Radical Democrat Claims 'The N Word' Causes Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease In Black People

Former New York City Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman appeared on CNN and claimed that racism against black people causes them to contract serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Bowman suggested that hearing racist slurs, including the N-word, is a direct cause of these health issues. He stated that the stress of dealing with racism daily contributes to higher rates of obesity, heart disease, and cancer in the black community. Bowman accused the Republican Party of not holding its members accountable for racism and claimed that if they would listen and learn, the country could be better. He provided no evidence to support his claims and became agitated when a white panelist tried to respond. Many Twitter users responded to Bowman's comments, criticizing his lack of evidence and what they saw as a "victim mentality." Some users pointed out the irony of Bowman's claims, given that the N-word is often used in rap music and other cultural contexts. Others criticized CNN for allowing Bowman to make such unsubstantiated claims on their platform.