I feel you man, I went to Saint Mary's College too, the year I graduated I was walking back from visiting a friend in the Guerreri Halls and somebody (a white dude I'd never seen in my life) starts calling me a dirty Mexican and a "fucken Spanish speaker." Obviously, that didn't insult me, because his insults were terrible and dumb and he was probably drunk, but if I hadn't had my friends there they would have tried to gang up on me to beat the shit out of me.
@Koni804 sure, except for that whole "awww hellll naw, what da hella wazz dat shiiiit". other than that, didn't sound at all like a gangster. all that whining sure makes him sound like a little bitch though.
As a white female, I think it's bullshit that nobody backed you up. Even if the song has "historical context", you have a right to be offended. It's even worse that you were the only African American in the class at the time, because that singles you out. It wouldn't have been so hard for the professor to take a step back and make you feel less offended. If it had been me, and the song had been about women not deserving to vote or have equal wages or anything like that, I would be equally mad.
what i dont understand is that he is offended about something that has no relevance to him but more to his ancestors who he has never even associated with. my ancestors were also oppressed by white people, the British also took away all of our rights and put us into camps. but you know what is funny, my people are boer, some of the first settlers in south africa. and this happend less than a hundred years ago, i actually knew people in my family who were in camps, am i bitching?
No mention here that Prof. Louis Lebherz is Black and an international artist. Any college would be glad to have him. The play and movie Showboat is all about showing the rascism of that day, and the original words were not "colored folks" but the "n" words which the great Paul Robseson originally sang but gradually changed the song to a racial protest song.
Have you ever seen the musical? If not, have you ever considered that this song has a historical place in the music repetoire? That perhaps it's not an issue of racism? I've personally sung Ole Man River. I don't think it's a racist song at all. It represents a time in our country. A time that fortunately we have moved forward from. Do you understand that this song represents a time in history? The musical this song comes from is an absolute classic. Have you ever seen it?
@morsberger you sound like a typical liberal dumbfuck: "everyone who doesn't agree with me... is a racist/facist/sexist/etc." not everyone is a hypersensitive asshole nor should they be, you hippy fucktard.
Get over it. Seriously. He was not saying that all black people are slaves -- he was simply stating the context. I am not racist, but I think there are so many generalizations about ALL races that you have no reason to complain. You yourself are emphasizing these stereotypes of African Americans in the media. What professor was saying has some valid points -- race in this society should be arbitrary because we live in a country almost purely composed of immigrants and their offspring.
im not racist, but I do think your overreacting a bit. First of all, the song shouldn't have bothered you, it's historical and pertains to the class your in. I must admit, it must have been an awkward situation for you, but I think you made it worse for yourself by objecting to what the student was singing. The professors "gangster" comments were certainly inappropriate, but did not sound malicious. Idk,
Good for you, Mr. Youngblood, for speaking your mind, regardless of how others may be judging you. You, as an individual, and all of us, as a society, have every right to expect more of our educators. All I hear you asking is this: that we should treat one another with respect, and that a musician-educator should have a deep understanding of his material, in a broad socio-historical context. This professor may have technical mastery, but his conduct of the class is shocking.
Get Over It. The man apologized to you what more do you want. You are part of the problem of race relations in this country. There are genuine grievances that African Americans have in regard to equal opportunities. By focusing on this nonsense it detracts from the real problems facing this country. Dr. King taught us to pick our fights, and this is clearly not one of them.
Get Over It. The man apologized to you what more do you want. You are part of the problem of race relations in this country. There are genuine grievances that African Americans have in regard to equal opportunities. By focusing on this nonsense it detracts from the real problems facing this country. Dr. King taught us to pick our fights, and this is clearly not one of them.
Hey, what does the CP in NAACP stand for? Anyway, in the version sung by Paul Robeson from 1936 uses the term "darkies" instead. Would you have preferred he sing "darkies?" The song is a great song. It is very moving. Lots of White singers, including "Old Blue Eyes", sang it and recorded it. Take the chip off your shoulder. It wasn't an attack on you. Reacting like this only makes you look foolish. Sorry it took you out of your comfort zone.
Ok, apparently you're too stupid to understand what the song's about. The songs about black people being treated like trash and forced to work while white people take both the product of their labor and most of their dignity. It's a deeply ANTI-racist song about how hard it was to be a black man in the time depicted. You have never faced racism like that and given your reaction it's a good thing. Not that you could last five minutes toting a barge.
You need to: 1) learn how to speak English 2) learn that Western culture (not "African") is what has allowed everyone in the world to progress 3) accept that just because you have a permanent sun tan not everyone in the world gives a crap about you.
Youngblood, you are a selfish little douchebag. You want to deprive your fellow students of the services of a world-class instructor, just because you're all butt-hurt that a song written in the 1920s has the word "nigger" in its lyrics? Get over yourself. You don't have the right to go through your whole life without ever getting offended.
Get over yourself, crybaby. You think that's adversity? You provoke a professor using profanity over a song you dont approve of? He's supposed to grovel at your feet? Stop believing the lies that somehow you're oppressed.
Maybe you should read some of the writings of Frederick Douglass so you can get a clue on how a real man acts in the face of adversity.
You are in college? What the heck has happened to admission criteria in the US? Wow, for a guy studying communications, your discourse sure is feeble!
It was the professor's response that upset the student--he ignored him, then threw out a stereotype against him as a joke, then lectured him on getting over the feelings he was having given his background and experience of racism in our country. None of these responses were grounded in empathy or respect for his feelings. The professor should have seen this coming from miles away and should have set the groundwork and been respectful of the tension.
Nothing more comical than someone talking about how offensive slavery is and how evil it is. Their solution is to destroy free speech, that is funny as shit. Ejy1, you are a conundrum, wrapped in a mystery, slathered in contradiction.
As you say the teacher said he didn't see you as a color or a race, but as an individual. Even if he was the biggest racist ever, I would defend his right to his own opinion. I think all slavery is bad, even when it comes from the thought police. You are a joke.
@cotterdan321 seriously--even if the professor of a college meant to be insulting and racist, you would defend him? He is a white professor, as a professor he is in a position of respect and authority. This is the only African American in the class. And you defend his right to be openly racist and insulting? That's pretty disturbing.
@teacherdkennedy Defending someone's rights is much different than defending their behavior. So unless you believe in thought policing, people have the right to be racist assholes.
Mr. Youngblood... Please learn how to pronunciate so that you may then begin to learn how to speak, much less sing. So no one is allowed to say "colored people" now? You have to protest someone singing "colored people", from a classic song, and you think that isn't going to get you some extra attention? Grow up young man. Its people like you who keep racism alive and well, and its too bad.
@radioexpV2 pronunciate? I sure hope you did that as a sly ironic gesture and not because you think that is a verb.
You think that someone getting upset about being insulted is why racism is around? You don't think it has anything to do with the insulting and thoughtless reactions of people like you?
If you're this much of an idiot and don't know the history of this song and what it was actually about, then you need to remove yourself from college. Because you don't want to learn.
@rickfisk He discussed the history of the song in the video. That is not why he was upset. He was upset because of the professor's reactions, which were thoughtless at best and insulting and racist at worst.
So let's eliminate a classic from the lexicon. Censor it completely out of existence. Make sure we forget slavery ever happened, just like we've forgotten about the native americans as they are largely erased from our culture.
Let me guess, we should get rid of Huckleberry Finn, too? Perhaps the greatest indictment of slavery ever written? Oh, and let's eliminate Uncle Tom's Cabin, too. "Uncle Tom" now has an opposite meaning today, anyway.
@Jollyprez I teach Huck Finn, and I think it is important. But I spend a month studying the history of slavery and racism, of examining racist stereotypes, and discussing why we would read a book with the word N+++++ splashed all over it. The professor should have seen this coming and prepared the class in a respectful way. he could have gotten the song sung and opened up an important conversation, all within a safe and respectful context. Too late now.
The school administrators don't have the time to make sure your feeling aren't hurt. If this is the most you've ever been offended in your life, consider yourself lucky. You're going to deal assholes of all varieties for the rest of your life. Grow up and deal with it. What he said was not illegal, nor should it be. Yeah, what he said may have been offensive to you, but so too would it have been if he had called you a cocksucker. What kind of reaction what that have elicited?
@teacherdkennedy No I don't. The professor was joking and so too in my scenario. People level insults at one another because they are either joking or really pissed off. I don't think this professor was pissed off. This kid may deserve an apology, but turning this event into some cause celebre to stamp out racism is beyond ridiculous. And I don't like censorship of any kind, no matter how offensive the speech may be.
@drakulva hm. You don't know anything about him except that this comment made him mad, and yet you are assuming he does not have the talent or intelligence to succeed and that he must be playing the race card...that in itself couldn't be a racist response, could it?
@smcgaels225 "Louis said gangster in a sarcastic way to mean that he in no way could resemble a gangster, and EJ did not take offense at the moment." -smcgaels225
how do YOU know when he took offense? just because someone doesnt look offended doesnt mean that what was said didnt shock, appall, hurt, and even embarrass them.
If your one one of EJ's friends, maybe he needs to reevaluate who his friends are.
Take a look at the new article in the SF Chronicle.
Students in support of professor Louis Lebherz.
EJ you would be wise to delete this video until you have had your day in court. Otherwise you risk being charged for defamation of character and/or slander.
@tyler197645 This article doesnt even seem to have the story straight...They took statements from all students, just because one girl made her statement public means nothing.
SLANDER: a false, malicious statement (spoken or published), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement; to utter a slanderous statement
EG: EJ 's a gangstah he could probably beat your ass ! it's false, it's malicious, it's injurious to EJ's reputation
@amyspipsqueaks 'EG: EJ 's a gangstah he could probably beat your ass !'
This is not an actual quote from the prof. Louis. This is a testimony from EJ. Mind you he is not under oath here. You are mistaking actual physical evidence (a recording) with one (1) testimonial of the account.
It's amazing to me the harm that people don't see that is being inflicted on BOTH of these parties reputations in this matter. Youtube is a very unique, and in this case, dangerous public forum in this matter
@tyler197645 people don't see the harm? says who? Everything said here is an opinion..none of it is under oath. That includes you tyler. As Bria2206 said "Racism is racism... violent or not... and this is real "
Youtube is a dangerous forum? Apparently not as Dangerous as a certain classroom at SM.
What is the actual quote from this Professor Tyler ..fill me in.
This video is slanderous. There are so incidents of real and violent racism out there. It's a shame that a hard working teacher should be spotlighted in this way. Be respectful. If this is truly a harmful event, wait until it's had it's day in court. Then you can slander Louis all you want.
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For all of those out there who are doubting the truth in my words. Louis already admitted to each and every word that I am saying and its on record! Therefore all of the people saying they were in the class and heard a different story, how is it that the professor recalls his actions and admits to them being what I stated? Yet other students try to say something different.
@ejy1 Where did Louis admit such thing. I think you are again misinterpreting everything. For once, you should become a man and tell everyone the truth. Nobody denies the fact that racism exist, but this is not a case of it. YOU are taking a sensitive issue for SMC and using it to your advantage. Thanks to you, students are harassing other students and SMC is becoming a hard place to be. I think you should stop lying and put the pants on. Work and get money, instead of suing the college.
@smcgaels225 This is a case of racism...what dont you understand about that?? So because SMC is becoming a hard place, all of a sudden, for white students this young man cant speak out about this issue?
and there more racism... students of color feel threatened every day on campus...but as soon as white students feel a little tension its a problem, & the environment is no longer safe...
@bria2206 I am telling you from a student of color perspective, you don't understand. The tension of minorities hurting others and each other is bad. This is not racism because EJ is exaggerating on what he said. Are you saying that white people don't have the right to feel harmed or hurt? We are all human beings and we all deserve to have the same rights. Yes, there is racism, but THIS IS NOT IT. I wish you could know Louis and understand my words. Some people are to narrow minded.
It's racisim no doubt about it. People think they can say anything and get away with it now a days. Glad you posted this video. We are the only race that gets know respect at all. Born in this country, slaves of this country, helped to build this damn country, fight for this country, die for this country, and now a president of this country and still NO respect. Just give us our 40 acres and mule. Sue his ass.
@SatinAngel7 I think that it is safe to say that all races have encountered equal amounts of unfair treatment and disrespect and are living it on a daily basis.
@gaelsrock37@gaelsrock37 Safe to say all MINORITIES have experienced some form of unfair treatment and disrespect. not ALL races. not EQUAL amounts.
I'm white white white with freckles..that's my race... have not experienced freckle prejudice. It's not acceptable..a person can't be kinda prejudiced..it is what it is. ..Those remarks were racist and not thought out .. We really need to hold ourselves to much higher standards .
@gaelsrock37 I am white. I was pulled over once by an officer for speeding. He told me that since I was going to college he would let me off with a warning, and he gave me a fatherly warning not to pick up hitchhikers. The same month, a Hispanic friend of mine was pulled over for speeding. Police officer made him get out of the car, stand twenty feet away while he searched the car, gave him a speeding ticket and a ticket for a broken tail light. Not equal amounts of unfair treatment.
You're the white chick that approached Malcolm X and says, I paraphrase "I respect what you're doing, what can I do to help your cause."
Malcolms response: "Nothing"
Frederick Douglass says the worst thing the white man can do, is "help" the black man. On the same token, the worst thing the black man can do is try to "force" the white man to accept him. Blacks have learned that it's advantageous to cry racism and get a benefit. That's not self determination.
@DiMOOSE1 Yeah, and Malcolm went on to say that it is the one comment in his life he really regretted and that he should have accepted help no matter where it came from.
So was Malcolm X being a total douchebag or is there more to the story? Because just offhand I can think of a few ways she can help. Firstly when someone says something false about equal rights for blacks she can call them on it. Secondly she can make principled arguments for racial equality, which will have more power because obviously being white she has nothing to gain from removing it. Thirdly she can refuse to deal with people who don't treat black people decently.
My point was not what he later came to regret, but what was in his heart, and what he didn't want was "white" help. It was this help Frederick Douglass also did not want as it was their "help" that got them where they were in the first place. Sure Fredericks statements were much more thoughtful than my paraphrase, but if you understand what the whites were proposing to "incorporate" the freedmen into America you would see it was nothing more than "kinder" slavery.
What we are doing today, is not a lot different from the ideas rejected by Frederick Douglass, of helping blacks to become "productive" members of society during reconstruction. Individual Liberty should be the goal, Individual civil liberty, and individual financial liberty for all. Government doesn't protect this, it is the purveyor of theft and injustice by granting favors to all the collectives who lobby them, at the expense of others.
E.J is an articulate young man..he stated clearly that he took offence to the remarks. ..It could have been a great teaching moment..it was far from that..his concerns were dismissed.
It's so simple..it's always BEEN simple..respect people for who they are..love people for who they are. We are all just here trying to live life the best we can.
That doesnt mean we can't stand up for ourselves when we feel wronged .
Don't ever question yourself EJ. It's SO obvious this needed to be heard..it's still festering...this is happeneing everyday..in so many places.. ..and it's not right..
Since when is it ok for ANYONE (especially an "authority" figure) to insult , humiliate, single out, belittle,label or purposely pursue a verbal dialogue that is very clearly uncomfortable for that person... that's prejudice, thats harassment, that's abuse...
I went to a HBCU for this reason. I wanted to go to a place where race didn't play a role in my education. I am a southern black man who was denied high school opportunities. Don't let them get under your skin. Just get his knowledge and move on. Don't lower yourself to their standards.
i fully understand what your saying although those of you may think that he is over reaction most of us minorities still have feelings about things like that. as for the Instructor being sarcastic it is ironic that he use EJ in his joke about him being a gangster the instructor obviously see that he is upset about the situation
@smcgaels225 just bcuz you may be tired of fighting the "race" fight doesnt mean that others are ignorant for fighting it. you seem to be rather ignorant to who EJ really is and his emotional attachment to what happened in that class that day. you trying to slander his name does nothing but make you like an enabler and while that may be the case, you seem like you have a good enough head on your shoulders to where you can stop and really think about what was said from a more humbled perspective
for people to automatically assume that the reason and motives for posting this video is for attention and sympathy is utter bull. I personally commend you EJ, for making this video & clearing up any misconceptions and construed ideas of what this issue is about. The situation is sad and whether or not the Prof was joking, he should have been more respectful of your thoughts and concerns.
im dumb founded that so many of our peers have commented on this video with the intention of justifying this teachers actions and condeming EJ for his. This mans JOB is to teach in a safe, none judgement and academically apropriate environment. if ej is the only student of color in the class then it is completely innopropriate of him to have put a student (of any race,color or creed) in an emotionally compromising position such as this one.
@knadger nobody is justifying anything, because Louis did not do anything wrong. The fact that he is white is what most of you have a problem with. If the professor was a minority nothing would have happened. The environment was safe, the fact that some people want to look for a fight it a whole different issue.
@smcgaels225 If the professor had been a minority, would he have told another person on color that his concerns are wrong and he shouldn't be worried about racism anymore? No--because as a minority he would no that the myth that our society is beyond all that racism stuff is simply not true.
@knadger Let me ask you this: Singing and Acting are in many ways connected. If a man was to play a woman and the teacher said to find his inner woman, would women accross the earth be offended? You have to play a part when you sing and when you act. EJ is incredibly selfish and ruined the opportunity for students in his class to learn from an educated and experience opera singer. Nice going EJ
@brothamanCA Well, first let's assume that the song used what used to be a neutral term for women and now is insulting. Let's assume it talked about hussies, and talked about hussies staying home pregnant and barefoot. Now, what if a woman did say, "Hey, I have concerns about this." What would a professor do? Joke that she is a real bitch and could have scratched the guy's eyes out? Told her not to be so sensitive about sexism because people are people and not men and women? Come on now.
Growing bored. EJ got what he came for...a little notoriety at the expense of another. Since he's an obvious liar and the angry people have decended, I'm out. Good luck in your court case when you're sued for defamation of character. Way to start your first year out of college...can't wait for potential employers to see this. Your voice is terrible and has nothing on the big guy. Peace.
@britbrew see the worst part about this situation is that because this teacher is a nice guy and from what it sounds, a really good teacher, he's exhounerated for his actions. dont make the issue about EJ getting fame cuz regardless of if you like it or not, EJ was already reaping the benefits of his lifes worth of hard work so this aint about that. we all make mistakes and this taecher made one. doesnt make him the devil just cuz it happened but he has to be held accountable for his actions
@millenniumking um, how do you know? And, you mean those black servant lawn jockeys? Interesting images coming to mind. Thank God our society is not racist any more, though.
It is astonishing that you have single handedly managed to manipulate so many people. When did you started believing your own lies/exaggerations. Tell people the truth, stop over dramatizing what happened. You are trying to harm Louis so you can have your name in lights, but as YOU always say your actions speak louder then your words, and now your actions of greed and hate truly speak on your character. Talk to Louis before creating a new video, he is willing and desires to speak with you.
I don't really understand the point of this? What is the intention of the video. To spread the word and let people know how immature and uneducated 2 can be? or is it to help spread the word so it won't happen again? If so, what good will it do firing the professor? If he did it to harm like you said, you are sending him out to do it somewhere else. Is it truly Lasallian to just quit on a person. I find some of this video hypocritical and contradicting to what you (E.J) are saying.
@britbrew Thank you Britbrew that is my story. I new I had to come forward with the truth but now I am being harrassed for it! Please pass on the news.
@paigepalmer1 Of course you are because the dust is settling, the truth is coming out and EJ just may have gotten himself in a corner with this one! And his friends will go down with him. I admire you for setting the record straight. It's hard at first, but when it's all said and done, you'll be very proud. Take 'em on the chin. One guy just called me a dumb ass, clearly we are dealing with mature people.
This video is the very core of racism. not becuase of his story, because this man is offended. grow the fuck up and stop being so fuckin sensative. Im a black man and we are supposed to be above this shit. ONLY THROUGH INDIFFERENCE WILL WE OVERCOME RACISM!!!
I am glad to know that it is not just the song's lyrics that are at issue - a lot of good art/music/prose would have to be tossed out if we wanted to make everything PC and inoffensive. Obviously, though, I'm not glad at what the teacher is reported to have said. Really, the minute someone says "you people" it all goes downhill.
If that's how it happened, you've got my support. SMC is too good for petty stupid BS like that.
this was an unacceptable incident and the professor needs to be fired, if this goes on it will never end. It was not about the song, it was about the events that took place after the song that calls for the professors dismissal. Black People overcame the most adversity out of any race on this planet and did more for America than anybody else so to sit there and be insulted with stereotypes exclusive to the black race is extremely intolerable and he should be dismissed with extreme prejudice.
@yaboy313 the problem is that it was not a racist comment, EJ likes to take things too far, he only wants attention. Nobody denies the fact that some people are racist at smc, but Louis is NOT one of them. Louis is one of the kindest people and he never said anything racist.
Black people overcame the most adversity? Using the current death rates for blacks in America (not limited to just murder, but overall death rate), it would take about 50 years for the same amount of blacks to die as the number of Jews and other white ethnic minorities that were murdered by the Germans in just 7 years of WWII. It would take double that to match the efforts of Stalin, one of the worst perpetrators of genocide in history.
Saying that blacks overcame the most adversity out of any race is just silly. White, Brown, Yellow, all skin colors have been subjected to or presided over slavery. You are talking about a 300 year window in US history. Some countries have thousand year histories where a majority of that time sees the citizenry subjugated to a tyrannical ruling party.
I understand that blacks have overcome much adversity in America. Just don't say they overcame the most out of any race on this planet. There are much longer histories than that of the US and there are groups of people who have suffered perennial horrors for longer than any of us can imagine.
@ejy1 your video is still full of crap, you should start by speaking the truth rather than just trying to become famous or getting some money out of this. You should be ashamed for the damage you are doing to Louis and to all his students. How can you dare call yourself a christian if you can't move on in something that did not even happen they way you are presenting it. Your intent is to damage Louis, and get recognition from this, you are sick and disgusting.
Chill Chill Don't take ignorant people seriously. Come to class dressed as a gangster and invade his personal space without touching him. Robert Nesta said it best--- everything will be alright. Find his heritage and disgrace it. Liberal teachers believe they are above the rules.
The reason we don't progress in this world is because the world is infected with people like EJ who want fame and will do anything to get it, and who follow like stupid cows. Racism is an issue because we want to always look at everything as a racial issue even when it is not there. EJ stop being so fake, and show who you really are. It is wrong to want Louis fired when you are about to graduate. He did NOTHING TO YOU, apparently you cant take any jokes.
EJ has done many things that have affected other students, and now he is seen as a some kind of celebrity because he is using the word racism. You should look at the real situation instead of just the word. EJs problem is the desire to be above others and the need to have the world turn his way. He didn't get it from Louis or form other people so he makes this big drama out of nothing. How can he call himself a music minor if he can't see the art behind the song?
I ask all of you who support EJ, if you really know the motivations behind his actions. Louis is NOT racist, he said a poorly worded joke and that is making this guy and all of you go mad. Everyone makes mistakes. It is stupid, you don't even know what happened. WHY didn't he talk to him after class? Going to Youtube to say all this crap is just cheap and obviously is for the only purpose of wanting attention. And all of you followers are giving him the attention he needs.
@smcgaels225 the fact that you admit that the prof made a poor joke is enough to know that EJ had reason to be upset. There are just some situations that you don't joke about and him being a Prof was unacceptable. You must not know what it feels like to be singled out and not have anyone to defend u.
@datshy188 i ask you then if it is correct to post this video, without talking to the professor first. And also posting this video lying about the whole issue, because he wasn't upset when he left class. I know that EJ is acting out and just using racism as a way to get attention. I have reasons. Everyone makes mistakes and the way Louis said "gangster" was sarcastically. I am taking the side that is just and fair because I know both. Those who take sides without knowing do wrong.
@smcgaels225 so it wasnt enough to point out how uncomfortable he was when it happened? or to speak up when he heard the song as he did? EJ is an adult but adult or not i know EJ has enough respect for his elders and peers not to out right disrespect the teacher in class even tho he felt disrespected, isolated and humiliated. the teacher didnt take the time to think about ej before he okayed the song, as he perpetuated and marked EJ as a stereotype, or as he disregarded the classes race makeup
@hypeman12 Why should he have taken EJ into consideration before oking the song? The song is an historic song that has a loaded background, yes, and the professor should have gone over this with the class prior to its being sung, however, I do not think that we need to "ok" songs or other things like this based on who is or isn't in a class. If that is the case, then we might as well never use works that may offend people.
@gaelsrock37 as a teacher, I think it is our basic responsibility to make sure our students feel respected and safe in our class. I ALWAYS take into account who is in my class and how they will react to what I am teaching. When I had a student whose mother had died of cancer, it was absolutely my job to be careful around Mother's Day.
I believe that you need to bring your local chapter of the NAACP into play. The song wasn't inappropriate, however, the remarks made to you were certainly inappropriate!
The mature thing to have done in this situation is to have stepped out of the class for a moment if you can't handle the material that is being presented. Afterward one could discuss the matter on a more personal basis. By acting out and cursing during class you bring negative attention to yourself.
EJ Young Blood goes back and forth between his "gangstah" voice and his "educated" voice. If you don't want to be treated like a "gangstah" don't act like one.
@tyler197645 I don't know what a "gangstah voice" sounds like. There is no such thing. I am an African American that has 2 degrees and I am working on my 3rd 1. I speak according to my audience. EJ was simply trying to get his point across. Who are you to judge him and say that he is "acting like a gangstah"? How did you get that from this video? Furthermore, no professor should ever single out a student of any color because of their race. That is unprofessional.
Jon Sanders here, son! Sup EJ! That teacher was in the right to use the song, but should've introduced it with a statement to put into context, perhaps. The song is not the problem, as you've stated. The gangsta comment is crazy. WTF. "you people should move on" should be changed to "we should all move on". It was a horrible time in our history and should be treaded upon cautiously, if it's to be stepped upon at all. That dude sounded like he just jumped right on in there. He should apologize.
As a white guy who grew up in (in, not near) I have seen a wide range of how people relate to each other base on race, religion, politics,... Sometimes it's good and sometimes not. Motivations and awareness vary. It would be good if there was more information about what actually happened, and that would be a good thing - but even better would be to use this as a teachable moment. Hold a forum with the people involved, bring in some other speakers and a moderator. Post it all on youtube. Talk.
It is astonishing that you have single handedly managed to manipulate so many people. When did you started believing your own lies/exaggerations. Tell people the truth, stop over dramatizing what happened. You are trying to harm Louis so you can have your name in lights, but as YOU always say your actions speak louder then your words, and now your actions of greed and hate truly speak on your character. Talk to Louis before creating a new video, he is willing and desires to speak with you.
Shit man, I hope he gets fired. We lost great professors at SMC who did nothing, but assholes like this will probably be left untouched. At least you're almost done with the place.
Oh and smcgaels225, way ballsy to make an anonymous profile just to say dumbass racist bullshit. Way to not be a coward at all...
@britbrew Pfft no. Racial sensitivity fail. You and @smcgaels225 have fun having a million confederate babies together. I really do love the COURAGE it must have taken to spread your racist-ass opinions ANONYMOUSLY over youtube. Come back when you're willing to show your face to your fellow students and alumni so we can call you out on your bullshit.
@TheoKupo for your information i am a student of color as well, that is why I say all this. Racism is what you and all the other ignorant people are doing against Louis. We always talk about whites being racist against people of color, have you ever consider the fact that people of color can also hurt white people by even calling them racist.
@TheoKupo You don't need to see a face to find the reason behind my words. I am afraid of ignorant people like you who attack without knowing, and who choose to close their eyes and cover their ears just to see something that doesn't exist. The fact that I haven't seen your face either does not affect my perception of you or EJ, it shouldn't affect yours either, if you are unbiased.
@smcgaels225 My youtube account has all the info you'd need (and videos that show my face) to identify me. The fact that you made your youtube account YESTERDAY just to spread your bullshit on this video is completely cowardly. Don't act like you don't have a regular youtube account you could be commenting with. "I am afraid of ignorant people like you..."blah blah BLAH buulllllllsssshitttt You are AFRAID of people you go to SMC with knowing how much of a fucking racist shithead you are
@TheoKupo YOU have no right to call me racist. Again you judge without knowing, just what you do with Louis. I hope you find yourself in the future and that your actions don't hurt others. I opened the account yesterday because I was sick of seeing injustice and the other side of the story need to be heard. The fact that you are making this personal, that is your is your problem. I am done with you I am not racist, I am proud of being a student of color, but you and EJ, bring shame to our race.
@smcgaels225 And what "other side of the story" would that be, exactly? Are you saying that EJ is flat-out lying? Hasn't been your argument thus far. All that you and @britbrew have been saying is that what Louis did wasn't racist, but no one is saying that EJ's a liar, so what you are all saying is that calling a black male you are not close friends with a "gangster" and "boy" isn't racist. LEMME LET YOU IN ON A LITTLE SECRET BOYS AND GIRLS: Both those things? PRETTY RACIST.
@TheoKupo YES EJ is lying. And anyone can call other people a boy or a girl, the fact he was white is what is getting to people. I know EJ enough to make this judgment and I had class with Louis, something you CANT SAY. You want everyone to look at your skin not your character. EJ is looking for stupid stuff to condemn Louis, you and him are unfair. Louis said gangster in a sarcastic way to mean that he in no way could resemble a gangster, and EJ did not take offense at the moment.
@smcgaels225 you're being a complete hypocrite. How can you get at @TheoKupo for speaking without knowing and taking sides when you are doing the same thing. You are not EJ, you can spread lies about his intentions or say that he doesn't feel the way he does. Who are you to speak on his feelings???
...2nd why did EJ have to be a gangster. I've heard that used in a "joking" manner so many times and its really not funny. As a African-American educated man, I fight to disconfirm stereotypes as often as I can, and would not like to be looked at as a "GANGSTER." Finally what does Obama have to do with the price of tea in China? Him being president doesn't abolish the past. The teacher was wrong for that statement, and me and my people shouldn't have to "GET OVER" anything!
@AnthoneJ Let's put it in a different connotation than he's suggesting. Let's say he said it like "punk ass" or "tough guy" gonna kick your ass...as he most likely intended. It's nothing more than a professor telling his student to knock it off. No one's saying for 'you and your people' to get over your past, it's for this young man to get over the situation. Yeah, he could have phrased it better, but it's still NOT racist or a situation for a musical operatic master to lose his job over.
@jazsan222 i was referring to AntoneJ using "me and my people," should've put quotations i suppose. what's with everyone calling everyone a racist anyway? what good does it do when all of us here are clearly not?
@britbrew I'm honestly not worried about alternate connotations, the fact iis he used a specific word. Being someone who has worked in schools as well as studied psychology. I would never make a comment to degrade one of my students or allow a presentation to occur that could possibly offend others without giving a warning or some education about it. I get that it was a class and the teacher was teaching, however my problem is in his approach and the way in which it was handled.
@britbrew In regard to the "You and Your people" comment you're right he could have phrased it better, but he didn't and it comes across very insensitive and racist. Whenever "your people" is used it appears racist and there's no getting around that. Perhaps he didn't mean it and it was made out of ignorance, the point is he made the comment. Had this been another situation regarding people of other races it would be no different.
Sounds like you've created quite the stir with this video young sir.......I read quite a few comments making statements about not talking about slavery and so forth and that was not what I got from the message. While the guy singing the song was a little out of left field, when the professor told him to sing it like a slave on the plantation was out of order.....
@AnthoneJ I'm confused sir. If a person is singing a song from the perspective a slave, to fully express the song to the audience the singer would need to feel the emotions and put themselves in the point of view of your character.
The song is a brilliant one, and if anything it brings compassion and understanding.
@TayPFisher I'm not so much worried about him saying to sing it like a slave, however he took it a bit further than that. Don't get me wrong, I've studied music for many years, so I know all about the song, and finding meaning passion behind the song. However all the "sing it like Massa is coming to get you" and all that jazz really not necessary.
It's easy to see no harm when you have decided to go quietly into a colorblind uninformed whitewashed society. So I implore you to grow up, and try to open your mind. Who knows, you might be able to alleviate yourself from the heavy weight that your own white guilt is imposing on you. Go Gaels!
To say that people haven't heard both sides is presumptuous and narrow minded. I've heard this story years prior to EJ's and it's always the same situation, except the black kid in class just shuts up and harbors hate for generations to come. So go ahead and interview the others in the class, and you might hear your complaint echoed by your fellow privileged WHITE classmates, which I'm guessing will be comforting to you.
Well get ready to flex those neurons because this might throw you for a loop, smc is a great school with a notorious and infamous past in racism that any attendee of color who's decided against residing in Uncle Tom's Cabin can vouch for. I commend EJ for bringing it to the attention of thousands. Maybe wasc will hear us now. To dismiss EJ's protest as an attempt at attention is small minded and typical of someone lounging in the comforts of their own white privilege.
in response to "smcgaels225" let me begin my telling you very simply that you sound beyond ignorant. My guess is that somewhere in your right wing mind that all the actual issues that EJ brought up were quickly thrown to the back of your intolerant brain.
@alonga51 I think the ones with an intolerant mind and irrational are you and EJ. I KNOW what happened, and you don't which makes a huge difference. There was no such thing as racism in the class you are stupid at thinking that by supporting your friend you are doing what is right, well it is not. You are judging without knowing, which is the worst thing that you can do.
I feel you man, I went to Saint Mary's College too, the year I graduated I was walking back from visiting a friend in the Guerreri Halls and somebody (a white dude I'd never seen in my life) starts calling me a dirty Mexican and a "fucken Spanish speaker." Obviously, that didn't insult me, because his insults were terrible and dumb and he was probably drunk, but if I hadn't had my friends there they would have tried to gang up on me to beat the shit out of me.
Cpillin425 3 weeks ago
you dont look, act or speak as a gangster I must agree with you that the incent that this professor louis has done was pretty fucked up
Koni804 6 months ago
@Koni804 sure, except for that whole "awww hellll naw, what da hella wazz dat shiiiit". other than that, didn't sound at all like a gangster. all that whining sure makes him sound like a little bitch though.
ericflu1 2 months ago
As a white female, I think it's bullshit that nobody backed you up. Even if the song has "historical context", you have a right to be offended. It's even worse that you were the only African American in the class at the time, because that singles you out. It wouldn't have been so hard for the professor to take a step back and make you feel less offended. If it had been me, and the song had been about women not deserving to vote or have equal wages or anything like that, I would be equally mad.
CarryMeToSea 8 months ago
@CarryMeToSea you are obviously quite hypersensitive much like our good friend eee jayyy here.
ericflu1 2 months ago
what i dont understand is that he is offended about something that has no relevance to him but more to his ancestors who he has never even associated with. my ancestors were also oppressed by white people, the British also took away all of our rights and put us into camps. but you know what is funny, my people are boer, some of the first settlers in south africa. and this happend less than a hundred years ago, i actually knew people in my family who were in camps, am i bitching?
MutinyVids 10 months ago
No mention here that Prof. Louis Lebherz is Black and an international artist. Any college would be glad to have him. The play and movie Showboat is all about showing the rascism of that day, and the original words were not "colored folks" but the "n" words which the great Paul Robseson originally sang but gradually changed the song to a racial protest song.
OscarLevant1 11 months ago
lol
mylederhosen 1 year ago
Have you ever seen the musical? If not, have you ever considered that this song has a historical place in the music repetoire? That perhaps it's not an issue of racism? I've personally sung Ole Man River. I don't think it's a racist song at all. It represents a time in our country. A time that fortunately we have moved forward from. Do you understand that this song represents a time in history? The musical this song comes from is an absolute classic. Have you ever seen it?
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morsberger 1 year ago
Anyone who doesn't agree with Ejay is a racist. The sooner you folks admit that the sooner we can all progress as a nation.
morsberger 1 year ago
@morsberger you sound like a typical liberal dumbfuck: "everyone who doesn't agree with me... is a racist/facist/sexist/etc." not everyone is a hypersensitive asshole nor should they be, you hippy fucktard.
ericflu1 2 months ago
why has no other student that was in the class with you stepped forward to back your claims? let me guess....everyone in the class is racist.
MrAhyaya 1 year ago
I'm a white person who agrees with EJ's feelings completely. He is totally correct.
josephtegan 1 year ago 2
Get over it. Seriously. He was not saying that all black people are slaves -- he was simply stating the context. I am not racist, but I think there are so many generalizations about ALL races that you have no reason to complain. You yourself are emphasizing these stereotypes of African Americans in the media. What professor was saying has some valid points -- race in this society should be arbitrary because we live in a country almost purely composed of immigrants and their offspring.
thecrazyknitter 1 year ago
im not racist, but I do think your overreacting a bit. First of all, the song shouldn't have bothered you, it's historical and pertains to the class your in. I must admit, it must have been an awkward situation for you, but I think you made it worse for yourself by objecting to what the student was singing. The professors "gangster" comments were certainly inappropriate, but did not sound malicious. Idk,
nostayer 1 year ago
Good for you, Mr. Youngblood, for speaking your mind, regardless of how others may be judging you. You, as an individual, and all of us, as a society, have every right to expect more of our educators. All I hear you asking is this: that we should treat one another with respect, and that a musician-educator should have a deep understanding of his material, in a broad socio-historical context. This professor may have technical mastery, but his conduct of the class is shocking.
vigo47 1 year ago
Peace EJ.
Keep fighting any racial disrespect that you feel.
DealWithWhites 1 year ago
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Get Over It. The man apologized to you what more do you want. You are part of the problem of race relations in this country. There are genuine grievances that African Americans have in regard to equal opportunities. By focusing on this nonsense it detracts from the real problems facing this country. Dr. King taught us to pick our fights, and this is clearly not one of them.
bhunau1 1 year ago
Get Over It. The man apologized to you what more do you want. You are part of the problem of race relations in this country. There are genuine grievances that African Americans have in regard to equal opportunities. By focusing on this nonsense it detracts from the real problems facing this country. Dr. King taught us to pick our fights, and this is clearly not one of them.
bhunau1 1 year ago 3
Maybe he should have attended Grambling instead?
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Cassandra12271 1 year ago
Hey, what does the CP in NAACP stand for? Anyway, in the version sung by Paul Robeson from 1936 uses the term "darkies" instead. Would you have preferred he sing "darkies?" The song is a great song. It is very moving. Lots of White singers, including "Old Blue Eyes", sang it and recorded it. Take the chip off your shoulder. It wasn't an attack on you. Reacting like this only makes you look foolish. Sorry it took you out of your comfort zone.
weirwolf77 1 year ago 3
Ok, apparently you're too stupid to understand what the song's about. The songs about black people being treated like trash and forced to work while white people take both the product of their labor and most of their dignity. It's a deeply ANTI-racist song about how hard it was to be a black man in the time depicted. You have never faced racism like that and given your reaction it's a good thing. Not that you could last five minutes toting a barge.
newperve 1 year ago
Boo hoo hoo. Somebody needs to teach you how to be a man because you sound like a little mamma's boy. Get over yourself.
givemeabreakhere 1 year ago
If what you say is true, the prof is merely stupid rather than racist.
I like the song, but wasn't aware of the original lyrics from the early 1900s.
SSedmak 1 year ago
You are a dimwitted wanna-be.
You need to: 1) learn how to speak English 2) learn that Western culture (not "African") is what has allowed everyone in the world to progress 3) accept that just because you have a permanent sun tan not everyone in the world gives a crap about you.
ChurchFish 1 year ago
Youngblood, you are a selfish little douchebag. You want to deprive your fellow students of the services of a world-class instructor, just because you're all butt-hurt that a song written in the 1920s has the word "nigger" in its lyrics? Get over yourself. You don't have the right to go through your whole life without ever getting offended.
-jcr
NSResponder 1 year ago 5
What should you do next?
Get over yourself, crybaby. You think that's adversity? You provoke a professor using profanity over a song you dont approve of? He's supposed to grovel at your feet? Stop believing the lies that somehow you're oppressed.
Maybe you should read some of the writings of Frederick Douglass so you can get a clue on how a real man acts in the face of adversity.
DiMOOSE1 1 year ago 7
You are in college? What the heck has happened to admission criteria in the US? Wow, for a guy studying communications, your discourse sure is feeble!
catouski 1 year ago
It was the professor's response that upset the student--he ignored him, then threw out a stereotype against him as a joke, then lectured him on getting over the feelings he was having given his background and experience of racism in our country. None of these responses were grounded in empathy or respect for his feelings. The professor should have seen this coming from miles away and should have set the groundwork and been respectful of the tension.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
Nothing more comical than someone talking about how offensive slavery is and how evil it is. Their solution is to destroy free speech, that is funny as shit. Ejy1, you are a conundrum, wrapped in a mystery, slathered in contradiction.
As you say the teacher said he didn't see you as a color or a race, but as an individual. Even if he was the biggest racist ever, I would defend his right to his own opinion. I think all slavery is bad, even when it comes from the thought police. You are a joke.
cotterdan321 1 year ago
@cotterdan321 seriously--even if the professor of a college meant to be insulting and racist, you would defend him? He is a white professor, as a professor he is in a position of respect and authority. This is the only African American in the class. And you defend his right to be openly racist and insulting? That's pretty disturbing.
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BigGreasyMullet 1 year ago
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@teacherdkennedy Defending someone's rights is much different than defending their behavior. So unless you believe in thought policing, people have the right to be racist assholes.
BigGreasyMullet 1 year ago
EJ, you are a aupreme ignoramus. You've done us all a great service by posting this video so we can all see what a fool looks like.
rockwaterman 1 year ago
Mr. Youngblood... Please learn how to pronunciate so that you may then begin to learn how to speak, much less sing. So no one is allowed to say "colored people" now? You have to protest someone singing "colored people", from a classic song, and you think that isn't going to get you some extra attention? Grow up young man. Its people like you who keep racism alive and well, and its too bad.
radioexpV2 1 year ago
@radioexpV2 pronunciate? I sure hope you did that as a sly ironic gesture and not because you think that is a verb.
You think that someone getting upset about being insulted is why racism is around? You don't think it has anything to do with the insulting and thoughtless reactions of people like you?
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
If you're this much of an idiot and don't know the history of this song and what it was actually about, then you need to remove yourself from college. Because you don't want to learn.
rickfisk 1 year ago 2
@rickfisk He discussed the history of the song in the video. That is not why he was upset. He was upset because of the professor's reactions, which were thoughtless at best and insulting and racist at worst.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
So let's eliminate a classic from the lexicon. Censor it completely out of existence. Make sure we forget slavery ever happened, just like we've forgotten about the native americans as they are largely erased from our culture.
Let me guess, we should get rid of Huckleberry Finn, too? Perhaps the greatest indictment of slavery ever written? Oh, and let's eliminate Uncle Tom's Cabin, too. "Uncle Tom" now has an opposite meaning today, anyway.
Lighten up. I'm tired of the race-card whining.
Jollyprez 1 year ago 2
@Jollyprez I teach Huck Finn, and I think it is important. But I spend a month studying the history of slavery and racism, of examining racist stereotypes, and discussing why we would read a book with the word N+++++ splashed all over it. The professor should have seen this coming and prepared the class in a respectful way. he could have gotten the song sung and opened up an important conversation, all within a safe and respectful context. Too late now.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
The school administrators don't have the time to make sure your feeling aren't hurt. If this is the most you've ever been offended in your life, consider yourself lucky. You're going to deal assholes of all varieties for the rest of your life. Grow up and deal with it. What he said was not illegal, nor should it be. Yeah, what he said may have been offensive to you, but so too would it have been if he had called you a cocksucker. What kind of reaction what that have elicited?
BigGreasyMullet 1 year ago 3
@BigGreasyMullet you don't think a professor who calls a student a cocksucker in class should get in trouble? I think he would be fired immediately.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@teacherdkennedy No I don't. The professor was joking and so too in my scenario. People level insults at one another because they are either joking or really pissed off. I don't think this professor was pissed off. This kid may deserve an apology, but turning this event into some cause celebre to stamp out racism is beyond ridiculous. And I don't like censorship of any kind, no matter how offensive the speech may be.
BigGreasyMullet 1 year ago
An identity bore who can't succeed on his own merits.
drakulva 1 year ago 2
@drakulva hm. You don't know anything about him except that this comment made him mad, and yet you are assuming he does not have the talent or intelligence to succeed and that he must be playing the race card...that in itself couldn't be a racist response, could it?
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
fuck off, PC nazi.
2ndAsstJizzMopper 1 year ago 9
Good thing you're not studying to be a brain surgeon.
hagbard72 1 year ago 12
I'm posting your video on my Facebook page.
berkeleyhome 1 year ago
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@smcgaels225 "Louis said gangster in a sarcastic way to mean that he in no way could resemble a gangster, and EJ did not take offense at the moment." -smcgaels225
how do YOU know when he took offense? just because someone doesnt look offended doesnt mean that what was said didnt shock, appall, hurt, and even embarrass them.
If your one one of EJ's friends, maybe he needs to reevaluate who his friends are.
ndt919 1 year ago
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ndt919 1 year ago
Take a look at the new article in the SF Chronicle.
Students in support of professor Louis Lebherz.
EJ you would be wise to delete this video until you have had your day in court. Otherwise you risk being charged for defamation of character and/or slander.
tyler197645 1 year ago 2
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bria2206 1 year ago
@tyler197645 This article doesnt even seem to have the story straight...They took statements from all students, just because one girl made her statement public means nothing.
bria2206 1 year ago 2
SLANDER: a false, malicious statement (spoken or published), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement; to utter a slanderous statement
EG: EJ 's a gangstah he could probably beat your ass ! it's false, it's malicious, it's injurious to EJ's reputation
This video is none of those things.
amyspipsqueaks 1 year ago
@amyspipsqueaks 'EG: EJ 's a gangstah he could probably beat your ass !'
This is not an actual quote from the prof. Louis. This is a testimony from EJ. Mind you he is not under oath here. You are mistaking actual physical evidence (a recording) with one (1) testimonial of the account.
It's amazing to me the harm that people don't see that is being inflicted on BOTH of these parties reputations in this matter. Youtube is a very unique, and in this case, dangerous public forum in this matter
tyler197645 1 year ago
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@tyler197645 people don't see the harm? says who? Everything said here is an opinion..none of it is under oath. That includes you tyler. As Bria2206 said "Racism is racism... violent or not... and this is real "
Youtube is a dangerous forum? Apparently not as Dangerous as a certain classroom at SM.
What is the actual quote from this Professor Tyler ..fill me in.
amyspipsqueaks 1 year ago
@tyler197645 ok, a thoughtful post. I was losing faith in humanity for a while there...
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
This video is slanderous. There are so incidents of real and violent racism out there. It's a shame that a hard working teacher should be spotlighted in this way. Be respectful. If this is truly a harmful event, wait until it's had it's day in court. Then you can slander Louis all you want.
tyler197645 1 year ago
@tyler197645 Racism is racism... violent or not... and this is real.
bria2206 1 year ago
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For all of those out there who are doubting the truth in my words. Louis already admitted to each and every word that I am saying and its on record! Therefore all of the people saying they were in the class and heard a different story, how is it that the professor recalls his actions and admits to them being what I stated? Yet other students try to say something different.
ejy1 1 year ago
@ejy1 Where did Louis admit such thing. I think you are again misinterpreting everything. For once, you should become a man and tell everyone the truth. Nobody denies the fact that racism exist, but this is not a case of it. YOU are taking a sensitive issue for SMC and using it to your advantage. Thanks to you, students are harassing other students and SMC is becoming a hard place to be. I think you should stop lying and put the pants on. Work and get money, instead of suing the college.
smcgaels225 1 year ago 5
@smcgaels225 This is a case of racism...what dont you understand about that?? So because SMC is becoming a hard place, all of a sudden, for white students this young man cant speak out about this issue?
and there more racism... students of color feel threatened every day on campus...but as soon as white students feel a little tension its a problem, & the environment is no longer safe...
bria2206 1 year ago
@bria2206 I am telling you from a student of color perspective, you don't understand. The tension of minorities hurting others and each other is bad. This is not racism because EJ is exaggerating on what he said. Are you saying that white people don't have the right to feel harmed or hurt? We are all human beings and we all deserve to have the same rights. Yes, there is racism, but THIS IS NOT IT. I wish you could know Louis and understand my words. Some people are to narrow minded.
smcgaels225 1 year ago 2
It's racisim no doubt about it. People think they can say anything and get away with it now a days. Glad you posted this video. We are the only race that gets know respect at all. Born in this country, slaves of this country, helped to build this damn country, fight for this country, die for this country, and now a president of this country and still NO respect. Just give us our 40 acres and mule. Sue his ass.
SatinAngel7 1 year ago
@SatinAngel7 I think that it is safe to say that all races have encountered equal amounts of unfair treatment and disrespect and are living it on a daily basis.
gaelsrock37 1 year ago
@gaelsrock37 @gaelsrock37 Safe to say all MINORITIES have experienced some form of unfair treatment and disrespect. not ALL races. not EQUAL amounts.
I'm white white white with freckles..that's my race... have not experienced freckle prejudice. It's not acceptable..a person can't be kinda prejudiced..it is what it is. ..Those remarks were racist and not thought out .. We really need to hold ourselves to much higher standards .
amyspipsqueaks 1 year ago
@gaelsrock37 I am white. I was pulled over once by an officer for speeding. He told me that since I was going to college he would let me off with a warning, and he gave me a fatherly warning not to pick up hitchhikers. The same month, a Hispanic friend of mine was pulled over for speeding. Police officer made him get out of the car, stand twenty feet away while he searched the car, gave him a speeding ticket and a ticket for a broken tail light. Not equal amounts of unfair treatment.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
You're the white chick that approached Malcolm X and says, I paraphrase "I respect what you're doing, what can I do to help your cause."
Malcolms response: "Nothing"
Frederick Douglass says the worst thing the white man can do, is "help" the black man. On the same token, the worst thing the black man can do is try to "force" the white man to accept him. Blacks have learned that it's advantageous to cry racism and get a benefit. That's not self determination.
DiMOOSE1 1 year ago 2
@DiMOOSE1 Yeah, and Malcolm went on to say that it is the one comment in his life he really regretted and that he should have accepted help no matter where it came from.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@DiMOOSE1
So was Malcolm X being a total douchebag or is there more to the story? Because just offhand I can think of a few ways she can help. Firstly when someone says something false about equal rights for blacks she can call them on it. Secondly she can make principled arguments for racial equality, which will have more power because obviously being white she has nothing to gain from removing it. Thirdly she can refuse to deal with people who don't treat black people decently.
newperve 1 year ago
My point was not what he later came to regret, but what was in his heart, and what he didn't want was "white" help. It was this help Frederick Douglass also did not want as it was their "help" that got them where they were in the first place. Sure Fredericks statements were much more thoughtful than my paraphrase, but if you understand what the whites were proposing to "incorporate" the freedmen into America you would see it was nothing more than "kinder" slavery.
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DiMOOSE1 1 year ago
@newperve
What we are doing today, is not a lot different from the ideas rejected by Frederick Douglass, of helping blacks to become "productive" members of society during reconstruction. Individual Liberty should be the goal, Individual civil liberty, and individual financial liberty for all. Government doesn't protect this, it is the purveyor of theft and injustice by granting favors to all the collectives who lobby them, at the expense of others.
DiMOOSE1 1 year ago
E.J is an articulate young man..he stated clearly that he took offence to the remarks. ..It could have been a great teaching moment..it was far from that..his concerns were dismissed.
It's so simple..it's always BEEN simple..respect people for who they are..love people for who they are. We are all just here trying to live life the best we can.
That doesnt mean we can't stand up for ourselves when we feel wronged .
amyspipsqueaks 1 year ago
Don't ever question yourself EJ. It's SO obvious this needed to be heard..it's still festering...this is happeneing everyday..in so many places.. ..and it's not right..
Since when is it ok for ANYONE (especially an "authority" figure) to insult , humiliate, single out, belittle,label or purposely pursue a verbal dialogue that is very clearly uncomfortable for that person... that's prejudice, thats harassment, that's abuse...
amyspipsqueaks 1 year ago
I went to a HBCU for this reason. I wanted to go to a place where race didn't play a role in my education. I am a southern black man who was denied high school opportunities. Don't let them get under your skin. Just get his knowledge and move on. Don't lower yourself to their standards.
ag84gies 1 year ago 3
i fully understand what your saying although those of you may think that he is over reaction most of us minorities still have feelings about things like that. as for the Instructor being sarcastic it is ironic that he use EJ in his joke about him being a gangster the instructor obviously see that he is upset about the situation
joriel360 1 year ago
EJ is spreading lies. Enough said.
EJ eat your ego, you are not better than anyone else, sorry reality check.
You bring shame to the SMC community.
Karma will come and get your butt.
Talk to Louis instead of doing this immature video, and move on.
Oh and you should apologize to Louis and end this drama, you are not gonna get any money from the school, sorry.
Be a man and accept your faults, just like a good christian.
I am sick of you and all those ignorant people who support you.
the end
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 just bcuz you may be tired of fighting the "race" fight doesnt mean that others are ignorant for fighting it. you seem to be rather ignorant to who EJ really is and his emotional attachment to what happened in that class that day. you trying to slander his name does nothing but make you like an enabler and while that may be the case, you seem like you have a good enough head on your shoulders to where you can stop and really think about what was said from a more humbled perspective
hypeman12 1 year ago 3
for people to automatically assume that the reason and motives for posting this video is for attention and sympathy is utter bull. I personally commend you EJ, for making this video & clearing up any misconceptions and construed ideas of what this issue is about. The situation is sad and whether or not the Prof was joking, he should have been more respectful of your thoughts and concerns.
shawnzy89 1 year ago
im dumb founded that so many of our peers have commented on this video with the intention of justifying this teachers actions and condeming EJ for his. This mans JOB is to teach in a safe, none judgement and academically apropriate environment. if ej is the only student of color in the class then it is completely innopropriate of him to have put a student (of any race,color or creed) in an emotionally compromising position such as this one.
knadger 1 year ago
@knadger nobody is justifying anything, because Louis did not do anything wrong. The fact that he is white is what most of you have a problem with. If the professor was a minority nothing would have happened. The environment was safe, the fact that some people want to look for a fight it a whole different issue.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 If the professor had been a minority, would he have told another person on color that his concerns are wrong and he shouldn't be worried about racism anymore? No--because as a minority he would no that the myth that our society is beyond all that racism stuff is simply not true.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@knadger Let me ask you this: Singing and Acting are in many ways connected. If a man was to play a woman and the teacher said to find his inner woman, would women accross the earth be offended? You have to play a part when you sing and when you act. EJ is incredibly selfish and ruined the opportunity for students in his class to learn from an educated and experience opera singer. Nice going EJ
brothamanCA 1 year ago 2
@brothamanCA Well, first let's assume that the song used what used to be a neutral term for women and now is insulting. Let's assume it talked about hussies, and talked about hussies staying home pregnant and barefoot. Now, what if a woman did say, "Hey, I have concerns about this." What would a professor do? Joke that she is a real bitch and could have scratched the guy's eyes out? Told her not to be so sensitive about sexism because people are people and not men and women? Come on now.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
Growing bored. EJ got what he came for...a little notoriety at the expense of another. Since he's an obvious liar and the angry people have decended, I'm out. Good luck in your court case when you're sued for defamation of character. Way to start your first year out of college...can't wait for potential employers to see this. Your voice is terrible and has nothing on the big guy. Peace.
britbrew 1 year ago 2
@britbrew see the worst part about this situation is that because this teacher is a nice guy and from what it sounds, a really good teacher, he's exhounerated for his actions. dont make the issue about EJ getting fame cuz regardless of if you like it or not, EJ was already reaping the benefits of his lifes worth of hard work so this aint about that. we all make mistakes and this taecher made one. doesnt make him the devil just cuz it happened but he has to be held accountable for his actions
hypeman12 1 year ago 3
Dude has the brains of a lawn jockey.
millenniumking 1 year ago
@millenniumking um, how do you know? And, you mean those black servant lawn jockeys? Interesting images coming to mind. Thank God our society is not racist any more, though.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
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It is astonishing that you have single handedly managed to manipulate so many people. When did you started believing your own lies/exaggerations. Tell people the truth, stop over dramatizing what happened. You are trying to harm Louis so you can have your name in lights, but as YOU always say your actions speak louder then your words, and now your actions of greed and hate truly speak on your character. Talk to Louis before creating a new video, he is willing and desires to speak with you.
galescheer 1 year ago
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galescheer 1 year ago
I don't really understand the point of this? What is the intention of the video. To spread the word and let people know how immature and uneducated 2 can be? or is it to help spread the word so it won't happen again? If so, what good will it do firing the professor? If he did it to harm like you said, you are sending him out to do it somewhere else. Is it truly Lasallian to just quit on a person. I find some of this video hypocritical and contradicting to what you (E.J) are saying.
415romero 1 year ago 2
Wow, you are outnumbered in the comments section. Obviously you are a POS. PS Your singing sucks, talk to Simon about that.
npoma66 1 year ago
Hootie!!!! Sorry that's not him.
spareaxe 1 year ago
There are two sides to every stor: Go to sfgatecom and search St. Mary's Student Responds article by Kim Nalley.
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew Thank you Britbrew that is my story. I new I had to come forward with the truth but now I am being harrassed for it! Please pass on the news.
paigepalmer1 1 year ago
@paigepalmer1 Of course you are because the dust is settling, the truth is coming out and EJ just may have gotten himself in a corner with this one! And his friends will go down with him. I admire you for setting the record straight. It's hard at first, but when it's all said and done, you'll be very proud. Take 'em on the chin. One guy just called me a dumb ass, clearly we are dealing with mature people.
britbrew 1 year ago
This video is the very core of racism. not becuase of his story, because this man is offended. grow the fuck up and stop being so fuckin sensative. Im a black man and we are supposed to be above this shit. ONLY THROUGH INDIFFERENCE WILL WE OVERCOME RACISM!!!
jjacks81 1 year ago
I am glad to know that it is not just the song's lyrics that are at issue - a lot of good art/music/prose would have to be tossed out if we wanted to make everything PC and inoffensive. Obviously, though, I'm not glad at what the teacher is reported to have said. Really, the minute someone says "you people" it all goes downhill.
If that's how it happened, you've got my support. SMC is too good for petty stupid BS like that.
'03 SMC (Anthro/Soc)
inrii 1 year ago
get over it ,stop crying like a baby
bulldozerman1956 1 year ago 2
I understand brother man, But what actually harmed you?
Doctorlg 1 year ago
this was an unacceptable incident and the professor needs to be fired, if this goes on it will never end. It was not about the song, it was about the events that took place after the song that calls for the professors dismissal. Black People overcame the most adversity out of any race on this planet and did more for America than anybody else so to sit there and be insulted with stereotypes exclusive to the black race is extremely intolerable and he should be dismissed with extreme prejudice.
yaboy313 1 year ago
@yaboy313 the problem is that it was not a racist comment, EJ likes to take things too far, he only wants attention. Nobody denies the fact that some people are racist at smc, but Louis is NOT one of them. Louis is one of the kindest people and he never said anything racist.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@yaboy313
Black people overcame the most adversity? Using the current death rates for blacks in America (not limited to just murder, but overall death rate), it would take about 50 years for the same amount of blacks to die as the number of Jews and other white ethnic minorities that were murdered by the Germans in just 7 years of WWII. It would take double that to match the efforts of Stalin, one of the worst perpetrators of genocide in history.
nocomp222 1 year ago
@yaboy313
Saying that blacks overcame the most adversity out of any race is just silly. White, Brown, Yellow, all skin colors have been subjected to or presided over slavery. You are talking about a 300 year window in US history. Some countries have thousand year histories where a majority of that time sees the citizenry subjugated to a tyrannical ruling party.
nocomp222 1 year ago
@yaboy313
I understand that blacks have overcome much adversity in America. Just don't say they overcame the most out of any race on this planet. There are much longer histories than that of the US and there are groups of people who have suffered perennial horrors for longer than any of us can imagine.
nocomp222 1 year ago
Take some time to view the analysis video if you still are unclear of why I feel that I was intentionally harmed by the professor.
ejy1 1 year ago
@ejy1 your video is still full of crap, you should start by speaking the truth rather than just trying to become famous or getting some money out of this. You should be ashamed for the damage you are doing to Louis and to all his students. How can you dare call yourself a christian if you can't move on in something that did not even happen they way you are presenting it. Your intent is to damage Louis, and get recognition from this, you are sick and disgusting.
smcgaels225 1 year ago 2
Chill Chill Don't take ignorant people seriously. Come to class dressed as a gangster and invade his personal space without touching him. Robert Nesta said it best--- everything will be alright. Find his heritage and disgrace it. Liberal teachers believe they are above the rules.
TheDavidwoody 1 year ago
The reason we don't progress in this world is because the world is infected with people like EJ who want fame and will do anything to get it, and who follow like stupid cows. Racism is an issue because we want to always look at everything as a racial issue even when it is not there. EJ stop being so fake, and show who you really are. It is wrong to want Louis fired when you are about to graduate. He did NOTHING TO YOU, apparently you cant take any jokes.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 um, racism is still an issue because people are still racist. Simple.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@teacherdkennedy and nobody denies that, this is just not the case of it. simple
smcgaels225 1 year ago
EJ has done many things that have affected other students, and now he is seen as a some kind of celebrity because he is using the word racism. You should look at the real situation instead of just the word. EJs problem is the desire to be above others and the need to have the world turn his way. He didn't get it from Louis or form other people so he makes this big drama out of nothing. How can he call himself a music minor if he can't see the art behind the song?
smcgaels225 1 year ago
I ask all of you who support EJ, if you really know the motivations behind his actions. Louis is NOT racist, he said a poorly worded joke and that is making this guy and all of you go mad. Everyone makes mistakes. It is stupid, you don't even know what happened. WHY didn't he talk to him after class? Going to Youtube to say all this crap is just cheap and obviously is for the only purpose of wanting attention. And all of you followers are giving him the attention he needs.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 the fact that you admit that the prof made a poor joke is enough to know that EJ had reason to be upset. There are just some situations that you don't joke about and him being a Prof was unacceptable. You must not know what it feels like to be singled out and not have anyone to defend u.
datshy188 1 year ago
@datshy188 i ask you then if it is correct to post this video, without talking to the professor first. And also posting this video lying about the whole issue, because he wasn't upset when he left class. I know that EJ is acting out and just using racism as a way to get attention. I have reasons. Everyone makes mistakes and the way Louis said "gangster" was sarcastically. I am taking the side that is just and fair because I know both. Those who take sides without knowing do wrong.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 so it wasnt enough to point out how uncomfortable he was when it happened? or to speak up when he heard the song as he did? EJ is an adult but adult or not i know EJ has enough respect for his elders and peers not to out right disrespect the teacher in class even tho he felt disrespected, isolated and humiliated. the teacher didnt take the time to think about ej before he okayed the song, as he perpetuated and marked EJ as a stereotype, or as he disregarded the classes race makeup
hypeman12 1 year ago 3
@hypeman12 Why should he have taken EJ into consideration before oking the song? The song is an historic song that has a loaded background, yes, and the professor should have gone over this with the class prior to its being sung, however, I do not think that we need to "ok" songs or other things like this based on who is or isn't in a class. If that is the case, then we might as well never use works that may offend people.
gaelsrock37 1 year ago
@gaelsrock37 as a teacher, I think it is our basic responsibility to make sure our students feel respected and safe in our class. I ALWAYS take into account who is in my class and how they will react to what I am teaching. When I had a student whose mother had died of cancer, it was absolutely my job to be careful around Mother's Day.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 according to the video, EJ did go to the prof and the admins. The video was because he didn't know what else to do.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
@teacherdkennedy, no he didn't the professor has been trying to talk to him multiple times and he just doesn't want to.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
YOU ARE SO RIGHT. NAACP DUDE.
jazsan222 1 year ago
I believe that you need to bring your local chapter of the NAACP into play. The song wasn't inappropriate, however, the remarks made to you were certainly inappropriate!
traquildove1920 1 year ago
The mature thing to have done in this situation is to have stepped out of the class for a moment if you can't handle the material that is being presented. Afterward one could discuss the matter on a more personal basis. By acting out and cursing during class you bring negative attention to yourself.
EJ Young Blood goes back and forth between his "gangstah" voice and his "educated" voice. If you don't want to be treated like a "gangstah" don't act like one.
tyler197645 1 year ago
@tyler197645 I don't know what a "gangstah voice" sounds like. There is no such thing. I am an African American that has 2 degrees and I am working on my 3rd 1. I speak according to my audience. EJ was simply trying to get his point across. Who are you to judge him and say that he is "acting like a gangstah"? How did you get that from this video? Furthermore, no professor should ever single out a student of any color because of their race. That is unprofessional.
traquildove1920 1 year ago
Jon Sanders here, son! Sup EJ! That teacher was in the right to use the song, but should've introduced it with a statement to put into context, perhaps. The song is not the problem, as you've stated. The gangsta comment is crazy. WTF. "you people should move on" should be changed to "we should all move on". It was a horrible time in our history and should be treaded upon cautiously, if it's to be stepped upon at all. That dude sounded like he just jumped right on in there. He should apologize.
jonsan32 1 year ago
As a white guy who grew up in (in, not near) I have seen a wide range of how people relate to each other base on race, religion, politics,... Sometimes it's good and sometimes not. Motivations and awareness vary. It would be good if there was more information about what actually happened, and that would be a good thing - but even better would be to use this as a teachable moment. Hold a forum with the people involved, bring in some other speakers and a moderator. Post it all on youtube. Talk.
dtorgoff 1 year ago
It is astonishing that you have single handedly managed to manipulate so many people. When did you started believing your own lies/exaggerations. Tell people the truth, stop over dramatizing what happened. You are trying to harm Louis so you can have your name in lights, but as YOU always say your actions speak louder then your words, and now your actions of greed and hate truly speak on your character. Talk to Louis before creating a new video, he is willing and desires to speak with you.
galescheer 1 year ago 6
Shit man, I hope he gets fired. We lost great professors at SMC who did nothing, but assholes like this will probably be left untouched. At least you're almost done with the place.
Oh and smcgaels225, way ballsy to make an anonymous profile just to say dumbass racist bullshit. Way to not be a coward at all...
TheoKupo 1 year ago 2
@TheoKupo Being an asshole isn't grounds for termination.
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew But being a *racist* asshole is, especially if you're a teacher, for fuck's sake
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo agreed, but he's not a racist, therefore there are no grounds for termnation. period.
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew Pfft no. Racial sensitivity fail. You and @smcgaels225 have fun having a million confederate babies together. I really do love the COURAGE it must have taken to spread your racist-ass opinions ANONYMOUSLY over youtube. Come back when you're willing to show your face to your fellow students and alumni so we can call you out on your bullshit.
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo for your information i am a student of color as well, that is why I say all this. Racism is what you and all the other ignorant people are doing against Louis. We always talk about whites being racist against people of color, have you ever consider the fact that people of color can also hurt white people by even calling them racist.
smcgaels225 1 year ago 2
@smcgaels225 Stilllll hiding behind your mask. Good luck with that.
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo You don't need to see a face to find the reason behind my words. I am afraid of ignorant people like you who attack without knowing, and who choose to close their eyes and cover their ears just to see something that doesn't exist. The fact that I haven't seen your face either does not affect my perception of you or EJ, it shouldn't affect yours either, if you are unbiased.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 My youtube account has all the info you'd need (and videos that show my face) to identify me. The fact that you made your youtube account YESTERDAY just to spread your bullshit on this video is completely cowardly. Don't act like you don't have a regular youtube account you could be commenting with. "I am afraid of ignorant people like you..."blah blah BLAH buulllllllsssshitttt You are AFRAID of people you go to SMC with knowing how much of a fucking racist shithead you are
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo YOU have no right to call me racist. Again you judge without knowing, just what you do with Louis. I hope you find yourself in the future and that your actions don't hurt others. I opened the account yesterday because I was sick of seeing injustice and the other side of the story need to be heard. The fact that you are making this personal, that is your is your problem. I am done with you I am not racist, I am proud of being a student of color, but you and EJ, bring shame to our race.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 And what "other side of the story" would that be, exactly? Are you saying that EJ is flat-out lying? Hasn't been your argument thus far. All that you and @britbrew have been saying is that what Louis did wasn't racist, but no one is saying that EJ's a liar, so what you are all saying is that calling a black male you are not close friends with a "gangster" and "boy" isn't racist. LEMME LET YOU IN ON A LITTLE SECRET BOYS AND GIRLS: Both those things? PRETTY RACIST.
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo YES EJ is lying. And anyone can call other people a boy or a girl, the fact he was white is what is getting to people. I know EJ enough to make this judgment and I had class with Louis, something you CANT SAY. You want everyone to look at your skin not your character. EJ is looking for stupid stuff to condemn Louis, you and him are unfair. Louis said gangster in a sarcastic way to mean that he in no way could resemble a gangster, and EJ did not take offense at the moment.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 Wah wah WAHH. I'm done with you. Have fun living your pathetic, deluted little life
TheoKupo 1 year ago
@TheoKupo Ass... and hopefully you'll find peace somewhere in whatever is left of your brain.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@smcgaels225 you're being a complete hypocrite. How can you get at @TheoKupo for speaking without knowing and taking sides when you are doing the same thing. You are not EJ, you can spread lies about his intentions or say that he doesn't feel the way he does. Who are you to speak on his feelings???
datshy188 1 year ago
@TheoKupo hopefully you heard the other side of the story not from EJ but from someone who was in the class.
smcgaels225 1 year ago
@TheoKupo You are nuts and that is why I chose not to flaunt myself online.
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew he may not be racist. But what he said, according to the video, was.
teacherdkennedy 1 year ago
...2nd why did EJ have to be a gangster. I've heard that used in a "joking" manner so many times and its really not funny. As a African-American educated man, I fight to disconfirm stereotypes as often as I can, and would not like to be looked at as a "GANGSTER." Finally what does Obama have to do with the price of tea in China? Him being president doesn't abolish the past. The teacher was wrong for that statement, and me and my people shouldn't have to "GET OVER" anything!
AnthoneJ 1 year ago 2
@AnthoneJ Let's put it in a different connotation than he's suggesting. Let's say he said it like "punk ass" or "tough guy" gonna kick your ass...as he most likely intended. It's nothing more than a professor telling his student to knock it off. No one's saying for 'you and your people' to get over your past, it's for this young man to get over the situation. Yeah, he could have phrased it better, but it's still NOT racist or a situation for a musical operatic master to lose his job over.
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew YOU SEEM RACIST.WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. YOUR PEOPLE. GO HOME LOSER
jazsan222 1 year ago
@jazsan222 i was referring to AntoneJ using "me and my people," should've put quotations i suppose. what's with everyone calling everyone a racist anyway? what good does it do when all of us here are clearly not?
britbrew 1 year ago
@britbrew I'm honestly not worried about alternate connotations, the fact iis he used a specific word. Being someone who has worked in schools as well as studied psychology. I would never make a comment to degrade one of my students or allow a presentation to occur that could possibly offend others without giving a warning or some education about it. I get that it was a class and the teacher was teaching, however my problem is in his approach and the way in which it was handled.
AnthoneJ 1 year ago
@britbrew In regard to the "You and Your people" comment you're right he could have phrased it better, but he didn't and it comes across very insensitive and racist. Whenever "your people" is used it appears racist and there's no getting around that. Perhaps he didn't mean it and it was made out of ignorance, the point is he made the comment. Had this been another situation regarding people of other races it would be no different.
AnthoneJ 1 year ago
Sounds like you've created quite the stir with this video young sir.......I read quite a few comments making statements about not talking about slavery and so forth and that was not what I got from the message. While the guy singing the song was a little out of left field, when the professor told him to sing it like a slave on the plantation was out of order.....
AnthoneJ 1 year ago
@AnthoneJ I'm confused sir. If a person is singing a song from the perspective a slave, to fully express the song to the audience the singer would need to feel the emotions and put themselves in the point of view of your character.
The song is a brilliant one, and if anything it brings compassion and understanding.
TayPFisher 1 year ago
@TayPFisher I'm not so much worried about him saying to sing it like a slave, however he took it a bit further than that. Don't get me wrong, I've studied music for many years, so I know all about the song, and finding meaning passion behind the song. However all the "sing it like Massa is coming to get you" and all that jazz really not necessary.
AnthoneJ 1 year ago
It's easy to see no harm when you have decided to go quietly into a colorblind uninformed whitewashed society. So I implore you to grow up, and try to open your mind. Who knows, you might be able to alleviate yourself from the heavy weight that your own white guilt is imposing on you. Go Gaels!
alonga51 1 year ago
To say that people haven't heard both sides is presumptuous and narrow minded. I've heard this story years prior to EJ's and it's always the same situation, except the black kid in class just shuts up and harbors hate for generations to come. So go ahead and interview the others in the class, and you might hear your complaint echoed by your fellow privileged WHITE classmates, which I'm guessing will be comforting to you.
alonga51 1 year ago
Well get ready to flex those neurons because this might throw you for a loop, smc is a great school with a notorious and infamous past in racism that any attendee of color who's decided against residing in Uncle Tom's Cabin can vouch for. I commend EJ for bringing it to the attention of thousands. Maybe wasc will hear us now. To dismiss EJ's protest as an attempt at attention is small minded and typical of someone lounging in the comforts of their own white privilege.
alonga51 1 year ago
in response to "smcgaels225" let me begin my telling you very simply that you sound beyond ignorant. My guess is that somewhere in your right wing mind that all the actual issues that EJ brought up were quickly thrown to the back of your intolerant brain.
alonga51 1 year ago
@alonga51 I think the ones with an intolerant mind and irrational are you and EJ. I KNOW what happened, and you don't which makes a huge difference. There was no such thing as racism in the class you are stupid at thinking that by supporting your friend you are doing what is right, well it is not. You are judging without knowing, which is the worst thing that you can do.