4 chapters across the catalog
In a 2010 interview, Sharon Lettman-Hicks praised the Obama administration for its "unbelievable" inclusion agenda for the LGBTQ movement. She highlighted the passage of the Hate Crimes Act and the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as significant gains. The discussion questions why a "Black Hate Crime Act" has not been passed despite recent tragedies, suggesting the LGBTQ agenda is prioritized over Black-specific issues.
Analysis of the Jussie Smollett trial focuses on the testimony of the lone Black juror, Andre Hope, who found Smollett's claims nonsensical. A primary point of contention was Smollett's decision to keep a noose around his neck for police to see, an act the juror claimed no African American would voluntarily do given the symbol's history of trauma. The segment characterizes the event as a failed attempt to utilize historical symbolism for political gain.
The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act is examined, with Kamala Harris and Cory Booker cited as primary proponents. The legislation defines lynching as a federal hate crime involving a mob of three or more people. The discussion links the timing of this bill to modern events like the death of George Floyd, suggesting that the administration uses the fear of historical "boogeymen" to position themselves as the necessary protectors of the Black community.
Comedian Amanda Seale argues on "The Real" that even if the Smollett case was a hoax, it was "low-key noble" for bringing attention to racial issues. She invokes the name of Emmett Till to justify the use of taxpayer resources, a move the hosts criticize as a dangerous manipulation of historical trauma.
