If you missed it, comedian Larry Wilmore concluded his remarks at last night’s White House Correspondents Dinner by saying “my [N-word]” in reference to Obama. This has caused a stir today. We, of course, would not want a controversy to pass without getting the thoughts of Van Jones and Touré. Jones was not happy.
Not that I've been asked to do so recently. But I will never appear on any program with @larrywilmore as a host. #Disgraceful #NerdProm
— Van Jones (@VanJones68) May 1, 2016
Comics tell jokes – some funny; some not. But nobody (not even black comic) should call POTUS "my n-word." #NotCool #NerdProm
— Van Jones (@VanJones68) May 1, 2016
Touré, on the other hand, was totally fine with it.
I have zero problems with Larry Wilmore saying “Barry, you did it, my nigga!” He can say it and he meant it as high praise and it was funny.
— Touré (@Toure) May 1, 2016
The N-word police are somethin. I don’t have the right to tell another Black person how they can/can't relate to nigga. It’s their choice.
— Touré (@Toure) May 1, 2016
The WHCD, which is about comedy/mockey/roasting, is surely a place where a Black comic could say my nigga to Obama.
— Touré (@Toure) May 1, 2016
@castronyc We absolutely have a double standard and it’s righteous. Black people can use nigga, white people can’t & that’s not problematic.
— Touré (@Toure) May 1, 2016
Ok, ok, I think we’ve heard enough. You get the point. After a while, Touré’s lectures get repetitive and boring.
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