What he says about society & race, worth a listen. - Summary

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- The text is a transcript of a video where two black men, Anthony Mackie and another person, discuss race, stereotypes, and listening in relation to a movie scene.
- They share their experiences and opinions on how to have productive conversations with people who have different perspectives or backgrounds, and how to avoid being ignorant or aggressive.
- They also give examples of how they listen to each other and challenge each other's views respectfully, and how they deal with situations where they encounter racism or prejudice.

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1. The text is a transcript of a video where Anthony Mackie and other people discuss race, stereotypes, and listening.
2. Anthony Mackie says he did the movie "The Hate U Give" because of two lines that address racism and prejudice.
3. Anthony Mackie argues that people should listen to each other and be open to being wrong, especially when talking about sensitive topics like race.
4. Anthony Mackie shares his experience of being pulled over by the police and how he tries to stay calm and smart in those situations.
5. Anthony Mackie criticizes the bad cops who don't report their colleagues who kill citizens and says that silence is guilt.
6. One of the other speakers talks about his encounter with a white girl who didn't understand the history and suffering of native people in Canada.
7. The speakers agree that having a conversation is better than shouting or being ignorant, and that they are willing to change their views if presented with valid points.