Jimmy Kimmel Reflects on His Own White Privilege on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

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By Mackenzie Nichols Staff Writer Jimmy Kimmel grappled with his own white privilege during the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” opening monologue.

Revealing that the first time her heard the term he was “defensive” and misunderstood what it truly meant. “To me, white privilege – was what Donald Trump had – a wealthy father – and a silver spoon in his mouth.

It wasn’t what I grew up with,” said Kimmel. “So, I rejected it – because I didn’t understand what white privilege – meant. But I think I do now.

I think I at least understand some of it – and here’s what I think it is. People who are white – we don’t have to deal with negative assumptions being made about us – based on the color of our skin.