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nosmaMar 27, 2016

First of all the movie title makes me uncomfortable because a movie called 'dear black people' would probably offend me before i have even watched it even if it was a comedy. Seconldy the movie is just not funny it just randomly stumbles overFirst of all the movie title makes me uncomfortable because a movie called 'dear black people' would probably offend me before i have even watched it even if it was a comedy. Seconldy the movie is just not funny it just randomly stumbles over sensitive issues and terrible sterotypes. I knew she wasn't going to let the 'weave' comment go. Isn't the weave thing just tired now? Then the white girl saying she wants her black boyfriend's big black manhood? Seriously? Two thumbs down. A younger audience might look past the prejudice, but the movie is still dull and incredibly slow.… Expand

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MargateBuffNov 1, 2014

This is some of the worst crap I've ever seen -- suffocatingly dull, absolutely devoid of wit, poorly acted and scripted by amateurs. The direction -- what the camera chooses to see -- is so static and uninventive that you'd think it was shotThis is some of the worst crap I've ever seen -- suffocatingly dull, absolutely devoid of wit, poorly acted and scripted by amateurs. The direction -- what the camera chooses to see -- is so static and uninventive that you'd think it was shot by a high school student working on a shoestring budget.

The New York Times of course gave it a rave review, which tells you how far the newspaper is willing to go in order to suck up to political correctness and seem hip. As for users, the reviewers are either too young or too stupid to understand what constitutes good satire. Check out the film "Putney Swope" for comparison.… Expand

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estaajustaaOct 22, 2014

I was really excited to watch “Dear White People” because there would finally was be a film that would spark a discussion on race. I love how the film focuses on issues of not only race but sexual orientation, and general stereotyping asI was really excited to watch “Dear White People” because there would finally was be a film that would spark a discussion on race. I love how the film focuses on issues of not only race but sexual orientation, and general stereotyping as well. Throughout the movie, a lot of great topics were touched, but I feel that the delivery was very poor and the story-line was a little confusing. At the end of watching the movie, I’m sad to say that, I questioned what the ultimate message was. Yes, the movie did touch on many issues on race but I wish that they would have focused more on why these issues exist and how we can solve the problem. I appreciate the humor throughout the movie but I feel that this movie seemed to be making fun of black issues rather than coming from a more serious approach. At the end of the movie, even as a black woman, I felt racism wasn't a serious reality for most and instead it’s something “funny”. Many may disagree that the movie should have gone deeper and focused more on the struggles of racism, from a more serious approach, so that viewers could leave the theaters more willing for a change. It’s up to you to watch the film and see if you agree with this statement or not.… Expand

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OkaiApr 7, 2018

Unfulfilled potential. Trailer was the best part. 3 stars cuz she’s got nice eyes and decent acting.
I’m a minority and this movie is awful and offensive. Narcissistic privileged girl who gets a pass as a character bc her skin is darker thanUnfulfilled potential. Trailer was the best part. 3 stars cuz she’s got nice eyes and decent acting.
I’m a minority and this movie is awful and offensive. Narcissistic privileged girl who gets a pass as a character bc her skin is darker than the usual overly, self important pretentious c**t.

I like the idea, and fresh perspective, and maybe sometimes things have to be offensive to get attention, but drawing racial lines is too easy. For example, instead of saying ‘dear white people’ which instantly calls out a battle invitation, how about ‘love, black people’ This will get your messages put in a more positive tone, and being directed towards everyone outside of your own group including other minorities and just plain ignorant people, whole saying this is my perspective instead of saying you and this specific group and it’s perspective is the problem. Because by doing this you are than just being just as racist against white people, by overgeneralizing… Expand

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St3ph3n101Oct 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve only watched part way through season one, and all I see is a cliche and racial stereotypes. Also it’s a show that generalises white people and make them out as racist pigs. It brought up some good points and it wasn’t for the writers trying to draw people in with drama and sex, the show could be actually a decent show if they work it out and make it factual. Because the only good points brought up so far are that they complain and hardly talk about what they like.… Expand

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ArturosSep 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big waste of time, just another woke racist garbage show against the white people.… Expand

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mcleanman36Nov 29, 2021

Pure propaganda this is not worth your time it is just horrible in any and every way you could possibly think.

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JagMazMay 20, 2018

It's just distasteful... There's not much else you can say. The acting is okay. Writing is okay in terms of construct but not of content. Wouldn't watch it unless you're a SJW wanting some brownie points for yourself. It's just silly.

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aamerkastoffFeb 9, 2017

It could have been a good movie that recognized the ridiculous identity politics on college campuses, the hate-filled propaganda pushed forth by old angry leftist professors, and the students who are just trying to get areal education in anIt could have been a good movie that recognized the ridiculous identity politics on college campuses, the hate-filled propaganda pushed forth by old angry leftist professors, and the students who are just trying to get areal education in an environment more concerned with safe spaces, banning free speech that disagrees with leftist ideology, and bubbles than education, free thought, or free speech... but no it was mostly a propaganda film about how White people are stupid, entitled, and evil. They even make fun of the educated Black people who do not act "Back" enough.… Expand

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AntonioBernardoFeb 16, 2017

Racist movie, racist director. Hate-filled propaganda towards white people.
Dull and devoid of humor.
Instead of bringing people together, it keeps opening wounds.

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maxmckay71Feb 10, 2017

Instead of bringing people together it becomes the most racist thing out there. MLK's dream is dead in this movie. There is no attempt to even bring folks together. There honestly shouldn't be a color. There is no us vs them outsideInstead of bringing people together it becomes the most racist thing out there. MLK's dream is dead in this movie. There is no attempt to even bring folks together. There honestly shouldn't be a color. There is no us vs them outside someone wanting there to be. Those claiming to fight racism in America usually are some of the most closeted racists of all. Seriously the director tweeting "F**K white people" after Trump won kinda says it all.… Expand

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LeZeeSep 29, 2016

Is it about the student politics or racism?

Actually, I don't understand this film, I mean the story, what it intended to tell us. Maybe it's for Americans only. I thought it could be some underrated cool comedy, but what I just saw wasIs it about the student politics or racism?

Actually, I don't understand this film, I mean the story, what it intended to tell us. Maybe it's for Americans only. I thought it could be some underrated cool comedy, but what I just saw was definitely not expected. I kind of felt it was a student politics and if it stayed like that way I would have had no problem. But they said it is a comedy and I did not get any, in between it became a racism thing. I never understood this American racism, why they're making it so complicated. Especially the condition of the US is not looking good right now and this film pours a more oil to it. I'm neither white nor black or an American, and sorry I did not find it a good film. Even more, I don't get, how a television series is getting ready to follow-up it. So no offense for those who liked it, seems I'm in a wrong place. I just rated and reviewed what I felt it deserves, other than that I'm not against the film. I'm out of here!

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MarcioCavalcantFeb 11, 2017

Racist, ignorant and distasteful! If anyone actually trully believes "white people can't be victims of racism" as they said in the movie, said person should (and would, in any minimally developed country) be criminally prosecuted, because...Racist, ignorant and distasteful! If anyone actually trully believes "white people can't be victims of racism" as they said in the movie, said person should (and would, in any minimally developed country) be criminally prosecuted, because... GUESS WHAT? SAID PERSON JUST COMMITED RACISM.… Expand

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JonEh21May 4, 2018

Trash, this isn't about expressing the point of view of the colored Americans, this is about dividing people even further. Do we make a Dear Black People from the Chinese next? Or maybe Dear Asian people from the Jewish? ...Such garbage, I'mTrash, this isn't about expressing the point of view of the colored Americans, this is about dividing people even further. Do we make a Dear Black People from the Chinese next? Or maybe Dear Asian people from the Jewish? ...Such garbage, I'm so ashamed.… Expand

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joegernautAug 7, 2019

why is it that BLACK people can say anything but White people can't say anything ? Too keep us as a people divided . Stop the HATE and STOP SHOWS like this that promote the hate. just be cause it's from a Black point of view it IS STILL RACIST !

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TheRedTomahawkSep 21, 2018

Racist show,only something that can be seen by insane leftist and victim based ideologs. It literally shows people being disgusting at each other because they slept with the wrong race. And guess what the wrong race was. Yeha not black,white.Racist show,only something that can be seen by insane leftist and victim based ideologs. It literally shows people being disgusting at each other because they slept with the wrong race. And guess what the wrong race was. Yeha not black,white. This is disgusting.… Expand

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View2akillMar 8, 2015

Rubbish. Yet another angry Black, get back at Whitie, piece of propaganda. It was annoying in it's delivery and sophomoric in it's depth of characters. Stereotypical racist (Black superiority) Drama with very little comedy. I want myRubbish. Yet another angry Black, get back at Whitie, piece of propaganda. It was annoying in it's delivery and sophomoric in it's depth of characters. Stereotypical racist (Black superiority) Drama with very little comedy. I want my money back. My girlfriend (Black) wanted it turned off after 15 minutes, we went through the entire torturous experience thinking there might be some comedy. It's Garbage.… Expand

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SladeDariusJun 26, 2020

race baiting. Its a joke that has gotten even less funny as time goes on. Hilarious ironically

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Dragonfly44Nov 27, 2017

Quite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distasteful.

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WhySoSerious54Sep 14, 2015

A clearly racist and stereotyped movie against white people. Turn the title around and put Black instead of white and everybody would be up in arms. But its ok if other races do it. I for one am about being equal to all and not stereotypingA clearly racist and stereotyped movie against white people. Turn the title around and put Black instead of white and everybody would be up in arms. But its ok if other races do it. I for one am about being equal to all and not stereotyping anyone. This is a good example of why we are still so far apart with being an equal society with junk like this. By the way I'm black.… Expand

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ChadTylerMar 17, 2017

Just more racist garbage against white people. I'll be waiting for "Dear black people" that's the movie that needs to be made. The director is some lowlife racist that couldn't make a good film to save his worthless life.

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TVJerryOct 30, 2014

The trailer for this film (click on the link below) looks like a sassy sendup on stereotypes. As happens sometimes, those are the only 2 1/2 minutes of comedy in the film. The rest takes a satirical, but serious look at racial dynamics,The trailer for this film (click on the link below) looks like a sassy sendup on stereotypes. As happens sometimes, those are the only 2 1/2 minutes of comedy in the film. The rest takes a satirical, but serious look at racial dynamics, college politics and personal relationships. It's set at a fictional college where residential hall rivalries cause conflict. Surprisingly, in all the cultural discussion, there's a positive subplot about gay issues. The performances are genuine, but writer/director Justin Simien holds too tightly to his messages, which gives the dialogue too much didactic weight. Young people might enjoy the MTV-tinged drama, but don't go expecting lots of laffs.… Expand

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SeriousrevweiwNov 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie ways a hge inspiration for me. After watching this masterpiece, i went out and punched every white cop in twon. Spoilers the movie is racist.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMar 8, 2015

A very sharp and witty take on race relations on a college campus. A few characters may be cliched, but the film is done in such a way you just don't mind. B+

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PlumCrazyPurpleOct 22, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beginning of the movie was excellent because it very quickly and efficiently gave a large amount of backstory without coddling the viewer. I felt that the early scenes of the movie was where the movie was the strongest. As a viewer It was easy for me to understand the plights of each of the four main characters on which the movie was focused on. All of the actors performances were full of emotion and feeling, everyone carried their own. As someone who doesn't pay as much attention as he probably should to issues of discrimination and prejudice, this film portrayed, and introduced a variety of issues in a way that I was able to quickly grasp and understand. Instead of blatantly stating what part of Black culture that a character was supposed to represent, the film used context and imagery to achieve the same message. The bread and butter of the film was showing the interactions and experiences that people of certain groups and orientations go through and what they feel during these events. The film was also very friendly in its presentation and did not at all during any moment, come off as preachy or oppressive. However, I thought that it was perhaps a little too friendly. Instead of taking the opportunity to enlighten the viewer on some issues the movie read more like a safe and formulaic story. The plot line was also a bit hard to follow because the story felt so much like simple life events. Thats not to say that it was bad, its just not the usual overstimulating action flick that I would usually go see. In conclusion, the movie was great, the actors were on point, the cinematography was quirky, and the story was educational for me but I somehow expected to see a more provocative film. It was a movie that I strongly recommend you go see in theaters but I don't recommend that you buy on DVD.… Expand

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OneYoungstaOct 20, 2014

Definitely funny, poignant and just plain 'On Time'. Go see it!
It perfectly captures the racial era we are currently in and if you've gone to a university as a person of color you can definitely relate.

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Eon2323Jun 17, 2015

Its wit and smart direction as well as its relevant topic is what makes this film so essential to watch. The film's writing is superb as well as the acting. But what really resonates is its overall message and themes that become almostIts wit and smart direction as well as its relevant topic is what makes this film so essential to watch. The film's writing is superb as well as the acting. But what really resonates is its overall message and themes that become almost unbearable to sit through - yet, its necessary.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJan 13, 2015

It's a nice little movie.

While the narrative is a bit of a mess, "Dear White People" is an enjoyable experience. It is about as politically important as marshmallow topping but is fun to watch.

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jrodfilmsOct 26, 2014

one of the best films of the year so far. not a perfect film, and not the best of all time. but this should go down as a must see movie, now more than ever.

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TandisOct 21, 2014

Prior to watching this movie I was already convinced that it was going to be hilarious and I would enjoy watching it. Showing up to the movie theater at Century City I was surprised to see that there weren't as many people that I would havePrior to watching this movie I was already convinced that it was going to be hilarious and I would enjoy watching it. Showing up to the movie theater at Century City I was surprised to see that there weren't as many people that I would have expected, however, this was most likely because I went to catch the late showing on Sunday night. Not surprisingly, I did in fact enjoy the movie. Personally, I think it was clever, motivational, funny and educational all at the same time. I have to admit that although it was not my favorite movie of all time, I enjoyed watching a unique movie which did not use the typical cliché tricks to make a movie interesting.

I believe that the purpose of this movie was to show that there are many ways of being an activist. There are several ways you can speak up and be creative. The point is that everyone's story and situation is different, and everyone experiences life differently and act based on those occurrences or understandings. Overall, I enjoyed watching a movie that showed that it is okay to fight for the same thing in different ways; in the end it is the goal that matters the most.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 9, 2014

A bitingly satirical, superbly written offering about racial relations and identity in modern-day America, unafraid to expose the cynicism and hypocrisy often tied up in these issues. The movie gets in your face but does so without ever goingA bitingly satirical, superbly written offering about racial relations and identity in modern-day America, unafraid to expose the cynicism and hypocrisy often tied up in these issues. The movie gets in your face but does so without ever going over the top or becoming preachy in delivering its message. Easily one of the best -- and most overlooked -- releases of 2014.… Expand

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NerdConsultantAug 7, 2015

Dear White People is a really frank and relevant look a race politics that offers very few easy answers and has several layers which i believe a re watch will only highlight further. this is backed up with an excellent cast, great charactersDear White People is a really frank and relevant look a race politics that offers very few easy answers and has several layers which i believe a re watch will only highlight further. this is backed up with an excellent cast, great characters and writing that really offers no easy answers. it wasn't the film I was entirely expecting but that's what made it really good. if you want a smart Challenging film I would recommend this one.… Expand

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elle_cloveOct 22, 2014

The indie film, Dear White People highlights an image that most non-white, college educated, ethnicities has seen their life. The image of walking into a college campus setting and see the abundance of blonde hair and blue eyes. AutomaticallyThe indie film, Dear White People highlights an image that most non-white, college educated, ethnicities has seen their life. The image of walking into a college campus setting and see the abundance of blonde hair and blue eyes. Automatically may have someone with darker hue skin feel as if they are in the wrong setting. Ethnic diversity is no longer hiding in the background but diversity holds place in front of our eyes. Dear White People is a reminder of things that I do, Hispanics are said to hardly leave tip and I sometimes do not. I try to justify why I tip a certain amount of money due to the service I was provided. I have once tipped of large amount so that I won’t be judged as a typical Hispanic that does not leave tip money.
Dear White People highlights the importance of millennial to recognize opportunities we have and to use them properly to propel towards equality for all races. Although millennial do have the fortune of having technological support, it is important to understand that we also have to keep focus on issues that are relevant to our generation. As a generation of millennial, we must act upon unequal treatments that affect our generation. We must commit and not become distracted with the fast-pace technological life and focus on what truly matters to us. We must discuss, and use our generation’s gift, technology, with each other and not at each other in regards to equal treatment.… Expand

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JE61Nov 16, 2014

Entertaining, well written and very relevant with interesting character development.. I guess we aren't living in a post-racial world after all. You should see this film. It makes you laugh and makes you think.

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MelancholicAlcMar 16, 2015

Much has been said about the good parts of DWP, I do have some minor nitpicks with it. All in all, DWP is pretty bland, for what is really going on in America. The survival rate for encountering a traffic cop is now at 50-50. DWP doesn'tMuch has been said about the good parts of DWP, I do have some minor nitpicks with it. All in all, DWP is pretty bland, for what is really going on in America. The survival rate for encountering a traffic cop is now at 50-50. DWP doesn't address that at all. There's an lack of clever one liners about the white - black thing
Also, DWP does a poor job of explaining "blacks can be prejudiced, but they can't be racist".
A better way of putting that would be: Blacks can never enjoy white privilege.
And DWP does a poor job of addressing the "Racism is over because of Obama" hypocrisy. As long as whites are still 99 percent of all doctors, lawyers, bankers and wealth and income, racisims isn't over.

Having said that, DWP is a cleverly constructed film, with something to say, which mixes personal storylines well with the larger message. It's funny to everyone except to Angry Whites aka racists.

The acting, directing, script, cinematography etc. etc. is superb.
I would have like more Ebony and Ivy witticisms, I really missed those.… Expand

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wornoutspinesMay 17, 2015

I was first exposed to Dear White People by its trailer. The trailer was so promising it put the movie to a much higher level of expectation than it actually is so it could have only been a slight disappoint. The film is smart, punchy, andI was first exposed to Dear White People by its trailer. The trailer was so promising it put the movie to a much higher level of expectation than it actually is so it could have only been a slight disappoint. The film is smart, punchy, and funny, for a film about racism and racial tensions.

The preppy college setting screams for an amazing story about racial tensions and racism. The black characters that the film follows - Coco the girl who wants to be white, Lionel the awkward gay guy that doesn't quite fit in, Troy who fits in but isn’t quite himself, and the infamous Sam who is basically a modern day activist with a secret boyfriend - are actually good archetypes of nowadays college educated black people because they are all unique if not for the color of their skin.

With this basis Simien delivered an interesting film about racial tensions between blacks and whites without shaming or blaming one of the two parties involved. But the film sort of feels like a fluff piece that didn’t really dive deep into the subject. The white characters are mostly stereotypical, they are the same to be honest, arrogant, and entitled. The film quickly becomes more about about finding one’s identity and western society in general than racial tensions. Maybe, that’s the point, one of the message behind it is that racial tensions stems from the way our society is, with whites liking the black cultures but not its people? I don’t really know but at least Dear White People is a good conversation starter.

As for the actors, I mean the ones with layers to their characters, they gave a stellar performance. Tessa Thompson portrayed a riveting Sam with talent, wit and insolence. And Tyler James Williams was probably the easiest character to relate to, he likes what he likes and doesn’t try to change who he is.

For a first film Dear White People is interesting and if the trailer hadn’t been so good I probably would have been in awe after watching it. @wornoutspines… Expand

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thedanknessApr 22, 2016

couldnt ask for a better film!

im off to make my own movie called 'Dear Black People', where we exercise our criticisms of the black community through a mixture of wit and thought-provoking imagery. One such example would be the riots,couldnt ask for a better film!

im off to make my own movie called 'Dear Black People', where we exercise our criticisms of the black community through a mixture of wit and thought-provoking imagery. One such example would be the riots, either US or UK ones, where we challenge, why must these black people steal and loot so? We also point out that blacks kill and rape white people everyday, disproportional to what demogrpahic studies would expect, oh, no, have i? Yes, i've lost you, thumbs down, thats too much reality for me, you racist!… Expand

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IsYouWokeBoyMay 21, 2022

I came expecting a great comedy based on the average score left by the "critics". It's labeled a comedy so I was hoping for something funny, similar to White Men Can't Jump or White Chicks but what I watched was a drab racist drama.

A fewI came expecting a great comedy based on the average score left by the "critics". It's labeled a comedy so I was hoping for something funny, similar to White Men Can't Jump or White Chicks but what I watched was a drab racist drama.

A few direct quotes from the movie;

"what's wrong is he afraid letting the negroes gather in groups might start a little rebellion on his plantation? Well you tell him from me he should be."

"Dear white people in a shocking reversal using the term African American is borderline racist now. It turns out if you're too worried about political correctness to say black odds are you secretly want to call us ****

While I do laugh at the comedic jabs thrown at woke liberal idiots over their "covert" woke nonsense policies and naming conventions that do **** all to help anyone of color this just wasn't all that funny.… Expand

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