invited to the cookout

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1. (African-American Vernacular, idiomatic) Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
   • 2020 July 7, The REAL Meaning Of "Invited To The Cookout" In African American Culture:

     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.”