‘Racist much?’ is a question that comes to mind with this article.
Some may think this is interesting. Some may think this is sad. Others may call it, ‘Par for the course.’
The insanity of the 2020s will go into the record books as a time when a White woman becoming Miss Zimbabwe should not be allowed, but a Black woman becoming Miss Ireland is the greatest thing ever. Racist much?
This from headlineusa.com.
The crowning of Brooke Bruk-Jackson, a 21-year-old white woman, as Miss Universe Zimbabwe on September 16th has ignited disturbing criticism, with some expressing outrage against the model’s race.
The Atlanta-Black Star reported on September 22nd:
The pageant, held in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, saw Bruk-Jackson triumph over black contestants Amanda Mpofu and Nokutenda Marumbwa.
The talented model took to Instagram to voice her gratitude to the African country.
She said:
I have gained this crown for our beautiful country, to love and to serve our people, to represent Zimbabwe Internationally and to show the world the uniqueness of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans.
Despite Bruk-Jackson’s personal feat, the victory came as a shock to many who hijacked her social media accounts to voice their racist dissent.
According to the Atlanta Black Star, one X user remarked:
All those beautiful melanited women and you telling me the European woman won a contest for black people!!??
A second unhinged user responded:
Extremely tragic and disappointing! I agree with you.
The racist mob hijacked the comments section of her Instagram account, forcing her to disable them. In response to the backlash, Bruk-Jackson attempted to appease the racist critics.
She remarked on Instagram on Thursday:
The colour of our skin should not define a person or who each person chooses to associate with. Together, we are aligned, a beautiful kind made by god.
Her post did little to appease the angry critics.
According to the Atlanta Black Star, one person responded:
So disappointing to see these colonizers representing an African country.
Another responded:
My ancestors rolling in they graves!!!!
Tristan Tate, a social media personality and brother of Andrew Tate, took to X on Friday to defend the new Miss Universe Zimbabwe.
He wrote:
If she’s not allowed to be miss Zimbabwe then every girl from every country should look like an ethnic native.
Some social media users pointed out a perceived double standard, highlighting that when a black woman won Miss Ireland in 2021, there was no similar uproar.
Finally, one social media user said:
Interesting how a White woman becoming Miss Zimbabwe is not OK, but a Black woman becoming Miss Ireland is the greatest thing ever.
Final thoughts: I doubt Miss Zimbabwe is safe in her own homeland, or anywhere else racist blacks may be found. For her own safety, she may want to consider relocating to Antartica or, perhaps, Greenland.
