Morgan Freeman on race...and his birthday
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2014
- Guest Morgan Freeman offers his thoughts on race in America, and Don Lemon helps him celebrate his birthday. More from CNN at www.cnn.com/
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A lot of people say Morgan Freeman should be the example for black people, he should just be the example for all people.
But for black people specifically. Because black people keep getting told from day one that they're specifically targeted and kept down by a racist system, but Morgan Freeman and Don Lemon are both millionaires and therefore proof that it's a lie.
_"Just put your mind to what you wanna do and go for that."_ ~ *Morgan Freeman*
@Ransom Messenger i just said people should stop talking race when it comes to morgon freeman being a role model
@Ransom Messenger It's pretty hard to address something without addressing it
@Ransom Messenger I don't understand what you're saying
Schnitz wurst i get what he is saying but the problem is, race is already learnt by every adult. It needs to be unlearned and not taught to kids growing up. We need that “learnt identifier” for now to know what not to do,if that makes sense. We cant just say (for now at least) that it doesn’t exist, because that would just be ignorance. We can admit that we made a mistake though.
I'm shocked CNN actually aired this. This goes against their entire narrative.
Lol. Bet they were expecting another response, probably live.
Thats why he immediately brought up morgans birthday, the teleprompter probably literally said "stfu dude you're gonna blow our cover"
Think about who was president when this aired. Now think about who is president today and how CNN reports now and compare the two. Dem in office everything is low key and positive. Rep in office report on chaos, chaos and more chaos. Its purposefully done to make people want to go back to a more peaceful time.
....goes against their entire narrative, and cnn didn't learn a damn thing! They're doing the exact opposite of what Morgan said. 'Stop talking about it. Don't make more of an issue out of it than it needs to be, because then it becomes a bigger problem.' And that's all the leftist media does is spew race 24/7. Blacks, Hispanics, blah blah blah. Inequality and injustice, blah blah blah. And don's famous line that I never thought I'd hear on national TV,.... 'White men are the problem in this country....'
@@SPCLPONY see you seem like someone I'd like to have a coffee with and talk about the state of the world today. Pretty much everyone on the left just wants to block all other points of view, i don't understand how someone can be happy in life by constantly complaining how shit it is and that we need "a revolution", i just wish everyone would stfu at this point and see that the middle ground is the true eutopia not some no gender overly pussified shitball
“It’s a good excuse for not getting there” that gave me chills. As a black person living in America right now I can say I’m upset with the ways people are using race as an excuse for almost anything. Not everything is about race.
I agree,not everything is about race but there are instances were race is an issue and he’s acknowledging that
@@jacquelineperry8515 actually nothing is about race, because race isn't real. It's a social construct. It only exist in the minds of racists.
Yeah as crazy as it is I've seen many black people that have no respect for others. It's nothing to do with race except how they think of themselves, not because of how others think of them. They group up and make pity parties and make a big mess of it.
I say, everyone else in the nation has done their part, but some people just want excuses. No color gives us the right to blame others for our problems.
Nothing should be about it
Yes and race doesn't fucking matter, we are all humans, and started out in Africa, the only reason why I'm so white is Melanin and location, race is such a primitive subject. Yes the races do exist, there are differences between the races, but it's not by much. And I hate how it's the basis for so many arguments other than personality and personality traits, the only reason why they exist is bc of the equator and location. Simple as that, and ignorance has made people racist
Morgan: "Making it a bigger issue than it needs to be is the problem here."
Don: . . . sO iT's yOUr biRTHdAy...
He switched it so fast 😂
Metallica!!!
@@___and_memes_for_all Heck yeah 🤘
@@lilahmckee219 what’s ur favorite album? Mines either Justice, Load, or St. Anger
@@___and_memes_for_all Wow, some of the people who loved the first few albums didn't really like Load and St. Anger.
Hmm, as for me... probably Justice, or the Black Album. I love lots of songs in the other albums, but as far as an album that I love everything in, probably those two.
This is so relevant right now, and yet CNN is doing the exact opposite
Yup! They learned nothing from him
WORD
.... from Sweden
Lmao they would “cancel” Morgan Freeman today 😂🤣
Absolutely. Smart man.
Exactly. Can we talk about how Don Lemon is all, "Aww man sometimes I get really sick of talking about race, but I'm forced to because it's in the news cycle". 1) He just admitted that the mainstream media pushes race inequality, and 2) He doesn't seem to mind pulling the race card on the DAILY now.
I have so much respect for Morgan.
me too
You should be. HE IS THE MOTHER***ING GOD!
Anthony Henderson he means that no matter how difficult you start out you still have a chance to go and make money or get a job it’s just way more difficult for some then for others
Anthony Henderson when did I say racism doesn’t exist show me
All the same
Respect start here 🙌 👌 👏
It is a breath of fresh air to hear someone perfectly articulate a position that makes sense and speak to the true nature of the human condition. I love it.
Being critical of articulation while misspelling breath thanks for the entertainment. 😆
@@Spyderxc it's called a typo. Guess that never happens to you. Also it was 10 months ago. Must be nice to not have a life and browse through old comments lol.
Here comes the grammar police!
Morgan Freeman is probably one of the people who got their shit together.
Facts, that’s why we look up to him.
@Dead Eyes89 the organisation or the the idea? (Not ideology)
@@turnip5359 I support the idea that they have, justice and equality for all, criminal justice reform, while the organization does not care for black lives so I think it is a bad orginization
Today morgan Freeman is doing movie on a black man with mental health issues but killed by police men that was sent to help him. Check joy reid msnbc
Strikeout the "probably"
Fast Foward 4 years and all Don Lemon talks about is Race!
Kronos92 Democrats aren't the only racists. Far righters as well
Dumb Lemonhead is such a piece of shit.
yeah fast forward to suit your own agenda
That's because he's a bigot.
@@soygato2722, you are the first on hear to acknowledge that Far righters are racists along with the Dems. Why is it so hard for many commenters to acknowledge that?
It’s amazing how what used to be common sense, comes off now as brilliant. We have entered into the twilight zone. Well said Morgan Freeman!
Freeman saying it isn't a problem is like someone winning the lottery and saying that poverty is no longer a problem.
You are just a racist using this to normalize your shit becuase people like you are more afraid of being called RACIST than stop being racist
@@gabrielsanders7094 so you really think that becuase morgan freeman thinks like you yoy are right? This people nowadays 😂😂😂🤡
@@maikelbarnett8162 idiots like you believe what they're td to believe, go knock on the door of a blm mansion, you won't get in
@@gabrielsanders7094 that's why they say common sense isn't common, a lot of people run on auto pilot
"It is a good excuse for not getting there" "It's not like it exists and we'd refuse to talk about it but making it a bigger issue than it needs to be is the problem we have" words of common sense and true wisdom.
It does not matter what race you are. If you are lazy and sit on a couch complaining all day, then you will not get very far.
Amen!
Well it's no race if sitting on a couch, unless beer races down your throat.
@Alec Neate Don't sit and judge people who are on welfare, you don't know everything.
I consider that a victory!
Alec Neate single mom raising three kids still going to university and working a job. What is your answer to that.
The look on Don Lemon's face when Morgan didn't give him the answer he wanted......priceless.
Lil Wayne also shut down that one chick, and Don Lemon said some shit cause he was offended that lil wayne didn't wanna fit their agenda.
Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away unarmed black people are still getting murdered by the police every day.
@@k1221nirvana True, but what Freeman believes that the road to racial equality lies in the elimination of racial segregation... And the way to do that is to stop referring to race as much as possible.
@@TruDis01 too bad that’s not how it works. You can’t ignore race when this country was brought up on the genocide of one race, and the enslavement of another.
@@k1221nirvana my heritage was the irish and scottish and im white and so was my ancestors yet they were still enslaved in america along with blacks where's my reparations? and why does no one talk about all the irish and scottish that were enslaved? it wasnt ONE race that was enslaved it was many read a history book
When I think of a black person in America who perfectly embodies all the ideals of Martin Luther King, I think of this great man! My respects to Mr. Morgan Freeman! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I've served my country (USA) for over 25 years, I absolutely LOVE Morgan Freeman wisdom and pure class.
He sets the example for others to follow!
1:30 I LOVE that bit. He's reaching out to Morgan Freeman in spite of what his employers might say. Total respect from him to Morgan and taking the only opportunity he'll ever get to say it. Powerful moment. Morgan acknowledges it too.
Incredible. I always thought Don to be agenda pusher, but seeing him reach out to Morgan Freeman on the issue of over-peddling race issues in media, during a CNN interview no less, was just amazing. Definitely gained a great amount of respect for him in just those 30 seconds.
Ake don’t worry this video was from 5 years ago and he’s still race baiting
This is a completely retarded joke. An Entertainer gets money from his shucking and jiving now racist issues are eliminated. Not at all
Don Lemon is nothing more than a bought and paid for liberal divisive mouthpiece.
@@AkeLovesGAMES it's only ok if a black icon says it. Definitely not ok for a white person to say it. That's how this absurdity works.
Still relevant as of June 2020
More than ever right now
I'm back here again. Just watched that Denzel Washington clip, where he wouldn't take the bait. He too is a class act.
@@rodnormandrums2772 I totally agree
And January of 2021
It’s irrelevant as fuck in Sep 2021.
This honestly feels like the first time Don was actually being 1000% honest and from the heart.
Don Lemon: "This will probably get me in trouble, but I know it's an issue and every day I talk about race and I get so tired of it."
Goes on to talk about racism for another 6 years.
9 now
Tbh you cant really be that upset hes tryna keep getting paid but obviously showed that he doesnt agree with what hes gotta say to make the money, be lighter on some people sometimes theyre scared for their wellbeing and we dont know
Why is Morgan freeman not running for president, like seriously.
He's too smart for that.
The Analytical Towarzysz Fine ruler of the unknown and known galaxies.
D3mon Edg3 ...what?
The Analytical Towarzysz Idk I was tired when I made that.
he was in London has fallen well vice president
Stop talking about racism and it will go away. "Oh shit lets change subject give him a cake and get him out of here."
Hey, they listened for once!
If only it were that easy. Not talking about it just means not thinking about the shit that IS happening.
It's a position that just happens to work best for privileged folks who don't wanna be bothered.
Geek Of All Trades bro did you not hear the man. He said don’t make the issue seem bigger than it is because then the issue will become worse. Just say what is necessary and move on. Don’t blow up the world with this talk because it will only created more of a divide. I believe the more it’s reported on the longer racism will remain a problem
@Sharkonabicycle you are so right! First off I dont get where people think they are going to change someone. We all have choice #1. So if someone is racist, whatever! That's them, their choice, their lost! As a Blackman I cant concern my life with everything that is being done wrong. It's crazy I'm from Chicago and we kill each other in droves. 4000 to be exact. Not a peep about it. Instead they blame the white man and says it their fault? Excuse me um, did a white person ask you to pick up that gun and hurt someone? Reason why I got out of dodge. Total mentality... #2. We have a lot of black racist in our culture, lots! But that's somehow different or meant to uplift the people. Uh no its Hate bottom line. In order to be better, we got to do better!
The issue needs to be addressed not swept under a rug how else is it going to be heard just don't watch his show since it bother you so much.
and dammit, that typical Freeman smile at 1:49 always gets me lmao.
One of the greatest actors of all times!
Finally someone said it
''Sometimes I get so tired of talking about race...'''
Never gets tired of that CNN paycheque though eh?
Fake News Prick.
hes not saying racism dont exist. youre missing the point. hes saying that racism is dying and people are making a huge issues causing more and more racism. instead of focusing on racism and spreading it we should be focusing on hows it getting better. say youre not angry and woke up in a good mood then someone you talk to is telling you stories that are angry and hurtful it will change your mood and cause you to become angered same thing. racism does exist buts it getting better not worse but if thats all we focus on then it will get worse and more and more of it will happen. This is exactly what they want from us divide and conquer. I grew up in a nieghborhood of mostly blacks me being in the only white family for blocks and we all had the same struggles and same problems. We need to focus on the struggles we all face together and unite as people not divide as race. this is the only way we will solve it. coming together and not focusing on the bad but focusing on solutions instead of creating problems.
Hes not saying chineese eliminate race issues hes saying it doesnt hold them back being a minority they dont focus o how it could hold them back. I think youre missing the point
@@wayneprice9023 ITS BLACKS THAT HAS BETTER JOBS THEN YOU DO. DON'T TURN WHAT YOU ASSUME INTO A FACT. YOU SHUT UP BECAUSE WHAT YOU SAID WAS RACIAL PROFILING.
@@FirstLast-cf4mi you're gonna want to talk about when it happens to you and i'm not going to feel sorry or shed not one black tear for your jive behind. It can happen to you you wasn't kissed holy we're trying to stop it before it get out of hand and by the majority of you so called lying black I don't understand stand what's up with y'all that's is something the whole inhabited earth is going to face especially the people that lie with every breath and the people that actually doing these disgusting disgraceful things. Thanks for your help
Morgan Freeman is so wise and thoughtful. I wish I could vote for him for president....
there was this guy... oh yeah Ben Carson
A & R Royston Nah, Ben Carson has no backbone and he’s into groupthink. He’s an intelligent guy in his field though, I’ll give him that. But more is needed to be POTUS.
He was president in Deep Impact
@@cooljackster7390 Not reality, therefore, not good enough. It's been 6 years since I made that comment and I still love Mr. Freeman.
@@WrenistPhonix I agree with you, president for life if I could!
Morgan Freeman isnt “woke”, he’s awake.
You ain't wrong.
he literally said ignoring racism ends it
@@culturecavedemon2496 He meant it that if we stop making racism a bigger problem than it really is, it obviously won't go away but it'd make a huge difference
I can hear that man talk for hours and not get bored LOL.
In a mere 2 minute clip, he portrayed clear and concise understanding of economics, sociology and psychology.
The “stars” of today don’t even compare.
That's because their hair brain opinions are all they have to go on. They don't speak by fact only opinion.
@@gretanorman2065 truth is when your white you obviously don’t see race you think now that we live in a post race society race is not a major factor, and that’s fine truth is half of this comment section should Bite the dust by 2050 the problem is that it’s harmful to future generations who believe Morgan’s freeman interpretation, of course your work ethic plays a factor in success but so does race and culture, we see the with black figures like OJ Simpson who disassociated his race with success, and threw future generations below the bus because he refused to recognize race in American society especially during such a polarizing time for black Americans.
It’s insane how much you guys can’t grasp these basic concepts. Apartheid In South Africa was outlawed during the 90’s that is extremely recent, but I get it your brought in a environment which denies the claims I’m making, I just hope you understand that these concepts you hold will die along side with you.
He said this in an another interview: "we will end racism if we stop talking about it". I fully agree. We're focused too much on race. Why say black guy when we can just say guy.
Edit: looking at the replies yeah this isn't 100% the solution, yes we should speak but thing is we focus on race TOO much but we shouldn't ignore all conversation about it. But we don't need black history month. Don't take my word for it, the man said it himself.
Because racism is very profitable to a lot of people. The government wants people to feel oppressed and not able to take care of themselves. When you rely on the government to take care of you, the government is powerful. In 2020 nothing at all is holding you back from anything but yourself.
@@Stopsign32v it's not the government, it's the media who thrives off of drama
@@Stopsign32v the government should be relied on for certain things, just as long as they don't medal with or favor one group, that's the whole reason we have religion separate from government
Skin color is different only because of origin and how close to sun were people from that specific region.
There is nothing wrong with racism. It's in the human nature, don't deny what you really are. Being a religious/ideological fanatic is the problem, not being a racist. It's like saying black people are under the racist pressure but at the same time calling Muslims a terrorist and criticize them anywhere in anytime. That's what's going on nowadays. People say they are not racist, but also majority of the society don't like Muslims, a small percentage literally hates them. Racism is everywhere, that's not just a black and white thing. There is racism in the Africa towards to white people, also in The Middle-East, East and Central Asia.
My respect for this man just skyrocketed
I have always liked Morgan’s talent and now I like his outlook on life he has figured it out.
Don Lemon, the great panderer. He’s totally still pandering to Morgan Freeman right there. He clearly loves talking about race but he’s so fake and just embarrassed to admit it to the voice of reason in Morgan Freeman.
Spot on
Clearly. The guy is a phony peddling a horrible product and getting paid. You think he believes in any of that crap he says in air? He is akin to con man preacher just stirring up vitriol and ratings. “News” organizations are entertainment outlets and care about their bottom line and ratings. They could care less about journalistic integrity. Its an afterthought.
Think you've got it all wrong. If anything in this clip, he's actually being honest about how he really feels. Don't forget, this was 7 years ago in a far less politicized environment.
Nowadays all he does is pander to a slice of his woke audience. He's gone backward from this clip at a rate of knots sadly.
truth is when your white you obviously don’t see race you think now that we live in a post race society race is not a major factor, and that’s fine truth is half of this comment section should Bite the dust by 2050 the problem is that it’s harmful to future generations who believe Morgan’s freeman interpretation, of course your work ethic plays a factor in success but so does race and culture, we see the with black figures like OJ Simpson who disassociated his race with success, and threw future generations below the bus because he refused to recognize race in American society especially during such a polarizing time for black Americans.
It’s insane how much you guys can’t grasp these basic concepts. Apartheid In South Africa was outlawed during the 90’s that is extremely recent, but I get it your brought in a environment which denies the claims I’m making, I just hope you understand that these concepts you hold will die along side with you.
I love how he immediately changes the subject and goes right to the birthday
The wisdom of this man is something that reaches the deepest of me. I just can't describe how much I admire his words, so simple yet so strong.
I absolutely love the way Mr. Freeman made Don squirm in his seat 🤣🤣
Morgan Freeman should be a role model for young blacks (especially in the USA)...Not jay-z or kayne west.
He should be a role model for young kids period. Not just blacks. Morgan Freeman is one smooth man. No matter the role he plays he owns it! Love me some Morgan!
Agreed.
love me some morgan too.
ranbrent for all Americans...
Goodluck with that it won't happen they need to promote hate between races and people are dumb enough to feed it
Lemon needs angry blacks so he has a platform. He talks about it to keep it going
That’s why it’s called the grievance industry. Being a grievance grifter pays.
There’s 69 likes, can’t like it sorry
Or white people that wish to pander to black people.
Today morgan Freeman is doing movie on a black man with mental health issues but killed by police men that was sent to help him. Check joy reid msnbc
Notice how Don Lemonhead changes the subject anytime Morgan says something logical
The YT Alg is working today... 9 years later this couldn't be more relevant. Mr. Freeman is a voice and mind that needs to be listened to.
This man is and always has been my favourite actor and yet again he has proved why. Amazing, intelligent, well spoken and just incredible
But wrong. Him saying it isn't a problem is like someone winning the lottery and saying that poverty is no longer a problem.
@@MrMarkRoads Unfortunately your analogy is wrong & so are you. Thanks for giving me a hearty laugh whilst reading your comment 😅
Dear Mr. Morgan Freeman,
I am your fan and I have always admired you, but after reading your statement on the "race game,” I DO NOT ONLY ADMIRE YOU, BUT I ALSO RESPECT YOU NOW, BECAUSE YOU ARE RIGHT! YOU ARE LIVING PROOF OF PROGRESS AND SUCESS BASED ON EDUCATION, EFFORT, DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK. YOU ARE A VERY SUCCESSFUL PERSON BECAUSE YOU HAVE WORKED HARD TO BE WHERE YOU ARE.
I AM NOT BLACK. I AM BROWN, BUT I LOVE YOU AND I AM YOUR FAN!
HAPPY B~DAY! = )
Patricia Cruz A credit to his race eh?
Michael Adams A credit to self determination and not the circumstances of birth. Your physical appearance isn't what makes you luminous.
Jeeeessss! Quit shouting 😉
Man i didnt know Morgan Freeman is actually really smart in addition to his amazing acting ability
Nine years ago & it still remains relevant
Don Lemon never expected that answer, he just shellshock
Keep up the good work Mr. Freeman, You are a beacon of joy to all of us. I'll be watching Seven tonight.
He’s not a day older than 30. Fans expect to see him a lot more of him before he retires ❤❤❤
Everyone should have Morgan Freeman's mindset.
🤦🏽♂️Don Lemon 🍋 you should rewatch this interview
I always loved Morgan Freeman ever since the first time I saw him and heard his voice on Sesame Street and the Electric Company...he is an excellent person.
Man,
I wish more would listen to things like this. Our country is so divided, and doesn’t need to be.
Hard work, integrity, discipline, respect, things like this go so far. and they have NOTHING to do with skin color. I could care less about that, and I don’t know anyone personally who does care.
Are you a good person, are you qualified for the job? Alternatively, if you aren’t, are you personable, teachable and can learn what’s needed to succeed?
We all bleed red. We are ONE race, the HUMAN race. We just have a nice variety in skin color and ethnicities. It’s our character and decisions that make us or break us. 👍🏼👍🏼
This is actually a good reason folks should be talking about race and racism; it's not just about skin color.
Perfectly said by Mr.Morgan Freeman. Labels divide us and turn people against one another. Eliminate the labels and people view each other by their thoughts and actions instead of by their gender, religion, skin color, political affiliation, etc.
"Im tired of talking about racism, its over, can we move on?" -Don Lemon. Guess he got some sleep and woke up ready to talk about it again
did you not read his statement at all ? He clearly feels like the media’s pushing him to talk about race. I don’t watch CNN but he seems like the only black person working there, they’re probably forcing him to talk about it.
@@mel_ty9500 As long as we live in a free democracy, no one can force him to do or say anything. If what you are suggesting is true, he could use his experience to expose what we all know about CNN. Instead, he remains complicit in the lies, and pushes the message forward. Don't make him out to be a victim when he is just as guilty as the network he represents.
@@calibabyy they can if they pay you dude, especially if theyre cnn who knows
@@calibabyyalso you cant do much against a corporation like tell me you dont know money or the shadowy hollywood architecture at all i think mariana van zeller recently exposed assassins are real
You see how he changed the subject so fast at the end.
Oh shoot. No one here noticed that.
I am a white man .I have looked up to this guy my whole life what a great person he is
Happy New year ever
Don Lemmon 6 years ago -"I can't wait to stop talking about it and move on."
Don Lemmon now 2020 - still hasn't moved on
People like Morgan Freeman should be a reminder to all people that it's not about race.
For real he has money so racism doesn't exist
@Y O J I M B O 用心棒 keep reaching dumb ass. we all know ever since Morgan Freeman came on the show the KKK shut down and disappeared. Exactly it exists and it's real so get the f*** out of here.
Morgan Freeman experience has nothing to do with racism not existing.
@Y O J I M B O 用心棒 there were richer people during slavery you dumb fuck
@Y O J I M B O 用心棒 keep reaching theirs no race card. That's your board game.
Wow glad this got aired.
After Morgan says "That's more like it" you can hear one of the television crew shriek with laughter. Hilarious!
He’s a lemon you’re a legend. Morgan’s career success is light years over his!!!!
Yet another reason why Morgan Freeman is one of the coolest people ever.
37 had me cracking up. This man is a national treasure.
Quality actor and stand up guy, love him.
Don you’re the one bringing it up
He's paid
oracle MPH I do like that eye of view, but Don actually is like this. He’s a democrat to the heart, no script changes this man
@@phillipmoore6249 thats not how this shit works guy
Love Morgan Freeman! One of the greatest actors of all time! Very intelligent man!
He is so good at talking. Verbal and especially non verbal. The way he keeps a pokerface, the way he leans forward at 1:44
Cara ele estupendo no pensamento
Quando ele já se movimentar para frente
E o momento q seu raciocínio ,já entra em ação kkkkkkkk show ✊🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Bringing up racism causes controversy, controversy makes people take sides, taking sides creates resentment, resentment causes racism. So every time someone brings up the subject of racism, the cycle starts again.
I have read every comment on here regarding this video. Without a doubt, this statement confirms Morgan's statement. I respect everyone's comment on here. Sadly, every comment on here has confirmed your statement. Thank you klutz395 for being precise.
Typo "Sadly, most of the comments on here...."
Umm but racism exists anyway so...that might happen out of nowhere
@@Tyreece190, you are right. Racism exists. Here is proof:
ua-cam.com/video/LLtMg4DOFN8/v-deo.html
Watching this is like a kid having a conversation about life with his grandfather
Great interviewer. Great interviewee. Great interview.
A beautiful mind ❤️❤️❤️❤️
"[Race] It's like religion to me, it's an excuse not to get things done."
I LOVE this man for his willingness to speak the truth.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - Eleanor Roosevelt
“No one can make you feel inferior without consent.”
-White First Lady who’s organization that she was an active member, (Daughters of The American Revolution, the D.A.R.) denied access to Constitution Hall to the great contralto Marion Anderson.
@@i8u323 your letting words hurt you … for instance the word nigga, imagine if NWA was offended by the word nigga. They might not have ever taken control of it. You still offended if someone calls you a nigga ? The point is, you are letting something that isn’t a big deal “words” hold you from something that’s a much bigger deal “success”. could you be offended sure be offended but the second you start letting that stop you from reaching a goal is the second that you are using racism as an excuse to not be successful. Like Morgan says here racism no longer stops you from obtaining wealth and being successful. A black man and women have the same chance as a white man and women to be successful, you just have to set your goal and go for it. Most black people don’t tho and that’s being embedded more and more into the culture of black family’s every generation. People blame racism for problems of black families (father leaving, being poor, violence, etc) these are caused all while in the community but yet many people believe that it is caused because of racism. In the end a black male and a white male at birth have the same chance of success, but almost immediately the black male is out at a disadvantage due to the fact that he will likely grow up without a father, then add in the fact that he will likely grow up poor and not understanding money, then add in that he will have to struggle to not become a part of gang and drug violence then add in that his mother will probably treat him unfairly due to their circumstances because black women have often been show to treat their children tougher due to the inability to be able to deal with stresses that white women typically don’t need to deal with (no father around dangerous neighborhoods) I mean all these problems are black caused problems. What needs to happen for black people to get a fair shot, is accountability, stop letting black men who are going to leave you sleep with you, only have sex after marriage if you have too and that’ll create a society where they need to give you commitment before they can give you a child. The problems are within and the second black people accept that fact is the second they will be able to start working towards fixing it. I am white with a black father, he wasn’t around much and I can honestly tell you it affected me a lot but I had no idea. I hung out with the wrong crowd was always in trouble, my mom slandered my dad so I though he hated me. But one day my mom was so angry with me she told me to go with my father and I did for a super bowl party. I didn’t really know what to say or do because I hadn’t really talked to him for most of my life and when I did he used to beat me and what not so DCYF took his privileges away. Anyways I went with this man and being more grown up I started asking questions and telling him about what I had been going through and what not. The way he answers me and the things he said dawned a new prospective on me. He explained to me that he always will be there for me and always had been and showed me situations where it showed, he showed me that I’m not always in the wrong and that adults can be wrong. But the thing he did the most and he didn’t even know he did it was, he held me accountable and showed me that what I was doing wasn’t cool and that he had been down that path and hopes that he never goes back down that path. He showed me that where I was headed was no where good and that he wouldn’t be happy with it. For the first time I had a father and it changed my fucking life, I cleaned up my act and stopped hanging around kids I felt might get me in trouble and what not. I actually became more likeable because I stopped dealing others approval and just started being myself. He changed my life in 8 hours of spending time with him and I needed it. Boys need men and there is no substitute no matter how hard a women works towards it, it won’t be the same. In order for that to happen the black community needs to hold black men accountable for not being their for their kids and holding father responsibilities, also women need to be more caring and understanding in the black communities, they have created a hard bone over the years of the 50s to become tough for racism and now they no longer need it but still they carry it. What does that do ? Well you ever ask why black men like white women so much ? It’s because white women have that bone, black women and white women are both bestifuk but white women are softer more compassionate more understanding and there for you, men don’t need someone to be tough we are already that, we need someone to raise our children and be there when we are extremely stressed to calm us down, you give a man (man not some gangbanging tough guy) that and he’ll carry the world for you. I KNOW THIS IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND I WISH I COULD BREAK IT DOWN SIMPLY BUT MY PASSION JUST MAKES ME JUST DTART TYPING AND I CANT STOP. Hopefully it helps you probably won’t read it tho and that’s part of the problem
the man literally talks like an anime protagonist
"Making it a bigger issue than it actually is" media in a nutshell
I don't remember what was that I loved to watch some history program about space I guess with Morgan Freeman as the storyteller.
What class! You've gotta love him :-)
This was such a great interview. I wish there was more to see. Of course, Morgan Freeman is one of those guys who doesn't even need questions. He could just talk.
When life hands you Lemon, ignore him and listen to Freeman.
Don Lemons mind was just empty, he completely ignored everything Morgan had to say
A lot of class and respect and a real talk that all people should listen to
I hope this clip starts to make it way through out the internet again, this to be heard especially now
truth is when your white you obviously don’t see race you think now that we live in a post race society race is not a major factor, and that’s fine truth is half of this comment section should Bite the dust by 2050 the problem is that it’s harmful to future generations who believe Morgan’s freeman interpretation, of course your work ethic plays a factor in success but so does race and culture, we see the with black figures like OJ Simpson who disassociated his race with success, and threw future generations below the bus because he refused to recognize race in American society especially during such a polarizing time for black Americans. You CANNOT ignore race in America not in a million years, no matter what it would always play a role.
It’s insane how much you guys can’t grasp these basic concepts. Apartheid In South Africa was outlawed during the 90’s that is extremely recent, but I get it your brought in a environment which denies the claims I’m making, I just hope you understand that these concepts you hold will die along side with you.
@@canofsouls282so it’s harder for a black person to achieve what a white personal can? No
the ONE CNN interview that is worth "liking"
I think Morgan’s voice is one of a kind - it’s soothing and melodic. Could listen to him all day!!!
Thank you Morgan. Well said and Happy Birthday.
Imposible olvidar está entrevista. Qué alejada de la realidad la vida del afortunado de Morgan.
So sad that you can't think for yourself
That was awesome.
Morgan Freeman is a good example of a great humanitarian.
Bravo Mr Freeman. Poverty makes it harder to succeed no matter what your color but it doesn't mean you can't. You will have to work harder sure,.but it can be done. Blaming your hardships on race or income is just another excuse. quit whining, get off your butt and start working if you want a better life. I grew up poor and on welfare, chose to work hard in school earned a scholarship, worked hard in college while working two jobs. Was it easy? No! did other kids have it easier with their parents credit cards in hand and partying etc? Sure! Did i use it as an excuse to quite? No, but I have provided a better life for me and my kids. Anyone can do ths same quit Makinh excuses and show the world what your made of.
Love this comment, probably because I too can also relate to much of what you said.
Hard to work for a better life if you are stuck making Nikes and Iphones for 10 cents an hour. Or getting an education when your home has been destroyed by an American drone. Hard to make a better life when the CIA deliberately smuggles crack cocaine into your neighborhood and you're given harsher prison sentences for lesser crimes because of the colour of your skin.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to be born in the right place with the right skin colour.
Words like these are fruitless coming from smart, attractive, and charming people. What about the ugly, retarded creeps like myself? I guess I could get rich by going into the sex slave trade business, dealing drugs, or selling health insurance, but even I have standards. Honestly though, I think the biggest problem is nobody enjoys being alive anymore, and being too big of a coward to kill ourselves, we resort to trying to make people feel as shitty as we do. It's not easy being an ugly, retarded creep. And with abortions getting harder and harder to get, there's just going to be more like me in the future.
i love how morgan freeman leans in there lol
Does someone have the link to the full interview?
"Making it a bigger issue than it needs to be is the real problem." - Morgan Freeman. One of the smartest quotes I've heard in a long time.
I love Morgan Freeman!! He's such an awesome man!!
I love Morgan Freeman not just as an actor but a people's person! Brilliant and happy birthday to you sir!
This honestly resembled a discussion between grandson and granddad
Wise words, unfortunately humanity draws towards drama instead of fixing the issue.
Don lemon was speechless.. “let’s move on to the next topic” 😂
Better change that subject real quick, happy birthday!!!
😂😂
Why does everyone seem to have a hate boner for this guy? Did we even watch the same video? To me, it seemed like rather than being displeased with Freeman's answer, he absorbed it, and even made a statement that he too was tired talking about race all the time.
@@nilsmedskills2560 because he talks about racism and racists all the time (in other videos). He even wants Andrew Jackson off the $20 bill for that same reason.
@@nilsmedskills2560 because Lemon suggests systemic racism is the reason African Americans can't get ahead and talks too much about white supremacists (in other videos).
@@pj18tires8 Yea its very clear that Lemon does not agree with Morgans take, despite his friendly sounding response here.
Where can Can I get it full?
Morgan Freeman is a national treasure and surely a man to go down as a positive role model for the history books. His intelligence, intellect, and charisma are inspirational to all of mankind.