How to be an 'ally' to the black community

Many want to stand in solidarity with the black community but don't know how to be an ally. Dr. Rahsaan Harris, the CEO of The Citizens Committee for New York City and the former CEO of the Emma Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, joined CBSN to discuss what it truly means to be an ally to the black community.

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[chinaexpat]

IS THERE ANYTHING OF SUBSTANCE HERE? PLEASE HELP ME

[diggacha]

Thanks, but most people in my real life don't need an "ally" they need a friend that will treat them as an equal. We aren't interested in an instructable on how to get involved in your games.

[MihadAlzayat]

I’m not ally of anyone who is a criminal.

[james]

How about I just go to work every day, pay my taxes, and treat those around me they way I would like to be treated. Would that suffice to the 2020 woke heroes? Because that’s all they’re getting.🇺🇸

[claycanter]

Im white...i like black people....but if you think im gonna bow down...youve list your minds

[Ghost-Rider]

We teach our African-American allies Why they shouldn't use counter-fiet dollar bills to make a purchase.

[Rajakryst]

ITS OK TO BE WHITE, I WILL NOT KNEEL FOR SOMETHING I DIDNT DO, I ONLY KNEEL TO GOD, IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY THIS... YOU ARE THE PROBLEM... IM NOT YOUR ENEMY, I AM NOT RACIST, GOD LOVES YOU, AND YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

[bryanc]

Don't want to associate with people who blame others for their issues, they need to grow up. Also, a reminder, it was MUSLIMS that sold their ancestors into slavery, noticed there is no attempt to smear that group with racist tirade.

[orion]

In 2020, there is far more black privilege than white privilege... My school has scholarships for black students only... I'd like to see someone create a "white only" scholarship (never gonna happen). And what about all black award shows, all black magazines like Jet, Ebony, Essene ... I'd like to see someone try to sell an all white magazine (never gonna happen).

[Nokomisclub]

I was quite sympathetic at first. That cop deserves to be punished. Then the propaganda and rioting began. Then the wacko calls to defund the police. Good Job! You lost me

[fliegeroh]

Pretty simple. Successful people of all colors do the following and in this order in life:
1. At least graduate high school
2. Get a job
3. Get married
4. Have children if you want.
90% of people who do 1 and 2 never live in poverty.
85% of all who do 1-4 never live in poverty.

[Truth]

Mr. David Dorn, a police officer who got killed by a looter/criminal . Let’s honor his death, Period!

[andrewcampbell]

An ally could be a wolf in sheep clothing.

[egarza]

"I was there[bunker] for tiny little short period of time. It was much more for an inspection." - Trump

[thomasmalone]

Ya this all stems pretty much from men. We Men, need to look into our souls, and father.

[dancingwithnature]

Thank you Dr. Harris for taking the time to explain how to be a true ally, especially at this time when white silence is not an option. 🙏

[bryanc]

Stop looking outside your community to blame, and instead look to your own people to see what is wrong.

[chinaexpat]

ALL WHITE PEOPLE WANTING TO BE AN ALLY, HERE'S HOW ANY BAD BEHAVIOR COMMITTED BY ANYONE REGARDLESS OF RACE, STAND UP AND SAY THAT IS WRONG. MAKE NO EXCUSES FOR ANYONE BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ORIENTATION, OR AGE!!!!

[bowerthomas]

Provide unlimited heavy white chicks maybe?

[bartakin]

BE A HUMANITARIAN AND SUPPORT WHATS RIGHT..