Why Bachelor Nation Wants a Black Bachelor for Season 25

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So, we gotta talk about a new campaign aimed at holding The Bachelor franchise accountable for diversity and anti-racism, but before we get into it, make sure to hit that subscribe button and notification bell so that you don’t miss out on any updates.

Ok, so- 40 Seasons. 18 years. 1 Black Lead. This is a perfect example of why a new campaign has formed a petition to cast a Black man as the lead in season 25 of The Bachelor.

As you may know, In 40 seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay, has been the only Black lead.

But, the petition and campaign are hoping to change that, while also making other changes to how the show operates. It features 13 calls to action, including casting a Black lead in season 25 while also casting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) for "at least 35% of contestants," giving equitable screentime to BIPOC contestants, actively supporting those contestants with mental health resources, hiring a BIPOC diversity consultant, condemning racism and paying attention to stereotypes, while also vetting new contestants to prevent anyone who has promoted prejudice from being cast.

Well, several cast members from the franchise have shown support by sharing the petition on their own social media accounts.

Rachel Lindsay has also posted on her blog, 'Honestly Rach,' that she would not return to the franchise if it did not address its issues with race.

She said QUOTE:
“Here is my point…if the National Football League, an organization notoriously known for not standing behind their athletes of color, can come out to make a statement to condemn racism and their systemic oppression and admit they were wrong for not listening in the past, then the Bachelor franchise can most certainly follow suit. Only time will tell how the franchise will respond, but to date they have been silent. Until then, make sure you tune in on Mondays for all the white reasons to watch The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons Ever as it will weekly highlight the very thing that is wrong with this franchise."

ABC Network and Warner Brothers have stated previously that they are standing by Black Lives Matter.

ABC said QUOTE:
"We believe in liberty and justice for all. We stand with our Black colleagues, creators, performers, storytellers, viewers, and every ally of the Black community against systemic racism, racial injustice, senseless violence and oppression. Your voice matters. Black lives matter."

While, Warner Bros TV posted a quote by Bryan Stevenson that said QUOTE:
”Somebody has to stand when others are sitting. Somebody has to speak when others are quiet." We stand with our Black colleagues, talent, storytellers, and fans—and all affected by senseless violence," their statement read. "Your voices matter, your messages matter. #BlackLivesMatter"

With regards to the petition, almost 19,000 people have signed the petition but ABC and WBTV have not yet commented.

On that note, that’s all I have to share with you guys today. So, What are your thoughts on this? Do you think The Bachelor Franchise Cast a Black Lead for Season 25? Let me know down in the comments and then click right here to watch a new video and of course, make sure to hit that subscribe button. I’m your host Alex Schiffman, you can follow me on socials @alexschiffman and I’ll see you next time!

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