We are dealing with RACISM

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We are dealing with RACISM

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Are you a Racist? This is a question that we should all be asking ourselves.
We (as humans) are almost always more comfortable around others that look like us, talk like us, and act like us etc... But we should push ourselves to move outside of our comfort zone and learn more about people that are different than ourselves.
There is so much for us to learn from others when we step outside of our circle and experience a new culture, language, city, or even take a look at a different political view.
You don't have to change who you are or what you believe in order to learn from someone that is different than you.
Let's fight hate together by finding a common interest instead of keeping track of all of our differences.
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@pamelaroden4381 5 жыл бұрын

It is the content of character that matters not skin color.

@MustangSally7259 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@pamelaroden4381 5 жыл бұрын

@Les Matthews you are probably right, most people probably are but I refuse to take part in the nastiness.

@jtop2038 4 жыл бұрын

@Les Matthews Sorry to hear you say that. Racism has been around long before the North American continent was even thought about. Even the Bible tells the story of the good samaritan, who help someone who was different because no one else would.

@YHWH711 4 жыл бұрын

Martin Luther King

@islandgirl9479 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly 🤗

@carltontay 5 жыл бұрын

As far as I am concerned there is only one race, the human race. We look different but we are basically the same. thank GOD we are not exactly the same, how boring that would be.

@annwithaplan9766 5 жыл бұрын

Carlton Taylor - Same here. AND we're all related, too.

@carltontay 5 жыл бұрын

@@annwithaplan9766 Amen

@rose77778888 5 жыл бұрын

Excactly!

@patriciaalber367 5 жыл бұрын

Carlton=I agree! God agrees as well. There are different ethnicities and cultures but only one race. To believe in "races" you would have to believe in evolution. With evolution some "races" would be further behind than others which leads to racism. The belief that others are inferior or behind in evolving. God believes we are all the same as far as the heart is concerned. The ground is level at the foot of the cross! I don't have to like everything about someone's cultural norms and they don't have to like everything about mine.There are things admirable and dis-admirable in all cultures. We can talk about those. But we do have to love.

@carltontay 5 жыл бұрын

@@patriciaalber367 I agree, Jesus died for all. He died for each and every one of us while at the time we were HIS enemy. I became a new man when HE became my SAVIOR.

@seedaholicgardens9085 4 жыл бұрын

"Red , yellow ,black and white . We ALLare pRECIOUSin His sight." Amen

@Mercurychyld1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in HIS sight, but sadly not in our own much of the time.

@karendaniel8149 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to say, I have seen tremendous strides. I live in a small southern town. Our church has every color and background. This wouldn't have happened even 20 years ago. I remember being a kid and wondering why. Now, my heart aches with joy when I look around the congregation and see so many people represented. I think to myself, "This is what Heaven will be like." It moves me to happy tears.

@rose77778888 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my! While I think we may all have some latent, learned racism, it's up to each of us to choose to reject it, and embrace all of Gods creation.

@rlportillo 5 жыл бұрын

Can I give your comment 100 thumbs up?

@patriciaalber367 5 жыл бұрын

Rose:What do you mean by all of God's creation?

@rose77778888 5 жыл бұрын

@@patriciaalber367, I mean that all people are created in Gods image. There is ONE race of man. Many ethnicities, but one race.

@jeffp3926 5 жыл бұрын

Rose Work you said it exactly right “latent, learned racism “. There was a news report a couple weeks ago that two little boys wanted to get the same haircut so that their teacher could not tell them apart. They both got buzz cuts, best of friends. By the looks of them kindergarten or first grade. But they came out of the barber shop smiling to no end holding hands. One was white and one was black. It was the most touching story I had seen on the news in a very long time. Both sets of parents agreed and participated in this, what awesome standup parents that their children can look up too.

@patriciaalber367 5 жыл бұрын

@@rose77778888 Yes, exactly. Though the images are badly marred through Jesus they can be changed into His likeness.

@deloresochoa6235 5 жыл бұрын

Dear sweet young man, you made this old grandmama cry. I was talking with my grown children about growing up as a tex-mex little girl in the 50's. How bad racism was back then and now to see the old serpent raise it's ugly head again has made my heart ache. I pray for all my children because we are a mixed raced family and racism is back. We all wait on the Messiah, hurry up!!!!! Love and Blessings from South Texas.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Delores!! Blessings to you as well!

@Lot_Lizard2024 4 жыл бұрын

Im Native American/white and dealt with it too and I'm on 34 and still deal with my tribe still has to fight with it even from the state

@joankelley3772 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be your friend.

@ericmartin4560 5 жыл бұрын

I was racist as I grew up where people fought each other and you stuck with ur race, I didn’t know how much it effected me and how I didn’t like anyone that was not white, when I got saved I was changed immediately but I still had old habits that needed work, today I get mad when I see racism in any race and I find myself seeing a group of thugs and the old flesh starts trying to drive a wedge, not all black people are like the black people rioting in the streets of Ferguson nor all white people like those in Mississippi burning , people are people, some good some bad and their skin color doesn’t determine what they are, their heart does and only Jesus can fix a heart no matter what color it is, I thank God He sent His son, a Jew to take my racism, my sin and nail it to an old rugged cross and today I’m just thankful I’m saved, 17 years shooting heroine and hating people and The Blood of Jesus set me free.

@juliem6840 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@TomiaMacQueen 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing testimony. ❤🙏

@passionatedreamer7311 5 жыл бұрын

Amen. Your testimony should go viral as people needs to believe that people can change by the grace of God.

@deannakinsman6790 5 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE testimony...blessings sister in Christ ❤☝️❤

@maryedmo7798 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your testimony

@Peeachez 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re not easily discouraged..positivity and love seems to be your weapon and shield from hate thank you

@serobinson1 5 жыл бұрын

Having mixed children who vary in skin tone has showed me racism in a way I never knew about. It’s just terrible learned behaviors, and we really could change it in a generation if we tried.

@mamabrumble59 5 жыл бұрын

What a glorious video This is why you remain my favorite farmer to learn from. You embody Christian love

@lisabooker6405 4 жыл бұрын

Mike this was SO well done!!! Thank you!!! As the mom of biracial children this truly touched my heart. People are people! And you said it perfectly, it’s not important who’s doing something no matter that “something” is, it’s WHAT they’re doing and how we can all learn from that lesson. Loving everyone as God commands is what we’re supposed to be doing and how I’ve always chosen to live my life. If you’re good to me I’m good to you. If you’re mean...well...if I can’t change your heart then I’ll just move on. No sense allowing negativity into my heart and life. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless you and the family. Love, hugs and blessings ~Lisa

@joyceobeys6818 Жыл бұрын

But rightly diving the entire word of truth....There are several scripture against being around those who choose to sin and do unrighteously if they won’t repent and being so very careful even when you are sharing truth with them. Love them by sharing ...but not hanging with them unless they repent. Much Ahabah love. 🤍🙏🏼🕊👰🏼🐑🏝♾

@hamrad645 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, racism is just plain stupid. Mike, I'm an old woman (74 years old) and my parents taught us to respect everyone (no matter what the skin color) unless that person gave us a reason not to respect him. God teaches that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, and I firmly believe that is the way it should be. We are really NOT different races --- God made one race -- the human race. There are different tribes of man , and I just love people. You and your family are delightful people. So, treating someone with hatred or disrespect because that person's skin or hair or eyes or whatever other human trait that person might have is just wrong. I'm sorry if you have been mistreated or disrespected in any way. It's just wrong.

@hamrad645 5 жыл бұрын

P.S. Mike, check out The Judds, "Love Can Build a Bridge"!

@MoYvStarkey 5 жыл бұрын

Well said. I come from a family of farmers/ranchers. We are multiracial as well. Bottom line is, it's what you do that's important,

@donaldinman8357 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mike, your message is so important. You are a man of great heart.

@marcialittle7893 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike and family, love the coming together to celebrate food, love the diversity that this country gives us in choices for what we want to eat. The world is a huge place, but we are only a small part of it ....BE KIND! Grow on Dickson's. It doesn't matter the color of your neighbor, what can you learn from him? So glad that you and the kids were able to go into China town and absorb so much from that culture, thank you Baker Creek for sending them on that journey.

@ljhomestead8201 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing message! I really need to be reminded of this sometimes. It's easy to get caught up in the things of this world. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with all of us and for truly representing what it means to be humble and kind.

@fundamental1020 5 жыл бұрын

great vlog! Right on with your message. What am I? What are you ? Human.

@gardenlady1293 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a little bit of everything, so I don't think that I am a racist, but I do admit to being irritated by idiots...:-)

@judibohn1548 5 жыл бұрын

Amen..like the president.

@naomi6212 5 жыл бұрын

I am not sexist, racist, ageist etc but I am stupidist. ... if someome is stupid/crazy/idiot or make decisions based on such characteristics and they could/should know (and can do) bette then I have so much less time for you. Unrelated to educatoon level btw. And such people can be found across genders, ages, races and sexual preferences. I avoid them. That is my ism.

@cookiesplitter1776 5 жыл бұрын

@Lili ...I AGREE 💯 PERCENT🤗🤗🤗

@mrmacgregorshomestead233 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Same! Idiocracy runs rampant. 😄 People that are ignorant are one thing, for they have not had the opportunity to learn. However, an idiot has had the opportunity but chooses to dismiss the lesson at hand. (Just my personal 2 bits). Once u learn something, u are no longer ignorant and have a responsibility to yourself to better the situation/surroundings for the betterment of ALL, NOT just a chosen few. (My version of a chapter in humanity

@moonbeamer4468 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent message Mike. Racism is the deepest form of hatred. I can’t imagine carrying that burden. We all bleed red. 💕💕

@terriabowling 5 жыл бұрын

I saw a video for Ancestry DNA and they had several people gettin different ethnicities take the test. There were two people in particular that actually hated one another's race and country just to discover they were cousins. Others found that they are made of several different ethnicities. That comes to me! I'm made of people that came from all corners of the globe, at one time or another, just so I can be here today. Nobody should ever point fingers, whisper, gossip etc because we truly are all one people. I'm Norwegian, Portugese, Scottish, Welsh, Pacific Islander, Irish, Milanese and English. And that's not in a percentage order because it doesn't matter. My children have all that...and a bag of chips! Having been raised the way I was (multicultural) then in the US Navy you see people as individuals. We're all here. Nobody's going anywhere. If you weren't taught to love then teach. I do have say I dealt with "Southernism" and I'm only a couple hours from the southern state I was born in. Had to laugh at the lady who screamed for me to, "Go back to the South!" I still have no idea what was going on. Maybe she had a bad day or something. And why fo people automatically think your stupid if you have a southern accent? I like to quote Sir Winston Churchill: 'There's nothing more beautiful than listening to an educated Southern woman.'

@meburde 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your trip to San Francisco and Northern California without any bashing. So many times all we hear is how awful California is etc. This are is so full of great places to see. Love my state and love ❤️ the FIT Farmer.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

We had a great time in California! It was beautiful and we met a lot of great people that live there. Thanks so much for watching Mary!!

@theresajackson8873 5 жыл бұрын

@Mary Burden - you have a beautiful state, especially northern California IMO.

@angelrenate 5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, not many people bash northern California. It's southern Cali that has a bad rep and it's for good reason. No redwoods, no old colonial buildings, no greenery, its just deserts, homelessness, plastic surgery, and overpriced real estate everywhere. Not nearly as beautiful as up north, but it does have its hidden gems, just a matter of finding them.

@Tomes23 4 жыл бұрын

oxfordcommasutra Exactly! It’s a great place to visit but I would not want to live there.

@donnamcdonald3709 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are such a nice, wonderful, positive family!!! I'm so sorry your family had to deal with some of the ugliness in this world. I have faith that God is preparing a happier destiny for us -- and we'll leave the unpleasant aspects of this life for something infinitely better. :)

@cpnotill9264 5 жыл бұрын

One more comment Mike & Lacie. This was one of my favorite videos from you, spoken with such passion and seeing you all together off the farm! Thank you both (kids too) for being such beautiful people! 🌱👍🏼❣️

@cariloves6577 5 жыл бұрын

People simply don’t understand those who aren’t like them. Finding common ground is so important. Yes we are all part of the human race, but representation is very important for those who don’t see themselves within a community. For that reason, I’d like to thank you for being open about your family here on KZfaq. You’re one of the only multiracial or multicultural families (at least that I’ve found) in the farming/homestead community here in KZfaq. You may not know how you impact another generation who sees themselves in you, or who can envision themselves as part of the farming/homesteading community. :)

@simplegrower5838 5 жыл бұрын

We should all evaluate our differences and our different biases, whatever they are. Spending time with others who are not like you is such a great thing to do. Blessings to you and yours.

@SalongirlGardens 5 жыл бұрын

Nice message! I was worried at the start that someone had treated you and your sweet family poorly. Glad that wasn’t the message. I’m a hairstylist that specializes in a straightening service...80% of my clientele are from India and it’s been a cool pleasure to get to know them and their culture and of course I always talk about gardening. It’s a common ground to get ppl to talking about their homes back in India. They too, experience so much racism here in America. I’ll never know what it’s like to be in the receiving end of that but I swear from all that is holy that personally I try and be a bridge of connection. At the end, we are all human. No one is better than another (racewise). Glad y’all enjoyed you calif trip-says the girl who was raised in SoCal and lives in texas now. ❤️

@shayneturner2106 4 жыл бұрын

I have been following you for the last 2 months or so. Tonight i was waiting on my pizza to come out of the oven and i got onto you tube to see this. You have earned all my respect. I am a white South African farmer that has got the utmost respect for anyone that believes in no skin colour. 👌

@PermaPasturesFarm21 5 жыл бұрын

As a person of mixed race, I’ve been called a racist just for disagreeing with group think. Instead of arguing, I own it...but I own it my way: Rational And Constitutionally Inspired Sensible Thinker

@ritamccammon8818 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, you and Lacie are so sweet and so humble. Your precious hearts just flow from your videos.

@arringtonfamilyfarmsllc5841 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Wallace: How do we stop racism? Morgan Freeman: Stop talking about it!

@msnangiej 4 жыл бұрын

Sooo if we just act like it's not happening it will stop? I can't breathe with my head in the sand so no thanks

@cathydenson1928 3 жыл бұрын

I believe is what he is saying is it would be nice if racist people would stop talking LOL maybe everybody would forget about it then, regardless one day all those who go to be with Jesus will be non prejudice therefore it will disappear and boy that would be a wonderful time no more hatred no more Liars no more murders no more haters no more Liars no more murders

@Mercurychyld1 3 жыл бұрын

Not that simple, sorry.

@lisaholt3627 5 жыл бұрын

Your children are so beautiful. You can tell that you and your wife are amazing parents. If only all of the world had a big heart like yours. This old world would be a much better place. God bless you and your sweet family.

@beaubeauchamp8477 5 жыл бұрын

So well stated. I am so glad to have stumbled across your channel. Not only do you educate and bring awareness to the masses but you encourage, uplift and promote wellness, healing thru food and a common connection for all. Amazing to sit back and watch you both shine your light making the world a little brighter!! Enjoy your videos and love your family!! Blessings, peace and love.

@debbiefranzen8863 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the the book of Genesis, the people, who were all one race, were told to not try to reach God. They were rebellious and built the Tower of Babbel. God was angry and changed everyone so that they couldn't understand each other. I believe that change was not only language but their race. The people then separated into the groups that they understood and left the area. None of these different races were better or worse than any other race...just different. We should appreciate differences not dislike them.

@zyruemusic 3 жыл бұрын

@Ivan 199800 WHEN WAS IT LEGAL FOR THE SLAVES TO BE MARRIED??? THEY JUMPED BROOMS BUT IT WAS ILLEGAL

@cathydenson1928 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie I don't believe that it was that they were all One race I believe it was because they were all pagans it had nothing to do with racism because back in Genesis there was only one race and it wasn't until after God confuse their language that they went to different parts of the country and repopulated in different parts and at that time either God changed their colors because that's what he did to confuse them along with their languages or God just confuse people who he made of different colors already it doesn't say they were all one color I don't recall reading that they do recall him changing your languages because they were being pagans

@cathydenson1928 3 жыл бұрын

@Ivan 199800 God did not say don't marry out of your race. God said we should Mary ones in the same belief system as in Christ Jesus do not marry outside of our faith not our race give me a break that's too funny I would like to know what verse and chapter that is

@pocketchange1951 5 жыл бұрын

Racism has no part in my life👍❤🇨🇦

@Truthhurts4real 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Fit Farmer, I am a human Haitian American. I watch lots of videos from Art, Hollar's, Justin, sow the land, living traditions and yourself. They all inspire me to be better. I don't look at the race since that does not matter at all. I love what you are doing and we are very proud of your family. Most comments are 99 percent positive, don't focus on that 1 percent. Keeping the focus on being a decent human being and not seeing the hate, will keep you moving.

@charlene5461 Жыл бұрын

"Love everyone"...great words, advice and practice for a fulfilling heart and life!

@stephaniejones4194 5 жыл бұрын

Racism is just plain ignorance, people are people no matter what they look like. God wants us to love one another no matter what 😊

@cathydenson1928 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you racism is ignorance and that the adversary uses our own ignorance against us which becomes a double dose of ignorance. Too bad people don't recognize that they are being played by the adversary and group up with this ignorance they should the individuals judge themselves if they want to judge someone

@stephaniejones4194 3 жыл бұрын

Very well said Cathy!!! ❤️

@CleoCastonguay47 5 жыл бұрын

Amen to you Mike! I'm sure your video is going to touch the heart of a lot of people. You're so right... We all have food in common... no matter our culture, religion, language or skin colour. Thanks for this beautiful video. :)

@asliceofheavenhomestead3559 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Japan! We are a west coast family who moved to Japan with the military, and we are working on buying our homestead in Florida. It has been a good experience out here. Lots of culture shock, but we are all human beyond skin color and cultures. What a great message ❤️and a great video!

@pamopdyke6805 5 жыл бұрын

Your family is a glowing tribute to your love for all. The Chinatown shopping spree was terrific! Thanks for bringing us along.

@abernathymonsoon4638 5 жыл бұрын

Love you, brother! Another educational and inspirational vlog.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abernathymonsoon4638 5 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTheFitFarmer honestly, you are an inspiration to all! Thank you for sharing your life and family with everyone. I've learned from you and I must say "thank you" to you =)

@ataylor3581 5 жыл бұрын

What education are you referring of, what racism is he speaking of? I guess you like Mike have not done a lot of travel abroad to realize that Americans are the most tolerant and kind humans on this earth. P.S. I travel with doctors without boarders.

@abernathymonsoon4638 5 жыл бұрын

@@ataylor3581 If you frequently watch Mike's vlogs, you will understand they are full of education and love. As far as racism; I'm not sure what country you live in, but in America, racism/bigotry/prejudice is RAMPANT right now and has escalated in just the last couple years. I have experienced it as well as witnessed. Even the current president is a racist as well as a specific news station - news that Europe WILL not air. I've traveled traveled many countries abroad (too many to list) - none have been as worse as the USA as of recently. I am happy to hear that you think Americans are the most tolerant, however that statement is subjective; ask the millions of American MINORITIES their opinions and experiences. Recent statistics have proven that racism is on the rise in America. It's a sad time right now. I wish you the best of everything.

@ataylor3581 5 жыл бұрын

@@abernathymonsoon4638 I have watched Mike for years and what he is saying for me is very disturbing! I am from a minority group and am sick of this type of nonsense! I really expected better from Mike. He is doing exactly what the Politicians do to stir the pot of Racism. Why not just accept that God created us all !

@stevenicol5133 5 жыл бұрын

Disliking people who had no control over the event of their birth. I'm a firm believer in MLK not the color of their skin but the content of their character. Your character seems fine. keep driving on. Love your blogs

@charlene5461 Жыл бұрын

I once told a racist, "I got news for you, in Heaven we will ALL live together! Do you think you're so special that you'll have a section of heaven all to yourself?" The LOOK!🤦😂🤣

@sissydewoody8717 5 жыл бұрын

Ditto - Yes - Si Si - Ja Ja - Oui With tears in my eyes ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS. How much we miss by isolating from people who are different.

@patches5965 5 жыл бұрын

Chinatown, what a great learning experience for the children as well as for the parents. This video, content and closing statement needs to have a dozen hearts!

@tng9794 5 жыл бұрын

Never judge a book by its cover. You'll miss a great story

@grizzthegreen4500 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@WelcometoChickenlandia 5 жыл бұрын

San Francisco is a wonderful city. I love it for many reasons but the diversity is definitely a plus for me. You’re so right that we all have to be aware of our own biases and prejudices. Racism is insidious and effects all of us. Seeing the humanity in each other is key, and one way to do that is to spend time together and talk to each other. ❤️ LOVED this video so much!!!

@herecomesgranny 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, you and your wife are good people. I so enjoy you sharing your life with us, and your wisdom.I'm just a 69 year old lady that loves real people who share their experiences in life. Thank you both so much!

@churchathome9552 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, the Bible says that God has given some to be prophets. I appreciate your prophetic wisdom. Sometimes you make me cry from your lessons on loving one another.

@WH6FQE 5 жыл бұрын

Nope, I dislike and distrust all people the same, lol

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@solarpoweredfarm8813 5 жыл бұрын

Are you my long lost dad lol

@malina1239 5 жыл бұрын

Lapis Manalis if one neighborhood were known to have a higher crime rate than the other, that would t be racism , it would be common sense to avoid the area if possible. There are bad places and bad people all over the world regardless of color or race.

@WH6FQE 5 жыл бұрын

@Lapis Manalis Nope, I was born in Chicago and grew up in St. Louis. I have worked law enforcement in some of the worst ghettos around at night. It's all the same to me. Skin color means nothing at all. You can be mugged by a group of white guys just as easily as a group of black guys.

@WH6FQE 5 жыл бұрын

@@solarpoweredfarm8813 lol

@bjday2551 5 жыл бұрын

Amen! I have always believed and have taught my son this... We all breathe the same air. There is not special air of different kinds for different skin tones or for different races or people who believe differently. If ANY one of us gets a cut and it bleeds, the blood is still the same color for everyone. I have always found it to be a joy and something that is truly awesome, to see and get to know how other folks live and how they feel about the things that affect their lives compared to ours. I will leave my comment at this, before I get on my "soap box"....lol. I guess I just wished that our society would take more time to see what is good in one another, than to search for the imperfections. We all have 'em. Love your channel and sure appreciate you, your family, what you are trying to say and all the hard work you do. Brenda. London, Ontario, Canada.

@terrywisniewski3349 5 жыл бұрын

What great experiences you are providing your family guys! Proud of you! I agree with you Sir, "Erase the hate!". I too am a market gardener here in Northwest Arkansas. I fee so lucky to live in a diverse and for the most part very open area of the country.

@Joshsnewjourney 5 жыл бұрын

This topic is difficult you handled it very well the division in this country is getting bad I think food can fix it we all have that in common

@mikeparker5596 4 жыл бұрын

I learned in the Army back in the early 70's that everyone bleads red. In the Army we depended on the person next to us. We were closer than brothers. I became colored blind as far as people come. I think everyone is good unless proven otherwise.

@KanakaMaoli713 4 жыл бұрын

You didn’t become color blind. No one ever does. I understand what you’re trying to say but it’s kind of a ridiculous claim

@zyruemusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@KanakaMaoli713 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 DAMN!!!

@kariannecrysler7437 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful message Mike. Thank you for the trip! It's been 23years since my last visit to San Francisco. The video was like being on vacation with you all in that amazing city. Thank you again. Looking forward to more expo video😁

@moonbeamer4468 Жыл бұрын

You know if you go back far enough, we are all related and we all bleed red. I am white but I didn’t have to go far into my genealogy to find I have African ancestors along with Eastern European. So is the case for many many people! We are PEOPLE! Let’s spread love not hate! ❤️🙏

@cpnotill9264 5 жыл бұрын

Human race and I treat others the way I would like to be treated. I know it sounds cliche but it's true. So happy you could travel as a family this year and thank you for taking us to the event! It's on my bucket list to attend the expo soon. We can all get along, love and learn from each other. Happy you could connect with others who have similar visions. Bet you're all glad to be home. 🌱👍🏼❣️

@rlportillo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for handling this subject in such a classy way! Blessings from North Georgia

@tara_a_santiago 5 жыл бұрын

Lacie is over there killin it with this edit!!! What a great start to your trip and an equally amazing message.

@stayfitanywhere 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring video. As Chinese born Canadian, I can totally relate to what you're saying. People are people and just meeting and talking with people from different cultures brings such a different perspective than listening to the media or any other things we find on the internet. Many negative opinions, but not all, of other cultures are based on hearsay and not real life experience. I'm happy you had an awesome experience with your family and exposed them to a culture they were unfamiliar with. We need more people to get to know people are people but they just live differently. BTW, your exercise fitness videos are fantastic!

@MikeTheFitFarmer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerrybrady9103 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike about a tough subject!!! It's easier to love than it is to hate, but many haven't figured that out yet!

@limitededition2962 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Mom from 5 Kits and live in Germany 🇩🇪 my children are the 3th generation my parents came from North of Srilanka 🇱🇰 ower life in German is good but also have many experience with Racism but we try to ignore this part and the German people don't like to talk about that very sad 😔. In my family we are international my grandpa was Portuguese my brother and 2 of my sons has married German women's and they have kids and other family members came from other parts of World England, Yugoslavia, Spain, France, India, Malaysia. Africa so we try the best to change the World.

@susannaCdonovan23 Жыл бұрын

My Grandfather was a Farmer in Sicily. His Father died when he was about 8. They had a drought and a major earthquake, so at 16 years old he came to Canada to dig ditches. Once he made enough money he came to Oregon and started selling produce from his cousins Farm. That's how he made his living. He bought a house, then sent for his Mother and siblings and bought them a house (nothing fancy) and half the neighborhood was relatives. My Father was selling produce door to door with his Dad and Brother at about 7 years old. That's how it was done in the 1920's and 30's and onward, until grocery stores started buying and selling produce. You and your family are so Blessed to have such a positive attitude about everything. You work so well together. Love watching your videos.❤

@chrisdarry-roseelrod4481 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words of inspiration at the end of the video. Oh, I wrote that last quote of yours on the board outside my room at work. "Be strong. Grow on and LOVE more," The Fit Farmer. Love it!!

@junem342 5 жыл бұрын

For health and wellness they say eat the rainbow right? That means a variety of fruits and veggies in multiple colors. Well if you equate the same theory to health and wellbeing in society that all gradients of the color spectrum of people bring soul and spirit nurturing to the human prospective. So thrilled that your family had an opportunity for such a fun adventure :)

@wrefordjones4021 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever taken notice that there is no black or white in the spectrum of colors of the rainbow??? What do you think it means?

@DougZaga 5 жыл бұрын

Problem is the rainbow food you speak of in our grocery stores is full of chemicals, pesticides and many times are GMO products. What you think is healthy instead causes disease and/or cancer.

@Rathallan 4 жыл бұрын

@@wrefordjones4021 It means we're one race - brown. We all have different levels of melanin, but we come from the same substance: dust/dirt/clay. The rainbow comes from light refracted through water, and all colors have the same origin. Just like humanity. We are all made in the image and likeness of Elohim/the Godhead.

@MJ-wz6jo 5 жыл бұрын

Nope defantly not. We all bleed the same.

@joolzmac1 5 жыл бұрын

minnie jolliff Exactly! The colour of our blood ties us all together!

@judibohn1548 5 жыл бұрын

Love Mandisas song singing that.

@staceywishart9971 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully said! It can be so heartbreaking to see how some people treat others because of their skin color. My motto is... you treat me right I’ll treat you right! ❤️

@EarthStudent7 5 жыл бұрын

To be honest, when I saw the title I didn't want to watch this video. It hurts me so much to see humans hurt one another, and I didn't want to imagine that happening to your family, especially in front of the kids. Looks like you had a good time and everyone worked so hard!

@tubadylan 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. You guys sure made a beautiful fruit and vegetable display.

@christiancelticwarrior1222 5 жыл бұрын

As a Christian NO we are ALL Gods children

@shaunwhite4182 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for navigating such a tough topic like the true gentleman you are. I wish everyone could hear your message of love, and food.

@2009glories 5 жыл бұрын

I am white, my parents were immigrants and I experienced hatred from white American children. I am American and I felt sorry for them because of how they treated people from a different place. I knew I was in a better place then they were spiritually but I pray for them.

@starryeyedwish8005 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with your messege but I dont understand the title...what happened that was racist?

@susanstrong4277 4 жыл бұрын

I guess that was a trick to get you to watch until the end.

@nellekeweese2469 5 жыл бұрын

Way to go Mike, another great and thoughtful video!!

@gailhitson6722 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are one great American homesteading family. Hardworking, intelligent, loving and caring....such an enormous encouragement to other Americans wanting to homestead too!

@FarmAlarm 5 жыл бұрын

We are all human. We were all created in his image. As diverse as we are as a nation i can't believe that racism is a problem. You guys had a great experience with picking up that Asian produce. You guys did a great job setting up those tables. Love never fails, that's what this worlds needs is more love for each other.

@lararabb8888 5 жыл бұрын

We walk slower cause we have to walk through all the air soaked with water. Humidity

@jessicaroberts8180 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your blog. Your family is beautiful. I am going to get some sort of farm set up in my backyard here in socal. I grew up on a farm in North Carolina. Sure do miss home grown food. Take care!

@NurbanNiki 5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! Hate makes me fearful! It is sometimes disguised as something else...but in the end, it is all the same. Discrimination based on the fact that someone is different from you, whether in looks or beliefs, is never going to come out well. Let us respect each other and embrace each other as humans.

@maryanndouglass3198 5 жыл бұрын

So well said Mike❤ you brought tears to my eyes......joy to my day! You and your beautiful family are a blessing to all! I thank you!

@melm230 5 жыл бұрын

Dragon fruit is so good. That big giant heavy fruit is a jack fruit, also a very yummy fruit. Stay away from durian though.

@rebccarae7669 5 жыл бұрын

The local grocery store in my hometown area sold huge boxes of that Jackfruit because they had a lot of Oriental customers and they catered a lot to their needs you know they'd ask him what they want and they Jack's Fruit was on their their list and they would buy so much of that and it's so expensive I mean they spend like $170 to $100 for like five jackfruits I'm like what and I've had the dragon fruit several times and I don't find anything delicious about it sorry unless you can prepare it some kind of way that isn't just eating it right out of the fruit that guy just didn't find any flavor at all it's very beautiful though

@tubularguynine 5 жыл бұрын

Why be racist? We're all from the same two ancestors.

@pamduff3987 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your philosophy on life. I guess that's why I am such a fan of your channel. Keep sharing your positive videos and ignore those who would try to tear you down. It is these people who have such low self esteem and ambition that all they have to do all day is criticize others. Hard work cures that!

@PatricesProjects 4 жыл бұрын

And I was there! Lol. I am bi-racial, Japanese, Caucasian. My mother was from Japan, my father from Alabama. Racial comments, slurs, and racism in general hurt me deeply. We are all people. People that can, and should learn from one another.

@MoYvStarkey 5 жыл бұрын

I see, Japanese pumpkin, the spiky fruit is called Jack Fruit, long beans and that cauliflower is so pretty.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maurine!

@garym9356 5 жыл бұрын

Mike I agree totally with you...And hopefully by November 2020 America can learn to love again.

@macnutz4206 5 жыл бұрын

I am fascinated by produce from different countries. I always go to the biggest produce markets everywhere I visit. I cook a lot, so, I love finding things I know nothing about and learning how to cook them. I live in a city with a very large community of Chinese people and am very familiar with their produce.

@cottingwhite7784 5 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thankyou! Racism needs to be out in the open for discussion. I’ve lived all over the world and encountered racism in every location. And stereotypes galore! Sometimes my own preconceptions and how wrong they were, surprised me. You are lovely people...my kinda peeps!

@sissysimpson792 5 жыл бұрын

When I’m ask what race I am I say I don’t know because like me for me

@JerryB507 5 жыл бұрын

Having spent more than 30 years in the service industry, I can say with out a doubt that there are racists in every race. I can also state that some of the finest people I have dealt with over the years, come from minority groups that are often the target of racists.

@jeansirbaugh5502 5 жыл бұрын

I loved being taken along with your adventure it was so entertaining and I learned so much as usual whenever I watch your video thank you for letting all of us be a part of your life. I am 73 years old and I have come through the worst and the best of this country. May God's grace shine upon you and yours and may you continue the pilgrimage that you're on

@Dee.C 2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother said "Love the person , no matter what . You don't have to like what they do to love them ".

@tubadylan 5 жыл бұрын

The Golden Gate Bridge is epic. Just like this vlog!

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

The Golden Gate Bridge is definitely something that everyone should experience. Thanks for all of your support Dylan!!

@Lamamalou 5 жыл бұрын

So I fell for the clickbait, I thought you were going to talk about your experience as a multi-racial farmer AND instances of racism. I'm not sure which comment you are referring to, but there is nothing wrong with subscribers asking for more 'Diversity and Inclusivity in your videos. Some people most likely follow you because they see a POC living the life that they so desperately want, but that seems out of reach because of the color of their skin. It's surprising and disappointing that you don't see that. Representation matters. I for one would love to see homesteaders and farmers of color thriving in this lifestyle, reasons why I follow people like @sowtheland and @SoulFireFarm. They give me hope that this type of life and food culture IS for me too. @thefitfarmer

@h.s.6269 3 жыл бұрын

Demanding forced diversity isn't the way though. I watch Mike cause he is passionate about his lifestyle and has a very positive outlook on so many topics. And he is on a journey I desperately desire to but can't on my own because of health difficulties. If I had to describe him to someone I was trying to share his channel with, his race would be one of the latter attributes I'd mention by far because it really doesn't matter. He's excitable, playful, hard working, family oriented, and loves to share his knowledge where he can. Yea it's cool that he is black and a farmer, but you are shrinking his story to just that, a black farmer. Yall need to stop focusing on it so hard, and just let things be instead of demanding things like the comment he mentioned. He probably hadn't showcased other black or Hispanic farmers just because they weren't near him or hadn't known anyone he could reach out to for that. Saying he isn't providing representation is BS since it's not about catering to people about color, his channel is about being passionate for healthier lifestyle choices and the hard work that goes into it.

@Lamamalou 3 жыл бұрын

@@h.s.6269 Demanding? Who's demanding, I clearly said "asking" Would you prefer instead "requesting" or "hoping"?; none of which is demanding. Who is shrinking his story? Mike is black and/or Mixed heritage, which is PART of his story. Acknowledging and celebrating diversity in farming when 95 percent of landowning farmers are white in the US. is valid and important; feigning colorblindness isn't helpful nor useful. I'm glad Mike inspires you, that you enjoy his channel the way it is, and that you barely notice he's black (good for you). But it isn't good enough for everyone and it should be ok to say so.

@patriotmama 3 жыл бұрын

I was taught at a very young age (before starting school) to treat everyone with kindness. We had several races of people in our little community growing up in the 1950's. Had several races of people in my classes all through school and my parents taught us you don't look at a person and see pigment, social standing, mental or physical capacity, you look at them as a fellow human being. You look at their heart. I carried that with me all my life, taught my kids and my grands the same thing. UNTIL the world starts talking about our human-ness and not pointing our our differences all the time, nothing will change. I am so tired of people pointing out the differences in people b/c when it comes down to it, we are all the same. We want the same things for our families, our communities and our world. There is one race, the human race. We cannot help the pigment of our skin that we were born with, but we can help make this work a better place by loving all people you come in contact with and helping them along the way. Yes, there are people out there that are "racist", but they need to be enlighten and they need to be made to see that there is no difference in human beings. Just start talking to people and learning their story. That is what makes people so interesting. Love one another.

@athomewithrosa 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see this. I used to be so open to all sorts of people, it never mattered because I just appreciate people and sharing differences as well as similarities. As of late though, I've found myself withdrawing from the world. People are more intolerant and I just would rather save myself the heartache. I wish there were a remedy especially for people like me who truly sees the beauty in everyone.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 4 жыл бұрын

Our heart also breaks at the divide that is happening. All we can do is be the light and teach our children to do the same. It definitely isn't the easy road but it is the one that has the most value. Blessings to you!!

@kathyvelasquez3682 5 жыл бұрын

I think emmymadeinjapan channel cooked some of those black horned looking things. I will have to look. Hope no one was mean...God doesn't like that. Be safe.

@MikeTheFitFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Someone else was telling us about another channel that cooked the Bat Nuts (Water Caltrop).

@lblake5653 5 жыл бұрын

I love Emmy! She is a real one! All day.

@cguidry1481 5 жыл бұрын

Well in dumbfounded, brother, I thought you were black. And momma Lacie is white, right? Brother yall are doing amazing. But what is the trophy wearing?

@KrystalsTexasGarden 4 жыл бұрын

"Everyone has something to share, that we can learn from". This is the absolute TRUTH!

@melsolomon8256 5 жыл бұрын

Identifying your own racially-based biases is one of the first steps to make positive change. Another is realizing how much we all are alike while celebrating everyone's unique cultures. I love your message we all can learn something from each other.