A Little History Lesson If You’re Mad

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  • @reginajackson8051
    @reginajackson8051 4 роки тому +733

    Let's not forget the 5th little girl in the basement, she survived but lost an eye. Sarah Collins (Addie's sister). is still alive today.

    • @yvettewilliams9078
      @yvettewilliams9078 4 роки тому +32

      Wow didn't know that 😭😭😭😭

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +7

      @Amani Rinas Less start working on name of this park Roy wood one black man opinion would be nice Abraham Woods Chris McNair Fred shuttlesworth Larry Langford Park

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +17

      @Amani Rinas fifty years later still fighting everyone one wants to sing a change gonna come When.one step forward ten steps back Lord We Need You

    • @maofdeuce1
      @maofdeuce1 4 роки тому +22

      Yes We Must Not Forget That There Were 5 Little Black Girls. 4 Killed & 1 Permanently Physically & Nentally Injured! Think About That When Y'all Get All Upset About Target & Gucci Being Destroyed & Looted!! Change Will Come NOW!!!

    • @jeanagrant6155
      @jeanagrant6155 4 роки тому +8

      God bless her 🙏🏽✊🏾

  • @thrillsteel2252
    @thrillsteel2252 4 роки тому +114

    "The axe forgets what the tree remember." Old African Proverb People who inflict hurt and pain on others often forget but those who were harmed will never forget the hurt and pain the axe caused them.

    • @nduncan79
      @nduncan79 4 роки тому +6

      Thank you for teaching me that.

    • @nunyabisnis1448
      @nunyabisnis1448 4 роки тому +7

      In a birds life it eats thousands of ants when the bird dies thousands of ants eat the bird
      One tree can make thousands of match sticks one match stick can burn down thousands of trees
      Be kind to all others so when the table is turned that kindness will be store back upon you !
      If you want to win the revalution you must win it with RASTA cause if you win another way you will fight again if you win the Rasta way there's no more war

    • @reyes2446
      @reyes2446 4 роки тому

      An axe from a 150 years ago is not my problem

    • @rashaadborn1600
      @rashaadborn1600 4 роки тому +4

      @@reyes2446 THE AX FROM 150 YEARS AGO (THATS STIL PREVALENT TODAY) IS MOS DEF YA PROBLEM! YOUR "EYE" IS OBVIOUSLY NOT "TRAINED" WELL ENOUGH!

    • @DM-bv9uh
      @DM-bv9uh 4 роки тому

      @@rashaadborn1600 Tell this idiot again 🙏🏾

  • @joeyelder2654
    @joeyelder2654 4 роки тому +427

    it’s amazing how people forget but we as black people haven’t forgot that’s why black people are so mad and the U.S is being exposed

    • @truthlightandlife357
      @truthlightandlife357 4 роки тому +12

      AMEN

    • @mordeciariddickjr7589
      @mordeciariddickjr7589 4 роки тому +6

      Everybody- thing -hidden will be brought to light ❗ Back down memory lane.🚸 Thanks for the exhibit which shows the real cowards ! Great job " Rickey Smiley..🏃👍

    • @sherryross8037
      @sherryross8037 4 роки тому +1

      Amen 🙏

    • @derrickniblack6277
      @derrickniblack6277 4 роки тому +4

      I HEAR WHAT EVERYBODY IS SAYING.......AND THATS ALL FINE AND DANDY - TARGET IS ONE THING, BUT WHEN WE BURN DOWN OUR ON COMMUNITIES THAT WE HAVE TO LIVE IN AFTERWARDS WE CANT BITCH AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE AFTERMATH.
      HOW MUCH RIOTING WILL BE ENOUGH- WHAT SHOULD WE BURN DOWN NEXT A HOSPITAL, WITH BLACK FOLKS FIGHTING THERE FIGHTING FOR THEIR FROM COVID-19 HOW ABOUT YOUR JOB- NOT ENOUGH HOW ABOUT YOUR BLOCK- THEN WILL THAT BE ENOUGH.
      WE ALWAYS SEEMS TO END OP DOING THEIR JOB FOR THEM SMH LOL ANYWAY HAVE IT! YOU COMPLAINING LATER.

    • @priscilla7864
      @priscilla7864 4 роки тому +8

      derrick niblack YOU ARE WHITE. GOD WILL TEAR THIS WORLD DOWN JUST TO GET HIS PEOPLE. DONT WORRY ABOUT STUFF. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MESSAGE. IF YOU ARE BLACK YOU WILL HEAR YOUR ANCESTORS SAY THIS IS GOD.

  • @richardjohnson642
    @richardjohnson642 4 роки тому +62

    God bless you Rickey Smiley, we need a history lesson so that we never forget what are people are going through

    • @themosthighourcreator7092
      @themosthighourcreator7092 4 роки тому

      Do your own research he sold out to

    • @DM-bv9uh
      @DM-bv9uh 4 роки тому

      Oh my god, I thought he looked familiar, I didn't realise it was RICKY!

  • @trisavvyshe6528
    @trisavvyshe6528 4 роки тому +147

    This made me cry all over. The reality of it all. This event was so horrific with those innocent babies.

    • @cherylholmes5416
      @cherylholmes5416 4 роки тому +4

      Yes it made me cry as well. They need to know the history! Thanks

    • @joeblack6478
      @joeblack6478 4 роки тому

      @Terry Hawkins in the 500yr war they massacred 95 to144,000,000 AMERICAN INDIANS. Not counting the ones killed by diseases.
      Your people had a cake walk.
      Mine had massagers, diseases Trail of Tears and resavations. Accommodations we're starvation and freezing to death!?
      Have a blessed day and enjoy your FREEDOM!!

  • @zionandjayla
    @zionandjayla 4 роки тому +38

    I was 2 years old when that happened, but my mother made sure myself and my brother knew our history!

  • @GnarlsBarkley123
    @GnarlsBarkley123 4 роки тому +261

    “4 Little Girls” by Spike Lee is on Amazon Prime for anyone needs to see it. It was an excellent but sad documentary.

    • @jouannd3719
      @jouannd3719 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks... but I remember it

    • @cooperalisa
      @cooperalisa 4 роки тому +4

      I just can’t right now. But thank you.

    • @latashaceasar3725
      @latashaceasar3725 4 роки тому +7

      Terrivio I saw it some years back. I cried like a baby when I saw it. So sad.

    • @angellg25
      @angellg25 4 роки тому +4

      It hurts...couldn't watch it🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @GnarlsBarkley123
      @GnarlsBarkley123 4 роки тому +5

      Jouann d I posted that for those who haven’t seen it. Trust me, I watched it as a boy and one time was enough.

  • @coltsmiff1132
    @coltsmiff1132 4 роки тому +86

    I'm glad someone else is understanding this BS.

  • @meresadevoe2479
    @meresadevoe2479 4 роки тому +108

    Your thoughts are exactly what people feel.

    • @margaretjackson7953
      @margaretjackson7953 4 роки тому +1

      I'm with you Rickey, may GOD continue to bless you and your family,✌

    • @channahisrael2004
      @channahisrael2004 4 роки тому +1

      GET A CLUE YAH'S PEOPLE! ONLY YAH'S TRUTH WILL SET YAH'S
      PEOPLE FREE!
      "THEY HAVE MOSES AND THE PROPHETS, LET THEM HEAR THEM".

  • @derekwilliams6650
    @derekwilliams6650 4 роки тому +54

    Lets not forget about Rosewood, The Elaine Massacre, The Red Summer of 1919, and countless other incidents.

  • @feleiciacovington9956
    @feleiciacovington9956 4 роки тому +253

    I totally agree. We must know our history to know our future

    • @passionpeach6723
      @passionpeach6723 4 роки тому +4

      Thank you Ricky I will share

    • @loveis639hz7
      @loveis639hz7 4 роки тому +2

      That's why it's rioting out in states they KNOW and we haven't gotten anywhere

    • @detroit2africaradio631
      @detroit2africaradio631 4 роки тому

      I agree

    • @reginacharley1575
      @reginacharley1575 4 роки тому

      Amen

    • @Peace-iz7gj
      @Peace-iz7gj 4 роки тому +1

      Our forefathers would be totally embrassed by us.
      1. We need to get back to God. I'm glad he showed the church first. 2. Stop talking like our efforts of our forefathers were in vain. Before the target burned, because of them you could walk through the front door.
      3. Remember the past but move forward. Don't stay in the past. You fight this future by yourself you will not make it. They dealt with their present because God gave them strength to deal with it. You will lose if you go without God. Do it God's way or no way.
      4. Know who your real energy REALLY is. Has your vote changed anything? If your vote has not changed anything THEN change your vote. Each will convince you that the other is after you. Research each one and look for results. I said results not hot sauce. RESULTS
      5. To find out who controls you. "Find out who you aren't allowed to criticize".

  • @JamesThompson-pj9nn
    @JamesThompson-pj9nn 4 роки тому +58

    We got scars, but dammit we're still standing. None of us should ever forget our fallen brothers and sisters.

    • @janetmcdaniel4717
      @janetmcdaniel4717 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed but true history has 2 be taught and shared. 2 many don't know their history. And the lessons taught in school back n da day was bs. So ppl only know what they know. I hope Rickey uses his yt platform 2 keep it goin.

  • @niathompson5811
    @niathompson5811 4 роки тому +69

    Please keep sharing our history - THIS WAS IMPACTFUL - Thank YOU - BE BLESSED

  • @ShePressure28
    @ShePressure28 4 роки тому +164

    Rosewood Massacre, Rosewood FL
    Elaine Massacre 1919, Elaine, Arkansas
    The Florida School for boys Documentary

    • @brendavaughn7958
      @brendavaughn7958 4 роки тому +1

      Wow

    • @joeblack6478
      @joeblack6478 4 роки тому +5

      America Indian massacres entire United States!!

    • @queenartly3323
      @queenartly3323 4 роки тому +3

      Rosewood the movie is good but sad. That white girl pissed me off- but watching her get confronted did make me smile a lil.

    • @lamontb6497
      @lamontb6497 4 роки тому +3

      @@brendavaughn7958 all I can say too is wow ,we need to start reading up on all the injustices that happen to us so we can move forward..

    • @thebakery3996
      @thebakery3996 4 роки тому

      Yup and unfortunately the list goes on.

  • @michellemills4492
    @michellemills4492 4 роки тому +34

    My father’s best friend from the army was a pallbearer at one of the little girl’s funeral. He said it was a deeply painful time. A lot of folks in this generation don’t know about this. Our elders who lived during this era remember this vividly.

    • @logicalcritik2144
      @logicalcritik2144 4 роки тому

      This is why i am against public schools. Our children must be taught our history by us; not the enemy.

  • @nobullink1562
    @nobullink1562 4 роки тому +51

    Teach Preach tell the stories there are a millions of them in every State. Thank you Ricky sharing is caring!!!

  • @larrydillard4126
    @larrydillard4126 4 роки тому +59

    Wow this brought tears and chills to a 43yr old black man god bless my ancestors and I'm forever in debt to those who fought before and for me ,thank you Ricky for this history lesson today

  • @solnatura83
    @solnatura83 4 роки тому +47

    ”Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” MLK

  • @shebakesitluv9832
    @shebakesitluv9832 4 роки тому +225

    Shit makes me cry just thinking about what our people have endured

    • @triciat8401
      @triciat8401 4 роки тому +12

      Isn't it horrible just to know what black people are going through. WE ARE GOD'S CHOOSEN PEOPLE and they hate us because we are JACOB AND THEY ARE EASAU (Edom)

    • @lutherroy1176
      @lutherroy1176 4 роки тому +7

      Tired of crying Solutions only

    • @priscilla7864
      @priscilla7864 4 роки тому +4

      God understand your pain. 2020 and beyond is for his people

    • @18chaney
      @18chaney 4 роки тому +4

      Me too @SheBakes It.... me too.

    • @davettaarnold7332
      @davettaarnold7332 4 роки тому +3

      😥😥😥😥😥 EXACTLY

  • @sweetiewithintegrity2160
    @sweetiewithintegrity2160 4 роки тому +32

    Ricky, that is absolutely true what you're bringing to light.

  • @DaShawnMurray777
    @DaShawnMurray777 4 роки тому +44

    Thank you Rickey for taking us back through our history. We will Never forget! ❤🖤💚
    ✌🏾 and ❤

  • @my1rule
    @my1rule 4 роки тому +74

    Dylan Ruth killed those black church goers, then the cops took him to Burger King

    • @seanbradley8494
      @seanbradley8494 4 роки тому +4

      Steven B. Absolutely... Easily researched...

    • @Mentagasm
      @Mentagasm 4 роки тому +3

      Burger fucking King man. Look it up.

    • @MsSlangston
      @MsSlangston 4 роки тому

      Dylann Roof

    • @MsSlangston
      @MsSlangston 4 роки тому

      www.nytimes.com/2017/01/10/us/dylann-roof-trial-charleston.html

    • @MsSlangston
      @MsSlangston 4 роки тому

      www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dylann-roof-burger-king-cops-meal-article-1.2267615

  • @missbc64
    @missbc64 4 роки тому +31

    Yes, Rickey, you are right I am 72 years old I lived through a lot of it so I feel you

    • @yowilli6669
      @yowilli6669 4 роки тому

      Bless you, Queen! 🙏✌

    • @TieLand
      @TieLand 4 роки тому

      I desperately would like to have conversations with you.

  • @Nolaboy17
    @Nolaboy17 4 роки тому +31

    Yep, we tend to forget and forgive so easily.

    • @keycloc253
      @keycloc253 4 роки тому +2

      When u saw the Jean family hug the bitch amber guyer I litterally felt like I got punched in the stomach. No more forgiveness. Periodt

    • @matthewellenbecker6886
      @matthewellenbecker6886 4 роки тому

      I think forgiveness is the last step hard to forgive when the system is still made to keep people down ...one love

  • @bettylittle9210
    @bettylittle9210 4 роки тому +112

    Well put-together thank you for putting that there. Let us all not forget.

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +1

      Just heard on the news there another police officer put his knee on a man neck . Got have paper in your car if you get after 7:00pm Master give me these papers sir Well Mr Mayor you just sent your City back fifty + years lm 66 years old I'm remember those days . Not fun memories at all a registered voter

  • @mannysabir1339
    @mannysabir1339 4 роки тому +33

    And some have the nerve to tell us to get over it, like slavery was the only thing that happened to us.

    • @casscass8018
      @casscass8018 4 роки тому

      Right! And like it's over ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🖤

    • @matthewellenbecker6886
      @matthewellenbecker6886 4 роки тому

      And like it wasn’t just 150 years ago ... a very short period in time if you ask me... we need change and love.. time heals all wounds

    • @blackahjumma692
      @blackahjumma692 4 роки тому

      it makes me angry every time they say that

  • @crystalwilson9477
    @crystalwilson9477 4 роки тому +168

    School 'em Rickey!

  • @anthonybrooks1836
    @anthonybrooks1836 4 роки тому +22

    I been in that church. Went down in the basement where the girls were when the bomb went off. Broke my heart

    • @loissmyer6783
      @loissmyer6783 4 роки тому

      Dig DEVILS 🐕🐕🐕🐍🐀🐷🐍🕷🐀

  • @sankofaimani2899
    @sankofaimani2899 4 роки тому +76

    Burn it all down and rebuild in our own image. We built it before. ✊🏾

    • @nikelwilson5353
      @nikelwilson5353 4 роки тому +3

      Shit burn it all to the ground it aint ours anyway

    • @Anima18911
      @Anima18911 4 роки тому +2

      Give it back to those who's land it ACTUALLY is.

    • @craigstreetzel7743
      @craigstreetzel7743 4 роки тому

      gotta get billionaires like Jay Z to give up a bag💰 to help the people who made him rich and famous because he was supposed to stand up for Kap and ended up getting control over all future halftime show on Superbowl Sunday and he was supposed to be trying to help stop the killing not book a show but he is like puffy soft and nothing inside 🤔 Akon made it his goal to light up Africa and 50 milliion people have already gotten it because his mom said she wasn't going to have lights and nobody else do so China loaned him billion dollars and was for 1 milliion people and it was 50 milliion it was done so well and efficient now that is black pride 💯

  • @lajuanhall3964
    @lajuanhall3964 4 роки тому +21

    Mr. Smiley, my mom has been so scared of coming back to Alabama since she was a little girl. She said she got up in the middle of the night and there was a cross burning in the yard. This has always scared me from coming down there. I’m older and I get why were so mad. On my fathers side they burned and hung my great grandfather. I’m sure if we listened to those old people more we’d be even more pissed! I get it. Be mad we have every right.

    • @chassidyakbar6741
      @chassidyakbar6741 4 роки тому +1

      LaJuan Hall omg the lynching of your great grandfather was on yesterday so what do we do about it Today is tomorrow promised

    • @masonfalcon6933
      @masonfalcon6933 4 роки тому

      May your grandfather rest in peace sorry that happened to you all

  • @edwardmcbride2883
    @edwardmcbride2883 4 роки тому +118

    HISTORY IS COMING BACK TO OUR REMEMBRANCE, THE UNIVERSE IS SPEAKING.

    • @Blondie2.0
      @Blondie2.0 4 роки тому +5

      More like...GOD'S DOING..

    • @macmen007
      @macmen007 4 роки тому +2

      Zechariah 10:5
      “And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.”
      Zechariah 10:6
      “And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.”

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +1

      @@Blondie2.0 okay now that the statue is gone let's think about the name change Lynn is the statue man last name Lynn Park No More The fight is not over

    • @Anima18911
      @Anima18911 4 роки тому

      And as per usual natives are irrelevant.

  • @1RoPi
    @1RoPi 4 роки тому +1

    Mr. Smiley I've followed you for years. Thank you for this. I felt your heavy heart. I'm with you.

  • @robind.phillips2129
    @robind.phillips2129 4 роки тому +100

    They used to call Birmingham Bombingham. There are so many misdeeds done to us, ...Smh. Thanks for sharing.

    • @darcsun9766
      @darcsun9766 4 роки тому

      You right cause if I remember correctly, they were numerous bombings to churches, houses and buildings. Damn Shame

    • @frederickclayton5763
      @frederickclayton5763 4 роки тому

      The bombing happened in Birmingham!!!!!

  • @lavoisier2815
    @lavoisier2815 4 роки тому +33

    History is definitely repeating itself
    or History has never left us.

  • @veronicacobb3036
    @veronicacobb3036 4 роки тому +78

    I'm very upset and have been for a while. My breaking point was Trayvon Martin because he reminded me of my son. I will never be the same. Yes, the Tulsa Massacre anniversary was yesterday. Those four little girls. Never forget. Reach one, teach on Ricky!

    • @Dream-xe8ej
      @Dream-xe8ej 4 роки тому

      😭😭 this hurt me so bad. I wanted to kill somebody. I never felt that way before. He looked like my son my brother and It hurt me so bad. I feel what your saying cause I will never look at ppl the same. I wanted to hold his mother in my arms she had so much pain in her eyes. Still hurts me today.

    • @belindacarter1285
      @belindacarter1285 4 роки тому +1

      Mine too and I took my son down to Stanford Florida to a protest because all he wanted that previous Xmas was some hoodies which I bought, and when Zimmerman got off I was outraged and decided that day I wasn’t marching no more nor talking to deaf ears

  • @krslew
    @krslew 4 роки тому +31

    They want us to forget with the distraction

  • @truthlightandlife357
    @truthlightandlife357 4 роки тому +115

    WE NEED TO BRING OUR KIDS THERE TO LITERALLY LOOK AT IT IN PERSON....

    • @truthlightandlife357
      @truthlightandlife357 4 роки тому +5

      KID'S FAMILIES......

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +1

      @@truthlightandlife357 Change the name of that damn park let's start with that four girls park

    • @taniamondesir
      @taniamondesir 4 роки тому +1

      The kids already know it, they're the ones in the street setting it off for 7 days now!

    • @KrystalBanner
      @KrystalBanner 4 роки тому

      Oh trust. This the stuff that’s in text books. Any thing white folk have us a statue for they kindly let us put in books.

    • @QuayMack
      @QuayMack 4 роки тому +1

      @@KrystalBanner Not sure where you live but this is no longer in textbooks. I have a 9that grade and 6th grader and they have no real clue about slavery or the civil rights movement. They no longer teach about Malcolm X and barely provide dialogue on Dr. King. We have to teach our kids.

  • @lavidaroberson5022
    @lavidaroberson5022 4 роки тому +3

    RICKY.... THANK YOU....THANK YOU... THANK YOU MY BROTHER!!! THIS WAS SO IMPORTANT TO HEAR & THE SAD THING IS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF STORIES DOWN THRU THE YEARS OF THE SAME MISTREATMENT/KILLINGS OF OUR PEOPLE!!! WE ARE TIRED!!! PERIOD! 😖😖😖

  • @michellegreen2994
    @michellegreen2994 4 роки тому +107

    Yes, we WANT our youth to do the right thing; HBE "THE POLICE", also need to do right by us. Thanks for sharing the PSA.

    • @joeblack6478
      @joeblack6478 4 роки тому

      Do the right thing and obey the LAWS!! Don't be gangstas and thugs.
      Clean up your OWN RACE and enjoy the freeom and rights that YOU have!! You have the same as any White or any other cultural group. Besides YOU have the RACE CARD!!
      What more do YOU want??

  • @isaiah5568
    @isaiah5568 4 роки тому +5

    Very heartfelt Rickey, I appreciate you putting this out here.👊🏾👊🏾💯💯👑

  • @a.p.4599
    @a.p.4599 4 роки тому +36

    The young people need to hear this

  • @embalmer-n-funeraldirector2253
    @embalmer-n-funeraldirector2253 4 роки тому +18

    It’s not just because they have forgotten. It’s not being taught like it used be.

    • @juliarichardson2210
      @juliarichardson2210 4 роки тому

      Embalmer-n-Funeral Director On the Loose like it should be !!!

  • @AprilLashon
    @AprilLashon 4 роки тому +52

    It’s sad they’re still killing us and we’re still killing us! This entire saga needs to end! 😇 Stay safe everyone!

    • @BlkOnyx0508
      @BlkOnyx0508 4 роки тому +9

      They are killing everyone. The killer and the killed! How? Disease, knowingly tainted foods, prescription drugs, pollution, social media, religion and television. All play a part in the deaths of too many in USA. When will Americans realize they are not free? Subscribing to the very poison thats intolerant while begging for it every single day. I've said too much..🤐

    • @joeblack6478
      @joeblack6478 4 роки тому +3

      @@BlkOnyx0508 No you didn't. You didn't say enough!

    • @Anima18911
      @Anima18911 4 роки тому +1

      @@BlkOnyx0508 social media is a cancer. Corona is an engineered nano-virus with a kill-switch. Come election it will be flipped. The queen will die 2021, around December. The writings will be unearthed beneath the Gerogia stones after this, and thus the UN will take over. Regardless of your color, your beliefs. Know that I love you. Be prepared.

  • @malisagleason
    @malisagleason 4 роки тому +1

    Bless you and stay safe I say this to my son every day and he’s 43 yrs old God is good lost my oldest daughter at 34 yrs old !!!

  • @trisavvyshe6528
    @trisavvyshe6528 4 роки тому +64

    Rickey this is exactly what I've been preaching and why I understand the outrage of those who are out there truly fighting for our rights. Many are mad about the buildings being burned down, but let's not forget who exposed us to torture and violence. I don't promote violence, but neither will I condemn them for the uproar today. Rickey some people won't understand until (the brutality) hits home. I highly doubt they will be yelling peaceful protest.

    • @coltsmiff1132
      @coltsmiff1132 4 роки тому

      Those sale out MFers. Don't tear down masters house.

    • @yankeeyobaby
      @yankeeyobaby 4 роки тому

      I agree but since there is no change.these racist put bricks in place near business and sent out racist to destroy property and most of these businesses were failing anyway. so now comes a fund the devils will make up for them trust me real soon you will hear about it watch and see and blame blk folks.until there is diversity there will be no peace.

    • @joeblack6478
      @joeblack6478 4 роки тому

      Want to know who exposed you to torture and violence?
      Try starting in Africa,. You know the muth land.
      Your ancestors were captured by Warring tribes. They where then traded through out Africa India and other countries
      For gun and ammo and other things that could be used for
      Trade. Long before they were brought to US for sale or trade Slavery is still going on in some countries.
      Be kinda hard what country in because I don't think that slavers took names
      Their manifest would have read something like 50 black males, 60 black winches etc.
      Wish you luck in your endeavors.

  • @DarkCappy24
    @DarkCappy24 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Bro Ricky for showing us our history. NO need to apologize for your passionate truth. Love you for free❤

  • @kimberlychapman4953
    @kimberlychapman4953 4 роки тому +21

    God bless all four of those little angels😭😭😭😭 and condolences🙏 to the families

  • @chassidyakbar6741
    @chassidyakbar6741 4 роки тому +16

    It been a long time coming but a change has got to come

  • @kekedoyouloveme4836
    @kekedoyouloveme4836 4 роки тому +60

    You better tell them Rickey✊✊✊

  • @roxannemcclain5611
    @roxannemcclain5611 4 роки тому +1

    You are the only celebrity it for as I am concerned that is so genuine and I mean genuine about everything in every aspect of what you speak about in the things did you do in the way you love within yourself thank thank you thank you thank you may God bless you if we have more people like you but they areLove you

  • @nigelgilbert3303
    @nigelgilbert3303 4 роки тому +42

    I love Rickey smiley intelligent strong brother

  • @angellg25
    @angellg25 4 роки тому +1

    Im witcha when u right Rickey....This is so sad...& This is why we're mad!!!! We gon be alright!!!!! Period
    ..ALWAYS HAVE....ALWAYS WILL👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @yolandatowns8500
    @yolandatowns8500 4 роки тому +39

    I love you Ricky Smiley you stay safe out there and thank you for the history lesson I didn't even know that and I'm 55 years old they didn't teach us that in school my family never talked about that so thank you I learned something new today as I try to learn something new everyday thank you I love you keep doing what you doing stay safe🙏🏽💗💓❤

  • @patricehoulemard3322
    @patricehoulemard3322 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You Rickey! My Momma’s raised and born in Mobile,Ala. I know what ya taking about .. My Momma is gonna be 90 this year she lived it and never lets us forget what she had to endure..she was told as a little girl “ you live in the South and this is the way it is”... they put that badge and uniform on with a gun and have a Superior complex and do you anyway they want..never forget your History know your History! Everyone’s history but especially your own.. God Bless you Rickey and stay safe!

  • @truthlightandlife357
    @truthlightandlife357 4 роки тому +46

    THANKS FOR THE HISTORY LESSON...MY AUNT LIVE IN ALABAMA..AND WE NEVER TALK ABOUT IT ...OH I AM ABOUT TO CRY

  • @TJ-gt1zz
    @TJ-gt1zz 4 роки тому +12

    The Truth will Stand when the World is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ...

  • @cherid9308
    @cherid9308 4 роки тому +18

    Thank You, Rickey Smiley. I appreciate you taking us to History class today.

  • @roxannemcclain5611
    @roxannemcclain5611 4 роки тому +1

    One more thing I would like to see Ricky :-) I so deeply appreciate you for being a genuine concern person I just wanna tell you thank you

  • @dextermcgowan4723
    @dextermcgowan4723 4 роки тому +74

    Shalom brother great commentary and history lesson.

    • @emergeNvr
      @emergeNvr 4 роки тому +2

      Shalom bro,i think you and i the only people in the comments thats woke

  • @teacup9726
    @teacup9726 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for the history lesson. God bless our people

  • @jewelgrier4593
    @jewelgrier4593 4 роки тому +83

    Martin Luther king mother was also killed.
    RIP

    • @taniamondesir
      @taniamondesir 4 роки тому +6

      @Dee Gridolfo Is that why the federal government was sued by the King family for killing MLK! And the King family won the case! The king family asked for $1!!! That's not in the news. Look it up

    • @TYP1970
      @TYP1970 4 роки тому +1

      She was. I did not know that.

    • @mondocjenson-dy8zd
      @mondocjenson-dy8zd 4 роки тому +1

      Sadly a black man did it. My people, God is not to be mocked as I note the Unrest and disease in forms of namely Covid-19 and rioting. The book of Revelation comes to mind. And oddly enough ALL the churches, synagogues and mosques are closed. Jesus is the way the truth and the Life. He is also the Word of God!

    • @latrondaflanning4000
      @latrondaflanning4000 4 роки тому

      While on her knees in prayer

    • @CopperHueCollectionsChippewa
      @CopperHueCollectionsChippewa 4 роки тому

      Jewel Grier false narrative, she was killed by her very own

  • @jennieowens2607
    @jennieowens2607 4 роки тому +10

    I’ll never forget, and I inform my kids on our past so they will not grow up with blinders on

  • @lindalittleton5680
    @lindalittleton5680 4 роки тому +22

    Wow!!! Mr. Smiley and I address you as Mr. because I have So much respect for you , your cause and contribution to society. Thank you for the history lesson . I totally agree and I’m MAD as HELL!!! Also this lesson will be shared with my 11 year grandson with hopes that he will further understand the magnitude of what he’s up against if this system isn’t changed regarding our people!!!

  • @sweetteeshairwraps4248
    @sweetteeshairwraps4248 4 роки тому +1

    Love you Ricky since i was young and Im 39 now. Youre so Real and Genuine✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🖤🖤🖤

  • @keba773
    @keba773 4 роки тому +23

    Oh my goodness they built a baseball field on top of their graves....😰😢😢

  • @Smilan_
    @Smilan_ 4 роки тому

    We needed to see and hear this! Thank you for the support of our community and the much needed reminder of what we’ve been through and where we’ve come from.

  • @miriamstanford9028
    @miriamstanford9028 4 роки тому +9

    WE THE BAHAMIAN PEOPLE 🇧🇸, SEND OUR LOVE, TO ALL WHO ARE HURTING,AND HAVE SUFFERED LOST 🙏🏿❤️

  • @Arne656
    @Arne656 4 роки тому +6

    I UNDERSTAND AND FEEL THE PAIN WITH YOU!!!! HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET!!!!

  • @arayeager3200
    @arayeager3200 4 роки тому +20

    Thank you... For this every important history message. We have to Overcome this in 2020. Our ancestors wasn't lost for us to continue on going through Racism👊🏾🙏🏽 Thank you.

  • @lenaharis1666
    @lenaharis1666 4 роки тому +1

    Well done my brother. This was needed my God. I'm in tears and my heart is saddened. The truth hurts. I thank God for you....peace love and respect.

  • @JCrawford39
    @JCrawford39 4 роки тому +23

    Thank you, Ricky for giving us the damn truth!! “I understand it!” Me too!!! I feel your frustrations! I agree, it’s ashame!!

  • @ManifestWithMira
    @ManifestWithMira 4 роки тому +2

    Feel you, Rick! Good job. Thank you for your time, energy and effort. Sending you love and light my brother.

  • @EarthAngel4Life
    @EarthAngel4Life 4 роки тому +11

    I'm with u @RickeySmiley ALWAYS Thanks So Much Stay Safe Praying 4All BLESSINGS with LOVE2U&URS4LIFE ♥️

  • @eulissaford6031
    @eulissaford6031 4 роки тому +9

    DAMN RICKEY YOU TELLIN IT LIKE IS.
    THINGS NEED TO HAPPEN

  • @nubianqueen09
    @nubianqueen09 4 роки тому +27

    We shall NEVER forget!! LET THE DESTRUCTION BEGIN!! We are very very mad!!

  • @mignanthenderson8110
    @mignanthenderson8110 4 роки тому

    Thank you for showing the area and history. So many people do not know their history. We cannot bring any of our innocent people back killed by hatred. My heart has been so heavy with pain.

  • @Diligently2U
    @Diligently2U 4 роки тому +14

    You have a right to express your emotions. Self therapy is all we can do! Thank you for the reminder!!

  • @jasminefortune8667
    @jasminefortune8667 4 роки тому

    I passed this several times because of the title, (it was confusing to me) however I'm so glad I decided to watch! Thanks for this. I applaud and appreciate you 💯% Mr. Smiley for the FACTS, not feelings

  • @Roques-rage1706
    @Roques-rage1706 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you Rickey! We've been through a lot. I'm tired.

  • @tima.478
    @tima.478 4 роки тому +3

    Maaaan, B-Ham stands really tall when you're speaking on our history, with all that has happened there, over the years. I'm in the ATL but cut through Birmingham about 3 or 4 times a year and i have yet to make it through that city without thinking of the terrible events our people have suffered through. They wanted then what we still want all this time later, to be seen as equals!
    *Equality feels like oppression to the oppressor*

  • @closet4legends876
    @closet4legends876 4 роки тому +5

    All I could do was cry while watching this..... this is so powerful.♥️

  • @melodychipfakacha20
    @melodychipfakacha20 4 роки тому

    Keep going brother , we are with you. We can’t stop now. Keep teaching.

  • @dianamarietv4479
    @dianamarietv4479 4 роки тому +36

    You are correct. I am mad too!

    • @bellestarr4040
      @bellestarr4040 4 роки тому +1

      Lynn Park should have been rename McNair and Langford Park or just the four girls park .putting grown people on curfew that's not going to solve the problem the Mayor just took us back 50 + years

  • @brownhoney187
    @brownhoney187 Рік тому

    How soon we forget! Rickey thanks for reminding us of our history.. Peace my brother, GOD bless! ✝🙏🏽❤

  • @theresarichards745
    @theresarichards745 4 роки тому +6

    im 43 i have heard this in history class but never have been out off Cali. thank you Rickey for your wisdom and showing me my history that was very real

  • @motherlovegoodwin7821
    @motherlovegoodwin7821 4 роки тому +8

    Well spoken, the truth!

  • @jayjohnson8464
    @jayjohnson8464 4 роки тому +39

    N whoever didn’t like this is just some haters period

    • @maatx9718
      @maatx9718 4 роки тому +1

      period puhhh

    • @ShyraR
      @ShyraR 4 роки тому +1

      @Dee Gridolfo That's right. Hard core and diabolical.

  • @lisamcclendon3943
    @lisamcclendon3943 4 роки тому

    This should be at 1 MILLION VIEWS easily. Thank you Rickey!

  • @sawray68
    @sawray68 4 роки тому +6

    I understand where you are coming from. I’m going through every emotion that a person can have.

  • @sheliataylor4561
    @sheliataylor4561 3 роки тому

    Let us not forget those girls 😭 I never will forget !! Thank you Rickey

  • @marthaharris8722
    @marthaharris8722 4 роки тому +22

    So glad you reminded everyone because we as a race tend to forget and then when these WS

  • @carmeloeverhart6377
    @carmeloeverhart6377 4 роки тому +7

    I tell my people the same shit I’m so happy you made this video

  • @inshirahcourtney7692
    @inshirahcourtney7692 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you we need to remember

  • @Sodelightful4537
    @Sodelightful4537 4 роки тому

    Hey Rickey. I'm so grateful for your history lesson in Birmingham. I feel 😪 our people's pain & it 😡 me too. Stay strong and thank you

  • @triciat8401
    @triciat8401 4 роки тому +12

    Ricky I applaud you for this video, great job!!!!

  • @starblane1023
    @starblane1023 4 роки тому +6

    We've been holding back far way too long, it's about that time we rise from the ashes and get vengeance. 😠😡🤬

  • @quietstormaps
    @quietstormaps 4 роки тому +18

    NEVER Forget!

  • @kerryswan7843
    @kerryswan7843 4 роки тому

    What you are saying is what All our teachers and professor are trying so HARD to KEEP ALIVE in our EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM ❣

  • @HelloMsSongbird
    @HelloMsSongbird 4 роки тому +5

    4 Little Girls.... when you showed the memorial my stomach dropped. 😭😭😭

  • @jouannd3719
    @jouannd3719 4 роки тому +1

    Don't forget and TMH don't forget... We love you Rickey