4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts deconstruct the media narrative that portrayed Kyle Rittenhouse as a white supremacist who traveled across state lines to hunt black protesters. They note that all three individuals shot were white, a fact that many people—including media figures like Anna Kasparian—only realized during the trial. They compare the media's treatment of Rittenhouse to figures like Dylan Roof and George Zimmerman to maximize public outrage.
Mo and Adam discuss the fluidity of racial categories in media narratives, noting how George Zimmerman was labeled "white" despite being Hispanic. They observe a current trend where Asian Americans are being "grafted into whiteness" or labeled "white adjacent" to fit specific political frameworks. They reference Karen Hunter's past comments on the "Kung Flu" as an example of shifting racial tensions.
Patrice Cullers describes the origins of Black Lives Matter as rooted in black love and rage following the George Zimmerman trial. She emphasizes a political frame that centers queer and trans individuals, explicitly stating that black cisgender men are not the sum of the black community. The hosts analyze this as a strategy that uses black men as a catalyst for movement building while ultimately marginalizing them within the organization's agenda.
Patrice Cullers defines blackness as a political statement and framework rather than just a racial identity. She discusses how the U.S. power structure has historically turned groups like the Irish or Hispanics white when convenient, citing George Zimmerman as a modern example. The hosts argue that Black Inc is monetizing this fluid definition of blackness to secure corporate funding and political alignment.
