This Man Calls the #NotMyAriel Backlash, “Supposed Racism”?

Summary

The article discusses the backlash against the #NotMyAriel movement, highlighting the author's perspective on how some minorities, specifically an Asian commenter, inadvertently uphold white supremacy by downplaying the significance of a Black Ariel and the broader context of racism faced by Black people.

Abstract

The author addresses the controversy surrounding the casting of a Black actress as Ariel in the upcoming live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." An Asian commenter's response to the author's previous article on the subject is criticized for suggesting that White people also face racial discrimination and that the backlash against the #NotMyAriel movement is unjustified. The author argues that such views reflect a lack of understanding of racism and align with white supremacist ideologies by ignoring the systemic oppression and hate directed towards Black individuals. The commenter's reaction to the author's rebuttal, which included blocking the author, is presented as an example of how some minorities avoid confronting the realities of anti-Black racism. The author emphasizes the historical and ongoing struggles of Black people, as detailed in "The Destruction of Black Civilization," and asserts the right to block and delete any gaslighting attempts in discussions about race.

Opinions

The author believes that the Asian commenter's defense of White people against accusations of racism in the context of the #NotMyAriel movement is misguided and indicative of internalized white supremacy.
The author is critical of the idea that White people are victims of racial discrimination in the same way that Black people are, asserting that this perspective misunderstands the nature of racism.
The author is frustrated with the lack of solidarity from some minority groups, particularly Asians, who are seen as dismissive or antagonistic towards the experiences and perspectives of Black people.
The author feels that the backlash against the representation of a Black Ariel is an extension of the broader systemic racism and erasure that Black people face in society.
The author suggests that gaslighting in discussions about race is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, indicating a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior in their online interactions.
The author draws on historical context to underscore the perpetual challenges and hatred faced by Black people, referencing both personal experiences and broader historical narratives.

Here is what you need to know about how minorities uphold white supremacy

Sorry, this article does not deserve an image. I will, however, post an Asian commenter’s response to my Ariel article:

Basically, the Asian commenter (they always give me grief when I talk about Black topics), was saying that White people are suffering for the sins of their ancestors right now, and our backlash against the #NotMyAriel shows how we are “fanning the flames”. White people face racial discrimination too, he explains.

I don’t think he knows what racism is.

He also mentions in another part of his diatribe, that my posts are part of the problem.

What this commenter do not understand is that his words mirror those of White Supremacy. He totally bypassed the ugly hatred showed towards this young Black woman, only for him to make a case in defense of the very people his culture tries to emulate.

After I sent a long reply of how disgusting it is for adults to be calling little girls “slaves” and that if “people are afraid of seeing brown faces, they can just NOT go see the movie” — he blocks me.

Which is cool because he knew he was wrong. I am tired of Black women/girls/boys/men being teased and made fun of, then completely erased and called hateful when we respond in kind or in pain and he being a minority himself, KNOWS better.

This proves a powerful point I made months ago regarding an Asian man cussing me out on Medium and calling me names. Their culture and race is protected here in the states because they swear, they are going through a lot, but lately as in the past, the Asians REFUSE to understand Black people’s plight or ongoing problems. They gaslight, deflect or outright become verbally violent in the comment section, spazzing out.

We are all entitled to our opinions, but I have to say it: Something is really wrong with these particular commenters. I’ve seen the Tik Tok videos of them complaining about how white people misunderstand them, disrespect their culture, or make fun of their accents — yes, there is an actual Tik Tok video about this.

When it comes to Blacks being happy to see The Little Mermaid as brown, this particular commenter said it is a problem. Certainly, I never cared if they made Ariel white or not, it is simply a good movie, but the commenter had to be EXTRA.

I’m not a Hebrew Israelite and I do not agree with all they say, but one thing I agree with them about and understand, is that NO ONE is our ally. The Word declares that other nations will have a perpetual hate for us.

I think I see now.

I just finished reading The Destruction of Black Civilization and goodness, it packs a whole lot in there. About 6,000 years' worth of trials Blacks went through — beginning with the Asians, then the Arabs and Europeans — sadly, we even fought amongst our own.

I say all of that to say this: Yes, have your opinions, but understand I can detect gaslighting. You will be BLOCKED and DELETED if you turn your gaslight on, I don’t care who you are.

I said what I said.

Thank you for reading.