Cenk Uygur, founder and host of "The Young Turks," joins NewsNation to discuss this year's Met Gala
an exclusive, elite event that chose "superfine tailoring of Black style" as its theme.
The Met Gala, an annual event known for its extravagant fashion and celebrity attendance, has increasingly become a platform for showcasing identity politics, as highlighted in a recent Yahoo News article. The event, which took place on the first Monday in May, saw attendees using their outfits and appearances to make bold statements about race, gender, and cultural identity. Notable examples included a model wearing a dress designed by a Black designer to celebrate Black excellence, and a transgender activist using their platform to raise awareness about trans rights. The article suggests that while some see this as a positive step towards greater inclusivity and representation, others criticize it as superficial activism that detracts from the event's original purpose of celebrating fashion and art.