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The hosts examine race as a social construct used to maintain power, noting that "white" is a global minority designation. They discuss the "Great Replacement" theory in the context of American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) and Foundational Black Americans (FBA), suggesting that immigration and Planned Parenthood are used to dilute these specific lineages. Kamala Harris's visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic is cited as a symbolic action within this framework.
The ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement is discussed in relation to its shift toward FBA (Foundational Black Americans). The hosts critique the "vote down ballot" strategy as a failure to secure tangible benefits. They compare the stringent requirements of these movements to the MAGA movement's rejection of certain establishment policies.
Adam and Mo discuss the challenges of getting diverse Black voices on a show like Rogan's. Adam notes that when he mentioned ADOS on the show, he received pushback from various factions within the Black community. They emphasize the need for "grassroots representation" rather than corporate-approved "Boulay" voices to provide a true counterbalance on influential platforms.
The New York Times article highlights tensions regarding the casting of a British actress to play Harriet Tubman, a move criticized by many Native Black Americans. This serves as a flashpoint for the distinction between "Native Blacks" (those with ancestral links to U.S. slavery) and black immigrants from Africa or the Caribbean. A distinction is made between ADOS as a political group versus ADOS as a specific lineage, with the term "Native Black American" (NBA) or "Foundational Black American" (FBA) used to clarify these identities.
