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Don Lemon criticized white women on social media for weighing in on issues of racism and the Meghan Markle interview, telling them they are "not relevant anymore." The hosts discuss the grouping of Meghan Markle and Colin Kaepernick as the new "faces of Black America." They also feature a clip of Sean King discussing "light-skinned privilege" and how it is used to make certain activists more relatable to white audiences.
The hosts compare the fictional struggles in "Pinky" to modern figures like Rachel Dolezal and Sean King, who have been accused of "reverse passing" or misrepresenting their backgrounds. They discuss a traumatic scene from the film to show how quickly a person's perceived status can shift from "human" to "subhuman." Mo apologizes for using "trauma-based entertainment" but insists it provides necessary historical context.
Activists Sean King and DeRay McKesson are engaged in a public dispute involving lengthy Medium articles and social media "clap backs." McKesson accuses King of lack of transparency, failing to file appropriate IRS 990 forms for Justice Together, and taking undue credit for various fundraising efforts.
Sean King's rising status in celebrity circles is highlighted by his recognition at Rihanna's Diamond Ball for the Clara Lionel Foundation. Rapper Cardi B also publicly endorsed King, encouraging her followers to support his "Vote for Senate" initiative and his work for minorities.
Sean King acknowledges that he benefits from "light-skinned privilege," which he claims makes him more relatable in white spaces. This "colorism" is discussed as a real discriminatory factor within the black community, potentially contributing to the friction between King and the darker-skinned DeRay McKesson.
Questions regarding Sean King's racial identity are compared to the cases of Rachel Dolezal and Elizabeth Warren. Despite claims of being biracial, King has faced scrutiny over his birth certificate and family background, leading to accusations of "cultural appropriation" for the sake of the movement.
