And if you need to force the other person to get on their knees in order to feel you're equal, instead of just learning to stand up, you're the problem.
Except I am not tall because someone is on their knees. For my entire life black men and women have had advantage over me because of their skin color in admissions and jobs. They have advantage over my white children. It has been this way for 40 years. Tell me again, rich and famous black woman, tell me about my white priviledge.
I’m sorry but I died when she responded to the request for free advice with “they’re all in my books”. She is so accurate, eloquent, and impactful with what she says and how. Modern literature continues to sleep on this American gem 💎
@@plasticweaponwhere is your substance? All I see is another low hanging fruit, pasty simpleton clinging to his ignorance. You’re gonna bust hell wide open when you die!
Yeah that shit sounds good but if you think you haven't been victimized by this system one or the other then you're sadly mistaken. Everything from predatory lending to paying higher interest rates on home and car loans to having friends and relatives being victims of the double standards in sentencing and how the law is applied. Because you don't want to acknowledge it doesn't mean it didn't happen and doesn't exist.
@@TheGuest954 she’s simply saying that she wasn’t going to let them see the pain they inflict(ed). They get off on seeing black folks suffer; why else would they continue to do what they do…they’re narcissistic mentality needs a constant fix, and she wasn’t going to feed it.
I've very rarely heard an interviewee flip the question on the interviewer with such conviction that is steers the conversation into such clear ground that it is at once enlightening and novel.
Very intelligent lady indeed. Where I live in France she would be dead. Those people are so hateful and racist. At least in America people are capable of having this conversation. In France it's a whole sickening fuckery.
Love that she said how do you feel. Its almost as if they always ask us how we feel about it and in some twisted way they get off on the fact that it hurts you and gets black people angry. They love to know how bad you feel about yourself and how victimized you feel. Its like an ego boost for them they get off on it, like taking a shot of espresso for them when they see victimized black people and then look around and see how different life is for them. White people as a group have a real narcissism about them its sad and disturbing.
Took the words out my mouth. Narcissist LOVE feeding off the energy you give them, especially negative energy. It’s sickening and they truly get off on it.
Yep, when you are around low lives no matter their position, money and what they are trying to make you feel about yourself, you know when you have love in you those are demons and pos.
bro she was your family? come on dont you at least want to follow her path and become an excellent writer and thinker instead of being called boogieman and watching 243525 episodes of One Piece
When Charlie said "being black is harder with living with Aids" Toni made a face - I wonder what she was thinking. Maybe she thought, "It's not the who has it worse Olympics," or maybe she thought, "My identity is not a disease". Maybe she thought something else entirely.
If you need to put someone down, regardless of what definition you give it; be it racism, child abuse, domestic violence, mobbing etc you’ve got a serious problem with your inferior self! Learn to know your personal greatness, and you’ll never ever feel the need to put anyone down! “Only those who are below you will try to pull you down, those who are above you can only pull you up to reach them because they have no other choice, unless they step down below their level!” African proverb.
Mrs. Morrison should've been more popular!She was ahead of her time &i miss her dearly.She should've also been an highly successful psychologist ,theropist,historist or ethnicity professor!I can listen to her for hours!
@@DeepScreenAnalysis huh? Also, WTF?! Some of her books were banned in most “mainstream white spaces.” Black people had access to and comprehended her work the most of everyone. Black folk from ALL walks of life. SMDH.
Her books are mainly about the effects of the huge traumas that black folks went through and are still going through. They are difficult to read I concede that.
I was never introduced to Toni Morrison in my youth. I'm 24 now and I've got much catching up to do. I have been having the worst day, but right now I feel very warm and soothed by her voice and just the way she carries herself. Feels like therapy for the soul in a way.
I have never felt inferior in sports the class room in bed in business in life! I have always believed their is No white person better then I. And i lived it as a truth? When I had to compete in sport's i won. In life I've won. I woke up one day to realize i am not on this earth to convince your life at the expense of my happiness & i don't go out of my way to bother you? Hence is the difference between you & i.
I'm not 100% sure it's about inferiority, even if feeling inferior may be the end result. I think it's more about fear of the unknown coupled with a societal need to always be winning (keeping up with the Joneses). When I look back at my life as a brown woman in an almost entirely white environment, I realise I am seen as a threat. Someone who is inferior is hardly a threat worth worrying about too much... But it's clear to me now that to watch me excel felt like a direct insult to the egos of the (white) people around me. Humans are like that anyway, even with race removed from the equation.. if the neighbour is richer, happier, more beautiful etc etc then envy usually ensues.... But if that neighbour is black and or "other" then it becomes easier to express that envy in whatever way - because they are different and "not like me", something other and therefore something I can express disgust towards them more openly. Just my opinion, i really feel we need to move away from the concept of inferiority and literally take back the individual internal power that is rightfully ours. I'm at the point now where, should someone say something rascist to me, I would be on the floor laughing at their compete lack of education and culture. My reaction would not have been the same 10 years ago, but I realise now that me being upset is what they want, rascists want to see us do badly and they want to see us angry reactive and downtrodden so they can feel good about themselves in some way. I will not submit.
@@anima6035 yeah, I agree. I feel they are just taking advantage of the ignorance of most people to create chaos and maintain a savage system of exploiting and hurting. Nobody would do all that shit being superior. To the original post, you don't have to win anything, you just can live your life like any human beings. You are enough.
Me too. She put words in exactly how I feel and about what I am going through. The only difference is that here in France those people are even sneakier. At least with Americans you know and nobody will torture you for years for saying that.
Wow, was thinking about Ms. Morrison, came to see her speak, and find the kind of intellect in the comments you’d expect from the daily tabloid sort of uploads. People truly believing they’re on her level….astonishing. I have no regrets about ceasing to call myself American…the rest of the world will leave us behind and we deserve to be.
It's not only America sadly, there's a whole system put in place to destroy people above all black that dare to have z' opinion or think differently. You have deep pos who are deeply disturbed with huge egos who make it a life mission to destroy others. I live in France and I am living the worse nightmare possible: torture, persecution, sabotaging for years... The thing is those empty vessels need to have a target, a black sheep that's how they think they will feel better about themselves but when you see and hear them you know the level of deep abyss. Anyway I just want help to get away and stay away. I can't anymore.
You notice any vid about racism,low views,low comments,low likes. This is not an accident,the racists KNOW and they are watching,they stay far away because they know it's the truth and that makes them even more furious
That's a great analysis on moral inferiority. What's left of the person when you take away someone's race or change their race? I guess that is also the best examination of racial privilege. Has a person only benefitted in life because of their identity with their race.
Pure Black brilliance. I listen to this all the time to keep myself motivated, as a white person. It's also a masterclass on how to handle irresponsible white male interviewers, and always return to moral clarity. "Of course I do, but let me tell you, that's not the right question." Btw what a pitiful job interviewing by Rose -- a 45 second question to ask the if she experiences racism as a successful Black person (obviously), talks over her to say that Black people are also racist, talks over her again to say that white people are the real victims of racism, and concludes by asking she her to give free advice. Why did anyone take this guy seriously.
@@Auntkekebaby so true! I had literally never seen any of him until I saw this clip incidentally while searching for Toni Morrison, so I didn't realize how bad he was. Toni Morrison's brilliance and character were out of the league of so many of her white, often male, interviewers.
@@socute9248 it‘s like we‘re seeing two totally different men. The first question seemed ignorant to me, too, but he‘s a white person in the 80s or something, how would he know what it‘s like to be black. Ignorance isn’t bad in itself, the unwillingness to be educated is. He‘s asking after all and not making a statement about it. When she told him that it was the wrong question, he didn’t get defensive either. He just asked for the right one. He could also already know the answer but still ask for the interview‘s sake, many interviewers do that. Secondly, when he mentioned her father being racist he added to her statement and she agreed with him. She has always felt morally superior to racists and her parents did, too. He added that she once mentioned her father being racist as a result of feeling that way and she confirmed it and explains that a little further. It‘s clear to me that he didn‘t say or mean to say that black people are racist, too. When they talk about the victims of racism, he basically summed up what she was saying. She at first explained how distorted racists‘ worldviews and their perception of themselves and others is. She then asked who a racist person without the construct of race and racism really is, points out how small they really are and that racism effects white people maybe even just as negatively as black people because of that. She also refuses to be seen as a victim, as she should, and he goes on to say that the morally inferior person is the ‚real‘ victim of racism and that they hold on to it for their self esteem. She agrees with him again. He never said white people are the real victims of racism. That’s an important thing to point out because it shows how your opinion about white males impacts your ability to see him for what he is. He doesn’t talk over her, he inserted some statements, added to the conversation and guided the overall interview, as an interviewer should. Talking over somebody is meant to shut them up. He clearly didn’t do that. She explained in detail and he just listened for the most part. And when he asked for free advice, he had no malice in his voice or his face. He seemed to want that advice, which would be beneficial for black and white people. She was smart enough to refer to her book, no harm, no foul. Sometimes we project things on people who didn’t do anything wrong, I’m certainly guilty of that. But I’m also conscious of it and I accept that sometimes my perception of others is just skewed. Being a white male asking these questions doesn’t make him a bad guy. It makes him a human, trying to understand. Actually don’t know why I went out of my way to write all that, I think I hope it just might make you question what you believe to be true and reflect.
@@TheJosephjakob "The first question seemed ignorant to me, too, but he‘s a white person in the 80s or something, how would he know what it‘s like to be black." -- Dude, it's from 1993. It's not a different era. Also, he is not only a random white man -- he is a prominent journalist hosting a news show. His job is to be knowledgeable and ask good questions, and if he asks ignorant questions he is bad at his job. I am not asking all white men to be perfect, I am asking a well paid news anchor not be bad at his job. Btw this dude sexually harassed at least 35 women.
@@socute9248 the 90s are a totally different time, people were much more ignorant in general back then. People were much less educated about other peoples' experiences and his question made perfect sense at the time. Again, it might be obvious to you how racism affects rich and accomplished black people as well but how would white people know without asking and listening. And like I said, these questions can be asked for the interview's sake, so Toni Morrison can talk about it. An interviewers job is not to know all the answers nor to be perfect but to ask the right questions, listen and guide the overall interview in a constructive way. She corrected him and he asked for the right question. Expecting white people or men to already know answers to questions that might be ignorant makes them afraid to even ask nowadays. I don't see a bad interviewer in this clip, you just don't seem to like him. And the sexual harassment is fucked up, that's probably why you don't like him. I don't either, doesn't really inform his behaviour here though.
Unfortunately the impact of racism is not as easy to dismiss, however it does make for provocative conversation. Never confuse your opinions with reality.
White and black distinctions are imaginary, and outside of wealth and ownership have no purpose. Learn why "they" called Bantu, Malinka, and Cushite, people "black"? Hint: Economics.
Mother love me keep me warm Mother loves me, keeps me warm, nurtures me, cares for me, and calms me through the storm. To help me mother, help your baby to be strong, nothing more. No Money, is A Mercy, can The Bluest Eye find a Rainbow a Home? For Frank and his Sister here's a poem. I love you, Mother, I thank you everyday, love me, keep me warm, nurture me, care for me, show me what is right and wrong. Your love has kept me, in the light, words that make a man cave bright. And when I go to her at night, she rocks me in my cradle, so I sleep tight. I love you Mother. I Thank you everyday. Mother loves me, keeps me warm, nurtures me, cares for me, and calms me through the storm. To help me Mother, help your baby, to be strong, nothing more. Thank you Toni, for I've been torn, and my mother left me in the storm. By Eddie Campagnola Edward Campagnola, "Directions to the Dumpster" & Pen name "One Directions to Mercy Street"
Dats d MOST PROFOUND thing I've eva heard about racism. What r u w/out ur racism? Really, a study must b done on racists, dis desire to discriminate on skin tone is illogical and evil. Men! She spoke from a perspective I've neva heard
She assuming that every white prison is racist. And so racist that they’re nothing without their hatred of her? I’m sorry but that’s completely ridiculous and narcissistic. Is she implying that white owe not only their success but everything, their happiness and their entire identity to blacks?
@@gonova8412 Looks like u heard s/thing diff. She didn't say all Caucasians/white people were racists, @ 0:56 she clearly said, " D people who do dis thing - who practice racism." @ d end she did say, "White people have a very very serious problem and dey should look into it." I believe she was calling on dem to look into dis very serious problem of racism dat shaped American history.
Give White people some FREE advice. They’re all in my books. 😁meaning spend your $, buy my books. Love her reply. Black people were enslaved and forced to do labor and this brilliant woman was promoted for FREE advice. I work in libraries. You can get her books for free there.
Slavery is alive and thriving in the middle east and Africa, yet we're the problem? Muslims are in detainment camps in China. Get your head out of your ass.
I'm white, try to explain racism to me and I'll try my best to understand. Seriously, tell me something that will really change how I look at life. I know your comment was from a long time ago but maybe you will respond.
A lot actually: www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Toni+Morrison&source_code=GO1DH13310082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjwv_iEBhASEiwARoemvNpqULTIiRT9LNyUdLbSMoECvPqquzF5XKn3CzgZC5hISP3yW7wUPxoC3d8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@alyciacooper2 Just an honest question. Because you act as though Africans have been subjugated for their entire existence and that is the reason they haven't achieved certain things when Africans were almost completely isolated until the last few hundred years. So clearly other groups were not holding you back. And no I don't think I am superior to you.
Upon our passing and close to it we all will be judged based on were you harming others like mothers and children. We may be asked how did you treat the poor. Those questions will not be about race rather your own words and intent towards others no matter their race. There are deviant people in all races and there are ok people in all races.
Interesting. I am not a soror yet I love and honor Toni regardless of what sorority /group she belongs to. Black Sororities/Fraternities feel divisive in this day and time.
@@WordWoman111 True we can. However, I believe we will put all the divisiveness aside and unite for a greater cause that is bigger than us. I have true faith in that
Go ahead and take my race away and with a resounding YES!!!! I am still good, and YES... I am still strong and YES.... I am still smart and YES.... I still like myself!!!!
@@bwoodward9564 No. I knew Trump was scum way back in the early 80's. He wasn't even a Republican then but intelligent decent people could plainly see what he was.
Absolutely nothing. Slavery is alive and thriving in the middle east and Africa. Muslims are in detainment camps in China. Get your head out of your ass.
nah gotta disagree, it's not defensive racism its the truth! And it's not insane, they fear genetic annihilation, and know we are more potent, better, and powerful. There is logic to it.
Is it now??? she’s struck a nerve for you on this one, it’s hard looking at yourself and your racist self is like 🙈🙉🙊 and then you’re all bored cause you don’t know who you are outside racism.
@@Newuk124 How can you make such an accusation about someone based on a single comment? Please, I would like to know how you arrived to the conclusion that Luis Hernandez is racist.
“If you’re only tall because someone else is on their knees..” 🤌🏾 I’ve said this in similar form for so very long.🤦🏾♂️ If you’re only good because every aspect of the game has been rigged in your favor, are you any good at all?
Most excellently and succinctly said. Its like crowning a boxing champ the best in the world but all their opponents fight blindfolded with one hand tied... but the world saying their the best boxer ever... ridiculous
If You Can Only Be Tall Because Somebody's On Their Knees Then You Have A Serious Problem.
I love that comment!!
Favorite quote!
Exactly
And if you need to force the other person to get on their knees in order to feel you're equal, instead of just learning to stand up, you're the problem.
Except I am not tall because someone is on their knees. For my entire life black men and women have had advantage over me because of their skin color in admissions and jobs. They have advantage over my white children. It has been this way for 40 years. Tell me again, rich and famous black woman, tell me about my white priviledge.
I’m sorry but I died when she responded to the request for free advice with “they’re all in my books”. She is so accurate, eloquent, and impactful with what she says and how. Modern literature continues to sleep on this American gem 💎
It was the best possible question she could have given to such an ignorant and audacious question.
yeah, it's so classy how she just wants you to buy her books, and you're so intelligent for believing every word she says...
@@plasticweaponwhere is your substance? All I see is another low hanging fruit, pasty simpleton clinging to his ignorance. You’re gonna bust hell wide open when you die!
Actually, she's trying to shill for her own books rather than say something meaningful (though she'll never approach the "profound".).
"I'm not a victim, I refuse to be one."
Yeah that shit sounds good but if you think you haven't been victimized by this system one or the other then you're sadly mistaken. Everything from predatory lending to paying higher interest rates on home and car loans to having friends and relatives being victims of the double standards in sentencing and how the law is applied. Because you don't want to acknowledge it doesn't mean it didn't happen and doesn't exist.
@@TheGuest954 she’s simply saying that she wasn’t going to let them see the pain they inflict(ed). They get off on seeing black folks suffer; why else would they continue to do what they do…they’re narcissistic mentality needs a constant fix, and she wasn’t going to feed it.
no, she wanted to be a race hustler instead.
@@plasticweapon what are talking about?
@@plasticweaponyou are deflecting and don’t want to take responsibility
I've very rarely heard an interviewee flip the question on the interviewer with such conviction that is steers the conversation into such clear ground that it is at once enlightening and novel.
Socrates said the same thing. True things are eternally true.
Charlie Rose needs flipping more often. ✌️
Very intelligent lady indeed. Where I live in France she would be dead. Those people are so hateful and racist. At least in America people are capable of having this conversation. In France it's a whole sickening fuckery.
this.
i mean she was a novelist
Ms. Morrison was a very powerful woman! May she continue to reign in spiritual power!
Yes. Amen.
Beautifully put. ❤
Pointing fingers doesn't require much power. Strength comes from facing the man in the mirror.
Powerful because she portrayed white people are bad? That is racist.
@@vleaky3430that’s why she was an author lol
Love that she said how do you feel. Its almost as if they always ask us how we feel about it and in some twisted way they get off on the fact that it hurts you and gets black people angry. They love to know how bad you feel about yourself and how victimized you feel. Its like an ego boost for them they get off on it, like taking a shot of espresso for them when they see victimized black people and then look around and see how different life is for them. White people as a group have a real narcissism about them its sad and disturbing.
Yep. Like energy vampires...
So if they don't ask, 'nobody listens to us'. If they ask then it's some sort of sick pleasure.
@@thecurious926 whatever you say 😏
Took the words out my mouth. Narcissist LOVE feeding off the energy you give them, especially negative energy. It’s sickening and they truly get off on it.
@@GMacII and thats all that group is a group of narcissist
This is honestly the best 3 minutes on the subject of racism you'll ever find. Absolutely nails it.
You want racism? Look out your window at the black community. That is racism.
Nah, James Baldwin easily takes the piss on this....
"I always knew I had the moral highground. All my life."
Yep, when you are around low lives no matter their position, money and what they are trying to make you feel about yourself, you know when you have love in you those are demons and pos.
I absolutely love her moral clarity and resolution
Her Daddy taught her that...
She hit the nail on the head - racists are “so bereft”. Wonderful woman. 🌹🌹🌹
She is so moving and wise. I think I’m in love with her words. She’s life.
She's dead.
I adore her too!
Ohhhhh my, I can listen to her for ETERNITY. Just so SHARP and INTELLIGENT, WOW!🧡
White person here and this is fierce truth. Sharing this wise woman’s words far and wide.
Our skin pigment was never meant to be shaming device.
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extremely proud to have called her family. Rest In Peace, paradise and prosperity aunt Chloe 🤲🏼❤️
bro she was your family? come on dont you at least want to follow her path and become an excellent writer and thinker instead of being called boogieman and watching 243525 episodes of One Piece
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@@carlosguerra2725 💀 lmao
@@carlosguerra2725 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@carlosguerra2725😅
This woman was too amazing for words. Very ironic, since language was her “thing.”
They’re all in my books...drops mic
They are all in my books.......drops d mic .....💓
Me: start to moonwalk😎😎😎
She said… you gone pay for this advice today. Lol 😂 🤣🤣
Yes. All of this truth and magnificence.
"What are you without your racism?"
Most are just empty shells of little boys. Like The Proud Boys.
Powerful
She was so amazing! I love to study her work...
Absolutely BRILLANT, Absolutely POWERFUL, Thank you Toni!!!
When Charlie said "being black is harder with living with Aids" Toni made a face - I wonder what she was thinking. Maybe she thought, "It's not the who has it worse Olympics," or maybe she thought, "My identity is not a disease". Maybe she thought something else entirely.
Did you miss where he was quoting someone else?
HAPPY soul day grandma Toni, your work stands the test of time,,,
loads of love from South Africa
May this absolute queen rest in power!!! Love you, Toni.
Harsharn Kaur I’m sure the sow is flying’ around hell with it’s bat wings! Just like the flyin’ gypshuns of ancient times!
Still intimidating boys. 🕯
If you need to put someone down, regardless of what definition you give it; be it racism, child abuse, domestic violence, mobbing etc you’ve got a serious problem with your inferior self! Learn to know your personal greatness, and you’ll never ever feel the need to put anyone down! “Only those who are below you will try to pull you down, those who are above you can only pull you up to reach them because they have no other choice, unless they step down below their level!” African proverb.
Damn, that proverb is just brilliant!
brilliant. she's so amazing, rest in power Toni Morrison
Put in my favourite playlist.
I love her explanation. And I love her, bravo!!
She touches my heart…nourishes my spirit…
Mrs. Morrison should've been more popular!She was ahead of her time &i miss her dearly.She should've also been an highly successful psychologist ,theropist,historist or ethnicity professor!I can listen to her for hours!
Her books can be quite difficult to penetrate. In the sense of accessibility, they are creatively written.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis huh? Also, WTF?! Some of her books were banned in most “mainstream white spaces.” Black people had access to and comprehended her work the most of everyone. Black folk from ALL walks of life. SMDH.
Her books are mainly about the effects of the huge traumas that black folks went through and are still going through. They are difficult to read I concede that.
I was never introduced to Toni Morrison in my youth. I'm 24 now and I've got much catching up to do. I have been having the worst day, but right now I feel very warm and soothed by her voice and just the way she carries herself. Feels like therapy for the soul in a way.
Goddess
Every beautiful word is intentional
I love hearing her speak. Thank you Toni Morrison.❤
Toni Morrison’s genius rendered Charlie Rose silent. In all the years I watched his show, never saw that before or since.
Wow, she is so soft spoken/well spoken at the same time. So classy. 👏🏻
Wow...her response
I love it.
I adore her alot
I love this interview. It's a shame that he didn't get it, that it's about him too. Not "the others."
I love that!
Give white people free advice, "they are all in my books."✊🏿
I have never felt inferior in sports the class room in bed in business in life! I have always believed their is No white person better then I. And i lived it as a truth? When I had to compete in sport's i won. In life I've won. I woke up one day to realize i am not on this earth to convince your life at the expense of my happiness & i don't go out of my way to bother you? Hence is the difference between you & i.
I'm not 100% sure it's about inferiority, even if feeling inferior may be the end result. I think it's more about fear of the unknown coupled with a societal need to always be winning (keeping up with the Joneses).
When I look back at my life as a brown woman in an almost entirely white environment, I realise I am seen as a threat. Someone who is inferior is hardly a threat worth worrying about too much... But it's clear to me now that to watch me excel felt like a direct insult to the egos of the (white) people around me.
Humans are like that anyway, even with race removed from the equation.. if the neighbour is richer, happier, more beautiful etc etc then envy usually ensues.... But if that neighbour is black and or "other" then it becomes easier to express that envy in whatever way - because they are different and "not like me", something other and therefore something I can express disgust towards them more openly.
Just my opinion, i really feel we need to move away from the concept of inferiority and literally take back the individual internal power that is rightfully ours. I'm at the point now where, should someone say something rascist to me, I would be on the floor laughing at their compete lack of education and culture. My reaction would not have been the same 10 years ago, but I realise now that me being upset is what they want, rascists want to see us do badly and they want to see us angry reactive and downtrodden so they can feel good about themselves in some way. I will not submit.
@@anima6035 yeah, I agree. I feel they are just taking advantage of the ignorance of most people to create chaos and maintain a savage system of exploiting and hurting. Nobody would do all that shit being superior.
To the original post, you don't have to win anything, you just can live your life like any human beings. You are enough.
@@anima6035👏 👏 👏
I needed this 🙏❤️
Me too. She put words in exactly how I feel and about what I am going through. The only difference is that here in France those people are even sneakier. At least with Americans you know and nobody will torture you for years for saying that.
Oh honey she drove that home !!!! Amen sister!!
2:59 could never more true especially these days. Rest in power George Floyd✊🏿
We need to get white America in a room and let this play.
@@eternalyfeful I doubt they'll understand her vocabulary since they never read...
Aracely Henriques, Houston, TX
@@omarh229 lol your so right its true.
@Declan Stewart no its the truth
Wow, was thinking about Ms. Morrison, came to see her speak, and find the kind of intellect in the comments you’d expect from the daily tabloid sort of uploads. People truly believing they’re on her level….astonishing. I have no regrets about ceasing to call myself American…the rest of the world will leave us behind and we deserve to be.
It's not only America sadly, there's a whole system put in place to destroy people above all black that dare to have z' opinion or think differently. You have deep pos who are deeply disturbed with huge egos who make it a life mission to destroy others. I live in France and I am living the worse nightmare possible: torture, persecution, sabotaging for years... The thing is those empty vessels need to have a target, a black sheep that's how they think they will feel better about themselves but when you see and hear them you know the level of deep abyss. Anyway I just want help to get away and stay away. I can't anymore.
Someone spam share this, I can't believe this only has 42k views
You notice any vid about racism,low views,low comments,low likes. This is not an accident,the racists KNOW and they are watching,they stay far away because they know it's the truth and that makes them even more furious
@@wolfgangvonuce9615 Or ashamed.
Preach!!!!!!!!!
Wow a queen
There all in my books. Epic!
That's a great analysis on moral inferiority. What's left of the person when you take away someone's race or change their race? I guess that is also the best examination of racial privilege. Has a person only benefitted in life because of their identity with their race.
THIS WAS A WHOLE READ!!!!!whewwww🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😊😊😊😍🥰😍
Truth
Pure Black brilliance. I listen to this all the time to keep myself motivated, as a white person.
It's also a masterclass on how to handle irresponsible white male interviewers, and always return to moral clarity. "Of course I do, but let me tell you, that's not the right question."
Btw what a pitiful job interviewing by Rose -- a 45 second question to ask the if she experiences racism as a successful Black person (obviously), talks over her to say that Black people are also racist, talks over her again to say that white people are the real victims of racism, and concludes by asking she her to give free advice. Why did anyone take this guy seriously.
Rose was terrible the whole time. It's best for us that his own actions got him out of here. I don't miss the ignorant questions and interruptions.
@@Auntkekebaby so true! I had literally never seen any of him until I saw this clip incidentally while searching for Toni Morrison, so I didn't realize how bad he was.
Toni Morrison's brilliance and character were out of the league of so many of her white, often male, interviewers.
@@socute9248 it‘s like we‘re seeing two totally different men. The first question seemed ignorant to me, too, but he‘s a white person in the 80s or something, how would he know what it‘s like to be black. Ignorance isn’t bad in itself, the unwillingness to be educated is. He‘s asking after all and not making a statement about it. When she told him that it was the wrong question, he didn’t get defensive either. He just asked for the right one. He could also already know the answer but still ask for the interview‘s sake, many interviewers do that. Secondly, when he mentioned her father being racist he added to her statement and she agreed with him. She has always felt morally superior to racists and her parents did, too. He added that she once mentioned her father being racist as a result of feeling that way and she confirmed it and explains that a little further. It‘s clear to me that he didn‘t say or mean to say that black people are racist, too.
When they talk about the victims of racism, he basically summed up what she was saying. She at first explained how distorted racists‘ worldviews and their perception of themselves and others is. She then asked who a racist person without the construct of race and racism really is, points out how small they really are and that racism effects white people maybe even just as negatively as black people because of that. She also refuses to be seen as a victim, as she should, and he goes on to say that the morally inferior person is the ‚real‘ victim of racism and that they hold on to it for their self esteem. She agrees with him again. He never said white people are the real victims of racism. That’s an important thing to point out because it shows how your opinion about white males impacts your ability to see him for what he is.
He doesn’t talk over her, he inserted some statements, added to the conversation and guided the overall interview, as an interviewer should. Talking over somebody is meant to shut them up. He clearly didn’t do that. She explained in detail and he just listened for the most part. And when he asked for free advice, he had no malice in his voice or his face. He seemed to want that advice, which would be beneficial for black and white people. She was smart enough to refer to her book, no harm, no foul.
Sometimes we project things on people who didn’t do anything wrong, I’m certainly guilty of that. But I’m also conscious of it and I accept that sometimes my perception of others is just skewed. Being a white male asking these questions doesn’t make him a bad guy. It makes him a human, trying to understand.
Actually don’t know why I went out of my way to write all that, I think I hope it just might make you question what you believe to be true and reflect.
@@TheJosephjakob
"The first question seemed ignorant to me, too, but he‘s a white person in the 80s or something, how would he know what it‘s like to be black." -- Dude, it's from 1993. It's not a different era.
Also, he is not only a random white man -- he is a prominent journalist hosting a news show. His job is to be knowledgeable and ask good questions, and if he asks ignorant questions he is bad at his job.
I am not asking all white men to be perfect, I am asking a well paid news anchor not be bad at his job.
Btw this dude sexually harassed at least 35 women.
@@socute9248 the 90s are a totally different time, people were much more ignorant in general back then. People were much less educated about other peoples' experiences and his question made perfect sense at the time. Again, it might be obvious to you how racism affects rich and accomplished black people as well but how would white people know without asking and listening. And like I said, these questions can be asked for the interview's sake, so Toni Morrison can talk about it. An interviewers job is not to know all the answers nor to be perfect but to ask the right questions, listen and guide the overall interview in a constructive way. She corrected him and he asked for the right question. Expecting white people or men to already know answers to questions that might be ignorant makes them afraid to even ask nowadays. I don't see a bad interviewer in this clip, you just don't seem to like him.
And the sexual harassment is fucked up, that's probably why you don't like him. I don't either, doesn't really inform his behaviour here though.
Very powerful!! She spoke with truth and like a real man supposed too!!!
What the fuck?
You mean like a real man should have but didn't... or you made a typographical error
Real man?
Thank you Toni Morrison.❤
Unfortunately the impact of racism is not as easy to dismiss, however it does make for provocative conversation. Never confuse your opinions with reality.
White and black distinctions are imaginary, and outside of wealth and ownership have no purpose. Learn why "they" called Bantu, Malinka, and Cushite, people "black"? Hint: Economics.
Mother love me keep me warm
Mother loves me, keeps me warm, nurtures me, cares for me, and calms me through the storm. To help me
mother, help your baby to be strong, nothing more. No Money, is A Mercy, can The Bluest Eye find a Rainbow a
Home? For Frank and his Sister here's a poem. I love you, Mother, I thank you everyday, love me, keep me
warm, nurture me, care for me, show me what is right and wrong. Your love has kept me, in the light, words that
make a man cave bright. And when I go to her at night, she rocks me in my cradle, so I sleep tight. I love you
Mother. I Thank you everyday. Mother loves me, keeps me warm, nurtures me, cares for me, and calms me
through the storm. To help me Mother, help your baby, to be strong, nothing more. Thank you Toni, for I've been torn, and my mother left me in the storm. By Eddie Campagnola
Edward Campagnola, "Directions to the Dumpster" & Pen name "One Directions to Mercy Street"
Wow
Dats d MOST PROFOUND thing I've eva heard about racism. What r u w/out ur racism? Really, a study must b done on racists, dis desire to discriminate on skin tone is illogical and evil. Men! She spoke from a perspective I've neva heard
She assuming that every white prison is racist. And so racist that they’re nothing without their hatred of her? I’m sorry but that’s completely ridiculous and narcissistic. Is she implying that white owe not only their success but everything, their happiness and their entire identity to blacks?
@@gonova8412 Looks like u heard s/thing diff. She didn't say all Caucasians/white people were racists, @ 0:56 she clearly said, " D people who do dis thing - who practice racism." @ d end she did say, "White people have a very very serious problem and dey should look into it." I believe she was calling on dem to look into dis very serious problem of racism dat shaped American history.
Like her writings a lot
Give White people some FREE advice.
They’re all in my books. 😁meaning spend your $, buy my books. Love her reply. Black people were enslaved and forced to do labor and this brilliant woman was promoted for FREE advice. I work in libraries. You can get her books for free there.
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Explaining racism to whites is a waste of time...draining, actually.
Exactly, that's because the sons and daughters of slave masters have a different perspective on life than the sons and daughters of slaves.
Slavery is alive and thriving in the middle east and Africa, yet we're the problem? Muslims are in detainment camps in China. Get your head out of your ass.
I'm white, try to explain racism to me and I'll try my best to understand. Seriously, tell me something that will really change how I look at life. I know your comment was from a long time ago but maybe you will respond.
What year do these two think it is?
So how do you feel ?
Ukwazi xawuthe wavana nomntu , Ubana lanto Iphinde idike ?
Ziphathe okwenene ngama xesha onke.
Xandingena Mali / izinto zingasandi hambile kakhuhle , bangaphi abantu abangandibonela entweni ?
We do give advice, but many do not want to listen .
Bingo
Alright, I'm white, give me some advice.
Are there are any audio versions of her books narrated by Toni Morrison herself?
A lot actually:
www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Toni+Morrison&source_code=GO1DH13310082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjwv_iEBhASEiwARoemvNpqULTIiRT9LNyUdLbSMoECvPqquzF5XKn3CzgZC5hISP3yW7wUPxoC3d8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
This is why my ancestors had to be brutalized and denied an education, because if they were allowed to be who they are, brilliance will ensue.
What brilliance did sub-Saharan Africans do for the thousands of years prior to them having any contact with Europeans? Oh right, nothing of note.
@@historia9275 that bs made you feel superior somehow
@@alyciacooper2 Just an honest question. Because you act as though Africans have been subjugated for their entire existence and that is the reason they haven't achieved certain things when Africans were almost completely isolated until the last few hundred years. So clearly other groups were not holding you back. And no I don't think I am superior to you.
@@historia9275 I never said Africans. You did. In a failed effort to gaslight my comment.
@@alyciacooper2 Well you are of African descent...
Upon our passing and close to it we all will be judged based on were you harming others like mothers and children. We may be asked how did you treat the poor. Those questions will not be about race rather your own words and intent towards others no matter their race. There are deviant people in all races and there are ok people in all races.
I love my Sorors. Same as it every was!
Interesting. I am not a soror yet I love and honor Toni regardless of what sorority /group she belongs to. Black Sororities/Fraternities feel divisive in this day and time.
@@WordWoman111 True we can. However, I believe we will put all the divisiveness aside and unite for a greater cause that is bigger than us. I have true faith in that
Shrineof9 I share the same sentiment.
I stand with her not my problem sir.
BASED
I stan a red lips
very true we do people like you ! No white guilt!
THIS is what Whoopi was talking about.
O I thought is from Oprah...the show, I mean.
2:59
Go ahead and take my race away and with a resounding
YES!!!!
I am still good, and YES...
I am still strong and YES....
I am still smart and YES....
I still like myself!!!!
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We Black People are not inferior we are the opposite we jus need to be in tune wot ourselves n stop worshipping that european god
So what would she think of Trump and what do you think?
Trump is pond scum who would align himself with ANY group if it helped himself.
@@spaceghost8995 Proof?
@@bwoodward9564 Don't play dumb.
@@spaceghost8995 TDS.
@@bwoodward9564 No. I knew Trump was scum way back in the early 80's. He wasn't even a Republican then but intelligent decent people could plainly see what he was.
O boo Hoo
Mother?
She is a Socrates.
Rather, Socrates anticipated Toni Morrison.
This is all too indefinite for me.
i think she knew that Charlie was a total POS
I too feel superior...
i do too...white folks aint competing so they are no good... that's why the sports world is so pure... dont matter what you are...
White people what you gone do about your racism 💯💯💯2020
What you gonna do about yours?
Absolutely nothing. Slavery is alive and thriving in the middle east and Africa. Muslims are in detainment camps in China. Get your head out of your ass.
Well I'm white, does that mean I'm racist? Alright, then if I'm racist, well, pleas tell me what to do about it, I'm curious.
Such a gangster human being I adore you.
"defensive" racism is OK?????????????? rly?
I love the way that The Queen Toni Morrison tells white people who they really are,
nah gotta disagree, it's not defensive racism its the truth! And it's not insane, they fear genetic annihilation, and know we are more potent, better, and powerful. There is logic to it.
‘They' are not a monolith.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis yes they are actually in this sense, anomalies dont make the rule, you're the delusional one here.
@@ltsoul9751 racial essentialism is a mindset which only restricts racial equality.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis you're all emotions and no brain.
@@ltsoul9751 no, that's you.
Here after Trumps attempted coup on 1/6/2021
She speaks in grossly racist generalizations. She needs to look at herself.
She's racist too y'all... a racist minority is still a racist.
BOOOOORRRIIING
Is it now??? she’s struck a nerve for you on this one, it’s hard looking at yourself and your racist self is like 🙈🙉🙊 and then you’re all bored cause you don’t know who you are outside racism.
@@Newuk124 How can you make such an accusation about someone based on a single comment? Please, I would like to know how you arrived to the conclusion that Luis Hernandez is racist.
“If you’re only tall because someone else is on their knees..” 🤌🏾 I’ve said this in similar form for so very long.🤦🏾♂️ If you’re only good because every aspect of the game has been rigged in your favor, are you any good at all?
Most excellently and succinctly said. Its like crowning a boxing champ the best in the world but all their opponents fight blindfolded with one hand tied... but the world saying their the best boxer ever... ridiculous
@farrellcityking1
yt ppl dont compare their IQ to Indians and CHinese and d!ck size to blks.
Exactly 👏 👏 👏