50 Shades Of Justin Pearson

Introduction

In recent years, many white Democrats have put on rhetorical “blackface” to try to appear less white, more ethnic, and more authentic. These performances are intended to appeal to an audience of middle-aged liberal white women who enjoy fake ethnicities, cultural stereotypes, and white guilt. The latest culture warrior-of-the-week for these women is a 27-year-old Tennessee politician named Justin Pearson.