Racism from the perspective of a non-threatening black man | Doyin Richards | TEDxTemecula
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- čas přidán 2. 11. 2020
- Even though Doyin Richards grew up as a self-described "preppy, non-threatening Black kid", it didn't prevent him from being called the N-word by a white person for the first time as a 9-year-old. His talk explains how racism brings about expectations and fear for Black men of all kinds, how it almost made Doyin take his own life, and what actions white people can take right now to be anti-racist. Doyin Richards is a diversity author and anti-racism facilitator, but he also grew up as a self-described "preppy Black kid" in a predominately white town. His numerous experiences with racism will surprise you. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
" Everything this man said in the video is true. If someone disagrees, it's possible that they may be part of the problem that perpetuates the issue."
im tired" i felt that soo much😥😥😥
Great talk! You even have a few trolls in the comments so you know you're on the right path! The fear is so real and so constant, it is exhausting as well as debilitating. Anti-racism work is the solution. Definitely going to look into procuring your consulting services for my organization. Thank you for what you do!
Wow. I totally do the singing thing. Shop with my hands visible at all time. I put on a faux English accent to put older ladies in the elevator at ease. What would it be like... not feeling like I need to do all of that. It’s a little sad. Not so much for me. Imagine All the missed opportunities to share a laugh or a moment with another person who probably needed it, just as much as you. There is no upside to racism, we all lose. Welp!
I'm someone who believed racism wasn't happening I should have taken you seriously. I don't want you to ever feel like you have to live in fear. I support your mission. If there is anything i can do please let me know.
This is the deadly truth.
A six foot 2 male weighing 215 pounds, and women are scared or nervous when you approach....Dude, its not your colour that is the issue.
Honest, raw, and true. I hope this video spreads far and wide because this message needs to be heard.
I hope you won’t ever give up the fight against racism. You will continue to make a difference, especially in the lives of your own children. Stay strong! 💫
I sympathize. Doyin Richards is likely to deal with the terror of micro aggression from one race and be actually killed by another race.
I wish this video was shown at every workplace, school, police department, government office, EVERYWHERE
First a person needs learn what Microaggression is and the signs of it.
The thing that white woman said to him in Starbuck's is UNBELIEVABLE. And it's so tone-deaf! But I can already imagine someone on Fox News rushing to defend that woman!
Wow I total feel this
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I just moved downtown in a major American city a few months ago. I understand on a very surface level why Caucasians may fee uncomfortable. I noticed that the vast, vast majority of ppl homeless or asking for money or displaying generally anti-social behavior ranging from mild to sad and disturbing, it is the people that look like me.
I’m feeling this way today. Needed this video.
San Diego
Thank you
Big Ups thanks for sharing and caring