Issa Rae Dragged for Encouraging Black Women to Date Asian Men

By Max Rosenhaus

May 1, 2018

A fan tweeted an excerpt from Issa Rae’s book "Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl" and zoomed in on a part where Issa discussed how Asian men are “overburdened” with racial stereotypes which seemingly causes Asian women to date outside of their race more often.

Issa suggested that since black men seem to date outside of their race more often—due to a multitude of stereotypes of black women—that black women and Asian men should join forces. S

“This is why I propose that Black women and Asian men join forces in love, mariage, and procreation. Educated Black women what better intellectual match for you than an Asian man?”

Check out some of the Twitter reaction below:

TSR STAFF: Talia O. @theclosetratchet _______________________________________ A fan tweeted an excerpt from #IssaRae’s book #MisadventuresOfAwkwardBlackGirl and zoomed in on a part where Issa discussed how Asian men are “overburdened” with racial stereotypes which seemingly causes Asian women to date outside of their race more often. _______________________________________ In the excerpt, Issa suggested that since black men seem to date outside of their race more often—due to a multitude of stereotypes being projected onto black women—that black women and Asian men should join forces. She believes that there could be harmony there. _______________________________________ “This is why I propose that Black women and Asian men join forces in love, mariage, and procreation. Educated Black women what better intellectual match for you than an Asian man?” Issa wrote. The gag is that this book came out three years ago, however, that doesn’t mean it still can’t spark dialogue like it has. _______________________________________ In fact, this passage has everyone on Twitter in their feelings even though Issa was definitely being satirical! On the one hand, black women see no issue with what was said, because “if a black man had said it, then...” well, y’all know how that goes! _______________________________________ Check out some reactions and tell us your thoughts 👀👀

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🗣 your favorite BLACK rappers tweet about wanting foreign women everyday.. Why are you mad at Issa Rae??
— Young Geezy.. (@MsMyaG) April 30, 2018

Issa Rae
1. Didn’t say she had a preference for Asian men
2. Writes and stars in a show featuring several Blk couples
3. Is dating a Blk man

Y’all
1. Don’t read
2. Have never canceled a Blk man for having a “preference”
3. Love to be “satirical” until the joke is @ your expense
— Bug a Boo Pynk 💿 (@thexavierjames) April 30, 2018

yall boycotting Issa rae?.. yeah yall on yall own.
— Kareem Abdul-JEANbar (@insidehismind) April 30, 2018

Issa Rae basically said successful black women are not heavily sought out by black men & successful Asian men are not heavily sought out by anyone . Therefore , the two should date . I see no issue . Queen Issa . Next case
— IDontReplyToDMs (@DamnSheBADD__) April 30, 2018