Bachelorette: Rachel Lindsay Opens Up About ABC’s ‘Ignorance’ On Race

Rachel Lindsay, featured in The Bachelorette season 17, opened up about the toxicity and “ignorance” of both the series and ABC. Highly engaged in the Bachelor Nation conversation in 2017 during her time on the series, the reality TV star has resurfaced with the release of Rachel’s new book, Miss Me With That. Even though Rachel claimed that her time involved with the series has come to an end, she appears to have some unfinished business with the cast of the series, as well as a number of concerns about the franchise.

Unflinching in her criticism and recollections, Rachel helps fans to see what being on The Bachelorette is really like, unfiltered and unedited. The series has had a number of scandals over the years, with more and more members of Bachelor Nation speaking out against the concerning nature of the series, hoping for the series to make serious edits. While often viewed as light-hearted television, many have talked about the mental health concerns that result from The Bachelor franchise. With plenty of hype surrounding her recent release, Rachel has surfaced as the new face of diverse voices on The Bachelorette.

As reported by Yahoo, Rachel explained how her time on The Bachelorette was important for “represent[ation]” and helping to make positive “change” on the series While Rachel’s comments may feel like her goal is to attack the series, Rachel explained that all she hopes for is to “make the show better.” With the honor of being “the first black Bachelorette,” Rachel expressed not only the pressure that this put on her but also how the network failed her in their endeavor to “check the box of having their first black lead.” She talked about ABC’s “ignorance” on race, saying “they weren’t prepared.” Rachel has spoken out against The Bachelor previously, now continuing where she left off in regard to well-needed shifts in the series’ narrative. Throughout her season, Rachel described how her own “comfort” wasn’t prioritized by the series, leading to the strain and stress she felt as The Bachelorette lead. With pride in her role, Rachel sees plenty of work that needs to go into “diversify[ing]” the series.

Still attempting to redeem itself from past missteps, the franchise continues to try to become more and more diverse after harsh criticism from both cast members and fans. While Rachel was the first black lead on the series, she is certainly not the last, with Tayshia Adams following in her footsteps with needed representation. Rachel may have spent years talking about diversity, but she now emphasizes mental health with the release of her new book. Specifically speaking to “the Black community,” Rachel hopes to normalize both “therapy” and “crying.” Less focused on Bachelorette drama and heavily centered on her journey as a human being, Rachel is certain to inspire a wide range of readers.

With a mix of controversial revelations and dealing with emotions in a healthy way, Rachel’s book release is a breath of fresh air for the series. While the book may call out some of the show’s shortcomings, she hasn’t used her platform to trash the franchise. From sexy social media posts featuring Bryan Abasolo to a strong stance on diversity, Rachel has had a special opportunity to speak about not only her mixed emotions on the series but also the truths she’s learned along the way in her new release. Both in her book and in her conversations with the media, Rachel continues to push for a better and brighter future for both The Bachelorette as well as future contestants.

Source: Yahoo

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