Can we ask him to explain what exactly a Black job is?
Let's cut to the chase. Last night, during CNN's airing of the first presidential debate ahead of November's election, former president Donald Trump was speaking on the US border when he said migrants are "taking Black jobs."
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Millions of people have the same question: What exactly is a "Black job?"
Black jobs? pic.twitter.com/cqfGCRJ153
— IAMNJERA (@IAMNJERA) June 28, 2024
Netflix / Via Twitter: @IAMNJERA
During a post-show interview, Senator Marco Rubio was asked to clarify, and he said Black jobs are "jobs that are filled by African Americans in America" that'll be supposedly impacted by "workers [who] are willing to do it at a lower wage..."
— Isis ♓️🔺🐘💜 (@IsisJai) June 28, 2024CBS journalist just asked Marc Rubio, “What’s a Black Job?”
“You know migrants come in and work at a lower wage.”
Journalist: “So Senator are you saying Black jobs are low wage jobs?”
Senator: *stutters*
He’s fumbling! CLOCKED!!! pic.twitter.com/MvhwXZke4l
...So, I guess, low-wage jobs that'll be marked down lower?
The way they’re using Black and low-income synonyms interchangeably..
— Therapist & Wellness Coach (@NicoleLewisLCSW) June 28, 2024
For many, they felt the phrase revealed how conservatives largely view Black Americans. However, in all of their good-humored resilience, Black Twitter users took this moment and flipped it by cracking jokes about what a "Black job" would mean to us. Here are some of the best responses:
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Making sure don’t nobody cut through the name on the bday cake https://t.co/JIsA5CEj4X
— Moo-ad‘Deebo (@ItsREE_1908) June 28, 2024
2.
Cutting the deck after the person next to you shuffled it https://t.co/Z6wAN7Rip1
— AME Youngboy (@MelechThomas) June 28, 2024
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Selling plates https://t.co/V7DZEKjr2j
— traciaimdrunk (@traciafanclub) June 28, 2024
4.
standing in a line and popping red balloons. https://t.co/yCjO5aTh9S
— indi (@UGHBARBlE) June 28, 2024
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Me at “Black Job” orientation pic.twitter.com/yYPNsAsUil
— Sweet Honey Buckiin’ Battalion (@ThisMagicalMF) June 28, 2024
Touchstone Pictures / Via Twitter: @ThisMagicalMF
6.
Applauding at a no applause graduation https://t.co/rhdHxorgky
— Matt’Dib / Ball Atreideez (@_MateoMontana_) June 28, 2024
7.
Person who tells the group chat who all gon be there before the event.
— FBH (@SpacialJones) June 28, 2024
8.
The deacon in church that prays way too long
— The Voice of East Houston Basketball (@XtheMaestro) June 28, 2024
9.
People who say “why those kids aint in school?!” every time they see kids out on a weekday. https://t.co/cCzWe4dMN7
— Shay Shay✌🏾❤️ (@iyanlahoodzant) June 28, 2024
10.
No because “black job” is the most insidious sh*t I’ve ever heard cause what is that supposed to mean 😭
— Riesling Mami✨ (@Joycelyn_) June 28, 2024
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Sayin "TAKE YOUR TIME!" from the congregation when we all hear a singer struggling https://t.co/zM2Ji3yQzU
— Fleetwood DeVille (@morrisdusk) June 28, 2024
12.
The person that checks on the sleeping babies at the functions. https://t.co/qUrnjjgKnh
— Princess | Mindfulness | Conscious Parenting (@themultiplemom) June 28, 2024
13.
The sibling who needs to take out the chicken to unthaw
— Coop (@hanginwitcoop) June 28, 2024
14.
Manufacturing and selling these. https://t.co/piESxQ0QWR pic.twitter.com/UB2IfVwgAG
— Rstewart.artspan.com (@RStewartJewelry) June 28, 2024
15.
The person who adds some water to the hand or dish soap to make it last a bit longer
— Ace Brav 🐐 (@Ace_Brav) June 28, 2024
16.
guy who stands in the front of the swag surf and coordinates the pace
— Wesley (@WesleyLowery) June 28, 2024
17.
The person who asks “who pays for the bill on the first date?” on twitter
— 𝓐 (@Sincerely_AO) June 28, 2024
18.
the person who makes to go plates 💁🏽♀️
— Dee (Miss Kenya)🇰🇪 ✨ (@chikab413) June 28, 2024
19.
Me and the homies at our black job pic.twitter.com/rsYMstGJyw
— Prince Debit 🇨🇲 (@MainEventChris_) June 28, 2024
Amazon Prime / Via Twitter: @MainEventChris_
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cleaning the house on Sundays to some 80s & 90s rnb music
— MARCTHEPROPHET!🌟🇭🇹 (@MARCTHEPROPHET_) June 28, 2024
21.
The person who installs the plastic covers on the furniture in the front room/living room of all the seasoned saints.
— Angelia 🌺 (@ImAngelia) June 28, 2024
22.
The auntie who makes the baked mac and peach cobbler
— Blanco 🌵🔥 (@grizzblanco) June 28, 2024
23.
That auntie/grandma who tucks a 20 into your hand when they hug you goodbye (even though you are grown now) and tells you "don't tell anybody."
— Megan the Scallion (@ChickTracee) June 28, 2024
24.
The person who says “I’m 5 min away” when they haven’t even left the house yet
— Ace Brav 🐐 (@Ace_Brav) June 28, 2024
25.
The person who yell "Worldstar" when a fight break out
— 94 West (@Nine4West) June 28, 2024
26.
The person who starts that seasoned clap during praise and worship or the person who starts shouting at the pastor first.
— 🔮 CULTURAL WEATHER VANE 🔮 (@tallyohhh) June 28, 2024
27.
Person who always telling everybody “I’m tryna get like you”
— FLYWALKER (@FLYWLKR) June 28, 2024
28.
Me 5 minutes into my first “Black job” shift: pic.twitter.com/nB0BefDQUk
— Ronald Isley (@yoyotrav) June 28, 2024
