Political commentator and podcast host Danielle Moody delivered a fiery Instagram post on Labor Day, questioning whose labor is truly recognized in America’s annual holiday.
In a video shared to her account, Moody highlighted what she sees as hypocrisy in the way U.S. labor is valued. While many Black, Brown, and immigrant workers spend the holiday continuing to work, she argued that the nation too often ignores the contributions of those who form the backbone of its economy.
“On this Labor Day, I’m working, of course, as many children of immigrants, Black and Brown people do on a regular basis,” she said, adding that immigrant workers frequently endure low pay, long hours, and a lack of healthcare or workplace protections due to their legal status.
Moody contrasted this with what she described as the “laziness of white supremacy,” pointing to President Donald Trump’s lack of public Labor Day events as emblematic of privilege. She further criticized white nationalists, noting that despite their rhetoric, statistics show white Americans are more likely to receive welfare and social service benefits.
“The only people that should have off are immigrants and Black and Brown people,” she said in her video. “Everybody else, white Americans, should be working on Labor Day.”
Her remarks underscored the historic role of marginalized communities in securing labor protections that benefit all Americans. From labor organizing to civil rights struggles, she noted that many of today’s workplace rights were won through the efforts of workers who were often excluded from the full benefits of citizenship.
Moody concluded her message with a stark reminder: “Happy Labor Day to those that actually labor to make this country what it is—or at this point, what we wish it would be.”
The post drew strong reactions online, resonating with many who agreed that immigrant and minority workers are often underappreciated.
“POT-ON COMMENTARY that ELOQUENTLY reminds us about the SHEER HYPOCRISY of a certain group’s IDEOLOGY. 💯💪🏽🎯,” one person remarked.
