Joy Reid cautions Black voters about Amber Rose: ‘She is not even Black’

Joy Reid cautions Black voters about Amber Rose: ‘She is not even Black’. Rose, a former reality TV star, spoke at the Republican National Convention, praising Trump and his supporters for their inclusivity and love. However, Reid questioned Rose’s credibility, citing her previous statements downplaying her Blackness and her career built on Black culture.

Reid’s comments came during a segment on her show, where she discussed Rose’s speech at the convention. Reid noted that while Rose may have a large following, her endorsement of Trump may not resonate with Black voters. “I’m dubious that this will work,” Reid said, referring to Rose’s ability to recruit Black voters for Trump.

Reid’s skepticism is rooted in Rose’s complicated history with her own Blackness. In the past, Rose has stated that she does not consider herself a Black woman, instead identifying as biracial. This has led some to accuse her of trying to downplay her Blackness and profit from Black culture without fully embracing it.

“I’m no politician and I don’t wanna be, but I do care about the truth, and the truth is that the media has lied to us about Donald Trump,” Rose said.

Reid also pointed out that Rose’s career has been built on Black culture, including her relationship with rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and her appearances on BET. “Her whole career is based on Black culture,” Reid said. “She used to be on a show on BET, that’s the reason most people know who she is.”

Rose responded to Reid’s comments on social media, identifying as biracial and refusing to invalidate her white father. “I’ve never said I wasn’t Black, I said I identify as biracial,” Rose posted on X. “I’m not going to invalidate my white father to make you feel more comfortable. Stop being a race baiter, your president does enough race baiting for all of us.”

The exchange highlights the complexities of race and identity in political discourse. While Rose may identify as biracial, her endorsement of Trump has been met with skepticism by some in the Black community. Trump has a history of making racist comments and perpetuating harmful stereotypes, which has led many to question his commitment to inclusivity and love.

Despite this, Trump has been trying to build support among Black voters, citing his economic policies and criminal justice reform efforts. However, his efforts have been met with skepticism by many in the Black community, who see his actions as performative and lacking in substance.

In the end, the exchange between Reid and Rose highlights the importance of critical thinking and research in political discourse. While endorsements can be powerful, they must be considered in the context of a candidate’s policies and actions. Black voters, in particular, must be cautious of attempts to co-opt their culture and exploit their votes. By doing their own research and staying informed, Black voters can make informed decisions about who to support and why.

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