A TikTok video by @the_black_messiah_ has sparked a heated debate online. The video, which has since been deleted, featured the TikToker telling non-POC viewers that they need to ask her permission before commenting on her videos if their “skin isn’t brown.” The video went viral, and reactions were mixed, with many people criticizing her message.
In the video, @the_black_messiah_ says, “If your skin isn’t brown, you need my permission to speak.” She goes on to say that non-POC viewers should comment asking for permission to speak and wait for her response. (t.co) She ends the video by saying, “You people have been talking way too much for way too long, and your time is officially up. It is Black power forever.”
The video gained an unknown number of views before it was deleted. (tiktok.com) It was then reposted on Twitter by @ClownWorld_, where it garnered over 31,000 likes in a day. The video sparked a heated debate online, with many people criticizing @the_black_messiah_’s message.
TikToker @the_jefferymead posted a response to the video, calling it “gross.” The response video garnered over 234,000 views in a day. (tiktok.com) Many people on Twitter also criticized the video, with some calling it divisive and others saying that it was promoting racism.
The video also garnered coverage from some sites, with Dexerto publishing an article about it. The article included a response from @the_black_messiah_ following the controversy. In the response, she said, “Your fathers and your father’s fathers have been saying the same exact thing- ‘white is good and pure while Black is evil and bad.’ This is why when you look at me you don’t see me being worthy of being the wife of Lord Jesus.” (knowyourmeme.com)
The video has sparked a debate about racism and the role of social media in promoting divisive messages. While some people have defended @the_black_messiah_’s message, others have criticized it as promoting racism and divisiveness. (tiktok.com) The controversy surrounding the video highlights the need for more open and honest discussions about race and racism in our society.
