Why Charlie Kirk Was No Racist
By Juan Fermin for NoSocialism.com
The Video: A Black Gay Conservative's Bold Defense
Odom, a rising star in conservative circles known for his unfiltered takes on race and identity politics, goes straight to the heart of the smears. "Charlie gave me a platform when others wouldn't – he didn't care about my race or sexuality; he cared about ideas and truth," Odom says in the video, shared on his X account (@amirxodom). He addresses Kirk's infamous "moronic Black woman" comment from January 2024, explaining it wasn't about race but a critique of affirmative action lowering standards in customer service roles. "Kirk was calling out quotas that put unqualified people in jobs – not hating Black women," Odom asserts, drawing from his own experiences in diverse professional settings.
Odom also tackles Kirk's questions about the competence of pilots and other professionals, framing them as concerns over DEI initiatives in high-stakes fields like aviation and the Secret Service. "If Kirk hated Black people, why did he have so many Black speakers on his tours?" Odom asks, highlighting TPUSA events packed with Black, Latino, Asian, and even LGBTQ+ conservatives. He shares how Kirk encouraged his online presence: "Charlie told me to speak up – he treated me as an equal, not a token." The video includes clips of Kirk debating diverse audiences, showing his commitment to free speech over division.
On transgender issues, Odom defends Kirk's caution against life-altering surgeries for 14-year-olds, noting studies showing many detransition later. "It wasn't hate – it was protecting kids from rushed decisions," Odom explains, aligning with Kirk's "common-sense" approach. And the white supremacist label? Odom laughs it off: "Actual white supremacists like Blood Tribe called Kirk their 'enemy' for undermining racial collectivism. If he was one of them, why did they hate him?"
Musk's retweet – "Truth from a Black gay conservative – the left's smears against Charlie Kirk are pure fiction. He was about merit and freedom for all" – skyrocketed the video, trending under #CharlieKirkTruth. It's a direct rebuke to media like CNN and MSNBC, which have recycled Kirk's quotes to fuel post-assassination attacks.
Kirk's Diverse Coalition: Proof Against the Hate Narrative
Odom's video underscores a key fact: If Kirk truly hated Black people or the LGBTQ+ community, why did they flock to his events? Turning Point USA's Young Black Leadership Summit drew hundreds of Black conservatives, with activists like Chandler Crump crediting Kirk for equal treatment: "He said it doesn’t matter if you are Black or white... He paid attention to us." Kirk's "Blexit" campaign with Candace Owens empowered Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party, filling rallies with MAGA-hatted diverse youth.
Latino support was massive in states like Arizona, where Kirk helped flip it for Trump in 2024 through Spanish-language initiatives at AmericaFest. LGBTQ+ conservatives like transgender activist Blaire White debated Kirk civilly on his podcast, and Log Cabin Republicans attended TPUSA events, drawn to his free speech advocacy. Kirk's message – economic opportunity, family values, and meritocracy – resonated because it was inclusive, not exclusionary. As Odom puts it, "Charlie cared about everyone succeeding on merit, not quotas."
This contradicts the KKK's legacy – a Democratic-founded terror group from 1865 that targeted Republicans and minorities. Modern white supremacists rejected Kirk outright, yet the left slaps the label on him to justify smears.
Media's Role: Smears Over Substance
The video exposes how media cherry-picks Kirk's words – the "moronic Black woman" line becomes "racist," ignoring his DEI critique. Boeing's 50/50 engineer hiring quota is a prime example: With few women at the top of engineering classes, standards dropped, leading to quality issues like SpaceX outpacing them and plane defects. Kirk warned of this; Odom calls it "common sense, not hate."
Transgender policies? Kirk opposed rushed surgeries for minors, citing detransition regrets – a protective stance, not bigotry. Odom, as a gay man, agrees: "Kirk debated us fairly; he wasn't afraid of diverse voices."
A Call to Truth in Kirk's Legacy
Amir Odom's video isn't just a rebuttal – it's a testament to Kirk's impact. Retweeted by Musk, it's gone viral, reminding us that Kirk's diverse coalition proves the smears wrong. He wasn't a hater; he was a fighter for standards and freedom. Watch it here: YouTube Link. As we mourn Kirk, let's honor his legacy by rejecting lies and embracing truth.
Juan Fermin is a political analyst for NoSocialism.com, dedicated to exposing threats to freedom.
Posted: September 15, 2025
