- McFarland’s answer — in addition to the fact that he, as a white man, owned a piece of slave memorabilia — prompted a wave of backlash.
- “OR you could give it to the man’s descendants. OR you could give it to the @NMAAHC. OR be even more creative help the family use the photo to create a shared-public history Really anything other than keeping a slavery souvenir in your pocket,” broadcast host Nayerra tweeted.
- “Creepy behaviour,” Kelechi added. “If this is what he has procured and brought out with him to the premiere, I wouldn’t be surprised if he has the teeth and hair of enslaved people at home. Weird flex.”
