This Olay & Friends video features a discussion about a Piers Morgan interview segment where Candace Owens and other guests engage in discussions about race and free speech. The conversation expands to broader critiques of right-wing media, the commodification of Black anger, and the limitations of engaging with avowed racists. The panel analyzes instances of explicit racism, such as the Shiloh Hendrix incident, and discusses the implications of openly racist individuals holding platforms of influence.
The Commodification of Black Anger: The panelists discuss how right-wing media platforms often use discussions of racism to generate views and profit, often at the expense of Black individuals involved in such discussions. They analyze the strategic use of provocative statements and individuals to elicit emotional responses.
Open Racism in Right-Wing Media: The discussion highlights the increasing prevalence of individuals who openly identify as racist within right-wing media, arguing that this represents a shift in cultural norms and a strategic move to normalize such views.
Limitations of Engagement with Avowed Racists: The panel grapples with the effectiveness and ethical considerations of engaging with avowed racists on their platforms. They question whether such engagement ultimately benefits the cause of racial justice or simply amplifies racist voices.
The Importance of Local Politics: One of the speakers emphasizes the significance of local-level political engagement, suggesting that focusing on local elections and positions provides a more direct route to impacting communities and lives, even if it doesn't address larger systemic issues.
Black Liberation Beyond American Politics: The conversation concludes with a reflection on the concept of Black liberation, suggesting that a focus on building community and pursuing self-determination, irrespective of the broader political landscape of the United States, is a more sustainable approach.
The speakers state that the general nature of Candace Owens is "grifting". They begin their discussion by referencing a clip they saw of her on Piers Morgan, which serves as a starting point for a broader conversation about her actions and the nature of right-wing media. Later in the discussion, one speaker mentions Candace Owens as part of a panel with Marc Lamont Hill and other individuals described as "racist people", highlighting the perceived strategic nature of the panel's composition.
The first mention of Candace Owens is at the timestamp 1:34 ("I gathered y'all here today. We are going to be talking about Candace Owens and this rebrand-- loose rebrand or whatever it is that she's trying to do. But I think the general nature of Candace Owens is grifting.") There are other mentions later in the video, but this is where the discussion of her begins.
There are several other mentions of Candace Owens throughout the video. Pinpointing the exact timestamps for each mention is difficult due to overlapping speech and the length of the video, but here's a breakdown of approximate timeframes where she is discussed:
Around 16:41-16:47: The speakers discuss a Piers Morgan panel featuring Candace Owens, and this segment includes a critique of the panel's guest selection and purpose.
Around 26:00-26:07: Candace Owens is again referenced in the context of the Piers Morgan show, this time within a broader discussion of content creation, strategic guest appearances, and the commodification of Black voices.
These are approximate ranges; the exact seconds within these ranges where Candace Owens is specifically named may vary slightly. The discussion of her is interwoven with other topics, making precise timestamping challenging.
