Forty seasons, 18 years, and one Black lead. If those statistics sound familiar to you, you're probably a fan of The Bachelor. It's also the phrase at the center of a recent campaign launched by a group of fans who are tired of the franchise's blatant lack of diversity and are demanding change. Titled The Bachelor Diversity Campaign, the organization's mission is to hold the beloved franchise accountable for Bipoc representation and antiracism.
Related: It's Been 18 Years, and the Bachelor Franchise Hasn't Done Much to Improve Its Diversity Issue
On June 8, the campaign launched a petition titled "A Campaign for Anti-Racism in the Bachelor Franchise," which features 13 calls to action, including casting a Black lead in season 25 (season 16 of The Bachelorette has already cast Clare Crawley), casting Bipoc for "at least 35 percent of contestants" while giving them equitable screen time, hiring a Bipoc diversity consultant, and properly vetting new contestants to...
Related: It's Been 18 Years, and the Bachelor Franchise Hasn't Done Much to Improve Its Diversity Issue
On June 8, the campaign launched a petition titled "A Campaign for Anti-Racism in the Bachelor Franchise," which features 13 calls to action, including casting a Black lead in season 25 (season 16 of The Bachelorette has already cast Clare Crawley), casting Bipoc for "at least 35 percent of contestants" while giving them equitable screen time, hiring a Bipoc diversity consultant, and properly vetting new contestants to...
- 6/12/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
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