J.R SMITH: Our Ancestors Made the Sacrifice Already | I Am Black
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I AM BLACK | Season 2: Episode 2
In celebration of Black History Month, watch excerpts from Episode 19 of I Am Athlete as J.R. Smith, Brandon Marshall, D.J. Williams and Antoine Walker share thoughts on how the black community can come together and take action.
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Officer Tatum definitely promoted this! And it was AMAZING!
Yea that’s why I’m here ole Tatum
JR hit the nail on the head when he said athletes need to stop asking owners to put money toward Black communities when the athletes themselves have the money to do it. You have all these wealthy Black celebrities who seem uninterested in helping these communities but demand that people who have less money do it. They need to start practicing what they preach if they want more everyday Americans to get behind their causes.
There is more to the story that we’re not being told. The so called”Jews” don’t give them money to build up the ghetto, because that’s where they found them. If they allow them to build the ghetto up, then they will run out of ignorant so called “black” people to use. Celebrities are not who you think they are. When we learn to STOP worshiping celebrities, then The Most High will lift the curse that is upon us. Money is not the answer to our problem, it’s our disobedience to The Most High. NO MAN MADE SYSTEM WILL NEVER FREE US……
@@christopherlarkin8524 shut the hell up 😂 you made no sense
People don't need no rich uncle to make it in the USA.....Yea it's good to have but it's not nessesary to build a nice life, now if you want to live a life wearing expensive jewelry, wearing the lastest style in clothing and footwear and spend more time at the club then at the drawing room....then life can be hard if you don't thousands to burn.
@@christopherlarkin8524 It's funny because religion is a MAN MADE SYSTEM lol.
I when when mfs act like black ppl haven't built 100s of progressive communities only to have them destroy each time by white mobs & the government. They ask bcuz obviously they feel they need permission since everytime its been done in history it was literally obliterated or magically disappeared..
This man came a long way. He finally woke up and not only that he spreading the message. Now that's gangsta....when u not scared to help your people and speak out.
A long way from what
Take away that "now that's gangsta" bullshxt. You're who he's talking about as well. All that "gangsta" and "OG" talk is a bullshit mentality.
"Now that's an enlightened man" or even *"Now that's a man"* would've and should've been in your thoughts before that hood mentality bs🤦🏾♂️
Instead people follow idiots like Colin Kaepernick. Because the smallest truth is more deafening than the biggest and loudest lie. Scream, kneel during anthem, protest, yell until your lungs burn. Nothing... Money is what brings change and they aren’t willing to sacrifice their money. Instead they would rather give money to scams and schemes like BLM then protest bullshit instead of taking action.
@@kurokaizen1889 am not even black even o can tell stop those fucking labels
We should force Biden to put back funding for HBCU to 10 year, instead of yearly. Trump gave 10 yrs funding to hbcu.
Please my brothers I beg of you, PLEASE HAVE MORE SESSIONS WITH HIM
Bro he needs to go to PIVOT. B Marsh isn’t sincere. He’s click chasing
He is 💯 correct but understand that black conservatives have been saying this for years!
Sad to say it don't sell. But I see your vision brother
What's wrong with JR Smith?
@@goosestep8665 I’m getting called racist for it every step of the way
"We got the money, we don't have the mindset..." Damn.
🎯💯
Its sad! We can ball together but not build together
Facts
Grateful for J.R Smith. Always knew there was a reason why I gravitated to his vibe
Yooooooooo Same
Same!
JR has always been my guy.
Frfr thi
I always though he was a knucklehead and he admitted he was a knucklehead in this interview....i need to see more from him then just words at an interview to change my opinion.
I have a newfound respect for J.R. I admire his path to enlightenment.
I agree but "Path to a man would've been more accurate".
The Africans and Caribbeans already think like this. Every other race one way or another they'll put things back into their communities.
Definitely a ghetto mindset of buying everything flashy instead of making proper investments or trying to create some businesses where he's from so that he can make some money while helping people by employing them at the same time. Doubt most of them think like that though.
Doesn't have to be a handout, it can instead be a hand up and they can keep their money whilst elevating the next person through building businesses etc.
Don’t judge the people who are messing up because they usually are the ones that largest epiphanies and really develop a message
He'll eventually realize it isn't afro vs euro mindset. It's human mindsets and helping each other no matter WHAT the race that needs to happen more.
@@DGRIFF There is a large disparity in the way of thinking between African Americans and other ethnic groups. Whether it's due to Europeans or not, large percent of the black population have been brainwashed into focusing on violence, irresponsibility and overall destruction. That's what JR is speaking to
@@kurokaizen1889 just look at the white atlelets, white entertainers ect, they wear Converse sneakers with jeans and a tee shirt, this is who white boys look up to, so the money is spent on things that gain interest like a house, business, stocks ect...black kids look up to guys that just blow money on everything and anything that depreciates by the minute the minute they buy it.
May the Lord bless you JR Smith. You are speaking the TRUTH.
Yah will use Jr to wake up the israelites ✊🏾
Man. I’m rocking with JR now. Best show in a while
I think going back to college has inspired him, he’s tapped into an area of his mind that was dormant for a while. He’s showing that inspiration and passion can come at any point in your life. It’s never too late 💯
I give it more to what’s in his heart. College can’t teach that
Age. School. Could be both.
Factomundo
College isn't supposed to teach you anything. It's meant to give you an opportunity to learn at an accelerated pace because you have easy access to people who know way more than you about the stuff you want to learn. We teach ourselves we learn from others.
Dude has a heart of gold and was raised right. So rare in our community to find people who make it with this kinda mindset. ♥️
So inspiring to see there’s still good people out there.
Think about why that is. Shit will blow your mind when you realize it's by design...
@@zshakur yes somehow it's still someone else's fault
@@sethbishop6890 you’re right. Everyone has choices. It’s up to them to make the right ones.
@@zshakur so somebody designed something and you just fall right into it exactly how it was designed.....you ain't got no chance then, so time to give it up.
@@carlitosortiz2870 why are you even here ?
Respect to J.R. bro. All he wants is to uplift his community and teach us how to work together and grow.
"We got the money NOT THE MINDSET."
I could have fed my community 10x over just with the money i was being late on the bus. 🤔
5 min in JR prolly got the best episode real talk
THE BROTHERS ARE WAKING UP!!! I LOVE IT! WE NEED YALL! WE ALL WE GOT!!!
♥️💪🐐🍴🎯
I'd be the first to say, I have entirely new respect for JR Smith. Salute my brother your messaging is on point and needs to echoed!
Wow J R Smith dropping some Real Jewels for our people
This is way too powerful. Thank you Jr 💯🙏🏿
This is the most legit stuff Ive heard in a long time. Someone who is trying to improve the community especially when you come from there. Lots of respect to this dude
I've waited all my life to hear someone , anyone to say these words. We have to have more strong independent thinking men take control of our communities.. without them we are nothing. Women are important too , but the man is the Leader. For far too long we have let these other people in government infiltrate our cultures and communities and let them destroy them from the inside out. Amen and God Bless these men that have been enlightened and see the what's truly important in our life. 🙏🙏🙏
In the USA you destroy yourself, ain't no laws that give somebody else control over your life.
Look up the Israelites. The group is called Israel United In Christ. They teach this message from a Biblical perspective and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
Just came here from Tatum. J.R.Smith Just gained my Respect
I say this about grocery stores in the neighborhood. It's a win win situation, you give jobs to the community and keep the money within the community.
Glad he found / cultivated this mindset…entertainers and athletes can literally change everyone of their communities. A bust down can literally help everyone eat In Your community. Hope more learn to do this while they are at the height of their popularity…….
Helping your people is extremely fulfilling. Very important conversation J.R🖤🌏💯
Exactly, sister ❤️
Ngl, the part at the end when D.J Williams asks the floor..."how you gon lose?" and J.R smiths response saying "You can't!" gave me chills.
For anyone who's followed J.R Smiths career, you couldn't be anymore happy and proud of his journey. Amazing and impactful! Keep going J.R 🤟🏾
Legendary Conversation! JR Smith dropped Real Knowledge for the People! I’m so proud of this King and All the Kings on this platform. It’s Time for Us as A Community to ELEVATE! It’s Been Time! It’s Overdue! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💗💗💗 Black People Let’s Unite & Love One Another to Build!
Hello, I have something important to tell you.
The bible makes it clear that God is holy. This holy God holds a perfect moral standard. Sadly, we have all fallen very short of that standard(Romans 3:23). The penalty for sin/imperfection is Hell(Revelation 21:8).
Thankfully the bible also says that God is rich in mercy and grace. That is why He sent His perfect Son to die on a cross to save us from our sin. You and I broke God's law, but Jesus paid our fine. Then Jesus rose from the dead, 3 days later, thus defeating death! (John 3:16-18)
"He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3:36 "But God commendeth His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
Dang all this time, I was thinking JR was one of the dumbest players in the NBA. He's gotta be smarter than 99% of NBA players. This is making me cry and I'm not even black.
Just like kwame brown thinking that bust is really dumb because he’s not good as a player but as a man… Jesus that guy is actually smart
Never judge a book by the cover
The journey of a Million miles begins with one step... This is one of the best steps I've seen... You got my support Brothers!!! Do for SELF!!! Practice GROUP ECONOMICS!!! Before we are forced too...
J. R. The Man Fr. Nothing but love for the brotha, he’s speaking nothing but the truth!
Real talk respect to Jr Smith he just spoke the realest conversation that I've heard in years he said what I been saying difference is he has a voice and all the resources salute My guy🙏
this is crazy j.r. I was in the same postion as you just flip flopped! and I feel the exact same as you do when it comes to the community its because we was raised in different culture setting then are own. I was a foster kid raised by a black women I remember the first time I walked in the door there was like 20 people in this little apartment and they knew I felt out of place I looked at my uncle lamar and told him I felt like a piece of salt in a pepper shaker everybody busting out laughing and immediately made me feel like family. I know it sounds cliche but momma made the best fried chicken I ever ate that night. Are cultures are way different but I like trying to bridge that gap it makes you into a person like J.R. Smith I have so much respect for you my man.
Dr. John Stallworth started a successful business in the city where he got his scholarship in football, Alabama A&M University (HBCU). He was drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers and was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL history. He put a lot of money back into the black communities in Alabama. He was not the only successful black business person who came from that same HBCU who invested back in the black communities of Alabama. This is happening all over Alabama, where there is an HBCU.
One of my fav players ever shoutout to J.R Smith , always been a real one
“The smallest truth is more deafening than the biggest and loudest lie” - Me just now.
I love this man! Your voice and perspective is both refreshing and greatly needed J.R Smith…👏🏾
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Decolonize the mind that a big problem in our community the 🦝. Much Respect JR!!!
Of all the people to be the first to really stand on it and take this stance who would've thought it would be JR Smith? this is beautiful. Especially with how not only White media but black media portrays this man.
Were they portraying him wrong? If that's how he was acting then were they wrong or was he like this all along and they were misrepresenting him?
It's good that he's come this far but if he was like that back then, then idk.
White media and black media? Isn't there just media?
@@kurokaizen1889 people called him Henny God when he said time and time again he doesn’t even drink Henny. That alone is a misrepresentation that’s going follow him whether it’s true or not
He’s a man growing and I hope he stays the course! This one man can change so many lives because of his platform! God bless
Brandon got that Eurocentric mindset, how we going to have JR smith up here talking about we gotta work together meanwhile Fred & Channing starting their own thing because Brandon didn't want to give up a piece of the cake. Gotta take a look in the mirror.
You go man. Hopefully, you follow through. You’re the spark that will start this mindset revolution.
@3:32 "We GOT the MONEY! We don't have the mindset."
Keep preaching bro!!! Don't let them shut you down, these conversations will be our only saving grace. Community has to realize that they are the backbone for advertising and manipulation.
Every professional athlete should pay attention to JR dropping some common sense wisdom. FACTS 💯
Group economics if all the nfl n nba players got together they could change black life in this country overnight I HOPE THIS EPISODE NOT A GIMMICK Brandon all yall need to really listen to wat he saying know your history know yourself build your community
Well said
Jr has an amazing mindset!
He is absolutely. I grew up with much of the same dynamics going to school out of my neighborhood: fighting to survive with the Blacks and Whites. Both dynamics had its unique set of challenges. He's right about the images and messages in the music. Great interview.
I love the heart/message of what he's sharing - and I can feel the grief he has of prior mistakes from when he was more immature...the only thing I would challenge is the "eurocentric" mindset that he referenced 2 or 3 times. There are people in every culture/ethnic group that are materialistic -and there are MORE that are not - that are fiscally conservative, donating/tithing to their communities and giving their time, etc. So, it's not abt skin color - it's about pride/vanity/lust/greed, etc. vs. humility/love/joy/peace. Definitely a spiritual battle on what it means to be content within oneself, and within their own financial means.
100%. Materialism is something that ALL people suffer from. It has nothing to do with skin color. Would also benefit them to understand that they were not the ONLY people enslaved. Not to mention that it was well over 150 years ago.... Stop focusing on the stupid shit that bad people did 150+ years ago, and focus on what YOU can do right here right now! Do that, and NOTHING will hold you back, EVER.
the europeans have the highest socialism which is non-discriminatory especially based on colour so he's just talking ignorance. There are lower rates of racism in europe than africa. He sounds like he's on the right track but he's got some rude awakens to come.
Yeah, that is the only part I had a problem with as well. As white people I think most of us don't have any interest in stopping someone from living their lives as well as they can or doing what they can to help others. I just don't understand this focus on race and gender that goes on now. Every child can benefit from a good role model no matter what they look like. Why does someone have to look like you to be worth your time and attention or so you can relate to them and their struggles? I'll never understand that.
I understand what you're saying but this conversation is not for you, with all due respect. It is specifically about Black people with wealth promoting empowerment within the Black community. If you want to listen and learn, do so without centering the discussion on a throw-away comment about Eurocentrism. There are cultural differences which involve the importance of family and community over personal success. It's not good or bad, just different. That's all he was referencing. He was not saying that all folks of European descent are self-centered and greedy.
@@micheled787 I could have predicted someone would jump in trying to exclude white people from the conversation. It's all too common when these subjects come up. You don't have the right to police who is or is not allowed to engage in the conversation no matter how much that upsets you. Everyone has something to contribute when it comes to discussions of race.
The best one yet cause y'all talking about the advancement of our PEOPLE WE NEED THIS TO GO SUPER VIRAL THEY HATE AND SCARED TO HEAR US TALKING LIKE THIS MUCH RESPECT
Stop worrying about them and focus on us and doing better. Even your statement reeks of seeking unnecessary validation.
Who is them?
Who is "They"??? The only "they" are people with the mindset of exactly what this man was talking about having. Bro I'm a white boy in the southern US and I 100% support what this man is saying. I can't think of any white person who would NOT support him. I don't give two shits about his skin color. The man is talking about helping out his community and helping kids. That's a REAL man speaking right there. 100% support that shit.
@@intellectualredneck1813 I agree with everything smith said. But you still haven’t explained who they is
@@intellectualredneck1813 and let’s be real…white democrats would not support this way of thinking. We know this because for years the right has been saying this exact same shit. Black community needs to stop looking for excuses like racism and Start changing the parts of their culture that holds black ppl back. Things like glorifying gang life, dead beat baby daddies, “fuck the police” etc. There’s more than enough filthy rich black ppl to change the future. But instead they’ve adopted a “I’m out for me” mindset
I don’t follow basketball nor did i know who you were before this, but i thank you for your inspirational perspective on life. We definitely need more people like you in all communities🙏🏻
2:09 I been saying this for a WHILE. Thank you JR! I hope others really listen to this.
Great interview need more of this!!
There you go JR! Take a stand man, not many doing that for us
This is some deep truth. Great forum and interview. My sons WILL be watching this.
I love this Man. LFG Vibe on 1000% TRUUUUUUUUUTH
You're surprised on how intelligent these people are when you here them talk outside of sports
JR himself admitted he wasn't always like this. He changed his mindset and then got educated through a college program. I hope more people pay attention to that part. Make sure you're educated and know how to articulate your points.
These People huh. 😂
You probably didn’t mean it but that’s clearly an insult.
im probably the blackest person on the internet and Idgaf about the grammer police.
@@darthkermit4617 you grew up around white people. That’s something they would say. It’s hilarious some white dude walked up to me and said they’re probably the whitest person here. I’m like what does that even mean and here u go saying the same dumb shi* but on the internet. You outta be ashamed of yourself dude. Be more cognizant
J.R. Smith 👏👏👏. Everyone needs to listen and get on board with this.
White boy here. I give JR much love and respect. Hearing him talk actually brought a tear to my eye why? Well I hustled a little ball back In the day out at Ostego state park Brentwood LINY. I hooked up with a few dudes (black) and became good friends. One dude and I got real tight I spent a lot of time at his house. I learned a lot and His moms would always say the exact same stuff about not settling and pushing yourself. One day I took the bus over to Jamals house and there were a bunch of cops and an ambulance It was my boy J he was shot during a drive by. Unfortunately he didn't make It. I did stay In touch with his moms sometimes she gave the love I needed more then my real moms. So keep on moving In that direction and you will be remembered. Peace.
It the “ is this the ceiling for us? “ for me .🔥
Salute J.R his growth is inspiring
Amazing! So enlightening let's do this for our communities!
Thank you for your courage and sharing and growth JR Smith. Continue to do those things. Until we have seized back all that humanity and heritage they continue to steal from us individually and collectively and our ancestors. Let the ancestors speak through you. Asè
Boy JR you on that shit! Love you Bro ... All the way LIVE !
Shout out to this man. True American. Proud American black man. My admiration and respect go out to this man. I am definitely following this man from here on after. You make a difference difference and are making a mark in history Mr. J. R. Smith.
GREAT POINT.... "Imagine if things stayed segregated." No competition.
JRS you the man bro we need more of you true American right here love it love you JRS keep up the good word
At least you down with helping others, am glad your a real brother.
JR is talknnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JR spittin’ straight truths 😇😇😇. Keep up the Great Work 🇺🇸
I’m an X basketball fan that is now a JR Smith fan. Good luck sir with everything you do. Go out and make it better.
I remember hearing a black barber say the day that black people come together to collab will never happen! That though still rings in my mind …
Let's go !!.....I've been waiting for this time. When I was too young to know anything ....I was waiting for this.
J.R got it… it makes my soul speak. Keep going God.
All the things that society has conditioned us to want is what kills us all or destroys our lives. Unfortunately some communities as a whole are more easily manipulated.
We are being told, “sex sells” so we have to gravitate towards hyper sexuality, especially if you’re a woman, in order to succeed, if you’re a man and you get money you should be running around with as many girls as possible, forget about having one wife and a family and providing and raising your kids.
Then you have drugs and alcohol, promoted hard in music and movies and what you should want. You can’t be happy without this synthetic infection of poison ☠️
It’s so crazy and sad and when we get older most of people start understanding it all but for some it’s too late to turn back.
Our children see us doing things and follow. Especially if you’re an athlete or celebrity they gonna feel like that’s what’s needed.
God bless this man for speaking so many facts. Please protect him because there are people in the elite groups of the world that don’t like to hear this much intelligence and positive inspiration 🙏🏻
Classic interview fasho salute big homie Jr Smith 👏✊💯✌️
Straight facts .. I can watch this shit all day
When he called him self a stupid azz "Nigga"...That was Profound
Great man right there. God Bless you J.R.
JR Smith was dropping TRUTH bombs...like a B-52
If I was still in the classroom I would have loved showing this to my students!! They were forever saying that teachers were low paid so that translated to unimportant. People confused value with pay but I think this pandemic showed us how much we needed some of the very people we didn't value. Truckers. Cashiers. Healthcare. Teachers and more!!
Saw this on Officer Tatums channel. I'm glad I listened to the whole conversation!
Speaking from my own HBCU experience as an athlete, I know for sure, athletes have tried to give back to my HBCUs, Ben Wallace wanted to redo the Virginia Union basketball gym but was denied by the University because he wanted to put his name on it, Jacoby Jones tries the samething with building Lane College they're own football field but was denied because he wanted his name on it, we get in our on way.
Powerful statement. Denzel both football equipment for my college because his son played for the football program. They didn't even use it, it sat outside unused for years.
@@badmandeya Why? That's weird.
These are Greek boule. If i don't match their plan its scrapped
Sad. Bureaucracy and egos clashing.
Just became a bigger fan of JR Smith. We can’t lose if we unite
Awesome interview. The great wake up
What an inspiration no matter what color you are!
bro aint lie. mindset is whats holding folks back.
JR Smith liked your game coming out highschool but you have become definitely on my favorite former players of this era when you just said we got the money but it's our (mindset) Brotha 💯 💪🏾 I been saying that for years put your money together leave the egos outside the door bigger picture salute JR.
J.r. Smith was on that 2016 team . The athletic ability was ridiculous. Change hearts and minds and start caring for thy neighbor instead of hating . We can't take our money with us , but we can leave a legacy of love.
THIS IS DEEP !!
Brandon you need JR as a regular!!!
This show is very insightful it doesn’t just talk about sports it talks about life
I salute J.R. For his stance and mindset!
My guy straight from hood in newark. Speaking facts. We need to get our minds out of mental slavery.
Never seen B Marshal so into a guess! Mr Smith the truth, thank u brother!
J.R. Smith 🤴🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Deep love it 🔥🔥🔥just like superstars recruit other players to the team and create these super teams samething can happen off the court an it need to be happening simple as that
Im just a simple white boy and I hope one day we can look past skin color and instead of helping people that look like us hopefully someday we can all start helping each other white black Hispanic Asian all of us East Indians everyone come together help each other that would be a turning point in human society I believe we will transcend into a more successful species rather than a species constantly at war with each other just because the way they look just because we're animals doesn't mean we need to act like them. God bless you and I hope you and some of your teammates can help those that need to help the most
This should be trending. 👏👏👏
Great interview..can y’all do Eric berry one day
J.r smith on a different level he been speaking facts since the first word he said
Whenever you stand for whats right YOU BECOME A TARGET.
QUESTION: Are you willing to become a target? 🤔
Gone with all that woke shit, our ancestors been through slavery we beyond targets mf
Some people are still sleep to think that you won’t be a target. That’s a true statement but you won’t find many willing to sacrifice for the betterment of others. It’s still happening today for those that are woke but people love the crowd. The crowd is just hiding behind personal fear!
@@savage-bm7th
😆 You think that's BEING WOKE‼️ I Call it COMMON SENSE.
@@Blaqk_8298 common sense tells you to go to war but mfs ain’t did shit yet but walk streets.
@@savage-bm7th bruh...do you know history? Every single person walking the earth ancestors were slaves...and slave owners. That's all human history.