Toni Morrison, author and Nobel laureate, dies aged 88 ► www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/06/toni-morrison-author-and-pulitzer-winner-dies-aged-88

@popcola3701

4 жыл бұрын

Toni Morrison is burning in hell.

@fedupto68

3 жыл бұрын

Say hi when you get there

"If you can only be tall when someone else is on their knees then you have a serious problem" 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@marino4193

4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what she means by that, but it sounds deep...

@Cagon415

4 жыл бұрын

@@marino4193 obtuse

@benjisimooroo3080

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy She means basically that if you only can be empowered when someone else is having a problem you have got something wrong with yourself. I guess?

@JESUSLOVESYOU219

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's right x

@OReily08080

4 жыл бұрын

Pedro Takahashi Gunderson or just plain insecure

"You can't understand how powerfully racist that question is, can you?" Wow. She checked her. Toni Morrison a true gem in this world.

@TCt83067695

3 жыл бұрын

Wypipo and Karens are really a bad combination

@MJ-ye7dd

2 жыл бұрын

I loved that

@hals6118

3 ай бұрын

I love how calmly and non-confrontationally she says it, too. If she was more blunt, the effect would have been to put the interviewer on the defensive, but instead, she hears and understands what Morrison has to say. Truly a brilliant woman of letters.

@Icky781

Ай бұрын

In a respectful/intelligent/graceful manner! ❤

I appreciate how that white interviewer didn’t get defensive. She listened and actually got it quickly... “being used to being in the center” Morrison did not shut her down, she held her accountable but kept the dialogue going. Beautiful!

@JEHill

3 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite part. We need more of that.

@wolfgangvonuce9615

3 жыл бұрын

Jana wendt(60mins Australia)looked shocked when asked the question,almost offended that someone could say that to her. An award winning journalist,educated who has traveled/reported/worked around the world for years,but struggles with the idea that Morrison doesn't have white people in her books? Her mindset is the precise reason why there is still racism and that white people have a long way to go before they can fix it.

@iago07

2 жыл бұрын

I actually wonder if that was a question, not from the journalist, but from society. For decades, white critics criticized her lack of white characters AND refused to call her literature “American”… it was always African-American lit… so it did t seem that the journalist was upset. And Morrison didn’t call her racist. She said the question is racist.

@1jruiz

2 жыл бұрын

@@iago07 If you look directly after Morrison replies, you will see her throat. She swallowed and then tilted her head. Her body language says it all. And I understand if she was asking based on the audience inquiry, however, she returned to the question even after Morrison answered.

@pam0626

Жыл бұрын

Ed Bradley asked her the exact same question when he interviewed Toni for US 60 Minutes in 2008. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I met her in college (her books) and I could never articulate the way her prose, ideas, character development pulled an invisible weight off of me. I didn't understand what was happening all I knew is that I had to read everything she was responsible for. I think what was happening, as I soaked in her stories, it helped me start to love myself in a way that was lost to me growing up. Idk...I will love her always a brave, super intelligent, beautiful soul

@stsk7

4 жыл бұрын

That's when you stop liste ing to the black=democrat narrative and start thinking for yourself

@kimberlytrent4438

3 жыл бұрын

Yes....she is brilliant...What a blessing to meet her...

@msjackson6131

3 жыл бұрын

I met her in University... and she impacted my life profoundly. I was fortunate enough to attend a lecture she gave in Toronto 5-10 years later and could clearly see how her and other Women like: bell hooks, Audrey Lorde, and Angela Jackson had helped shape 2 generations(Now 3) of BW💪🏽💪🏽

@Tony-xg2mg

3 жыл бұрын

@@msjackson6131 You were incredibly lucky and blessed to have sat on a lecture that Dr. Morrison gave. I can only imagine...

@deniselaidler559

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said. Did the same for me.

"what are you w/o racism"? Those questions that followed...wow, wow.

she speaks so gracefully and articulately 💗

@willie417

Жыл бұрын

Wondering how was she suppose to sound like? Morrison graduated from Howard University in 1953 with a B.A. in English. She earned a master's degree in American Literature from Cornell University in 1955 followed by an academic career at Texas Southern University, Howard University, Yale, and since 1989, a chair at Princeton University.

From 0:01 to 1:26 is so POWERFUL. From 1:26 until the end is PRICELESS...

Exact truest words, Rest in Love Dear Queen

@kaefreemanduchess719

4 жыл бұрын

R⚘🌹⚘🌹I🌹⚘🌹⚘P

"Once upon a time..." RIP Toni, fly high!

Brilliant, beautiful force of humanity! She will be missed. ❤

I AGREE WITH HER 100%. IT IS REALLY DIFFICULT TO EXIST IN OUR SOCIETY WHEN SOME PEOPLE JUDGE YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR RACE, PERSONALITY, MONEY AND POWER!

She checked tht white lady intellectually 🤭

She was brilliant. Hearing her in person was a revelation. The speaker at my prep school graduation sucked. I never went to my Graduate School graduation ( my dear friend had the video, I made the correct choice) because my college speaker, because I knew the speaker the LSE drummed up wasn't going to top Toni Morrison.

What a brilliant, engaging and powerful woman. Courageous. Principled. Iconic.

Love her, miss her. A powerful beautiful voice.

R.I.P Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

Rest in grace, beloved ❤🖤💚.

When you only find out about someone incredible because they died today. *sigh* Alas. But It is a privilege to live in an era where intelligent and thought provoking people can speak to us so clearly after their passing. v.v

@autumnhomer9786

4 жыл бұрын

CircuitDruid Beautifully said.

Beautiful soul, a sad loss for human kind.

@mattthecat03

4 жыл бұрын

@Phil 502 LMAO Truth!

@lemostjoyousrenegade

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! A truly BEAUTIFUL one. What a BLESSING she was/is to humanity. A RADIANT LIGHT! ✨ May she Rest in Peace and Love. 🙏🏾♥️🕊 And love and blessings to you, catalinacurio. 🦋🕊💜

RIP Beloved, you’ll always be my favorite author 💯❤️🌼🙏🏽

excellent words absolutely full of truth.

Such a powerful message ! I applaud the humanity of her conversation. Understanding is the key ! Thank you. Mrs. Morrison.

I can’t find the full interview of the colbert report, does anyone have the link please? Thank you kindly🙏

@misstunes1765

3 жыл бұрын

The original interview was with Charlie Rose. You can find it on KZread as well.

I love her with my whole heart. She will be missed.

02:03 That "hmm" sums it up She got schooled left right & center

Now my FAVORITE writer!

"Race can only be defined as a human being."

What an intelligent lady in every respect. Her legitimate anger is visible but under control.

Powerful Sister

She was a very wise woman. RIP Ms Morrison.

I have so loved/enjoyed ALL of her books...She was a LEGEND in her own time.❤

Phenomenal woman!

@nicholasheitzman2729

Жыл бұрын

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What was Morrison's opinion of William Ellison?

Great discussion

I really enjoyed this video. Toni Morrison was so bold. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Toni Morrison I thank you! Thank You! Will be using this in my icebreaker on discussing How religious media helped black people in America reclaim their lives and stories

She was Soulfully Fearless!

Ma'am just put reporter lady in her P L A C E wow

Preach!✊

Awesome

Preach.... I fell in love with Song of Solomon.

Rest in Peace Toni Morrison, your literary genius will be indelibly engraved into the minds of your readers!

@mattthecat03

4 жыл бұрын

yeah....ummm..literary genius....no,lol

There will NEVER be parity within the class system.

She's not wrong.

Beautiful! 🌹

@user-ej3iw8lw3w

4 жыл бұрын

8=======>~

She’s right that question was so blind and privileged That’s where ppl of privilege NEED To examine themselves!!!!

Amazing!

And on that note from the last scene, Toni Morrison definitely will be missed

@syagllagnah5454

4 жыл бұрын

No one knows who she is. So no, no she wont

@syagllagnah5454

4 жыл бұрын

@UCHV73d6bnhD-mR2ERw9pQwg no, only racists know who she is. Seeing that you're a racist and black supremacist it makes sense.

@lemostjoyousrenegade

4 жыл бұрын

She will indeed! She was/is truly BEAUTIFUL soul. What a BLESSING she was/is to humanity. A RADIANT LIGHT! ✨ May she Rest in Peace and Love. 🦋🕊💜 ♥️Much Love & many blessings ✨to you, Seph. 🙏🏾

@syagllagnah5454

4 жыл бұрын

@@lemostjoyousrenegade racist

@kasanova44burn

4 жыл бұрын

@@syagllagnah5454 lol you trolling get rid of the profile pic lol

Dang. Powerful word.

🌷⚘I love her ⚘RIP ⚘🌷

And there you have it.

One thought just crossed my mind: A white author writing about black people as the main cast of a novel, would that even fly nowadays, what with own voices and such? I don't know how old that interview is, but you'd never ask a white writer for that reason alone, would be my guess.

Toni Morrison! Amazing Grace❣️❤️

Piers Morgan types couldnt have an interview like this.

I love her!

When she said you can make money off of racism, who else thought of Jessie Jackson?

@jG-gm2mz

4 жыл бұрын

You mean al Sharpton.

@Michelle-pn9xt

4 жыл бұрын

others Nobody thought of him. Defending people who have mistreated other does not make someone racist.

@Michelle-pn9xt

4 жыл бұрын

@@jG-gm2mz Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@alisasauceda2882

2 ай бұрын

No, you mean white people!

RIP

I wonder if alligators and crocodiles have this problem

Race is real. It exists.

I love people who don't believe in science.

TEACH!!!

I was moved by her book self.

Impressive

The comment by the presenter was very racist . How on earth could a presenter be so thoughtless I doubt she would of asked a white person when will you write about black person in your books . Stupid question I can’t imagine the pain her and her family may of endured

@public.public

4 жыл бұрын

the presenter was playing devils advocate as her response to Toni shows.

@nubuk310

4 жыл бұрын

Dude love your comment... Because if you look at her eyes and facial expression it's like why I hate you but at the same time I hate that you are truthful

@unsolvedcasesandnews

4 жыл бұрын

Randy Harris you hate me ! I don’t understand

@unsolvedcasesandnews

4 жыл бұрын

Chimera XDX I just think there is a problem still with racism and I dislike the fact people are say horrible things . Maybe I’m sensitive really but I just disagree with the way they conducted the interview

@nubuk310

4 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? 🤨

Oh! What a brilliant mind

love that woman.

I know that is RIGHT!!!

YES!!!!!!

I love Toni Morrison ❤️❤️

@lemostjoyousrenegade

4 жыл бұрын

She was/is truly BEAUTIFUL soul. What a BLESSING she was/is to humanity. A RADIANT LIGHT! ✨ May she Rest in Peace and Love. 🦋🕊💜 ♥️Much Love & many blessings ✨to you, Alisha. 🙏🏾

💯💯❤️✊🏾

Omg yessssss

Georgia discusses

1:38...OMG

🖤

I don’t understand how people can dislike this video... shame on y’all

Amen

I love me some Toni Morrison. Rest in Power🙏🏽💕

Rest In Peace!

Gupsy Crusader was more convincing, not gonna lie

Where is the finger snapping emoji when I need it 🙌🏾🙌🏾

💜🕊🙏🏾💫💫💫

That's bs about the race part we are very different from each other and its ok.

The oracle has escaped from the matrix

Strong words...and so on POINT!

Ladies and gentlemen this is a true queen

15% if a population kills 50% , yes we have a problem.

Color is a social construct. The categorical breakdown of race is a social construct, but the genetic makeup of a race is very real.

I hope I’ll never ever be racially abused by these people

Morrison says there is no such thing as race and then says. "White people have a very very serious problem." This is a contradiction. Why doesn't Morrison acknowledge that her surname is found in England, Scotland and Ireland? Morrison is a mixture of black and white.

@ashley_p825

4 жыл бұрын

John Deagle You're an imbecile. Most black Americans have white last names due to slavery. We didn't choose those white last names. They were forcefully given to us by white slave masters.

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯

Love this!!!!! Subjected to rasict neighbours for 5years im Indian I get all sorts narrow minded uneducated people. But please carrying on scoffing a chicken Tikka and getting yow orange tan 🤣🧐

There is no race.What a joke just like are several species of bears the same are the humans.We have some distince features that make us a race

@001islandprincess

4 жыл бұрын

ghost All human beings have the exact same alleles (AGCT) and due to environmental pressures give rise to different frequency of genes, which in turn give rise to the various population groups we see worldwide. The continent of Africa contains the most genetic diversity than all continents combined. Some population groups in the South Pacific resemble some Africans but they are farthest away genetically from Africans. The Sentinels phenotypically resemble some South Sudanese but are genetically South Asian. Europeans are genetically the closest to Africans and indigenous Australians are the farthest genetically. The concept of “race” does NOT and CANNOT explain these facts. Race has always been a socio-political term masquerading as something inherent. The fact that you place high value on “distinct features” is proof that it is all a construct...and it’s sole purpose is for social, political and economic gain. The only reason why you “see” races is that you attach HUGH MEANING to INSIGNIFICANT features.

@ghost-zx3ki

4 жыл бұрын

@@001islandprincessAnd yet that doesnt change that race exist

👍 'there is no such thing as race' 👏 👏 👏 'white' is a construct 'black' is a construct we belong to each other

REST TONI MORRISON 🌟🌈 LEGEND ❤️🖤💚+🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜,

TONI MORRISON IS A BRAVE WOMAN! SHE IS TELLING THE TRUTH! UNTIL NOW THERE ARE MANY RACISTS IN USA, UK, CHINA, EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA! I AGREE WITH HER 100%. IT IS REALLY DIFFICULT TO EXIST IN OUR SOCIETY WHEN SOME PEOPLE JUDGE YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR RACE, PERSONALITY, MONEY AND POWER!

"The racist white person"?? What about the racist black person?? Guess she didn't want to acknowledge that. And why did she have the title of "Reverend"?

@Cagon415

4 жыл бұрын

Was she asked a question about racist black people, or are you just deflecting? 🤔

Well, she told you!

....AMEN!!!

"Really?!" Can a journalist be so ignorant or is he pretending?