A recent discovery on social media has reignited the discussion surrounding Meghan Markle’s racial identity.
Users stumbled upon an online profile from 2013, where the former actress listed herself as Caucasian, sparking speculations that she may have fabricated these details.
The tweet, posted on December 10th, 2022, gained significant attention and engagement, further fueling the controversy.
Although the profile image in question was recently posted, it seems to have been circulating online for several years.
This revelation provoked a fierce response on social media, with some accusing Meghan of lying about her race.
Critics argued that she had never referred to herself as black and consistently identified as Caucasian on all her CVs.
They claimed that Meghan only acknowledged her racial background when it served her narrative, such as during her visit to South Africa, where she presented herself as a woman of color rather than a black woman.
In addition to the debate over her racial identity, accusations were made against Meghan’s motives for aligning herself with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Some suggested that her involvement was not driven by genuine concern for black people, but rather a calculated move to gain political leverage.
Critics claimed that Meghan had shown no interest in the movement until the recent wave of BLM protests.
Furthermore, they argued that she exploited her racial background as a shield whenever she faced criticism for her behavior, using accusations of racism to deflect attention from her alleged lies, schemes, cheating, and bullying tendencies.
Another aspect of the controversy revolved around Meghan’s preference to be seen as a white woman rather than mixed race.
One commentator noted that Meghan, who is of mixed race heritage, chose to distance herself from her black identity and took offense when referred to as black.
In America, classifying mixed race individuals as black stems from the historical “one drop rule” and the ongoing racial divide.
However, Meghan allegedly resisted this categorization, instead opting to be seen exclusively as white.
Critics argued that she wanted to ignore her black heritage and emphasized her white ancestry.
They pointed out that when her family tree, including her mother’s side with its connection to slavery, was brought to light, Meghan insisted on downplaying her mixed race background.
Interestingly, while Meghan rejected the label of mixed race for herself, her husband Prince Harry openly referred to their children as mixed race.
This divergence in their perspectives seemingly irked Meghan, as it highlighted their children’s black heritage, which she preferred to downplay.
According to Tom Bauer, a commentator on the subject, Meghan’s strategic emphasis on her racial identity began even before her marriage to Prince Harry.
As her career faced stagnation, she sought a PR angle, and the issue of race became a prominent aspect of her public image.
Now, with two white children, Meghan’s complaints about racism towards them have faced heightened scrutiny and criticism.
Critics argue that her claims are baseless and absurd, considering her children’s predominantly white heritage.
This has further intensified the ongoing debate surrounding Meghan Markle and her racial identity.