CNN host Chris Cuomo found himself on the receiving end of backlash over the weekend after recently claiming that he is “black on the inside.”
While speaking with friend and fellow CNN host Don Lemon on Friday, Cuomo began singing the theme song for “Good Times,” a CBS sitcom that aired in the 1970s.
The show was particularly notable for centering around American TV’s first black two-parent family.
“How do you know the words to ‘Good Times’?” Lemon asked.
“You know I’m black on the inside,” Cuomo immediately shot back.
While Lemon did not say anything to Cuomo, social media quickly responded to the off-color comment, blasting Cuomo for his claim.
“It’s f***ing offensive. Black isn’t something you can just say you feel you are inside without having to deal with the racism that comes with being physically Black on the outside. This is cultural appropriation,” Aisha Staggers, managing editor of Sister2Sister magazine, said.
One person mockingly asked, “Are the Cuomo brothers competing for S****iest Cuomo rn?”
I don’t blame blacks to be pissed. I certainly wouldn’t claim the fruit as a White.
More double standards from the left. They are suddenly offended that a white person claimed they are black but at the same time they support dudes saying they are females.
Seems that they are only offended when it’s convenient for them.
He’s truly black on the inside, mainly around his heart.
Beat me to it, ill add…. and his soul
He’s a Dickhead, I mean he and his brother are just plain dickheads.
Bigger fish need fryin that attacking speech and reading material. Whats next? All films from the past that have strong language, nudity and the violence my offend someone??
Bwahahahhaah