This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD reacts to the news about of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah State University. They analyze Kirk's controversial stances on gun control, empathy, and his history of inflammatory remarks against black and minority communities. The conversation extends to the hypocrisy of public sympathy, the rise in political violence, and the systemically violent issues which plague American society
In this week's installment of This Week In White Supremacy, the conversation was driven by recent events that have shaken the nation. The discussion, hosted by Jasiri, Saïd, and Miracle, revolved around the complexities of current political violence, the responsibilities of cultural commentators, and the powerful, often painful echoes of history.
The podcast begins with a reflection on a significant, tragic event: the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing commentator. The hosts, acknowledging the circumstances surrounding Kirk’s beliefs and statements, examined the polarized reactions his death elicited. For Jasiri and Miracle, this was an opportunity to consider the differing perceptions of violence, empathy, and accountability when viewed through lenses shaped by race politics.
Miracle’s powerful analysis draws a direct line from past racial violence to contemporary media narratives. She points out how certain communities, particularly Black and Brown ones, are conditioned to expect violence. This expectation affects societal reactions to events like Kirk’s death, where there's an inclination to sanitize and defend even the most severe actions of white individuals in mainstream narratives.
As the episode wrapped up, the conversation came back to the heart of 1Hood’s mission: unity and collective action. In the face of violence and division, 1HOOD calls for communities to work together to foster peace, understanding, and resilience reminding listeners of the power of collaboration and the importance of working toward a future where empathy and justice prevail.