ICYMI Did These Influencers Build a “Plantation Fitness”?
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May 24, 2025 Zach Stafford, a journalist and Tony Award-winning producer, joins hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay to discuss the purchase of a Texas farmhouse by influencers Jalen Noble and Monet McMichael. This property, built in 1850, raises questions about its historical ties to slavery. The trio explores the responsibility of owners to honor history and the public's backlash over insensitive renovations. Discussions also delve into the complex relationship dynamics between the influencers and the broader implications of cultural memory in today's social landscape.
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Plantation Fire Symbolism
- The Nottoway Plantation fire ignited complex reactions including celebrations as a form of reckoning with its slavery history.- Locals felt justified as the plantation ignored the enslaved people's history and presented a whitewashed image.
Jalen's Playful Dismissal
- Jalen Noble humorously dismisses comments linking his guest house to slavery.- His playful responses contrast with the serious history suggested by the property's age and style.
Language Evokes Slavery History
- Real estate language like 'main house' carries historical weight linked to slavery and plantations.- Using outdated terminology without context can evoke painful associations in Black viewers.