Unforgivable Blackness: Twitter v. Tiffany Haddish

As black women, we are doomed to walk the very fine line between being vocal and loud, stern and abrasive, and carefree and “ghetto.” It’s disappointing when the very group you identify with is the same group that tries to knock you down, but, unfortunately, it’s not surprising. This has happened again and again to the rising comedienne Tiffany Haddish, as black women from every subgroup possible nitpick her media persona and behavior to oblivion. In all honesty, Tiffany embodies what many think is the “typical black girl.” Her tone, stature, and overall presence aren’t the most proper; whether being interviewed or hosting a program, she carries herself casually — so casually that she was ready to pounce on sight when she heard that Sanaa Lathan bit Beyoncé. Her natural hairstyles, dancing outbursts, and brassy attitude all set her apart from her prim-and-proper industry counterparts, while also off-putting some of her black audience.

originally posted in April of 2018 on herstoryfn.com.