Sister Souljah moment

Meaning

Noun

  • A politician's public repudiation of extremism perceived to be allied or associated with them or their political party.

Origin

  • Referring to presidential candidate Bill Clinton publicly criticizing activist Sister Souljah for her statements about the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

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