A fan tweeted an excerpt from #IssaRae’s book ‘Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl’ and zoomed in on a part where Issa discussed how Asian men are “overburdened” with racial stereotypes which seemingly causes Asian women to date outside of their race more often.
In the excerpt, Issa suggested that since black men seem to date outside of their race more often—due to a multitude of stereotypes being projected onto black women—that black women and Asian men should join forces. She believes that there could be harmony there.
“This is why I propose that Black women and Asian men join forces in love, mariage, and procreation. Educated Black women what better intellectual match for you than an Asian man?” Issa writes. The gag is that this book came out three years ago, however, that doesn’t mean it still can’t spark dialogue like it has.
Fuck is this ?!?! @IssaRae pic.twitter.com/C2DC01MWGC
— Lil Woadie (@YeahTeriq) April 29, 2018
In fact, this passage has everyone on Twitter in their feelings even though Issa was definitely being satirical! On the one hand black women see no issue with what was said, because “of a black man had said it, then…” well, y’all know how that goes!
Check out some reactions and tell us your thoughts ????????
Issa Rae told the educated black women to get them an Asian man. I want to be mad but I see the countless tweets of black men telling black women that they unattractive and undeserving. So… pic.twitter.com/4aScBMsy7p
— Empty Headed Mary Poppin Knockoff (@PKPhyre85) April 30, 2018
Dog, I'm not fucking boycotting Issa Rae because she wants to fuck Jet Li. I'm boycotting enough shit as is; Denny's, Shea butter, Dove soap, H&M, Starbucks, Kanye West, rappers who do songs w/ Kanye West, etc…
— Slum Villain ???????? (@hexhawking) April 30, 2018
Issa Rae basically said successful black women are not heavily sought out by black men & successful Asian men are not heavily sought out by anyone . Therefore , the two should date . I see no issue . Queen Issa . Next case
— IDontReplyToDMs (@DamnSheBADD__) April 30, 2018
When black men state their preference we get killed for it and want people to respect it. So let Issa Rae want her little Asian man. She is in the vast minority
— Sam. (@_JackN4Tweetz_) April 30, 2018
Issa Rae when she logs in and sees how mad she’s got y’all niggas pic.twitter.com/dbDEub7ct8
— ً (@takethedives) April 30, 2018
Here I was thinking Issa Rae was trending because the season 3 trailer for #Insecure dropped and it’s y’all with some bullshit! pic.twitter.com/xcDq6R1I0U
— ᴅᴏʟʟᴀʀ (@callmedollar) April 30, 2018
Knowing Issa Rae, you're probably supposed to read this satirically. Her style has always been subtle sarcasm/satire…ever since I've known her on Awkward Black Girl.
— HalfBlood Princess ???????? (@SosoTheWanderer) April 30, 2018
I'm NOT canceling Issa Rae. I will still be waiting for season 3 of Insecure. So that's that. pic.twitter.com/0fg6FZAlGq
— ????Porsha???? (@PorshaAMOR) April 30, 2018
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