What happened to the white pontoon people in Montgomery would have happened to George Zimmerman or the McMichael boys had they tried it near a boatload of Black people That's why racists always try to isolate us from our community. My latest in @thenation.com
The lesson of the events at the Montgomery Riverwalk is that when Black people see something, we do something
Great article! Absolutely dying over “Ja’Michael Phelps”!
Thx, bec so well put, "I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to call what was essentially a mini race riot “joyful,” but I took a lot of joy from watching the fracas." As someone who won't even watch 🤼♂️&🥊 bec of the violence, i found myself intrigued, rooting 4 the good guys & relieved at the outcome.
The only flaw in this piece is that the swimmer should rightly be referred to as "Sharkus Garvey."
omg you’re here i searched your name and didn’t find you 😭
I feel like this is like when all your squad mates come to your rescue in the Mass Effect 3 shore leave dlc.
Among all the nightmarish "…but" instances, there stands this absolute gem: 'I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to call what was essentially a mini race riot “joyful,” but…' 🔥 🏆
What an opening line. We're so lucky to have you writing for us Elie. Thank you as always sir.
legitimately lol'd at 'Ja’Michael Phelps' lmao - terrific piece, elie.