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Patrice Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, defends her purchase of four homes, claiming she never took a salary from the foundation. The hosts criticize her "hypocrisy" as a self-described Marxist and point out her "tone-deaf" YouTube "hauls" featuring luxury items from Beyonce and Adidas. They argue she is a "cult leader" who collects money on behalf of the downtrodden while living a lavish lifestyle.
In an interview with Mark Lamont Hill, Patrice Cullors attributes her wealth to book deals, a YouTube deal, and a Netflix contract rather than BLM donations. The hosts remain skeptical, noting that "creative" deals are often used to funnel money to political figures. They compare her to a "mega-church preacher" who uses emotional appeals to secure financial support.
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrice Cullors describes the movement as a "spiritual movement" involving the invocation of ancestors. The hosts discuss a video of Cullors performing a ritual for Ahmaud Arbery, which they characterize as a form of necromancy or "spirit cooking." They argue that these occult practices, if widely known, would deeply alienate the traditional Christian base of the Black community.
The discussion centers on Patrice Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and her public admission of being a "trained Marxist." Moe introduces the term "Black Ink" to categorize the business and political side of racial activism, including figures like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. They examine an interview conducted by Jared Ball where Cullors discusses the origins and radical gender politics of the movement.
Patrice Cullors responds to critiques regarding the structure of Black Lives Matter by asserting that she and co-founder Alicia Garza are "trained Marxists" and "trained organizers." She claims they are well-versed in ideological theories and aim to build a movement centered on the most vulnerable members of the black community. The hosts analyze her tone as a defensive assertion of her revolutionary credentials.
The three founders of Black Lives Matter—Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors, and Opal Tometi—discuss the movement's origins during a TED Talk. While the public perception focused on police brutality against black men, the founders describe the organization as a tool to "reimagine a world" for broader social change.
