Because its readers are the type to celebrate this "holiday", the Times serves up a platter of tripe and chitlins — solidarity with one's oppressed victims trumps cultural appropriation, every time

message, “we care”

NYT reader Joni Mitchell:

"When I see black men sitting, I have a tendency to go — like I nod like I'm a brother. I really feel an affinity because I have experienced being a black guy on several occasions," she said.

She added: "Did you ever see the cover of 'Don Juan's Reckless Daughter'? That's me. The black guy in the front."