Staff Reports
The New York Times, a beacon of liberal thought, recently published a column suggesting that America’s true colors were on full display for black women following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. One can’t help but chuckle at the notion that the election of a businessman with a flair for showmanship somehow unveiled a new side of America—entirely depending, of course, on who is doing the viewing.
The article appears to present a rather simplistic narrative, indicating that Trump’s victory exposed systemic issues and social conflicts in America aimed at black women as though he personally made a call to every bigot in the nation. It overlooks the fact that many Americans, regardless of their race, were excited about a fresh direction and an end to the typical political circus. But why let a little enthusiasm for change get in the way of a dramatic thesis?
Furthermore, the phrasing has all the hallmarks of a sensationalist piece designed more to provoke outrage than to enlighten. Apparently, America has been secretly hiding its “true self,” and the unveiling coincidentally happened just when progressives needed a narrative to bolster their discontent. It’s as if they believe the nation was a magical land of equality until November 2016 and then, poof! We were teleported back to the Jim Crow era.
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— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) November 7, 2024
Moreover, it’s amusing that the column gives little regard to the millions of black voters who supported Trump. Ignoring the realities of the diverse opinions within any demographic is a classic move for those more interested in victim narratives than actual representation. It’s as though the mainstream media, led by The New York Times, has turned a blind eye to these voices because they don’t fit the monolithic story they want to tell.
In the end, the idea that a Trump presidency laid bare any nation-wide truths are just as shaky as the idea that he personally ripped the veil off America’s collective consciousness. Instead, it reveals more about the media’s inability to comprehend the various viewpoints across the nation. The irony here is that in the drive to paint a picture of disillusionment, the column by The New York Times misses an opportunity to recognize the ongoing conversation about race, identity, and individual thought that doesn’t fit neatly into their narrative.
