Topic: Black Excellence

2 chapters across the catalog

56: Fishing Polls
1:50:24 - 1:54:49

56: Fishing Polls

Black Excellence, New York Times, Nervous Laughter

During a New York Times event, P. Diddy is asked to define "black excellence." The hosts notice the liberal audience laughing at the mention of the term, which they interpret as either nervous laughter or a sign of underlying disrespect. Diddy's response focuses on a "victimization mentality," which the hosts argue is the very thing that holds people back.

35: Take That, Take That
58:29 - 1:02:34

35: Take That, Take That

Black Excellence, Victimization Mentality and Revenge

In a conversation with Toré on Times Talk, Diddy discusses "black excellence" and the "magic" of the black community. He describes the pressure of waking up black in America and living in fear, which the hosts characterize as a "victimization mentality." They discuss Diddy's observation that black Americans have not sought violent revenge for historical oppression, maintaining a positive disposition instead.