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Don Lemon and Kamala Harris discuss her identity on The Breakfast Club, where she defends her "black cred" by citing her birth in Oakland. The hosts criticize her for attempting to graft herself into the ADOS lineage despite her Jamaican and Indian heritage, noting the distinction between being "Black" and "African American" in a lineage context.
The hosts revisit the history of the Black Panthers' armed patrols in Oakland, which led to the passage of the Mulford Act. They argue that modern gun control efforts often begin when Black citizens exercise their Second Amendment rights, prompting the state to restrict access for everyone.
The hosts detail the history of the Mulford Act, a 1967 California law signed by Ronald Reagan that restricted the public carrying of loaded firearms. The law was a direct response to the Black Panthers' armed patrols. They draw a parallel between this historical event and the current push for "Patriot Act 2.0" following the Capitol riot.
The Black Panthers' armed patrols in Oakland are described as the start of the modern gun rights movement. Mo'fax suggests that in the modern era, the camera has replaced the rifle as the most effective tool for policing the police. However, Adam Curry warns about the dangers of "narrative creation" and how viral videos can be manipulated or stripped of context before the facts are known.
The hosts critique Kamala Harris's biographical narrative, specifically her emphasis on being "born in Oakland" and attending Howard University. They argue she omits a significant portion of her upbringing in Canada and her life with her Indian mother to bolster her "black card" for political gain. This shaping of her history is described as a calculated move to align herself with the civil rights legacy of Oakland.
