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, 04:53, June 30, 2020Added example of smollettism and added reference list
Given the lack of such a term and in honor of Jussie Smollett, it is recommended that a new noun be defined for someone who falsely accuses others of racism, i.e., "smollett". For example, "[[Al Sharpton]] is a smollett."
Given the lack of such a term and in honor of Jussie Smollett, it is recommended that a new noun be defined for someone who falsely accuses others of racism, i.e., "smollett". For example, "[[Al Sharpton]] is a smollett."
Other related terms can also be defined, e.g., smollettism.
Other related terms can also be defined, e.g., smollettism.
== Examples of Smollettism ==
# The Democratic National Committee (DNC), on it official Twitter account, accused President Trump of "glorifying white supremacy" simply for scheduling a Fourth of July celebration at Mt. Rushmore. <ref>Wulfsohn, Joseph A. (June 29, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dems-delete-tweet-accusing-trump-for-glorifying-white-supremacy-at-scheduled-fourth-of-july-event-at-mt-rushmore/ Dems tweet then delete post linking Trump's Mt. Rushmore event to ‘glorifying white supremacy’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 30, 2020.</ref>
== References ==
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