2 chapters across the catalog
Mo Facts argues that the slap was used by mass media to reinforce negative stereotypes about Black men. He suggests that the event, whether staged or not, served to distract from positive Black achievements and potentially promoted pharmaceutical interests related to alopecia treatments.
The impact of colorism in mass media and politics is examined, noting how figures like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris navigate these perceptions. It is argued that darker-skinned media personalities like Joy Reid may face different standards of public "cancellation" compared to lighter-skinned counterparts like Angela Rye.
