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A 2020 Washington Post clip features black women activists telling Joe Biden he "owes" them a black female vice president. Mo Fax argues that these "Black Inc" women used the death of George Floyd as leverage for their own political advancement. He suggests that black women are becoming a separate power base from black men, operating within a matriarchal structure that emulates elite white hierarchies.
The discussion critiques political commentator Angela Rye and her use of the term "post-traumatic slave disorder." The hosts reflect on the "fog of war" created by the pandemic, noting how easy it is to forget the mechanics of mind control when immersed in a crisis. They suggest that the only way to escape this psychological pressure is to avoid mainstream news and actively engage with media in a non-passive, critical manner.
Some biracial individuals, like Sean King and Colin Kaepernick, are described as "mega-woke," using their relatability in white spaces to advocate for black causes. This is contrasted with those who seek a "post-racial" identity beyond traditional classifications. The luxury of racial ambiguity is discussed, noting that those in the middle of the color spectrum, like Barack Obama, often avoid the specific prejudices faced by very light or very dark-skinned individuals.
Alicia Garza notes that the racial spectrum in the U.S. favors those closer to white, a sentiment echoed in the political branding of figures like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris. The discussion posits that media figures like Joy Reid and Angela Rye are subject to different standards based on their skin tone and perceived "relatability" to white liberal audiences. This "comfort factor" is cited as a reason why certain activists are promoted over others by major networks.
Angela Rye discusses the "Stay Woke" movement, emphasizing the need for marginalized communities to unite against oppressors through "banking black" and supporting HBCUs. Mo criticizes this rhetoric as disingenuous, noting that activists like Charlamagne tha God often bank with major hedge funds. They also discuss how a small minority of vocal activists on Twitter, allegedly funded by George Soros, dominate the national narrative.
