01/22/2025
When Kyrie Irving shared a link to a controversial movie, the ADL swiftly condemned him, demanding apologies, donations, and reparative actions. Kanye West’s offensive comments about Jewish Americans resulted in him losing billionaire status. Yet when Elon Musk makes an unmistakable N**i salute—an act they themselves acknowledge as concerning—the ADL calls it an ‘awkward gesture’ and excuses it.
This double standard is glaring. When Black men make even the slightest misstep, they are vilified, condemned, and told to grovel. But when a white billionaire like Musk does something blatantly offensive, it’s brushed aside as clumsy or accidental.
Where is the same energy? Why the selective outrage? The ADL’s actions show they are more invested in maintaining the privilege of those with power than holding everyone equally accountable. The hypocrisy is deafening, and Black people are tired of the disparate treatment.
