Love Is Blind season 4 star Kwame Appiah received racist messages following his appearance on the show, prompting support from fellow cast members including Micah Lussier and Zack Goytowski. Kwame shared with fans that he was called the N-word by a social media user and urged people to “do better” regarding hate speech. Micah called for an end to “threats, insults, bigotry and just vile comments”, while Zack asked followers to “send some love to the men and women of color on our show”.
Love Is Blind cast members speak out against racist messages received by Kwame Appiah after appearing on the show.
Love Is Blind season 4 star Kwame Appiah has received racist and derogatory messages on social media following his appearance on the show, prompting other cast members to speak out in support. In an Instagram video posted on Saturday, Kwame shared that he had been called the N-word by a viewer. He stated that while viewers are entitled to their opinions, sending multiple messages like this is inhumane and that everyone needs to do better. He pointed out that those who engage in such behavior are judging him based on a sliver of his life and expressed disappointment in receiving such vile and hateful words.
Kwame’s relationship with Micah Lussier in the show quickly attracted criticism from fans and fellow cast members alike. However, when Kwame faced racism, other cast members, including Micah, voiced their support for him. Micah urged her followers to refrain from bigoted comments and sent her love and support to people of color on the show who may be facing harassment. Similarly, Zack Goytowski asked his followers to send love to the people of color on the show and praised Kwame as a humble, accomplished person who deserves kindness.
The cast’s response highlights the prevalence of racism in society and the need to support people of color in the face of bigotry. Love Is Blind season 4, which premiered on Netflix on March 24, 2021, showcases individuals forming relationships without seeing their partner’s appearance. The show has been praised for its diversity and representation of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters. However, Kwame’s experience demonstrates that even with such progress, racism still pervades society, and people of color may face hatred and bigotry in various settings. The cast’s solidarity and condemnation of racism serve as a reminder that we all need to do better in creating an inclusive and supportive society for everyone.
