Alannah Keyser is getting dragged for her use of the n-word, and corporate media is eating it up. They’ve jumped at every chance to vilify her, spinning a narrative of outrage that feels more like a witch hunt than a call for accountability. Let’s face it: outlets like CNN and The New York Times thrive on sensationalism. They’ve been quick to label her as the latest villain in their ongoing culture war, but where’s the context?

Keyser claims to have supporters keeping her afloat amid the backlash. Surprisingly, some of her fans aren’t demonizing her but are instead resorting to a level of empathy that mainstream media seems to refuse to acknowledge. You have to wonder: why is the press so eager to tear her down? Is it about her actions, or is it about the clicks and ratings that this drama brings in? The hypocrisy is nauseating. These same outlets will celebrate the freedom of artistically expressing ideas, yet condemn an individual for a slip-up and rally the digital mob against her.

The truth is, while judgement is handed down with one hand, the other hand is cashing in on viewers’ outrage. The likes of MSNBC and Fox News treat this as a headline story while the real discussions about accountability, freedom of speech, and the real-life implications of such charges go unsaid. It’s a disservice to the public, and the media should be better. Instead of fostering real conversations, they choose to fan the flames of division.

The lesson here? Don’t fall for the corporate media’s smoke and mirrors—they’re more interested in profits than truth.