I didn’t anticipate what the abandoned baby monkey Punch would do to me when I was scrolling social media on Monday. But I know why I couldn’t look away. I was abandoned by my mother too. On Feb. 5, ...

As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society (not just white folks) are focusing its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. Here’s why.

The viral phenomenon that is “Punch the Monkey” isn’t just some niche corner of “White People Twitter.” Let’s be clear: Black folks are just as deeply invested in this baby monkey’s health and safety ...