‘Racist tropes’ block Americans from seeing full poverty picture: Rev. William Barber III
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- The racist myth around Black poverty is as old as America. Republican candidates have been exploiting it for decades, but Donald Trump has been saying the quiet parts out loud on the campaign trail, casually painting an entire portion of the electorate - low wage workers - as an ugly stereotype. Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, Rev. Dr. William Barber joins Ali Velshi to explain why there is strength in numbers. “The largest swing vote with the most potential is 30 million voters. 7 million of poor, low wage voters voted last time, but 30 million didn't. That's the largest potential swing vote in the country that could fundamentally transform who gets elected and the kinds of policies that are implemented after the elections.”
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Pastor Dr William Barber is such an inspirational and visionary man. He cares deeply about low income voters. All low income voters. Dr Martin Luther King spoke about the same issue. We are still here talking about it.
He does remind me of Dr. King, Jr.
And unfortunately, like you stated, we are still talking about it. For those of us in the bottom class, we are invisible until it's time to go to the polls. I will not be voting this time around, because after all votes are counted, whoever wins the big white house makes sure to take care of the upper classes. We are made to believe there is no such thing as a class system in the US, because we are fed the same bs about how great America is, everyone has a chance to make it, and ain't Democracy grand. Pull up your bootstraps and blah, blah, blah, blah. I am not a Christian, but Pastor Barber and those like him, stand up for those who have no voice in this country, unlike our politicians who grin and talk out both sides of their mouths.
This ain’t new, this is exactly what caused them to murder Fred Hampton. He didn’t write a book, he got those people together through the grassroots, boots on the ground and the people listened diligently and considered. That is what made him more of a threat than Malcolm X or Dr. King could have ever been. He was young, ambitious, educated, and not afraid which is not so bad if you’re leading a movement of just poor black people. The threat to the order of wealth in the United States happened when he assembled leaders just like himself from several different types of poor ethnic groups around the country with big followings. The order became why are we poor people fighting one another as the rich continue to get richer and blame poverty on poor people.
THANK YOU very much eloquent and thoughtful and well presented AND SO MUCH TRUTH
Thank you, Pastor William Barber for all to what you are doing for the people of America . Bringing out the Raw Real Truth to the Forefront .
I remember attending a conference and a young white man made the statement that there were more blacks on welfare than whites, I stated that that was incorrect that there was more whites nationwide than blacks. He refused to believe me a black person and insisted that his statement was correct. Because I was older and understood his perception, I turned to the leader of the conference who was white that he needed to correct the young man and he did based on the size of the welfare budget no way more blacks who were on 13 percent of the population. The young man did not return to the conference the next day.
One question a person needs to ask themselves:
Which political party would lose power if there were no more racism? ...or poverty??
@@u2mister17 The democrats. They're the one's constantly going on about such things.
@@u2mister17 Republicans, they wouldn't have the "others" to bring the fear to their followers.
@@nicholasrova3698 ...because tRumpers are racist af. Don't even try it, little buddy.
Per capita.. a higher percentage of the black population is on welfare.
Same with crime.. I know the math is a little tricky, but the dude was right. And probably found better things to do with his time.
Rev. Barber is a hero!🙏🏽
I've always wondered what has the Republican Party done for it's poor base.
Kept them poor...
Basically, all Red States are amongst the most poverty-stricken states. Yet these people keep on voting against their own interests. Atleast they're owning the Libs
Condoned their hate and approved their targets.
@@alistairmackintosh9412that's right Republicans stop people from getting jobs. They also don't believe that men can get pregnant which is just weird
Creating opportunities instead of dependency commie😂
Love the pastor! Jesus loved the poor.
And the uneducated
It is good for the left too. Racism makes them powerful as well.
Amen!!!!
@@jimmyjames6487 he WAS called Teacher. You’re right.
This is MSNBC we do not believe in religion, Jesus, or god
I have not seen Rev Barber is AGES. So good to see him again.
He's always on Roland Martin Unfiltered. Roland covered The Poor People's Campaign March on Washington this past June
As a North Carolinian I have always been inspired by Dr Barber. He is now a national treasure.
He sure is!!!❤
YES SIR!!! As someone who grew up in a poor conservative white family and shifted left politically once I left home for college, I know this man speaks the truth. Neither party has been particularly good at addressing the issues of people who live in poverty (of all races, not just white people) in recent years, and it's been driving me crazy! I agree that we do need to have conversations about race and racism, but even democrats often forget that poverty is oppression, too, and it can affect all races.
Well said!
Amen brother. Spot on
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You said that!!! I was in line at a free dental and the line was wrapped around the corner. Black White and Everyone in between was in that line. Most people had full time jobs All I could think about is what if we stood together to fight this fxcxx up system because the average American is currently losing to it.
I think that Kamala will come close to addressing this issue. It isn't right that someone can work full time and not be able to afford basic things such as food, housing and healthcare. I'm all for boosting people in this situation with universal basic income. This will result in a net positive because it will reduce crime, addiction, and emergency healthcare costs.
Distributing a nation's wealth more evenly makes that nation wealthier and healthier, not communist.
thank you
@tarden132 I will second that thank you!
Yes. We should not have billionaires in our society. Anyone with that much wealth is not producing something that changes the world for the better, they are manipulating the levers of our government and the stock market for personal gain. Bring back the 90% tax bracket for people who make over a certain amount (like 100 million).
where the reparations for your black voters?
Absolutely it's so frustrating how they divide us with isms
Thank you so much for having Rev Dr Barber on!! I was just thinking about him. Wondering what he is up to. He is such an inspiration 🙏
REAGAN WAS A RACIST
What a HERO .. PASTOR
The poor are a growing majority.i live on social security only.i am white,and poor.
I am sick of politicians talking about "the middle class". Years ago, politicians talked about helping the poor.....seems politicians pander to middle class votes now. Like the poor don't vote???
Gerrymandering has unfortunately taken your vote…
@@Ahtaht227 when the middle class shrinks, the poor also get poorer. Investing in the poor only propagates more poor… and profits for the rich
The orobkem is that gop/give to the richest and take from everybody else, poor and middle income alike. Remember, Trump gop gave the richest a 40% corporate tax rate cut in 2017- and then Trump tried to end the Affordable Care Act during the pandemic. The trump/gop do this, they give unaffordable tax gifts to the richest while cutting programs and services to cover the cost. If the richest pay their fair share if taxes, the economy works for everybody. Trump hid his tax records, and we found out why. He made millions but used loopholes for the rich to only pay $750 in taxes. His rich friends think that is fine and that poor people can pay taxes on their income too, or their food and medicine. OP uses emotional issues to bamboozle voters into viting against their own financial interests-if they are nit the true beneficiaries of gop policies, which is the richest.
Helping the poor uplifts them! Giving tax cuts to rich people and corporations keeps the middle class and everyone else in poverty. Vote 🇺🇲💙🌊@@Godonly-v6x
Most Americans consider themselves 'middle class', or at least that's how it used to be- even if they're not. What U.S. politicians are really shy of mentioning is the working class- many of whom have become the working poor. The true middle class has dwindled after 40+ years of neoliberal economic policies that have seen the largest upward transfer of wealth from the many to the few in history.
Despite Trump's repeated mispronunciations of his wife's name, JD Vance remains silent, never correcting him. This speaks volumes-Vance’s priority isn’t family or respect; it's about political gain at any cost. When loyalty to power outweighs loyalty to loved ones, it’s clear where his true allegiance lies.
Oh well
I don't feel sorry for her
Well said. I didn't think about this until your post.
These people have convinced themselves that making fun of someone's name is an effective tool 😂
Just like Mitch McConnell (who Trump said something racist about his Chinese wife, who also happened to work in the Trump Administration. Same for Ted Cruz (Trump said something horrible about his wife + father). And, Then there's the people who Trump's dumped on directly and they kiss his A$$ -- Marco Rubio, Linsdsay Graham, Nancy Mace, Megyn Kelly, Bill Barr, Nikki Haley, Tucker Carlson...and all the other spineless Republicans.
I'm a Buddhist and Rev. Barber absolutely transcends religion and dogma. It's easy to see why "Trumpvangelicals" are so threatened by him!!
God made individuals, Satan plays group.
@@u2mister17 Rest in peace, Thomas Matthew Crooks. You are a REAL PATRIOT and an American Hero! You will be missed!
@@Typical.Anomaly Both of his parents were government social workers. They must be proud.
I feel the same way. I am also Buddhist.
@@u2mister17
As a Black Trans woman, I think Tim Walz represents support for trans kids. We need to continue to have the right to make sure our Black boys can become girls if they want to. No more hate!
Harris/Walz 2024!
The Democratic Party needs to maximize their efforts toward what Pastor Barber is saying. By getting the poor and under-served populations (both white and people of color) coalesce - becomes a very strong coalition into a political force.
I ❤William barber he is an elder who stands up for civil rights
Even the housing situation is out of control. It's not affordable to purchase a home unless you make a lot of money. It's too expensive to rent. He is right when he says, we are all the same because we are all living pay check to pay check. Poor people and working people should come together regardless of skin color. We must fight Trump and Vance's project 2025 by voting for democracy, veterans etc...vote blue.
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This is because there hasn't been new housing construction in over 20 years..Baby Boomers are living longer and holding onto their houses. Private equity groups are buying apartment buildings and houses for cash, and creating high rents.
Rev. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign are doing what Brother Fred Hammond and The Black Panther Party did. Bringing the "Poor" together to understand their power in American politics. 13 Million Swing Voters are THE WORKING POOR!
Thank you, Doctor William Barber for all you're doing to educate people of their rights.
Why would you grant the honorific for someone whose PhD is in "Pastoral Care"? Imaginary credentials to put the superstitious back on the playing field despite them being 1000 years over their Best By date? The idea any clergy could hold a respectable degree in nonsense is maddening.
@@Ahzpayne trump is also way past his sell-by date lol!
Dr. William Barber, you are to be praised for your plight to eradicate poverty in this country. The poor peoples campaign, has not forgotten that their are people , in the United States who need the basic necessities in life. Just to have decent housing, affordable healthcare, and good paying jobs. We thank you Dr. Barber , for giving a voice to the powerless, and forgotten people in this country.
This is an important message !!!
Poverty knows not race, but it is so casually focused as black. As if generational poverty is only black...
Could it be blacks expect the left to fix that for them?
@@u2mister17 At the same time, when a black person gets a job, he's DEI hire? You can't have it both ways bro, affirmative action was put in place to eliviate discrimination, y'all took away affirmative action just to start back discriminating.
@@AmandaMack-ok1uv Your masters deleted my comment again.
@@u2mister17 Rest in peace, Thomas Matthew Crooks. You are a REAL PATRIOT and an American Hero! You will be missed!
@@u2mister17 Poor conspiracy teller lol!
Welfare Queens= tax breaks for the rich, corporate bailouts, military industrial complex ☹️
Rev. Barber is a wonderful human being who walks the talk every day of his life. God bless him.
Spot on, THANK you for speaking up.
VOTE 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Vote blue so kids can continue to have the right to medically change their gender like they do in Minnesota
@@BigJingaExactly! And Trump isn't lying! Black people have been voting Blue for 60+ years and nothing has changed for us overall economically, yet we are the single biggest reason they win! Add insult to injury, we then watch them literally hand over American tax money to people who aren't even U.S. citizens! Make it make sense!
Reverend Barber is one of only a handful of religious leaders I respect. He walks it like he talks it. If more religious people were like him, I might not be an atheist.
Finally someone is putting Dr. Rev. William Barber on regular media. I am reading his book now and it is revelatory yet rhapsodic.
F O R W A R D 💙
IMO-it’s so uplifting to hear the Reverend that poor people are present across races - not just targeting Black people in his speech. I hope over time, policies are enacted to help the poor where some starts in their own church.
Thank you!
I think Rev MLK Jr would be happy to know that he passed the torch to Rev Dr. Barber to carry on the fight for economic justice.
I’m sick of both parties period ☹️. There are poor people of all backgrounds. Thanks Rev. Barber for this. Race is a social construct!
I hear you. I don't vote party, I vote for, or against, people and the lives they've led, and their actions.
Hispanics, Blacks and women voting for Trump and J.D.Vance would be as if chickens decided against own self interests to vote for Colonel Sanders and KFC McNuggets
Depending on their income and religion of course. But mostly when people are not rich, they always tend to vote against themselves.
Yet Hispanics seem to flock to them under the guise of religion and family values. We need to explain it to them that they're being lied to. Others seem to do it out of either self loathing or acceptance from those who use to hang them🙄.
@@ConfusedBoombox-vu4ohOur education system is FUBAR and that's by design😡.
@@ConfusedBoombox-vu4ohdo they? What’s the spread on voters in the projects and/or public housing?
You got that right‼️‼️‼️‼️
Tell it!💙👍💙👍
Thank you, Reverend Barber. Your voice for Jesus in this age rings true. I hear Jesus in your heart, voice and words. I can see why Trump turns thinking and compassionate people away from Christianity, but you draw people back to Jesus because you have made your orbit holy with your embrace of those most afflicted and encumbered in our midst. You inspire people to join you.
We can unite and vote and try to break the Machine...🤔
Im voting 💙
Yessssss vote people blue as if your life depended upon it 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
The poor shouldn't be a dirty word in politics. I keep hearing politicians saying in speeches over and over again "the middle class" but not mentioning the poor! This guy is right; we are a large voting block and they *should* be trying to gain our votes! Also a big segment of the poor are elderly and disabled people on Social Security which pays less than the lowest paid job in America! I hear Kamala Harris talk about "working families" all the time. What about an older or disabled person who lives alone and can no longer work? Aren't they important? I already know what Trump thinks about us; "They should just die because...the expense." Kamala should jump in and claim this group and I bet her poll numbers would jump up notably! I have sent her a message to that effect. Hope she listens and takes the advice!
Poverty and struggle knows no color!
God bless seriously! ❤
This is the blood of the quiet part not spoken... We need to hear more of this 😢
Thank you Sir And Rev Barber speaking on lies and bring true power of God .!!! Humanity Maybe God keep you .!!!
Amen
What a Briliant man!
We don't see and hear enough of Barber.
I saw Dr. Barber on the Daily Show. He Is The Man. I wish him the best.
Thank you my brother GOD bless you ❤
I WONT STOP NOW!!!!, As a Republican, I am sick and tired of anything Trump and his lies; he has been complaining and whining for over 8 years now...WE ARE NOT GOING BACK AGAIN ....Kamala/Walz is the BEST WAY forward 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙........Please come out and Vote BLUE in all ballots💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙...
About time media listen! Now the Harris people need to have the Reverend speak at the DNC.
He's met with the Biden Harris administration
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I believe that she will get it done. She understands what needs to be done. Vote blue 💙 all the way down the ticket 💙
@lanitabrown. How will KH make this better if the border is open bringing in more people to work at lower wages therefore decreasing the living wage income? Make it make sense! This is what is happening.
Thank you Rev Barber for telling the truth.
I really wish Rev. Dr. Barber had a larger platform
Always the beautiful gentleman who makes us wiser. A national treasure.
THIS is what we should ALWAYS be talking about. All true, and some powerful words. We all need to amplify this message.
This is so very true, if all people of America who are in the situation of being poor and would all coalesce into one voice and not worry about who is getting more than the other and require equity for all. They would hold great sway over political figures.
Godspeed Rev🎉
Unfortunately, racist tropes are very ingrained in people's minds who aren't willing to open their minds to a different view. Undereducated and under informed people are either apathetic and don't vote or they're misinformed and vote against their own interests. It's a conundrum, but I'm glad to see this wonderful pastor speaking to it.
Everything. We will lose everything we have left. Dignity. Pride. Love. Humanity. Anything else they want to take.
Love the Truth 🎉❤ Mr Barber such insightnessfulness gives understanding to the narrative relating the poverty in America 🇺🇸 as it pits poor against poor based on race! Great 👍 truth!
Nancy Mace (or is it pronounced Karen?) brought out every racist trope she could think of on CNN this week.
I wish she wasn't so horrible.
Nancy Mace is an American hero. The way dems try to silence dissent is to say, " racist!"..
The poor can't join together to be a powerful force because they are poor and haven't the resources needed to bond together a message that would be heard.
Either the voices will be heard....or this empire will cease.....at this point....maybe needs to....🌝
@@norwoodsstokes3883nope it do t have to because of there is a dictatorship you will t have no chance.
@@amaradominique ....we're already under the corporate rule.....our government is a duopoly....we're still going to be at odds with the machine...🌝
I lived in NC for several years- hearing Rev. Barber speak has been one of the finer parts. Decent people should get platformed more often.
I love this guy! Never heard of him before, so thank you for bringing this to air.
We sure need to unite. WE THE PEOPLE
Make America trumpless Again.
Kamala 2024🎉.
Rev. Barber is the epitome of what a pastor should be. He delivers the message that Jesus Christ wanted his church to receive.
I have adored the great Rev. Dr. Barber ever since I first learned about him and I maintain that if we could get him into the White House, he'd be the black FDR.
"Getting rich off social services."
Definitely not a thing. Are there people who believe that?
Embarrassing....
Greetings from Europe
Rev. Barber... thank you, I wish more would see your Most powerful of Voices! Especially now. All your tireless Effort, the way will be blessed.... : )
“There’s class warfare, all right,” Mr. Buffett said, “but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.”
He already said it years ago. And he's right.
He had his 4 years, and both houses and still taxes went up. Except for his income level which went down.. what a surprise.
💙💙💙💙 Blue hearts for Ms Harris.
Mr. Pastor. Dr. William Barber reminds me a lot of himself, there’s none like him. What a brilliant man.
Dr. Martin Luther King was planning a poor person's march.
What I don't appreciate are those who now wanna jump on the wagon now that the work is done.
It's time for Black People in America to look out for one another now.
Too many nationalities have benefited on our hard work. Some mad bc we won't help them, that was very telling.
That has to end.
And yes, people make ALOT of money on poor people, especially the interest rates on credit cards. 39% interest is insane.
Save your money for what you want.
He's right!
A living wage is about $25 per hr. Although I'm VOTING BLUE UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT, I'M VOTING FOR THE FREEDOM FROM FASCISM. I'LL PRESSURE MY ELECTED OFFICIALS ONCE MADAME PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IS ELECTED!
I love Dr. Barber❤❤❤❤ he beats the tropes off of us and really bring up everything that matters!! Big love and big COMMON SENSE AND HEALING!! Bring on the joy!!
Rev. Dr. W.Barber and I share a birthday : August 30th so Happy Birthday, sir❤
Politicians should improve the society for all poor,middle class
The rich need to pay more taxes.
He said your schools are no good, but the first thing he wants to do is get rid of the department of education and turn it back over to the state that more than likely caused the problem in the first place
But Red states have the worst 10 adjusted per capita income in the country
And Blue states own the top 8 best list. (Wikipedia). Wyoming and North Dakota, manages 9 and 10 I guess living off grid has its advantages.
Combined GDP from blue counties is whopping 2x that of red counties. Wow…. 😮
They pay taxes that support the red states.
@@U.N.Spacy356TacticalFighterWinExcept California. Where it's probably 20x😅. That's mind boggling that one state is the fourth largest economy in the world🤯.
@@lynnrunningdeer7364and yet they have tent cities and apps to let you know where human 💩 is on the sidewalks. If California continues on their path, it won’t be seen as a desireable state. They are already losing their residents fleeing to southern states.
@@lynnrunningdeer7364for now. Corporations are packing up and leaving over the taxes and homeless.
I lov rev. Barber❤
What happened to the republican voters who said if trump was convicted, they wouldn’t vote for him???
I am reading White Poverty right now!
somehow we are the orators, narrators, protagonists AND antagonists in THEIR stories..
Good to hear a Christian who has not had his heart hardened by religion and greed.
I truly hope for as many times as this as been viewed some 💡 went on and made people curious….we’re in this together…Reagan calling black women “welfare queens” (which has been repeated throughout the world and is a disgusting term stereotype) along with countless other things he’s said and his policies I digress
We’re in this together! Fight for the right to live 🗳️
Best conversation! We need to have this point made everyday. Put it in a song, post it as a slogan! Make it known!
Canadian here....thank you sirs for such an eye opener... I really learned a lot and mean to pass it on.... we all have or are in poverty... even with a decent wage we have so much debt not from high living but just getting by.... this puts us in poverty..... thank you again
" Jesus was a beggar, he was rich in grace"! Joni Mitchell.
VITALLY important FACTS... Working Together Works!!! 🏆✊🏿✊🏽✊️✊🏻💙💙💙
Please please please, democratic campaigns, listen to this man!
The problem is not that we can never help the poor, there are sufficient ways to help the poor. The problem is we can never satisfy the rich.
This is Beautiful. Tell it like it is. I want to see the Reverend on every talk show,
That’s right Rev… William ! Thank you !! 👏👏👏👏 Where is your social media ? I need to find you ! lol Come on now… I’m sorry but the truth is the truth. There are needs that are not being met . Where are the child tax credits ??They definitely are needed at a time like this. What about dental programs for the less fortunate ? Because dental prices are very much unaffordable. What about car insurance ? The prices continue to spike. Don’t even get me started on grocery and gas prices. Lol Addressing all these issues can be a huge step in the right direction. Inflation went for the jugglers … ! We didn’t ask for Covid but its effects ripped through houses like a cyclone . Come on now…. ! All of this was a ripple effect on this country and needs to be addressed none stop 🛑 ! Thank you Rev…. May God continuous. blessings, strength, wisdom, peace, love and joy be upon you on this journey. We the people appreciate you very deeply for being our voice. In a time it is desperately needed. Thank you to all platforms who choose to address these issues ! 👏👏👏👏👏 God is definitely watching all of us ! 🙏
Love u Dr. Barber. U keep it 💯 and Velshi I've always loved how u bring the facts.
This needs more attention.
Thank you both. ❤❤❤❤❤
There are a thousand reasons for someone to be eligible for public assistance. 😢
That's the most unfortunate thing that poor folks don't vote when their vote collectively is the greatest thing they have to help support them and their families. Let's make sure folks get registered.
MTG has no power to call congess to do anything. Congress refers to both the Senate and the House of Representatives. As every American should know is they're separate entities. Legislation, Bills must pass both the House and the Senate in order to make it to the President to sign and become law. MTG doesn't seem to know the most basic facts about our system of government.
AMEN
It is easy to see why there is so much poverty in America; the wealth of the country has been and continues to be redistributed to the ultra wealthy. If all the money goes to them, there is nothing left to go into the impoverished communities of this country. When reporters interview the infamous billionaires (or even the not so infamous) please ask them, "How much more money do you need? And, Why?
This man is an angel on earth, GOD bless him.
It didn’t much for them to believe the lie. They always looking for a way to blame us for something.