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Black Men Finally See Themselves on ‘The Bachelorette’

Even though my dudes still get way less screen time, the show gave me something I didn’t know I was missing

Momentum Blog Team
Momentum
Dec 15, 2020

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“Beyond the men’s efforts to win Tayshia’s heart, there remains an unspoken bond among the Black contestants. There’s no drama or infighting among them — only respect — as they plot their way through a well-constructed world that gives considerable air time to the immature stunts and petty arguments of White contestants. Bachelor Nation would benefit more with a focus on the substance many of the Black men bring to the show.” — Treye Green

Read Green’s story in its entirety below.

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