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I spend a number of time scrolling by my social media feed, which implies that I spend a number of time seeing issues which can be usually hilarious, outright false, and/or, most of the time, patently absurd. That final descriptor is what I assumed as I began seeing information that Jaguar Wright, of “nothing is on hearth at the moment, let me gentle a match” fame, was just lately awarded the Defender of Freedom Award from a bunch down at Mar-a-Lago — you understand, Trump’s resort down in Florida.
Say what??? Jaguar Wright is getting awards from people in Trump’s orbit for doing…what, precisely? Defending freedom? Certainly, you jest. I needed to look into it, and certain as shootin’, Jaguar Wright of the Philadelphia Wrights was offered with the award from a non-profit group referred to as America’s Future. Now, you could be asking your self, who’s America’s Future? I’m glad you requested. In response to their X account, America’s Future, Inc. works to “shield our particular person rights and American beliefs below the fearless management of our Chair, Common Mike Flynn.”
You may keep in mind retired Common Flynn (although possibly not) for entering into scorching water with the FBI for mendacity about conversations he was having with Russia whereas he was Trump’s nationwide safety advisor. Trump finally issued him a pardon. Increase growth growth. Anyway, now he heads up America’s Future, and it’s this group that awarded Jaguar Wright a Defender of Freedom Award, “in recognition of her fearless dedication to reality and justice. As a daring and unapologetic voice within the battle for transparency and accountability, Jaguar continues to shine a light-weight the place others concern to tread.”
Whew chile, the ghetto.
Now, I sometimes root for everyone Black, however that can be in all probability a lie. I in all probability principally root for everyone Black, and even then, in all probability at, like, a 50 p.c clip. Contemplating that, fairly clearly, I’m completely happy for Jaguar Wright successful an award, however since she has clearly joined the darkish aspect sufficient to be acknowledged for her fearless dedication to reality and justice (lol!), we’re not the identical individuals. However I even have some questions on how we even obtained right here. So, um, can I kick it?
Sure, you’ll be able to.
Thanks.
1. Who on the planet was the person who was paying sufficient consideration to Jaguar Wright from America’s Freedom that was like, yeah, she’s doing the work out right here?
I REALLY need to know who introduced her identify up within the “Defender of Freedom” Award discussions. THAT is the person I need to discuss to. I need to know what they noticed that made them assume she could be worthy of one among their highest honors to be offered at a gala. I’m wondering if it was her dialog with Orlando Brown that made the group assume she wanted her flowers. (And if that’s the case, the place are his flowers? Coming quickly?)
2. To that finish, what precisely has she executed or mentioned that put her excessive?
Look, I understand how awards work; I’ve been on a couple of committee that determined who would win an award at a couple of Black ceremony of be aware — to all of you who received, you’re welcome. It’s important to current a case. Now, some circumstances are flimsy (true story, on one among these “committees,” there have been so many noms that people successfully had 10 seconds to make a case, and the winner was basically picked by pulling a reputation out of a hat, not actually, however that’s the way it felt). I need to see the file on Jaguar Wright for this award, if there was one. Possibly they have been like, “Yo, they are saying we don’t have fun Black girls sufficient. CELEBRATE JAGUAR WRIGHT!”
3. Who else was up for consideration?
I’m very interested by this. Not that I believe she doesn’t deserve the award based on their rubric, however I must know this rubric and who fell quick. Kanye West????
4. Is Trump a fan of Jaguar Wright?
Not that it issues, however she was offered this award at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s resort and important residence, when he’s not on the White Home attempting to destroy the nation. However like, I might think about that he’s not letting any of his presumed enemies step foot on the property, proper? Does Trump secretly bump her 2005 album that none of you might have heard, “Divorcing Neo to Marry Soul,” twice every week to get him pumped up for extra chaos? Did Trump take Jaguar’s aspect in opposition to DJ Vlad? The downfall of DJ Vlad might be the one silver lining to this dumpster hearth of a second time period of his.
5. WHAT???
LOL. Fam. Shouts out to Jaguar Wright, get it how you reside it, ya dig. However Jaguar getting an award for truthtelling and accountability is about as consultant of what’s occurring in America proper now because it will get. As they are saying, water seeks its personal degree.
Panama Jackson is a columnist at theGrio and host of the award-winning podcast, “Expensive Tradition” on theGrio Black Podcast Community. He writes very Black issues, drinks very brown liquors, and is fairly fly for a light-weight man. His largest accomplishment up to now coincides along with his Blackest accomplishment up to now in that he obtained a cellphone name from Oprah Winfrey after she learn one among his items (largest) however he didn’t reply the cellphone as a result of the caller ID mentioned “Unknown” (Blackest).
