In today’s media landscape, it can often seem as though there’s a disconnect between the narratives pushed by the establishment and the actual sentiments held by everyday Americans. A recent segment from WHP-TV’s “Off the Air” brings this discrepancy to light, offering a candid glimpse into the thoughts of a group of black men on topics of race and politics. This insightful conversation took place at Back To Life Barbershop in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where reporter Joel D. Smith engaged with patrons and owner Raymond Perez.
The segment, uploaded to YouTube on July 29, comes at a pivotal time, just before former President Donald Trump’s speech in Chicago to the National Association of Black Journalists. In that appearance, Trump engaged in a pointed exchange with ABC’s Rachel Scott, who pressed him on Vice President Kamala Harris, her racial identity, and allegations of race-based pandering. However, Smith’s segment reveals that skepticism about Harris and critiques of her racial narrative extend beyond Trump’s supporters.
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One of the most striking exchanges in the barbershop occurred when Smith asked whether Harris’s potential candidacy would sway the men to vote Democrat. The question of Harris’s racial identity was posed to Perez, who replied, “To me, no.” This sentiment was echoed by another patron who agreed after a pause, “I share that same view,” while another individual noted her mixed-race heritage. Perez further elaborated on his perspective, stating, “She’s black when she wants to be,” and “She uses the black card when she has to.”
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