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The Black Person’s Guide to the Trump Impeachment Hearings
The House of Representatives began impeachment hearings for President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday. While everyone seems to have a different idea of what this actually means, we decided to prepare this handy dandy guide that breaks the process down into digestible language without relying on bullshit phraseology about “American values” and the “integrity of…
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Why Everyone’s Talking About Reparations, Explained
Hello again, Racist Baby! What are you doing here? Wait … Who told you Jesus is coming back? And why would he only come back for black people? No, Racist Baby. Those people aren’t talking about Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, they’re talking about black reparations. Reparations is “the making of amends…
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The North Carolina Republican Voter Fraud Scandal, Explained to a Racist 5-Year-Old
I’m not Hitler. Oh, wait, racist baby, I think you mean “Heil Hitler.” When Nazis raise their hands like that, they’re saluting. It’s not a greeting, it’s a racist gesture. OK, racist baby. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you. What’s been going on? Well, actually, my little intolerant toddler, it is the white…
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Birthright Citizenship Explained Like You're a Racist 5-Year-Old
5-year-old racist: Hey, why is everyone talking about birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment? Me: Well, my little Caucasian friend, it’s because of racism. Oooh, I like racism! Tell me more! Well, once upon a time, in a kingdom not very far, far away, a group of white men passed the Naturalization Acts in 1790…
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What is a Fuckboy and How Does One Avoid Them?
One of Amanda Seales’ best and most reliable qualities is her ability to tell it like it is. The actress (Insecure), comedian and creator of the Smart, Funny and Black traveling game show has this delightful talent of jumping on a topic, giving her opinion and then shaping thought-provoking conversations about said topic. If you…
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Reverse Racism, Explained
Why not? And by “many people” I assume you mean … That’s OK. You should know that I absolutely believe that black people can be racist. I don’t, however, use the terminology “reverse racism” or believe that using words that offend white people is an act of racism. Most of the time, when white people…
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Why Black People Are Always Bringing Up Old Stuff, Explained
Hey, bruh, I’m back again for our weekly explainer. I thought we might talk about Black History Month this time. Sure! I always enjoy our talks. In 1915, black Harvard historian Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History with minister Jesse Moorland. So … Because haters gonna hate,…
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Why White People Hate Immigrants, Explained
Sure! I once had a job analyzing the economic impact of immigration, so this subject is right in my wheelhouse. I also worked at Arby’s, so if you ever need to know the difference between a half-ounce of roast beef and a full ounce, I could help you with that, too. Deferred Action for Childhood…
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Bitcoin and Why White Supremacists Love It, Explained
If you have paid any attention to non-Donald Trump-related news, you probably already know that bitcoin is the hottest new investment trend. Everyone is talking about how much it has grown, how you can invest 75 cents into bitcoin on Monday, and by Friday you’ll have enough money to qualify for the biggest tax cuts…
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‘It’s OK to Be White,’ Explained
Another controversial wypipo movement has reared its ugly head, so we thought we’d— I’m not making anything up. There is actually a movement dedicated to telling white people that it’s OK to be white. Well, what do you call it when a conservative is hired to give an “It’s OK to Be White” speech at…