June 29th 2023.
Charity Lawson is the fourth Black woman to lead The Bachelorette, and is already making a name for herself with her natural confidence, compassion, and magnetic smile. After her standout role on season 27 of The Bachelor, she was well-prepared to take on the role of the second monoracial Black Bachelorette. But she was also aware of the show's long history of controversy revolving around race.
That's why, even before the show began, Lawson was advocating for herself and her representation. She knew that she would need a hairstylist and makeup artists who were experienced in dealing with African-American hair, and that there would have to be important conversations around race and the challenges she faced as a Black woman.
To her credit, Lawson has been successful in securing these resources and having these conversations. She follows in the footsteps of Rachel Lindsay, who made franchise history as the show's first Black Bachelorette in 2017, and Michelle Young and Tayshia Adams, who have also taken the lead in the show.
Although the show is making strides towards better representation, the controversy surrounding it's history of racism still lingers. Things have been brought to light in recent investigations, such as the one that led to the Bachelor creator's departure from the show. This has certainly opened up a whole new conversation regarding race and the show.
The Bachelorette franchise is taking steps towards progress, and Charity Lawson is playing a key role in it. She is using her platform to advocate for herself and other Black women, and showing that representation matters.
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