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John McWhorter – Inside the Ibram X. Kendi Collapse

Jun 14, 2024
Linguist and author John McWhorter discusses Trump's conviction, sensible border regulation, and the collapse of Ibram X. Kendi's research center. They explore the willful incomprehension towards Byron Donalds, the outdated speech by Joe Biden at Morehouse, and the end of the woke moment.
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  • The downfall of Ibram X. Kendi's research center may signal the decline of the wokeness trend.
  • President Biden's speech at Morehouse College was criticized for its outdated focus on racial struggle.

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Biden's Speech at Morehouse College

During his commencement address at Morehouse College, President Biden reminded the graduates of the challenges faced by African Americans, urging them to work twice as hard and implying that racial disparities still exist. His speech was critiqued as being out of touch with the current reality and perpetuating outdated narratives about race and opportunity.

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