1950s SPECIAL REPORT: "CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ON NEGRO STUDENTS"
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- The desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, gained national attention on September 3, 1957, when Governor Orval Faubus mobilized the Arkansas National Guard in an effort to prevent nine African American students from integrating the high school.
#LITTLEROCK
#CIVILRIGHTSMOVEMENT
#HEZAKYANEWZ
“Nine students weren’t enough.” The young man understood the bigger picture
This!
The young man Mike was way ahead of his time for the 1950s. He sounded more like a kid from the 1970s, 80s, even 90s. He was like, so their black/colored/negro....what's the big deal. His southern country accent also shows that not every white person with "hee-haw" accent is a racist backwoods hick stuck in the Civil War, even someone from the 1950s. Mike should be late 70s or early 80s today, I hope he's living well.
lol...bigger
13/55
Today we see that most of the hate is now directed at light skinned people.
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those 3 kids . damn brave of them . there was language amongst them that would be horribly inappropriate today, but fucking A they downright nailed it as best they could considering their environment
It's their parents. It all comes from the parents.
@@southwestkinema9149yhe first group of kids were wrong, but that one boy towards the end really had it going on.
In 1865 they were offered freedom back to their native Land. So sad they refused.
Mike is a badass. Stares down the camera after admitting he’s risking his safety by talking to the press.
This is the first time I've seen this interview, The young man Mike is more mature than his age. My utmost respect for his intelligence and respect for other human beings, regardless of race. God bless you Mike, wherever you are these days.
LOL He was Great LOL were is that guy now ??? I wish I knew
@@hamzaprime555 he got killed by one when he went out in 2020
@@lakeembryant4290 bro what the fuck wait what’s his full name so I can find out it’s true
@@lakeembryant4290how do you know?
@Lakeem Bryant
See what a lack of education does for ya, go back and get some learning
Mike was just too normal in a world full of hate. Hope he had a good life and maintained his good morals and character
The children didn't care about race but their parents did...
That explains how racism works, IT IS TAUGHT!!!!!!
100% it’s a continuous cycle
Yep
Kids especially if they're very small don't care about colour and just want someone to play with
Your anti "racism" was taught too. The only difference between them and you is that they were right and you are wrong.
@@andrewdavidson1434???
Wow. Mike and his sister are so intelligent considering their surroundings at the time. Refreshing to see that some people can actually think for themselves. The others make me sad
Probably took a lot of heat for this interview. Things were very bad back then.
Mike and his sister were obviously raised well.
Although they were decidedly outnumbered for most of America's history, there have always been at least some good and decent people in our Country. This is precisely why I'm completely unreceptive to the "man of his times" argument in explaining away the racism of some.
It’s because teens today spend all their time in front of a cell phone, iPad, cell phone, and nothing is real! They want to push a button and have instant gratification, whether than learning social and communication skills. I grew up in the 50’s-60’s and we (my friends and I) talked like them! It’s a matter of maturity and consideration for our fellow men, no matter what color we are! My opinion is that God created everyone! If you can’t love your neighbor as yourself, you are criticizing God! It’s time for everyone to grow up!
Mike and his sister could possibly be alive, if this integration was in 1954 they would be in their 80s.
Good for them being so logical. ❤️
This was life in the 50’s. Not the fake picturesque nostalgic view people act like it was.
In the South.
man the kid at 10:00 really is beyond his years.
His voice is like a 50 something man.
A very rare mindset in those days
@@rockyracoon3233that’s how people talked back then lol
It's strange how high school students back then look like they're 30 years old.
@@ynghexed
You're absolutely right.
Yes
The hair styles make them look older.
They ate more processed foods since it was quick and easy. They also didn't realize what it actually did to you.
@@faustuskrauss6457 they are more processed food in the 1950s than they do now😅😂😂. You are delusional
I hope Mike lived a long happy life! I am sure he went straight with his believes and he is an unique individual with a kind heart who saw beyond color! ❤️
The young man Mike was way ahead of his time for the 1950s. He sounded more like a kid from the 1970s, 80s, even 90s. He was like, so their black/colored/negro....what's the big deal. His southern country accent also shows that not every white person with "hee-haw" accent is a racist backwoods hick stuck in the Civil War, even someone from the 1950s. Mike should be late 70s or early 80s today, I hope he's living well.
Mike is a beautiful human being. The world need more people like Mike. The girls are very open minded. I hope these three are still alive. May God bless them.
The white student had tremendous courage to stand up to the ones telling him not to talk. I hope he had a good life. If he is still alive then thank you for your bravery.
I was raised by racist parents in a racist family in a racist community and somehow knew in my soul it was WRONG from a young age. Anyone with basic critical thinking skills and empathy will come to the same conclusion eventually. It really is an affliction of the backward, low IQ types who need someone to feel superior to. Same with sexism & other forms of tribalism. Grow up & evolve or get left behind.
I'm glad you realized it even though you could've easily followed the crowd
Same. It's unfortunate that we've found a new way to hate each other though... We've made so much progress, yet we're replacing it with another form of hate
I like how u said “grow up and evolve or get left behind”
Thank you for not carrying it on..Stopping the cycle
Just because you know racism is wrong doesn't change anything for me unless you pay reparations. Remember that.
I hope Mike had a wonderful life. 💜
Me 2....!!!!
Same ❤
Everyone deserves a chance, black or white. Doesn't matter what skin color you are, we all got hearts, two eyes, and a brain.
I can’t believe how much hate is taught to kids in this world
The young man is on the right side of history.
Sad to see us spoken of as if were aliens from another planet
Exactly! And us humans wonder why aliens will not reveal themselves!
Thank you. My thoughts exactly! I hate when they speak of us like we are a different species. Wtf!
That's exactly how i felt.. WTF!!
I know right
We are aliens don’t take offense
Mike the sophomore was awesome. He spoke volumes with few words. Smart young man at that time.
He was a terrorist, & a race traitor
I feel so bad for the 2 black girls in the gym class that talked to those white girls
Ultimate mean girls
They can't even make up nothing bad to say about the black students the parents are to blame babies don't know no better until they are taught
I grew up around them and I could come up with a few things to say
I was 1/5 black kids in a class of 400 and I can say the same about white students. I was born in the 21st century, yet the few black kids in the school that weren’t extremely talented athletes were ruthlessly bullied (myself included) through middle and high school.
I caught that too. Im sure it felt awkward for them. Being hateful for no reason will leave you second guessing where the hate really comes from when u don’t have it in you to be that way. You just act hateful to conform and fit in.
Then why did the white students harass the Little Rock 9?
they were confused. it was pure ignorance.
The sophomore guy Mike was very mature and a good soul,, seems like a nice guy..and his sister who is being interviewed with him..that was q good group of kids,,I liked them..thank you mike and your sister and the other girl
Mike would be about 80 years old now. Hopefully he had a good life.
That's what I said, those kids were so ahead of their time. They figured it out, made up their own minds and stood on their belief publically. After watching a ton of heartbreaking footage, I'm glad the video ended on that, it cheered me up.
@@economicsmajor where were you on January 6th? You're clueless.
@@None-ya1 Um...Where were YOU on Jan 6th?
Was it the hot guy?
15:01 crazy how she said "50 years from now" and it happened in less then 10
Technically had already happened in other places, but not everywhere. Segregation in schools was ruled unconstitutional 3 years before this was taped.
My parents were already going to integrated schools in NYC when this was filmed. Another commenter in this thread mentions his grandmother was going to integrated schools in Brooklyn 10 years earlier. I have to imagine Hawaii was well integrated by then, too.
America is a huge place which varies greatly by region. It's not just one culture.
What happened ??
The fact the americans were fighting nazis while the army was still intergrated blows my mind. We had an incident here in Britain during the war where the white US MP authorities tried to force a local pub to become white only asnd the locals joined with the black US troops in a riot against them, with people being shot and the local pubs made into blacks only(referred to as The battle of Bamber Bridge)
Mike was raised right
Fuck thugs
YES HE WAS❤
Don’t know which Bible she uses!
Your not born Racist, racism is taught.
I didn't know it, but I was racist until I was 15. Then, I started exploring the world and finding out things for myself. #parents
@@JacobThomas318i’m glad you came to your senses
You are not born ignorant unless your black, no need to be taught.
@@anthonyk1234 another racist
@@anthonyk1234you must have been born ignorant too…?
Daamn.. we can only blame the parents
I can only blame your mom for giving me herpes
These are the same students that listened to Chuck Berry and Little Richard!!!
Crazy to think my Dad was born a little over a week after this video took place. Really puts into perspective how recent this all was.
My dad was born a year before this video and that makes it seem like a very long time ago to me.
My dad was born in 1949
@@wheedler There is always one.
Dude, my dad is that kid Mike's age, he's early 80s in the modern world. My dad was born in 1940.
It was a long time ago.
In 1957 these kids 14 to 18 would've been born between 1939 and 1943 making them 80 to 84 years old.
thanks for that
Not all of them the second group were a bit younger.
Mike may God bless you sir, wherever you are if you are with. Thanks for your righteous.
I think it's amazing how articulate and well-spoken these kids were. I think today it'd be hard to find a group like these.
Mike and his sister don’t need an alarm clock lmaoooo they stay woke
Your mom was awake last night
my grandmother worked there during all this stuff. my father was 4-5 years of age. they lived on Dennison st, a few blocks from the school. my grandmother worked in the cafeteria. one thing she said is that the kids were very respectful towards the staff, not all but most they encountered. according to her it was the STAFF that kept much of the trouble going. also, my dad told me their block was integrated and all the kids played together during this time and most of the agitation came from surrounding areas as soon as Orville Faubus put that message out to the media
Many of the kids played together, but the media never wanted that truth out then and they still don’t now. Division is necessary for those in lower to remain in power.
The last group of kids interviewed were pretty fair and mature with their observations
MIKE SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT MORE THEY MIGHT HAVE JUMPED OLE MIKE AFTER THIS BUT HE GETS MY RESPECT ✊ FOR SAYING HOW HE FEELS ESPECIALLY BACK IN THOSE TIMES
I thought the same thing😆
Even as a black person myself, I know not every white person hated blacks back then but befriending us was considered taboo but IDK some ppl liked the dangerous side and didn’t care much. That’s why the 60’s bought about change after the 50’s moving more to individuality instead of strict conservatism.
He came off as one who could handle himself well in the event they did though. Mike had heart.
@@cinemeleon2808 I would've backed him.😁❤️
awww . the kid who was asked " was 9 too much? " and answered "naw, it wasn't enough" i'd really like to hope he had a great life .
One the best channels on CZcams - where else do you get to see this?!
They should do a "where are they now"? Segment. Imagine many aren't alive anymore but having people look back at themselves... what they believed and protested would be interesting
Excellent idea.
They should. Those girls would have been middle aged in the late 70s or 80s Im guessing only. But in a time where blacks were all over offices and tv and music, etc. So it wouldnt be a foreign thing.
I’m 16 years old and watching this video for my US History class. I’m glad my teacher is showing how things were then. Racists wanna hide what they did by taking it out of school curriculum so they don’t get canceled but this is history.
and look how far we have come!!
@@Jackhandless 13% of the population but 50% of crime. White people are also Targeted by blacks but the media stays silent about it.
What had desegregation done for America ?
@@whatthefrickbro It stopped the marginalization of millions of Americans who lacked respect and many basic rights
@@Peter-jo6yu Exactly
I guarantee you Mike and his sister had got their view's on the world from their parents. I have to say, if that's the case their parents did a marvelous job raising them.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly it
I was actually surprised to see how well-spoken and forward thinking they were. For their circumstances, sure, but still.
Try finding kids today who are these kids age in the videos speak with as much elegance and good speaking manners.
It’s going to be really hard to find them.
Really? I'm middle-aged and I'm constantly impressed by how well mannered and articulate children around here are. I'm not much for kids, never wanted them myself, but after moving to NYC I started interacting with them more and grew to appreciate the younger generations.
Are you confusing slang and the way people dress with being intelligent and articulate? Clothing and language evolves. If we constantly remain prejudiced to the styles of our youth, we're not fairly evaluating those who come after us.
@@astoriarego8304 The people in the comment sections of these type of videos are always saying something prejudice or berating about the new generation
The last group the first group were brain dead.
@@remigal899 the new generation earsn their reputation
Glad to know the majority of these kids were impressive Americans and human beings, despite the cruelty and unreasonableness of many others around them.
The girls at the beginning seemed like they didn't really even know why they felt the way they did. Also don't forget this was a time when girls were taught to conform. I'd have liked to see how they'd have behaved if Mike had been there.
That's what I thought. I doubt the girl in the middle of the first group would have said all that about the bible if Mike was in that group and interviewed first.
They knew how they felt they just didn't want to come off as too racist. They're the equivalency of today's racist who get offended if you call them racist.
However they felt you have to blame the culture and environment they grew up in. They were basically "conditioned" since childhood.
I kind of feel like that about the girl on the right. It seems like she's saying what she thinks she should say instead of what she really wants to say or how she really feels. I believe the girl on the left meant every single word she said.
God Bless Mike and his sister ..! Clearly they had great parents..!
I've seen clips from these interviews in "Eyes on the Prize." Nice to finally see the whole thing.
I believe as he when he grew up, probably he has more black friends in his future lifetime. I hope he's still living in this day and time. I would like to have him as a friend back then
Remember that it wasn't the students that had a problem with integration, it was the parents and media that caused issues. The adults were too fixed in their antiquated mind-set, and the media (as today) exacerbates all issues to make it even worse.
Hum, that's a bit more complex than that lol. There's no clash of generation here
Good point, the media especially
Modern media only makes racial matters worse
That's not what the Little Rock 9 said! Whitewashing history doesn't exactly help the already divided race relations we are now dealing with. Unless that's the game plan!
And they had a problem with it for very good reasons. Race-mixing is an abomination.
@7:02 she said she doesn't have any problem with a spanish or chinese going to school with them but shes not ok with black people? That makes no sense.
It's the same thing going on at the border in Del Rio, Texas. How you gonna' have thousands of undocumented Afghanistan Taliban people get a free ride to the United States of America but then wanna' sent Hatian immigrants at the Mexican/American border back to where they came from? Name ONE Haitian that's killed an American, just one. But the same people who killed American soldiers/contractors in Afghanistan get ALL ACCESS to this country "Scott Free"!!! That's &ss backwards!!
@@danielwatts9803 preach!
Colorism
Hair and brown skin maybe? She said we are just so different from them. SMH at such racist, ugly ways.
That's why I don't believe in that "black and brown unity" nonsense because the other minorities weren't treated as awful as blacks.They were allowed to go to school with whites,move into neighborhoods with whites ect without much pushback or problems.We on the other hand had laws,specifically pertaining to US,that allowed states to treat us like sub-humans despite helping to fight for this country,build it up, being in this country for generations and paying taxes.
Parents are in general to blame for this type of abusive stereotypical ideological thinking.
Children are the ones to bring about change.
Changes won't happen overnight, but they will eventually.
They have significantly
Yea, like it has changed over the last 400 years? Boy oh boy. You fox news fans?
The biggest ones to blame were the stupid legislatures. Then their media, and then the parents. Children are children and don't know the world until they grow up and develop their minds. Adults and elders are the ones to bring change, and not change for unrighteousness as we've seen let happen quickly by law. Back then it was harder to organise people or to access information and knowledge. Now the corruption is in our faces and people are greedy propaganda TV parrots who don't care about their nations civil rights and God given morals going to hell.
The world can enjoy the nudity and sexualization of society and alcohol and fornication and abortions and pornography and barring children without marriage and sexualizing children and teaching them how to become homosexual in schools. The legislatures were the biggest to blame for not serving God and defending the public against wickedness.
Yep
Think about it
This is someone’s grandparents right now. A lot of them are still alive
I bet Mike went on to be an awesome man and a great contributer to society!
He’s a terrorist, and a race traitor. I bet he’s clueless to all the damage that’s been caused by the nonsense he was supporting
Indeed ❤
It was taught to them at home while growing up and that's why the 50's was the year to break the segregation.
Bro where are you finding these videos ?? Amazing !!
*Some people think these were the good days.*
Just a certain group of people.
@@petelancaster6715 Yep
i like the 50s aesthatic
The economy was a lot better, that's for sure. Companies actually built quality products.
@@justinedse8435 Women, Blacks, and LGBT people were oppressed but hey -- the Tupperware was top notch!
Does anyone know what did mike become?? I had so much respect for him and those little ladies..
That kid talking at the end was a good person. I hope he stayed that way.
I’m watching this in 2024 and I bet Mike became a great man. Anybody know what became of him?!?
BIG UP MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How can you love God but hate his creation
Wow Mike today is about 82 yrs old I wonder if he's still alive and where is he now
My family and I use to live in Benton Arkansas when I was little. Benton is about 25 miles south of Little Rock. We lived there from 1969 to 1975, I was 2 years old when we moved to Benton. We moved up there because my dad took a job driving a truck for Arkansas Best Freight in Little Rock. I always loved Benton and Little Rock, and Arkansas. Me and my mom and my brother Paul moved back home to Tyler Texas in 1975. Paul and I are still living here in Tyler. We lost our mom in 1995 and lost our dad in 2019.
Wish I could find Mike and have a beer with him 🎉
me too
“I don’t care about it. I’m here to learn, not to solve racial problems” - Mike
Mike had the right attitude.
I wish we shared his mentality now. Everyone cares about race. It’s history repeating itself.
Curious what you mean by "everyone cares about race". Are you referring to our current white nationalist fascist movement?
@@bookdream
I’m referring to you.
You care about race. And are angry about it.
@@marcoglara2012 How so? I don’t think I “care about race”. I don’t think any race is superior or inferior to any other if that’s what you mean.
caring negatively about race is different than caring about society upholding racial equality.... surely you meant you wish we stopped caring about race as an issue ("color-blindness" as they say) and not to stop caring as in overlook the racially motivated injustices that are still happening in society (not only in north america). please don't take my tone harshly... i simply want to converse in a friendly manner and exercise my historical/socio-political awareness😊@@marcoglara2012
if you don't mind citing examples on what you meant by "history repeating itself" , I would like to hear your thoughts on it.
@@bookdream content of character, not color of skin. Once upon a time that was what people meant by not being a racist.
They talked about how they would rather be around the Spanish or Chinese and that’s why u see colorism and anti blackness within the Asian and Latin communities. Remember Spain brought slavery to the Americas first
Spaniards are white people. They mixed with natives and created much of who exists in Mexico and central/South America. Much like I’m the US how African Americans are mixed to varying extents due to slave masters having relations with their female slaves, and the ones that looked closer to white people were considered superior in the black community.
@@xander_k_ true
Not true. It was the Portuguese.
Wrong that was portugal.
@@reggieburkes4471 same difference eventually Spain took over with the same tactics
Would love an update from these folks
i would love to see a "where are they now" update
Those three kids at the end were fucking amazing! So much Love for them!
Your mum was fucking amazing in bed
Well not Shelia she used the N...word loosley
I’m so glad i got to go to school with kids from all different types of backgrounds and walks of life. It taught me so much at a young age, and i wouldn’t have the best friends i have now, or the heart and knowledge of people and the world that i have now. I wish i could make this world perfect, but what i do know is my kids will love and respect and stand up for your kids
Imagine this boys and girls seeing when Obama became the President. The world spins.
What bible she reading?🤔
The more things change, the more things stay the same.
it's interesting some of them think Latinos and Asian would be more acceptable even though they have had very little contact with them
I’m sure Mike opened a lot of gyms after this interview! I hope god blessed him.
It makes me sick how the excuse always was because "God's will". Everyone with a Bible in the hand and Sunday going to church was against humans of another color. This makes me sick!
The last guy is such a human! I hope he is well today! ❤️
That's a human issue. Not God's. God is love. Unloving humans aren't God. He stands alone. People love blaming human behavior on Him tho smhhhhhhh
They had been taught wrongly and the scriptures misinterpreted to them. The Bible was talking about the Hebrews not mingling with the other groups of people less they learn their ways and follow them instead of God at those times. The scripture didn't mean, different races weren't supposed to mix because people had been mixing since the beginning of time and always will.
That is how the Bible was being taught by people who didn't know what it meant, so there was never anything wrong with the Bible, just the hearts of men reading them. I am a black man and I applaud these level headed, intelligent white students for their astute and magnanimous behavior, class and positive attitudes given the times they were in.
Alphonse Karr said ''I don't believe in the God created by men, but I believe in the God who created men'' a very big difference...
Lol you thank blacks got there wish . They got there civil rights & they ended segregation lol look at Mississippi now dead last in every category.
@@valarmorghulis4801God is a made up concept. It’s not actually real. You know that it’s fictional mythology right… plz tell me you aren’t that gullible.
I could sense a lot of fear from each person interviewed.
But Mike was ahead of his time.
Too bad there weren't more Mikes back then. Racism is ridiculous.
But most white men back then were like Mike. It was the small
Minority of whites that were hardcore racists.
No it’s not ridiculous. These people were and still are to this day criminals who have no respect for the law and morality. Mike was a race traitor, & a terrorist.
There were. But people don't like to talk about it
Eight of the Little Rock 9 are still alive. Things haven't changed that much...
I think for 1957 Arkansas these kids are pretty enlightened. Especially the dude.
If these people are still alive.... I Prey that they saw a different ways of loving everyone in their lives. We need this Please don't Hide History... Its only going to hurt us in the end...
These white woman look like grown woman. not kids or high schoolers holy crap.
You got that right bro! so weird too me as well.
@@ynghexed Not just a mature 'vibe,' they look old.
@@ynghexed people back then were very well mannered, they dressed like their mothers and fathers and behaved in school.
@@dranchd6571 no, their hair and speaking skills back them, every one was brought up properly, really. Not like today.
It has nothing to do with, the way they dress, talk or mannerisms..they just look old, in the face.
I’ll never forget the wake up call I had one time at university. I asked my professor why people weren’t warned about Hitler when he wrote Mein Kampf- the book outlining his hatred for Jews. My professor said that when the book came out, his opinions would’ve been on par with alot of the general public at the time.
Same applies here. Those girls are just a product of systemic racism that was the opinion of a lot of southerners at the time. Mike was an exception (thank god). Mike is awesome!
Good for the young man Mike for standing up for what he feels is right and the girl for saying we’re God created us all as equal. It’s not so much as the kids but the parents teaching some of these young people hate and racism. I was born in 67 I lived in the country I don’t recall my parents ever talk about racism but I had this moment I’ll never forget and that’s being a kid and watching Roots and I was outraged I never knew that type of racism existed. Children are taught hate and racism I don’t look at peoples skin color I look to see if they’re a good person.
I was raised in Ohio poor by a single parent and I remember every year in the summer my mom would send me and my brothers to summer camp one year through the Salvation Army I was around 11 or 12 my mom drops me off in Cincinnati and we got on a bus and went to camp and as I’m looking around I realize I’m the only white girl to be honest I was kind of scared my 2 little brothers actually ran away as soon as we got there not because their racist this was the first time we’d ever met black kids so I go to my cabin I shared with about 8 other girls and they all gathered around me on my bed and started touching my hair saying girl your hair be so soft we all got along great they taught me how to dance I had a blast. But, I can say that the show Roots had a deep impact on me!
There’s 2 types of people in the world people who are good and people who are bad no matter the skin color.
It’s interesting to watch these young people talk from this era Mike was very wise he stood up for what he believed in regardless of the consequences and the girl touched my heart we’re all created equal in Gods eyes.
You can see the attention span was more. Today the news only has patience for soundbites.
Teens can’t stand in one place or hold sustained conversations anymore.
Just wanted to say in 1957 a young man named Cassius Marcellus Clay was a student at central high school in Louisville KY. When Cassius bicycle was stolen a Louisville police officer name Joe Martin taught Clay how to fight
Respect
This was Little Rock AK
I always thought Ali was from the north, never really looked into his history for some reason but im sure its interesting. I read malcolm Xs bio recently and it was fascinating
That is a lie. I was born and raised in Louisville. I've seen the interview where Muhammad Ali said that he had an older cousin who was a boxer and that is the person who got him into the sport of boxing. Not some damn cop.
this is just how things were back then. so sad. my parents were in their early 20's if this was 1957.
Times haven't changed one bit. Once Mike was saying things that didn't fit the narrative they cut him off.
lmao america has changed a lot since then
Really? 🙄
You're being wildly sarcastic right?? Do u really not realize America is one of THE least racists places on earth??
Are you responsible for anything that your great, great grandparents did?? Also u do realize that the white men didn't just come & steal black people from Africa right? Their OWN PEOPLE sold them! Black Africans sold & traded their own people for blankets & goods. Also most slaves were prisoners. Did you know something funny - the movie woman king or w.e. it's called - they made the movie seen like strong black women were fighting the evil white men = but in reality & the truth actually was - the "evil white men" were actually there to try to get the "strong black women warriors" to STOP enslaving their own people!! The black warrior women fought to keep their slaves & were defeated within approximately 20 minutes 🤦🏽♀️. I genuinely hope u will realize how brainwashed you are & open your eyes. You are not a victim. Please I truly hope u can realize that the very people who tell u ,u are a victim are the ones who want to keep black people in a victim mentality. U do also realize the whole spill about generational wealth - is not true for the majority of white people right? Sure some white people's ancestors owned land & they ended up with it from passing it down generation to generation. But the vast majority of white people in the US have not been born wealthy. I certainly wasn't. Do u also know how many white people have been enslaved? & We're enslaved during the same time of slavery in the US. Did u also know that black people are still enslaved right now by other black people/ their very own people? Did u also know that the black people in Africa were already practicing slavery before the white people showed up? Obviously slavery is not okay ( should go without saying but in today's climate feel the need to state the obvious). Just the absurdity of anyone saying they deserve reparations is just that - absurd. Why do u deserve reparations from people who have never had a slave , never known someone who did & what is the difference between you & the majority of white people who are not wealthy & who have not been born with inheritance?
Times have changed definitely!! Why do you think people are “identifying” as black? Meghan Markle claims to be black when shes 3/4 EUROPEAN!!😂 Her mom is only half black!! Playing the race victim card is very lucrative today!!
Times haven't changed. Now it's the other side being nasty and racist all the time. They then wonder why no one likes them.
"This has nothing to do with race"
ALL WHITE PEOPLE
You do realize that these girls are dead now right? What does some people a long time ago down south have to do with me today?
@@brunop11 they were your grandparents, who raised your parents, who raised you!
@@tommybrown3052 you're a white supremacist so it's not about what you say you know.You white supremacist been saying all of the same rhetoric for decades
@@ManessahIsrael you make no sense whatsoever.
@@renjiththariath7831 I know,you white supremacist or white supremacist wanna be crew don't like me but that's what I'm here for
I was born in the 50s. Looking back, this seems surreal today but it wasn't that long ago.
Facts: The NAACP recommended a list of children to go to the school they were all denied. Later a list was devised of about 80 students who were smart and could take on the issues they would face at Central Little Rock High School from a more European centric group of people. After being told that they would not be able attend extra-curricular events, parents could lose their jobs and more demeaning information 70 of those students denied going to Central Little Rock Highschool. Little Rock and most of Arkansas was seen as racially liberal at the time.
There was 10 students who ended up going to school on the first day. One never came back after the first day of violence and vitriol. The last 9 Little Rock students went through so much. For example one girl had acid thrown in her face. All of them could not get into school the first day because of the government officials outside. Only eight of the African American students graduated with one being suspended then expelled for defending herself against two different attacks. She later graduated in New York. Meaning eight children continuously went through violence, trauma and hatred from the nation, parents and students to get a high school diploma.
There were literally 10 children who had to fight off thousands of people to go to a slightly integrated high school.
Wow I can’t believe this was that long ago
Mike nailed it. Its the parents. Usually it always starts with the parents
It proves that racism is taught, parents are to blame. I'm wondering what those girls would think if we showed them this old interview, maybe they changed their minds nowadays
Nah they might see the sorry state these schools are in nowadays with gang fights happening all the time.
If racism is taught then who taught the first racists?
They are probably still racist. I work at a nursing home and I’m called the n word frequently by people that would’ve been teenagers during the 50s. It’s less common to come across a non-racist elderly white person.
@@xander_k_ Doubt
@@yeehaw3792 that’s the easy cop out for white people. “I don’t see it so it doesn’t happen”. Your double digit IQ is evident.
Very interessting to get to know peoples mind from that time
These Kids are very Mature
When they run out of reasons to dislike those that are different: "well, I could find it for you later, but the bible says the races weren't supposed to mix". Spoken like a person who only cracks open the bible to pick out what sounds good to them. It continues today.
Mike was ahead of his time wish we could find him
Mike was a real one 💯
when he said that wasnt enough they should have sent more......I cracked up