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.
https://twitter.com/yeahteriq/status/990717285663821824?s=21
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 ????????
https://twitter.com/pkphyre85/status/990764755441868800?s=21
https://twitter.com/hexhawking/status/990768812604747776?s=21
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
— TheFineAuthor (@TheFineAuthor_) April 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/_jackn4tweetz_/status/990746216383250433?s=21
https://twitter.com/takethedives/status/990754567678722048?s=2
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 (@DollarBeKnowing) April 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/sosothewanderer/status/990744725153042432?s=21
https://twitter.com/porshaamor/status/990778345628487686?s=21
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