Black History Matters | Don John | TEDxSouthampton
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Published 2017-01-18
Don John is a film maker, author & DJ as well as a consultant in the field of community cohesion. He has been a pioneer in the development of “Race & Diversity” issues across the southern region for over 30 years and was the founder and coordinator of Black History Month in Southampton over more than 20 years.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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Human history as a collective goal matters. I agree with this.
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Greatness presents itself. This speech is the height of my day. THANK YOU
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Don John is a true advocate for Race Equality and Southampton is immensely privileged to have someone with such gravitas as a resident and contributor to diversity of belief and thought in this city.
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Oh man you and your voice are comforting. Know that your maturity and respect are appreciated.
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White people I just want y'all to understand no one told you to hate yourself. Just accept and acknowledge your history. The good and bad.
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Growing up in Southampton... YES.
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This was a great dialogue. I would love to see him with Dr Joy Degroy
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Why would anyone put a thumb down to such wealth of knowledge?? This is truly inspiring.
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Basically you've got none ,own it.
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Beautiful thank you 🙏
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This is so important for a multitude of reasons I can’t articulate. Thank you
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Thank you , thank you for this in June 2020, God Bless...……..
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ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!
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i love it
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ok. i have calmed down now and apologise if I offended anyone,. However, I stand by what I say albeit in slight less inflammatory language!
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Very well he is good😉
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Beside all of the hate comments I love this. It was Beautifully worded !
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How can I attend a Tedx meeting live?
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BRILLIANT DECONSTRUCTION ON THE TOPIC !!
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I will watch Cicely Tyson, Shelby Steele, Thomas Sowell and John McWhorter.