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In US news and current events today, Senator Cory Booker delivered an emotional speech about his experiences growing up as a Black man in America in light of the current Black Lives Matter protest and George Floyd protest movement sweeping the globes.
The Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd protests go beyond simple politics, as the Democrat Senator from New Jersey tearfully exhorts. The truth that the mostly peaceful protesters are trying to have heard is a message that has fallen on deaf ears for over 400 years, but as the BLM protests spark a fervent debate about police brutality in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other African Americans, the message may finally be getting heard.
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“You’re not born racist, it is taught”
I don’t think racism will ever disappeared
For many years to come
😞😞😞
You've just said it, "you weren't born racist, it is taught"
If we really want to change this 'teachings", so then we must start in educate our kids without these "teachings and thoughts" raise them without any stigma.. yea i know what are you thinking about me , "you are just a simple dreamer" they thought the same when John Lennon wrote "Imagine"..and was killed because he dreamed that we could lived in a better world.
At least not at all is lost. If there is another one on this infinite world singing the John Lennon's song, keep your faith up, there is still hope.
Have a great day.
With all respect to everyone who comment and will read this, as an answer to your comment. We need baby boomers and gen x to die in order to have a more peaceful place. These are the last generations of hate -I’m not saying everyone in these generations is racist- but with millennials as the older generation things are going to be some how better since is a generation of change -also, not all millennials are good, but the generation it self seem more sensitive-
I don’t want awful responses, this is what it make sense in my analysis.
But came be managed 100%
Sadly you have a true point. But I have hope that each generation will make this world a little bit better. 100 years ago the people might not have believed that so many things could change in this period of time. Who knows what will change in the next 100 years? It might not be perfect, but I have the feeling, that they will have more tolerance and equality.
Hear it ... Listen ... Let it absorb ....This is a reckoning. We have to be human and we must be better . Thank you Senator Booker
Well said. Excellent.
noobenstein its not a competition. true feminism is fighting for men as well
@noobenstein Because the cops have NEVER murdered a black woman..🤦🏾♂️
@noobenstein Atatiana Jefferson?
We do. And we have to talk to our black kids who have seen the video of George Floyd, and are afraid. How do you explain it? How do explain it in a way that they don’t fear growing up and the same thing happening to them? Yes there are good cops. It’s easy for me to say that but will I be believed?
Pretty good speech. Right about HOPE is not enough.
Asian American lives matter.
a lot of Asian Americans are suffered now.
Why some of protesters are looting and destroying innocent people's lives?
They must protect peacefully!!
Hope and Faith together are enough! What I missed him saying black/brown lives being killed.
@@smin44rgs30 It's ok man. small price to pay for big change. Relax. concentrate on big picture.
@ No, I'm Korean.
Didn't you watch TV?
Our Asian Americans from Korea reported more than 120 damage cases to the Korean Embassy.
I'm so sad.
They lost everything.
They are crying.
Protesters must protest peacefully.
@@smin44rgs30 no one said the opposite.
I'm sickened every time I see a video of a black person getting stopped by the police for just trying to live their lives in peace. Will America change or is the end of our country. Thank you.
America will never change, this is the beginning of the end. Your time has come. Genesis 15:13,14
“And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them 400 hundred years;” (1619-2019)
“And also that nation, whom they shall serve, WILL I JUDGE: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.”
A blind racist, shame on you, did all the whites are saints? Seriously? U really blind, can't you the mess horrible crimes of whites people for decades? Have u read stories books or watch documentary?
✌🏿BLACK LIVES MATTER✌🏿
❤BLACK LIVES MATTER❤
🖤BLACK LIVES MATTER🖤
💚BLACK LIVES MATTER💚
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All Lives Matter pls it sounds weird if you just say one 1 colour
@Zoey Blagrove ok nice answer, took the racist from my comment.
On the bridge of a ship I once read: "Deeds not words"
Amen
@Loam Bart
These words will stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing them.😊😊
Yep. Words are great, but they mean nothing if we don't live by them. Actions speak louder than words! *"Deeds not words"*
Thank you @@SuperDivya17
Very true.
THIS is what I want to see in a president
Yes...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
We already have a president who's bad at acting.
Maybe he will be one day, who knows.
Paolo Torres I agree hopefully he will run again I’m so glad and still grateful that I got to meet him in person. At his book signing he was so embracing. He’s one of the real deals to me. 🇺🇸✊🏽💛
He just ran and had very little support.
I like his emotion, wish him luck, just don't think system can be changed easily, it's badly corrupted guys.
The system is but there is a way..Most of the world has already adopted this policy and it works..it's not 100% but closer to 85 to 95 % works, Better than whats going on in the US. ..We made racism illegal with a Stiff penalty and jail sentences. It deters, We can't stop people from being afraid or tell them what to think but we can stop them from using racism as a weapon against others.
Only if good can finally stand and take action, while evil choke holds our freedoms, can we succeed. I don't ever want to be the cop or citizens standing watch as a life slips away in front of me. Rather die than go back to that normal....
@@lilelo208 Thank goodness this is not a regular thing.. where it is not justified.
@@paragoddess6253 Snap out of it, This happens almost daily in The US. Just because they aren't all videotaped, doesn't mean it isn't happening...Think about that.
Because I Am Oh I couldn’t agree more that is is insanely rampant, especially if there is no video.
"Actions speak louder than words."
-Abraham Lincoln
Man I love Cory Booker! I’m crying!
Black lives matter! Period
Not according to BLM. They torched black owned businesses, ruined black peoples lives, and have killed more unarmed black people than cops have in the last year!
@@dfmrcv862 Consuming Fox News, like a good little boy, I see. Heir Trump would be so proud :')
@@Broblerone Nah. Actually black-owned businesses have been destroyed, and a black, former Police Captain has been killed by looters.
I haven't heard BLM come out and denounce these acts.
@midniteryder No, i am not. You guys labeled the Charlottesville rally a terrorist event even though no one burned anything down, but suddenly because these people feel outraged they are excused?! Call them what they are!
@Elyzium_ Sol Black people on Twitter begging for the riots to stop, showing their burned down shops and livelihoods, grieving their dead family members killed during the riots and recorded police deaths are apparantly right wing news to you prejudicial little communist, huh?!
How come Trump didnt give this kinda speech at this moment of "his" LIFE?
Because he's a psychopath who can't empathize for others.
Even if he wanted to, he is a narcissist with almost ZERO empathy for others. So it’s impossible for him to make such a speech
Because he is the most racist man in America.
Yes, such a missed opportunity. It would've made him seem human and relatable. Yeah, sad that he missed it.
Because he can't form coherent sentences, is incapable of understanding reality nor talk about anything that is not important to himself or about himself.
We needed you to be president! Old people retire! Let the young redirect our country!
Yes!!!!!
Yes I agree, all these Boomers need to be replaced by Zoomers.
@@EpicGamer1. zoomers?😹😹😹 first time hearing that term😹👍
Bernie was a better candidate. Cory Booker takes so much money from big pharma, and voted against the better well being of so many poor & disenfranchised communities! Good speech though...that's all he's good for!
Yes! Get rid of the boomers. They can’t think straight anymore!
Its the legislation giving police and judges their power that let's racism seep through. How can racism be the issue, when there are laws surrounding it? There is no legislation limiting the power of law enforcement anymore.
@Mary Charge Shut up, I didnt say anything about Floyd OR Arbery so take your rhetoric and cram it way up your behind. Literally you peoe just like to turn everything into your own agenda. Youre as bad as Pelosi.
@Mary Charge You obviously have an issue with comprehension. Id suggest you read my comment about a thousand times and perhaps you'll eventually understand.
I knew this would be great because, Cory
Biden-Kamela
Black Lives Matter
Biden 2020
As I listen to you tears rolling down my face. May god protect us from all hurt, harm and danger!
All I know is if those murders get off, this country will burn. Better call in the national guards.
That’s what I say, that verdict that verdict...
Did you even HEAR him?
Amen....
IKTR!
All looters need to be shot in their heads
What’s up with the stupid music? It is distracting. 🤨 This is a very important speech. 😠
I thought I was the only one who notice that. It was very distracting and somewhat creepy.
Did not notice it
It's only distracting to the wicked...
Way to look for an excuse to ignore the message. I can't hear a whistle in this comment, but my dog is going crazy.
Please step in and run for president. We need you! Not Biden.
Amen !! I pray he does no doubt
Sadly he ran out of 💰which is one of the reasons no good honest people can make it far enough. Only that old money can get in I guess Obama had more $$$$$upport!!
@@linda1stimp But at this time Biden is the presumptive candidate, we need someone better, that can make the changes everyone is crying out for. Every race. Bummer.
Priority is trump OUT.
Bernie for sure
Cory Booker!!!
He has me legit crying real tears! Powerful and so true!
So you get teary over an over performance? He's a fake
To the Soulless & Privileged: But when he goes home & looks in the mirror.....the tears r real!!! Only the oppressed understands this!!!
💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿 we need to come together. Inspiring speech senator.❤️💔🇺🇸🇺🇸
Why is it that it’s always a(Democrat) (D-CA or NJ) but I never hear a (R-?? or R- ??)(Republican)give a speech about what goes on ?
@Mo Chow no
@Mo Chow Telling yourself this doesn't make it true unless you can prove every single person that voted republican is a racist. Which you will never do because you are unable.
@Mo Chow Well , you understand that you are just stating your opinion? You understand that you have not stated a single fact to prove your claim? Unfortunately for you , i have every right to not believe you and I don't even live in the us so your assumption that im republican is also wrong. This isn't your night man , catch this L and get some sleep.
Because most of the Republicans don't seem to care these days. Or they're too afraid to offend their base voters.
@Mo Chow alright then if it's a fact do i have your permission to screenshot our little exchange and upload it ( with your name ) to various forums and sites ? To ask others what they think. You shouldn't say no since its a fact!! Well do i have you permission?
Thank you, Senator Booker. We need so many more Americans, like you, running for office and change America
Senator Booker this speech was so powerful you brought me to tears as a black woman as a human being as a mother a sister a daughter a niece a friend I am not an American but have two brothers that live there and countless of relatives and friend my heartbreaks for America and I pray for both the nation and all my family and friends that are living this current nightmare. God bless your sir and the many men and women that are all standing up for what is right.
I love Cory Booker!! I hope he runs again. He'd make a great President.
Whats so sad is that whenever you're dealing with a politician, you really never can tell when they're making a speech like this that is completely sincere and honest or when that politician is saying all the perfect words and generating all the right emotions, with tears running down their face, and the entire time they're thinking to themselves "this is going to make for a great campaign ad".
As much as I liked the words Cory Booker was saying, those tears just did not seem real to me. Do not be fooled, black skin or not, Cory Booker is an Upper Class American
He's a black man he is speaking for himself and other black folks . So no it's not fake .It's not like he killed people and cried . It isnt crocodile tears .This is affecting everyone across the world "injusitce anywhere is injustice everywhere"
@kokovah TV I agree . I hope he does too!
@@AlohaAriba I agree, he said some very beautiful words, and there were a couple moments where I genuinely couldn't tell if he was reading from notes or just speaking from his heart. Regardless, I sincerely hope the emotional performance he gave was as sincere as the words he said because its a shame when politicians use a crisis for publicity.
It honestly is incredibly hard to tell these days…
I know when Michael Render (Aka Killer Mike) Recently gave a speech in Atlanta, the first words he said was:
"I didn't want to come, and I don't want to be here."
Some people may take that as an insult but that told me that he knew what needed to be said, and whether he wanted to be the one to say it or not he was prepared to do what needed to be done and say what needed to be said.
Truth hurts peoples feelings lol....yes he seemed he was milking it....🧐 dont trust politicians!
Facts. True words you have written there. Politicians are full of drama.
I was on tears when you do your speach I know you are in pain God be with you all and I hope one day your country come all together as one God Bless
Thank you. Voice heard and thank you for your words
To all of those who face the storm, One Love!! Apache strong!! We're all in this together.
I see you. I hear you. And I stand with you!❤️
Heartfelt ❤️😥
You are my senator. I have admired your work for years. You will make a wonderful president one day.
An old white expat lady, who brought my sons and one black child, to the U.K. 20 years ago for a better life, but I still own real estate in Montclair and Manhattan and pay my taxes. I will always support you and my sons feel the same. You have the goods
Can y'all imagine how awesome it would've been if Elijah Cummings were here... RIP Sir 😔
"Peace even is not the absence of violence but the presence of justice"
Cory Booker makes me proud to have lived in New Jersey, mad respect :)
Compassionate speech Mr. Booker. Let's pray your voice is heard!
I love Cory Booker straight up
Thank you senator Booker. Great speech.
NowThis shouldnt be adding backtracks to emotional speeches. Let it be raw, dont add flair.
This is super real and super emotional. I don't really like hearing peoples speeches but this one. Wow so beautifully said and honest.
What a powerful speech
Go Cory show us your heart, mine feels the same .Your and honest man. George Floyd did not have to die in this situation. RIP dear soul.
We live in a world where speaking the truth is radical. I’m happy you’ve spoken the truth. But we need action. If you don’t take action your words lose their power and fade away.
The fact of him having difficulty in remembering what he was going to say in his own speech tells you alot about him.
Beautiful speech Cory. Brought tears to my eyes thinking of all the black people killed for no other reason than being black. Hope doesn't work, we've had hope and it's done nothing. Now it's time to take action!
First off I'm a white, conservative, never Trump, Republican-to frame this. In high school (around 9/11) I legitimately thought we were past this. I went to a diverse city school but played rugby with a suburban team (no official school leagues and the next nearest team to me was a city school, actually closer to my house but in the wrong direction so if have to drive across town and miss most of practice). Anyway, while playing this city school one of my teammates kept getting beat and used the n word in reference to one of the other teams players. I was floored. I cussed him out for a solid five minutes just to avoid decking him. My teammates thought I was a crazy person for having that reaction. I couldn't understand why they thought that was an overreaction.
Seeing this comment section reminds me of that moment, when I realized that even though most white folks aren't racists they are really terrible at recognizing racism when they see it.
That means you enter the wrong house, fool!
Thank you Cory... Eloquent and Powerful
Thank you.God bless America.
What a great speech. You can see the conviction in the words he speaks. He's truly believes in what he says. That's something were missing in our politician.
Don't just hear this. *Listen.*
Be the great positive change the USA NEEDS.
Very powerful and we'll said!!!
Well said Sen.Booker
Words are not enough rn. Fair actions must be taken
They should ask for the murder's head on a plate
Great speech...great spirit...then there was hope now it is time for action to take place to make these words real !
Indeed ✌🏿
I felt this to my core.. We need to make a change.
Great speech, but please stop with the sound selection, his words sound better without that eerie background music. My goal is learn, listen, share, and dialogue with friends and family.
He is not the one who put the audio in the background. It is Now This that did
Actually that music was perfect for this. This man is a psychopath and a bad actor.
This is so heartbreaking 💔😢
Your on the right foot Mr. Booker. Please, offer three changes to implement to move us all towards the better life you know we all deserve. Thank you sir.
Being a Black American is like having an alcoholic mother. You love her so much and you want her so badly to stop drinking. You can’t trust her because of the alcohol, yet you can’t stop loving her.
Best analogy I have ever heard! 😔
@@TheLoveweaver no it wasn't it was dumb
Great speech Cory
Senator Booker that was awesome!
My best friend is white American woman who confessed to me crying how shame she felt to be white 🥺
crying vs doing are not same. my friends cry then was drinking miller lite at rednic party on weekend. they also want mexico wall up too. so u never really know 4sure
She shouldn’t feel shame to be in the skin she is in. Take action to help. Call out injustice and elect officials for the people. Some of what she can do.
@Thunder Power crying helps the weak justify racism in their circle. same with all things in life. crying makes the weak feel better bc others will say "my best friend cried so hard about Floyed & feels bad he use to be racist". So, it's needed to cover things up. Don't discount crying, the weak do it. Then they go party. Then come back do it again.
No one chooses their skin color when they are born. I hope everyone, white, black, yellow, brown realizes this. We are all human.
@@yanatanSaladang i support you
Powerful and emotional.
Amazing and heartfelt speech.
Take us there senator Booker. Thank you.
Why is this man not running for the office of president?Passionate,intelligent and articulate .everything needed.
he did but dropped out
I been watching Corey Booker for a while he's been awesome, my opinion he should be leading in the white house ,strong man 💯
amen
Yes yes yes thank you COREY
God bless you
Well said speech.
This speech brought me to tears. I've done a lot of privilege checking recently and I unequivocally stand with black lives matter
This made me cry.
He is Right On..in this day and age... America needs to Grow Up
'Peace is not the absence of violence, but the presence of justice'
True to the heart and soul Mr Booker
Bravo!! Thank you 🙏 great speech
I want to give him a hug!
From the UK and white. I stand with you all. This shouldn’t of happened in yours or any country. This needs to stop. Plain and simple. It needs to stop and I’m sorry for all those who have ever been effected by race.
God help us all
NO TO RACISME NO TO VIOLENCE YES
We the people god bless America 🙏🙏
It's almost like this guy is lucky to be alive. Omg, I wrote that before he said the same thing......scary to black in the USA.
Thank you sir. We are a white family and have also experienced police brutality. It involved my 73 year old sister who is a flight attendant. Stoped late at night - the officer pushed her so hard against the car that she brushed and hit her head. There was more that went on but I regretfully will not go on. All this over an unpaid parting ticket in Chicago.
So touching!
not just by "law enforcement"
but by the system that "law enforcement" exists
to maintain...
no one is free when there is one among us
who isn't
This is the spirit of humanity that I knew about America
🥺😢😢I'm so hurt man
Imagine being one of the 79 people who disliked this video because of putting political views regarding Booker over common sense
Wow...
We love you guys we are all one
Preach man. The message Cory spreads is the absolute truth and this guy is one of the few politicians that can do their jobs and actually motivate people to do their job.
I wish the same enthusiasm was applied globally for the condemnation of US invasive wars throughout the world and due consideration given to the families of all those millions who perished in this century alone due to those wars.
yes true blackamerica should not participate wars against asia if truly believe in such speech of humanity
I See you
And
We're coming.
I stand with my black brothers and sisters. I bleed with my black brothers and sisters. I scream with my black brothers and sisters. I cry with my black brothers and sisters. Until the day our souls leave our bodies and we again are with our heavenly father....
Senator great wrds of reality for that fundamental change 👍🏽
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Freedom and equality for everybody or NO !!!!!freedom and equality for ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!
People shouldn't have to be forced to present them self as harmless, just so they can live life. So inhumane.