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I once met a white man with these super long, awesome dreadlocks, so I complimented him about them. He kindly said thank you, but what he said after was actually very enlightening. What he said was: the dreadlocks aren’t just a hairstyle, but something far greater and more precious to him. He explained that he viewed his hair as a tangible symbol of the experience and development he, himself, underwent in his life. For as his dreadlocks grew over the years, he too grew physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually along with them, for both his hair and his life experience are both part of him. While the experience is taken forward through the intangible nature of his memories and personal growth, his hair could physically stay with him as a reminder of where he was and how far he’s come. Anyway, Your statements are very intelligent and very well presented. I love your arguments and the way you cite examples from so many cultures. You’re incredibly informative and thoughtful.
dreadlocks are just gross from a sanitary perspective. No matter who wears them it just stinks. It's crazy to justify not wanting to wash hair by "experience and development".
People who say "race doesn't matter" then criticize some people for having a hairstyle whilst being fine with others are hypocrites with double standards
Lmao just like blm fighting for "racial equality" and then creating spaces only for black people. Or literally Nicki Minaj talking about white women apparently taking their culture even though she has unnatural straightened, blonde hair
daffodil bread that’s not what they were talking about lol straight hair is genetics, not culture. Straight blonde hair doesn’t only belong to white people and isn’t a cultural hairstyle.
@@viv9239 yeah I know I phrased it wrong sorry, but my point is that Nicki Minaj doesn't have natural straight hair (or at least im sure she doesn't and I apologise if im wrong) and she died her hair blonde and had it straightened but people don't consider that to be cultural appropriation
daffodil bread I get what you’re saying, but the difference is that straight blonde hair doesn’t have any cultural significance. However, I think as long as you respect the culture it comes from, you can definitely use elements of that culture which is where I think some people get mad over nothing. Because there have been so many people who respect the culture and they get labelled as “cultural appropriation” by ignorant “woke” people
@@sebastianstewart6894 he means as in he is tribal but he isn't in it anymore bc he doesn't follow the tradition of no elder wearing dreads so he isnt the tribe not by choice but doesn't mean he isnt tribal anymore
When people live together, their cultures get mixed up. It's a sign of unity, not of thievery. So let's concentrate on the things, that bring us together and fight the things, that may divide us. Love and peace for everyone.
That's the thing - when you come across people or places that are not the same as you/yours, you find that they like to share. They'll share their food, their music, their religions and customs, their clothes, their jewellery. Why are we then as white people called racist or thieves because we embrace it and think it's beautiful? There's a difference between appropriation and appreciation and I wish people would learn it...
Go for it- it’ll look great. Your Celt and Viking ancestors wore dreads so why shouldn’t you? They don’t belong to one race and you should wear them if you want to! 🥰
As someone with Scottish heritage, I get confused by this idea because my ancestors wore dreadlocks before they ever saw a person from Africa. Love this guy's take on it and you can tell he just sees people as people and that we are all one group: humans
Yeah im black and ofc white people can have dreads I actually encourage you guys to wear them more. Dreads are a style of hair all races can wear thats what makes them so beautiful
"Cultural appropriation" is one of the worst terms ever created. The human race wouldn't have survived if we didn't share with each other; culture, technology, religion, etc.. We don't appropriate different cultures into ours, we appreciate them.
I think it's difficult, because some things are actually appropriated, like Native American head dresses on Halloween. It's just weird to wear those things when they obviously have a very important meaning to people of a certain culture and that is just ignored. Those Halloween costumes are also not sold by those people. I think we can agree on that.
@@Meli-ul9zt But it's like Kris says in the video; dreadlocks is not an exclusive black hairstyle - any hair, if left uncombed, will dread. By your definition I should consider myself lucky, since the melatonin level in my skin differs from that of a black person (although I'm 1/16 Jamaican). I've certainly not gained anything from being white, on the contrary, I feel I'm constantly being judged, solely because of my skin colour. Now, I cannot speak for all of Europe, and certainly not for America, but here in Scandinavia, it's not that bad. Yes, there's always the odd case of someone being discriminated based on their skin colour, but I don't think it's that bad. I've told everyone at my work, I'm getting new dreads done this summer. Of course, not everyone likes it, but what are they gonna do? It's just fucking hair. As long as I look presentable and do my job, they don't complain. They could fire me for it, but then my union would have a field day. This has nothing to do with the "privilege" of my skin colour. I'm not saying people shouldn't question their behaviour towards black people, but it's not all about skin colour.
@Kenpachi Zaraki we here in India hype people up when they participate in our culture. Wear a saree or a lenhnga, participate in our dances. Celebrate our festivals. As long as its done respectfully we love it.
Fun story: This Video is already 4 years old and this week a white female musician got excluded from a upcoming concert, because she is wearing dreadlocks. ^^ This was happening in germany. The concert should have been along to a demonstration for awareness for the climate change. Now we are arguing about this topic, while everything has already been said about it…. I like your statement and I am happy that we share the same opinion :)
@@Gigachad-mc5qz if you hate FFF because of this silly group of one town, you may have not been understanding how important FFF is and that there are many people inside FFF who think about dreads like the guy in this wonderful video.
Totally unrelated and I mean it in a purely platonic way, but you're a very handsome and well-spoken man and this clothing and hair really suits you. The beauty of humanity is really in our diversity. Peace
I believe that's a daishiki? It's a very colorful traditional African garb worn by men and women mostly in western Africa now, though I'm sure they're everywhere if you look hard enough.
So I am a black woman who have started locs 3 weeks ago. My boyfriend who is white absolutely loves them. So you know what I did? Put one in his hair too. He has naturally curly hair, and his hair locs us anyway because he’s lazy haha. Culture is meant to be shared. ❤️
Ashlie B this is common sense. We are all born free and can do whatever the hell we want. As long as you’re not hurting anyone you don’t have a say in how I speak, dress or express myself.
I have dreadlocks and when i meet one of my gfs friend she said i was racist bc i had dreds then i asked her if its racist to eat with chopsticks and she said no how tf that works
Bro, no offense to you or your girl, but her friend is a walking bag of stupid. Coming from a black man, you are not racist for having locs and I hope they grow healthy
Even If it was culturally wrong, that doesn't make you racist. For example wearing a "Indian costume" without know that its wrong would make you ignorant not racist. But dreadlocks are not either of those
Poseidon Z Hello! I've been looking for that profile picture maker for years now... may I please know what app you used to create your profile picture? I used it back in 2016 obsessively but I don't remember what it was called :(
Does a Japanese man who wears a "western" suit and tie "appropriate" white culture? Does a Nigerian man who plays a trumpet or piano "appropriate" European culture? Does a French Canadian going to a Mexican restaurant "appropriate" Latino culture by having a meal? This is all too ridiculous and the people who have whined about it tend to whine about EVERYTHING.
there are Japanese men and woman that pays US$ 150 dollars to have deadlocks in Tokyo. .... they are trying to imitate black hip hopsters and Jamaican musicians..... I think Vikings had deadlocks too but its a little different when I saw on a movie.. just saying....
ANYONE can use ANYTHING real dreads, fake dreads, whatever!! This generation is sick, full of rules and regulations. You guys fight for freedom of expression but create rules for everyone. Agree with you!! People need to go do something productive, the world is falling apart and they still think about other people's business? Sick of it!
I think that what is actually offensive is to claim that dreadlocks are only for "Black people", like if all "black people" are... the same? It's insulting when there's so much diversity inside such a gigantic community. It's like saying that sushi is only for Asians or that only Latin Americans can dance merengue... a statement born from ignorance.
Yes! Love this! 🙌🏻❤️ as a white person same goes for us saying blonde hair or straight hair is only for us. Personally I’m goth so I don’t care what you look like. Be black or white. Wear you hair how you want. Share the love. ❤️❤️❤️
I heard of a young white woman who was raised in a black household, getting crapped on by members of the public, for the dreadlocks her adopted mother put in her hair. It was her culture because it’s how she was raised. In my humble opinion, too many people feel entitled to comment on subjects when they don’t have full possession of the facts. My family brought me up to keep my nose out of other peoples business.
exactly. if people were to look into the origin of dreadlocks they would understand that everyone wore dreadlocks at a time in their history. they mean different things to everyone and they are special because of that. taking that from someone is just wrong being completely honest. no matter where they originated they were worn by everyone.
There's such a backwards mindset in the US that culture it's only tied to the race of the person, it's disgusting. In all the other countries, cultures are unifying, and you don't have to have the same skin color to share a culture.
As they should! I live in a small town in NC and my white boyfriend has them and people in Walmart stare so hard. It doesn’t bother him anymore but when I had mine Idk it used to trigger me because it wasn’t just white people giving dirty looks because they thought he was a pot head. It was also African Americans. They sometimes tell him to cut them off his head and call him racist. Same thing for me especially from black women. Babe never got locks to offend anyone and his hair looks amazing with locks. He’s had them for 2 years. But he also gets really positive comments from both!
Hit em with that truth! Thank you for this. I'm so tired of hearing people complain that hairstyles are cultural appropriation. There is such a difference between making fun of someone's culture and disrespecting it as opposed to actually liking it and wanting to wear it because you like and respect it.
Yeah 100% this is how we develop as a human race spreading ideas and trends. If we segregate ourselves on what our hair can be or clothes we wear we wont move to a less divided world.
Can people learn their languages which are not native to them? Can non-black people listen rap? Can non-arabs be muslim? Can white people learn history of Africa? Can white people have dreadlocks? It's like a Monty Python episode
@@dm_for_feetpics9009 I’ve agued since childhood that Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan is technically a rap song, if not even one of the first instances of one. From the rapid delivery of lyrics, having few instances of dynamic melodic quality in the vocals. Topically it’s pretty consistent with certain rap tropes that manifested later, too.
Except its not imitation lmao, white people and almost every culture in the world had developed dreads and braids. Its just the black community grasping at straws trying desperately to get an identity for itself which is sad.
@@christopherandersson5082 lmao nah. Blacks have a culture, and you can see how popular our styles of clothing, music, hairstyles, and other aspects of it around the world. Its whites that are grasping for straws trying to take aspects of different minority cultures now that the eye is no longer on them, and now that the world no longer worships the ground white people walk on. Have a good day.
@@kameronsims3138 I agree, their culture is so much more than a hairstyle, except I don't think it's whites grasping for straws- it's a genuinely good hairstyle and if you like it, it doesn't matter what colour your skin is. Culture is so much deeper than a hairstyle
I came to the comments to see if anyone said something about how this sucked them in. I'd absolutely love to sit down and talk to this man, he's very calming and like you said, hypnotic.
And everyone trying to spread hurt then wonders why things aren’t getting better. Like let people do what they want and focus on yourself and spread-only joy
Thank you so much, I am a white person from Germany. I had my first dreadlocks when I was 14 , I was forced to take them out when I was 16 because i was told it’s inappropriate and I wouldn’t find a job with them. I was always a misfit and tried to stay away from the ‚normal‘ society for its crude worldview. I now, 16 years later have my dreads back for about 6 years, and it’s important for me to show that it’s a regular hairstyle which doesn’t define your professionalism in any way.Let’s unite as humanity and don’t look on the points which separate us.THIS is what is important. There have been so many prejudices and still are in this world, and we can only break them apart by showing that those are nothing more but ghosts from the past. Thank you so much for your video.
Presented straight from the soul. Thank you for this my fellow African brother. We as black people need to stop the conversation of "culture appropriation" . It only causes division and more tension between groups of people. In such times we need unity. Yes imitation is the best form of flattery. More people with dreds will make it more acceptable in society. Thank you for showing us solutions rather than creating fires. I am Bantu representing UG.
Yes! I agree. I think if more people have something, such as dreads, it becomes more normalized and accepted. If that happens then people will stand up to bosses, if faced with the choice of job or hair, and will more likely have support from co-workers and such. It can become a discussion and something tackled as an issue. I think this world is beautiful because of so many cultures and the sharing of them...the mixing of them. I think it shines a light on things which wouldn't be seen...shows how amazing other cultures and things are...and makes them acceptable. personally I'd love to get braids done, I've wanted to have my hair done in braids since I was in high school and I saw them on a few people.
pammy kiwi And the real reason elite whites stopped having dreads and braids in because of the workplace. Whites adopted the suit and tie and short haircut to be a professional uniform to avoid workplace distractions.
this is true ,if we all stopped trying to fight for what we want just for our selves as different races then everything would be better we wouldn't constantly be at eachothers throats,we wouldnt have racism or any other issues like it ,if we all took away all these things that are okay only to specific races and all the stereotypes that come with being of a specific race then surely the world would be a better place right?
This video is helping give me the courage to try something new and different, and not be scared to try. It does seem sad that we still have to have conversations about something as basic as hair, and how people want to wear it, so I'm glad that this video continues to speak the truth that we are all one people and should embrace our differences and similarities!
Thank you for your actually sane answers! So many cultures have dreadlocks. I'm white, or rather Celtic, which have a long history of dreads. I have 2 dreads at the back of my head even For something to be appropriation: 1. It has to be a closed culture 2. It has to harm the original culture So feather headdresses are best example here. But something all humans can do? Never appropriation It's like claiming copyright on something in public domain And yes! Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery! And sharing cultures is so important for diversity too. This appropriation craziness only breeds segregation Like saying learning another language is appropriation? Wtf lol that's only going to increase your appreciation for other cultures and people It's a scapegoat, distracting from actual racism and discrimination!
@Brazilian Goddess the Irish where considered "dirty drunks" and "white N*****s" at least here in the states. The Scott's where treated a bit better but they have been routinely trampled by other governments (mostly British)
This is such a beautiful message. Thank you so much for this. I am on my second neglect dread journey and received a lot of hate due to my hair because of cultural appropriation and in the work place. It has been a wonderful journey and this message you have given has moved me deeply. You are such a beacon of light.
You know i hopped frieght trains from 2003 to 2014 i rode my last train . But i was homeless for a lot of years and i had long dreads for about 6 of those years and am Hispanic and white mix . I dont remember ever being ridiculed about my hair. for no job and begging- sure . for being extremly smelly - yes people didnt like my offensive body odor. It seems to be kind of new or maybe i was just so used to being screamed at to get a job and even when i hitched rides or came out of wilderness hikes i was always on the move some of my best meals came out of dumpsters and no matter what any one ever said or yelled at me or any of my life on the road you cant be consumed about what others think because at the end of the day you have to be true to you and no one else unless you have a kid or dog or something that needs to be cared for. Other then that head high and keep doin you no matter what . Enjoy your hair sorry i got off topic
ashely earthchild It's not cultural appropriation of any sort, dreads are as much a part of white culture as they are of black culture, only morons without any knowledge of history think that they only belong to one race.
This is so amazing. Your voice has so much power. I’ve been obsessed with black hairstyles because I connect through hair, wanting to do people’s hair. I’ve never worked with black hair but I have a couple of my friends who have offered to let me experiment with their hair and learn to braid. I also wanted to do cornrows because it uses all the hair, and I’ve had meltdowns (since I have autism) that have caused me to cut my hair and then I’m upset I have nothing to do, but then the style is there for me to work with. My very first friend would wear braids in Kindergarten and I remember feeling jealous because my mother didn’t know how to do it and I was obsessed with them for such a long time. Plus cornrows look badass no matter who wears them, it’s a beautiful style. Thank you so much for this, you’re absolutely amazing ❤️
@@shayzadg I know it wasn't the point of the video and my comment is not important, but I just thought because the video was about hair, his hair should be pointed out in a positive way ☺️
yeah but here what pisses me off norweigians, swedes, and danish tribes used too dreadlock there hair, therefore dreads aren't Solely an African Tradition
Bless You Kris!! As a half German half Hispanic man I'm growing my hair out to have dreadlocks one day. Embracing other cultures, whether it's life style or music or fashion...hair and clothing, Embracing a different aspect of another culture isn't just flattery...it's Love 🥹💗💓💗
i completely agree with everything he says, though i'd also like to add the fact that nearly every culture wore dreadlocks at some point. The Celts, Germanic tribes, Vikings, etc.
@Jelly To give you an analogy, I''m Greek, and I wouldn't be offended by a woman who tries to pull off the Grecian style. That wouldn't make sense. I don't know, maybe I have the Pollyanna syndrome and I like to see people get along :)
1. European cultures (and other continents) also had dreadlocks and multiple hairstyles 2. All cultures are part of human culture 3. It's impossible to "own" culture 4. It's a great thing people have the freedom to adapt certain cultural ways, traditions and ideas if they feel attracted to it
Right! Plus, wayyyyy far back in time, we all came from the same continent regardless, and we should accept the world for the beautiful array of different cultures, religions, clothing, customs, foods, people, etc. We all are unique, and there are many parallels in many different cultures. Whether similar clothing, hair, makeup or paint, religions, customs, etc. The world would be hella boring if no culture evolved and we all ended up being the same!
The romans wrote about vikings having dreadlocks. Roman scibes documented it. The slavs from europe had dreadlocks. Many white cultures had dreadlocks. The celts and early scotts clans had dreadlocks.
most people know dreads are not an exclusive hairstyle its the styling of the dreads and the disposition of the person wearing it lol most black people dont bat an eye if its clearly not from their culture
A lot of people say "just because one person doesn't get hurt with cultural appropriation doesn't mean all their people are fine" yes, and not because someone gets offended doesn't mean all the people are offended. Yes it's not "just hair" but food isn't food either, rice was very important for Japanese people during their history and is also linked to a painful history, but I don't see anyone complaining about that
@meh meh to respect their culture in atleast a basic level. If you are going to japan you shouldnt disrespect the spiritual and traditional cultures of the japanese people. Take off your shoes before entering someone's house. Don't put your chopsticks up right on left over rice. Be respectful toward your visitors even if you don't believe in it yourself it is just being polite.....
@meh meh I mean....it isn't dumb to not know standard manners in terms of chopsticks, taking off shoes etc. People make mistakes and sometimes go blindly on incident. Especially if you aren't japanese and have zero info about japanese culture. Also on your second point, mind naming a few you'd "shit on"? Like what kind of culture that deserve being shat on?
@UClvIw0dQrPAUBDuctWiuNOA .....that is some disturbing yet true aspects. But although this does disturb me I wouldn't disrespect it. Just because you find a certain aspect of the culture disturbing doesn't mean you should disrespect. It isn't exactly hurting any person nor anyone's friends and family
My son is white & has free form dreads, what can I say he’s free to not brush his hair if he wants, they form naturally & there is no end in sight, sometimes other kids give him shit… it breaks my heart
No culture has absolute claim on anything, we are just humans doing human things, sometimes that just happens to be what other humans do. This does not apply to heavy drinking and Eastern Europeans, that's their thing because the people copying it usually die
Yes but since im white say i were to wear a native American head dress people will call me racist for cultural appropriation when i just want to wear something that looks cool af without having any racist undertones to it .
I'm white... I have over 3 ft long dredd locks! All natural,there beautiful and clean ,I wash them every week up to twice. I had a " black" women from Jamaica come up to me years ago and tell me I inspired her to grow her dreads back:)
Its a debate not everyone is ready to have. It’s not because SOME black people did it that that it IS black. It’s not the same for every pl. it’s nuanced. Like every fkn thng in the world.
I was born and raised in Africa, lived in many places there. The only ones of my dark skinned friends who had dreadlocks were the rastafarians. They cared more about your attitude and showing respect to one another than how you chose to style your hair. Thanks for the video, it’s very reasonable m.
@@captaindred342 a true rasta is always kind and peaceful- especially to people that dont know the truth about JAH. The ones you met were more likely raggamuffins- rastas that are not actively practicing their faith and are a little bit "rude boy" even
I agree. But the yorubas in Nigeria do have dreadlocks though. It’s called “dada”. I’ve seen it often amongst school kids, not really adults. Don’t exactly know why.
Travis Roe ik I feel like in the 50s and 60s so many black people fought to be equal and now all these people want to like separate themselves from others
Exactly, this ignorant bullshit is an American thing. Africans have absolutely no problem with whites wearing dreads or any so-called "appropriation". But America-centricism make people think this is a black vs white thing.
I could listen to u talk all day! I FELT u speak to me. I think that’s the most powerful video Iv seen on my hair pages. Ty for sharing and spreading love! 🖤
my dad is black mama is white and I have dreadlocks but had other black people I don't know come up to me and say I'm not black enough to have it. your video just gave me my self-esteem back 👍
Use are free to have your own opinion mine was that this video meant a lot to me that's all not everyone has the same upbringing as a kid so you can't lecture me on how I feel . .
Racism is a disease and it's not only limited to caucasian people. Racism is a problem within every race and culture. And it's the one thing that stops people from bonding with each other. It makes me sad that it's still a thing and it'll stay a thing for many years to come unfortunately 😟.
Luna X biracial people aint black Stupid. He's half and half. DNA does not lie. It doesn't matter how he looks to you or anyone else. Dreads are for anyone.
Great video! Highly intelligent man. Thank you! I had a conversation this morning with a young white store clerk on the topic of so-called “cultural appropriation.” I am a black woman who was wearing a colorful scarf tied around my head in the manner similar to an African woman’s headdress. She admired it and wistfully stated that she wished SHE could wear one like it. I stated, “ Of course, you can wear one. Why not?” She hesitated and shrugged saying, “Well...” It took me a few seconds to grasp what she wanted to say. Then I spoke it for her: “ You mean the whole “cultural appropriation nonsense?” She seemed grateful that her meaning was both understood and spoken by ME. So, we -along with a white woman customer who was waiting her turn - were able to enter into dialogue freely about how stupid we thought the very term “cultural appropriation” is. I encouraged her to go on CZcams and watch some scarf-wrapping videos so she could see that woman of color did not have any copyright on head wraps. I told her that “cultural appropriation” is as old as human migration from one region of the world to another. Then I jokingly painted a picture of boatloads of Indian and Korean women coming over here to snatch back their straight hair offf the heads of black and white women who wear weaves and wigs made from their hair. I told her she has the right to wear whatever she wishes, because we are ALL expressing cultural appropriation in one form or another. It goes way beyond scarves and dreadlocks. It’s about freedom to decide how to dress, groom, and decorate oneself expressing our God-given free will without interference from someone who can’t seem to use whatever intelligence they DO have to apply it to matters that concern THEMSELVES! 😉 The ONLY way for us ALL to escape being accused of cultural appropriation is. for us ALL to strip naked and go find a fig tree, pull off a leaf, and cover our crotches with it. Doesn’t the “Good Book” indicate that the fig leaf was the FIRST outfit Adam and Eve made when they realized they were naked?😁 From there I believe they reportedly made themselves some clothes from animal skins. I imagine the other animals - if they could have talked- were probably grumbling about how those humans wearing animal skins were guilty of cultural appropriation, and why couldn’t they just stick to wearing the hairy skin that the Creator gave them? . Was that, perhaps, the first documented case of cultural appropriation? 🤔 Yawk yawk🤪 By the way, it isn’t only human HAIR that will dread. The FUR of Long-haired cats ( like Persians) and dogs ( like Afghans) will dread too if not groomed. Live and let live😇
Kris McDred doesn’t just mean that we all came from the same culture?, because well it’s “natural” through just being human. I don’t think “cultures” exist, at least not in the way you think they do, perhaps there’s only 1 culture. And that. is being human. We have to stop looking at people as individualized sections (color,look of an individual example)“black people”that generalize an entire people. So although I respect your opinions very greatly, and I do believe you are an educated caring person, when you said “we need to solve our own problems” I feel like we as people should help each other. Each one can Teach one. It’s not “your problem” it’s everybody’s. Also I am also getting dreads soon (can’t wait, very excited) hope they look dope!!! Btw your dreads look dope asf bro, they look 👍
Okay first of all that was really fun to read. And heartwarming. Just reading it, I felt hugged by you. Your energy is warm and nurturing. And you have a talent for living and recapturing the moment that really takes the listener there. Good point about the Fig Leaf and the animal skins. And you're right about not only humans dreading up, I had horses for many years and they definitely get dreads once their hair gets longer and starts twisting up on itself. Bless you and bless how awesome you choose to be. Thank you.
The funny thing is we Africans don’t care! 🤷🏿♀️ This ideology often stems from Black Americans who for the most part, don’t even know a lot about their African heritage, or the culture. A lot of them don’t even want to be associated with Africa because of its current poor state, and the media representation of us, but use the ‘heritage and root cards’ for argument and agitation basis.😒
@@tracylockett8657 it’s a two-way street. If you’re going to prohibit them from taking from African culture, then we shouldn’t take from theirs. I guarantee you not everyone would be comfortable with sticking to only the African way of dressing (Cause as beautiful as our attires can be, they can also be quite heavy and too hot for some weathers), same goes with weaves and ‘human hairs’. The world is changing, everyone is mixing, no one can do anything to stop it. Gotta live with it.
My father, who is Jamaican, has dreadlocks. One time he did twists on my hair and I went to school like that bcuz I mean they looked good. This blk girl said that I'm trying time act blk and that I'm appropriating blk culture. Like sis. Mind ya business. Its my hair. My hair is 3c. Putting it in twists is the easiest thing to do.
america has a terrible education system by design, these are just symptoms. idk if it was supposed to be like that so lower classes are more eased to join the army and think less or that the wealthy control the poor more easily. all of this cultural appropriation bullshit is heavily racist and putting barriers between different cultures. it's like everyone has to stay in their corner and everyone only gets to do shit that their people came up with. it's a hard stop for modern civilization and i don't understand who started this movement. they did not mean well.
My friends father was half black and when he mentioned he was part black , a black girl in our class got pissed. His sister looked mixed, his brother had blond hair and blue eyes and he looked like was tanned
It made me so upset seeing a post of this girl getting constant hate on her page, because she had a DREAM CATCHER. I FELT SO BAD FOR HER she even buy it from a store, she has a native american family friend who she made it with. She learned about why it was important to culture. She appreciated us, not appropriated. I loved her approach to learning on cultures. It amazes and sickens me how people were angered by it.
The problem is that most people who have dream catchers don't know shit about what it means, it's just a decoration, and it's wrong. So people jump to conclusion everytime they see a white person with one.
@@drnanard9605 To be fair, dream catchers are kinda nice. So if you do not know the meaning behind it, it really does looks like some lovely decoration for the ignorant. But that does not make it bad. And if people really do have a issue with white people not knowing the meaning, then why not let them know, instead of being rude for no reason.
My grandmother called them elflocks. She was Irish as all hell. Her best friend was the African American widow that lived next door to her. This was well before it was "acceptable" to have friends of different races. It helped that neither my grandmother nor Ms. Ellise took no guff from anyone.
The “cultural appropriation” crowd that argue how you can and can not style your hair make me cringe. I don’t care who wants dreads or braids for that matter, I’m not a gatekeeper and I don’t claim it as mine.
Can nonGermanic people wear pants? Do you have to be Dutch to enjoy a doughnut? Is it wrong for you school orchestra to have someone who isn't of Italian origin play the violin? It's difficult to travel somewhere like Japan, using someone else's language has to be cultural appropropriation.
No one can claim a hairstyle. It's as simple as that. Dreads, cornrows, braids, whatever have been part of other cultues as well long before they even met any black africans. And if anyone where to claim hairstyles then why not also claim clothing or language or science and technology for that matter? It's just stupid.
As an African, we have never cared. Any caucasian can walk into a salon and get their hair braided any sort of way. Knotless braids are especially easy to do on straight hair.
It needed to be said. Thank you for sticking up for the locks and for loving others. Wigs, weaved hair, braids, straight and curled, we all have done it at one time or another in history… fashions come and go, so why not express yourself… thank you again… it felt like a hug
Respect to this dude. I'm super happy that everyone can have locks .. because my locks are roughly 4 1/2 feet long and I'm a white dude. Race shouldn't matter when it comes to anything. If you bleed red your part of my family
@@noelleirina5628 driscrimination results of sepertating races. You make a difference between white and black people, which leads to people to giving specific races specific rights and withhold them from others That's how I view it :)
There is historical evidence to suggest that some European vikings wore their hair in dreadlocks. Like my man here says, it's a natural occurrence and not only a black culture thing but is found in the heritage of almost every culture. I just got into an argument today with someone who told me that it was racist for white people to have dreadlocks and that's what brought me here. Respect for anyone who's real on the topic of "cultural appropriation" and not just repeating what they've heard other people say.
Obsodaut could you send a link or something to that evidence? As far as I know, vikings where known for washing often and combing their hair, so vikings having dreadlocks seems rather off
@@simplymoonchild3908 Show me proof? i know some had matted some had dreads some had just long straight hair im talking about viking i dont know about celts or other and i cant speek something that i dont know about there is difference between us
df df ....🤦🏽♀️ sorry, but I forgot to ask my father to ask his great grandfather’s father to take photos or writings of his grandfather’s father’s ancestors for proof.
I originally saw the title of this video and It immediately made me very frustrated because I'm so tired of all the racial division and racial appropriation nonsense between people. I avoided this video but it popped up multiple times on my recommended list so I said, "alright..I'm going to give this video a chance, maybe try to understand where he's coming from". I watched it and, to my surprise, It was so refreshing to hear your message of truth on this subject. I give you my respect. God bless you.
@@ivanparker8438 Just because humans are fucking dumb and can't learn from centuries of slavery and death, doesn't mean there is more races. We only use titles as white, black, Asian and so on and so forth, as our ETHNICITY, which is just how we describe ourselves. We are all just one huge race tho, HUMANS.
Was thinking about doing my hair and seen your video again so I watch yet again. Never gets old. Still love hearing your passion for what's wrong and right or misunderstood. Thank you.
I came here to listen to this man’s opinion on white people with dreadlocks and what I got was an Anthropology/Ethnography lesson... I’m far from disappointed.
Im mexican, one thing that people don't know about my culture is that Aztec Warriors would wear dreads to show their place of power. Its kinda interesting.
that is totally right also " cultural appropiation" is complete bullshit, taking elements from other culture is not racism. I may wear clothes from another culture not because racism but because i like the way the people of that culture dresses.
As a Jamaican I've never seen or heard another Jamaican complaining about white people with dreads. We don't care. It's all love!
Jamaican's are so laid back. Is it possible for them to complain about anything?
@@coolcpa3321 they complain about gays and womens rights alot lol
@oscar watson i live there .. its a problem ... tell me more about places and people you dont know..
I fucking love jamicans bro so much love and yet so much violence all at the same time 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@oscar watson u can't be homophobic unless u fear them smh
Don’t mistake the tone of his voice as anger, that’s passion!
Beautiful respectful passion
actually he has a really likeable voice
Yessir ✊🏽
i didn't think it in that way but fr guys that's passionate, not angry
Well said!
"Do your research; I've done mine."
I wish more people had the bravery to say this.
Same
I wish more people had the bravery to do their research.
Same here. People always want you to provide them with everything but can't do the thinking on their own.
I once met a white man with these super long, awesome dreadlocks, so I complimented him about them. He kindly said thank you, but what he said after was actually very enlightening. What he said was: the dreadlocks aren’t just a hairstyle, but something far greater and more precious to him. He explained that he viewed his hair as a tangible symbol of the experience and development he, himself, underwent in his life. For as his dreadlocks grew over the years, he too grew physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually along with them, for both his hair and his life experience are both part of him. While the experience is taken forward through the intangible nature of his memories and personal growth, his hair could physically stay with him as a reminder of where he was and how far he’s come.
Anyway, Your statements are very intelligent and very well presented. I love your arguments and the way you cite examples from so many cultures. You’re incredibly informative and thoughtful.
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I BELIEVE I MET THAT SAME MAN WE TOOK A PHOTO.
He sounds like a right prick.
dreadlocks are just gross from a sanitary perspective. No matter who wears them it just stinks. It's crazy to justify not wanting to wash hair by "experience and development".
"Do your research, I've done mine" I love him already.
Thanks
Now this one surpassed his asshole, he's researching the '' bowl-movements of the slave that stayed with Massa' ''
People who say "race doesn't matter" then criticize some people for having a hairstyle whilst being fine with others are hypocrites with double standards
Word!!! 🔥
Lmao just like blm fighting for "racial equality" and then creating spaces only for black people. Or literally Nicki Minaj talking about white women apparently taking their culture even though she has unnatural straightened, blonde hair
daffodil bread that’s not what they were talking about lol straight hair is genetics, not culture. Straight blonde hair doesn’t only belong to white people and isn’t a cultural hairstyle.
@@viv9239 yeah I know I phrased it wrong sorry, but my point is that Nicki Minaj doesn't have natural straight hair (or at least im sure she doesn't and I apologise if im wrong) and she died her hair blonde and had it straightened but people don't consider that to be cultural appropriation
daffodil bread I get what you’re saying, but the difference is that straight blonde hair doesn’t have any cultural significance. However, I think as long as you respect the culture it comes from, you can definitely use elements of that culture which is where I think some people get mad over nothing. Because there have been so many people who respect the culture and they get labelled as “cultural appropriation” by ignorant “woke” people
“I may sound sophisticated but I’m tribal to the core” you can be both brother don’t be apologetic 🙌🏿
👏 👏 👏
That was a powerful phrase
That's a great phrase but it's stupid after all your not in a tribal society anymore.
@@sebastianstewart6894 he means as in he is tribal but he isn't in it anymore bc he doesn't follow the tradition of no elder wearing dreads so he isnt the tribe not by choice but doesn't mean he isnt tribal anymore
Yep.
I think this is a good slogan for this issue:
“It’s not your hair, what the hell do you care?”
I love this.
My body my choice also counts for you hairstyle
Speak it!
People just like to be offended on behalf of others. It helps them ignore their own short comings.
I want a movie main character inspired by this man. The eloquence, the charm, the intelligence AND the dreadlocks. What a gem
Check out Anansi from "American gods". Quite a different style, but similar charisma.
@@tenarzatuanu3738 Been meaning to watch that show. I love the legend of Anansi, didn't know he was a character in it!
@@vollmond9342 do read the books, "American Gods" and "The boys of Anansi", which takes place in the same universe. They are incredible ❤
If the main character is perfect there's no story to be told
King harrow from Dragon Prince actually looks and acts a lot like him, and they actually have similar personalities !
The weirdest thing is how people somehow all of a sudden think they can tell everyone else what they can and can't do.
The joys of Social Media.
Lol
Oppression is trending right now
People say all kinds of things. You've got to decide what's worth listening to, and what's worth ignoring.
It has been done for centuries what do you mean?
When people live together, their cultures get mixed up. It's a sign of unity, not of thievery. So let's concentrate on the things, that bring us together and fight the things, that may divide us. Love and peace for everyone.
It's called multiculture and it's what everybody whining about cultural appropriation is also aiming for. Conflicting.
The point is that many cultures had dreads. Cultural appropriation is garbage in general.
This is probably the best thing I’ve read on the internet.... ever
Bullshit
That's the thing - when you come across people or places that are not the same as you/yours, you find that they like to share. They'll share their food, their music, their religions and customs, their clothes, their jewellery. Why are we then as white people called racist or thieves because we embrace it and think it's beautiful? There's a difference between appropriation and appreciation and I wish people would learn it...
I am a 48 yr old white male and I am about to get dreadlocks. Thank you my brother peace and Love
Cut them off
Go for it- it’ll look great. Your Celt and Viking ancestors wore dreads so why shouldn’t you? They don’t belong to one race and you should wear them if you want to! 🥰
As someone with Scottish heritage, I get confused by this idea because my ancestors wore dreadlocks before they ever saw a person from Africa. Love this guy's take on it and you can tell he just sees people as people and that we are all one group: humans
ALBANNACH!!!
Its the same with the germanic anglo saxons they wore dreads along with the celts, probably from when they intergrated
Yeah im black and ofc white people can have dreads I actually encourage you guys to wear them more. Dreads are a style of hair all races can wear thats what makes them so beautiful
I think it's the same with braids/cornrows and Vikings.
im welsh and i think the same thing, im disgusted honestly. i want to be able to connect with my culture too
"Do your research, I've done mine". Brilliant.
"Cultural appropriation" is one of the worst terms ever created. The human race wouldn't have survived if we didn't share with each other; culture, technology, religion, etc.. We don't appropriate different cultures into ours, we appreciate them.
I think it's difficult, because some things are actually appropriated, like Native American head dresses on Halloween. It's just weird to wear those things when they obviously have a very important meaning to people of a certain culture and that is just ignored. Those Halloween costumes are also not sold by those people.
I think we can agree on that.
Hans Martin Hammer beautifully written ✨💚
@@Lea-ep1bi Well, and other non-christian people dress up as nuns and wear crosses, even though those are christian things with a very deep meaning...
@@Meli-ul9zt But it's like Kris says in the video; dreadlocks is not an exclusive black hairstyle - any hair, if left uncombed, will dread.
By your definition I should consider myself lucky, since the melatonin level in my skin differs from that of a black person (although I'm 1/16 Jamaican). I've certainly not gained anything from being white, on the contrary, I feel I'm constantly being judged, solely because of my skin colour. Now, I cannot speak for all of Europe, and certainly not for America, but here in Scandinavia, it's not that bad. Yes, there's always the odd case of someone being discriminated based on their skin colour, but I don't think it's that bad.
I've told everyone at my work, I'm getting new dreads done this summer. Of course, not everyone likes it, but what are they gonna do? It's just fucking hair. As long as I look presentable and do my job, they don't complain. They could fire me for it, but then my union would have a field day. This has nothing to do with the "privilege" of my skin colour.
I'm not saying people shouldn't question their behaviour towards black people, but it's not all about skin colour.
@Kenpachi Zaraki we here in India hype people up when they participate in our culture. Wear a saree or a lenhnga, participate in our dances. Celebrate our festivals. As long as its done respectfully we love it.
Fun story: This Video is already 4 years old and this week a white female musician got excluded from a upcoming concert, because she is wearing dreadlocks. ^^
This was happening in germany. The concert should have been along to a demonstration for awareness for the climate change.
Now we are arguing about this topic, while everything has already been said about it….
I like your statement and I am happy that we share the same opinion :)
I come from germany and i'm so mad about this 😡 like wtf?!
Hi! :D mich nervt das so hart und ich bin so froh au dieses Video gestoßen zu sein um radikale Menschen wenigstens mit dem Video überzeugen zu können
Hab es weitergeleitet... an meine FFF Tochter:)
Fridays for future was supposed to be for climate change now its for virtue signaling, i fucking hate FFF now, it has become a joke
@@Gigachad-mc5qz if you hate FFF because of this silly group of one town, you may have not been understanding how important FFF is and that there are many people inside FFF who think about dreads like the guy in this wonderful video.
Totally unrelated and I mean it in a purely platonic way, but you're a very handsome and well-spoken man and this clothing and hair really suits you. The beauty of humanity is really in our diversity. Peace
Yes, absolutely!
I love the shirt, and those are *perfect* dreads.
He's beautiful 😍
Wow. That last sentence was on point!
I believe that's a daishiki? It's a very colorful traditional African garb worn by men and women mostly in western Africa now, though I'm sure they're everywhere if you look hard enough.
I love how passionate he is! He would make a good story teller. Can you imagine sitting round a camp fire being told a story from this man 😍
Better then Valium ...indeed
Really!!!
I bet he is a good storyteller!
So I am a black woman who have started locs 3 weeks ago. My boyfriend who is white absolutely loves them. So you know what I did? Put one in his hair too. He has naturally curly hair, and his hair locs us anyway because he’s lazy haha. Culture is meant to be shared. ❤️
Same girl!
That's so cute tbh! 😭 Love that!!
Okay this is so cute!!
That is so beautiful!
That’s so cute!
This.. I don’t understand how any one race can claim something that happens to all of us when our hair is left alone. Thank you for speaking on this 💙
@@ColinWardMusicskill isue
selbst schuld @@ColinWardMusic
This man needs to be recognized for his refreshing and accepting view. Everyone needs to share this. Because EVERYONE needs to see and hear this.
I was just thinking why universities don't have major degrees in "dreads". I wonder what life changing careers this degree would give you.
Ashlie B this is common sense. We are all born free and can do whatever the hell we want. As long as you’re not hurting anyone you don’t have a say in how I speak, dress or express myself.
Corey Davis you should win some kind of award for that comment.
Imagine if you and other white women started the series of “Are black women appropriating by wearing weaves…” You’d get nothing but backlash.
I totally agree
I have dreadlocks and when i meet one of my gfs friend she said i was racist bc i had dreds then i asked her if its racist to eat with chopsticks and she said no how tf that works
Bro, no offense to you or your girl, but her friend is a walking bag of stupid. Coming from a black man, you are not racist for having locs and I hope they grow healthy
Thats a great point😂
@@Spyke7ful bro I wish more people were like you man the world would be a better place
Even If it was culturally wrong, that doesn't make you racist. For example wearing a "Indian costume" without know that its wrong would make you ignorant not racist. But dreadlocks are not either of those
Poseidon Z Hello! I've been looking for that profile picture maker for years now... may I please know what app you used to create your profile picture? I used it back in 2016 obsessively but I don't remember what it was called :(
Does a Japanese man who wears a "western" suit and tie "appropriate" white culture? Does a Nigerian man who plays a trumpet or piano "appropriate" European culture? Does a French Canadian going to a Mexican restaurant "appropriate" Latino culture by having a meal? This is all too ridiculous and the people who have whined about it tend to whine about EVERYTHING.
I don't believe so, because we r all human. I'd say it's flattering before offensive🤷
there are Japanese men and woman that pays US$ 150 dollars to have deadlocks in Tokyo. .... they are trying to imitate black hip hopsters and Jamaican musicians..... I think Vikings had deadlocks too but its a little different when I saw on a movie.. just saying....
What makes it even more ridiculous is, that a dreadlock type of haircut used to be common in europe back in the days.
100% the truth it’s so ridiculous already
Best comment on CZcams ever
ANYONE can use ANYTHING real dreads, fake dreads, whatever!! This generation is sick, full of rules and regulations. You guys fight for freedom of expression but create rules for everyone. Agree with you!! People need to go do something productive, the world is falling apart and they still think about other people's business? Sick of it!
I am honestly just sick of story's I am hearing like kids identifying as cats in school 💀
@@Nicholas-I Fake as fuck lmao.
Absolutely. You speak nothing but the truth.
@@Nicholas-ILMAOO shits crazy out here
I think that what is actually offensive is to claim that dreadlocks are only for "Black people", like if all "black people" are... the same? It's insulting when there's so much diversity inside such a gigantic community. It's like saying that sushi is only for Asians or that only Latin Americans can dance merengue... a statement born from ignorance.
Yes! Love this! 🙌🏻❤️ as a white person same goes for us saying blonde hair or straight hair is only for us. Personally I’m goth so I don’t care what you look like. Be black or white. Wear you hair how you want. Share the love. ❤️❤️❤️
Celts had dreads for 1000s of years.
AAAYYYY merengue. That's actually from a very small part of south américa. Here in Argentina, we dance Tango 💃
It really doesn't make much sense, Northern Europeans particularly the North Germanic and Celtic people are known for having dreads lol.
@@johnfurey3593 How do you know they did, Did you know them personally, Have you seen photos or are you basing it on what you have been told
Behold, a human with common sense!
Debbie Downer a rare and dying breed
Real refreshing 😍👀💪
Behold, a human who thinks he's God with zero common sense.
@@bc3480 wat
@@bc3480 it's a joke account you mong, just because someone has their username as "God" doesn't mean they actually think they're God, it's a joke.
A handsome, well spoken, intelligent man on CZcams.
A very rare gem
@@BruceLeeKingoftheSewers what
@@BruceLeeKingoftheSewers how is this racist
I was watching this video and I was thinking why is he so good looking.
A true king 🤴
@@mr-death5371 wth???
“I may sound sophisticated but I’m tribal to the core”. As someone who is mostly of Aztec descent I find this quote quite honest and fascinating.
Fascinating. Aztec culture has always been super fascinating to me
Let’s appreciate the fact that he’s still hearting comments!
This is the dumbest type of comment on youtube honestly, people just type this to get hearted
Horizon stop hating
@@demigod5598 is it not true tho?
Horizon u don’t really know his attentions he probably was genuine
@@demigod5598 you see the problem with what you said?
You said I don't know if those were his inttentions and then said "he was probably genuine"
I heard of a young white woman who was raised in a black household, getting crapped on by members of the public, for the dreadlocks her adopted mother put in her hair. It was her culture because it’s how she was raised. In my humble opinion, too many people feel entitled to comment on subjects when they don’t have full possession of the facts. My family brought me up to keep my nose out of other peoples business.
exactly. if people were to look into the origin of dreadlocks they would understand that everyone wore dreadlocks at a time in their history. they mean different things to everyone and they are special because of that. taking that from someone is just wrong being completely honest. no matter where they originated they were worn by everyone.
Well we shouldn't be commenting when things aren't our business. Vikings has dreads and braids; it's *my* peoples' culture as well.
I too was raised by a black family in Detroit getto, they loved me as their own... back then, I actually had a blond fro
There's such a backwards mindset in the US that culture it's only tied to the race of the person, it's disgusting. In all the other countries, cultures are unifying, and you don't have to have the same skin color to share a culture.
As they should! I live in a small town in NC and my white boyfriend has them and people in Walmart stare so hard. It doesn’t bother him anymore but when I had mine Idk it used to trigger me because it wasn’t just white people giving dirty looks because they thought he was a pot head. It was also African Americans. They sometimes tell him to cut them off his head and call him racist. Same thing for me especially from black women. Babe never got locks to offend anyone and his hair looks amazing with locks. He’s had them for 2 years. But he also gets really positive comments from both!
Hit em with that truth! Thank you for this. I'm so tired of hearing people complain that hairstyles are cultural appropriation. There is such a difference between making fun of someone's culture and disrespecting it as opposed to actually liking it and wanting to wear it because you like and respect it.
Marcel Wilson-Lynch very true it’s also part of Greek Celtic and some European cultures
RazorCreate I mean even if it wasn't; it's hair. A culture can't own hair
Yeah 100% this is how we develop as a human race spreading ideas and trends. If we segregate ourselves on what our hair can be or clothes we wear we wont move to a less divided world.
RazorCreate exactly!
100th like
Can people learn their languages which are not native to them?
Can non-black people listen rap?
Can non-arabs be muslim?
Can white people learn history of Africa?
Can white people have dreadlocks?
It's like a Monty Python episode
Probably one of the best perspectives I’ve seen about this
Or “Can non-Spaniards eat paella?”
Im pretty sure white guys started eap
@@dm_for_feetpics9009 I’ve agued since childhood that Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan is technically a rap song, if not even one of the first instances of one. From the rapid delivery of lyrics, having few instances of dynamic melodic quality in the vocals. Topically it’s pretty consistent with certain rap tropes that manifested later, too.
Bloody hell it is😂😂
"Isn't imitation the greatest form of flattery?" , I love him
Except its not imitation lmao, white people and almost every culture in the world had developed dreads and braids. Its just the black community grasping at straws trying desperately to get an identity for itself which is sad.
@@christopherandersson5082 how I'm black and I didn't say anything
@@femboy2k208 obviously he didn't mean every single black person. Grasping at straws just like he said.
@@christopherandersson5082 lmao nah. Blacks have a culture, and you can see how popular our styles of clothing, music, hairstyles, and other aspects of it around the world. Its whites that are grasping for straws trying to take aspects of different minority cultures now that the eye is no longer on them, and now that the world no longer worships the ground white people walk on. Have a good day.
@@kameronsims3138 I agree, their culture is so much more than a hairstyle, except I don't think it's whites grasping for straws- it's a genuinely good hairstyle and if you like it, it doesn't matter what colour your skin is. Culture is so much deeper than a hairstyle
Wow thats passion. This guys hypnotic. I found my face leaning closer n closer to my screen eyes wide open. Not happened before.
Interesting...
@@caitlin6854 it´s called charisma :-)
I came to the comments to see if anyone said something about how this sucked them in. I'd absolutely love to sit down and talk to this man, he's very calming and like you said, hypnotic.
This madness needs to stop. Everyone is trying to be hurt. Where is the joy? This guy gets it.
Yea man!
And everyone trying to spread hurt then wonders why things aren’t getting better. Like let people do what they want and focus on yourself and spread-only joy
Well end racism and police brutality and we will all dance naked in the forest with flowers in our hair
@@juliaseazar you are literally the type of person this comment is aimed for. Judging by your other comments.
F
Thank you so much, I am a white person from Germany.
I had my first dreadlocks when I was 14 , I was forced to take them out when I was 16 because i was told it’s inappropriate and I wouldn’t find a job with them. I was always a misfit and tried to stay away from the ‚normal‘ society for its crude worldview.
I now, 16 years later have my dreads back for about 6 years, and it’s important for me to show that it’s a regular hairstyle which doesn’t define your professionalism in any way.Let’s unite as humanity and don’t look on the points which separate us.THIS is what is important. There have been so many prejudices and still are in this world, and we can only break them apart by showing that those are nothing more but ghosts from the past.
Thank you so much for your video.
Also Vikings had dreadlocks, so there's that.
And Celts
Hindus and the nazirites
Jamaican Vikings
"We don't want to 'arm ya. We just want ya ganja."
@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 Awesome and less idiotic than the swedes that tries to change our nordic history to include muslim vikings.
@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 Lmao :)
Presented straight from the soul. Thank you for this my fellow African brother. We as black people need to stop the conversation of "culture appropriation" . It only causes division and more tension between groups of people. In such times we need unity. Yes imitation is the best form of flattery. More people with dreds will make it more acceptable in society. Thank you for showing us solutions rather than creating fires. I am Bantu representing UG.
pammy kiwi yo! My people!!!
pammy kiwi definitely shouldn't be a main stream convo based on something that anyone can do! Come educate our people here in the us!
Yes! I agree. I think if more people have something, such as dreads, it becomes more normalized and accepted. If that happens then people will stand up to bosses, if faced with the choice of job or hair, and will more likely have support from co-workers and such. It can become a discussion and something tackled as an issue. I think this world is beautiful because of so many cultures and the sharing of them...the mixing of them. I think it shines a light on things which wouldn't be seen...shows how amazing other cultures and things are...and makes them acceptable. personally I'd love to get braids done, I've wanted to have my hair done in braids since I was in high school and I saw them on a few people.
pammy kiwi
And the real reason elite whites stopped having dreads and braids in because of the workplace. Whites adopted the suit and tie and short haircut to be a professional uniform to avoid workplace distractions.
this is true ,if we all stopped trying to fight for what we want just for our selves as different races then everything would be better we wouldn't constantly be at eachothers throats,we wouldnt have racism or any other issues like it ,if we all took away all these things that are okay only to specific races and all the stereotypes that come with being of a specific race then surely the world would be a better place right?
When you reach a higher level of understanding,there is no barriers of color,race,religion,etc,we all equals and deserve high respect for each other.
well said. now just need to increase the understanding of about 80% of the planet. oh fuck it nuke time.
@@rianmacdonald9454 👍😂😂😂
Dunno about a "higher level". I think just healthy use of common sense is required.
@@baconoverlord7982 common sense is a “higher level of understanding” apparently in 2021
Exactly 💯 💯
This video is helping give me the courage to try something new and different, and not be scared to try. It does seem sad that we still have to have conversations about something as basic as hair, and how people want to wear it, so I'm glad that this video continues to speak the truth that we are all one people and should embrace our differences and similarities!
Can white people have dreads?
Short answer: Yes
Long Answer: Also yes.
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
Will they lock like shit....... yes
@@shaqm7097 they look shitty and gross on everyone
Thank you 😌
Real answer: NO
I feel like he can see into my soul. I'd listen to this man explain anything.
Thank you Mike. I will be talking about many things.
Biggo up 💪🏿
Lot of wisdom!
How to eliminate racism, with unconditional love... Kudos to you sir, ☺️❤️
So true 💗🙏
Hes just stating facts bro
Thank you for your actually sane answers!
So many cultures have dreadlocks. I'm white, or rather Celtic, which have a long history of dreads. I have 2 dreads at the back of my head even
For something to be appropriation:
1. It has to be a closed culture
2. It has to harm the original culture
So feather headdresses are best example here. But something all humans can do? Never appropriation
It's like claiming copyright on something in public domain
And yes! Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!
And sharing cultures is so important for diversity too. This appropriation craziness only breeds segregation
Like saying learning another language is appropriation? Wtf lol that's only going to increase your appreciation for other cultures and people
It's a scapegoat, distracting from actual racism and discrimination!
Lol 'Celtic' ? i take it you have tested your teeth enamel for the isotopes that pinpoint historic diet? 'Celtic' lol
At the end of the day, it's a damn hairstyle. Style your hair in whatever way you want. Just no mullets.
Mullets are peak of fashion
*crying in mullet*
rebeka hruscova don't cry i love mullets💕
ziro mullets are nice but only if you listened to Metallica in the 90d
PUNK MULLET PUNK MULLET!!
The Scottish had dreadlocks, we so white we're almost see-through.
Underrated comment 😂🏴
I am a Celtic man who proudly adorns my matted hair.
The same in India, God Shiva follower have dreadlocks.
@Brazilian Goddess the Irish where considered "dirty drunks" and "white N*****s" at least here in the states. The Scott's where treated a bit better but they have been routinely trampled by other governments (mostly British)
@Brazilian Goddess i hope this is a joke lol
This is such a beautiful message. Thank you so much for this. I am on my second neglect dread journey and received a lot of hate due to my hair because of cultural appropriation and in the work place. It has been a wonderful journey and this message you have given has moved me deeply. You are such a beacon of light.
Neglect..?
Adrumeen Arletoudo allowing them to form naturally, simply by not brushing the hair.
You know i hopped frieght trains from 2003 to 2014 i rode my last train . But i was homeless for a lot of years and i had long dreads for about 6 of those years and am Hispanic and white mix . I dont remember ever being ridiculed about my hair. for no job and begging- sure . for being extremly smelly - yes people didnt like my offensive body odor. It seems to be kind of new or maybe i was just so used to being screamed at to get a job and even when i hitched rides or came out of wilderness hikes i was always on the move some of my best meals came out of dumpsters and no matter what any one ever said or yelled at me or any of my life on the road you cant be consumed about what others think because at the end of the day you have to be true to you and no one else unless you have a kid or dog or something that needs to be cared for. Other then that head high and keep doin you no matter what . Enjoy your hair sorry i got off topic
First Last i enjoyed reading that. Thank you!
ashely earthchild It's not cultural appropriation of any sort, dreads are as much a part of white culture as they are of black culture, only morons without any knowledge of history think that they only belong to one race.
This is so amazing. Your voice has so much power. I’ve been obsessed with black hairstyles because I connect through hair, wanting to do people’s hair. I’ve never worked with black hair but I have a couple of my friends who have offered to let me experiment with their hair and learn to braid. I also wanted to do cornrows because it uses all the hair, and I’ve had meltdowns (since I have autism) that have caused me to cut my hair and then I’m upset I have nothing to do, but then the style is there for me to work with. My very first friend would wear braids in Kindergarten and I remember feeling jealous because my mother didn’t know how to do it and I was obsessed with them for such a long time. Plus cornrows look badass no matter who wears them, it’s a beautiful style. Thank you so much for this, you’re absolutely amazing ❤️
Is no one gonna mention how amazing HIS dreadlocks look? 🤩
Right?! Dude is handsome AF!
No because that wasnt the point of the video
@@shayzadg I know it wasn't the point of the video and my comment is not important, but I just thought because the video was about hair, his hair should be pointed out in a positive way ☺️
@@mimibear3662 yea i respect that
I was thinking that. Awesome shirt too.
Your voice is like thunder in the distance. It's strong but soothing.
You're so poetic
Your so poetic
You are so poetic
Beautiful
Youre so poetic
Meanwhile 15 year old girls on tiktok tell everyone that they cant have dreadlocks because its ca
The fuck is ca? Apologies but I wouldn’t class myself as tiktok generation so am clueless
@@chloereed454 ca=cultural appropriation
once they get older, they'll realize that they were cringe.
@@siddhantbasnet8528 if they even make it through that stage lol
yeah but here what pisses me off norweigians, swedes, and danish tribes used too dreadlock there hair, therefore dreads aren't Solely an African Tradition
Bless You Kris!! As a half German half Hispanic man I'm growing my hair out to have dreadlocks one day. Embracing other cultures, whether it's life style or music or fashion...hair and clothing, Embracing a different aspect of another culture isn't just flattery...it's Love 🥹💗💓💗
i completely agree with everything he says, though i'd also like to add the fact that nearly every culture wore dreadlocks at some point. The Celts, Germanic tribes, Vikings, etc.
and most white people descend from one of those people.
@@louisst-amand9207 So what?
@@ringwedullhead
@@cigsafterlana9237 Your answer makes no sense but whatever....
@Jelly To give you an analogy, I''m Greek, and I wouldn't be offended by a woman who tries to pull off the Grecian style. That wouldn't make sense. I don't know, maybe I have the Pollyanna syndrome and I like to see people get along :)
1. European cultures (and other continents) also had dreadlocks and multiple hairstyles
2. All cultures are part of human culture
3. It's impossible to "own" culture
4. It's a great thing people have the freedom to adapt certain cultural ways, traditions and ideas if they feel attracted to it
You right!!
Yeah the truth is that a culture often is a mixture of different cultures from the past.
@@nym053
Yes, I agree. Nothing exists in a vacuum. Everything is in flux, it flows. Panta rhei.
Neuro Eudaimonia -right on Brother!!!
Right! Plus, wayyyyy far back in time, we all came from the same continent regardless, and we should accept the world for the beautiful array of different cultures, religions, clothing, customs, foods, people, etc. We all are unique, and there are many parallels in many different cultures. Whether similar clothing, hair, makeup or paint, religions, customs, etc. The world would be hella boring if no culture evolved and we all ended up being the same!
The way he says “warrior”... it’s amazing lmao
The romans wrote about vikings having dreadlocks. Roman scibes documented it. The slavs from europe had dreadlocks. Many white cultures had dreadlocks. The celts and early scotts clans had dreadlocks.
most people know dreads are not an exclusive hairstyle its the styling of the dreads and the disposition of the person wearing it lol most black people dont bat an eye if its clearly not from their culture
Just like cornrows. The earliest artistic manifestations of this style can actually be found in Europe lol. Roman Vestals' hairstyles included them
druids, mystics too. they antennae
For us Hindus, Lord Shiva had the dreadlocks and I say, go for it. Lock it and flaunt it! 🤗
The Spartans and Minoans also had dreadlocks.
This man has a brilliant mind and a beautiful soul, want to listen to him more.
A lot of people say "just because one person doesn't get hurt with cultural appropriation doesn't mean all their people are fine" yes, and not because someone gets offended doesn't mean all the people are offended. Yes it's not "just hair" but food isn't food either, rice was very important for Japanese people during their history and is also linked to a painful history, but I don't see anyone complaining about that
I mean....you should also always respect and learn about culture as well 😄 This comment is truth
@meh meh to respect their culture in atleast a basic level. If you are going to japan you shouldnt disrespect the spiritual and traditional cultures of the japanese people. Take off your shoes before entering someone's house. Don't put your chopsticks up right on left over rice. Be respectful toward your visitors even if you don't believe in it yourself it is just being polite.....
@meh meh I mean....it isn't dumb to not know standard manners in terms of chopsticks, taking off shoes etc. People make mistakes and sometimes go blindly on incident. Especially if you aren't japanese and have zero info about japanese culture.
Also on your second point, mind naming a few you'd "shit on"? Like what kind of culture that deserve being shat on?
@UClvIw0dQrPAUBDuctWiuNOA .....that is some disturbing yet true aspects. But although this does disturb me I wouldn't disrespect it. Just because you find a certain aspect of the culture disturbing doesn't mean you should disrespect. It isn't exactly hurting any person nor anyone's friends and family
@UClvIw0dQrPAUBDuctWiuNOA I'm ganna be honest just thinking about it makes my skin crawl. Jeez that is horrifying to even imagine
"Can white people have dreadlocks?"
"Yes"
Thanks for watching, see you again.
I think it was worth it to watch the whole thing.
Thanks! Tbh I still wasn’t fully sure.
Facts
@@ashpaterson6450 what?,
Understandable have a great day
My son is white & has free form dreads, what can I say he’s free to not brush his hair if he wants, they form naturally & there is no end in sight, sometimes other kids give him shit… it breaks my heart
No culture has absolute claim on anything, we are just humans doing human things, sometimes that just happens to be what other humans do.
This does not apply to heavy drinking and Eastern Europeans, that's their thing because the people copying it usually die
Well said! 👌
I so agree!
Yes but since im white say i were to wear a native American head dress people will call me racist for cultural appropriation when i just want to wear something that looks cool af without having any racist undertones to it .
I love this dude, he's so intelligent and passionate about the nuances of culture, bless him. 🌼
He should really write books too. They would sell
@Saoirse are you Irish/German by any chance?
Determinism is Freedom 🤙
What if I don't want dreadlocks but still don't wanna comb my hair?? Will I get dreadlocks
(I have caucasian hair)
I'm white... I have over 3 ft long dredd locks! All natural,there beautiful and clean ,I wash them every week up to twice. I had a " black" women from Jamaica come up to me years ago and tell me I inspired her to grow her dreads back:)
Beautiful
Yeah they look dope
Its a debate not everyone is ready to have. It’s not because SOME black people did it that that it IS black. It’s not the same for every pl. it’s nuanced. Like every fkn thng in the world.
Why did you put black in quotes?
@@ElessarEstel that is a good question
This man can talk me into anything. I love your voice. Thank you for this video!
I was born and raised in Africa, lived in many places there. The only ones of my dark skinned friends who had dreadlocks were the rastafarians. They cared more about your attitude and showing respect to one another than how you chose to style your hair. Thanks for the video, it’s very reasonable m.
I’ve never met a “bad” Rastafarian personally. Always kind and caring.
@@ShanaLawson I've met a few. But most are indeed kind and caring. I think the few I met that weren't were, in their lexicon, 'the wolves'.
You nailed it miss. Rastas are such amazing people!!
@@captaindred342 a true rasta is always kind and peaceful- especially to people that dont know the truth about JAH. The ones you met were more likely raggamuffins- rastas that are not actively practicing their faith and are a little bit "rude boy" even
I agree. But the yorubas in Nigeria do have dreadlocks though. It’s called “dada”. I’ve seen it often amongst school kids, not really adults. Don’t exactly know why.
I hope one day people will see the world through your eyes.
You have a great spirit and personality.
celtic and germanic ppl have had dreads for thousands of years, 'murica gotta chill out
Travis Roe ik I feel like in the 50s and 60s so many black people fought to be equal and now all these people want to like separate themselves from others
Exactly, this ignorant bullshit is an American thing. Africans have absolutely no problem with whites wearing dreads or any so-called "appropriation". But America-centricism make people think this is a black vs white thing.
Travis Roe not all dreads are the same thing
@@Uxoriouswidow no, its black people
@@Uxoriouswidow if they had no problem it wouldn't be a problem
I could listen to u talk all day! I FELT u speak to me. I think that’s the most powerful video Iv seen on my hair pages. Ty for sharing and spreading love! 🖤
my dad is black mama is white and I have dreadlocks but had other black people I don't know come up to me and say I'm not black enough to have it. your video just gave me my self-esteem back 👍
Do they believe Bob Marley should not have had dreads too? I think not.
Use are free to have your own opinion mine was that this video meant a lot to me that's all not everyone has the same upbringing as a kid so you can't lecture me on how I feel . .
Racism is a disease and it's not only limited to caucasian people.
Racism is a problem within every race and culture.
And it's the one thing that stops people from bonding with each other.
It makes me sad that it's still a thing and it'll stay a thing for many years to come unfortunately 😟.
You rock those dreads bro
Luna X biracial people aint black Stupid.
He's half and half. DNA does not lie. It doesn't matter how he looks to you or anyone else.
Dreads are for anyone.
Great video! Highly intelligent man. Thank you!
I had a conversation this morning with a young white store clerk on the topic of so-called “cultural appropriation.” I am a black woman who was wearing a colorful scarf tied around my head in the manner similar to an African woman’s headdress.
She admired it and wistfully stated that she wished SHE could wear one like it. I stated, “ Of course, you can wear one. Why not?”
She hesitated and shrugged saying, “Well...” It took me a few seconds to grasp what she wanted to say.
Then I spoke it for her: “ You mean the whole “cultural appropriation nonsense?”
She seemed grateful that her meaning was both understood and spoken by ME.
So, we -along with a white woman customer who was waiting her turn - were able to enter into dialogue freely about how stupid we thought the very term “cultural appropriation” is.
I encouraged her to go on CZcams and watch some scarf-wrapping videos so she could see that woman of color did not have any copyright on head wraps.
I told her that “cultural appropriation” is as old as human migration from one region of the world to another.
Then I jokingly painted a picture of boatloads of Indian and Korean women coming over here to snatch back their straight hair offf the heads of black and white women who wear weaves and wigs made from their hair.
I told her she has the right to wear whatever she wishes, because we are ALL expressing cultural appropriation in one form or another. It goes way beyond scarves and dreadlocks.
It’s about freedom to decide how to dress, groom, and decorate oneself expressing our God-given free will without interference from someone who can’t seem to use whatever intelligence they DO have to apply it to matters that concern THEMSELVES! 😉
The ONLY way for us ALL to escape being accused of cultural appropriation is. for us ALL to strip naked and go find a fig tree, pull off a leaf, and cover our crotches with it.
Doesn’t the “Good Book” indicate that the fig leaf was the FIRST outfit Adam and Eve made when they realized they were naked?😁
From there I believe they reportedly made themselves some clothes from animal skins. I imagine the other animals - if they could have talked- were probably grumbling about how those humans wearing animal skins were guilty of cultural appropriation, and why couldn’t they just stick to wearing the hairy skin that the Creator gave them?
. Was that, perhaps, the first documented case of cultural appropriation? 🤔 Yawk yawk🤪
By the way, it isn’t only human HAIR that will dread. The FUR of Long-haired cats ( like Persians) and dogs ( like Afghans) will dread too if not groomed.
Live and let live😇
Read all of it. Fig leaves came from the knowledge of sin, nakedness was natural.
Kris McDred doesn’t just mean that we all came from the same culture?, because well it’s “natural” through just being human. I don’t think “cultures” exist, at least not in the way you think they do, perhaps there’s only 1 culture. And that. is being human. We have to stop looking at people as individualized sections (color,look of an individual example)“black people”that generalize an entire people. So although I respect your opinions very greatly, and I do believe you are an educated caring person, when you said “we need to solve our own problems” I feel like we as people should help each other. Each one can Teach one. It’s not “your problem” it’s everybody’s. Also I am also getting dreads soon (can’t wait, very excited) hope they look dope!!! Btw your dreads look dope asf bro, they look 👍
Wow! Just Wow. I will say that context and intent are factors, but you cut straight to the heart. Bravo.
Okay first of all that was really fun to read. And heartwarming. Just reading it, I felt hugged by you. Your energy is warm and nurturing. And you have a talent for living and recapturing the moment that really takes the listener there. Good point about the Fig Leaf and the animal skins.
And you're right about not only humans dreading up, I had horses for many years and they definitely get dreads once their hair gets longer and starts twisting up on itself. Bless you and bless how awesome you choose to be. Thank you.
I love love loved all of this!
The funny thing is we Africans don’t care! 🤷🏿♀️ This ideology often stems from Black Americans who for the most part, don’t even know a lot about their African heritage, or the culture. A lot of them don’t even want to be associated with Africa because of its current poor state, and the media representation of us, but use the ‘heritage and root cards’ for argument and agitation basis.😒
Precisely
for real me too😂 but there are the cool ones like this guy
i know ! we have more important issues to deal with than that !
( from Congo Kinshasa)
@@tracylockett8657 it’s a two-way street. If you’re going to prohibit them from taking from African culture, then we shouldn’t take from theirs. I guarantee you not everyone would be comfortable with sticking to only the African way of dressing (Cause as beautiful as our attires can be, they can also be quite heavy and too hot for some weathers), same goes with weaves and ‘human hairs’. The world is changing, everyone is mixing, no one can do anything to stop it. Gotta live with it.
@@vannessadibor2227 to each its own sister
Beautifully said!! Thank you for taking a stand for....freedom! Because, that is what it all boils down to.
It's nice to hear a black man on the internet not race-bait.
I dont like coments like this cuz it puts down the majority of black people.
@@richyjones9878 How?
Whats a black man. Whats black blood. Goo. Stfu
@@WeatherMondacicci it implies the majority of black men on the internet are "race baiting"
What is Racebaiting?
I'm distracted by how amazing this guy's dreadlocks are
Ikr I just wanna play with them
I think they’re very beautiful
My father, who is Jamaican, has dreadlocks. One time he did twists on my hair and I went to school like that bcuz I mean they looked good. This blk girl said that I'm trying time act blk and that I'm appropriating blk culture. Like sis. Mind ya business. Its my hair. My hair is 3c. Putting it in twists is the easiest thing to do.
america has a terrible education system by design, these are just symptoms. idk if it was supposed to be like that so lower classes are more eased to join the army and think less or that the wealthy control the poor more easily.
all of this cultural appropriation bullshit is heavily racist and putting barriers between different cultures. it's like everyone has to stay in their corner and everyone only gets to do shit that their people came up with. it's a hard stop for modern civilization and i don't understand who started this movement. they did not mean well.
My friends father was half black and when he mentioned he was part black , a black girl in our class got pissed.
His sister looked mixed, his brother had blond hair and blue eyes and he looked like was tanned
what is blk? black? and if so then why not just say black?
@@max.4810 bro let people do what they want
@@max.4810 Yeah, it's probably just shorthand or smth
Instead of appropriation if you think about it its appreciation.
The very best reasoning that I have ever heard
angelsandfaes thank you
angelsandfaes 👏👏👏👏
I would love to have a Tedtalk starring this man...the passion, the knowledge, the pure authority in his voice. I love it.
I think i read the last 100 comments and not 1 was negative. How awesome 😎
melissa haner ikr
I was thinking the exact same thing, my friend. :)
I thought the same thing!!! Its CZcams history in the making!! ❤
This man has a beautiful soul and a wise mind! I want to learn more from him and hear him give more looks into subjects like these!
This video was more inspiring and captivating than any movie i've seen in a long time. and it's about a haircut..
Thank you
It made me so upset seeing a post of this girl getting constant hate on her page, because she had a DREAM CATCHER. I FELT SO BAD FOR HER
she even buy it from a store, she has a native american family friend who she made it with. She learned about why it was important to culture. She appreciated us, not appropriated. I loved her approach to learning on cultures. It amazes and sickens me how people were angered by it.
The problem is that most people who have dream catchers don't know shit about what it means, it's just a decoration, and it's wrong. So people jump to conclusion everytime they see a white person with one.
@@drnanard9605 To be fair, dream catchers are kinda nice. So if you do not know the meaning behind it, it really does looks like some lovely decoration for the ignorant. But that does not make it bad. And if people really do have a issue with white people not knowing the meaning, then why not let them know, instead of being rude for no reason.
People: *Fights over who can have what haircut*
Powerful elites: Divide an conquer has never been easier!
Fact
Then can only middle aged white women have the Karen haircut? Or would we all be Karens if we pointed it out?
Determinism is Freedom 🤙 🤙 🤙
@@alyxandraramsey5828 now that is funny
spot on.
Powerful word there! If we can't be different then what is your difference? Celebrating diversity is the way to UnRival these such contested spaces.
My grandmother called them elflocks. She was Irish as all hell. Her best friend was the African American widow that lived next door to her. This was well before it was "acceptable" to have friends of different races. It helped that neither my grandmother nor Ms. Ellise took no guff from anyone.
irish people were superstitious as hell. they tended to get along with other cultures easier.
YA man. Breaking down barriers since forever, just gotta chill out and make friends like yo gramma did.
@@mynamewhatis7254 I do and I am!
Just saying, your grandma calling them elflocks is really cute. I don't know, just...awww...you know?
@Julio Cesar Oh, I did not know that could happen! :P
"Do your research, I've done mine". Nuff said. :)
The “cultural appropriation” crowd that argue how you can and can not style your hair make me cringe. I don’t care who wants dreads or braids for that matter, I’m not a gatekeeper and I don’t claim it as mine.
Can nonGermanic people wear pants?
Do you have to be Dutch to enjoy a doughnut?
Is it wrong for you school orchestra to have someone who isn't of Italian origin play the violin?
It's difficult to travel somewhere like Japan, using someone else's language has to be cultural appropropriation.
No one can claim a hairstyle. It's as simple as that. Dreads, cornrows, braids, whatever have been part of other cultues as well long before they even met any black africans.
And if anyone where to claim hairstyles then why not also claim clothing or language or science and technology for that matter? It's just stupid.
@Fernanda T me too!
As an African, we have never cared. Any caucasian can walk into a salon and get their hair braided any sort of way.
Knotless braids are especially easy to do on straight hair.
@Vanessa Lotachi yes it's very true
It needed to be said. Thank you for sticking up for the locks and for loving others. Wigs, weaved hair, braids, straight and curled, we all have done it at one time or another in history… fashions come and go, so why not express yourself… thank you again… it felt like a hug
“Do your research I’ve done mine”
Respect to this dude. I'm super happy that everyone can have locks .. because my locks are roughly 4 1/2 feet long and I'm a white dude. Race shouldn't matter when it comes to anything. If you bleed red your part of my family
Bless I and I
Wow! How long did it take to get them to that length?
@@SKOLAH years, id bet
Damn, that means by blur blood and green fingers means I don't belong in your group and can't have dreadlocks
* I meant "my blue blood"
Telling people how they can and can't style their hair, based on their race, is racial separation.
Now, that is in fact the first step to racism
Erm, no. It's not segregation, it's just racial discrimination. And segregation is the result of racism, not the first step toward racism
@@noelleirina5628 driscrimination results of sepertating races. You make a difference between white and black people, which leads to people to giving specific races specific rights and withhold them from others
That's how I view it :)
Good.
You just dumb
@@tayo8132 Yup, racial segregation is good for all involved!
It feels so liberating to listen to you. Very happy to stumble over your video. Give thanks and blessings.
There is historical evidence to suggest that some European vikings wore their hair in dreadlocks. Like my man here says, it's a natural occurrence and not only a black culture thing but is found in the heritage of almost every culture. I just got into an argument today with someone who told me that it was racist for white people to have dreadlocks and that's what brought me here. Respect for anyone who's real on the topic of "cultural appropriation" and not just repeating what they've heard other people say.
Obsodaut could you send a link or something to that evidence? As far as I know, vikings where known for washing often and combing their hair, so vikings having dreadlocks seems rather off
Hmmm, the Vikings / Europeans hair was matted not dreaded.....there’s a huge difference.
@@simplymoonchild3908 - thank you, seriously.
@@simplymoonchild3908 Show me proof? i know some had matted some had dreads some had just long straight hair im talking about viking i dont know about celts or other and i cant speek something that i dont know about there is difference between us
df df ....🤦🏽♀️ sorry, but I forgot to ask my father to ask his great grandfather’s father to take photos or writings of his grandfather’s father’s ancestors for proof.
I originally saw the title of this video and It immediately made me very frustrated because I'm so tired of all the racial division and racial appropriation nonsense between people. I avoided this video but it popped up multiple times on my recommended list so I said, "alright..I'm going to give this video a chance, maybe try to understand where he's coming from". I watched it and, to my surprise, It was so refreshing to hear your message of truth on this subject. I give you my respect. God bless you.
Same here, gave in and really enjoyed the history lesson.
This man a real one, there is only one race of our species. Human.
@Julio Cesar shut the fuck uppp nobody asked
the "human race" does not experience systemic racism in this country
What about Nascar?!?!
Facts
@@ivanparker8438 Just because humans are fucking dumb and can't learn from centuries of slavery and death, doesn't mean there is more races. We only use titles as white, black, Asian and so on and so forth, as our ETHNICITY, which is just how we describe ourselves. We are all just one huge race tho, HUMANS.
Was thinking about doing my hair and seen your video again so I watch yet again. Never gets old. Still love hearing your passion for what's wrong and right or misunderstood. Thank you.
I came here to listen to this man’s opinion on white people with dreadlocks and what I got was an Anthropology/Ethnography lesson... I’m far from disappointed.
Im mexican, one thing that people don't know about my culture is that Aztec Warriors would wear dreads to show their place of power. Its kinda interesting.
Yeah, Dreads were all over the World. Even in Europe. There are so many interesting Cultures out there and so many Similarities.
that is totally right also " cultural appropiation" is complete bullshit, taking elements from other culture is not racism. I may wear clothes from another culture not because racism but because i like the way the people of that culture dresses.
@@raptorexo5029 yes, dreads existed in places where combs were not invented yet.
@@minigiant8998 Which was everywhere. Hence why Cultural Appropriation is just a dumb Concept.
can we just mention that this dude sounds like a legend
Shit I thought I was the only one thinking that
Dreadlocks were also a part of Viking History! I think we should all learn the best of each other and share the love.