How a Southerner shed his racism
2015 ж. 13 Там.
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Franklin McCallie, 75, grew up in the segregated South as an admittedly ignorant bigot. Today, McCallie dedicates much of his time to promoting strong relationships between whites and blacks. So what caused McCallie's views to change? As he tells it, it was a conversation he had in 1961 that forever changed him.
He wasn’t racist, he just was too scared to challenge his parents beliefs
Just because something is racist, doesn’t mean it’s not true.
@@erichkaufmann5284 What?
Bryan Castillo not everyone is equal, however much that annoys some SJWs it’s still true. However, doesn’t mean that everyone doesn’t deserve equal opportunity, of course they do.
@@erichkaufmann5284 So you also hate the people from Yakutia
@@erichkaufmann5284 like?
It takes a strong man to admit he is wrong.
Yes. Donald Trump, for instance, is not a strong man.
@@meanmistermustard1041 Well, he does have one strong suit: He's got to be the the Best Liar the world has ever seen.
@@meanmistermustard1041 cap
NevoyFN nope not cap, Donald trump acts like a child
B Bodziak what did he lie about? Im not a supporter I’m just curious
The part he said his stomach got tight, he knew it was wrong. That's the conscience inside of you. He wasn't racist, he was taught to believe that he was
@Mary It may shock you that not everyone judges someone on who they are based on their race. They may notice it but that doesn't drive their opinion of them.
@Mary wow you must live a terrible life huh
@Mary primeval man, that’s right
@Mary shutup you mean your racist
@Mary I’m not racist. 🤨🤨
It's actually insane what having an actual conversation with someone and really LISTENING to what they say can do for you.
We've sadly lost that ability in this society.
If I were in the room with that racist I'd just cancel him.
Overall the years of racism I’m sure he did can’t be forgiven in one apology it is what it is
@@mrlofi333 Of course not. No one can change the past. You can do your best to make up for it and be better in the future.
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Imagine if at the end he was like , “still can’t stand Mexicans tho” 😂
Jesus Gonzalez Hahahahaha only someone from Cali would understand this joke. Good one brotha
Lol. That would make for a great sketch!
Yeah I disliked this video a long time ago and I disliked it because they put “white privileged boy” I’m not white I’m Hispanic and I think that was racist in of itself so.
@@xPersianxKing same here, guey
Jesus Gonzalez 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭
I don’t think he was ever racist, just living by his parents beliefs until he was old enough to think for himself and realized how wrong that is.
kase linden yea so true
Same with religion, friend.
If we can believe that there is a magical sky fairy dictating our every move, like an overprotective parent, then I believe we can (if indoctrinated of course) believe something as stupid as segregation because of 'skin colour.'
@@StuartFuckingLittle That is a amazing comment I am showing that to my highly religious friend I'm trying to get him to like gays because I think I might be gay and I want to come out to him
@@StuartFuckingLittle well said...
The fact he feels the way he does, feels so remorseful, brought to tears, due to societal failure toward people just because of where their parents or grandparents might’ve been born. What a man.
It's not about where they were born, it's the content of their character that's the problem.
I grew up in Arkansas, was raised around nothing but racists. I joined the army at 21 and that’s when I shed my racism. I couldn’t believe I had been so ignorant my whole life. I was ashamed to say the least. I’ve told the longer version of my story to black soldiers I serve with. Some tell me the same except with roles reversed, they grew up in an environment hating whites. I have connected with them as friends on a deeper level because of it. We are all more alike than we are different.
That’s the whole point. Everyone is fuckn racist. It’s called tribe mentality.
The regret in the man's voice is painfully obvious. If only humans learned.
@Mr Glass True, but we humans never learn.
@Mr Glass But it seems like the bad is just overcoming the good.
@@Rationalist101 In the end times the Bible said the wrong would be right and the right would be wrong.
@@S_u_n_Flower_ Yep
@24delagarza7884 exactly what I thought 🤔
Proof that just because you’re raised racist, doesn’t mean you can’t shed it.
True dat
Just an interview and you believed it ?
Everything that you acquire can be dropped
Tristan yes because he would took the time to do this and exposed himself he clearly has changed
The residuals remain in his face and tune of voice, I’m not convinced.
This guy isn't really a bigot, he was just raised in a bad environment. That's why he was able to shed it. Trust me there are plenty of people who are truly ignorant bigots that are beyond shedding their racism.
Answer me this are you a white man or woman
well he isn't anymore but he was before........
Well, he was born white...
@@AmariKhumalo Im curious what you mean by that. Don't take this the wrong way, but it sounds like you are accusing anyone born white of being a bigot.
@@thefighter6071 My social studies teacher in United States of America said that people who are born white have privilege from birth and I believe her because I know a lot of black people and they have way more problems than white people do. I am Thai and my parents had to move here and experienced racist attitudes for many years from white people so I can't imagine how black people must feel. In Thailand black foreigners are looked at as lesser and white people are looked at as superior because they are rich.
This is really inspiring. That young black student invested 3 hours of patience and calm and look, it changed this man's life and countless others. And he had ears to listen too.
the greatest difference is that he listened to a black man. racists are quick to regurgitate what they learned without hearing the other side. he was brought up racist but was gifted with the ability to listen.
THISSSSS
1:24 is the most important part. If you want to get someone to understand you, insulting them and hating them is the worst thing you can do.
@Happy Stressy it's all about whether you did your best or not. You can't get through to everyone, but at least you know you tried. And treating them like a friend who could use some help is better than treating them like an enemy who needs to change. Everyone in hate just needs help, not more hate.
I love it.
I actually think the black guy he met had the ability to talk. Mr McCallie clearly said 'if John would've insulted my father the conversation would've been over'. How many of you would've told him his father is an idiot? John just asked to make your own experiences instead of taking over your predecessors stereotypes.
This is a guy who wouldn’t say the N word even if I gave him a pass.
Daniel Bloomfield N word as in Nerd?
You really let that word define you and white people. You include it in your language as a type of leverage, you should stop
Nathaniel Sheehan or you can just not say it and move on with your day
@@ns7353 leverage for what? And how does it define me?
BiggieCheeseTheLord leverage to say there is a ethnicity that has a right of superiority of speech. What if they prohibit further words they deem unsuitable? handing out “N word passes” is a dangerous road to censorship.
2:32 This part is VERY important. It is the key to understanding why, ironically, systemic racism still exists. Many white Americans refuse to even hear about what people of color go through, not because they don't think it's real, but because it's too painful for them to listen to. The amount of shame and guilt that surfaces upon hearing you got it better than others because of something as trivial as pigmentation is too much for them to bare. So, they tune it out. They ignore it, and they let the injustices continue, because it's easier to pretend like it's not happening than admit so many people suffer from it.
like 80% of all coloured people in the us arent long generation families of slavery, but just a bunch of immigrants who want to profit off of wealthy countries
I learned that when I was trying to get to know my mother in law. I haven’t experienced much racism living in NY, but when I moved down south with my husband it’s just been wild. I had a woman walk into me with her shopping cart in a Walmart while I was standing well out of her way.
@@shineayandrews1869 pretty sure NY is full of black people
I think a contributing factor in why some people have a hard time understanding systemic racism is because that phrase gives the impression the system is inherently racist everywhere but that isnt the case. There are these pickets of racism, sometimes its only a town sometimes its almost an entire state but not every single person is going to live somewhere that its a problem. There are huge areas in america where there is functionally no racis. I always go back to MLK with this topic (naturally). I think he way way way a head of his time on how he understood racism. He partially viewed racism as inextricably tied to income inequality and lack of social mobility for all ethnicities so when economic justice stalled out so did racial justice which is why he was trying to start the poor mans march and why our goverment likely killed him. That is why these little pockets and echos of extreme racism from the past were never truely stamped out. The day he died was one of the darkest days in American history, America would have been infinitely better off had he not been assassinated.
@@iraniansuperhacker4382 that is your opinion, but i find it a good day
My daddy was a racist cop that beat us regularly. So we never liked him when kids, afraid of him really. So when he didn't like dark brown people we made sure we did. Momma was so afraid when I brought my girlfriend home and she sat in Dad's living room chair. She was so afraid he could smell a dark brown person like he said that she sprayed his chair with Llysol. OMG. So we had dark brown friends over when both not home and no daddy never could tell that they had come over. Daddy got educated in college and by me and he changed realizing how disgusting and stupid it was/is to feel this way about anybody ever. We are all just different shades of brown. That's how I raised my children and how I told my grandchildren and now how I will teach my great grandchildren. Every body is a child of God. Satan can't have children. So we are all potential bros and sis' for Christ. Praise God for this man's change and now God has given him a heart
Amen!! if anyone reading this doesn’t know, Jesus will fulfill you more than anything in this world, I speak from experience (from when i did Romans 10:9-13), he loves you and wants to be in a meaningful (not romantic) relationship with you. :) “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:9-13 KJV “and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15 KJV If you want proof that Jesus and the Bible are true look a documentary called “Ron Wyatt discoveries 2022” on KZhead and a KZhead channel called Expedition Bible. They both examine archeological sites and discoveries that prove the Bible, and even reference secular sources. (Just don’t convert to 7th day Adventism after watching the documentary) And lastly if you don’t know the gospel and want to be saved search up “abc’s of Salvation Teenmissions” on Google and it should be the first or second result. When you click on it read the whole thing, and do what it says and have faith in Jesus while you are doing it, do not doubt, and if it is hard for you to do what it says, ask Jesus to help you, have faith that he will, and *he will.* God Bless :)
As somebody who comes from a racist family: Thank you.
Wow, that must be terrible. Glad you're not like them.
@pate heckerwoods There are many reasons I moved 1,000 miles away from them. That's one.
Nobody I love you man and Always be you and be kind brother
Plot twist: He meant he’s also part of the racism
Savage123 lol
I am a black women who knows Mr. Franklin personally and I have attended gatherings at his home. He is genuine and wise. He is passionate about bridging the gap between blacks and whites.
D Brother yes, he is the retired high school principal
Dwilette Atterberry what about us Mexicans? Can we bridge that gap too!??
Dwilette Atterberry we need more people like him. A lot of people.
BelligerentTruth So you're for socialism then? That would get rid of the poor.
Bless you and him!
This is so touching. I’m glad he cared enough to find things out for himself and it made him a better person.
Same Also Jesus will fulfill you more than anything in this world, I speak from experience (from when i did Romans 10:9-13), he loves you and wants to be in a meaningful (not romantic) relationship with you. :) “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:9-13 KJV “and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15 KJV If you want proof that Jesus and the Bible are true look a documentary called “Ron Wyatt discoveries 2022” on KZhead and a KZhead channel called Expedition Bible. They both examine archeological sites and discoveries that prove the Bible, and even reference secular sources. (Just don’t convert to 7th day Adventism after watching the documentary) And lastly if you don’t know the gospel and want to be saved search up “abc’s of Salvation Teenmissions” on Google and it should be the first or second result. When you click on it read the whole thing, and do what it says and have faith in Jesus while you are doing it, do not doubt, and if it is hard for you to do what it says, ask Jesus to help you, have faith that he will, and *he will.* God Bless :)
Something similar I went through. Grew up, and still live in Alabama. Grew up with a racist father, and other racist family members. Racism is definitely taught, you’re not born with it. I was very fortunate enough to learn and catch on to it when I was young, and when I was out of that house, I never spoke to them again. My own flesh and blood, but racism, I will disown anyone in my family or friend group for acting it and believing in it. As a white man, I’ve been humbled numerous of times about race and African American culture, and it’s made me a better person, but as a white person, learning and advocating for better change, never stops. We white men and women, need to stop ignoring the everyday systematic racism and be better human beings. It may be very well uncomfortable for you as a white person, to have a conversation about race, but it’s necessary. You will feel small, embarrassed, ashamed, but if you experience those feelings, that means your listening. Most importantly about those conversations, shut up and listen. Don’t down play someone’s testimony based off of your experience as a white person, because you will never learn anything that way trying to refute someone’s feelings/testimony that is not the same race as you. White men and women have privilege. That’s a fact. Know it and remember it. Be the change and seek change white people. We have the ability to make a difference, so let’s do it.
For me it was different. I have never been racist my entire life. But I was born with an anti white father, a German immigrant who had part of the RAF in his youth. The white man is not to blame for racism. Media is. ALL LIVES MATTER!!!
You’re anti white.
@@clintonjameshuddleston-apo9385 Who's older, the white man or the media? Exactly. Take a permanent time out; your comment/last sentence is a stark contradiction to this entire video. And you have the gall to call yourself a patriot.
@@moniquewest3277 I didn't call myself a patriot.
@@moniquewest3277 would you say racism against whites exist? I'd say yes
"It isn't a case of good or bad blacks and whites. It's a case of good and bad human beings."---Malcolm X
@@ajh.7868 Did you know Malcolm X?
@@babyblueLEGEND no I didn't. But if you read about him you'd know that he changed his views and stopped hating the white man. He wanted us to work together to create peace. So as a young black man I hate when black people are hateful towards all white people in Malcolm x name. Hateful Black people are always quick to say Malcolm said this and Malcolm said that. They don't even realize Malcolm died having hope that black and white people would unite.
I would like your comment, but I'd rather keep it at 💯
@@ajh.7868 then provide the proof
@@inactiveandsavedforarchive9312 omg. Research any documentary on the internet on Malcolm x. Or better yet read his book. Malcolm changed his views about white people when he went to Mecca and back to the u.s.. He was a different person no longer blaming the white man. Like all these other lazy black folks.
I can barely hear his story because of the damn piano.
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lol
True was thinking the same lol
Matthew Brice 😂😂😂
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Much respect to you for finding the light, unlearning racism and hate. It’s so beautiful and touching to see you spreading nothing but love. Be blessed always ❤️🙏🏽
I LOVE stories like these! As a southerner with family history these guys are role models not just for us, but for anyone whose challenged themselves with self reflection. I think if a lot of people just sat down with someone they respected and said “maybe it’s me?” there’d be a lot less problems. Not only just for changing ideals mind you, but it also allows you to see where others are coming from. I’m sure everyone will/should have things that they don’t really need to change, but the experience means you take your ideas seriously enough to question. That’s very hard for some people to get, and even people who do, fall into it unknowingly.
He took this so close to his heart, he looks traumatized. His family did this to him.
But I'm glad he faced his fears and is trying to help others do the same by creating awareness.
That is what’s called true repentance.
"Tramautized" over Racism 😂😂
@@CaesarsLegion1 Why is that funny to you?
@@CaesarsLegion1 he was most likely forced to be racist and was scared to challenge his parents beliefs
He was my old high school principal. He truly care about his students.
oh wow...thats pretty cool!
Just the white ones
Mr. Cow Wtf is wrong with you?
Mr. Cow you can literally see that he is black in his profile pic
Kazuma it’s called a dark sense of humour
Even in 2021, it's hard to hear how it used to be. This man clearly made a difference, and I truly wish more people would adopt his philosophy. The world would be a much better place.
Knowledge and communication is everything!! ❤❤❤❤ I know this old but I needed this.
No one is born racist its the environment that makes them.
This is actually false, there were tests done on babies and they preffer to play with their own race
@@davisweaver2856 Shut up , man
@@davisweaver2856 where is this test?
@@davisweaver2856 Proof
@@davisweaver2856 That doesn't make babies racist. It's natural to feel more comfortable with people that are your same race. However, it is racist to have biased views against someone else because of their skin color.
This was my High School Principal, and he told his story at one of our pep rallies. He got choked up, and was so apologetic. He cared so much about all of us students. Black, white, Asian, Hispanic...he knew EVERY student's name. Such an amazing guy.
@@wydAri Kirkwood High School. I didn't graduate from Kirkwood, but was there for my Sophmore & Junior year, then transferred to Valley Park. Lucky me.
@@WarXxandXxPeace Lucky you? Was it bad over there or what?
@@WarXxandXxPeace most people would replace the word hispanic with mexican and i never liked that because they assume that every hispanic is mexican
@@Luis_Facil Yeah, I don't say "Mexican" unless I'm referring to a Citizen of Mexico. Always with love, too. I LOVE my brothers and sisters from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, etc... Beautiful cultures, amazing foods, gorgeous language... Can't wait to go back to Spain.
Wow... It's crazy your comment doesn't have more likes
Ah yes, one of my favorite stories of all time. Love getting this recommended once in a while to remind me of this beauty. 💜
I was racist a few years ago. I’ve been told countless times “once a racist always a racist” it’s been a hard ride.
Thank you for changing and being willing to be humble despite having hate thrown at you. You should be proud, but maybe don't tell too many people that you were a former racist. 😅 You should be able to tell your story, but people are so quick to demonize people now.
@@krazyxki much love to the black community from this Mexican ❤
@@ogman6553 I was just in Cabo san Lucas last weekend haha. Have so much love for the Mexican community too. 🥰🥰
@@krazyxki true
That is so untrue. People are capable of change. Don't listen to them
"I don't think you and I know enough about that to discuss it intelligently." That is maturity right there.
Its so much more to. Maturity, intelligence, respect for him and his father not to embarrass them.
@@SirFloofy001 Asians call it saving face.
Amen, that is one of the smartest quotes I think I have ever heard someone say. If only more people thought like that today.
@@pt4963 cringe asf
@@swimfan752 Get out of your tiny bubble.
I wish they’d report on news like this more often. Stop giving hate a spotlight, and maybe it won’t shine as much.
Very valid point made. Smh.
Most underrated comment in KZhead comment section history
Sadly people love drama and honestly so do I
Lol it’s more of a warning to other people that’s going on. Everything needs to be covered. People don’t need to be left in the dark. Then people would complain about others thinking there’s nothing wrong in the world.
Stop giving hate the spotlight and it wont shine as bright.. Bro..you have no idea how right you are.That is honestly one of the best quotes Ive ever heard in my 42 years of life..thank you.
This is proof that you can change no matter how you grew up. “It’s just how I was raised” is not an excuse. You realize your faults and you change for the better.
I think we can all learn from this guy, it doesn't matter where you are from, who you were raised by, or what beliefs you were born under, it is a choice to be hateful to others. Not to mention that it shows even when one is hateful, there is the possibility of change that is bred from a calm discussion with zero malice involved. I hope to see the day we all try to be like him.
Do we really need the sappy piano music over this? Just let the man talk.
Talk about setting the mood haha
CBS news man lol
AGREED.
Agreed, it is probably even more powerful just listening to him recounting his story.
Conditioning at it's best....
Nobody is born a racist! It’s always taught! (Edit: Wow this generated a lot of disgusting replies, KZhead fails to surprise me though!)
Nobody is born a Dolphin either, Gerald
Anoniem Onbekenden I said your account name and my furniture started floating
@@jamisons9971 say it 2 more Times and you might summon something
I was taught by black ppl
Jamison S 💀💀💀💀💀💀😭
I'm glad he told his story. It was heartfelt 🙏
I have a friend from Tennessee who told me a story when he was very young about a girl who was black and how she was treated so badly by whites. He treated her with kindness and respect. She did not know how to react to him because she was always treated like she was nothing. He knew that it was wrong. He currently lives in Florida and never plans on returning to Tennessee. He also told me that his father would disown him if he ever had a black woman as a wife. We have been friends for about 6yrs now and I would not change that for anything.
I can feel his pain. He genuinely feels remorseful, Jesus, if this isn't proof that racism is taught
There will come a day when we all will be held accountable for our personal deeds. All injustices will have to be accounted for. I was never raised to hate another race, and I thank and appreciate my parents for that. Until we as a society learn to respect one another we will all fail.
This is proof racim cán be taught.
And proof it can be untaught.
@@corniboi5711 STFU, please. Do you hear yourself?
@@xXPurpleLoliTranceXx thank God for miscreants like Kids4Cornish who think critical race theory is a strategy invented by NASCAR
This is a man who broke out of the mindset society told him to have and started to think for himself.
@@blackeniitan3552 who doesn't like their lips? Everyone likes having their lips
@@blackeniitan3552 lol...more like he's trying not to cry.
@@blackeniitan3552 chillll why u lookin at his lips
@Ice Cream Man delete Twitter problem solved 🤣
@Ice Cream Man delete Twitter. You’re welcome. Twitter is trash and only trash use Twitter.
racism is taught, at the core of every human is the capacity to love, im glad this man was able to unlearn that toxicity in his lifetime and has dedicated his time to help correct it in his community, bless him and bless the man that was able to look past it all to love him enough to teach him better, may we all be so lucky.
Now That's What I Call Black And White Peoples Are Blessed For Both Of Them.
After my dad sold his business. He started volunteering with old people. One day he was feeding an old man. And the old man started crying. My dad asked why he was crying. And the old man said because he is ashamed, because he used to be racist when he was younger.
Saam Amerat wow 😲
PaganHammer7 why
Yes then all the homeless people cheered and clapped and your dad got a new business which is now Google.
PaganHammer7 you should feel ashamed by your comment
We can all change, you just have to want to!
I can almost not understand him because the piano is so damn loud
turn your volume up them, he speaks loud and clearly if youd try listening
@@steverossen2816 only that the piano gets louder as well if you do that. It's just an incompetent production, doesn't serve his words justice.
P. Elle T. Lol ikr
I was to focused on his Dwight shrute glasses
@D Bra do have any shame?🤔
When the issue comes up about racism and how it is taught/addressed in the school systems, having a person like Ms. McCallie speak about his experiences would be beneficial. Real life experiences speak louder than textbooks.
the key to this story is what he did after he got that gut feeling and wept in his dorm room. he didnt just feel empathy, he acted on it. he recognized his privilege and the reality of what his parents tried to hide from him. racist people are racist at the heart, this man was brought up by those who are way too damn hateful to recognize skin color is meaningless, but this man is not that. he is an example of what everyone should strive to be: a better person. beautiful story.
@@LazloNQ the privilege of being white man especially in the 1950's as the government is majority run by white men, therefore will have more sympathy for them. Kinda a stupid question when that's fr wide spread knowledge
@@lullaby.for.arsonists7329 hi i really didn't understand how he did change, john told him he had two uncles fight in ww2 too,after this i don't understand what he means,please explain
The fact that John didn’t insult his father but tried to reach a point of understanding. Nowadays we don’t have discussions, we just have people calling each other stupid and not trying to actually learn or change anything. This is why politics right now is so messed up in the U.S.
True. God bless you and all great and small♥️✌️
Abu Rahim sadly true :/ God bless ♥️✌️
I get having discussions over two valid opinions but how is being a racist bigot a valid opinion? And how would you try to reach a point of understanding with a racist?
@Abu Rahim so you're telling me to try to see the point of view from a racist?
@@quantumwitcher9376 All opinions are valid. The supreme court ruling is nothing more than an opinion. Its how they interpret a particular clause in the constitution. A racist will have an opinion based on the information he or she has processed along with the psychological make of that person. Having a dialogue with such persons beats the alternative. Behaving like this voodoo president Trump- conjuring up military language to compensate for his inability to empathize.
He was my principal at Kirkwood high school. I'm black...and this was genuinely one of the most kind, caring, genuine, men I have ever met....edit....I came from an impoverished area of the country (Memphis) in all honesty I expected at 14 to come to Kirkwood and have experiences of being the outcast. I feel this community..Kirkwood, gave me the opportunity to meet others outside my realm of comfort which helped me to bloom and grow as a person. I say this because the world that we live in now seems to be one where individuals are afraid to engage in social commentary and interaction with one another. It's truly is sad
He seemed like one too..
Wow
Fr33f411 Thank you
That is beautiful - Thank you for sharing that this man was your school principal. A wise and gentle soul makes the best school principal! :)
As a child and into adulthood, his racism was carefully taught and reinforced. Through exposure, association with other people and maybe curiosity, he changed overtime into the decent person that became your principal.
I can’t imagine the sheer will and self determination that this man, and everyone with a similar story, have to undo decades of social programming, and keep their self in the whole turmoil. Everyone Is capable of immense greatness.
Thank you sir for taking the time to listen and being open minded and let it lead you down the positive path.
I don’t understand racism, skin colour is irrelevant, it’s the persons personality you judge them on
I agree!
RedBB, wise people, judge people by their character. People who have no wisdom, judge people by their skin color. I am glad that you are wise.
In that order.
right. But can I judge you when you walk around with your pants sagging and drawers showing with no shirt on out in public in front of old ladies and children? Or is that just racist to hate that too?
are you allowed to judge that one person? yes, but not everyone else who shares his skin color.
This was my high school principal!!!!! He is an extraordinary person!!!! I was so blessed to have his wisdom in my teen years. He changed our community when he left the community has made a 180 degree turn sadly.
I wish I could shake his hand
Wait, you mean he became Racist again?
@@The6thRonin no, I think what she meant is that the community changed after he left
@@motchie Ahh ok excellent to hear, so to speak. Glad he's going strong but sorry the community couldn't stay strong without him. thank you so much.
@@The6thRonin No, she said that the community had changed back to what it once was. Probably racist again. "Sadly" means it's a bad change.
I wish we have more people like him!!!
This shows what wonderful, positive things can happen and change if we would only just listen to each other. It's so simple and doesn't cost us anything, but gives us so much. Let's all start listening.
He looks like a man who thinks with his heart -- and with an open heart.
dontchastop well said!!
dontchastop exactly what I thought...
dontchastop yes thats the only way of humans
@Unknown Scar anyone can be evil, judge accordingly.
I cry for all the Black children who are mistreated and dont know why.
💯💯💯 and we will fight for them.
anthony gibbs in England I’ve not seen this much at all but I’m really getting distressed thinking this is still happening......Are you in America? ✌🏻
Sock Cucka lol it still happens, do you live in the south?
@@kensyskye8965 The media would have you believe that the US is still that 1960 southern town this guy is from but I assure you it's not.
I cry for all the children who are mistreated and don’t know why.
I was born and raised (and I still live) in the south. One of the things I'm grateful for the most is that my parents didn't teach me to judge people on how they look. A person's character is what defines them.
Wow. That truly moved me. Only by honest and open discussion backed by actions will things change. This man is living proof.
Now this is a penitent man. This brief story had me in tears. I pray that we learn to love and forgive each other.
Don't move to Israel my dude. Not that they let you.
Adrian At And T Your accusation would ONLY make sense if you knew me, but you don’t. Let’s hope no one falsely accuses you.
Yes its time to be united instead of divided
you look so clean, would you like to work for me?
Lance Smith .....that's such a private school name, you can't be so posh and casually racist...its too much of a living meme😂
Can't believe this almost brought me to tears, the power of love.
Juz B1az3 this did bring me to tears. Power of love is an amazing and beautiful thing. I just wish more people would open their minds and hearts and absorb it in the manner he did. Deep self reflection after listening to sad truth. Glad that he changed his view and helps bridge the gaps of hate and division. There should not be racism and hate.
Actually, it did bring me to tears...the power of love is what we need more than anything today, in order to change this and make it right, once and for all.🙏💖
Me too
Don't believe it brother. It's still in all of them.
Meh this did nothing.
I felt this gentleman's heart. This brought tears to my eyes.
What a wonderful man. He saw through the ignorance, I thank God that he was able to meet someone who knew how to reach him.
the shame in his eyes when he tells the story is heartbreaking a good, honest man like this struggling to tell his story and how he still feels it. It just hits different. it's powerful. it drives home just how wrong he felt. just how much he regrets it. lets all remember, no one is born hating another person for their race, their creed, or their orientation. We learn hatred. lets unlearn it.
And that good, honest man or woman too often stays hidden with narrow-minded people, unfortunately
I always say that it takes a stronger person to admit that you're wrong, rather than pretend you're always right and that nobody can tell you nothing.
are you?
This is a made up fairytale.... It's Marxist propaganda
AMEN. SO well said!
Well thank heavens that John had the sense to react the way that he did!
Yeah because it’s people who are not like John that makes people hate People because of the hue of their pigment before those interactions.
abu hudhayfah edwards that wasn't what they implied
John had overt racism on his side now things are covert.
You can't change people by just calling them haters have to get them to think a different way that's what he was saying when he was referring to the story how black people surrendered in WW2. He's saying if you simply sum someone up and call them a hater or a racist it won't change they way they think. You see people were taught those things by their parents or others who influenced them.
Joshua Mack True, Mississippi is still very Overt racist.
What an extraordinary man who speaks with such purpose, speaks with such honesty, speaks with Passion, conviction, sentiment, and from his own Heart...and you know if it's from his Heart, it's an awfully big place. I will never forget this video or listening to him. This was incredibly moving to me.
I'm black, it's 2022 and I'm lying on my bed crying, listening to this story. Hatred because of racism is disgusting. Much as it's heart-warming to see an ex-racist, it's infuriating to witness that blacks have it bad. We just have it bad. But God's great and He's watching.
God bless you 🙏🏼 love from your mexican brother in christ ❤
I am white and feel exactly the same way
My grandfather ran a cafe from the 40s to the late 60s and he always allowed black people to eat in the restaurant even though he didn't have to. He set up a large table in the back just off the kitchen for them. No other restaurants in town allowed them to come in and eat but he knew that wasn't right. Later in life, when his former black employees passed away, he paid for their funerals as well because those wonderful people who worked for him were our family. He knew that the law was wrong and that all humans were equal and he taught me an important lesson that I have lived by my entire life. We're all the same and nothing else matters.
That's a great story, your grandfather was a good man!
He sounds like a wonderful person.
dude sounds like a good person
Smart man. Probably made more money due to more customers.
@@Ozymondias99 out of everything to say you think of the profit he made off of black people not that he was a empathetic compassionate man you’re sick😒
Who is hearing this amazing story while in quarantine??
Who’s fishing for likes while in quarantine?? You are! Yes you are! Oh yes that’s a good boy! Yes you are!
Dixie Normous Lmfao
Not me
All this time in quarantine and the most profound comment you can up with is a "who is watching in" regurgitation? That's sad.
@@r011ing_thunder6 100% spot on correct!
When WWll comes up, the thing that I always consider is that black men were expected to fight for a country that treated them so abysmally.
This was powerful. One genuine act of kindness changed his trajectory.
Brave man. It is hard to go against your family. True hero.
He never went against his family. He just formed his own ideals.
He was willing to listen and learn and change. That's what is important.
i talked to guy online just today he was racist he was saying the hard r so much i tried to get him to change he woudnt eventually me and my buddy just started calling him a waste of space
@@datboi_6952 sure.
@@D4unt1ess i did but ok idc if you beleveive me
I, love your comment .🤗🤗🤗🤗💕
@@datboi_6952 That's Good Thing Bout The Internet Told My Uncle In Georgia He Was Racist In Person....Long Story Short It Didn't Go Well For Both Us Southern Boys :P
Wow I can tell how much he cared. You reach a certain point in life where you see how foolish Things are. We need more people like him, Both black and white. ✊🏻✊🏿
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@@olliesolman 🙏🏾❤️
@@drelocs2878 ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
The thumbs down shows me how much hate is still out there as a black man I realised when a person who thinks is far better than you in all aspects of life still wants to hate you that much it means he falsely thinks he's better but he knows the truth and that's where the pain comes from no body in this world can be 100% better than the other impossible
So SO TRUE God Bless this Gentleman 🙏
yeah man! the rifle sights are aimed at you!!
You can't judge a man by the color of his skin!
JUDAH THE LION ooookay..
Or the content of their character
@@joeyrogers8193 PREACH
@JUDAH THE LION 👏 you are alion.
And yet it is still happening.. 😒
I want to hug him and tell him thank you.🌻🌸🌻🌺❤
WOW.... WTF are you thanking him for???? Smdh
@@beyondthesea2228 Probably by devoting his life to make peace between whites and blacks...
@@thesweuteen 😂😂😂😂 yea ok. Happy Malcolm X day !
@@beyondthesea2228 When someone responds the way you just did, it tells me I'm right.
@@thesweuteen right about what ?
Bless this man. He was raised a racist, but he's got a heart of gold.
One of the kindest teachers I've ever met growing up when we first immigrated to America was a black man. Sometimes it blows my mind thinking how they stay so kind despite being discriminated against all the time... Now, as an adult, I always speak up against people who try to discriminate against another race for being who they are.
My high school principal. Pioneers. Didn’t know this side of him
Black Caesar that's awesome :)
Black Caesar you know Terrell Coleman ?
This is a beautiful story
Wow!
A white cannot use any doctor but very Caucasian / less mixed doctors with any among of safety.
You are blessed to not carry that hatred for the rest of your life. This made me cry. Thank you for sharing
Bojack Horseman what some people do is take the bible and use it in the wrong context of what God is really saying. You have to ask God for understanding and study for yourself. God bless
Bojack Horseman You think humans are stronger than an omnipotent being yet you dont have enough power to not be an idiot.
^^^ how can something fake make me scared?
Lydia Graham I agree completely I feel bad for a racist because 9 times out of 10 they were brainwashed by their family and didn't have an experience that opened their eyes. To live with hate because of others who decided we need more hateful people in this world is sad in my opinion
Bojack Horseman as someone who isn't an atheist but doesn't really practice any religion if someone does something good and uses a bible or whatever religious materials to complete good acts let them...but I agree with you when people use religion to explain simple acts of humanity is does annoy me also
He was taught how to be racist by his parents. He goes to college and has a black classmate who he talks to. If he was truly racist, he would have never had a conversation. His mold was cracked when he sat next to that black woman. Her kindness in a racist south showed the world a glimmer of hope.
This man is coming from his heart❤️
People like him are the reason I still have faith in humanity.
Yes, me too!!
Sort by new my friend if you want it gone
Racism is learned either at home or from people you associate with. My Alabama born father and mother moved to Chicago with 2 toddler girls. Our neighbors were black, Alice and Benjamin Banks. My sister and I loved them! We were lucky to have had them in our young lives, and also lucky that our father taught us early that the color of a person's skin isn't important - it's the color of their heart and soul. My dad died when I had just turned 10 (he was just 36, we shared a birthday), but his words have lasted me all through my life. I'm 70 now and have both white and black friends that I care very much about. I have witnessed racism from both sides, and it's not good. People need to open their minds and their hearts more. Life's too damn short to miss out on knowing a wonderful person because you judge by skin color!
Blacks cannot be racist by definition as it denies the inherent power of racism. Racism equals racial prejudice plus institutionalized power! That is something most white people needs to understand before you start labeling us as racist!
@@iyabinghiashantitafari1360 wow. Have you ever left your house?
@@stankpotion when you understand the meaning of institutionalized racism then maybe you get the right to ask me even stupid questions!
@@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus I live in a tropical climate I am outdoors every day! And your point is???
@@iyabinghiashantitafari1360 the fact you think racism is institutional is outstanding.
I need to seek out more of these kinds of stories. I always said there needs to be more of these kinds of stories shared publicly. Then I realized it was I who was not seeking them. What a lightbulb moment for me. I vow to seek them out from now until the day I die.
I wasn’t born racist or taught racism. I was a victim of it when I lived in Mississippi. It shaped me for life towards my outlook on race and America.
I'm crying hearing this. I was raised with my family having racism but my father was different he loved all races and didn't care if someone was a darker shade to him we are equal, wasn't until years later after he died I found out my mother was part Africans American and I also had a black ancester I came from people who where hated because of the color of there skin I might be white on the outside but in me beats the heart of a person who doesn't think any race is better we are all equals, that's what my dad taught me so I understand that hatred truly is taught your not born with it
Those were wise words.
It's just true, no one is better than the other we are equal because we are all human our hearts beat with the same blood that flows thru our veins if only people could see through the eyes of those who accept others regardless then maybe humanity in itself could truly flourish.
This has to be the whitest comment on KZhead
Tessie: I'm glad I'm part black, white and Asian. And even happier to be pretty, thin and smart.
well dear you are right..But can you see the results of riot,s arson, cop killing...done in these cities on the news it shows action by a certain group of beasts who just happen to be black skinned...plain and simple..so it does cause people to be wary or even angry or even hate these people...and others who look like them(and that is wrong)......but its there ....only thing we can do is don't let other people tell you who to like or who to hate..think for yourself and your experiences.......
homophobia, racism, and other hate is taught and can be untaught.
some people will love you and some people will hate you. just have to get along best we can even with people we dont see eye to eye with. really cant force people to like you if they dont.
You can learn it without it being taught
Choosing to be a homosexual is not the same as being born a different race
Seb A I understand that belief, as a Christian, that you mean no harm when you say this. But let me tell you, I never chose to be this way. I used to cry every night, praying to God to change me. I hated myself when I pieced together that this is what I am. I would have preferred to die than to bring shame to my family and to God. It was not a choice, it is how I am and I cannot change that. I wish I could, but it is unchangeable. God loves all those that he created. I do not believe got would want someone to teach hate to someone for something they did not chose to be, like their race. Whether it is a sin or not depends on your interpretation of the Bible and your relationship with God. If God loves you and me and he wants us to love each other, nobody should be excluded.
山本琥珀 No, there is nothing to “interpret” in the bible. Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27 make it clear homosexuality is outlawed by The Most High. The Most High tells his people to hate sin and flee from it (1 Cor 6:18). If you actually love The Most High you listen to Him; not lean unto your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
Racism and bigotry are learned behaviours. I’m glad to hear that he found his way 🙏🏻🙏🏽❤🙏🙏🏾
I am Isac Quincy Brown, I have been in prison now for the last 29 years, and I aim to use my losses to give teens better choices than prison. I like the video because in the man's experiences, he was willing to listen to the other side, regardless of his upbringing or beliefs. I ask your consideration in helping me to get an interview with your TV news station, so i can be that one man to make a difference, difference in respectfully changing the hearts of today's angry youth, guided by the bad examples myself and so many people in prison left behind. Please consider my request. Sincerely, Isac Quincy Brown.
We could definitely learn from him. Especially now. Rip Ahmaud Arbery.
Joe Blow Um excuse me wtf please elaborate?
Joe Blow what are you talking about?? And was yesterday’s manslaughter acting too?! And also the white lady with the dog calling the cops on a black man for nothing ? Were all these things fake?
Joe Blow Mann how dumb are people.....a black guy being killed because he’s black is acting????please go sleep and use your brain better when you wake up
He's probably wants attention for making a comment like that. If not, he's a real idiot.
Riots in Minneapolis. Who would have predicted?
We're not born to be racist we're taught to be racist
If we're taught to be racist, who was the original teacher? God? Where did it originate if it's not within all of us, just like potential for good and evil, happy and sad, etc...Who taught it first? Id be interested to hear your answer. My thought is, it's in us to discriminate. We (and every other living creature on the planet) have millions of years of biological evolution that has developed due to our ability to discriminate heavily. Our ability to determine a good mate from a bad one, a safe passerby from a threat, a good friend from a bad one, food safe to eat or not or a safe area to live or not is key to our survival. Discrimination between things and other beings has served us good for a long period of time as we wouldn't have survived and thrived this well by employing unnecessary skills to our detriment. In today's world of order and law, worldwide literacy rates, internet and communication and other factors like a general understanding and empathy toward other humans not seen in human history, its clear why we should change our ways, but I disagree that were not born with racism. Let's not be naive. And I also disagree that everything should happen instantaneously. Movements all around the world aim for acceptance. A few countries have made no strides whatsoever and yet worldwide paradigm is shifting in the direction of racial equality but never cultural equality, and that's a whole different topic.
@@DrummerJacob you have alot time on yer hands
DrummerJacob this is coming from someone from Alabama. As a little kid, I remember looking at black people as another equal and kind person. That was changed when my parents started to tell me that they were “unsafe” and that I should never marry a black man. They told me that I should be nice to them but they also said to never trust one. I, as a kid believed this. I didn’t try to hang out with them or include them. Now that I’ve matured and lived a little more and seen more, I finally can see that we’re all equal no matter what race. The racism still lives though. And it’s not our fault. As kids, we see the good in everything and everyone, but soon we are taught to see the “bad” in the world. Racism is not natural. It is brainwashed at a young age. And some people do not have the mental capacity to understand that it’s wrong because it’s how they’ve always been taught! Now hopefully through the black lives matter movement and many others, we can start changing more of these people’s beliefs and we can begin a new future, clear of discrimination. Just like god wanted.
you are wrong people are inherently bigoted for a REASON
Alicia Otto no. He didn’t choose. Racism is brainwashed into society. No little kid would just choose that they didn’t want to accept the fact that people have different skin colors and that’s okay. It’s taught to them! And that’s why racism continues, that’s the problem.
This man is truly amazing, and even reading just a handful of the accounts of the lucky few whose paths he crossed not only further proved that… but also made me a little jealous I was not granted the same privilege as those individuals. We desperately need more “Franklins” in this world.
Beautiful heartfelt story; this video should be played all over America... God bless Mr. Franklin :)
The fact that he cries years after this has even happened shows that he is a good person
This story had me in tears. Thanks for sharing I love everyone color isn't a factor. Our differences can always bring us together.
I was crying too.. 😢
seanviv2. Great story! Very sincere..
seanviv2 Beautifully said. God bless you
Lmao....wow because he's still racist...that's not something u can shed
Carlos Lopez are you a Latino wanna be Southern White man?
America has a lot to learn about its deposited hatred and bigotry It’s deep and it’s worse when you don’t want to come to terms with it You need more people like this man
Regardless of your leanings, you gotta admit this is inspiring, what a great soul.