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Jemele Hill's comments regarding Black men wanting "better access to patriarchy" sparked a "Blame Black Men" hashtag during the 2020 election cycle. The hosts analyze the tension caused by figures like Ice Cube and 50 Cent who questioned Democratic tax policies. They review 2016 voting data showing that while the vast majority of Black men voted for Hillary Clinton, they were still scapegoated for Donald Trump's victory.
A clip of BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors interviewing with Jemele Hill is analyzed. Cullors claims she stepped down due to "right-wing attacks" and FBI threats rather than financial scrutiny. Mo dismisses this as damage control, noting that Cullors and other leaders were "Marxist-trained" tools who are now being discarded by the professional fundraising apparatus.
Jurnee Smollett discusses her path from child actor to activist, citing mentors like Samuel L. Jackson and her mother's influence. She recounts a trip to South Africa to build wells, which the hosts interpret as a "test run" for communist-leaning social engineering projects.
The knockout of former NBA player Nate Robinson by YouTuber Jake Paul is discussed, specifically Jemele Hill's comments questioning if the event was racist. The hosts explore the double standard where black-on-black violence in sports is accepted, but a white man defeating a black man is viewed through a racial lens. They conclude that the entertainment industry thrives on pitting people against each other for "bloodsport."
Jemele Hill sparked a "Blame Black Men" hashtag on Twitter after tweeting that many Black men simply want better access to patriarchy rather than its dismantling. The hosts discuss the "purging" of opinions that followed and Hill's history of controversial takes regarding Black men.
The hosts address the perceived "war" between Black men and Black women on social media, fueled by comments from figures like Jemele Hill. They argue that while both genders want the same outcome, their methods are currently misaligned, leading to a polarizing dating and social environment.
Actor Billy Porter "calls out" the black community for its treatment of LGBTQ people, claiming black trans people are being killed by "cis black men." Moe interprets this as a conflict over "Pride Month" and an attempt to pivot the narrative away from black men. He references Jemele Hill's claim that "black men are the white people of black people."
Jemele Hill, formerly of ESPN, spoke on CNN about the NBA's struggle to maintain its progressive brand while doing business with China. She noted that the league's decision to distance itself from Daryl Morey was "eye-opening" given its history of allowing vocal political expression from coaches like Popovich and Kerr. Hill suggests that the NBA's social responsibility brand is being tested by the reality of its business interests.
