Black Women 2018 Elections: Letitia James Historic Run New York AG

Add one more name to the list of Black female candidates who could make history in the 2018 elections.

Letitia James, New York City’s public advocate, announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state attorney general on Wednesday. If elected, she would become the first Black woman to win statewide elected office in New York.

“New Yorkers deserve an attorney general who is unwavering in her fight to uphold and defend their most basic rights,” James told her supporters at the Brooklyn Historical Society. “And I promise all of you that I will never, ever waiver in my fight to uphold and defend your basic rights.”

“My name is Letitia James but my friends call me Tish,” @TishJames says in announcing AG run. pic.twitter.com/gB1zLng4X4

— Jeff Mays (@JeffCMays) May 16, 2018

Several other Black female candidates are seeking to make history in 2018. In Georgia, former state lawmaker Stacey Abrams could become the nation’s first Black woman elected governor. Several other candidates are running to become the first Black women to go to Congress from their states, including Colorado, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, according to the Washington Post.

James, a Howard University Law School graduate, is no stranger to making electoral history. In 2014, she was elected public advocate, making her the first Black woman in New York City to hold citywide elected office. As public advocate, she serves as a watchdog over city agencies.

Her candidacy comes a week after former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned in disgrace after four women accused him of abuse. James’ name came up as a possible interim attorney general to fill the last seven months of Schneiderman’s term. But James, a former assistant attorney general and ex-public defender, withdrew her name from consideration.

James could face a crowded field in the Sept. 13 primary, with a possible challenge from another African-American candidate, Leecia Eve, a former top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a candidate for lieutenant governor in 2006. Other possible Democratic rivals include State Sen. Michael Gianaris and Zaphyr Teachout.

The White Woman Who Called Police At A Black BBQ Has Become The Greatest Meme Of All Time

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The White Woman Who Called Police At A Black BBQ Has Become The Greatest Meme Of All Time

1. White Woman Calls The Cops And The Internet Makes Her Famous

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That’s the park the white woman called the cops on the dude that was bbqing. This is the response to her calling the police. This will be our new tactic pic.twitter.com/FfOrW4cA5P
— ghetto king (@ghettoking91) May 11, 2018

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No chill. None at all. These Internets.... “There are a lot of black people over here getting down. Yes...funky...all the way down. Can you send the police over right away?” 😂😂😂😂😂 #canwelive #livingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/3ofbhVMUbG
— Alfred Edmond Jr (@AlfredEdmondJr) May 14, 2018

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How it feels... #LivingWhileBlack #TeamDl pic.twitter.com/PexChwUp9n
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) May 13, 2018

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“911...please send the police now! There’s some Black Woman sitting in the front of the bus, taking up seats that belong to good white people! Hurry!” #LivingWhileBlack pic.twitter.com/lFKgxoT6Lf
— DrKimberlyChandler (@DrKimChandler) May 14, 2018

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I don't remember this episode of the Proud Family!#livingwhileblack #proudfamily #theproudfamily #thisisamerica #blackamerica #dontcallthecops #cookout pic.twitter.com/Em7cZAKFxZ
— Benjamin Banks (@Benji_Banks) May 15, 2018

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#MondayMotivation #LivingWhileBlack #Oakland #LakeMerritt #MichelleSnider #blacklivesmatter #racism
I knew I saw her from somewhere. pic.twitter.com/VMpZZQBiIF
— UrbanTakeOne (@UrbanTake_001) May 14, 2018

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LWB - "Living While Black". You can't barbecue, take a nap, eat at a restaurant, use the restroom like other people, smile, laugh, or walk down the street if you don't have the "complexion for the protection" in the good ole U.S. of A... #LWB #LivingWhileBlack #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/O8eAlWyPvq
— Mr. Blaktastic (@MrBlaktastic) May 11, 2018

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A post shared by @nowbytch on May 15, 2018 at 9:18am PDT

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A post shared by @nowbytch on May 15, 2018 at 9:18am PDT

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Who did this 😩😂😂😩😩 #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/qxWCMOqM5H
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There seems to be some hateration and holleration in the dancery... #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/58hCdXxKLj
— Kendra Clay (@aboutLUVmusic) May 15, 2018

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#BBQBecky
I'm dead. I can't believe they named her BBQ Becky, hilarious pic.twitter.com/3LivkGlCEf
— Becky Hazeldine (@HazeldineBecky) May 15, 2018

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I'm calling this one:
"BBQ BECKY" GOES TO THE MOON... #BBQBecky #BBQLady #OaklandBBQ #OaklandPolice #Moon #Astronaut #TakeAKnee pic.twitter.com/62kez9EIEC
— Jonathan Sabin (@cosmosjon) May 14, 2018

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"Hello, we're your new neighbors" #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/UsxBw1sdyw
— Steve Scott (@sdscott1489) May 15, 2018

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"Yes, 911? They were on the yellow brick road in a No Easing area and it costs the Emerald City millions of dollars to clean up those footprints..." #BBQBecky #HatinAssHeffa pic.twitter.com/XAyPcs6w8F
— Saint Escobar.blockchain (@PDotEsco) May 14, 2018

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So many great people have shared #bbqbecky images over the past few that I thought I'd try to pay it forward a little: pic.twitter.com/fLmLfAZKRk
— 🏳️‍🌈 PETTY RUBBLE (@HillaryzMyHmgrl) May 15, 2018

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#BBQingWhileBlack I can't even handle this anymore 🤣🤣🤣 #BBQBecky is getting bbq'd 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TlByUsitO9
— MiaOhMy (@miaohmy8888) May 14, 2018

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“Yes they said chasing waterfalls. I’m sure that’s slang for public intoxication.” #bbqbecky pic.twitter.com/DoFE6QQ4a7
— D (@dale_fromcali) May 15, 2018

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She has a name: #jennifershulte or #BBqBecky or #CharcoalKaren Don't worry, Madea's gonna have a talk with her,... pic.twitter.com/0IGasnAPT5
— Duane Foster (@JDCFoster) May 15, 2018

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She has a name: #jennifershulte or #BBqBecky or #CharcoalKaren Don't worry, Madea's gonna have a talk with her,... pic.twitter.com/0IGasnAPT5
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She has a name: #jennifershulte or #BBqBecky or #CharcoalKaren Don't worry, Madea's gonna have a talk with her,... pic.twitter.com/0IGasnAPT5
— Duane Foster (@JDCFoster) May 15, 2018

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Hello Oakland police. This is #BBQBecky. There are a bunch of Black people on rocks at Wakanda State Park and they're about to fish fry against city code 007. #BlackTwitter #BlackLivesMatter #Wakanda pic.twitter.com/JBgojOXRLl
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police. This is #BBQBecky. There are a bunch of Black people on rocks at Wakanda State Park and they're about to fish fry against city code 007. #BlackTwitter #BlackLivesMatter #Wakanda pic.twitter.com/JBgojOXRLl
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police. This is #BBQBecky. There are a bunch of Black people on rocks at Wakanda State Park and they're about to fish fry against city code 007. #BlackTwitter #BlackLivesMatter #Wakanda pic.twitter.com/JBgojOXRLl
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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#BBQBecky at work #RoyalWedding2018 pic.twitter.com/v9OagYoo0I
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#BBQBecky at work #RoyalWedding2018 pic.twitter.com/v9OagYoo0I
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#BBQBecky at work #RoyalWedding2018 pic.twitter.com/v9OagYoo0I
— Knob Kraft (@KnobKraft) May 14, 2018

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The internet is undefeated. We didn’t want no trouble, just wanted to take a photo. #bbcan6 #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/4RYuODcGof
— Andrew Miller (@BBCANHGANDREW) May 14, 2018

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The internet is undefeated. We didn’t want no trouble, just wanted to take a photo. #bbcan6 #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/4RYuODcGof
— Andrew Miller (@BBCANHGANDREW) May 14, 2018

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The internet is undefeated. We didn’t want no trouble, just wanted to take a photo. #bbcan6 #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/4RYuODcGof
— Andrew Miller (@BBCANHGANDREW) May 14, 2018

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The internet is undefeated. We didn’t want no trouble, just wanted to take a photo. #bbcan6 #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/4RYuODcGof
— Andrew Miller (@BBCANHGANDREW) May 14, 2018

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#BBQBecky busy pic.twitter.com/gze2PFPqln
— Sᴛᴇᴘʜᴇɴ Cʜᴀʀʟᴇꜱ (@stephenvcharles) May 14, 2018

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#BBQBecky busy pic.twitter.com/gze2PFPqln
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#BBQBecky busy pic.twitter.com/gze2PFPqln
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#BBQBecky busy pic.twitter.com/gze2PFPqln
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I’d like to file a noise complaint #OaklandCookout #OaklandBBQ #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/Jkslg7Hawy
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I’d like to file a noise complaint #OaklandCookout #OaklandBBQ #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/Jkslg7Hawy
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I’d like to file a noise complaint #OaklandCookout #OaklandBBQ #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/Jkslg7Hawy
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I’d like to file a noise complaint #OaklandCookout #OaklandBBQ #BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/Jkslg7Hawy
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C’Mon This #BBQBecky is Getting Out Of Hand... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9Mbz1If9zJ
— Ralph M'Baku (@TheMindOfRalph) May 15, 2018

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C’Mon This #BBQBecky is Getting Out Of Hand... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9Mbz1If9zJ
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C’Mon This #BBQBecky is Getting Out Of Hand... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9Mbz1If9zJ
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C’Mon This #BBQBecky is Getting Out Of Hand... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9Mbz1If9zJ
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C’Mon This #BBQBecky is Getting Out Of Hand... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9Mbz1If9zJ
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Hello Oakland police, this is BBQ Becky. There's a black guy who won't put raisins in his potato salad and he has a gun that looks like a cellphone too. #Oakland #BBQBecky #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/ORE9lJaPyk
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police, this is BBQ Becky. There's a black guy who won't put raisins in his potato salad and he has a gun that looks like a cellphone too. #Oakland #BBQBecky #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/ORE9lJaPyk
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police, this is BBQ Becky. There's a black guy who won't put raisins in his potato salad and he has a gun that looks like a cellphone too. #Oakland #BBQBecky #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/ORE9lJaPyk
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police, this is BBQ Becky. There's a black guy who won't put raisins in his potato salad and he has a gun that looks like a cellphone too. #Oakland #BBQBecky #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/ORE9lJaPyk
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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Hello Oakland police, this is BBQ Becky. There's a black guy who won't put raisins in his potato salad and he has a gun that looks like a cellphone too. #Oakland #BBQBecky #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTwitter pic.twitter.com/ORE9lJaPyk
— LL Kool Dre (@llkooldre50) May 14, 2018

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@SamuelLJackson giving #BBQBecky something to cry about.#Oakland pic.twitter.com/em7dbxip5B
— Knob Kraft (@KnobKraft) May 15, 2018

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@SamuelLJackson giving #BBQBecky something to cry about.#Oakland pic.twitter.com/em7dbxip5B
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@SamuelLJackson giving #BBQBecky something to cry about.#Oakland pic.twitter.com/em7dbxip5B
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@SamuelLJackson giving #BBQBecky something to cry about.#Oakland pic.twitter.com/em7dbxip5B
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@SamuelLJackson giving #BBQBecky something to cry about.#Oakland pic.twitter.com/em7dbxip5B
— Knob Kraft (@KnobKraft) May 15, 2018

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I really hate y'all #bbqbecky 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cDSEWHA16C
— 🌻Nirvana🌻 (@NirvanaSaidSo) May 15, 2018

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I really hate y'all #bbqbecky 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cDSEWHA16C
— 🌻Nirvana🌻 (@NirvanaSaidSo) May 15, 2018

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I really hate y'all #bbqbecky 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cDSEWHA16C
— 🌻Nirvana🌻 (@NirvanaSaidSo) May 15, 2018

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A thread of the best of #Karen, also known as #BBQBecky 😂 pic.twitter.com/lwoh59nJUV
— Alex 🦁 (@ItsWHATlee) May 15, 2018

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A thread of the best of #Karen, also known as #BBQBecky 😂 pic.twitter.com/lwoh59nJUV
— Alex 🦁 (@ItsWHATlee) May 15, 2018

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A thread of the best of #Karen, also known as #BBQBecky 😂 pic.twitter.com/lwoh59nJUV
— Alex 🦁 (@ItsWHATlee) May 15, 2018

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#BBQBecky “ ummmmm this is breaking a commandment” pic.twitter.com/Htyw9JSyht
— Jason Walker (@JasonRWalker) May 15, 2018

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#BBQBecky “ ummmmm this is breaking a commandment” pic.twitter.com/Htyw9JSyht
— Jason Walker (@JasonRWalker) May 15, 2018

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#hiphop #BBQBecky #Internet WINS AGAIN #Oakland #California 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/JzVaGt5x0h
— BassLovinMutha (@Beats4Bread) May 14, 2018

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#hiphop #BBQBecky #Internet WINS AGAIN #Oakland #California 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/JzVaGt5x0h
— BassLovinMutha (@Beats4Bread) May 14, 2018

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#hiphop #BBQBecky #Internet WINS AGAIN #Oakland #California 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/JzVaGt5x0h
— BassLovinMutha (@Beats4Bread) May 14, 2018

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#hiphop #BBQBecky #Internet WINS AGAIN #Oakland #California 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/JzVaGt5x0h
— BassLovinMutha (@Beats4Bread) May 14, 2018

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I am going to bed now. 😂#BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/kDxMq0DidI
— 💫kíαตαɾíҽ💫 (@LocdQueenKiki) May 15, 2018

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I am going to bed now. 😂#BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/kDxMq0DidI
— 💫kíαตαɾíҽ💫 (@LocdQueenKiki) May 15, 2018

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I am going to bed now. 😂#BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/kDxMq0DidI
— 💫kíαตαɾíҽ💫 (@LocdQueenKiki) May 15, 2018

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I am going to bed now. 😂#BBQBecky pic.twitter.com/kDxMq0DidI
— 💫kíαตαɾíҽ💫 (@LocdQueenKiki) May 15, 2018

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#BBQBecky I’d like to report an illegal from Wakanda pic.twitter.com/uY0k3Mt0pQ
— Jason Walker (@JasonRWalker) May 15, 2018

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#BBQBecky I’d like to report an illegal from Wakanda pic.twitter.com/uY0k3Mt0pQ
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#BBQBecky I’d like to report an illegal from Wakanda pic.twitter.com/uY0k3Mt0pQ
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#BBQBecky I’d like to report an illegal from Wakanda pic.twitter.com/uY0k3Mt0pQ
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This one I had to make! 😂😂😂💀😂💀 #BBQBecky #poeticjustice #BlackTwitter #whitewomancalledcops #WhitePrivilege pic.twitter.com/JiF1BBg1fe
— 🍆 am Harriet (@SarahEastcoast) May 14, 2018

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This one I had to make! 😂😂😂💀😂💀 #BBQBecky #poeticjustice #BlackTwitter #whitewomancalledcops #WhitePrivilege pic.twitter.com/JiF1BBg1fe
— 🍆 am Harriet (@SarahEastcoast) May 14, 2018

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This one I had to make! 😂😂😂💀😂💀 #BBQBecky #poeticjustice #BlackTwitter #whitewomancalledcops #WhitePrivilege pic.twitter.com/JiF1BBg1fe
— 🍆 am Harriet (@SarahEastcoast) May 14, 2018

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This one I had to make! 😂😂😂💀😂💀 #BBQBecky #poeticjustice #BlackTwitter #whitewomancalledcops #WhitePrivilege pic.twitter.com/JiF1BBg1fe
— 🍆 am Harriet (@SarahEastcoast) May 14, 2018

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The #BBQbarbie #BBQBecky memes are here:@michaelschweitz
And here's mine for the day: pic.twitter.com/ix66gYrzFr
— Nan (@NanInKansas) May 15, 2018

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The #BBQbarbie #BBQBecky memes are here:@michaelschweitz
And here's mine for the day: pic.twitter.com/ix66gYrzFr
— Nan (@NanInKansas) May 15, 2018

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The List Of Black Female Candidates Seeking To Make History In 2018 Just Got Longer was originally published on newsone.com

The List Of Black Female Candidates Seeking To Make History In 2018 Just Got Longer

Letitia James, a Howard University graduate, is no stranger to making electoral history.

The White Woman Who Called Police At A Black BBQ Has Become The Greatest Meme Of All Time

The White Woman Who Called Police At A Black BBQ Has Become The Greatest Meme Of All Time

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