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No matter what, Twitter has DeRay’s back.
On Wednesday, DeRay McKesson and Montel Williams engaged in a brief Twitter spat after the former talk show host critiqued McKesson’s career as an activist who flourished through his strong use of social media.
@deray is no MLK. Let’s just get that real clear.
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) June 10, 2015
Williams’ statement comes after McKesson, a key member in spreading the news about the Black Lives Matter movement and the Ferguson protests, was slammed during his interview on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show. The host called McKesson a “professional protester” as he explained why he was unemployed. Hannity’s other guest Kevin Jackson also chimed in, forcing McKesson to defend himself and the Black Lives Matter movement.
According to Salon:
After McKesson explained that he’s currently unemployed, but has been using his savings and the assistance of friends to attend these protests, Hannity and Jackson both laughed, the former saying, “Well Kevin, I guess we have professional protesters now.”
Jackson attempted to shame McKesson, saying “I bet you haven’t been to the funeral of any cop who was killed in the line of duty,” or “to the celebration ceremonies of cops who have protected the lives of many, many black people for decades. I bet you haven’t been to the funerals of the kids who were killed at these scenarios where race-baiters and race-pimps like you appear.”
McKesson tried to get a word in, but Jackson refused, yelling “you’re getting paid, DeRay! You’re getting paid!”
After Williams’ Twitter comment, McKesson responded with love and admiration.
& you’re no Oprah. & you don’t have to be, as I appreciate your work for what it is. Fighting for you too, Montel. https://t.co/6X6F3BEFqz
— deray mckesson (@deray) June 10, 2015
I assure you all it’s obvious I am not Oprah. She has far better hair! We all stand as individuals https://t.co/GTZLOW2A1V
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) June 10, 2015
Also, btw. I’m no MLK, I’m no Malcolm, I’m no Oprah. I’m just Montel. @deray is just DeRay. That’s hardly controversial. — Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) June 10, 2015
Remember, it is not just white people who participate in and sustain white supremacy.
— deray mckesson (@deray) June 10, 2015
Others weren’t so nice, as the #MontelWilliamsLogic topic began to take form on Twitter.
Yamcha is no Goku, lets be real clear. #MontelWilliamsLogic pic.twitter.com/GxRtIloMi1 — #3BGAwesomeCon (@3BlackGeeks) June 10, 2015
Sun ain’t no star. #MontelWilliamsLogic
— zellie (@zellieimani) June 10, 2015
Snoop Dogg ain’t no Snoopy, let me get that clear. #MontelWilliamslogic — L. Brothers Media (@LBrothersMedia) June 10, 2015
You know THAT’s right! RT @EmbraceTheJ: @Montel_Williams solo gold hoop earring is no @deray‘s vest. #MontelWilliamsLogic
— deray’s blue vest (@deraysvest) June 10, 2015
Drake is no male aquatic bird #MontelWilliamsLogic …but uh, we’re all individuals, though — でじことdex digital (@dexdigi) June 10, 2015
Paula Deen is no Colonel Sanders #MontelWilliamsLogic
— jujoffer (@jujoffer) June 10, 2015
Wash rag ain’t no loofa #MontelWilliamsLogic — Hey Nikki! Hey Nikki (@HollyGoNightly1) June 10, 2015
At the end of the day, it’s apparent that McKesson isn’t the late Martin Luther King Jr., but his own work in Ferguson and beyond has helped the cause and essentially forced mainstream media to pay attention to the cases of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and the many others whose lives were lost due to police violence.
Williams used a few retweets from fans to reiterate his statement about the activist, but it looks like the damage is already done.
Exactly my point. https://t.co/2IAlYBtfvr
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) June 10, 2015
Note to Hannity and Williams — keep your flawed logic to yourself. Or Twitter will set you straight.
SOURCE: Twitter, Salon | PHOTO CREDIT: Getty
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This Is What Happened When Montel Williams Came For Activist DeRay McKesson On Twitter was originally published on newsone.com
