50 years of racism -- why silence isn’t the answer | James A. White Sr. | TEDxColumbus
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- Bringing reflections and the reality of race relations in USA, Jim White Sr. provides a lens that goes back 53 years from his first experience with discrimination, coupling it with how he's struggling to provide counsel to his grandsons facing the same bias. This talk was the first time he's shared this provocative and heartbreaking story in public after his decision to be silent no more.
James A. White Sr. is a Master Training Management Consultant and Executive Coach. As owner and operator of Performance Consulting Services, a business performance training, development, consulting and coaching firm in Columbus, Ohio, James is dedicated to sharing his experiences, insight, enthusiasm and passion with all people.
With over 25 years of corporate, K-12/College education, and government experience, James is committed to the training and development of individuals, groups and organizations. He has conducted training consulting in over 34 school districts throughout the United States of America. In addition to his formal degreed education from MATA Drafting College, Capital University and The Ohio State University, James has acquired over 30 corporate certifications in performance training programs/initiatives. He has also accumulated tens of thousands of hours of platform delivery experience in the classroom environment. To date, James has successfully trained over 250,000 thousand people.
As a result of his education, entrepreneurship and employment history with the Xerox Corporation, Wang Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation and the United States Air Force, James has a rich array of diverse business experiences, which positions him with a wealth of unique and valuable resources, skills and success tools. He is known for his humorous, yet real world and impactful, informative training style.
James has recently co-authored a book on the topic of diversity, culture, consciousness, inclusion and integrity entitled: A Better World: Understanding How Your Personal Operating System Affects Culture, Diversity & Inclusion.
Jim’s philosophy is; once you put your mind to it (with the appropriate tools, skills and resources), you can overcome any of life’s many obstacles and challenges… As a 17- year-old inner city, high school dropout with the disability of Dyslexia, he entered the U.S. Air Force, received his G.E.D and served his Country as an Air Policeman and Top Security Draftsman.
James is devoted and extensively involved with his family, student education and community health and stability. In his commitment to the growth, development and advancement of all people, Jim has inspired people of all races, genders and backgrounds to take the steps necessary to achieve their goals and objectives. He truly believes we all are our brother and sister’s keeper. The success of America lies in the hands of each individual U.S.A. citizen. Success will only be achieved through access, opportunity, equity and collective and shared responsibility. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Each individual must develop their skills, talents, strengths and passion in the achievement of performance excellence.
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"I don't have the luxury of being angry"... Wow that is some powerful stuff, perfectly sums up how powerless one can feel. Great great speech on an issue that is still very much alive!
I wouldn't call "lacking the luxury of being angry" a statement of powerlessness. Why do we get angry? Because we feel powerless and think expressing our anger will empower us.
Problem solvers don't get angry and stew. They work towards solutions.
Chase, you've got it. That's the kind of distinction a great many people don't have the awareness for, or the intellect for. Thank you.
When a man with a gun tells you to do something no you nor I have the luxury of being angry. Very clever comparing today’s problems with those of the 1950’s but also very disingenuous.
@@JorissenJan wat?
Really hits deep
The fact that people think racism is dead is mind boggling to me
The fact that you think the little cupe cake racism there is to day is the same as 50+ years ago is mind boggling to me.
I wasnt aware of it until 7th grade. I never watched the news and was oblivious to a majority of social constructs. I realize now I am aware of only a fraction of what goes on in the US and I'm ashamed.
the old racism from 50+ years ago is dead
Racism is never going to be dead, just like murder rate will never go down to zero. However, racism is not as bad as what the media wants you to believe. So the point is why dwell on something you can't control, why not move on and make something better of yourself? Why is it that every other minority race (including the late arrivals of Africans and West Indies) is doing better than then "descendants of slaves".
Little tea cup 9 Racism will never be eradicated ever be in USA and anywhere in the world. Just educate people for better understanding towards one another.
A gentle man with an enormously powerful message. Two thumbs up on this video. Best wishes to everyone! Peace.
I'm with you james cause i've been affected by racism in school and I'm a fifth grader and sometimes it hurts my feelings and i wonder if somebody even care and does it make them happier?
The chinese in my country r also racists.....
Hopefully your parents will truly listen to you and actually help end your nightmare reality. They can start by: Putting you in another school IN A PLACE WHERE OTHER PEOPLE LOOK LIKE YOU AND SHARE YOUR CULTURE! I've never understood why anyone would ever force their children to "STRUGGLE" through racism. Especially in America!!! Maybe moving to a better state for your religion or ethnicity would be better. You should talk to them and let them know "WE DON'T HAVE TO STRUGGLE LIKE THIS! There is a world of countries that offer a better life for us." It's not hard to just do it, sell everything, Get Out!, Live Free, & FINALLY BE HAPPY. If they refuse to be free, K-12 homeschooling will make things a little bit easier. Sorry your suffering kid. Being peaceful, hanging with a good group of friends, telling guidance counselor, martial arts, & Prayer helps too. Good luck to you.
It's 3years since your post and i hope you succeeded thru your struggle. I pray you did not run from it and looked hate and ignorance in the face and learned from it. I hope you spoke up against the wrong and kept your head held high. Don't let anyone take your joy away. Ever!!! Remember you don't have to attend every argument that you are invited too attend becuase Haters feed off of it like oxygen. To insult your heratige is a foolish move we all came from Adam and weather they like it or not you are their brother.
Same here. You're not alone!
I'm so sorry that happened to you.
I give this man credit for not becoming embittered for what he was put through with the apartments and trailers. I am sure he has many other examples as well. It is heartbreaking to know how people treated him and so many other people. It was good to learn that his children and grandchildren are happy and successful. I wish James A. White Sr. well and wonder what his thoughts are these past few weeks...?
What about blacks attacking Asians on the streets of Chicago and San Francisco and beating them to a PULP?
I just want to hug this dear man and all who suffer this torture. It makes me cry.
How is looking for an apartment 'torture'?
You've never applied for one before obviously.
Smdh snowflakes, thin skinned sissies all of you.
I've had similar hardship without racism.
Most people have to apply at MANY places for an apartment and jobs and takes weeks to months to get one.
My qualified friend just put in over 30 applications for work. 2023.
Real life.
This is insane that a human being has to go through this for a human necessity.
It is what it is. We go through such every single damn day
You can think imperialism for that. The system is designed to move people up based on reputation, who they know, and who knows them more so than practical skills. This is why you see blacks in sports more than ever before these days and the only thing that doesn't discriminate is nepotism.
That's because it's a lie.
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@@MMphego Go through what?
I worked with this brother, learned a lot in very little time.
Wait really? That's amazing! If you care to share some words on what you learned I would be grateful to listen.
The man went through some sad stuff. Lovely presentation! I hope we can all learn from it.
My first USAF station was Tyndall AFB FL. Despite efforts to rent a decent apartment, I ended up in an old trailer park owned and operated by a retired military married to a German woman. I know exactly what the speaker went through. It was 1981 🤨
Wow!
Same issue in Europe and When we end living in the same boroughs they accuse us of communautarism 🤔😕
Yep 1981....41 years ago.
Lets let that past stay in the past.
I will say Military folk are known to be mobile and deployed or relocated often, so some places may not want that and want more stable tenants.
That may be a source of rejection for same to this day.
@@surfersilver6610 Except that his senior officer sent him to a place with which the military had a good relationship and long standing dealings.This wasn't enough in just his case.
This racism is totally unacceptable but sadly it never seems to go away. Loved the talk. Very interesting
YOU make it "go away".
@@dwpharester8714 No, racism is systemically ingrained in Western culture. A major problem still exists in Europe against Africa and of course USA.
However, this will be their downfall.
Is there a racism that is acceptable?
It would be good If everyone who agrees that discrimination in housing has to be stopped, were to look at their city's record and practice on this issue. We need to let our our elected officials and candidates running for office know that we care about this issue. Check to see if there are organizations in your city or town that are working on housing issues and get involved in what ever way you can.
Dude this lecture is at least 8 years old and his experience happened in 1964 right after Jim Crow.
That level of prejudice/bigotry is hard to find nowadays.
Wake up, you are being used to keep this hate alive.
Affirmative action and racial quotas are discrimination and need abolishing.
They've proven harmful not helpful. Those are real current issues, not housing.
13:58 here after the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing protests, and this could not have been said better. we must all unite in solidarity together and make CHANGE! i can only hope that that change comes soon.
Correct!
You can't only hope, you can take action. Your life matters as a part of the movement you apply to. Unite!
@@smbowey9137 I completely agree with you both! Sorry, I may have not phrased that as best as I could have, I simply mean that in general my wish would be for these changes to occur soon. By no means do I think idly standing by on the sidelines and 'hoping' for this change will allow that to change to actually happen.
lol
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I experienced racism in the 5th grade, I'm 45 now, racism helped me grown without living in fear, racism has taught me to stand taller, more knowledgeable about my blackness, how blessed we are to survive decades of white ugliness,
Just grade 5.... wouldn't you think it was longer ?
Get over it ,it has passed and now you are only making things worse for no reason live in the present instead of the past
What about blacks attacking Asians on the streets of Chicago and San Francisco and beating them to a PULP?
@@SipLeila yes they never metion that do they ?
@@claudiachurch4285 In that case, what's the purpose of honoring the founding fathers and the people that helped shape America into what it is today? Aren't these clear indicators that the past impacts the present and the future? Just openly acknowledge your bigotry 😌
Your stories are our stories. Thank you 🙏🏾 for sharing~
Not much have changed. My partner experiences racism almost on daily basis. After years of being together i have learned to recognize the it and my God, it's heartbreaking. I have enough of people telling him he needs to ignore it, grow a thick skin or better that it's only in his head. Society needs to change, white people need to let go of the monopoly for life. I have no patience left anymore. Information and research is out there and there is no place for ignorance.
Please tell us: What beliefs do they have that make whites silent & collectively hateful of african & brown people?
We know that they are fed the hate by their family members & other whites.
Why are they such SHEEPLE?
Why do they stay silent and enjoy privilege while other people suffer?
@@mohamedsalama4593 Whites are not "collectively hateful" of all colored people. There may be lingering effects of policy from half a century ago but it is a lie to say that racism and overt racists are as prevalent today are they were before the civil rights movement.
Your comment resonates with me. It’s exactly how I feel too.
Bibi, tell us what you do that helps support your partner in there right to equal treatment and self-direction? That's what we need to hear from you. That's what helps people 2 model good behavior
@@mohamedsalama4593
Because of their Arrogance and ignorance!
You cannot discuss with them;
Their ideologie is to strong
You must fight against them!
Show em no respect either!
Thank you for all you do to help make positive changes in the world. The world is an infinitely better place because of men like you.
No wonder pregnant Mary and husband Joseph could not get room at the Inns even though they were expecting baby boy We indeed are his people. Amen to that.🙏
Lol
I watched and I am touched by it. He’s a good speaker.
Its not fair. I am deeply sorry by my whole heart that over millions have gone through this. Its seriously heartbreaking. Im so sorry James.
'If I let you in other tenants would move out'
the same thing happens in schools as well even kids face the same thing even till today.
A great talk backed by examples, emotions and a clear way to learn & grow.
Thank you for your service brother. I for one appreciate it. Stand up and be counted
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It's the racism with the kind words and a smile that hurts the most. 🙁
WE MUST DO IT THAT WAY !!
@@salamjihad3449 Shut up.
@@jmin8400 WHY ? THATS HOW MOST OF US BLACKS DO IT !!
You have done well sir. Your children and they're example are testimony to that.
well done your story is outstanding and survival.
God bless you for explaining the truth in an honest way. Easy to picture what you are saying! Hope this gets better. America needs to get better! We need to be better and we need to show that we are better and teach our children to accept all people!
We ARE better.
Do you live under a Democrat rock?
Blind eyes are still in our midst. Let such speeches open the door, albeit small.
Thank u Sir.😍
Small demonstrations of love and support for our neighbors can become exponential
I love this. He's an inspiration.
As long as we are still talking about racism, as long as our children still know this word and use it in daily life, racism still exist. We must ACT, NOW, proactively!
Thank you Sir for sharing your story brought me tears.
May God bless you and your family.
Jim, you are a very wise man.
Thank you for your work and passion to educate.
"What the World Needs Now
Is Love, Sweet Love
That's the Only Thing
That There's Just Too Little Of..."
This is so shocking and unlike how American society is projected in films and web series.
The media is a manipulator! Racism is strong here. PS I'm a white guy
@@IAMLampLighter how do you know?
@@edwinamendelssohn5129 Because racism is not hard to spot, but it's easy to ignore if you're the one who does not constantly experience it.
@@osvie0168 I've get it in six years have a single person tell me what racism they have experienced. I ask often. If you can't tell me. Then stop saying you experience it.
@@edwinamendelssohn5129 wait. Are you saying you've asked for examples of racism for years, and no one has ever given you a story example of something that they experienced?
12:03 SO SO SO SO IMPORTANT! LISTEN TO THIS WONDERFUL MAN!
Thank you for telling us your story and experiences.
This right here pierced my soul. Heavy!!
Your story breaks my heart. My son and grandchildren live in Mountain Home. I fear for them as much remains the same there. I originally considered moving out to be closer, but I can't live in a place devoid of diversity. The land of "God, Guns, and Glory" in the worst sense.
Silence to injustice and discrimination is killing America. Here in Canada as an African I always fight injustice and discrimination. I tell my friends I can ignore and pass it, but I do it not for me but for our children.
Bravo and bless you. “Elevate your consciousness” as a dialogical pursuit of truth by the many. We need each of us to accomplish the revolution humanity is crying out for.
Amazing! Everyone needs to watch this, thank you for telling your story 💙
Good on you for sharing this! I’m also on the receiving end of this on a daily basis where I live, which is very sad in this day and age. I fell deep into depression beacuse of this and the fear that my young son can fall victim to racism. The profound learned helplessness is very stubborn to get rid of. It can ruin your life. It’s a predominantly white country and there’s a resurgence of strong racism towards Asians or anyone who looks like Chinese regardless of how long you’ve been here, contributed to the society, live this place and yearn to positively contribute more to this country! I’ve decided to pick myself up and when anything like this happens to me I will bless their soul and stay compassionate towadrs all the haters. They are the ones who are hurting themselves not us!
Blessings to your family. I honestly believe you will be seeing great strides in the next 5 to 10 years!
Let the blind stay blind. Let those in denial remain in denial. Discontinue to cast your pearls before swine. No matter how long it takes, the end results of "what you give to another" are that "you give it to your self." One day the tables will turn and those who inflicted terror will get it all back. It's a basic law of the universe. And boy have they got it coming.
Don’t let those in denial remain in denial.
We can’t expect people who suffer from racism to grow thick skin while people are allowed to comfortably stay blind. We shouldn’t accept this kind of behaviour anymore.
Why hope for vengeance? It takes the same amount of energy to Hope and imagine peace
@@Tututu311 i love ur answer
5 years on. Nothing has changed. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor. RIP
Marc Archibald no you go get an education☺️
5 years..... Errrrrr, a bit longer than that!
He was A CRIMINAL
White America not only DOESNT want progress but they want DEVOLUTION! And I'm a white guy in a town of 80% whites. I've never been more ashamed of my skin color than today. Therefore I get active & speak up, I dont try and change hearts but hopefully minds. Most of White America is REALLY UNEDUCATED & that is a serious flaw in our Public School System.
@@field369 And what's more, I bet lots of them go to church and pray....... Hypocrites.
You have my standing ovation, Mr. White. I agree completely. I'm sorry that you are the one to end up having to educate us - when you are on the receiving end of fear, hate and othering. Hate and othering is in upswing right now. I vow to keep doing my very small part.
It's pretty scary to read some of these comments. wow!
Well that underscores the value of the talk in my opinion. If racism is still a widespread problem, we need to solve it. Albeit I do not think shaming is the right way to do so.
Yeah words and ideas are scary unless they're the same as mine!
renocoolify I’m use to this by now
FightWorldSlavery you’re a very very lost individual. Get help.
FightWorldSlavery, what exactly are you ranting about?
Fantastic Talk!!! you touch on so much reality, maybe one day there will not be these social injustices, but today as you said you need to teach to protect your family. Thank you for a fanatic talk!
Hope you dont support maga?
What does maga have to do with this.
If you had half a brain and understood the words: Make AMERICA Great Again you wouldn't even post your mess.
America is ALL the people not just 1 group.
We used to be the TOP producer in the world, now we are at the BOTTOM, but the TOP consumer yet we pay MORE for everything vs others who don't buy as much but pay way less than us.
The same goes for NATO, we pay, they don't, we provide most the military and have the most soldiers killed protecting them.
It needs to be stopped.
2024.
Hopefully racism will end and we can all live in peace
Hi ..
OLD Pharaoh's heart is so hard that's no going to change.
@. After being graduated in Engineering years ago offered a job In mining town . I Made an appointment to see a room. The landlord fell down the stairs, shocked to see me as he told me it's no longer available.stumbling with words on the floor. Yes, It was an accident. NO matter how we look at it . But the ad. remained in the classified for some time. Minor detail. .
Racism will never end, men like power.
heart-breaking to watch this, seriously
One million likes for this presentation...
What an excellent assessment. It shows how racism is accepted and promoted by many Americans. I agree also that the solution is to NOT get enraged and react in an adversive manner; but to appeal to all decent Americans to stand up against these crimes. We also have to shatter the notion that police are always right and stop the blue wall of silence that protects them when they are wrong.
7 years later we are still on this fight. God help us!!
You mean 400 years later. Hope you wont vote maga?
God don't exist..
I want to know more about the racism in USA and that is what led me to this video :)
well done for wanting to learn more. this is the start of change!
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"Insanity", exactly. We must have the awareness to realize the situation we're in at all times - my sister, my brother, you're not dealing with an individual being unreasonable, you're dealing with insanity. The reality is that we "don't have the luxury of being angry," and it's not that we shouldn't push back but that we shouldn't want to push back. Why? Here's an analogical question for you: Why in the world would you want to provoke a psychopath in the moment you're confronted by one? It's a waste of your time, and there's a high chance that it'll be a waste of your precious life too. Instead, apply mindfulness, like our elder right here - Mr. White Sr. Just look at the level of composure he embodies!
hate people that you don;t even get to know is insane.... not liking someone just because they have dark color is insane and shallow,..AF!!!
I just want to cry 😭 Not okay.
That is the reason why America is filled with depressed people. Everyone will reap what they sow. It might take time but it will happen in one way or another. We need to be mindful on what we sow now to have a fruitful life later. God help us.
I agree, NO ONE wins when it comes to racism. Some people think they are but it’s a facade, they are also mentally and spiritually trapped by contributing to racism
So many racists in this comment section...
Ikr...
+Alex Leyva Racists are nothing but losers, believe me.
@@broseth1568 WRONG !!
@@salamjihad3449 bro what
yep
I really hate people being judged by there skin color without even giving them a chance to show there personality, all because of there appearance.
You hnow what, racism will not end in amerikaka. Come to Africa we need highly trained and educated people. Of course this has to be coordinated by the various African governments.
well i hope racism will end in america , but African governments should cooperate
Eloquent, composed, clear.... Not accusatory, not playing games..
Bless this guy
I like this guy's approach. Great talk.
I'm trying to learn how to change things for others. I found another Tedx speaker that helped me a lot
Some people need to be seriously slapped in the head to get it working again for treating people like this. Heard there's an error.
However, if he's gonna talk about amount of deaths and skincolor, I wanna see numbers.
Hi,
Fellow white person here.
Yeah, can confirm.
There's a great many number that need to "get turned off and back on again."
-me
Take one look across Africa. Not one country there is thriving and you blacks really think white people are still the problem? Seriously???
100% Honky hi, look at the reason for that. Centuries of exploitation and colonisation. They’re only just catching up. And to argue none of them are thriving is ridiculous, some of them are industrialising and changing at incredible rates right now. Take your ignorance elsewhere.
Is it innate? The haters and sociopath gravatate toward gov.
It is innate in them.
Thanks from Italy for your great testimonial
The day I woke up and saw many peoples of different races, ethnic groups and cultures together protesting, I knew change was coming for the better for us all. Amen😷👍😇❤
Beautifully presented well done
Beautifully profound.
One of the best person ever
all these racists in the comments smh
Racist is a word used only on white people
yeah
Hessian14, Racist is a word used only on white people. If white people prefer to be around their own kind, why don't you be KIND ENOUGH to leave them alone!
Wanting to be around your own kind is fine. It's the further actions you might take in support of that goal that might be a problem.
@@romandarius6041 what about when your OWN KIND (WOMEN) don't want you to be around huh??????? And they just want that BBC!
I Love This :) Amazing Presentation
RIP George Floyd
R.I.P. DAVID MCATEE...He was shot and killed in Louisville trying to defend himself from a TRIGGER HAPPY NATIONAL GUARD! BREONNA & DAVID STILL NEED JUSTICE...contact your Govt "Officials"
Inspirational!!
That's a GREAT life story of a vet... those who do this DO NOT DESERVE TO BE CALLED PATRIOTS...
thank you for sharing your personal experiences. was a joy to hear 😊
And yet here we are again 2020 RIP Mr.floyd RIP Mr. Audrey 🙏 and the list goes on and on
White people get killed by cops too. Is that also because of racism?
To collectively change.
Yessss !!!!
Mr. White: I was a Security Forces member (Air Police) in the USAF. Did two tours in Iraq. Nothing much has changed.
good job brother keep up the good work
That was a good talk, sir.
Mr. White went threw All those challenges only to keep his family together. Racism to separate and discourage. Mr. White a man of great perseverance.👏👏👏👏👏👍😊
This is hurting my soul.
I learned a lot from this man
Great speech. Great man.
Hmm inspiring Testimony of Life and staying the course 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💙
Respect for all people who fight discrimination!👏🏼
That's was amazing 👏👏
Love this!
Much agreed everywhere where you dont speak up this happens. Rules and prosecutions are necessary pillars into combating injustices.
What a wonderful speech from a lovely person. So many bed things against him and he still keeps friendly and a marvelous human being. God bless him 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏼🙏🏻
12:11 so powerful my brother
Love the speech. It deserves a lot more views for sure!
The weird thing is, from an evolutionary viewpoint, the whole term "racism" doesn't make any sense. There are no "races" among humans. We are all just one race. One race, with different skin colors. There's not 1% difference in our DNA. It's all just a social concept. Old thinking. We need to get rid of it. There's no room for it in modern society.
Sadly, that's not the case. Racism is on the rise in my country. The nationalist political party in my country, is on the rise. It's down right scary to see people being so biased. Ignorance at it's best...
AMAZING TEDX THANK YOU MY BROTHER! PREACH! PREACH! THERE IS TOO MUCH HATE AND RACISM! GOD BLESS YOU GOD BLESS US ALL!
moving and inspiring
Great speech!
Bottomline don't let them stop you. Keep fighting.
Wooo so amazing message
Great Talk!
One of the better talks!
Every learning and values starts at home, teach your children to be a descent individual at home and within the community, no matter what your color is people will respect you, and that will be the start of change of racism.
You dont understand ...you dont have to teach kids that they are born knowing that...we should star by stop teaching iur kids to hate
I would join his hypothetical group in a heartbeat!!!!! Bravo!!!!
I am not only your ally, I am also your accomplice❤️