We See Y’all: The Global Resurgence of Anti-Blackness Disguised as Solidarity

I. DETAILED BREAKDOWN

1. The Opening Frustration: “Let Me Get This Straight…”

The speaker opens by expressing exasperation at a cycle of performative solidarity, exposing how global movements — especially online — often turn anti-Black when Black Americans, particularly Black women, assert their political agency.

In 2024, Black Americans who supported Kamala Harris (a Black/South Asian VP) were criticized by pro-Palestinian and Middle Eastern creators, who framed support for Democrats as support for genocide.
These attacks singled out Black women, a pattern with deep historical roots in how Black femininity is policed, dismissed, or targeted.

2. Black Pushback Meets Selective Outrage

When Black communities pushed back, expressing both empathy for Palestinian suffering and strategic concern about Donald Trump’s return to power, they were dismissed.

The nuance of “we’ve been fighting oppression for centuries and recognize the dangers of fascism” was erased.
The conversation became binary: support this movement completely, or be complicit in genocide — a false dichotomy often forced onto Black people.

3. White Leftists & the Erasure of Black Political Identity

The speaker then critiques white leftists, who often claim solidarity with marginalized groups but:

Use “Democrat” as a dog whistle for Black voters, vilifying them wholesale.
Retreat into whiteness when their positions are challenged, particularly by Black voices.
Weaponize allyship as long as it aligns with their comfort or control.

4. Cultural Targets: Beyoncé, Kendrick, and the Weaponization of Symbolism

Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance was dismissed by a biracial commentator as “American propaganda” — despite being rooted in Black pride and political messaging (think “Formation”).
Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 halftime show is likewise criticized for “not doing enough” — an old trap: no Black act is ever radical enough unless it caters to non-Black expectations.

This moment echoes a pattern: Black excellence and creativity are celebrated until they stop serving others’ agendas.

5. The Diaspora Wars & South Asian Appropriation

Now, South Asian voices are “pulling controversy out of thin air” to come after Black culture — a nod to diaspora tensions often amplified online.
This often takes the form of:
- Cultural appropriation without acknowledgment
- Criticizing Black speech, fashion, or music while imitating it
- Deflecting critique of their own communities’ anti-Blackness

6. Black Existence as Resistance

At the core of the monologue: Black existence itself is seen as a provocation.

Whether it’s supporting a candidate, performing on a stage, or speaking with clarity and self-worth, Black action (or even mere presence) seems to trigger irrational hostility from across the racial and ideological spectrum.
The speaker reminds us: anti-Blackness is not just white supremacy. It’s a global phenomenon, often fueled by colonial legacies, internalized hierarchies, and selective solidarity.

II. EXPERT ANALYSIS

1. Intersectionality and Political Weaponization

From a sociopolitical perspective, this piece highlights the weaponization of intersectional struggles — where Black identity becomes scapegoated or secondary within broader movements.

Kimberlé Crenshaw’s framework of intersectionality warns us how race and gender (especially for Black women) interact with activism — often leading to double marginalization.
The framing of Black support for Democrats as inherently genocidal ignores Black survival logic in a country where Republican power often spells direct harm.

2. The Fragility of Solidarity

Solidarity becomes fragile and conditional when it’s built on transaction rather than respect.

Real solidarity listens, doesn’t demand loyalty, and allows room for Black strategic self-interest — something Malcolm X, Ella Baker, and others insisted on.
The piece underscores how “allyship” often evaporates when Black voices deviate from the expected script.

3. Cultural Critique: Surveillance of Black Celebrities

The attack on Beyoncé and Kendrick mirrors how Black public figures are constantly asked to perform radicalism on demand — and face backlash if they don’t.

Black art is both celebrated and hyper-scrutinized, especially when global politics are involved.
These criticisms often mask a deep discomfort with unapologetic Black identity on major stages.

4. The Diaspora Divide and Historical Amnesia

The invocation of South Asians attacking Black culture exposes tensions within the global non-white community, often marked by:

Colorism
Caste-based anti-Blackness
Proximity to whiteness and assimilation into anti-Black structures

This is not a generalization, but a historical truth echoed by scholars like Vijay Prashad, who noted how many immigrant groups adopt anti-Black attitudes to gain social capital in Western societies.

III. CONCLUSION: “We See Y’all” as Historical Record

This piece is more than a rant — it’s a chronicle of the moment Black Americans are enduring yet again.

Not just caught between political extremes.
Not just dismissed by supposed allies.
But globally targeted for daring to exist in power, culture, and agency.

The final line, “We see y’all”, is both a warning and a declaration:
The histories of this era will not be written by those who tried to erase us, but by those who refused to be silent.