Dear Racism: A Break-Up Letter From a White Man | Spoken Word Poetry | Sean Smith | TEDxFolsom
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- Опубліковано 16 гру 2021
- One white man's poetic journey to personal liberation, triggered by a single conversation with a black childhood friend. 3 poems + 3 critical distinctions will help all us reimagine racism, have courageous conversations, and come together as a society.
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“Why am I so compelled to deny this, what do I have to prove?
Who am I trying to protect inside this, what do I have to lose?
Is it possible that I do have white privilege and if so then what does that even mean?
Does it mean that I’m one of the bad guys, that I’m actually on the wrong team?
Is there such a thing as a good racist? Or am I one or the other, dirty or clean?
Is it possible that I’m not consciously racist but I was produced by a racist machine?" Sean Smith is an author, actor, poet, songwriter, personal development trainer and 2013's "North America's Next Greatest Speaker." He has spoken to, consulted with, and coached thousands of people and companies across the globe about what it takes to transform behaviors, results, and culture. Sean has produced over 3,000 articles, audios, and videos on success and leadership, with over 1,000,000 views on UA-cam. Sean co-wrote, produced, and starred in a unique, spoken-word, short film, Let’s Grow, with global icon Lisa Nichols, about healing racism through courageous cultural conversations.
Website: www.CoachSeanSmith.com, www.LetsGrowMovie.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
As always, you hit a raw nerve that needs healing. Your perspective and insight are extraordinary. I’m honored to be a friend. Thank you for creating another masterpiece! 👏🏽❤️
This is other level this... Although my ego & pride almost denied me! Thank you for sharing your hometown perspective. As one who also grew up in the Union City melting pot of folks, this resonates with me. Thanks Sean for imparting enlightenment with your perspective.
Really appreciate seeing and hearing this. I sit inside of a middle school classroom all day and the children are taught such lies it so sad and makes me cry. I hated myself growing up because i thought i was nothing and people that looked like me was worthless. Now i know better but they are still teaching this in school and its difficult to see. Thank you these conversations must be had
Your TEDX Talk was so many things… stunning, vulnerable, thought provoking, deeply insightful and open-minding in a HUGE way.
Healing for the LaND… Sean Smith. 🎉
Thank you for simply BEing you.
Genuine. Guided and Godlike
One of the most underrated TedTalks ever. Never seen so much truth spoken.
Oh wow, what a joy to hear that. Thank you very much. It means a lot. Please spread it if you're able & willing to. =)
growing up from HAiti "where it all started" i have seen the poorest of people and they are happy. but over here i see people rather be homeless. what is going on with this racism stuff its been going on for 1400 years and we need to stop this its almost 2022 ffs i love your message
Sean You are a gifted artist with a beautiful soul! Thank you for sharing such an honest heartfelt message!
WOW! Sean, this a magnificent talk. Thank you bringing such direct and profound perspective. Simply extraordinary!
That was a great poem, that break up letter was brilliant. Folks should listen and consider what they believe and been miseducated about.
Inspiring and compassionate.
Wow beautiful spoken word and embodiment of concepts shared... Thx You, Mr Man!
Thank you sir!
Amazing!!
Enlightening truthful
Didn't realise the Rwanda massacre was due to white ideology, the more you know