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June 7, 2020
--Karen Attiah, global opinions editor for The Washington Post
After racial violence in the U.S., writer Karen Attiah re-examines the 'Karen' meme
The Karen memes and jokes arent sexist or racist. Let a Karen explain.
I disagree, taking my direction from Karen Attiah, a woman of color and editor at WaPo:
"Calling the Karen meme the new n-word or asserting that it is a sexist slur only trivializes actual violence and discrimination that destroy lives and communities"
--Karen Attiah, global opinions editor for The Washington Post
After racial violence in the U.S., writer Karen Attiah re-examines the 'Karen' meme
The Karen memes and jokes arent sexist or racist. Let a Karen explain.
As a millennial black Karen, and a child of immigrants, I find the brouhaha hilarious and twisted. Karen is not and will never be an oppressive slur. Anyone who disagrees can take it up with my manag
I mean, with history...
And to invent oppression when none is happening to you? Well, as a Karen, I just have to say that is peak Karen behavior.
And to invent oppression when none is happening to you? Well, as a Karen, I just have to say that is peak Karen behavior.
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