left") and experiences you give (waiting in your car, the elevator) are so very powerful. The one thing here that I think you miss the mark on is the use of the N word by black and white people. In my opinion, the reason that is offensive is not that it conjures up thoughts of oppression (that most black people didn't experience firsthand), but it is the CONTEXT in which it is used. When white people use it, it is most often in a negative context and therefore offensive, whereas black people use it in a different manner (at times as endearment as you say). Maybe this will help you understand better: as a gay man, I take offense at the word "faggot" when other people use it, because when they do it is most likely in a negative context and it is meant to hurt and degrade. However, when I'm among gay friends and the term is used it is not used in that manner (to hurt, degrade), but in different ways that is understood not to be offensive, and might even be in an endearing, funny, or possibly as a way to make the word evolve into a word that will be less offensive and thus taking the sting out of the word when used to hurt or degrade. Make sense? Anyway THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO and I look forward to the next.
Maybe you should go back and watch the video again. He clearly said “the N-word is used by blacks as a term of endearment, but when used by whites it comes from a place of hate.” You must have missed that part. But kudos for sharing this video with your students. I do hope and pray that Mr. Acho’s words will truly be heard, understood, and affect positive change.
I actually think your analogy adds to the conversation. It provides a deeper clarification of the point being made for white people looking for true understanding.
How do you know how many blacks have experience oppression first hand? You should know this, oppression of black and brown people didn't end with abolishment of slavery. Voter suppression is currently happening. Poor educational resources in black schools. Poor medical care. Perhaps your take away should have been I don't use that word and I won't tolerate anyone using it around me.
Cloe Haynes I have empathy for this guy. I believe that he wants to help but is deeply mired in identity politics. He does not condemn racism...or racists...or even WHITE racists. He condemns white people. He does not judge people by the content of their character but by the colour of their skin. He is unable to see people as individuals. He views all of his social interactions with white people through the lens of identity. His use of terms like oppressor and oppressed is quintessential Marxist ideology. It is clear that he is deeply affected, not just by issues of racism but of race. His victim status has provided him a sense moral superiority as he preaches to all whites, the source of all his and the black communities problems. The correct action would be to define racism, an offshoot of tribalism and educate against it.
You should be ashamed of yourself, you evil simpleton. Propaganda 101 like this shouldn't be used on innocent children.
Thank you so much for what you are doing here. Episode 2 showed up in my feed and I watched it just because the name of the series was so interesting to me. after watching the episode I proceeded to watch all the following episodes and then I ended with the first episode. As a white man, i have gone through several phases in my life, and while i never thought of myself as rascist I understand now that many of my thoughts, beliefs and actions were in fact a part of the problem. I have been going through a period of personal growth over the last 6-7 years, and as a reformed ex-conservative (Republican) i have found my thoughts and ideas about inequalities such as race, gender, and sexuality take a marked turn. I have been awakened in so many ways to the struggles and hardships that people, who are not white men like myself, have endured. I had for a while considered myself "woke", but the current struggles our country is facing along with my continued desire to learn has shown me that i am still so very ignorant. Every day I read something new, or watch some documentary, or stumble upon a video like yours that shines a light on just how painfully uninformed I continue to be. I have struggled for a long time to understand what "white privilege" was. I never felt like I got any sort of benefit out of being white, I have heard myself say things like "If white priviege exists, then where is mine because nobody ever gave me anything just for being white" but In one sentence you were able to open my eyes to the realities. My life HAS been hard, but never once has it been hard because of the color of my skin! I am deeply ashamed that in my life I have, albeit unintentionally, been a misogynist, a sexist, a homophobe, and a rascist. I am one of those people who has said things like "he is so well spoken for a black man", or "she is so pretty for a black woman" , i have even crossed the street when faced with a group of young black men. I know that I have a long way to go, because i still as yet do not know all of the unconscious prejudices i still feel, but I am trying to continue to change and grow. Keep up the good work, i am counting on you and others like you to help people like me be better than we are.
Don’t be ashamed of your past man, as a black man I can say that the fact your able to openly admit your faults and past mistakes and want to change is what it takes to bring us closer to unity as a nation! Not to mention it shows your already far greater of a man then president 45
proud of you for being strong enough to make change !! many people are too prideful to admit their wrongdoings
Thanks so much for expressing your thoughts. By the time I reached the end of your 4th sentence I was already in tears. It overwhelmed me to see someone express what so many of us just want people to get...thoughts, beliefs and actions that people think are ok, are not.
If you watched this video and found it to be anything more than lies, racism, a racist's point of view and complete misinformation... then you need to figure out how to use Google and stop being a pincushion for every prick out there.
@@baconoverlord7982 I guess your welcome to your opinion, but I am curious as to what you consider lies and misinformation. I guess anything that challenges your world view must be racist lies, I suspect you run around in your MAGA hat crying about how the election was stolen from Trump. You probably secretly (or not so secretly) wish for a return of the days when you could openly prance around in your white sheet and burn crosses. Well this is America and for better or worse you are entitled to your opinion, but maybe instead of trolling those of us who want to be better people you should take a long hard look at yourself and try to figure out why your so angry. Maybe open your eyes to the world we live in, and try to be a part of the solution instead of a part of the problem.
I was born and raised and still live in a small rural area in Ohio. I was born in the mid 70s and grew up in the 80s and 90s. We had very few black people in our town. But honestly I really thought racism was gone. Nobody ever said anything derogatory towards the black families in our community. I know them very well I’m friends with them. My kids are friends with their kids. They stay at our house. It was a shock to my system when I became an adult and started working at GM. Black people that I had became friends with started telling me about how racism still exists. Honestly at first I thought they were crazy. But in reality I was sheltered in a small community of 1,500 people. I love your episode. These a conversations that need to happen but all people black or white have to really listen. Without getting angry. The conversation can heal our people and our nation.
Thank you for doing this! I want to learn! I want to help! But I've struggled for years with how to do that living in a small rural town where I don't see these things much. Not saying they aren't there, I'm just not privy to them. I appreciate your transparency and your heart in helping people like me make a difference whereever we can. 💗
Thank you for your continuous love and support.
As a proud black man myself I will never approach being in an elevator with a white woman from the angle of their fear of being alone with a black man. I will distance myself but only because I would expect any female to have reservations because any male could potentially be a threat. To say I don’t want them to fear my blackness only feeds into their own fears, perceptions and stereotypes and I refuse to demean myself by feeding that ignorance and or arrogance...
That's great. Hold yourself up high! Tangentially related to something you said, I hope one day also the threat of "oh no there's a guy in here with me" can some day be lifted. But that's a whole other battle.
This is a very interesting point. I'm white, but I'm a pretty big guy, so whenever I'm alone with a woman I try to make myself as small and unthreatening as possible. I'd never even considered what my race might have anything to do with it.
As a 47 year old white woman I want you to know, for me, your blackness doesn't add an extra layer to the "alert" level. The youth of a man and the size of a man can increase the "readiness" level. I do clutch my purse or grip my phone when a man passes me on the sidewalk at night. I'm sorry and I hope we can work on this together someday soon also. We need to make changes so that the leading cause of homicide for women isn't a man who said he loved her but yes it's a different issue.
I appreciate your comment very much. If everybody began thinking and acting as you are that would be a start. Can you image MLK acting that way. He would stand straight, be respectful, and act as a man. I say this as a 54 year old white man who was raised in the south, had crosses burned in my yard due to my friends, and hate racism to the bottom of my core. Keep it up and encourage your friends, regardless of race, to do the same.
Brother the fear was already there. As a Black woman I have experience the same response from white people. One woman walking down the street once clutch her purse as I passed her. This shocked me, I wasn’t even paying attention to her. This made me very conscious of how we can be outrageously look at. I have MANY stories like this in my 70 years on this earth. WAKE UP my Brother.
Just wanted to send out a hug today 💛 can you believe it’s been a year already ⚜️ love u Emmanuel - for those that don’t know it means God is with us.. it was often said in scripture as such. Most of the hard work is in the hands of some of the most humblest people on Earth.. who have nobility in their veins 💯 be well brother 🙏🏼
Well said young man. I'm truly a fan and can't wait to see the other episodes.
Thank you for your continuous love and support
I would also like to see him address the societal issues as well that lead to some of the problems which exist. I remember substitute teaching in certain schools and seeing kids being made fun of for "acting white" when they try to excel academically, dress a certain way, etc.
@MrJones870 That's just pure ignorance, no other way to explain your reply. Mental issues are *not* passed down. Babies are born innocent, a slate that the parents write on. Your culture has not been programming the new children for success for generations. Your culture needs to stop looking at scapegoats, because peoples of other cultures are coming to America from the most adverse circumstances, and yet working harder and doing better than many of your culture care to do.
fnbrowning Did you just compare…people enslaved, packed into the Middle Passage like sardines under the most subhuman of conditions, bred like animals for generations, whose ancestors only knew “culture” in a place where anyone looking remotely like them was considered property…
…to the select individuals capable of voluntarily braving our nation’s immigration process?
The circumstances are profoundly, pretty obviously different.
And they are truly intertwined with these experiences. Africans (and other cultures) who emigrate here do comparatively better. But fixating on “the good ones” divisively perpetuates the myth of the Model Minority.
And yes: psychological trauma does affect those around you. Victims of physical abuse seek codependent relationships with abusers. Al-Anon partners with programs like Alateen to support family members of those who struggle with addiction. Far too many victims of child molestation grow up to perpetrate the same on others. Without intervention, these things can be “passed down.”
Hopefully, we can try not to sling around terms like “ignorance” while discussing these issues? I encourage any who read this to Google subjects like the “Middle Passage” and the “Model Minority” for a greater context.
@@everObvious You are deliberately conflating historical slavery, child abuse, with modern culture. It is a fool's argument.
I am not responsible for what my ancestors did, and modern minorities cannot seek excuses from historical events.
And notice who used "ignorance" first, one of your Liberal friends. He deserved it handed back in a reply.
@fnbrowning um…Yes? I’m deliberately comparing analogous things. Consider it a form of citation.
Whereas claiming something is “a fool’s argument” without further support isn’t really compelling.
No one has claimed that you’re responsible for what your ancestors did. There IS a distinction between that sentiment, versus the acknowledgment that you* have directly benefitted from more than a century of slavery, indentured servitude, Jim Crow laws, mass incarceration, and so on. Re: Acho’s “race” metaphor-those things happening in the past doesn’t mean they have no bearing on the present “starting line” for Black America.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.“ But feel free to dismiss history’s impact on the present…
(*the proverbial “you”-have no clue what your ethnicity is)
@@fnbrowning-Actual we are responsible for what our ancestors did. They left us this inheritance. You can't sit back, be "proud" of this country, and bestow the wonders of your ancestors, meanwhile ignoring that it was built by slaves, people our ancestors didn't even view as human. We inherited that! When a generation leaves the other a mess (400 years of generations, btw) we don't shrug our shoulders and say "not my problem". No, you fix it!
There was cycle of physical, mental, and emotional abuse started by our ancestors (see above inheritance) with slavery and systemic and institutionalized racism. Black people have been burdened with that inheritance and our establishments have been designed to keep them there.
So, yes, you/we are responsible and they aren't excuses! They are actual, factual, purposeful, and proven systemic road blocks.
I am the adoptive father of a wonderful Ethiopian boy, my son, my heart and soul. I have been trying to educate myself and prepare myself for conversations I need to have with him has he grows older, but I also need to understand where I cannot be the one to have the needed conversations as well. There are just some realities I cannot live, even as a Mexican-American.
This channel is a God send for me! Thank you, Mr. Acho, for what you are doing. Thanks to you for the education I will get from you and your guests, and thank you for how it will help me to educate my son later on. I am not sure how the UA-cam algorithm found you for me, but I am ever so happy it did. SUBSCRIBED.
Good luck/blessings to you and your boy. As an American Ethiopian, I’m glad to hear you are so involved and attentive to the sensibilities of how to raise your son who was born from a different culture.
@Dominus Vobiscum Conversations around the fact that he will be an African-American and may some day want to live in the USA. Conversations around the fact that this particular reality for him comes with certain issues he needs to be aware of.
I am guessing this is some type of rhetorical question given the context of my post and the channel on which it was appears. Perhaps you would like to expand on just what it is about conversations on this topic or in general that are confusing for you.
@Dominus Vobiscum Ah, I see. You fashion yourself as some kind of UA-cam Socratic interlocutor. Is that it? You aren't really playing the role very well, though. This approach will only paint you into the troll corner, far from any facilitator taking statements to their logical conclusions.
@Dominus Vobiscum You know words have definitions, right? A premise is predicated on an argument made. In order for it to be a false premise, it's reasoned parts need not lead logically to a specific conclusion. To this point, all you have accomplished in your thinly veiled attempt at playing a Socratic meme is to ask questions that reinforce an idea you already have, i.e. that any suggestion that there are issues or realities for black people and in particular black men in the USA are by your estimation false. If you want to get into this (which I am happy to do), then you are going to need to bring your premises to the table as well. I am not interested in a half hearted effort with you tossing out niffty questions and moving the goal posts without ever having to hold your own ideas up to scrutiny. I will be happy to answer your questions and supply an actual premise for you to consider in debate format, but then the burden shifts and you will need to supply reasoning to support why it is you feel that my position is false. Are you game, or are you going to shy away from the evidence you have hitherto requested to see from me?
@Dominus Vobiscum To begin with "hunted" is your word not mine, but I can build on this. By way of showing you how to ask an actual question that leads somewhere, allow me to demonstrate how it is done in a two sided conversation. When you say that black men are are not being hunted in the USA, what do you mean by that? I will go on record saying that I believe there is merit to the argument that the BLM movement is making that black people are systemically treated differently in the USA and that this treatment has been woven into the culture of our country. I am prepared to support this position provided that you also clarify what you mean by "hunted" and also that we hammer out what constitutes evidence for and against our two positions.
I just saw a bit about Emmanuel Acho on television, so I quickly looked up this UA-cam series and Mr. Acho’s book. Watching the first episode, I’ve already learned a lot. I’m a 67-year old white woman and it’s NEVER too late to be EDUCATED! Thank you, Emmanuel Acho!
If you're looking for an education, you won't find one here.
Thank you.
As a white Australian, it's often hard to have my (internet cultivated) thick skin pierced by honesty. Written words and news reports only get so deep, but your words and earnest expression cuts far further. I'd been struggling to get these concepts straight in my head, and this helps. Subscribed so it can continue to help. Though I can't be there in America to help, I can do my best to not be an opinionated white asshole online, and show others this link so they can avoid that fate too.
What about the Aborigines?
@@nevadarn Yes. Those are the Australian black people. In Canada it's mostly our First Nations people who are angry. Whataboutism won't work. We're listening now.
As long as we all stick with the carefully-crafted stereotypes, we can all pretend that "this is a turning po8in5t."
You can help in Australia! Please protest in any way you can the police violence against indigenous peoples there as well as indigenous and black people everywhere!
When I lived in Sydney, the phrase "Abo" seemed to be part of the Australian venicular......wasn't until later it was explained to me that it's the "N word" equivalent.
So powerful. Imagine at this point 50 people gave a thumbs down to this opportunity to grow in knowledge and compassion. Fortunately, 2.3K listened and grew.
I think it’s rather unfair of you to assume that just because people gave it a thumbs down they didn’t “listen and grow”. I more or less agree with him and I in no way condone racism but I think many of his points are poorly explained, lose focus, or outright paint people in a poor light. I don’t think this was his intention, but when you’re trying to educate people on such important topics no less you need to be clear and concise and convince people like me that your point is completely and unequivocally strong and without fault even if you’re on the right side.
@@Royal_Fortune why don't you make a video that would be more effective in convincing people like you?
@soli Sanchez Yes and 40 years later You are still doing the same thing. How many Times must you be told/asked? how many ways? how often ? Since that "ONE protest" (and countless others) "didn't work" We "Decided" to GET your Attention, which (now that it's costing you something) I assume we have. Stop blaming us. Racism against us and oppression of us are things you brought to this situation. SO it is your problem to solve. Don't complain that after hundreds of years of social and economic violence and murder perpetrated on us and inaction by you, that we no longer wish to politely request you stop doing that which you know is wrong. If you will not act, then we must either accept the status quo of your inaction or act ourselves. We will not Accept .
@@Royal_Fortune here, this might be better for you ua-cam.com/video/-ubBUl7Ja4U/v-deo.html
@@Royal_Fortune apparently, time is limited...but any rationalization and criticism of someone taking the time money and effort to BEGIN a dialogue should be given that respect...nobodys perfect including you
"It's not saying your life hasn't been hard, it's saying your skin color hasn't contributed to the difficulty in life." very well explained
that was exactly the quote that resonated with me.
@Kirk Patrick Look at the quote again: "It's not saying your life hasn't been hard, it's saying your skin color hasn't contributed to the difficulty in life." He doesn't claim to know the struggles you've gone through; he's just saying that, by and large, the color of your skin hasn't been a reason for those struggles.
@Dominus Vobiscum for instance, being followed around in a store because they think you'll shoplift. Having the police called on you because you're in a "white neighborhood." Amber Ruffins tells some stories that may help you understand. She's a writer for Late Night. Here's the short video: ua-cam.com/video/3VkWhzVuVPg/v-deo.html
@@ellensteigman6125 don't waste your time those two are trolls. They don't care
I had heard before "Privilege is not having to wonder if something happened, just because of the color of your skin." Which is double-edged, because sometimes that wondering reveals true racism, but sometimes it isn't. example: A black mother might be offended that she got drug tested at her first OB appointment, not realizing it is standard procedure for that OB to test *every* mother, partially to combat racism (so people aren't profiled and it is just a standard screen, because lots of people who may not look like drug users are in fact using). It's legitimate to wonder, and good to wonder, but we also have to allow that to be resolved as "not racist". But I also understand why black people don't want white people to make those definitions, but I also understand how white people can be frustrated when they *know* something isn't based on race, and someone questions it. It's a horrible situation and we don't have enough trust in either side to be able to determine whether something is racist (if only because each side is somewhat attached to their perception and is biased because of the background knowledge they have - either of systemic racism, or the reasons why it is happening. The OB's office might be upset that the accusation is there and they aren't believed that it is an anti-racism policy, but the black woman might also just feel like they are lying to cover their tracks. It sucks for both sides and because there's no trust, any attempt to refute the charge of racism is seen as dishonest or racist or being unwilling to see. White people need to be better about listening and reexamining what was said/done and look for ways that it might have some roots in racism, but they also need to be able to refute the claim, when there is good evidence the behavior had nothing to do with race.
You can’t teach someone something they already know. My hope and prayer is that enough people who want to learn will have a open heart and mind to receive and positively process what this series has to offer.
Lies? Is that what the series offers? Because, that's what this video was mostly composed of. Seriously... Google a few of his facts, lol.
Exactly
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Said by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Yes!
Agreed, white people need to start loving Black people more.
The fact that the word "darkness" is used as a negative juxtaposed to the "positive" of "light" is a problem. Examine the language.
You, sir, are brilliant, eloquent, and kind.. I've learned a lot from this video. I look forward to learning more. Thank you.
Would love to see a black woman on this as well
YES!
For sure......But......Who will take a stand and answer the call?
Just a black woman or an ADOS woman because lineage matters if your folks just got here and is not tied to sharecroppers, Jim Crow, and slavery here in the US.
Such a racist and sexist thing to say. When will people stop paying attention to identity politics. The merit of the facts being spoken matter not the sex or color of the persons skin.
Gretev1 black women have a different experience with racism that needs to be acknowledged, that is not racist at all
I don’t have the right words to express how amazing, sad, beautiful, educational, everything this was. Thank you for using your time and energy to put these together. I’ve been trying to educate myself for awhile but it’s a road that has no end to it. I just stumbled on your channel and I’m in tears. I’m looking forward to getting uncomfortable in order to change and to learning more from your channel. Just wow.
Amen. Well said.
the world needed this and you, i hope this series gets as much recognition as it deserves.
I doubt it will get outed as a racist guy spreading lies like it should... because, that's what it is.
Such a good talk, and as many people mentioned I would also love to see a black woman on the show and hear her opinion as well on these issues.
Thank you for taking this on. I haven’t had the energy to tackle it.
Thank you for your continuous love and support.
Thank you so kindly for offering this conversation!
Hey!
Im a brazilian and i'd really like to create portuguese subtitles for this video so that i can share it amon peers and friends.
Is there any way that we could do this?
Not sure the program Emmanul used for captions, but should be able to run the text through a translator and then repaste into captioning software. zubtitle works pretty good.
Wondering about that too but for German. Would be great to share this video with people that cannot understand English
Have you tried Closed Captions on this video? If the uploader allows for community created CC's, you can add those and it will be available as a subtitle over the video.
@@kibivan Have you tried Closed Captions on this video? If the uploader allows for community created CC's, you can add those and it will be available as a subtitle over the video.
@@idliketosay I don't need to watch this from a "truly free black man['s]" perspective. Are there any "truly free black [men]" in the USA? I get it. Plus, I can read the replies from REAL black men and "seeing" their perspective.
Thank you for this. As a white woman who considers herself pretty enlightened, some of this was a perspective I hadn't thought of. Subscribed and looking forward to more.
2 days ago I knew I was a good person. Yesterday I realized how closed minded I was. This video says what this white man completely understand now.
Todd Dougherty ahahahahahaha
Dan Boone, um, thanks? Or, I’m sorry. Depends on what you’re laughing at. Headed to DC tomorrow.
@@todddougherty9492 Tell me what you understand now and didn't before?
*As a white woman who considers herself pretty enlightened*
cringe...isn't that all of you anyways?
This was so enlightening and powerful I could actually listen to you for ages 🙏🏻🔥 x x
Thank you so very much for this!
Thank you for your continuous love and support
So powerful. thank you! I'm listening and doing my best to "hear."
Thank you for this. I shut down convos when they get too heated or accusatory, for my own emotional well-being (bad personal experiences.) So the ability to hear and listen and talk in a positive, open, non-judgmental arena is the only way I can ever have these discussions.
Thank you for your continuous love and support.
I admit, that as a white woman, who went to schools that didn't really have black children or families in my community, I really don't understand what people of color go through, but I really want to understand, thank you for a safe place to learn about your struggles.
Welcome, Lorri! I am an African American woman. I appreciate you being here. 😊
@jesus lucky you, and you are also not his target audience. Moreover, the show is called Uncomfortable Conversations with A Black Man, not ...THE Black Man. Everyone paying attention is already beyond that "black people are a monolith" lie.
Idek what to say. I am a 52 yo white woman who, until grade 5, went to school with only white kids. And in fifth grade, there were some new kids who looked very different from us, but we embraced each other. The issues you describe do not reflect my views. But I’m not everyone. And you explained this so beautifully. I needed this. This single video is my inspiration for how I can step up and hopefully make a noticeable difference.
I’m moved and look forward to seeing the next lesson. Have you considered running for an office?
That part where you talked about waiting to get your mail hit me pretty hard, I don’t even think about stuff like that when I go out, and the possibility that a black stranger has the potential to be afraid of me Bc of the unpredictability of “oh is this one of the racist ones, or is he cool” breaks my heart. I have a black friends that says that when he goes into the grocery store to get produce, white people lazily drift away from him like fish making way for a shark. And I think that is just sad, looking forward to more content like this
Mario14th thank you!!! I haven’t thought about it that way but it hurts my heart to think that I could cause fear. I live in the Delta in Arkansas and grew up with all my older relatives, brought up in racism , but God showed me at an early age that was not the right way. I’m so glad to be having these conversations!
Thank you
I believe some whites do fear the anger and resentment that some blacks may carry for obvious reasons Emmanuel outlines... and not fear of being robbed, beat up, etc.. Our minds read body language subconsciously. Same as not wanting to be around your dad when he’s pissed off repairing the leaky pipe under the sink. These are false signals and clear misinterpretation by whites. As a white man I choose to engage or express acceptance of space sharing even if the black person’s body language “seems” stand-off-ish. For whites, Fear or misconception is your enemy. Blacks will sense your fear or detractors. You can naturally express positivity, acceptance and kindred vibes to the most intimidating dangerous looking person and get quite surprising results.
@@bradthompson5383 Haters #BlackLivesMatter You can't stop it
@@bradthompson5383 Doesn't matter. Whether you have reason to fear a race or not, you shouldn't. You should judge people based on what you see of their character, and not ANYTHING else. I don't care if they're objectively more 'likely' to be a certain kind of person. NOBODY should be brought down because of the actions of others. It's the same thing as calling individual white people 'the problem' because other white people are harming black people. If you're white, then you're not 'the problem' just because others don't know how to be good people. If you're black, you're not 'the problem' just because others commit crimes. There is no good reason to fear anyone if they do not give you an indication of fear.
Thank you very much for making this, I found it to be very illuminating as a white man, I hope to see more in the future!
I'd also like to have it explained why the "My friend is black" or "My spouse is black" argument doesn't hold water.
This is needed and respected. Thank you for your sphere of influence in this manner💪🏾
Thank you for your continuous love and support.
Thank you for posting this, It's a calm and clear portrayal of facts that many may struggle to understand fully, I have genuinely learnt something.
Thank you for sharing Emmanuel. My heart breaks when I listen to stories of how black people are treated differently by law enforcement, how you have to change the way you behave, dress, or even your hair style to 'fit in' and not appear 'threatening' in America. It's uncomfortable to talk about, but I'm getting comfortable. I'm with you for change!
The way we talk , dress or even make our hairstyles is our way of life, ,you also have to realize by saying this you are saying to change how we are ,to a way it suits you, because if I tell you to also change your way of life ,you would think am the wrong one, because it’s not what you are use to and you think your way of life is the right one and not mine, as you are comfortable with your way of life that’s how I am comfortable with mine, and that is life accepting the differences in each other,so now do you see the problem in your statement?
@@adnanzarma6629 My statement on that was meant to mean that you shouldn't change the way you walk, talk, or dress. I was fortunate enough to have a colleague share his struggles on feeling pressure to 'adjust' to working in an office environment that was predominately white and it saddens me that type of social pressure even exists.
As a non-African Black American there's much for me, and many others like me ,to learn from this series. I wish it the best.
What is a non-African Black American? I've never heard that. Are you saying that because you, your mother, your mother's mother, and her mother were born here and NOT Africa?
@@wnfrdwnstn Maybe, Puerto Rican. or Dominican?? 🤔
What you said is so confusing. I’m guessing your a jamician tho? Which in my opinion is one of the golden races, if you had to pick one. Music, proud ethnicity, peaceful, and they have so much going for them. Like they constantly get the fastest runners in the entire world. Don’t harp on my spelling, I typed this from my phone.
Safe space, thank you. Compassion, understanding. Thank you.
Thank you for your continuous love and support.
When you _know_ better, you _do_ better.
Now we know.
❤️
Sadly this is not necessarily the case. Google "The GI Joe fallacy"
Now do better.
You were a racist and now after watching this video you're not?
Have them watch the 13th on Netflix. It's a crash course on racism, systemic racism, and where we go from here. Truly powerful documentary.
Thank you for the conversation and I look forward to hearing more. It saddens me that you feel the need to remain in your car at the mailbox or feel uncomfortable in elevators. Obviously I can’t relate to the things you’ve faced because of your skin color but I did raise my children to work towards ending racism and oppression. I was born before the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and I am angry that things haven’t changed in 56 years! I do want to thank you for explaining the “N” word. It’s something I’ve wondered about but never asked. Keep the videos coming!
I've already learned so much. Can't wait to watch the rest. Thank you!
Anything you think you learned from this racist was misinformation.
I love that you've done this. I cannot count the amount of times I've had to educate a white friend about cultural imperatives in the black community, or what can seem to be a double standard from where they see things. I feel as if I can take a deep breath and relax from being the spokesman for the whole black community. I can just send them a link to this. It's short, simple and can save me the verbal argument/explanation. THANK YOU!
Sam P., No. can you? Is the Blackman oppressing your news? It must be FOX. No, wait... who runs the news? Please tell me?
Regards, a curious 46yr old white man
Thank you for helping Roy. This really, truly does help.
Please share your thoughts on the video released by Candace Owens.
@@taunjawiebe4067 Coming from Candace Owens, it's probably every oblivious white person's reasons why blacks shouldn't protest. I'm not going to waste my time on it.
@Sam P. White people are killed by cops more, that's correct. White people also outnumber black people nearly 5 to 1 (according to the U.S Census). So if you're saying twice as many white people are killed by cops, that means black people are 2.5 times more likely to be killed by cops per capita.
Damn, this is a well-crafted speech.
Awesome. Thank you. Please keep them coming because I'm listening
Too bad the guy writing the subtitles didn't do as well as the guy giving the speech.
Jon Rubel I have empathy for this guy. I believe he is trying to help but he is deeply mired in identity politics. He does not condemn racism...or racists...or even WHITE racists...he condemns white people. He does does not judge people by the content of their character but by the colour of their skin. His use of terms like oppressor and oppressed is quintessential Marxist ideology. He interprets all of his interactions through the lens of identity. It's a pretty textbook example. The correct approach would be to define racism and look for those who engage in those qualities.
I’m a white woman, mid-60’s, Texas native, conservative, follower of Jesus and the Longhorns. The self- reflection I’ve undergone in the last few weeks has been painful but empowering. I’m completely average and I’m the audience that needs to be reached in order for significant change to be realized. I just want you to know you’re being one heard and my voting habits will change so I can be part of delivering on the unrealized dream that is America.
Maria, I’m a white woman, mid-80’s, Massachusetts native, liberal, follower of Jesus and the Patriots. For the past four years I have been heartbroken as democracy is being dismantled, inequality increases and division among us grows by the day. Your comments give me hope
Thank you for sharing. I was always wondering why white evangelicals in general showed very little empathy for the social injustices of black people but were very vocal about other injustices. It was very hard for me to look at the example that Jesus set in breaking down barriers of ethnicity, gender, social status,etc...and reconcile that with what I saw in many white evangelicals. But I realize that this version of the church looks very little like the church Jesus established where they had all things in common. Following Jesus is more than a religious ritual of going to a brick and mortar building to appease one's conscience. It's about yielding one's life his Lordship by walking in obedience to his Word. And this often requires taking an honest look into our hearts and allowing the Holy Spirit to expose the darkness we have inside of us so we can walk in victory over sin. God bless you for your honesty and your process of transformation.
I really appreciate what you are doing! Thank you!
Very nicely said: "Inceease your level of understanding, so you can increase your level of compassion." A wonderful, extraordinarily calm, rational, generous video. You addressed all the issues (well, many main ones), with such clear, understandable answers! Thanks and best of luck; this will surely do good.