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Racial Backlash

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Doja Cat's Powerful Message to White Fans: Respectful Language Only
music2 years ago

Doja Cat's Powerful Message to White Fans: Respectful Language Only

Doja Cat warns her white fans against using the n-word during her live performances, instructing them to "watch their mouth." This comes after the rapper faced racial backlash in the past for alleged racist jokes and a song with a pejorative term. Doja Cat apologized for upsetting her fans and clarified that she had never been involved in racist conversations, emphasizing her pride in her black heritage. Nas referenced the controversy in his song "Ultra Black."

The Lingering Fear: America's White Violence and Whitelash
opinion2 years ago

The Lingering Fear: America's White Violence and Whitelash

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery discusses the origins of "whitelash" in America, attributing it in part to white fragility triggered by Barack Obama's presidency. He explores the backlash against the idea of a multiracial democracy, highlighting the role of groups like the Proud Boys and figures like Donald Trump. Lowery also emphasizes that Black Americans foresaw this backlash and examines historical instances of similar white hate-filled reactions. Additionally, he criticizes the media for failing to hold Trump accountable during the 2016 election, using the example of the coverage of his nativist fear-mongering.