(2013) Amazing 9 year old Asean Johnson at Chicago school closings rally
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2013
- By the end of this speech hundreds vowed to vote for Asean for Mayor in 2025, maybe even President.
Asean (ah-Shawn) goes to Marcus Garvey Elementary School, slated for closure by the Chicago Public School administration, an un-elected board who's members are appointed by Mayor Rahm Elmanuel, former Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama
Transcript via rapgenius
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Good evening, or, good morning. My name's Asean Johnson. I'm from Marcus Garvey School, located on 103rd and Morgan. I come to you today to talk about the school closings. Rahm Emanuel thinks that we all are toys; he thinks he can just come into our schools and move all our kids all over they lines, and just say, "Oh, we can build a building right here. Let's just take this school out--we don't care about these kids." But it's kids in there. They need safety.
Rahm Emanuel is not caring about our schools; he is not caring about our safety. He only cares about his kids. He only care about what he needs. He do not care about nobody else but himself.
He let Barbara Byrd-Bennett, a woman that's from Detroit who don't even know the streets of Chicago where I'm from, come in and close these schools. She should not be closing these schools. They need safety and protection. You should be investing in these schools, not closing them. You should be supporting these schools, not closing them.
WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED TODAY!
We are going to City Hall, we're confronting Rahm Emanuel. We are not toys. We are not going, not without a fight. Like Martin Luther King said, like--I forgot his name but--he said that it is 90% of school closings are African American. This is racism right here. This is racism. We are black and we are proud! We are white and we are proud! No matter what the color is, no matter if you're Asian, Chinese, it doesn't matter, you should not be closing these schools without walking into them and seeing what is happening in these schools!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
EDUCATION IS OUR RIGHT, THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO FIGHT!
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10/10 would follow into battle
Malcolm X at is best!
protect little black boys at all costs
this kid is going to do so many great things THIS is what gives me hope for the future
It's an excellent thing to see a young boy speaking out for what he believes in. This brought tears to my eyes.
You can feel it in his heart it's passion
I LOVE this kid!!! Keep strong!!
Brought tears to my eyes. So passionate and real.
Goosebumps? He brought tears to my eyes! This child is indeed amazing! A HERO! He will help change the world!
I love this kid.
This is amazing; this is what we need more of in this world. Ignorance is the worst illness to plague humanity and this 10 year old kid can see it. Education can put everyone on even ground to see eye to eye with one another; it gives perspective and empathy to those who do not know and the world needs to understand what this 10 year old child can see clear as day.
Racist
Wow...what giant voice from such a little man. "Education is our right that is why we have to fight" that's right!
YEEEAASSSSSS FUCKING SLAY
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I am so proud of this young man! I know his mom and dad must be glowing!!!
Wow!!! Talk about passion man, I love this young man,
I only have one account but I would like this a gazillion times.
THIS KID NEEDS TO BE PRESIDENT!
What a strong, brave young man. I don't know about anyone else but I'm shedding tears and so, so proud that there are young people in this country who know what's really important.
I could watch this over and over and over again. Gives me chills every time. This is why we can never lose hope.
Hello! This just showed up on You Tube. But our dear Asean is beyond awesome. Telling the truth. Dear young man. YOU are such a GIFT to all of us. Thank you!!
this kid's passion is going to take him far.I would not have heard about this without this video support your local public schools.
I wanna hope that Rahman Emanuel is doing this for the betterment of the youth. Love kid kids speech
I can't even imagine how proud his family is. I'm just about crying over here. WE NEED kids like this. I am so proud that HE is a child of the future.
I would like to see more adults and college age students with such charisma and intelligence.
I wish I was as brave and bold!
Asean Johnson: my most recent HERO!
This video brought tears of joy, amazement, inspiration and hope! Yet my heart is both lifted and heavy! Heavy knowing there is STILL reason in this country for him to be compelled to make such a speech! Could watch this video a thousand times and would have the same reaction! 9 yrs old and already has it right! This child will go far in life! Asean Johnson, you dear child WILL make a difference! YOU will help change the world! You are MY HERO!
So powerful and we have to keep the public school system strong.....With children like this, there is hope for the day ahead!
little man you just bought tears of joy to my eyes! to hear someone so young speak up for the people and their rights!
You get em boy!
Thank God for children like this! It makes you remember how important education is. For so many, education is the only way out of their hometowns, and this young man gets it! God bless him!
This kid is Marvelous. I would love to have the privilege of teaching him. I hope he reads comments so he can see how proud we are.of him and the teachers which have helped him on his journey.
Wow, he is fearless. As a grown man I respect the fact that anyone can get up in front of a crowd like that and speak their mind...let alone a child.
WOW. I was immediately moved to tears by this young man and his passion. He is truly speaking truth.
I pray that more parents would educate their children about the matters of the world and get involved WITH them to bring about the change we need to truly rebuild this beautiful country!
It's amazing when a kid that's only been on this earth for 9 yrs. leaves you speechless! That is uplifting, courageous and inspirational! I don't care what NO body says that kid has been here before! Who was he before is the question????? Very Cute and smart! Xoxoxo
I almost teared up. We need to support kids like him and keep him on the right path until he is old enough and wise enough to channel the fire within him. Very proud, made my morning!
I love how you can see the look of absolute pride in the faces of the teachers behind him.
This made me cry!! I love you Asean! You're amazing!! When kids stand up to make a change...it's powerful. I can feel his energy and passion. Truly a future leader!
Asean, your eloquence brought me to tears. You said it better than any adult could. Thank you! I am so glad you made a difference! Keep on making a difference in the future. You're a LEADER!!!
This is unbelieveable, never seen such passion in such a young person
I pray that his unbridled spirit spreads amongst the youth of today. His thirst for education and equality is inspiring.
I enjoy listening to Asean Johnson a nine year old kid with his passion to fight to keep schools from closing
I just watched this with my child who will be at John W. Garvy school in Chicago next year. I told him that Asean goes to the other Garvey school in Chicago. Now he is walking around the house chanting, "Education is our Right. That is what we have to fight!" You and all of the kids in Chicago are amazing Asean. Keep fighting and we will too. On Monday, I'll be at Millennium Park for the Every School Solidarity Picnic at 12noon.
It was so unreal walking off of the redline and across the plaza and being stopped by the passion this kid was speaking with. It was amazing.
MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!!
Wow. That brought tears to my eyes. This kid has more courage & passion than I believe I have seen in any adults I know. I only hope that the rest of his generation is this way. If I were his Mom I would so proud! Matter of fact, I'm not afraid to admit I'm actually proud right now in the way that a Mom is. He gives me hope! Just wow.
Amazing child. Good on you! Tears. Papa may have and mama may have, but God bless the child who's got his own,
this is INCREDIBLE. i was in tears half way through. BEAUTIFUL.
Look at how proud the woman behind him is. I'm not sure if that's his mom, but she's just beaming with admiration. This kid is very important and will grow up to do great things.
thank you
Thnk u this is wht every child, Every parent , every Grandparent , every uncle, every aunt , every one needs to hear. We need t start investing in our children and not or government prison.
This was awesome!!!!
I love his mama behind him looking so proud she should be she raised a beautiful boy
This is so wonderful to see; a bright and passionate young man standing up for what he believes in ~ and making a difference in the world. :)
I really hope that my kids are this passionate some day.
This 9 year old and that high school kid from Oklahoma is my favorite they stand up for education
this kid is going to grow up and change the world for millions and millions of people
Holy, that was beautiful.
You said exactly what I feel. They are NEVER to young to learn and expound the TRUTH, because it makes you free. Not 'set,' because you can be unset, but MADE. Not easy to unmake, and this young man's parents are making a great Black man, focused and with no variance. God Bless them.
I'm 14 and I love politics and even though i'm older than him this 9 year old whom I greatly respect is my new role model.
Simply awesome. Can't believe he's only 9. Well done to him and kudos to his parents.
He made an impact. His school and three others were spared.
am 27, 6' 7 and (i SALUTE!!) this kid,word is bond..when the innocent speak you know somthing is wrong. nuff respect from Spain
Truly inspirational.
Way to go, Asean! Incredible speech and such passion!
Tears just streamed down my eyes! Proud!
Mr. Johnson is going to be even more amazing as he gets older, and wiser.
ALRIGHT KID!!! Wow!!!! Very inspiring LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
I couldn't stop the tears! ahh so strong and passionate for a good reason!
I will give whatever money I can for his cause!! He is for the children and the teachers= community. Love You.
Asean you have instilled hope in the idea that our children were lost. Good job mom and dad I am proud for you. BLESSINGS!
thank you
It's amazing when a kid half your age inspires you.
id love to work for his campaign one day.
Ya and it's also sad he has to be making this speech, America ... Get your shit together soon please or we're all in trouble
What a son to have!!!!! Thanks mom and teach!!
This is our future, need more children like this one :)
Amen lil brother... God bless You
there are kids with amazing potential everywhere in the world, and that should never go to waste. i'm so so glad we also have incredible young people like Asean Johnson and Malala Yousafzai to fight for the right to a good education.
I hope to someday raise a child with his ferocity and analysis. If I could see more young people like this, I'll know that our future is in good hands; well done young man and well done Asean's parents.
WOW! AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM...A STAR IS BORN
Dude, you rock. I'd love to have the opportunity to teach a kid as passionate as you.
The real question is are you a passionate teacher?
TheRevolus Are you?
Tanmag This young boy is more passionate than 90% of the teachers in the world. I wish he will study what Malcolm X has done in the past!
Tom Browning are you even a good teacher? Are you a teacher even?
An incredible young man, just absolutely amazing!
Tears of joy for the possibilities
so much emotion in one video, he is going places with this mindset!
You're an inspiration Asean. We're fighting for the same thing here in Australia. Both our state and Federal governments are cutting billions of dollars from education. Keep speaking out and lead the way.
Brilliant!
beautiful soul
OUTSTANDING!!!
Bravo. It's horribly sad when a 9 year old kid knows the solutions to our problems, while the politicians don't give a shit.
POWER!
This child is absolutely amazing!
Brought a tear to my eye
Indeed! He will go far in life! He will help change the world for the better!
Thank you Asean
I'm so proud of this young man!
He is absolutely amazing...
Gives me chills! Wow!!
What an awesome little boy.
Amazing. Martin Luther King couldnt have spoken it better himself. This kid is going to get straight A+'s in every spoken presentation in school.
Good job Mama, daddy, gma, unc unc, and whoever else is teaching this child some truth.
education is our right, that is why we have to fight!!!! his mother has raised a leader. a peace maker. a boy with ambition and a trust worthy man! all the best of success to you M.Johnson!
This kid is everything.
Good job on da speech lil' man, you got potential...
I look up up to him and I'm 10...
He made me believe there's still a hope.
God bless you kid. Well done
Impressive. This child is a natural born speaker. He spoke from the heart, no notes or speech prepared. He also spoke at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and did well. He also managed to keep his school open, so he's effective. One of the future leaders of America.