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The "Stroll to the Polls" campaign, involving historically black sororities (The Divine Nine), is analyzed as a performative tool to drive voter turnout for Kamala Harris. The hosts describe the sight of sorority sisters dancing at campaign rallies as "cringe-worthy" and "rude." They coin the term "Woke Apnea" to describe the state of being so deep in identity politics that one loses the ability to see how they are being used.
Sunny Hostin and other members of the media celebrate Kamala Harris’s membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) on "The View." They criticize a reporter for not knowing the sorority's specific "screech" or colors, framing it as a lack of respect for black female excellence. The hosts argue this focus on "representation" and sorority ties is a distraction from the lack of substantive policy for the broader black community.
Melanie Lawson, a Houston newscaster and member of The Links (the female counterpart to the Boule), is identified as a key figure in the Shell-sponsored event. The leadership of the Emancipation Park Conservancy is shown to be comprised of individuals with deep ties to the energy industry and elite black social organizations.
A debate between Roland Martin and Karen Hunter highlights a split in the "Boule" (black elite) regarding the VP pick, with Hunter pushing for Florida Congresswoman Val Demings and Martin defending Kamala Harris. The hosts analyze this through the lens of Greek-letter organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha. They conclude that the "black man vote" is being recognized as a crucial, yet neglected, demographic that holds significant leverage.
The hosts discover that Dr. Oliver Brooks' official biography on the National Medical Association website explicitly lists his membership in Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule. They discuss the significance of this elite black fraternity and its historical role in social engineering.
Attorney Benjamin Crump is shown endorsing Kamala Harris at a Greek leadership conference, highlighting her membership in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. The hosts point out the irony of Crump, known for civil rights litigation, supporting a career prosecutor like Harris.
The importance of the South Carolina primary as a litmus test for black voters is discussed. A controversy involving Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes, who described the Alpha Kappa Alpha "Skee-Wee" call as a "screech," is used to illustrate the cultural disconnect in mainstream media coverage.
Sunny Hostin and the hosts of The View defend the traditions of black sororities, noting that figures like Michelle Obama are also members of Alpha Kappa Alpha. The hosts joke about the power of these organizations and the potential risks of criticizing them publicly.
