- Charity Lawson, the second monoracial Black Bachelorette, advocated for accommodations during her time on the show.
- In an interview with Insider, she revealed that she had to advocate for certain things.
- One of those things was having a glam team experienced in styling African-American hair.
As the second monoracial Black Bachelorette, Charity Lawson recognizes the franchise’s problematic history with POC contestants.
However, as she leads the show, Lawson made it a point to advocate for herself.
In an interview with Insider, Lawson explains that being announced as the Bachelorette made her realize she had a larger role to play.
She comments, “We’re making strides, but we’re making them so, so slowly,” when discussing the franchise’s approach to race.
Lawson had conversations with the men on her season to ensure they understood the complexities she faced as a Black woman. Some of them were already aware of the show’s past missteps in handling race.
Behind the scenes, Lawson fought for her needs, advocating for things that weren’t necessarily on the radar of the show’s staff.
Specifically, she requested a glam team with expertise in styling African-American hair, emphasizing the different needs of women of color when it comes to hair and makeup.
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In her role as the Bachelorette, Lawson made it a priority to engage in important conversations about race with contestants, producers, and everyone involved.
The Bachelor franchise has faced criticism for its lack of diversity among leads and its response to allegations of racism among contestants.
Rachel Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, made history in 2017. She was followed by Michelle Young and Tayshia Adams, further increasing representation.
In 2021, the franchise faced a significant moment of reckoning when host Chris Harrison defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell after controversy surrounding her attendance at an “Antebellum”-themed party.
Harrison ultimately stepped down as host due to backlash, and Lindsay distanced herself from the franchise due to “racist” fan harassment.
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