Used in a political sense. This phrase is used towards Black Americans when other ethnic groups (usually
white conservatives) feel
like a black individual is perceived as a "safe negro".
One whose presence doesn't "threaten" others.
One that others wouldn't see as militant, conscious, or a "thug". You can find this phrase used primarily towards black conservatives, black
people are often known to talk down to Black Americans, or Black Americans who simply aren't overtly stereotypical in the negative sense.
This phrase can be seen as code speak by suspected white supremacists. A racial epithet disguised as a compliment to denigrate Black Americans
You're not
like the others, you're one of the good ones.
Wow
Jamal, your speech was s articulate, you're one of the good ones.
You know Demarkus? Yeah, he said that he didn't approve of the
protest. thank god he's one of the good ones.