President Barack Obama presents Sir Sidney Poitier Medal of Freedom ( edited by VideoWebb🎥)

What a wonderful and inspirational message from President Barack Obama.

RIP Sidney Poitier a remarkable human being who handled his talent well and did good all around

Mr. Poitier has not only been a great actor, but also a person who revolutionized the thinking of a whole generation. May his soul rest in peace.

We miss one of the best black actors of all times. SIR....WITH LO❤E Sidney Poitier. Rest In Peace SIR.

You are the Best President ever & Sidney Poitier is the Best actor ever. Love you Both ❤️❤️🌹🌹💋💋💐💐

What a trailblazer. Actor and humanitarian!!!!

Obama is such an excellent speaker.

When l was a little boy, my mother would make me and my brothers watch his movies when they were on. She’d tell us: — “See there, now that’s how a black man is supposed to act! Like he got some sense! Y’all better remember this!” — l did in time! As a black child growing up in 1960’s Deep South Mississippi, l vividly recall my mother talking about “In The Heat Of The Night” and the scene in which Sidney slaps the bigoted plantation owner after getting slapped first. I didn’t understand it all until I’d personally gone through racial discrimination and fights and saw the movie as an adult. Then l called my mom saying: “Mama, I fully understand now.” She knew what l was talking about. Seeing a man with a 70 year career and NO MAJOR scandals in Hollywood in his life is unheard of! He demanded respect and got it! What a great black man!!!!! Rest well, Sidney….😔🕊

The greatest black actor that ever lived, a true legend, as a warrior I’m in tears and happy

My parents didn't leave me much but they did instill in me a respect for people of all ethnicity, race and religion. It wasn't taught outright but rather through the music we listened to and the movies we saw. Our record collection contained the music of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, Estelle Waters, Harry Belafonte, Leadbelly, Josh White, Miriam Makeba, Leon Bibb, Odetta, Paul Robeson.....I remember one of the first TV shows I ever saw was Leon Bibb performing and one of the first movies I saw in a theatre was Lilies Of The Field, I was eight. Were my mother alive today she would have shed a tear for Sidney Poitier's passing instead it is I left to shed those tears for a man who brought so much joy and wisdom into the world! Were it not for Sidney Poitier and others overcoming barriers I strongly doubt Barack Obama would have become America's forty-fourth President!

RIP Great Sir - you were, no you ARE simply magnificent.

"To Sir With Love"💖💖. Thank you for your grace and making me believe that I can continue to achieve! RIP "Mr. Tibbs"🌈

That’s a beautiful moment right there if only Malcolm X and Martin Luther King could have seen that , I can imagine the smile on their faces . Bless them all RIP Mr Poitier .

One of the finest actors of our time one of my favorites a true legend

Ms. Poitier passed away some hours ago. His legacy wont be forgotten, as like his talent.

Sidney Poitier was the definition of Accomplishment! Rip Sir

Well deserved. To Sir, With Love, you'll always live in our hearts.💙

Oh what we could all learn from a man like Sidney....so sad....to say goodbye🎇

My hero, my father`s hero, and, if I have kids, he will be my kid`s hero... I am lucky. This man inspired my father to get out of poverty in Bahia, Brazil. Dear Sidney Poitier

RIP Sir Sidney Poitier Son of the Bahamian soil