I don’t have any white friends either. My friends that have them are either playing dumb, so they don’t intimidate them or acting like court jesters, never sad, always smiling and making them laugh. They do come in handy though because of their access to privilege and money. I’ve seen my friends get their kids tuition paid, get favors called in for them like private school admittance. Hooked up with jobs (never management positions, they’ll never risk you surpassing them), dinners, tag along on vacations etc. I’ve been invited as the plus one by my black friends to their events and when I see how my friends have to code switch in front of them or amp up the funny or play stupid about politics or current affairs, well I can’t do that. And I usually don’t get invited back lol. No vacay or favor is worth all the self sacrifice they require.
Be prepared for their microaggressions, them thinking that you are the representive for all black people(so they will talk to you about everything a black person does that they don't agree with), and they now feel comfortable with showing you their racial biases. Remember you're the "cool" black person. You're not like the others 😒.
I had a white friend and we had what I thought was a great relationship. We met at work and we both got our degrees at night so we had a lot in common. She was even at my wedding. I went to her home on several occasions. Her career took off before mine. She had a mentor, I didn’t. Anyway, that didn’t impact our relationship. What impacted our relationship was she got a divorce and her lazy, pot smoking, husband took her to the cleaners! She soon lost her very well paying job and shortly moved to the West coast to be near family. It seems as if now that my career was headed upwards, I could not hear from her. I was always the one calling. After a long time thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that our relationship was working when she had the better job, home, car, etc but when our fortunes turned, our relationship disintegrated. I finally stopped calling her. I still miss her though.
I'm a white woman and I have noticed in white neighborhoods - people mostly keep to themselves except for a simple hi going to the mail box. When I have lived in mixed communities with Hispanics and blacks they are more friendly and accepting of everyone. Just my experiences.
Hi! Walter - just discovered your channel the last couple days, on vacation from Boston w/ my husband. I’m a white farm boy from Nebraska; my husband (4yrs) partner (28yrs) is a farm boy from Virginia... met in Boston ‘91. I don’t know... and maybe sometimes I forget. I can’t imagine life without my black friends, black culture, black music. I’m a musician. Life long free-range successful musician; Love your channel; and I do think that we all have preconceptions about each other, about “the other” and I’m so happy that in my life, my “Egg was cracked” at an early enough age (gay farm boy in Nebraska!?) that I’ve been able to enjoy at least some diversity, (I’m sure like every human I still have my blind spots) - thanks for this video. I do think that the elephant in the room is that we need to be around each other. It’s a very basic animal getting over fear of “otherness” I’ve been the only white guy at a family reunion of 66(!) black relatives, Quinton, my baby, has been dragged by me to a concert where when I asked him how he liked it, and he said “I notice that I’m the only black guy here”. I’ve felt the tension, and then felt it dissipate, and Quinton I believe has felt similarly. I realize this video is a year old, and I’m not a rich white guy, but we do OK - if you ever get to Boston let us know and come on over for dinner.
Well, Im a white guy, and I just had Mardi Gras. I invited about 20 people to my party, as I do every year, and 15 people showed up. Four were black, and they were awesome people Ive known for years I invited about 8 black people I'm friends with. One of my closest friends is black. A woman I consider my second mother is also black. I work in Washington DC and I'm more confortable around black people than whites a lot of times. Reason is, I grew up in the inner city in Providence and "wasp" whites always looked down on us, treated my family like crap. The ones that accepted us were the Italians, Portuguese, Irish and French Canadians. Rich whites treat poor whites like crap. In the North there is racism, but it's more subtle hidden under liberaliam. White people are terrified to be accused of racism nowadays, but poor whites are fair game for being treated like crap. I am half Irish, Half French Canadian. Both my parents were high school dropouts and my father was in and out of jail. My parents' generation rarely finished high school, especially first generation Americans. Upper class whites don't associate with whites like myself, and we don't really like them because we know they look down on us. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. There are good white people out there, and we do have black friends. Heck, a lot of us married outside our race. However, please don't assume we are all wealthy and privilaged, many of us are not. People may slam me for this post, but it's honest. I wish you luck on you journey, mon frère.
The South is still very segregated. Also Whites are very very very intimidated by Blacks when we are successful business owners highly educated with multiple degrees own more than one home drive high end cars kids go to private schools and private or Ivy league universities and I truly believe they are absolutely jealous of Blacks. My neighbors are White have been for over 30 years it's still just a wave. Guess what I we're so UNBORTHERED. Working with them is stressful enough and I just want peace of mind when I'm home. It would be awesome if things could change have changed in 2018. President Barack Obama was highly educated and more than qualified for the highest office in America, THEY DIDN'T LIKE HIM OR HIS FAMILY. That's when I noticed everything reverted back to the old ways. Let's not forget when OJ got a NOT GUILTY verdict. The HATE was REAL. And THEY are still talking about it. These are ACTUAL FACTS and for some reason I don't think THEY want change. For one we are better at EVERYTHING than THEY are. Let a Black man get a little change in his pocket he goes and get a White woman. DISGUSTING! I'm writing a book and will be published soon and speaks on a lot of these topics. THEY don't like minorities black brown green blue red squeaky eyes no eyelids only if you look like THEM. ALL WHITES ARE NOT THE SAME but the majority is. Best of luck in seeking White friendships and relationships. I do enjoy your channel. Blessings.
The comment on we definitely had colleges first thing was a joke. Historically Caucasian people separated themselves by what education and wealth each family or person had. BUT enough of that. WE ARE THE BEGINNING OF CIVILIZATION. Educate yourself in your colleges research OH! I forgot you guys just go to experiment and experience the education expectations are different. The things that Caucasians believe show African Americans YOUR MISS EDUCATED even though you've gotten this so called degree. CAUCASIANS HAVE BEEN CAUGHT CHEATING on SAT testing and paying to get into these colleges so I CAN TRULY SAY I DON'T BELIEVE CAUCASIANS KNOW ANYTHING, and CAUCASIANS have NEVER TRULY worked for anything. Very lazy human beings. Inventing new gadgets every day so you can sit on your asses and do nothing. Floor sweeper, dishwasher, trash compactor, electric toothbrush. Maid service was for lazy Caucasian women. That fact alone is TRURE and shows that African women are STRONGER and Better. WE HAVE RAISED YOUR CHILDREN AND BEEN RAPED BY YOUR MAN AND STILL TAKEN CARE OF OUR ON FAMILIES. SO YES! We can look at your history of being the damsel in distress and princess status and it shows YOU the Caucasian women as WEAK . We need to stay away from Caucasian people they only want something from us in servitude to make them feel better about themselves and their lives.
Walter you are so Real! I just love watching your videos! My job is stressful and a damn headache at times, I watch your videos on my break and always get a kick out of you. Your spirit is beautiful!
I'm a white guy and I've got something to say! Don't BOTH white and black people have misconceptions about EVERYTHING? (including all races of people) Isn't the intention of the person more important? If you know somebody is a fair person and holds no malice towards you, you tend to cut them more slack. I think racism is an issue everywhere but especially in America! If I lived in Atlanta, I'd invite you for coffee or over to my home. I think you'd be an interesting guy to talk to but at the same time, a difficult guy. Let's face it, you are a very opinionated and judgemental guy but it would still be interesting! I think everybody should have friends of different races and I do have friends of different races.
Torontopia , I have to disagree with your thoughts on misconceptions. Unfortunately white people hold the most misconceptions about ALL people of color whether, we're talking about blacks ,Mexicans, Arabs etc. This is a fact because of racism. Also to be fare it's not entirely whites faults, it's the media and racist politionna that helps to Propetuate stereotypes about blacks Mexicans etc. We as black people don't automatically think negative of a white stranger, whites do, why she asked him about buying drugs. ..GET IT! OR NO??
Torontopia I have white friends,I just don't talk about racial problems around them because I know they can't handle it. You guys are ok but when it comes to racial strife we have to stick together it's not personal.
Any decent person, regardless of ethnic background, would be the better for associating with a person like you. You have great values and you always have something positive to say. Best wishes on making new connections!👌🏾😊
The culture is different, if I'm listening to some Dru Hill or some Erykah Badu bag lady in front a white person. ..9 times out of 10 they'll be lost lol
You are in the wrong region of the country. Don't expect to get invited in the South (unless they know you well). I moved to Northern California 10 years ago and it is a different world here...I get invited by everybody...white, Hispanic, Asian, Indian, etc. Go to Australia and it is definitely different down there. I had friends (two black men and a black woman) go to Australia and some white folks invited them out to dinner and paid for everything....complete total strangers. When I was down there, people (whites) kept coming up to me wanting to talk talk talk. Understand that not everyone is the same across the board. All depends on culture (and upbringing).
patrisio3 Exactly. I'm from the bay area in Cali. We don't get down like this at all. I don't understand the whole racial divide in the southern states. It's just plain stupid. That's why I love California. It's a melting pot and everyone interacts and socializes with everyone regardless of race. The way things should be. Your in the wrong state if you want white friends Walter.
Difficult part is even if someone is well meaning, they can often have subconscious notions about a person based on their appearance or race, like the woman you talked about at Starbucks. Hopefully that woman went home and realized what she said and how it was offensive. Maybe she’ll make it her goal to meet some more black people that will challenge her racist views.
Walter find a hard working, family Hispanic. He will invite u every weekend to celebrate with his family every weekend including food, drinks and a live band..
I am a white English guy. I would love to invite you for dinner at my house any day. your cool as fuck! It seems to me the race divide between Black and White people in America is extreme. In the UK, this kind of thing does not even get the slightest of thought. We are educated enough to know we are all equal and dont even need to raise the issue. Its not an issue. I have to say though, during my time visiting America the white people I met were rather dumb! But the Black Americans were most humble helpful friendly people. Im not one to devide race nor stereotype but it was clear to see Black American people are very much like British Black and White people combined....NORMAL. Walter your a beautiful person. I wish i was your white friend lol xxx
Bla bla bla. Im so tired of hearing how history has alot to do with today's issues. We live in the 21st century, we should be able to move forward together positively. Quoting history is so over done! Bore off with your tripe!!
Osito De Peluche, u called me an imbo....twice mate?! In the uk thats not a good thing. I read ur comment early morning before work so didnt get reading it properly sorry!! I can see u love to use big words to show your articulate and smart...sometimes mate, plain English gets your point accross better. So ur similar size to Walter?? Hot! 😆
Walter that's just how they are. LOL I've worked out with my big black husband and all the white women move away. They stare and move away. This is real it happens,man.
I experienced something similar when I went to a boot camp at my local gym...but there was five of us. They awkwardly stared and seemed unreasonably hyper competitive. It was just so weird.
@@SapphicBlaze86 I use to have this silent completion with this white fella at my job, but I did it out of boredom, we would see who could finish our work before the other without even saying a word. Some days he won others I won, lol.
Isn’t that funny how that works in the states? Because here in Europe it is the exact total opposite! Most people prefer to socialise with other races and cultures. It helps most of us keep an open mind to things we have yet to learn about each other. We have to work together, and live together. Languages are shared in public schools. French, German, Italian,Dutch, Arabic are just a selected few. There are even adult school that encourage you to learn different languages. This year I will probably be going to China but before I go I want to know the basics. Ps and I”’m black like you. An Open mind reflects on an Open heart...good luck!
Hey Walter. I so enjoyed listening to all of your videos and you are a marvelous man and don’t worry about if you have white friends or not. In time you’ll meet the right kind of people regardless of their color to invite you over to their place in the near future and if they happen to be white so be it. Keep up the good work I’m a new listener and I just subscribed today to your channel. I see a man that loves people that cares about people and only have good intentions for people. I’m not religious but I’ll say bless you for all of your positive work and the stories that you share.
I moved to Colorado in 2005 from California..initially moved into an apartment..My husbsnd and I were moving our sofa and this guy came out of nowhere and said I got this on my end.. and I have to honestly say it has been the best friendship since that day did I mention he's a white guy...lol...We have shared dinners, kids and adult parties, we have been invited to his families cookouts..lol and yes we are the only blacks..he and his family are good solid people. Friendship still strong and kids are all in highschool now and the best of friends.
Walter, I hope we can be friends, I'll take you out for lunch. I am a white woman 46 yrs, Ga born who is married to a black man who folks say acts like he white. He was raised in a all white areas growing up. I was adopted out to rich white couple and no we didn't ever roast marshmallows. We had everything but love. White folks are not that much to write home about. Don't have many black folks friends either thou. I have MS and folks run from that.
I don't live in Georgia. I'm from up Norf...LOL But I have to say that I've visited ATL numerous times and I have friends there. I noticed that there is a segregation there unlike the north or perhaps it's more pronounced in the south. Almost like, "don't let the cops get you" or even "stay in your place down here." It was never said but strongly implied. And I think, if you live in the north, NYC, Philly or whatever, it's really noticeable. Not that the north is all freedom land one and all come on either...LOL
Whenever we go out they always buy my liquor. BUT For real though, you gotta be friends with those that can see reality and understands this system and the plight of oppression and the history of it or it's not going to be a genuine relationship.
Now that you mention it all my friends are minority based. When I was a waiter I used to try to get along some of the white servers but to a degree It felt forced and uncomfortable as I didn't feel the connection and felt like a bother with not much in common with them. I noticed I just get along better with other minorities. I don't know why though and I put mayonnaise on everything 🤔😕.
Didn't you see "Get Out". Don't be going to them folks house lol. I had a white female neighbor who was really cool. She invited me to every party and get together she had at her place. Maybe folks are a little different in California.
Buddy love Yes that is CA I have blk fam in GA that’s originally from CA and they can’t get over how segregated GA is, and they reside a affluent area all the affluent blks live in neighborhood together and all affluent whites live together. Same goes w not so affluent. She told me if she goes out of certain zones to shop she is stared at. CA is much more diverse and whites more open minded.
California racists are very passive aggressive at times. For me, I'd rather someone express their hatred up front instead of being two faced about it. Passive aggressive racists are worse.
Kiki jean that is every race of people, but blacks, whites with money live around whites, Asian with money live around Asian,the same thing with Mexican people, but blacks with money love to run and live around whites.
That’s right Walter keep your tree as long as you want. My oldest sister rest her soul, Loved Christmas trees she would leave hers up for months! after Christmas
it's probably your size that's intimating. probably thinking, "damn, he's big. probably can kick my ass." i know i get a bit intimadated by someone who's quite a bit bigger than me.
If you go into a white persons house and don't find Hellman's mayo in the fridge you are not in a white persons house. Also, we will look at you sideways if you mention Miracle Whip.
I have to make another comment after reading a post from one of your subscribers. I got to thinking. I have an older brother who lives in California. He and his wife routinely get invited to dinners by well-off whites. Granted, his son has been in a long term relationship with a very nice young white lady, but still, he gets invited to lots of dinners. I think he and his wife had Thanksgiving dinner at either his son's home or his son's girlfriend parents home. It really is a Southern thing (in the worst possible way imaginable). Whites in the south are generally extremely prejudiced against blacks, racially motivated in all mannerisms and actions, and enjoy being that way. It doesn't matter how nice and smart your are, if your are black they will treat you like a old shoe. It ain't never gonna' change. We blacks have to change our circumstances and environments.
Walter I live in Miami and I have white neighbors who have invited me to parties. I show my face then I leave but I also do that to my black friends SMH. I have gone to breakfast with my white neighbor and afterwards we went to a plant NURSERY. Lol.
Wow, you completed interior decoration for doctors and lawyers and never been invited back for a celebration or gathering? That's hard to believe, Walter, you seem so approachable and likable!
I have had whites ask me if I smoke weed and are surprised when I tell them no. I even went to a palm reader once and she was telling me about myself and she mentioned that I enjoyed smoking weed. I got up and asked her for my money back.
U are freaking crazy!! I love it!! The way u articulate your opinion is piceless. Now the tree would get u roasted if it wasn't so beautiful I no what it costs and the white lady in the Rover would get that sucker! But I get the I'm from New Orleans so we do that all the time. It's a great thinking especially for what u paid for it. So I would dress like the 🌲 too plus green is your color! Handsome.
John Dickinson Now follow me if u need a friend I would be your friend. No need to randomly argue with people you don't know and throw childish insults... Your life has to really suck!!
This is my fave video of yours! Thank you for your honesty and sharing of the black experience. I truly hope that this video falls on the hearts of those closed minded people you are discussing. Don’t forget to follow our channel!
That happened to me in a nightclubs I can't because I have asthma and I'm allergic to alcohol white are the main ones doing drugs but they hide behind their whiteness.
I sure wish that I had you as a trainer at my gym Walter. The trainers here in NYC don't even bother to walk up to us members to see if we need any advice or help with anything. Especially if it looks like we are struggling boots looll
I might be to late but, have you ever tried going to plays, the ballet, and other cultural events? What about lectures and maybe taking some kind of course. If you want to expand you circle of friends you are going to have to expand yourself.
This video is hilarious. White people can be just as wild as black people, except a lot of my white friends do things like invite me to their parents lake house at exotic locations, hunting (I don't like Killing and guns), and extreme sports where there is a potential to get hurt or die. I have a coworker seriously training for his Mt. Everest climb. I find people just have misconceptions and ultimately everyone wants to live a fulfilling life.
You are funny as I don’t know what! I’m about to hollar our loud laughing at you! You know go and we’ll ALL black folk know where to get weed! Lol just kidding I have no idea where to get it! Lol
Walter you must remember that you are living an authentic life,which makes you a reflection of truth.Being your authentic self allows people to look and feel their true selves.You will have people who love you because they are loving their reflection when meeting you.You will have people who do not like you, because they are viewing their reflection and not loving themselves unconditionally , remember you are a mirror .This is a blessing that will help you surround yourself , with people where you want to be.Walter they are in intimidated by your sure essence of authenticity doesn't matter what color they are.Blessings Warrior Of Truth you are amazing and I love my reflection when in your presence.
I applaud you for wanting to step out of your comfort zone. The problem with the races is that we don't take the time to get to know each other. We're left in the dark about one another and only go by assumptions, stereotypes and generalizations. Every white person is not the same just as every black person is not the same. This country is changing and becoming more diverse. I also think where you are in the south is different than the East and West coast. I think with the history of racism in the south some people are still distrustful and apprehensive.
Walter - I am so sorry you've had that experience with white people :-( I am a white woman and if I lived in Atlanta, I would luv to be your friend. (I live in California.) All the best to you. Luv listening to you :-)
you may not have any white friends, but if you are looking for more black friends I would love to be your friend. You are freaking awesome!!!!! I love your videos and your tree! leave it up year round. it will just become part of the décor.
Recently came across your channel and I have to say you touch on some really good topics. Hella funny too. As it relates to this topic partly it has to do with living in the south. Being from Jersey and now living in the south there is an obvious separation when it comes to race and how different races interact with one another. Truth be told some of my closest long term friendship's with white people have been with those from European countries not American whites. European whites are different from American whites and it's just a different mentality. Not always the case just in my experience.
Walter, its not you, its the culture difference. Actually, most of us black folks don't understand white folks and their culture. Black culture is emotional driven (we are taught to operate from the heart(gut); be warm, kind and receptive to everyone, regardless of who they are). White culture is transactional driven (unemotional with a big grin; they treat you based on what they visually see, what they know of you ( it is usually not good) and not from the heart(gut). White folks are not receptive to you because there is nothing they need from you (some blacks can be this way too, but generally not). In order for white folks to associate with you outside the gym, you must fall within a transaction-other than an emotion need, unlike emotional black folks. You should note that white folks treat each other as transactions. Read Michael Eric Dyson, "Tears We Cannot Stop" ( a sermon to white America), which book will open your eyes to how white culture operate and will help you understand white culture.
Your analysis of white vs. black culture and behavior is very interesting. I will have to do some reading on this. Transactionalism vs emotion connection.
Try to make friends with ethnic whites first like Italian-Americans or those fresh off the boat from somewhere in Europe. You'll have an easier time with them opening up to you and they are usually more accepting and less guarded.
Its probably due to several factors. Segregation. Polarization. You are intimidating to some of them. Social norms and beliefs etc. I'm in Houston.....totally different atmosphere. I love your channel.....SOMEBODY needs to reach out to you bro!
Just saw "The Rachel Divide" on Netflix. Can't believe how many people LOVE to HATE her! Do people really want to have an open dialogue about race and racism and actually be an open minded HUMAN Being or do they just want to bully another person into a suicidal state by discriminating against how she identifies. Please talk it out, get therapy and stop saying "Nah, I aw rite"! then stuff these feelings only to later come out so hateful that the anger appears like some possessed demon from a zombie apocalypse. As Rodney King once famously said "can't we all just get along!" Walter, I would so love to hear you thoughts on this topic. And I would love to meet you someday. I grew up here in the ATL. And every time I've seen the Cobb police pull someone over at Delk & I-75, they are always black.
I'm white and your age and I'll definitely be your friend....Love your videos, your personality, your looks,, your words of wisdom, your humor, your smile.......Shall I go on?
On the other hand, the first black woman to attend an all white school is only like 66 years old though. So you can understand why black people are a bit hesitant to suddenly sing Kumbaya with every white person in America
I have two queer white male friends. We talk and text daily. Since ive come out, my queer friends are MY FAMILY. We have the same issues, especially when our blood relatives can't/won't support our truth..
That shirt is POPPING!!! And you look good in it too wowsa! As for people I'm black and I'm pragmatic...some people I rock with and some I don't, white black indian - insert other. Don't care either way. Rock right with me or RIDE OUT!
Hey. I just read about this place for ribs on Campellton but you need a connection out back if you don't want to wait all day. You know G's? Five stars on 167 reviews. I used to go, with my BF, to see people like Millie Jackson and Bobby Womack on Bankhead Hwy. But times have changed. I need a big Black guy to get me some of those ribs at G's.
I was under the impression Atlanta is predominantly black. People tend like others of the same race. Just human nature. I like your topics Walter. You seem like an interesting conversation
I think it's good that you're asking these questions about why is it that there still segregation amongst ourselves. Is it self-inflicted? I believe that it is. And I think the more that you desire to reach out and get to know people who are white it will help to in this self segregation. You'll find out you have more in common then you think period and white people are just as curious about black folks. I'm biracial black and white and I've been on the fence with both halves of my family my whole life. And I would love to become friend with you. You seem pretty cool and funny
I also still have my christmas items. I don't like to take them away, it's a bit uplifting. I usually take them off only once the snow gets away, which here is about mid-March to mid-April at most.
Its not like this in other cities. Ive lived here for 5 years now and I noticed Atlanta is voluntarily segregated. Gays separate, race separate, schools separate. Atlanta is still 30 years ago because it wants to be. I like you but you Ive seen your other vids and you complain about ATL so much. Much of what you say is right but you seem to not be happy. You look amazing with your muscles and you got a BMW. But if ATL is not making you happy maybe Id would think about moving. You have your health and your body is on point seems like you got money. I would go to NY or Cali
Walter Like the majority of the comments have stated you're not missing anything ! I thought I had some white friends ! This so call white friend I was asked to be his best man at his first wedding ! I accepted " his first marriage only lasted about 4 yrs " after 2 kids they divorced " Second wife I met even attended their wedding " I would call them from time to time even visit them " One summer day I was out in my summer car and stopped by " I had met his parents before" met his mother before his dad " she seemed to open up to me from day one " in short I knew her much longer than the father " at any rate his parents had stop by to visit " the first thing that rolled of his fathers tongue was Quote : WHAT ARE YOU DOING DRIVING A CAR LIKE THIS ? Walter it was like he was saying I didn't deserve to drive a car like I was driving " I didn't get belligerent with him " I just responded with you're not the first person that's asked that question " and he really wasn't " Lol..... He would really lose his mind if he seen my brothers collection of cars couple of speciality corvettes just to name a few " Its so crazy the way some white folks think " I've work for what I've purchased I don't sell drugs Im a stationary engineer went to trade school for it but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of knowing " just decided to leave him guessing " By the way my brother works a legit job as well .
Aww, so many of these comments make me sad. I'm a white lady born and raised in the south, (Lake Charles, LA, ) and my 15 year-old son's Godmothers are two black sisters. My son dates both black and white young ladies. Our house is always open and over-spilling with love and laughter of all races. I cry with black friends in times of pain. I rejoice with them in times of celebration. We correct each other's kids when need be. We eat good food together and drink cheap wine. I have been at every graduation, wedding, funeral, and child birth of my black friends and they have been to all of mine. I've never lived in Atlanta. If it is truly this segregated, I would never want to!
Well as a white guy, I think you're a nice guy. If you lived near me, we could definitely be friends. I think the fact that you're a huge body-building black guy, it can be intimidating for ANYONE to approach you. I think the best thing you can do is just be outgoing, nice, and joke with people, and once they realize you're friendly, you'll have your pick of friends. Good luck Walt!
Wow Im a white man and im shocked by some of the comments. Walter i would be your friend. its sad that most of the comments dont like white people.shameful place we are at in 2019.
No joke I was listening to your video and right before you said it was already in my head that they are probably intimidated by your size and that prohibits the thought of wanting to know you but Im sure once one of them really hear the intelligence and charisma you have they wont see size and it will flourish from then on.
Well Walter, it depends....I live in downtown Atlanta and have made the acquaintance of several of my White neighbors, so I guess it depends on who's around you too! I would say that ATL is quite segregated, mentally/and in attitude if not just physically. Being from New Orleans, I lived in a diverse area of the city, so while growing up pitures with my friends look like a "United Colors of Benetton" poster with Asians, Blacks and Whites hanging out, but when I moved here, I did notice that folks tend to "stick to their own kind"...it's getting better with more folks moving here who are willing to mingle with others...but lets just say that it's slowly, very slowly moving from an "Oil and Water" mixutre to "A salad bowl" for some....
I don’t have any white friends either. My friends that have them are either playing dumb, so they don’t intimidate them or acting like court jesters, never sad, always smiling and making them laugh. They do come in handy though because of their access to privilege and money. I’ve seen my friends get their kids tuition paid, get favors called in for them like private school admittance. Hooked up with jobs (never management positions, they’ll never risk you surpassing them), dinners, tag along on vacations etc. I’ve been invited as the plus one by my black friends to their events and when I see how my friends have to code switch in front of them or amp up the funny or play stupid about politics or current affairs, well I can’t do that. And I usually don’t get invited back lol. No vacay or favor is worth all the self sacrifice they require.
scampbell04 LMBAOOOOOO!!! That was hilarious!!!
Lol that's more like a sugar daddy than a friend 😂 never complain but go on vacay wth
Be prepared for their microaggressions, them thinking that you are the representive for all black people(so they will talk to you about everything a black person does that they don't agree with), and they now feel comfortable with showing you their racial biases. Remember you're the "cool" black person. You're not like the others 😒.
I had a white friend and we had what I thought was a great relationship. We met at work and we both got our degrees at night so we had a lot in common. She was even at my wedding. I went to her home on several occasions. Her career took off before mine. She had a mentor, I didn’t. Anyway, that didn’t impact our relationship. What impacted our relationship was she got a divorce and her lazy, pot smoking, husband took her to the cleaners! She soon lost her very well paying job and shortly moved to the West coast to be near family. It seems as if now that my career was headed upwards, I could not hear from her. I was always the one calling. After a long time thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that our relationship was working when she had the better job, home, car, etc but when our fortunes turned, our relationship disintegrated. I finally stopped calling her. I still miss her though.
I'm a white woman and I have noticed in white neighborhoods - people mostly keep to themselves except for a simple hi going to the mail box. When I have lived in mixed communities with Hispanics and blacks they are more friendly and accepting of everyone. Just my experiences.
Hi! Walter - just discovered your channel the last couple days, on vacation from Boston w/ my husband. I’m a white farm boy from Nebraska; my husband (4yrs) partner (28yrs) is a farm boy from Virginia... met in Boston ‘91. I don’t know... and maybe sometimes I forget. I can’t imagine life without my black friends, black culture, black music. I’m a musician. Life long free-range successful musician;
Love your channel; and I do think that we all have preconceptions about each other, about “the other”
and I’m so happy that in my life, my
“Egg was cracked” at an early enough age (gay farm boy in Nebraska!?) that I’ve been able to enjoy at least some diversity, (I’m sure like every human I still have my blind spots) - thanks for this video.
I do think that the elephant in the room is that we need to be around each other. It’s a very basic animal getting over fear of “otherness” I’ve been the only white guy at a family reunion of 66(!) black relatives, Quinton, my baby, has been dragged
by me to a concert where when I asked him how he liked it, and he said “I notice that I’m the only black guy here”. I’ve felt the tension, and then felt it dissipate, and Quinton I
believe has felt similarly.
I realize this video is a year old,
and I’m not a rich white guy, but we
do OK - if you ever get to Boston
let us know and come on over for dinner.
When I’m feeling down, your videos always make me laugh and I get wisdom too.
Well, Im a white guy, and I just had Mardi Gras. I invited about 20 people to my party, as I do every year, and 15 people showed up. Four were black, and they were awesome people Ive known for years I invited about 8 black people I'm friends with. One of my closest friends is black. A woman I consider my second mother is also black. I work in Washington DC and I'm more confortable around black people than whites a lot of times. Reason is, I grew up in the inner city in Providence and "wasp" whites always looked down on us, treated my family like crap. The ones that accepted us were the Italians, Portuguese, Irish and French Canadians. Rich whites treat poor whites like crap. In the North there is racism, but it's more subtle hidden under liberaliam. White people are terrified to be accused of racism nowadays, but poor whites are fair game for being treated like crap. I am half Irish, Half French Canadian. Both my parents were high school dropouts and my father was in and out of jail. My parents' generation rarely finished high school, especially first generation Americans. Upper class whites don't associate with whites like myself, and we don't really like them because we know they look down on us. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. There are good white people out there, and we do have black friends. Heck, a lot of us married outside our race. However, please don't assume we are all wealthy and privilaged, many of us are not. People may slam me for this post, but it's honest. I wish you luck on you journey, mon frère.
I have white friends. I particularly like how upbeat and positive they in general are. If they like you it’s genuine.
The South is still very segregated. Also Whites are very very very intimidated by Blacks when we are successful business owners highly educated with multiple degrees own more than one home drive high end cars kids go to private schools and private or Ivy league universities and I truly believe they are absolutely jealous of Blacks. My neighbors are White have been for over 30 years it's still just a wave. Guess what I we're so UNBORTHERED. Working with them is stressful enough and I just want peace of mind when I'm home. It would be awesome if things could change have changed in 2018. President Barack Obama was highly educated and more than qualified for the highest office in America, THEY DIDN'T LIKE HIM OR HIS FAMILY. That's when I noticed everything reverted back to the old ways. Let's not forget when OJ got a NOT GUILTY verdict. The HATE was REAL. And THEY are still talking about it. These are ACTUAL FACTS and for some reason I don't think THEY want change. For one we are better at EVERYTHING than THEY are. Let a Black man get a little change in his pocket he goes and get a White woman. DISGUSTING! I'm writing a book and will be published soon and speaks on a lot of these topics. THEY don't like minorities black brown green blue red squeaky eyes no eyelids only if you look like THEM. ALL WHITES ARE NOT THE SAME but the majority is. Best of luck in seeking White friendships and relationships. I do enjoy your channel. Blessings.
@eman7188 NYC is very segregated
@@damon7956 we definitely had colleges first
The comment on we definitely had colleges first thing was a joke. Historically Caucasian people separated themselves by what education and wealth each family or person had. BUT enough of that. WE ARE THE BEGINNING OF CIVILIZATION. Educate yourself in your colleges research OH! I forgot you guys just go to experiment and experience the education expectations are different. The things that Caucasians believe show African Americans YOUR MISS EDUCATED even though you've gotten this so called degree. CAUCASIANS HAVE BEEN CAUGHT CHEATING on SAT testing and paying to get into these colleges so I CAN TRULY SAY I DON'T BELIEVE CAUCASIANS KNOW ANYTHING, and CAUCASIANS have NEVER TRULY worked for anything. Very lazy human beings. Inventing new gadgets every day so you can sit on your asses and do nothing. Floor sweeper, dishwasher, trash compactor, electric toothbrush. Maid service was for lazy Caucasian women. That fact alone is TRURE and shows that African women are STRONGER and Better. WE HAVE RAISED YOUR CHILDREN AND BEEN RAPED BY YOUR MAN AND STILL TAKEN CARE OF OUR ON FAMILIES. SO YES! We can look at your history of being the damsel in distress and princess status and it shows YOU the Caucasian women as WEAK . We need to stay away from Caucasian people they only want something from us in servitude to make them feel better about themselves and their lives.
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@Michelle R What a load of crap.
Walter you are so Real! I just love watching your videos!
My job is stressful and a damn headache at times, I watch your videos on my break and always get a kick out of you. Your spirit is beautiful!
If you're ever in Manhattan, come over for pizza with my white family.
I'm a white guy and I've got something to say! Don't BOTH white and black people have misconceptions about EVERYTHING? (including all races of people) Isn't the intention of the person more important? If you know somebody is a fair person and holds no malice towards you, you tend to cut them more slack.
I think racism is an issue everywhere but especially in America!
If I lived in Atlanta, I'd invite you for coffee or over to my home. I think you'd be an interesting guy to talk to but at the same time, a difficult guy. Let's face it, you are a very opinionated and judgemental guy but it would still be interesting!
I think everybody should have friends of different races and I do have friends of different races.
Torontopia no. We have no misconceptions about whites.
Torontopia , I have to disagree with your thoughts on misconceptions. Unfortunately white people hold the most misconceptions about ALL people of color whether, we're talking about blacks ,Mexicans, Arabs etc. This is a fact because of racism. Also to be fare it's not entirely whites faults, it's the media and racist politionna that helps to Propetuate stereotypes about blacks Mexicans etc. We as black people don't automatically think negative of a white stranger, whites do, why she asked him about buying drugs. ..GET IT! OR NO??
Torontopia I have white friends,I just don't talk about racial problems around them because I know they can't handle it. You guys are ok but when it comes to racial strife we have to stick together it's not personal.
Torontopia stop stating your race at the beginning of everything its very annoying
I'm not sure what that even means. What do you think I'm lying about and for what purpose.
Your happy and proud smile cracks me up...we're going to be seeing this tree until next Christmas
I love you Walter--- you are such a Teddy Bear to me! I adore your commentaries!!!! That is right, ENJOY YOUR TREE!!! LOL 😂
When you find the white friend introduce us on UA-cam
Any decent person, regardless of ethnic background, would be the better for associating with a person like you. You have great values and you always have something positive to say. Best wishes on making new connections!👌🏾😊
The culture is different, if I'm listening to some Dru Hill or some Erykah Badu bag lady in front a white person. ..9 times out of 10 they'll be lost lol
You are in the wrong region of the country. Don't expect to get invited in the South (unless they know you well). I moved to Northern California 10 years ago and it is a different world here...I get invited by everybody...white, Hispanic, Asian, Indian, etc. Go to Australia and it is definitely different down there. I had friends (two black men and a black woman) go to Australia and some white folks invited them out to dinner and paid for everything....complete total strangers. When I was down there, people (whites) kept coming up to me wanting to talk talk talk. Understand that not everyone is the same across the board. All depends on culture (and upbringing).
patrisio3 Exactly. I'm from the bay area in Cali. We don't get down like this at all. I don't understand the whole racial divide in the southern states. It's just plain stupid. That's why I love California. It's a melting pot and everyone interacts and socializes with everyone regardless of race. The way things should be. Your in the wrong state if you want white friends Walter.
Difficult part is even if someone is well meaning, they can often have subconscious notions about a person based on their appearance or race, like the woman you talked about at Starbucks. Hopefully that woman went home and realized what she said and how it was offensive. Maybe she’ll make it her goal to meet some more black people that will challenge her racist views.
The Jehovah witness of the gym!😂😂😂😂
Margy I Phillips I’m at my desk at work and busted out laughing at this
It’s you and a little racism
Walter find a hard working, family Hispanic. He will invite u every weekend to celebrate with his family every weekend including food, drinks and a live band..
Ms Saunders no lol
I was just telling Walter this in my comment. Latinos party all day and night! My ppl lol!
MetalGear Latinos also tend to be very anti black and white identified, especially Mexicans .
Ms. Saunders, you are so right.
@@TheKy47 how ironic of you speaking about racism when yet you're supporting a wall to be built. Goofy ass
As a white woman I am cautious of any man, no matter their color.
Why? It's evident they are not looking for your friendship and you don't need them, that's evident . Continue to be blessed and keep out the stress
Thank you for your channel. Love your honesty and blunt truthful talk...have a good day dear one...you are very comically gifted. Have a good one.
friendships have to come natural. I have many white acquaintances no friend friends. let it happen if its going to happen.
jaytoakpark THANK YOU.
Anytime its forced, then something isn't right...
I am a white English guy. I would love to invite you for dinner at my house any day. your cool as fuck! It seems to me the race divide between Black and White people in America is extreme. In the UK, this kind of thing does not even get the slightest of thought. We are educated enough to know we are all equal and dont even need to raise the issue. Its not an issue. I have to say though, during my time visiting America the white people I met were rather dumb! But the Black Americans were most humble helpful friendly people. Im not one to devide race nor stereotype but it was clear to see Black American people are very much like British Black and White people combined....NORMAL. Walter your a beautiful person. I wish i was your white friend lol xxx
Bla bla bla. Im so tired of hearing how history has alot to do with today's issues. We live in the 21st century, we should be able to move forward together positively. Quoting history is so over done! Bore off with your tripe!!
AC why did it get cancelled buddy?
Osito De Peluche, u called me an imbo....twice mate?! In the uk thats not a good thing. I read ur comment early morning before work so didnt get reading it properly sorry!! I can see u love to use big words to show your articulate and smart...sometimes mate, plain English gets your point accross better. So ur similar size to Walter?? Hot! 😆
That is a really awesome post Shaun Wilson. That is encouraging especially in America today.
Dexter Smith, its definitely true. Black Americans are grounded where in the states r u buddy
Freezing cold in Atlanta! lol Don't ask how cold it is in Canada, hell, for us, 32f is pretty nice for winter!
I would loove to live in Toronto but as native southerner, I can't handle -10 below on a daily basis.
That white woman in the story was not a good person, obviously, but that cracked me up anyway.
That bitch knew what she was doing. Smiling in your face with a dagger behind her back.
Walter that's just how they are. LOL I've worked out with my big black husband and all the white women move away. They stare and move away. This is real it happens,man.
I experienced something similar when I went to a boot camp at my local gym...but there was five of us. They awkwardly stared and seemed unreasonably hyper competitive. It was just so weird.
@@SapphicBlaze86 I use to have this silent completion with this white fella at my job, but I did it out of boredom, we would see who could finish our work before the other without even saying a word. Some days he won others I won, lol.
I think being friends with you would be amazingly educational and fun!!
Isn’t that funny how that works in the states? Because here in Europe it is the exact total opposite! Most people prefer to socialise with other races and cultures. It helps most of us keep an open mind to things we have yet to learn about each other. We have to work together, and live together. Languages are shared in public schools. French, German, Italian,Dutch, Arabic are just a selected few. There are even adult school that encourage you to learn different languages. This year I will probably be going to China but before I go I want to know the basics. Ps and I”’m black like you. An Open mind reflects on an Open heart...good luck!
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Hey Walter. I so enjoyed listening to all of your videos and you are a marvelous man and don’t worry about if you have white friends or not. In time you’ll meet the right kind of people regardless of their color to invite you over to their place in the near future and if they happen to be white so be it. Keep up the good work I’m a new listener and I just subscribed today to your channel. I see a man that loves people that cares about people and only have good intentions for people. I’m not religious but I’ll say bless you for all of your positive work and the stories that you share.
Maybe she was a cop working on a sting.
I thought the same thing!....
I moved to Colorado in 2005 from California..initially moved into an apartment..My husbsnd and I were moving our sofa and this guy came out of nowhere and said I got this on my end.. and I have to honestly say it has been the best friendship since that day did I mention he's a white guy...lol...We have shared dinners, kids and adult parties, we have been invited to his families cookouts..lol and yes we are the only blacks..he and his family are good solid people. Friendship still strong and kids are all in highschool now and the best of friends.
Love your Jamaican shirt.
Walter, I hope we can be friends, I'll take you out for lunch. I am a white woman 46 yrs, Ga born who is married to a black man who folks say acts like he white. He was raised in a all white areas growing up. I was adopted out to rich white couple and no we didn't ever roast marshmallows. We had everything but love. White folks are not that much to write home about. Don't have many black folks friends either thou. I have MS and folks run from that.
Leave them devils alone. You can be sociable but don’t ever trust them. I don’t have any either and I like it like that.
Blk Queen33 amen
Boom!!
I was invited to a pig roast. I respectfully declined. I don't do pig roasts.
Pig roast or spit roast? Lol
Does it really matter?
Dexter Smith i suppose not no lol
I don't live in Georgia. I'm from up Norf...LOL But I have to say that I've visited ATL numerous times and I have friends there. I noticed that there is a segregation there unlike the north or perhaps it's more pronounced in the south. Almost like, "don't let the cops get you" or even "stay in your place down here." It was never said but strongly implied. And I think, if you live in the north, NYC, Philly or whatever, it's really noticeable. Not that the north is all freedom land one and all come on either...LOL
I live in California and I couldn’t imagine segregation. Here- we are a melting pot and it’s wonderful.
@@teresasanchez7809 lool
Whenever we go out they always buy my liquor. BUT For real though, you gotta be friends with those that can see reality and understands this system and the plight of oppression and the history of it or it's not going to be a genuine relationship.
Now that you mention it all my friends are minority based. When I was a waiter I used to try to get along some of the white servers but to a degree It felt forced and uncomfortable as I didn't feel the connection and felt like a bother with not much in common with them. I noticed I just get along better with other minorities. I don't know why though and I put mayonnaise on everything 🤔😕.
Didn't you see "Get Out". Don't be going to them folks house lol. I had a white female neighbor who was really cool. She invited me to every party and get together she had at her place. Maybe folks are a little different in California.
Buddy love Yes that is CA I have blk fam in GA that’s originally from CA and they can’t get over how segregated GA is, and they reside a affluent area all the affluent blks live in neighborhood together and all affluent whites live together. Same goes w not so affluent. She told me if she goes out of certain zones to shop she is stared at. CA is much more diverse and whites more open minded.
California racists are very passive aggressive at times. For me, I'd rather someone express their hatred up front instead of being two faced about it. Passive aggressive racists are worse.
watitduful I agree, the California ones are very sneaky vs the out, straight forward ones that I prefer
Kiki jean that is every race of people, but blacks, whites with money live around whites, Asian with money live around Asian,the same thing with Mexican people, but blacks with money love to run and live around whites.
and they make up 98% of white people
That’s right Walter keep your tree as long as you want. My oldest sister rest her soul, Loved Christmas trees she would leave hers up for months! after Christmas
it's probably your size that's intimating. probably thinking, "damn, he's big. probably can kick my ass." i know i get a bit intimadated by someone who's quite a bit bigger than me.
draco if I see Walter in the gym I'm going to be staring at him the whole time at the corner of my eye. Like damn I need to get like that
Lol you crack me up. I guess she thought all black folks smoke weed. 😅😅😅😅
Did you have on that Jamaica shirt when talking to her
I hope you like mayonnaise. We put it on everything.
I love Miracle WHIP!
If you go into a white persons house and don't find Hellman's mayo in the fridge you are not in a white persons house. Also, we will look at you sideways if you mention Miracle Whip.
Mayonnaise makes me nauseas. I can't even look at it.
See! You guys are getting along
Hellman's mayo. Nuff said. Miracle whip is disgusting.
Roffl!!!! This Tree story got me deaddd already. Where has this channel been, all my life? ✨
I have to make another comment after reading a post from one of your subscribers. I got to thinking. I have an older brother who lives in California. He and his wife routinely get invited to dinners by well-off whites. Granted, his son has been in a long term relationship with a very nice young white lady, but still, he gets invited to lots of dinners. I think he and his wife had Thanksgiving dinner at either his son's home or his son's girlfriend parents home. It really is a Southern thing (in the worst possible way imaginable). Whites in the south are generally extremely prejudiced against blacks, racially motivated in all mannerisms and actions, and enjoy being that way. It doesn't matter how nice and smart your are, if your are black they will treat you like a old shoe. It ain't never gonna' change. We blacks have to change our circumstances and environments.
Walter I live in Miami and I have white neighbors who have invited me to parties. I show my face then I leave but I also do that to my black friends SMH. I have gone to breakfast with my white neighbor and afterwards we went to a plant NURSERY. Lol.
Wow, you completed interior decoration for doctors and lawyers and never been invited back for a celebration or gathering? That's hard to believe, Walter, you seem so approachable and likable!
😂😆I Love Walter Hampton, please visit 🇨🇦 lots of nice white folks here.
I have had whites ask me if I smoke weed and are surprised when I tell them no. I even went to a palm reader once and she was telling me about myself and she mentioned that I enjoyed smoking weed. I got up and asked her for my money back.
Walter, I appreciate you being honest and real. This has happened to me numerous times, the stereotypical thinking is strong and prevalent.
U are freaking crazy!! I love it!! The way u articulate your opinion is piceless. Now the tree would get u roasted if it wasn't so beautiful I no what it costs and the white lady in the Rover would get that sucker! But I get the I'm from New Orleans so we do that all the time. It's a great thinking especially for what u paid for it. So I would dress like the 🌲 too plus green is your color! Handsome.
Jane Lewis you look like a man with a wig.
John Dickinson Now follow me if u need a friend I would be your friend. No need to randomly argue with people you don't know and throw childish insults... Your life has to really suck!!
@@fayelewis8524 Your reply was classy.
This is my fave video of yours! Thank you for your honesty and sharing of the black experience. I truly hope that this video falls on the hearts of those closed minded people you are discussing.
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That whole story is exactly how it is. Agh! Its so announcing
That happened to me in a nightclubs I can't because I have asthma and I'm allergic to alcohol white are the main ones doing drugs but they hide behind their whiteness.
I sure wish that I had you as a trainer at my gym Walter. The trainers here in NYC don't even bother to walk up to us members to see if we need any advice or help with anything. Especially if it looks like we are struggling boots looll
S'mores and hot chocolate...You are something else...(LMAOOO😂😂)!! I'm so glad you're feeling better.
I might be to late but, have you ever tried going to plays, the ballet, and other cultural events? What about lectures and maybe taking some kind of course. If you want to expand you circle of friends you are going to have to expand yourself.
Its your size Bigg Walt! My own sister has told me its intimidating cuz im tall and it makes people fear us especially when we give direct eye contact
Lmfao!!! I’m so weak at you chasing behind these white folks lol
This video is hilarious. White people can be just as wild as black people, except a lot of my white friends do things like invite me to their parents lake house at exotic locations, hunting (I don't like Killing and guns), and extreme sports where there is a potential to get hurt or die. I have a coworker seriously training for his Mt. Everest climb. I find people just have misconceptions and ultimately everyone wants to live a fulfilling life.
Are you young? Because demographics can play a part
Could it be a Georgia thing?!
It's a definitely a Georgia thing and a Southern thing in general.
Maxered an American thing lol
;D smh lololol!!! Stop it Walter! Lmao!!!! Hahahaha...stop!!!
You are funny as I don’t know what! I’m about to hollar our loud laughing at you! You know go and we’ll ALL black folk know where to get weed! Lol just kidding I have no idea where to get it! Lol
Walter you must remember that you are living an authentic life,which makes you a reflection of truth.Being your authentic self allows people to look and feel their true selves.You will have people who love you because they are loving their reflection when meeting you.You will have people who do not like you, because they are viewing their reflection and not loving themselves unconditionally , remember you are a mirror .This is a blessing that will help you surround yourself , with people where you want to be.Walter they are in intimidated by your sure essence of authenticity doesn't matter what color they are.Blessings Warrior Of Truth you are amazing and I love my reflection when in your presence.
I applaud you for wanting to step out of your comfort zone. The problem with the races is that we don't take the time to get to know each other. We're left in the dark about one another and only go by assumptions, stereotypes and generalizations. Every white person is not the same just as every black person is not the same. This country is changing and becoming more diverse. I also think where you are in the south is different than the East and West coast. I think with the history of racism in the south some people are still distrustful and apprehensive.
Walter - I am so sorry you've had that experience with white people :-( I am a white woman and if I lived in Atlanta, I would luv to be your friend. (I live in California.) All the best to you. Luv listening to you :-)
As chill as you are, I have to say it is shocking to learn you have never had a white friend. That's sad.
you may not have any white friends, but if you are looking for more black friends I would love to be your friend. You are freaking awesome!!!!! I love your videos and your tree! leave it up year round. it will just become part of the décor.
I have a few biracial friends and I've gone to their families home. However, I've never gone to a full white household before.
Recently came across your channel and I have to say you touch on some really good topics. Hella funny too. As it relates to this topic partly it has to do with living in the south. Being from Jersey and now living in the south there is an obvious separation when it comes to race and how different races interact with one another. Truth be told some of my closest long term friendship's with white people have been with those from European countries not American whites. European whites are different from American whites and it's just a different mentality. Not always the case just in my experience.
Walter, its not you, its the culture difference. Actually, most of us black folks don't understand white folks and their culture. Black culture is emotional driven (we are taught to operate from the heart(gut); be warm, kind and receptive to everyone, regardless of who they are). White culture is transactional driven (unemotional with a big grin; they treat you based on what they visually see, what they know of you ( it is usually not good) and not from the heart(gut). White folks are not receptive to you because there is nothing they need from you (some blacks can be this way too, but generally not). In order for white folks to associate with you outside the gym, you must fall within a transaction-other than an emotion need, unlike emotional black folks. You should note that white folks treat each other as transactions. Read Michael Eric Dyson, "Tears We Cannot Stop" ( a sermon to white America), which book will open your eyes to how white culture operate and will help you understand white culture.
Your analysis of white vs. black culture and behavior is very interesting. I will have to do some reading on this. Transactionalism vs emotion connection.
This tree is going to sit here until I get my money worth
Try to make friends with ethnic whites first like Italian-Americans or those fresh off the boat from somewhere in Europe. You'll have an easier time with them opening up to you and they are usually more accepting and less guarded.
Its probably due to several factors. Segregation. Polarization. You are intimidating to some of them. Social norms and beliefs etc. I'm in Houston.....totally different atmosphere. I love your channel.....SOMEBODY needs to reach out to you bro!
Just saw "The Rachel Divide" on Netflix. Can't believe how many people LOVE to HATE her! Do people really want to have an open dialogue about race and racism and actually be an open minded HUMAN Being or do they just want to bully another person into a suicidal state by discriminating against how she identifies. Please talk it out, get therapy and stop saying "Nah, I aw rite"! then stuff these feelings only to later come out so hateful that the anger appears like some possessed demon from a zombie apocalypse.
As Rodney King once famously said "can't we all just get along!"
Walter, I would so love to hear you thoughts on this topic.
And I would love to meet you someday. I grew up here in the ATL. And every time I've seen the Cobb police pull someone over at Delk & I-75, they are always black.
I'm white and your age and I'll definitely be your friend....Love your videos, your personality, your looks,, your words of wisdom, your humor, your smile.......Shall I go on?
On the other hand, the first black woman to attend an all white school is only like 66 years old though. So you can understand why black people are a bit hesitant to suddenly sing Kumbaya with every white person in America
I have two queer white male friends. We talk and text daily. Since ive come out, my queer friends are MY FAMILY. We have the same issues, especially when our blood relatives can't/won't support our truth..
That shirt is POPPING!!! And you look good in it too wowsa! As for people I'm black and I'm pragmatic...some people I rock with and some I don't, white black indian - insert other. Don't care either way. Rock right with me or RIDE OUT!
Hey. I just read about this place for ribs on Campellton but you need a connection out back if you don't want to wait all day. You know G's? Five stars on 167 reviews. I used to go, with my BF, to see people like Millie Jackson and Bobby Womack on Bankhead Hwy. But times have changed. I need a big Black guy to get me some of those ribs at G's.
I have already made some Russian & Polish friends who are willing to go out to dinner with me. On a job I have only been at since only October.
I was under the impression Atlanta is predominantly black. People tend like others of the same race. Just human nature. I like your topics Walter. You seem like an interesting conversation
I think it's good that you're asking these questions about why is it that there still segregation amongst ourselves. Is it self-inflicted? I believe that it is. And I think the more that you desire to reach out and get to know people who are white it will help to in this self segregation. You'll find out you have more in common then you think period and white people are just as curious about black folks. I'm biracial black and white and I've been on the fence with both halves of my family my whole life. And I would love to become friend with you. You seem pretty cool and funny
I notice that there is a _very_ pronounced black and white divide here in Atlanta.
Lol only 43 degrees. Try 23 in Detroit 😔
I also still have my christmas items. I don't like to take them away, it's a bit uplifting. I usually take them off only once the snow gets away, which here is about mid-March to mid-April at most.
Its not like this in other cities. Ive lived here for 5 years now and I noticed Atlanta is voluntarily segregated. Gays separate, race separate, schools separate. Atlanta is still 30 years ago because it wants to be. I like you but you Ive seen your other vids and you complain about ATL so much. Much of what you say is right but you seem to not be happy. You look amazing with your muscles and you got a BMW. But if ATL is not making you happy maybe Id would think about moving. You have your health and your body is on point seems like you got money. I would go to NY or Cali
Walter Like the majority of the comments have stated you're not missing anything ! I thought I had some white friends ! This so call white friend I was asked to be his best man at his first wedding ! I accepted " his first marriage only lasted about 4 yrs " after 2 kids they divorced " Second wife I met even attended their wedding " I would call them from time to time even visit them " One summer day I was out in my summer car and stopped by " I had met his parents before" met his mother before his dad " she seemed to open up to me from day one " in short I knew her much longer than the father " at any rate his parents had stop by to visit " the first thing that rolled of his fathers tongue was Quote : WHAT ARE YOU DOING DRIVING A CAR LIKE THIS ? Walter it was like he was saying I didn't deserve to drive a car like I was driving " I didn't get belligerent with him " I just responded with you're not the first person that's asked that question " and he really wasn't " Lol..... He would really lose his mind if he seen my brothers collection of cars couple of speciality corvettes just to name a few " Its so crazy the way some white folks think " I've work for what I've purchased I don't sell drugs Im a stationary engineer went to trade school for it but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of knowing " just decided to leave him guessing " By the way my brother works a legit job as well .
You’re not alone.They’re intimidated when you have a strong image presence.
How about Mark King from the channel "My Fabulous Disease?" He's from the Atlanta area I believe.
Aww, so many of these comments make me sad. I'm a white lady born and raised in the south, (Lake Charles, LA, ) and my 15 year-old son's Godmothers are two black sisters. My son dates both black and white young ladies. Our house is always open and over-spilling with love and laughter of all races. I cry with black friends in times of pain. I rejoice with them in times of celebration. We correct each other's kids when need be. We eat good food together and drink cheap wine. I have been at every graduation, wedding, funeral, and child birth of my black friends and they have been to all of mine. I've never lived in Atlanta. If it is truly this segregated, I would never want to!
You really shouldn't let it bother you so much. If it really does then maybe you should extend yourself first and invite them over.
He's giving an observation as opposed to begging for acceptance smh
@@watitduful right lol the conclusion people come to.
Well as a white guy, I think you're a nice guy. If you lived near me, we could definitely be friends.
I think the fact that you're a huge body-building black guy, it can be intimidating for ANYONE to approach you. I think the best thing you can do is just be outgoing, nice, and joke with people, and once they realize you're friendly, you'll have your pick of friends.
Good luck Walt!
Wow Im a white man and im shocked by some of the comments. Walter i would be your friend. its sad that most of the comments dont like white people.shameful place we are at in 2019.
No joke I was listening to your video and right before you said it was already in my head that they are probably intimidated by your size and that prohibits the thought of wanting to know you but Im sure once one of them really hear the intelligence and charisma you have they wont see size and it will flourish from then on.
Well Walter, it depends....I live in downtown Atlanta and have made the acquaintance of several of my White neighbors, so I guess it depends on who's around you too! I would say that ATL is quite segregated, mentally/and in attitude if not just physically. Being from New Orleans, I lived in a diverse area of the city, so while growing up pitures with my friends look like a "United Colors of Benetton" poster with Asians, Blacks and Whites hanging out, but when I moved here, I did notice that folks tend to "stick to their own kind"...it's getting better with more folks moving here who are willing to mingle with others...but lets just say that it's slowly, very slowly moving from an "Oil and Water" mixutre to "A salad bowl" for some....