This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD talks the ongoing chaos of the latest U.S.military “excursions” in Iran, the tension between rising state-controlled media and real journalism in America, and the tumultuous terrain of privilege and power between the Black culture and corrupt corporate capitalism.
America has always been described as an "experiment," a term that seems eerily fitting given the current state of affairs. The reality is, America’s narrative of success has long been plagued by a tendency to overlook its more nefarious undercurrents—underpinnings of bravado, boasting, and, oftentimes, ignorance about the consequences of decisions made at the top.
The latest military “excursions” and political gaffes spell confusion and concern, particularly amongst those considering America as a bastion of democracy and leadership. A central theme of the ongoing chaos is the bold moves by former President Donald Trump, whose policies and decisions appear to be more akin to a board game rather than a strategy impacting millions of lives.
Simultaneously, Black culture and voices are navigating their space within this whirlwind. Recently, a story unraveled around Jack Harlow, a white rapper whose claims of getting “blacker” fueled controversy. His attempt to dive deeper into Black music while sidestepping critical cultural nuances underscores the lingering complexities of cultural appropriation and authenticity. It sparked conversations about the presence—or absence—of Black voices in spaces where they should matter most.