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invited to the cookout en · ADJ
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(idiomatic, not-comparable, qualifier:African-American Vernacular) Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
So when a white person puts aside prejudice, stands up against racism, and uses their whiteness for good, someone on Twitter will announce that they are “invited to the cookout.”
2020 July 7, The REAL Meaning Of "Invited To The Cookout" In African American Culture: