Social media users wondered “why does race matter” in reaction to a tweet posted by journalist Michael Harriot.
The author of “Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America” asked Twitter users “Do you care about the national anthem?” in a sort of poll that focused on skin color.
Americans, Please help settle this argument:
Do you care about the national anthem?
— Michael Harriot (@michaelharriot) February 21, 2022
He followed up with a bit of clarification.
It is up to you to decide what “care” means.
— Michael Harriot (@michaelharriot) February 21, 2022
But while some responded with their thoughts about the national anthem, many other Twitter users dragged Harriot, whose bio on the social media platform describes him as a “board-certified wypipologist.”
What a racist poll
— Zachus (@bigzachus) February 21, 2022
Why does race matter ???
— P-E-Z (@pez1963) February 21, 2022
Dumbest poll ever. What does race have to do with it other than generate an outrage?
— MJ 🇺🇸 (@mjrod) February 21, 2022
What the hell is the matter with this man? https://t.co/P4GbVdsh1d
— Allen (@AllenIn2022) February 21, 2022
— Shagoms (@Shagoms1) February 21, 2022
What in the flying name of crass does color have anything to do with it? Complete bait and switch tactics there.
— Jack Webb was Right-Governor of Oregon (@GMEMDBABY) February 21, 2022
As someone who’s half white, Mexican, I’m confused on which one to vote for. These libs never think these questions through.
— Evangie P. Martinez (@eplatina8) February 21, 2022
Yes I care – but no idea what my skin color has to do with it, Mike. https://t.co/R7cEz6s2j0
— The🐰FOO (@PolitiBunny) February 21, 2022
You’re a POS race baiter who never served his country, instead made a living hating it while enriching yourself. Ask Black veterans who served in Vietnam or Iraq, Afghanistan. They will tell you what it means. The only color that matters to a fraud like you is green. Gfy
— David (@David20288096) February 21, 2022
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