Tom Hanks writes New York Times op-ed about Tulsa Race Massacre and systemic racism

SF Gate ^ | June 4, 2021 | by Dan Gentile

[Oldeconomybuyer]

For many people, Tom Hanks may be the most trusted person in America. The Hollywood star, born in Concord and raised in Oakland, has become more outspoken recently regarding societal issues, imploring Americans to wear masks following his own COVID-19 diagnosis and hosting Joe Biden's inauguration day TV special.

Today, he continued that spirit of social engagement with a New York Times op-ed deploring the lack of education surrounding the Tulsa Race Massacre.

In the essay, Hanks recounts his upbringing in Oakland, commenting on both the city's diversity and integration, as well as the polarization and division. He notes that despite four years of American history classes, he hadn't once been taught about the Tulsa Race Massacre. The op-ed goes on to stress the importance of acknowledging the massacre in the broader context of systemic racism.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

[jacknhoo]

Tom Hanks is a pedophile.

[Flavious_Maximus]

“For many people, Tom Hanks may be the most trusted person in America.”

Stopped reading right there.

All liberals, leftest, marxist, communist make Gods of their leaders (Obama, Biden, Clinton) and at the same time they have the gall to say that Trump supporters are cultist.

Tom Hanks got his stardom playing a man pretending to be a woman. That’s what they call gravitas.

[gattaca]

Tom Hanks is just a mouthpiece for the Obamas.

[bryan999]

So is this Hollywood dumdum going to run for President or what?

[Williams]

Just wondering if a massacre in frigging Tulsa 100 years ago is under reported, what just happened in all our cities?

I wonder were as many people killed?

And WTH are we suddenly supposed to focus on one race riot from so long ago?

Oh I get it, because whites never do this stuff now.

[Gay State Conservative]

He was pretty good in Private Ryan...but not nearly as good as several other stars. I can't recall seeing him in anything else.

I couldn't give a rat's hindquarters what he thinks about Tulsa...or Oklahoma City...or Bujumbura.

[Mashood]

What do Greeks know about American history?

[Deplorable American1776]

Most trusted?? What Bull💩! Sorry, Tom Hanks, to me is just above AOC and below Joe Biden in trustworthiness...

And Joe Biden is ranked #576,854,250 on my list...😀 (Maybe a bit high!)

[Tax-chick]

He notes that despite four years of American history classes ...

Hogwash. I don't believe his school had four years of American history.

[Tax-chick]

Tom Hanks is not Greek. His wife has some Greek heritage.

[Levy78]

Looks like a Burt from Sesame Street. This asshole hates us,
and hates the Republic. In the dialect of the modern American patriot, ‘Hanks’ translates to ‘enemy’.

[ReaganGeneration2]

The latest chapter entered in the scripture of America’s Race Religion

To do:
1) File under IGNORE
2) Live life
3) When hearing or reading about a related news item, see Step 1

[pnz1]

“For many people, Tom Hanks may be the most trusted person in America.“
Lol nope

[Tell It Right]

In a nation of over 350 million people we have only 200+ white-on-black murders annually. That's obviously not "systemic".

But if it is, then what do you call the 400+ black-on-white murders?

[redshawk]

I guess a new anti white movie is on the horizon.

[C210N]

the most trusted person in America...

So, he's the new Walter "One World Government" Cronkite?

Nope. Just a pedophile.

[odawg]

How does the weekly body count in Chicago compare to the event in Tulsa a hundred years ago?

[MayflowerMadam]

Do these people even know what “systemic” means? Do they know that it’s “racism”, not “systemicracism”? (Unlike “stinkingdemocrat”, which actually IS one word, according to my mom.)

[caww]

What happened to this Tom Hanks?.... who needs to go back to his dinner table instead of standing in front of a podium!