Dear BLACK people: We NEED to talk NOW!

Dear BLACK people: We NEED to talk NOW!

Strap in, folks. It's going to be a bumpy ride. This week, prepare for a no-holds barred conversation on the state of affairs in the black community, more specifically our aversion to accountability, our constant gatekeeping of blackness and our dismissal of anyone who has a problem with our bad behaviour.

This is a long overdue conversation that I've been wanting to have on my channel.

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DEAR BLACK PEOPLE: WE NEED TO TALK
#blackculture #blackpeople #reactionvideo

[jemainemajor]

I can't wait until she experienced racism 😅😅😅😅😅

[josephnicolino]

Remembering the past is good, living in it is bad.

[bigwill]

Wealth is Quiet, Rich is Loud, Poor is Flashy.

[TheKorfish]

Whenever I hear someone say "you're not black enough." I always think of Carlton saying "Being black isn't something im trying to be its who I am."

[cchjyhx]

Best statement I have heard "I would rather have $5, 000 in a plastic bag than $100 in a $5, 000 Birkin bag".

[brianna]

I'm black and I am so happy this is being talked about.

[jessicacruz]

I’m Latina and growing up I was called a coconut- similar to Oreo. White on the inside too. It’s similar in the Mexican culture as well. It’s really a shame when cultures claim super toxic traits as parts of their culture. And if you’re not down to be vulgar and violent, and you would prefer to be civilized, then you’re a sell out and they don’t claim you. It’s a shame that being civilized and educated is not associated with colored cultures, and is instead deemed as “white”. Why is being a self respecting, educated and civilized person only a white thing?? Makes me sad

[dvkdvkful]

That gentleman in the quote clip was pure gold. "Being late... is about being an egotistical person who thinks they are better than others"

[maryannao]

I am a migrant, Hispanic, female, arrived in 2007. No English, no guidance financially or emotionally from my parents. I hated to be broke. I started to question how does the rich people get rich in America? The day I stopped feeling sorry about my situation and took responsibility for my situation everything changed. I learned about how credit works, investments, created saving goals. Today, I don’t have student loans, no debts, assets, I actively manage my investment portfolio. The government won’t save you! The government will tell you why you “can’t” succeed. People are in awe when I don’t play along with the systemic racism narrative. It is up to you to change your reality!

[rwilliams]

A lot of our people are lost, unfortunately. I too have been criticized and mocked for “talking white” and being interested in things that would be considered non black. Whatever the hell that means. When did we start embracing and promoting ignorance and nonsense? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[timehaley]

Calling someone a racist used to mean something. Now they use it for anybody that disagrees with them. When I heard a rather famous black person say all Republicans are racist that's when I knew it had lost all meaning.

[shortyrok]

Don't buy a $300 purse, buy a $20 purse and put $280 in it! That's the way!

[maryayibiowu]

Thank you very much for this!👏👏 I’m Nigerian, many of us got bullied in school by African Americans for caring about school and getting good grades.
This was shocking to me because why would wanting to be the best student and getting into the best universities be “acting white”😳

[ER-buxi]

I’m an old white man. I appreciate this thoughtful position. The truth is that we really need each other. Whatever the color of the skin. We all have our failings and flaws and misconceptions…etc. Politicians and race-baiters have been working to divide us by the color of our skin. They do this for their own personal gain and there are lots of folks on all sides of the issue who don’t seem to have the ability to think this through.

[jan]

Finally we have black people telling it like it is. Wake up people listen to these educated black people. The make sense in what they are saying.

[rsmithp]

Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom. Society is really a mess. We need more people like you speaking truth and common sense. It’s a bit rare today.

[endorwitch]

i always say, the first step to fixing a problem is admitting that we have a problem.

[teeharrison]

Glad I never made excuses for my circumstances. Born in 1963, raised in the projects. I just dug my feet in and worked hard for everything I achieved. My mother raised me to either work or go to school. It has paid off and I achieved all that I set out for in my life. Got my BA mainly with the help of grants, so do not talk about racism, when opportunity is there. I am retired Federal who owns my three-family house, paid in full. I have a comfortable life because I worked hard and did not live above my means. I thank God I never had to collect food stamps or other benefits from the Government.

[dillonklasse]

It really does feel like race relations have taken a turn for the worse since social media activism became a thing. I’ve lost more than a few friendships with African Americans due to this mindset, and it deeply saddens me. I want people of all races to get along, because at the end of the day we’re all just people.

[lindagarvey]

As a Native American, i totally agree. I say a lot of what you're saying about my people. We need to move forward and not stay in the past.