MSNBC host Joy Reid said on her show “The Readout” Wednesday that Republicans oppose diversity, equity and inclusion programs because they “can’t stand black people.” Ta.
Discussing the Baltimore Bridge collapse, Mr. Reed said: “DEI did it,” tweeted a Republican congressional candidate in Florida. And the right-wing blue check account, boosted in the past by Elon Musk, told its 267,000 followers, “Baltimore’s DEI mayor comments on Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, it’s going to be a big deal.” “I guess so,” he tweeted, blowing a dog whistle, as he walked straight past. bad. Please prepare accordingly. ” The post included a clip of Brandon Scott, the black mayor of Baltimore. ”
She continued, “I can’t believe I even have to say this. In 2020, Brandon Scott was elected with 70% of the vote in a city that is 61% Black. Right-wing logic. Given that, recruiting diversity would have been extremely difficult.” Caucasian. Of course, that’s what they want, and white Christian men may be the only ones who have this. ”
Reid added: “At this point, it’s clear what DEI means, right? It refers to black people. That’s why the right complained about critical race theory. Unlike in the so-called good old days, , it’s no longer fashionable to be openly racist in America. So calling a black mayor a DEI mayor has a point. So say what you want. I can’t stand black people. Yo. Okay. I heard you.”
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