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Kimberly Crenshaw describes the current era as a "racial reckoning" following the death of George Floyd. However, the hosts point out that even liberal outlets like The Washington Post and CNN have published pieces arguing that no such reckoning has actually occurred or that the term should not be used. They conclude that Crenshaw is increasingly out of touch with the more radical elements of the movement.
Don Lemon claims that the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris signifies the end of four years of "oppression" and systemic racism. The hosts mock the idea that racism ended in 2008, returned in 2014, and has now been solved again in 2020. They introduce the term "politically black" to describe the shifting racial identities used by media figures and politicians.
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.
