Robert Smalls was the greatest American. Every child should know his name.
@thewobblywelder83622 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!!
@cessaly1002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree! I was BLOWN AWAY by the superb Smithsonian Magazines August 2018 article on him. It inspired me to complete my exit strategy from Georgia!
@nonayobizness8 жыл бұрын
I'm only 4 minutes in and realize this video should have 20 million likes!
@nonayobizness8 жыл бұрын
+CoffeeLover Excellent TedTalk Michael B. Moore.
@RawBlueCheeseTV6 жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly! I can't lie I despair.
@DaggerSecurity2 жыл бұрын
they should change the title to something more intriguing and bait the clicks. Most people would not regret it
@kingflourisher4 жыл бұрын
This guy is my extended family! Robert Smalls is my great great great grandfather too!
@donaldreynolds68578 жыл бұрын
As someone who is retired Navy and a lifelong Republican, Robert Smalls has been a personal hero of mine ever since I first learned of his story a few years ago. You must feel really honored to have his blood flowing through your veins.
@nonayobizness8 жыл бұрын
+Donald Reynolds Would LOVE to see a movie made about Robert Smalls' life and achievements. He's a true American hero!! -- (Signed - a peace, anti-war and civil rights activist and registered Independent)
@danielles36987 жыл бұрын
Donald Reynolds ...I am a Smalls with the last name..the granddaughter of Allan Smalls a direct descendant of Robert Smalls....I am extremely proud to be a Smalls when i hear historians bring up his name!...I also have the same birthday!! Moultrie-Smalls!!!
@nikiasimmons74296 жыл бұрын
Keelee K who was Allen to Robert Smalls?
@nikiasimmons74296 жыл бұрын
Keelee K *Allan*
@taterkaze9106 жыл бұрын
Now that Spanky Orange Dennison - an obvious Russian intelligence asset - has completely dishonored the spineless GOP, I expect you'll honor your country and vote your patriotism by throwing him out of office.
@flyinspirals8 жыл бұрын
"It wasn't enough for him to earn *his* freedom..." That says it all.
@flyinspirals8 жыл бұрын
+flyinspirals And that included his former master's ill, elderly wife. Huge heart.
@duncanbleak38194 жыл бұрын
There would need to be, at least, 5 separate movies to do justice to the life of Robert Smalls. A truly dashing and monumental figure.
@markjacksonturner64624 жыл бұрын
A Mini-series of 3-5 movies would be awesome!!!
@derekzitko68084 жыл бұрын
So I guess the Confederacy consistently said "You're killing me, Smalls!" ;-) Amazing story and courageous commitment to purposeful life. Would love to see Mr. Smalls' life story as a movie. Thank you for sharing...
@chazzmother7 жыл бұрын
Amazing...we need this on the big screen
@williamwells4342 жыл бұрын
An underappreciated story. I hope to write a musical about him some day.
@nehemiahstewart4 жыл бұрын
First learned about Robert Smalls from a talk in Columbia SC by Cornel West. What a great man Robert Smalls was.
@conniekimble17824 жыл бұрын
As a friend of mine stated.... this should be a big movie
@petertochman82182 жыл бұрын
Mr. Moore gave an eloquent and entertaining presentation about the life of his great-great grandfather. A man all would be proud to have as an ancestor. Robert Smalls lived a life well worth living.
@rodneymizell41292 жыл бұрын
Mr. Robert Small is definitely one of my Heroes!!! Much Respect !!!!
@katbos4995 Жыл бұрын
14:30 Wow, that act alone shows his greatness, his humility, his godliness. Allowing his prior master’s wife to live in HIS home, that was his prior master’s house, that he bought.
@gouppacase6 жыл бұрын
Great part of history told in a very poignant way. I attended 3rd and 4th grade at Robert Small’s School in Cheraw ,SC in the 1980s.
@mikeholton98762 жыл бұрын
good that you hold that as a point of pride. ive driven through Cheraw many times over the last 40 years its a lovely town. we have stopped to eat there on our way to florida a bunch of times, the folks there were and as of last year when i passed through are still, friendly to a fault. Cheers!
@veroldaley14 жыл бұрын
Sir, you must be immensely proud of your Ancestors
@redchapulines3 жыл бұрын
I love hearing this story from one of Robert Smalls's relatives. I first read his story at the Rice Museum in Georgetown, SC and was moved by his bravery and his life. I'm glad to see it here.
@robwaddell79342 жыл бұрын
He is who I talk about when ever the subject of American pride comes up. His is our very best story.
@msdarden66022 жыл бұрын
I knew of Robert Small's story. It was one of the most courage's events. We don't often hear narratives from descendants. So unselfishly helping others. This is U S History. Truth not myth.
@gretchenmorris9241 Жыл бұрын
Mr Moore you brought your great grandfather’s story to life. One of the many interesting stories about African American life. This is why keeping African American History in the curriculum is so important.
@lembrant17 жыл бұрын
A blue print for courage and opportunity. A man who Live To Live!
@mahmoudshire6 жыл бұрын
This man's achievements dwarf most of the African American heroes we see constantly part of the status quo. Would love to see Barry Jenkins or Ava do a movie about him. He also deserves a statue somewhere if there isn't. A true hero. Rip
@nancyhagan75532 жыл бұрын
16 May 2022 just read about Robert Small last week and was so impressed he teaches us to take risks and have hope
@WhattheRuck6 жыл бұрын
Who are the 3 people who voted “thumbs down”? He is one of this country’s greatest heroes. From beginning to end. Amazing life.
@IamMrIsom5 жыл бұрын
It's four now
@charlescaldwell16915 жыл бұрын
Billy Conran I guarantee those three thumbs down were Confederate people
@charlesmichaels66484 жыл бұрын
@@charlescaldwell1691 Sorry. You have no evidence. Likely, False Flag thumbs down. Doubt? Ask: Jussie Smollett Kamala Harris Cory Booker Tina Tchen "Mike" Obama B.O. Rahm Emanuel etc etc etc (jussie smollett hoax)
@GratefulVisuals5 жыл бұрын
Wish they taught more about him in our public schools
@eric21475 ай бұрын
Yes. Especially since he started the public school system. 🤷🏽 Even without that he was a great man!!
@kh8844884 жыл бұрын
Robert Smalls would make for a great subject of an epic film -- or films.
@jakethetool6982 жыл бұрын
A thrilling story. Without knowing the details, I questioned, as I listened, whether there was an atmosphere of fear, or one of determined confidence. Fear tends to prevent such undertakings, while a decisive belief in one’s self often fuels the ability to achieve things that most might see as impossible. There may have been abundant nervousness, during the most tense moments, but for Robert Smalls to subject his family to the risks, he in my opinion, must’ve been brimming with confidence.
@beep-beep2 жыл бұрын
The threat of death and torture does not hold a candle to the promise of escape from bondage. We can’t truly relate, but Smalls understood the value of dangerous freedom over the safety of slavery. I can’t imagine the fear he must of felt, but no price is too great for freedom. This is truly a story of triumph that illustrates the American values better than any other.
@dawngrogan1232 Жыл бұрын
Incredible piece of history with a beautiful message of hope.
@carolcrocker886 жыл бұрын
Lots to be proud of for sure!
@pagemeredith4532 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing legacy his great, great grandfather has left behind for him. I would love to see a movie about his great, great-grandfather, Robert Smalls.
@loganwilcox40374 жыл бұрын
Amazing story, how is this not a movie?
@malvern1928jamaica2 жыл бұрын
He is my coworkers relative. So cool listening to this
@levimoore58376 жыл бұрын
If you think MLK was something you should here this brothers story! I think you will find it most interesting.
@charlesmichaels66484 жыл бұрын
Levi Moore Ask Frank Abernathy, & J Edgar Hoover.....
@Pajamajeans007 Жыл бұрын
this man's life needs to be a movie
@elizabethparkhurst2824 Жыл бұрын
He is one of my southern heros! Imagine the courage!
@ChuckGnarlyTV8 жыл бұрын
great to watch his legacy live through his son and to continue to inspire others
@JosephRibot-jr8gl Жыл бұрын
Awesome story. He should have a holiday in his name. Amazing human.
@pamelapray149 Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing man that served us all. It is clear God had a plan for him.
@smug85673 жыл бұрын
You're killing me smalls.
@silverwithadollarsign4485 жыл бұрын
@michael B.Moore I’m Robert Smalls great great great grandson from SC
@thelockpickinglebowski6333 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I hope a movie about Robert Smalls gets made and hits the big screen.
@brucegrit89282 жыл бұрын
I have a silver medal of him,know his story well,Henry O. Flipper would be a great story as well.
@danielles36987 жыл бұрын
Im a proud Smalls!! Moultrie-Smalls👊
@Tulipsaki6 жыл бұрын
Keelee K Do you know the speaker?
@Ifyshalom14 жыл бұрын
when the table turns, be wise.
@adamwhite42464 жыл бұрын
LEGEND
@madliberal7710 Жыл бұрын
I heard about this not well known historical footnote just recently from a Civil War documentary and now I know what or rather who was probably the main source in Michael Moore's Ted Talk lecture.
@markzajac38287 жыл бұрын
That was one bad ass story :)
@kaleahcollins45674 жыл бұрын
Actually he treated her kindly besides the fact that she had dementia but she treated him fairly kind knowing that he was the master's son
@juanardgrimitt48903 жыл бұрын
Mission Impossible...before Mission Impossible!
@brianholloway62053 жыл бұрын
Set the scene uncle smalls
@2real4tvv Жыл бұрын
Learned about him going to family funeral he buried at church never heard of him before that.
@marksbiz33 Жыл бұрын
My man has SO MUCH to be proud of. He was a walking barrier breaker. Wrote legislation for free, public school for first time? At that time? Come on. That's the most progressive story I think I've ever heard.
@blessingsungai34728 жыл бұрын
I am also quite amazed at his ability to talk his wife into agreeing to put their life on the line like that, amazing, especially when it looked damn near certain that they were going to die ...
@IamMrIsom5 жыл бұрын
Women were built differently than now
@charlesmichaels66484 жыл бұрын
@@IamMrIsom We hear back then they believed in Jesus Christ.....
@tenacious19 ай бұрын
So I'm taking it it hasn't been made into a movie yet 🥺
@jamesbrown-ep9om6 жыл бұрын
this is cool
@reneehudgins19643 жыл бұрын
HOW CAN AMERICA NOT UNDERSTAND THE IMPORT OF ROBERT SMALLS!!!
@tobitobs9813 Жыл бұрын
I've been say this for awhile. WHY ISNT THERE A MOVIE ABOUT HIM?!?!?
@svamandolin35467 жыл бұрын
talk about a movie that needs to be made. Peter Weil would be my choice for Director.
@closecounsel9099 Жыл бұрын
Never heard mention of him in high school or college 🤔
@beedebawng25563 жыл бұрын
Was this talk given at St. Marks in Dallas?
@kaleahcollins45674 жыл бұрын
Yes not all mixed children are light skinned sometimes they do come out still looking like their mother but as he said Robert's mother was a domestic so nine times out of 10 what goes down goes down
@charlesmichaels66484 жыл бұрын
Speculation.....
@cameronjohnson66235 жыл бұрын
That's my great great grandfather on my mom side
@lyfestyle4415 жыл бұрын
liar
@cameronjohnson66235 жыл бұрын
@@lyfestyle441 i know right. My grandfather. Clarence Smalls who lives in Beaufort South Carolina would say otherwise.
@umix93483 жыл бұрын
Who is Momma Lizzy? And what is the relationshio of the speakers to Robert Smalls?
@kingskylord60995 жыл бұрын
Anyone here from r/madlads
@truezeonic3617 Жыл бұрын
10:18
@dawngrogan1232 Жыл бұрын
1.2K likes. I'd bet everything I own, had this been a video about twerking it would've had millions of likes and views.
@kaleahcollins45674 жыл бұрын
Yes originally they was called the Revel Republicans and the Dixiecrats
@djgat0d3 жыл бұрын
Uhuh why we dont make the 🎥 our selfs damn.
@LordDirus007 Жыл бұрын
Tristan Tate brought me here
@HAIDARAVEN Жыл бұрын
Back when the Republican party was actually about America....and not the clown show it is today