Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?

By: George Michael, Westfield State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 19, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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By George Michael, Westfield State University

Far-right activist Nick Fuentes continues to gain momentum.

The openly racist and antisemitic podcaster has emerged as an influential figure on the American political right. Recent profiles in The Atlantic and The New York Times have elevated the 27-year-old into practically a household name.

But as a scholar of the American right, I’ve been fascinated by one aspect of Fuentes’ rise: the way some Black podcast …

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