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94: Helping Our People
Tacky and Trashy Functions in the System of White Supremacy
The hosts apply Neely Fuller's theory that black people are only allowed three functions—tacky, trashy, or terroristic—to the Raynoma Singleton interview. They argue that Gordy's failure to "set up" his ex-wife led to her selling secrets to survive, which ultimately tarnished his legacy. The segment touches on how the industry leverages dirty laundry to control or discredit figures like Gordy, Tina Turner, and Ike Turner.