Every “N**ga Moment” a Black Person Has is NOT the Burden of All of Black America.

Will Smith smacked Chris Rock. Not me, or you, or us. Any fallout from his actions are his burdens to carry. Thinking otherwise is white dominant culture at work.

Will Smith attacking Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards; Photo credit: Getty Images

The 94th annual Academy Awards, commonly referred to as The Oscars, had various historic moments, but perhaps no moment garnered more of a reaction than what can be best described as the slap heard around the world. As comedian Chris Rock was on stage bantering prior t…