Chance encounter at gas station leads to an unlikely friendship
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2021
- Bethany Lowe told Joe Buckner he was the first Black friend she'd ever had after being taught that "you don't mix races."
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“Too many people are having conversations with the intention of changing someone’s mind instead of understanding their heart.” That was very profound. 💖
❤ this comment❤
That was perfectly said.
Peaceful Ass Chic, when they try changing who you are what you think its time to move on, we should be in the frame of mind to agree to disagree. We all thought the same the world would be so boring.
Correct 💯
indeed
So wonderful that she called him her FIRST black friend instead of her only black friend. Her word choice shows that she has changed to her core.
excellent point. i didn't catch that and i'm black :)
Yes!! That one word was profound!!❤
Frfr!
Racism is taught
I Wasn't Taught Racism It's Something That I Truly Believe In!
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659 Racism doesn't exist
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659 hahaha, you wouldn't believe in it if you weren't taught
@TheRevolutionaryMan You can learn things by doing your own research.
Racism is in fact not taught tho
Live 10.000 years with people that looks just exactly like you, then one day you meet another group of certain people who look way effusive than you. Y'all gonna start killing each other.
Thats what happened with human history buddy.
I experienced this a lot in the Air Force. I served with many white guys from small racist communities that struggled after getting to know black people like myself they really liked, respected and could count on if they ever needed help. I could see it hurt them that they had been taught such hurtful bigotry growing up.
Yeah I heard a lot of similar stories of white GIs that came back from Vietnam to small hick towns and were sickend by the "background radiation" of racism they had not really thought about before after fighting and suffering alongside African American troops.
@@msqueen3513 It’s a beautiful thing. Both of my folks served for over 20 years. My dad was a white dude and my mom is a Southern black woman - they rubbed shoulders with and befriended all types, they hated war but had/have tremendous respect for their fellow soldiers, and all of that gets passed down to army brats. It takes a cold soul to live with and depend on people from every corner of the planet and come out of the experience a bigot. I’m glad my parents taught me the right way.
Same with LeBron James being racist towards whites from how he was raised in a all black community. Works both ways. We are all one thing, “human” !!!!
Yes, exactly. It’s hard too explain sometimes when you come from a vicious family and you start to learn better. My great grandfather and Lester Maddox were dear friends. I had to tolerate Maddox’ presence from time to time clear up to my great grandmother’s 90th birthday. Every time I saw him I had spent the time between learning something else horrifying about him. I know one thing, I don’t belong in this family, neither do my children.
@@blipsmann1985 when has LeBron been racist towards whites lmao 😂.
A special young lady for wanting the cycle of hate to stop with her. He is a special gentleman also.
Loved that ending …him: “and some people are gonna hate it”
Her: “bless their little heart.”😂❤️
Golden
"The cycle breaks with me" Atta girl!❤
Most beautiful story I've ever heard. I'm a white 53 year old, while my best friend of eight years is a black 67 year old black man. We met walking into a grocery store... God is GREAT all the time.
“I’ve never connected like this with a black person” I respect her honesty
I respect her honest words also....like she said she was raised not to like Black PEOPLE😉..ps Miss Swartz you take a lovely photo...saying hello from Melrose Park Illinois 🇺🇸 USA
Let me connect to your instagram
@@andrewcruz3837 W rizz
exactly. took a lot of courage to say that. some would ridicule and make her feel stupid for saying something like that, but its her truth.
@@andrewcruz3837 lowkey I thought the end was them hooking up and becoming a couple. I was like well thats one way to change ones mind lol
"Bless their little hearts." As a Southern, I had to chuckle at that line. Great story. The news needs to run more stories like this. Instead of all the chaos that is thrown at us.
Second that. We used to have a daily newsbroadcast in The Netherlands that always ended with either a funny or very positive article (and was a female-anchor only program by the way). But besides the broadcaster getting rid of almost all familiar hosts in one go, they also seem to have gotten rid of the positive ending to every broadcast. I since stopped watching.
It's so humble to see people feel the moment and believe in each other
"Too many people try to change people's mind rather than trying to understand their heart" - Wow, this man is so deep, so wonderful.
The cycle stops with her ❤❤
And Start Again With Her Son 👍
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659 I doubt it! No one is born an asshole.
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659 The cycle starts when black people will be racist to her white son probably
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659You think the least of your own gender, how interesting 🤔
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659it’s pretty hard to be racist in a college town
I'm glad Bethany had this eye-opening experience. She can now teach her kid to be better and not pass on the prejudices that she had been taught when she herself was a kid.
Perhaps in return, he will teach her how to speak English.
@@mobutter2879 huh?
She really doesnt seem to be the smartest cookie
Wanting to breed with your own only isn't prejudice.
@@markuss4133 may I ask why you think that?
Hey Mister, You are not in jail now. You are an important member of society. You made it sir!!❤❤
Dude seems sooo wise & disciplined with a perfect love.
Joe has a sparkle ❇️ in his eyes that will make anybody like him.
What a beautiful friendship.❤❤
That "SPARKLE" Is Called LUST! It's Disgusting To See A BLACK MAN Who Has Made A Terrible Decision Befriending This Woman WiTH EVIL INTENTIONS Her Son's Name Clearly States What Type Of Person She Is!
Amazing that he is a full-time business owner after being incarcerated and homeless. What an amazing person.
I'm a 69 year old American man living in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a truly splendid story and friendship! I'm white. On my birthday a few weeks ago my Black Friend of 30 years surprised me with strawberries, chocolate, and a gift card. It had been a while, too long. But, we caught up on things. How do you heal racism in America? White People...reach out to a Black Person in Love and Friendship. Invite them to your home. Share life stories. Black People? Accept that invitation. One friendship at a time.
Thank you for that beautiful story! I’m black and my best friend is white. I admitted to her when we became comfortable with one another my guard was up when we first met. I’ve experienced racism a lot and still do. Our daughters became best friends because my daughter stood up to someone bullying her daughter. Our first play date she treated me like a sister! SHE HAS NEVER CHANGED. She has faced some racist moments with me as well. She stood strong and didn’t back down. We can talk about anything. I watch her kids so she can have a date with her husband and she does the same for me. It’s amazing the best friendship of my life came from a beautiful soul only after letting my guard down.
Sometimes I try to imagine how life must be so much different for white people. I don't think I can even fathom it. Especially if they are wealthy or have connections.
@@ReadyorNot811 Hi Ms. Bee. Life is difficult for everyone. We all share this. I grew up the Son of the Preacher. The Churches He served around Iowa always had a house for the Preacher, so we had a house. But, money was tight. Farmers donated meat and Church Ladies donated home canned goods. My Mom canned fruits and vegetables. I had decent clothes and shoes but not many. My Dad grew up Poor in Kansas. My Mom, a little better off in Ohio. Having Money has advantages, even 20% left over at the end of the year. Yet, everyone has to deal with self doubt, loneliness, grief and lose, anger, disappointment,
addiction often, to something,...these challenges are Universal. You are in my prayers.
@@brucewilson1958 Mr. Wilson..... First, I doubt there is any relation , but my mother was born a Wilson. Secondly, I kindly appreciate those words of wisdom. I wanted to reply, my words seem to fail me sometimes.
I was born in 63 and I didn't grow up rich either. My mother grew up picking cotton and guess what, she's white. No one believes white people picked cotton, all my family did. Anywho, my mother and dad worked hard to provide for us children. There were 7 mouthes to feed. We took 2 vacations my whole childhood. Those were to only visit 2 older children that happened to be stationed somewhere state side. If he had to spend money, it didn't happen. I do not understand why, because we are white, we have "connections or we're wealthy". My mother and dad worked hard, 12 hours a day while us kids looked after the other. Not to mention, my dad was born in 1914 lost his mother at a year old due to the flu like sickness. My grandfather and had 7 or 8 more kids. My dad saw the great depression, went to war. Got a job.
Wow... Comments of ignorance bothers me.
You have a very blessed day. God bless you.
How did your parents do it?. They called it work and by the skim of their teeth, not the color of our skin.
It doesn’t matter what race you are if you’re wealthy and have connections. I can’t imagine what that’s like either and I’m paler than snow. It’s all about class and that’s not at all limited to one race-in fact Asians are the wealthiest in the US, to say nothing about the broader world.
If we could only just talk, understand and get along with one another, the world would be a better place. Beautiful story😊
Ok purge boy
@@Odin33356 wtf
@@cbgbstew4072 stp
NTC
Ccc
Wow. This reporter nailed it. Great story.
Hatred, intolerance, and bigotry are taught and therefore able to be unlearned. Bethany's son has a great chance thanks to his mom. Bless you all❤ keep teaching😇🥰
We need more stories like this, period.
The World. Needs to Know this. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
No we don't
@@midghiro734 no actually we do. What we don't need is more little cunt like you who do nothing but troll. Just fuck off and go do something meaningful
White people need to teach love instead of hating the people that they COME FROM.
Omg I love this friendship!! Good on her for breaking the cycle. She now has a friend for life! ❤️
And A Nice Bank Account To Go With It!
@@mikechrisscorpio.2659 What?
He also responded positively to her. He says that if had he responded to her the way he would normally have, then there won't be a friendship.
I love this story. So inspiring for all of us to learn.
She named her kid Aryan😂😂😂 Good lord
@@RUTHLESSambition5Yea, that really shocked me. I'm glad she's ashamed of it now.
This is a deeply heartwarming, life-educational story. And the production focused on them both, their words. Best thing I've watch on UA-cam in weeks.
Hope you have a great week Alex 🌞
Loved her honesty. Great story.
Awesome story! And very well produced.
Growing up I was taught that "What you are is your parents fault, and if you stay that way it's your fault". I am glad they broke through all those barriers that people put in front of them.
ooh I like that! I am going to use that.
I know she found it hard but she was articulate in explaining a change within and I’m here for that.
What an open discussion between two such open people!
We need more people like this in the world, Inshallah
In Sha Allah eyes and hearts will be opened.
@@vanessamilton82 the word is not one that's a part of either my language or religion, but I think I grasp its meaning and it seemed appropriate here... Hope this comes across as cultural APPRECIATION and not appropriation 😜❤️
It means God Willing in Arabic
@@vanessamilton82 That's what I thought. Thanks! (Do I need to capitalize the word? I didn't think so, but I wasn't sure...)
Some do and others don’t, I do it how I learned it
This is a beautiful story! HOWEVER, I spent 17 years in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and NEVER met a racist person. I saw, literally, dozens and dozens of interracial relationships and not once did someone say anything about them. Is there, at times, a racial awkwardness some people have? I guarantee it. But it’s not rampant and it’s not taught by 99.999% of anyone I have ever met. If she learned that behavior, shame on those who expressed those emotions. Racism, on any side, is abhorrent and one person is one too many. I hope these two have a wonderful future ahead of them and I hope the little one is shown all of us can get along and learn.
yet go to any primarily black neighborhood and youll see rampant open racism against whites. stories like these are cringey because they give the impression that whites are just racists who need to meet a black man when the opposite is DRASTICALLY more common.
I do not hate your story but think it is great that you both took time to listen and learn. slow to anger quick to for give...
“The cycle breaks with me.” 😊
She is a genuine sweetheart!
My ex mil was racist. I'm from NY,she KY. I asked her 1 day, who would you rather be with, a white man who beat you or a black man who treated you like a queen? She said she didn't know. I knew her answer. I knew a white man there too. He used to be racist, I asked what changed your mind? While he served in Vietnam, he seen alot of death. He noticed a fellow soldier who was black, he was bleeding,he was bleeding red ,just like everyone else. That changed his mind and life. Respect comes in all shapes, size,race,color,sex,religion etc. What or how you use or demonstrate it,is up to you. Respect is earned,you can't give it away and expect people to return it the same way. Love shouldn't be color blind, neither should respect. Me personally would rather have a bf or be married to a man of color who loves me for me,respects me,is kind,caring,faithful, honest everything a man should be. Than a white man who beats,abuses,no respect,isn't kind,not loving etc.
Hollywood story, equality 🤣🤣 nothing in this world is equal
Love this story she said it well the cycle ends with me. We're all people trying to get by let's embrace each other and learn from each other bigotry doesn't help but spread more hate . Glad you guys are friends and teaching one another. Great story
Compassion exemplified. Goosebumps at the enlightenment. So proud of this young woman for opening her heart and realizing that friends are so multi. I want to hug them both and myself for the good realization. Love you guys. I am with you.
I've been going through a lot of stuff lately... I needed to see this. 😌😌
Sometimes we all need to take a step back and listen to each other, so many barriers can be broken down. Lovely story.❤
Somethings are just ment to be when you meet certain people call it faith or what you want, but people are put in our paths for a reason. Great story and goes to show people can change for the better.
Well said!
It's not about the race of a person. It's about the person inside
What a beautiful story!
Joe’s doing a great service for the community and himself. Beautiful to see someone flip a bad start on its head like that.
He chose peace instead of anger and he changed her heart and mind and broke the cycle ❤
People who don't "look alike" can find common ground, friendship and even love when they're open to it. Open minds can lead to open hearts.
I mean, people are a lot more alike than different.
Come on now!!! Great stuff! God bless!
I enjoyed listening to their story. I am glad I was here, makes you feel good about humanity.
I love how cute and innocent she is, like shes not trying to be racist, she wanted to get away from there and start believing in the good in ppl and actually change her thinking, glad they met
Praise God! God created us all and didn’t make us different to divide us but to unite in love for Him, each other and praising Him for creating such amazing creations! Hallelujah!
Your story was inspirational to me. I was at a dilemma in deciding to let a mechanic that proudly display a Confederate flag emblem on his vehicle work on my car. That flag represents two different things to him and myself. However he is a good mechanic and I really don't know him personally. After seeing these two interacting with each other and the mindset the black guy had about not being judgemental and be more inquisitive and her mindset changing after coming out of her bubble made me realize that my approach and how I interact with this older white male might have hope if I go in humble because my feelings and emotions are leading to easily judge this man's beliefs and character and I don't want to make him out to be something he may not be.
Great way to look at things. After all, if he turns out to be a lousy mechanic or too expensive you can always find a new one. But who knows what will happen if you go with the mindset you already have. To treat him decent and expect to be treated decent in return!
These are stories that warm your heart ❤️
We are all God's children. It is Satan's plan to make us prejudice keeping us distracted from God's plan of salvation. ❤
I think it was a tangible plan by certain factions of people that progressively instilled prejudice and racism, in the U.S. for instance, not Satan's plan. What you are seeing now is simply the effects of 400+ years of purposeful racialization. It is unreasonable and naive to expect it to just vanish, especially considering that there are still innumerable violations of civil/human rights today.
@@jagbrit3723... you speak truth friend... I was going to comment on the video, and went full commentary...
@@davoiceofreason7
Cheers Chris. I have realized that certain factions in the U.S. (or beyond) actively shy away from accountability, or inspecting the genesis of negative occurrences today. Instead, they use inane props like the media, politicians (partially justified), Satan, etc. to explain the discord and disparities in society.
It's like they want the lies and deflections to become the standard responses for ills of today. Or, they simply blame the victims of longstanding transgressions for their misfortunes. Rather disgusting or yank, if you ask me. Good weekend to ya mate.
Your "god" is a sadistic psychopath and which god are you talking about there's over 2,000 of these assholes
Now imagine if she had this conversation with someone else besides him. They may have freaked out at her, and gotten angry at her when she didn’t know any better. People in small towns in the south often never leave and this is what they’re taught so they stick to it. We don’t need people just labelljng racists and getting angry. We need guys like this man who seek understanding and through their words and actions prove that race doesn’t tell you anything about the content of a persons character or their merits.
Well, no, they didn't really "meet in the middle," as the piece says. Joe didn't become a little bit racist so he could meet her half-way; Bethany abandoned her racism. That's a small but important distinction.
This is an awesome story. I wish there were more of both Bethany & Joes in the world. Joe’s decision to be curious instead of judge was a wonderful choice for both of them. 🫶 Keep spreading love & kindness!
Great story. Aryan also spelled Ariyan, Arian, Aryann or Aaryan is a given name and surname that is popular in India and Iran. The name Aryan is derived from the Sanskrit (ārya) meaning "noble, superior, or high-born".
What a cool story, and two very accepting people. Alot could learn....alot from them both.
This is a great story
I think what we usually find out out about people who look different from ourselves is that when we get to know them as human beings, we're really a lot more alike than we are different.
The problem is, not everybody wants to understand.
Great story. I sincerely hopes she changes her son's name while he is young enough not to remember it was Aryan.
Just tears of joy and blessing ❤
she said "the cycle stops with me" - each person making a real choice.
"Its generational but the cycle breaks with me" My heart broke.
God is AMAZING! What a BEAUTIFUL STORY.❤🙏🏽
So many ppl don’t have the courage to question anything outside of their ‘bubble’. Thinking and existing outside of the bubble is profound. How many things can be worked out and understood if we all ventured outside of our bubbles? Talking and listening with an open mind and heart changes everything.
I am sobbing. If I could possibly get past my initial reaction, like he says, "...how I normally would've responded...," I would love that. But my pure disgust and rage when confronted with the YTs like that is like a fiery scream tearing through my veins. I wish I was more peaceful and patient at times. This is how I would love to initiate change. Maybe this man's actions might change more than just the one young woman and her son's path. Might teach me to be more compassionate and have more of an open heart, and probably a few others. 🤷🏾♀️🤞🏾
These two people have an attraction.
Very obviously like each other.
Beautiful story with a great message.
I love their hearts 💖 blessings to you both!!!
These two are really turning themselves around! She needs to change that kid's name. It's putting a lot on him that he did not ask for.
This was best story of the day. So inspiring
What a lovely lady and person.
These to people are meant to be friends. It's great to see barriers broken and just see two people being people and showing love. By actions
We're all related, all ONE race. All humans trying to survive. I don't understand how or why "racism" even exists. I just never could wrap my mind around it. I'm glad to see people embracing one another and sharing common ground. Where the world is headed in the very near future, We're all going to need to put our differences aside....
@@elessartelcontar9415 it’s in Human instincts which is exploited by Religion. All Religions.
Speak for yourself. I'm an alien
I totally agree. Racism is a plague and it's not even scientifically accurate to talk about different "human races." There is only one human race. Different ethnicities -- yes, but different races -- no. The word "ethnicity" is derived from the Greek root word, "ethnos," meaning nation. In fact, it's where we get the word, "ethnic" meaning "a member of a minority group who retains the customs, language, or social views of the group."
I hope she changes her son's name.
Hopefully if she doesn't he will when older!
thanks for sharing this story, we need more like this. We can come together if we learn about one another.
This is wonderful…but I can’t help but hope she legally changed her son’s name…for his sake.
My story is about Don and I. I bought discount tickets from him. He was such a fair guy and seemed super nice. We would always meet out in public so i felt safe and eventually we started meeting in restaurants over a meal like these two. He was such a lovely guy and he told me he was going through a divorce, i asked him to pray for the Lords intervention and he said pls don't be offended but i am not a religious person nor do i believe in God. I was shocked, Don is such a good guy how on earth isn't he an usher at church or a born again Christian? (Close minded thinking) I listened to his belief and i think it made me a non judgmental person. The more we listen, the more we learn. Even thou he doesn't practice a religion, he practiced putting out what you wish to receive hence being a good person. He lives better than most people i know. I walked away with new knowledge. Don and i shared the exact same values just through different belief systems.
Two different people in so many ways yet same in we want to be good people and put out what we hope to get back.
It's sad that forming a friendship with either a "black" or "white" person has to be a story instead of the norm. The sooner we all think of each other as people the better. I'm fortunate to have been raised by parents who were born in the 1920s that didn't have a racist bone in their body!
Good comment.
Love ... it is the most POWERFUL thing. 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾
Such a shame that she had to move out of that bubble to realize she had been lied to.
This was awesome. Also, this was shot really well!
I talk to everyone…I don’t judge because people judge u all the time. It doesn’t matter the skin color…what does matter is how u treat people…kindness goes along way. It takes one person to b kind…it takes more then one person to make a difference in this world…try it once…u would b surprised by the outcome
I agree so much that I often say "The best way to be purely selfish is to be kind to everyone you meet"
Even if it's "only" someone holding a door for you or buying a coffee for you, YOU'VE just made a personal gain off of nothing more than a kind word!
Talk about infinite ROI lol
@@TheDylls people have told me that I’m so nice that I’m too nice…no it’s how I was raised! Years ago I was so negative and I didn’t care…but I didn’t like that part of me…so I changed my ways…on my terms…give people the benefit til u prove me otherwise. Always b humbled and kind…cause what U do…matters.
@@noraalbright777 Exactly!
Thank you for sharing a piece of your story with me!
@@TheDylls ur welcome! Thanks for sharing urs!!
I agree
This is sunch a awesome story when friends learn how to understand and really get to know the person and not judge their thoughts is truly how friends become friends in my world and today's world I don't see any difference in color of a friend whether their black or white does not devine who they are as a person you look past that if it is truly a genuine friendship in everyday life is full of all kinds of colors but the colors don't judge they all blend together into a beautiful friend ship that grows with the challenges of life weather good or bad if the friendship is true it will always grow that is what having a friend is always about
Im black n from ky. Joined the navy in 95. Met a white girl from Iowa who never had a black friend. So we became the best of friends. Her dad didn't like it at first. But after getting to know me we became family. After 28 yrs me n rhonda are still friends. Her mom made me cookies last yr n sent them to me. So sweet. Go navy
Very wise and kind man, thankful a chance meeting blossomed into a beautiful testimony that positive change can happen if people only listen more
So very real. .. We really do need to open up.
I do home health care work, and for seven years, I was blessed to care for a lady who was a different race than mine. I learned so much from our time together, and I cherish that experience. ❤️
Beautiful story.. on a side note, I couldn't help but notice that Bethany had swollen wrists, hands, feet and ankles and I really hope she has gotten that addressed
Could be autoimmune. Hope she’s getting good medical care.
I noticed that as well and came to the comments to see if anyone mentioned anything about her hands .. I hope she is ok because she is pretty petite and they are swollen ..
Maybe she doesn't have health insurance. Unfortunately some employers don't provide health insurance. I pray she will get access to health insurance if she does not have any.
Fantastic! 👍Great story! Thank you for sharing...
changing ingnorant minds starts with you and me this is so needed in our society
This nation still hurts from slavery, to it's aftermath...
to reconstruction, to Jim Crow South, to the Civil Rights era, clear to now.
The injustices, the systematic racism, police brutality, police murdering of blk citizens unwarranted, etc.
The wound is too deep, it's deeply embedded into the psyche, the mistrust of police, the judicial system, the govt, and of white people.
I grew up during segregation, colored only facilities, no colored allowed, boycotting, marching, seeing my PawPaw being called boy by someone barely out of boyhood themselves,
riding at the back of the bus, having to give up our seats to white people.
I never actually saw a lynching, but in my childhood and again in the deep south,
this was a weekly occurence it'd seem.
It was always in the papers, on TV, talked about amongst the elders, in church service, and a constant topic at the barbershop.
The 50s was a scary time and place for me, to me white man was the boogeyman and I was afraid of them as a child, I felt defenseless.
We didn't have the diagnosis back then of PTSD, but can you imagine that the majority of Blacks suffer from PTSD,
just from the ramifications of slavery, but we're told keep quiet, we've never been slaves...
mentally, psychologically, and emotionally we are every bit of the slaves from the actual slavery era, minus the plantation, cotton, rice, sugar and the whip.
I was 11 when LBJ signed the CRA of 1964,
and to this day, year 2023,...
I still have that bad taste in my mouth, from not only what I witnessed but what I endured, the elements, the environment I was subjected too.
For the life of me,
I could never, and still never can understand the evilness, sadisticness,
and coldness in a man's heart to another man simply because of the color of his skin.
To have lynch picnics, men, women children eating lunch laughing, celebrating as a blk man is being stripped, beaten, castrated, burned alive and hung. As the revelers cut off pieces of his body for souvenirs, as he's being photographed to be printed as post cards, as keepsakes.
White people will never understand this, but I imagine the Native American, and Jewish people do...
and there are so many of us still living today, born in the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s that still carry these wounds, scars, trauma..
walking history books, walking encyclopedias, time capsules, mental time machines, living documentaries, relics from a time long ago, but not so long ago.
Google race riots in America, and you'll be shocked at how many there were between 1900-1930.
Racism is embedded in this country's flag, on it's soil, on it's trees the blood soaked deep down to the earth's core...
I didn't intend on writing this, my intention was to comment on the video...
but as I thought my content,
the memories spewed forth like the Hoover Dam bursting or collapsing.
I don't apologize tho, this is why we as blks in America are so messed up.
This is why we must discuss this part of our history here in America. This is American history.
We discuss the Jewish Holocaust, and dare not speak negative on it or we're ostracized...
we better not say anything negative about 9/11, Pearl Harbor,
or in the south, the Civil War,... the American Flag, or the Star Spangled Banner.
BUT I do believe that what was learned, and taught can be unlearned and untaught.
This video,
is indicative of that, two very unlikely people, finding common ground, and becoming friends.
It was heart warming to watch, and I wish the young lady continued sobriety,
and for her yungun' to benefit from their friendship,
and to grow up and not see color.
As well as the rest of this country,
BUT when do we address the true elephant in the room...🤔
When does America pay her debt to the blk race...🤔
I'm not speaking reparations,
but a debt is owed, just like Germany to the Holocaust survivor's and their descendants...
This country literally was built off our backs, blood, sweat, tears, lives... the elite got rich off of our ancestors for 300yrs, and we've suffered as a people in this land for over 400... 158yrs since emancipation, and still fighting for inclusion... to be accepted as equals in some parts, I simply ask when...🤔
when does the healing truly begin to take place...🤔
Well said!
@@lisaifill1439 .lthxq... just telling the hard-core truth... you know, the human brain is good at suppression, but some things, you just can't forget, run from or hide... but it would be a beautiful world if this country could repair what's still broken. It's funny I'm hearing in my thoughts, "Imagine" by John Lennon... ❤
What a pity post.
@@jack-of-all-trades1234... too Blk...
too Strong...
I only pity a coward who hides behind a keystroke...
and exists in ignorance...
Beautiful piece of story/ history for the many you are still scared from slavery but pray Almighty God who heals and restorer of broken pieces will grant his people, especially the hurting ones to find peace and deliverance from the trauma of slavery/ inequality which now exist. 🙏🙏🙏❤️👍✌️
Great Story. 👍
Too awesome!! Inspiring. Hopeful.
Deep. Rich. Informative. Touching. A return to seeing each other through child like eyes.
How can someone teach a child to not like someone because of the color of their skin? Bravo to the young lady for opening her heart and bravo to the gentleman for turning his life around! This is just BEAUTIFUL!
I suppose if you are from a region that has absolutely nothing, race and heritage is the only things you can be proud of and want to preserve. If your child starts dating a different race, that heritage can feel like it is being undermined. Most races have groups like that. Economically depressed and culturally isolated.
@@tonykennedy8592 You're correct, and I agree with you, I'm just speaking from a general point of view with regard to the IDEA that the people who taught her that feel their heritage is somehow being threatened if she dated a man of a different race? I don't give a flying flip who my kids date, love, make love to, marry whatever. Your heart doesn't see race or color. See with your heart not your eyes when it comes to liking someone.
@@tonykennedy8592 we're all the same in God's eyes.There is too much hate in this world because of those meanless stuff.we born,grow and die what else would be more important than loving each other and know that we're stuck in this planet together and will leave it one day.
@@RB-rc2rr leave God out of it
Wanting to breed with your own only doesn't mean you hate others.
Love this story.
This is beautiful to see
She can look into legally changing her son's name if she wants.
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