The refusal of some Black Americans, including NBA star Kyrie Irving, to comply with vaccine mandates is described as a "natural immunity to the bullshit" of government propaganda. In the media, the replacement of Rachel Nichols with Malika Andrews at ESPN is viewed as a calculated move to ensure the "optics" of a Black reporter criticizing Black athletes. This strategic use of minority voices to enforce corporate narratives is a recurring theme in modern media management.