2 + 2 = 4 by the way is racist. Asking for homework is racist.
Burgess Owens: “2 + 2 = 4 by the way is racist. Asking for homework is racist.”
On the recordJune 23, 2021
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Owens claims basic math and homework assignments are considered racist.
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