Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
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Takeaways
- ❖Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott publicly shared racist DMs, reframing DEI as 'duly elected incumbent and definitely earned it' to counter critics.
- ❖TLC's Chilli clarified she is not a MAGA supporter, attributing a repost of a Michelle Obama conspiracy video to an accidental thumb swipe, despite records showing donations to Trump-aligned groups.
- ❖Nick Cannon declared his support for Donald Trump, agreeing with Amber Rose's assertion that Democrats do not care about people of color.
- ❖Kirsten Bradford, a Black woman with multiple degrees, described being unemployed for two years and ghosted by military recruiters, reflecting high unemployment rates for Black women.
- ❖Georgia Republicans revived and passed a bill specifically targeting five counties led by Black women District Attorneys, using procedural maneuvers after initial defeat.
- ❖A study suggests HBCU attendance is linked to improved brain health and cognitive performance in later life, highlighting the benefits of culturally affirming spaces.
- ❖Brother Nuri Muhammad argues that strong marriages are the cornerstone of nation-building and that 'plantation psychosis' hinders Black love and family formation.
Insights
1Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's Response to Racist Attacks
Mayor Brandon Scott publicly exposed racist and threatening messages he received via DMs, including being called a 'criminal kingpin.' He used this moment to redefine DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as 'duly elected incumbent and definitely earned it,' challenging critics who struggle to accept Black leadership.
On March 27th, Brandon Scott posted screenshots to Instagram exposing slurs, attacks, and accusations... Scott used the movement to flip the narrative on critics targeting DEI, redefining it as duly elected incumbent and definitely earned it.
2Chilli's Backpedaling on MAGA Support
TLC singer Rosanda 'Chilli' Thomas clarified she is not a Donald Trump supporter, stating she accidentally reposted a conspiracy video about Michelle Obama due to being 'not very computer savvy' and accidentally hitting a repost button. However, critics found records of her previous donations to Trump-aligned organizations like Winred, Never Surrender Incorporated, and the Trump National Committee JFC.
TLC singer Rosanda Chile Thomas is clarifying that she is not a supporter of President Donald Trump and that she accidentally reposted a conspiracy video about former first lady Michelle Obama... critics then did some digging and discovered the singer previously donated to MAGA aligned organizations during Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
3Nick Cannon's Endorsement of Donald Trump
Nick Cannon publicly declared his support for Donald Trump on his web talk show, 'Big Drive,' agreeing with guest Amber Rose's claim that Democrats do not care about people of color. Cannon also stated that Democrats are 'the party of the KKK' and that Trump was 'by far the better option' for Black people, citing his actions and pardons.
Black entertainer Nick Cannon is also getting some backlash after he declares his support for Donald Trump... He took a drive around town with his guest Amber Rose, who said Democrats don't care about people of color and Republicans do. To which Canon replied, 'I agree 100%.' He also made statements that the Democrats are the party of the KKK.
4Educated Black Woman's Unemployment Struggle and Military Rejection
Kirsten Bradford, a Dallas-based professional with an associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree, has been unemployed for nearly two years. She attempted to enlist in the Air Force and Navy, but recruiters repeatedly 'ghosted' her. Her story highlights the disproportionately high unemployment rate for Black women (7.1%) and the challenges of finding work despite qualifications, even in the military.
I've been unemployed for almost two years. I have an associates degree in science, a bachelor's degree in communication and technology, and a master's in business. And I am unemployed... Do you know the recruiter ghosted me?
5Georgia Bill Targeting Black Women District Attorneys
Georgia Republicans revived and passed a bill (Senate Bill 573) that changes district attorney elections to non-partisan in five specific counties: Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton. All five counties are led by Black women District Attorneys. The bill, initially defeated, was reintroduced using procedural tactics (stripping language from another bill) with minimal substantive changes, demonstrating a targeted effort against Black female prosecutors, particularly Fani Willis.
A Georgia Republican wanted to create nonpartisan district attorney elections in all counties... Senate Bill 573... would apply to Fulton DAB Gwynet Cobb and Clayton counties just those five northern counties in Georgia... Oh, black women are the district attorneys in all five.
6HBCU Attendance Linked to Improved Brain Health
A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed data from over 1900 Black adults and found that those who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) showed better memory and cognitive performance around age 62 compared to peers who attended predominantly white institutions. This suggests that culturally affirming educational spaces can promote and protect cognitive health.
A new study links H.B.CU attendance to improved brain health... the study found that those who attended H.B.CU showed better memory and cognitive performance around age 62 compared to their peers.
7The Role of Black Love and Marriage in Nation Building
Brother Nuri Muhammad emphasizes that strong marriages are the 'cornerstone of all nation building,' asserting that 'we'll never get the hood right until we get the home right.' He attributes the low marriage rates among Black women to 'plantation psychosis' and a 'negative genetic memory' from slavery, where marriage was outlawed and Black families were intentionally destabilized. He advocates for a 'God-centered divine formula for love' over transactional Western models.
Where there are no strong marriages, you cannot have strong families. Where there are no strong families, you cannot have a strong community. And without strong communities, you cannot have a strong nation. So marriage becomes the cornerstone of all nation building... 94% of the decisions that we make as a people in the current time are rooted in plantation life.
Key Concepts
Plantation Psychosis / Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome
This model suggests that a significant portion (94%) of decisions made by Black people today are rooted in the psychological and social conditioning of plantation life and slavery, rather than pre-kidnapping African culture. This historical trauma impacts various aspects, including the current challenges in Black marriage rates, which were historically outlawed.
Cornerstone of Nation Building (Marriage)
The concept, attributed to Minister Louis Farrakhan, posits that strong marriages lead to strong families, which in turn build strong communities, and ultimately a strong nation. Therefore, addressing marital and relationship issues within the Black community is fundamental to collective progress and empowerment.
Lessons
- Employers should manually review applications and respond to emails from qualified candidates, as automated systems and AI may be disproportionately filtering out Black professionals.
- Black communities should prioritize exercising voting power in state and local elections to counter legislative attacks and elect officials who protect their interests, particularly in statewide offices like Governor and Attorney General.
- Individuals should cultivate self-love and prioritize personal well-being (e.g., fitness, faith) as a foundation for healthy relationships and resilience against external challenges, as demonstrated by Kirsten Bradford.
Notable Moments
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott publicly exposes racist DMs and redefines DEI.
This moment highlights the overt racism faced by Black leaders and Scott's strategic use of the platform to counter anti-DEI narratives.
Chilli's explanation for reposting a Michelle Obama conspiracy video vs. her donation records.
This illustrates the tension between public image, personal political leanings, and the scrutiny faced by Black public figures regarding their political affiliations.
Kirsten Bradford's viral story of unemployment and military rejection.
Her experience brings to light the severe and often invisible economic barriers faced by highly educated Black women, even in sectors like the military.
Georgia Republicans' procedural maneuver to pass a bill targeting Black women DAs.
This demonstrates sophisticated legislative tactics used to undermine the political power of specific demographic groups, highlighting the importance of understanding state-level politics.
Brother Nuri Muhammad's discussion on 'plantation psychosis' and Black marriage.
This offers a deep historical and psychological framework for understanding contemporary challenges in Black relationships and emphasizes the spiritual and communal importance of marriage.
Quotes
"He says the backlash reflects a deeper reality that some still struggle to accept how elections work, especially when a black leader wins and governs unapologetically."
"Democrats don't care about black people and they don't care about people they don't care about people of color."
"I honestly don't think he's racist. I think he's Trumpist."
"You feel so safe and welcomed in those spaces because they're not looking at you like you're black. They're not looking at you like you're looking like you one of us. YOU ONE OF US. WHY? GANG GANG. YOU GANG. You an American. You gang."
"I would love it if employers could just look put their own eyes on the applications that automated automated and AI systems are disqualifying people for. Please look at those resumes. Please answer those emails because we're being filtered out and we're more than qualified and ready to work."
"Where there are no strong marriages, you cannot have strong families. Where there are no strong families, you cannot have a strong community. And without strong communities, you cannot have a strong nation. So marriage becomes the cornerstone of all nation building."
"Yesterday it was against the law for a black man to marry a black woman. Now today we almost got to make a law to get him to do it."
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