Is it just me, or has the constant attack on Black women on social media gone too far? Every day, it seems like there’s a new viral post or video aimed at tearing down Black women, and it’s exhausting. Recently, a video went viral that, like so many others, degraded Black women in such an ugly and harmful way. I refuse to name the men responsible for the content because I don’t want to give them any more attention. However, the bigger issue here isn’t just the creators themselves—it’s the platforms that allow and even amplify this kind of content.
Social media algorithms seem to love controversy, and sadly, attacks on Black women generate a lot of engagement. It’s disheartening that platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube often turn a blind eye to this kind of targeted hate. In fact, these platforms seem to boost such content, allowing it to reach millions of people. Meanwhile, if someone tries to speak out against these attacks or elaborates on the damaging effects, their content is often flagged or taken down. The system seems to favor the oppressors rather than protecting those being attacked.
But this isn’t just about individual creators. The problem is much bigger—it’s embedded in how white-dominated media as a whole treats Black women. Time and again, we see both men and women being uplifted for bashing and disrespecting Black women. It’s become a trend, as if tearing down Black women is some sort of twisted entertainment that these platforms are happy to profit from.
This isn’t accidental. It feels intentional, designed to make Black women feel ugly, undesirable, and unworthy of love or respect. These narratives are not only harmful but incredibly dehumanizing. They perpetuate the dangerous idea that Black women are less valuable, less beautiful, and less deserving of protection or care than other women.
The truth is, social media and broader media outlets have an immense responsibility. They shape public perception. And when the media allows content that repeatedly demeans and disrespects Black women to go viral, it reinforces racist, misogynistic ideas. It sends a message that Black women don’t matter, that our feelings, our dignity, and our humanity can be sacrificed for clicks and views.
It’s time for social media platforms to take responsibility. The algorithms need to change. Instead of promoting content that degrades Black women, they should be uplifting voices that speak to our beauty, our power, and our humanity. It’s time to stop allowing people to profit off our pain.
Black women are not here to be the butt of viral jokes, the targets of online hate, or the fodder for controversy. We are human beings deserving of respect, dignity, and love. Media needs to stop exploiting us and start holding people accountable for the harm they cause. Our images should not be used to generate views or stir controversy at the expense of our self-worth.