"Sister Souljah moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Sister Souljah moments [plural]
Etymology: Referring to presidential candidate Bill Clinton publicly criticizing activist Sister Souljah for her statements about the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Sister Souljah moment}} Sister Souljah moment (plural Sister Souljah moments)
  1. (US politics) A politician's public repudiation of extremism perceived to be allied or associated with them or their political party. Wikipedia link: 1992 Los Angeles riots, Bill Clinton, Sister Souljah Tags: US Categories (topical): Bill and Hillary Clinton, US politics

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