'Terrorists don't take black hostages. Thats the truth. I have yet to see one of us on the news reading a hostage letter. Like, 'Uh...they is treatin us good. Uh we are chillin and shit. I'd like to give a shout out to Ray-Ray an Big Steve and uh, send some Newports!' '
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker makes an ironic observation about terrorism and race, suggesting media narratives differ based on who is held hostage.
- In plain terms
- He notes that black people are rarely shown as hostages on the news.
- What can you take from it?
- Media coverage often highlights different groups differently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does race affect news coverage?
- Who gets covered in crisis stories?
Another view
The comment simplifies complex geopolitical issues.
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