Three Black Halflings
Content Warnings
This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will have on the political landscape moving forward.
Content/Trigger Warnings
Examples of Racism and Racist Statements
Examples of Transphobic and Homophobic Statements
Commentary on Political Violence
Article Links
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/12/black-students-colleges-racist-threats
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/charlie-kirk-quotes-beliefs
https://aftermath.site/bluesky-charlie-kirk-dead-rest-in-piss
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/charlie-kirk-last-words/
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/09/viral-claims-about-charlie-kirks-words/
https://www.wired.com/story/charlie-kirk-tpusa-mlk-civil-rights-act/
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/we-must-not-posthumously-sanitize
Video Links
https://x.com/Kaimandante/status/1965903777401295008 - Charlie’s thoughts on George Floyd
https://x.com/alluring_nyc/status/1965893013059907788 - Black women do not have brain processing power quote
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