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Let's Talk About "Woke" Black Celebrities! (Patreon)

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2021-09-02 02:34:54

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2021-09-02 02:58:57

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2026-06

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Celebritea early upload

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I’ve always disliked “woke” because it usually means “contrarian.” How and why have "woke" black celebs existed throughout their inception in the 20th century? From sneaky republican greed to white supremacist logic about misogyny to conspiracy theorist thinking, what compels "woke" black celebrities to speak their mind on politics and social issues, even if those aren't their areas of expertise? As the Celebritea series continues to prove, celebrities are more important and influential than ever. How does it impact the black community, especially in a world where misinformation is rampant?

This is a slightly early release. This will be published to youtube tomorrow, along with captions. <3

References + Further Reading

The Loneliness of The Black Republican (Leah Wright Riguer)

Owens, Louis, Robinson & the Republican Vote

National Affairs: Owens for Landon

The Plight of Jesse Owens

Blacks and the New Christian Right: Support for the Moral Majority and Pat Robertson among Washington, D.C. Blacks

Soldier Joe Louis stared down racism in the Army during World War II

Black and White Veterans and the GI Bill (Sophie Frey)

How The GI Bill Shunted Blacks Into Vocational Training

The GI Bill should’ve been race neutral, politicos made sure it wasn’t

The Hug: Sammy Davis Jr and Nixon

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO LUNCH?

Eazy-E the Republican?

Rap’s Bad Boy to Get Lunch With the Prez

N.F.L. Concussion Settlement Will Drop Race-Based Assessment for Payouts

The NFL Will Stop Assuming Racial Differences When Assessing Brain Injuries

Kemp Keeps his Word and Gets Haircut at Killer Mike’s Barbershop

Brian Kemp’s Lead in Georgia Needs an Asterisk

Report: Republican-Led State Legislatures Pass Dozens of Restrictive Voting Laws in 2021

Texas G.O.P. Passes Election Bill, Raising Voting Barriers Even Higher

Georgia Republicans didn’t waste any time in using their new voter suppression law

Excerpts From a 5th Grade Biology Book Used in Nazi Germany

The Long-Lasting Effects of Nazi Indoctrination

Sammy Davis Jr. and Nixon (1972)

Jesse Owens and Alf Landon (c.1936)

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"Woke" Black Celebs?... Let's Talk

I’ve always disliked “woke” because it usually means “contrarian.” How and why have "woke" black celebs existed throughout their inception in the 20th century? From sneaky republican greed to white supremacist logic about misogyny to conspiracy theorist thinking, what compels "woke" black celebrities to speak their mind on politics and social issues, even if those arent their areas of expertise?How does it impact the black community, especially in a world where misinformation is rampant? (Nick Cannon, Joe Louis, Wilt Chamberlain, Richard Nixon, Leah Wright Riguer, Jesse Owens, J Cole, Killer Mike, Alf Landon, Sammy Davis Jr. NoName, The Loneliness of The Black Republican, The Ohio State University, All Pro Chicken, Brady Keys) Love the content? Support for $1/month on https://patreon.com/intelexualmedia Sources, essays, exclusive videos, a podcast, reading lists, and much more are available ON PATREON.