Ep 16: Why Didn't Jesse Williams BET Speech Hit Home With White America?

Race Haven - Solutions Focused Dialogue About Race In America

Jesse Williams BET Humanitarian Award acceptance speech has been trending heavily this week. The actor/activist addressed police brutality, white privilege, and economic inequality during his speech. Many African American people felt empowered by the message. Many European Americans felt blindsided. Musician Justin Timberlake weighed in in support of Jesse Williams message and was attacked by “Black Twitter” and Tomi Lehren, a conservative media personality, shared her distain for the message during her show. We explore it all. Join Dr. Scott Speed & John Costino as they decode the speech and the backlash from two completely different perspectives. Scott will share how he thinks most African American people interpreted the speech and John will share how he feels most European Americans interpreted the speech. You do not want to miss this one!! Welcome To The Dialogue!