So it's better to have a white audience huh? || Vlogmas Day 5 

Girlllll the fact that she said that AFTER having soooo many black women rallied up for her about her hair experience was crazy.

As an “ alternative “ black chick, I’ve never felt at home in my community. I’ll never talk down on my people , but I will be honest about my truth and journey . Yes I have black friends , yes I date black men . I don’t think the Winnie chick is totally self hate . I don’t agree that having a white following is better. BUT I do agree that sometimes black people don’t support black people who aren’t widely acceptable or common to what people perceive black culture to be .

Simone there’s so much to unpack with Winnie’s inner turmoil and her statements. You showed her a lot of grace and I appreciate that. I personally feel we as a community (black women especially) are trying our hardest to snap the deep roots of the past that we are less than and not equal too. I can empathize with her despite her opinions I disagreed with. Hopefully she’s able to find root, heal, and move peacefully in her life. I personally loved your messaging in this video, it’s a great reminder for all of us.💗

"Why would I want to hangout with people who dont want to hang out with me" CHOKED ME UP SO BAD. That struck a nerve. As a weird dark skin woman who has always stayed in "the hood" while being indifferent is so...yeah. yeah. I love your channel! Youre super well rounded. Im healing my wounds surrounding black men and dating preferences and... Stereotypes and everything else. Your channel is very beautiful and helpful towards that journey and just overall ☀️🌞

Why she can’t say WHITE but can say black? I hate the way she’s whispering it, with a passion.

Do people realize some of us are out here STRUGGLING to pay the rent that keeps going up and groceries as well it is Giving Entitled and Clearly Self Hate you can tell

Why is she whispering white LOOOOOL I can't take her seriously. Black ppl do support each other, may not have as much awareness idk but each to their own.

Her only dating white men, in my opinion, is a totally different convo. Bc a lot of black men have been and still are very brutal towards black women (black femicide, colorism, misogynoir, etc) & are very loud/proud about it. However, her specifically focusing her negativity towards black women was pretty hurtful. I just hope that one day she gets to experience black women in a more positive light

i do think that internalized antiblackness is really the crux of this

Wow. Just wow! It amazes me every time how you look at the bigger picture. People on the internet usually just look for the smallest thing to pick on someone and cancel them in the worst way possible, and yet here you are bringing a perspective that is so human and full of empathy. I would've never thought to dig this deep, and it just shows how responsible you are with your content and with what you believe. Mad respect because people online can be really crazy when it comes to dragging someone for anything at all (and sometimes for the views and likes, unfortunately). One of the reasons why I'm trying not to use Twitter anymore haha. You brought so many things that make TOTAL sense to the discussion that I'm gonna have to watch the video again later to really sink in everything you said, cause that was deeeep. And finally, it's really easy, actually, to just generalize. I see myself still doing that a lot, unfortunately, due to some traumas. Thankfully you were able to get past yours, it really takes a lot of work and effort. Once again thank you for another amazinnnnggg video, can't stop saying how inspiring you are. May we all strive to be as human as you were with this approach ❤

I think I’m a bit tired of people running from black women, avoiding black women, etc. then expecting black women to save them in some way. We’re mean, but you expected us to support you? Now there are some mean folks out there, but you can’t generalize… especially when it comes to people- of all races. She wanted to let black women know we let her down, but completely forgot about the realities of social media in itself… social media is fickle… campaigns flop… that’s the nature of content creation. Can’t blame one group for that- it’s the nature of the beast. Sis definitely needs to look within to find answers and get off social for a while. Go do some inner work. 🤷🏾‍♀️

“I don’t even remember their faces anymore, I just remember their words” 📝📝📝 cause PREACH!!!

This response is screaming emotional maturity, self-reflection, and depth. I love it ✨💕 thank you for this perspective. I was raised in a predominantly yt environment so I was definitely bullied a lot by black kids and constantly had my blk card revoked. Glad I realized there was nothing wrong w/ me

She is self absorbed! She needs to read the room! People are struggling hard to pay rent and afford food for their families and all she is concerned about is not getting support for brand sponsorship. There are bigger problems in the world!

Everything you said was so intentional, emotionally mature, and reflective! I know this is about Winnie Parker's comments yet you touched on the various experiences of other Black women as well. Unfortunately, antiblackness is not only rooted in yt people, Black people are often at the centers of our own hatred. I want healing and introspection for all Black people who may have a similar experience. Free yourself from others' expectations or comments because they barely know themselves, how can they tell you about YOU! Thank you for sharing your perspective, Simone.

Black audiences are LOYAL, very very loyal, but we also know when something feels off with a black creator. We're used to being disappointed, taken advantage of, and manipulated by people who want our money but don't want to acknowledge our humanity; that includes other black people. Also, (and I'm about to be cliche) black people are not a monolith, we all have different hobbies and interests and are looking for different things. Not every black person wants to watch the same black content, but when you show us you are truly here for us and align with our interests, we will show up and show out for you.

Simone I love these big sister talks. You handled this conversation with grace and truth! You do a good job with empowering us to not have a victim mindset! Love YOU ❤

I don’t appreciate her saying WHITE quietly and secretly. Like WTH, yall can’t say white on the internet anymore? What’s up with that? But, you’re free to say BLACK?

I love the way you articulate your thoughts and feelings about these controversial topics like this. Very well said. As a black content creator and a fellow chocolate 🍫 girl I admire you and love your take on this situation❤

I’m married to a white man who I love but I feel most comfortable where there are black people, we live in mixed neighborhoods, have mixed friends and so on!

Idk what happened I don’t be on no social media except RU-vid lol

Black community has too much of a collective mindset. People dont owe you anything, not their time, loyalty, appreciation, economic capital, social influence - just because you have the same skin tone. This mindset of supporting someone based on skin color and gender is extremely wild to me. I want the product - period. You can be purple from Mars, Id buy it and support you if the product I am getting is good. When you adopt this mindset people also don't tend to have this thing of shitting on their customer base because its not blindly gaurenteed. I see two sides of this. Maybe this is rather a problem of not understanding business - the audience she has may not translate into showing up for events or purchasing products but support online marketing. She may want to change her audience and be more specific, being black is not the only criteria for targeting -age, gender, income, geographics, educational level, etc. Are all variables to consider when targeting an audience. She can use the same group and segment accordingly. Maybe she hasnt identified her core audience and shes not speaking to them. The white people supporting those artists are there purposefully - they've been targetted as part of the audience to reach. If you are gonna sell a product that resonates accross racial and socioeconomic status thats one thing but if you are blindly expecting support based ONLY on community membership or the tone of your skin - sweets thats not how business works lol. If black people are not buying what you selling, they are not your audience - move where your audience is. One of the biggest problems is when you use social issues are a branding process. If you a political commentator that may work but do you think I want to buy body-lotion from a brand thats vocal about every and all social issues? I dont care, I just want quality body lotion that targets xxx skin issues.

We can always trust you to be honest and still have grace for whoever you’re talking about and we love you for it. So many other people are just chasing the drama and want to have a viral moment by dragging someone who is already under fire

Simone you are gorgeous! Our community has a lot of healing to do. It is hurtful that Winnie feels that black women are mean and do not support her, but that is her experience. Like you stated, she did not have a positive family dynamic either, which likely magnified her feelings of rejection.

It’s just like you said your environment can make or break you and in my case it’s always been my family because those are the people you’ve always look to for support and comfort but that wasn’t always the case for me. It hurts for an entire community that you’re apart of to be shunned, but at the same time in some parts I kinda understand because our people can be very judgmental but that’s also everybody around us. I personally don’t feel like I fit into any category of persons because I’m completely different than the people I’m surrounded by. So although I don’t really agree with her, I feel for her.

The statement about "it be your own kind" is a very true statement. However, it takes a growth mindset to rise above the hurt and not view everyone through the same lense. My algorithm isn't necessarily geared towards this content however, you are one of the very few that talk about the elephant in the room and that is very commendable ❤

Alienating your core audience is not a way to gain a new one unless she want one that hates us too.

She’s not interesting to me. Her personality doesn’t hit. She doesn’t need to apologize for how she really felt.

Simone, I can not express to you how amazing you are. Thank you for becoming an influencer, people need someone like you! I love you!! A lot of things that you touched on really made me think about things i never thought of before. Thank you for that

You are so insightful and I really enjoy how you approach viral topics , you look at the full picture and different perspectives and leave us with great take away messages / lessons 👏🏿👏🏿

My girl is wise … may God CONTINUE TO COVER YOU…. The glimpse of your future…. GET READY He has chosen you to do this and more. Keep sitting with yourself first🙏🏾 it’s in those moments… oh what a beautiful thing to see… sooo proud of you! ❤

Sis, if we never told u..we love the long form content 🙌🏾 Love ur whole personality 🫶🏾

Simone, you said everything I was thinking. I literally have nothing to add. *I have no idea who Winnie is, however, I still love this content.

I like how she said: “ Have you seen these white people comment section, that’s what you want that’s; what you crave” 😂 like no literally girly it’s embarrassing like deadass not even normal 😂😂😂

I love hearing your perspective. I wish everyone would understand that EVERY community has their flaws, stereotypes, and issues.

Beautiful video, amazing points, beautiful ending. Where did you get those paintings from? They re such a vibe!😊

First time on your channel. The empathy in your analysis was incredible! 🙏🏾

Love that you didn’t bash her. You were extremely empathetic while giving constructive criticism.

You were kind and thorough in this video and I appreciate that💗

You worded everything so well, I agree with so much u said in this video ❤️ Great video!!!!!!

You are speaking good guurl!!! This is such a beautiful and gracious commentary of the situation. Wow❤

Thank you so much for this video, i feel so much better and I am so proud of myself thus far❤

When I TELL YOU Simone had me acting like a weather anchor talking about "And I know Simone is about to talk about when winnie said this!" I am getting a lot better at voicing my opinion PERIOD on the internet because of the very reason of any type of hate I could receive. IT SUCKS and so I always make sure to generalize what I say and remember that NOT EVERYONE THINKS THIS WAY.. Being called an oreo, why are you acting white. Or someone saying that this white person acts more black then me, fucking sucked. But still my friends (which are only hispanic and black) did not CARE. I am so thankfully I grew up with such a strong and solid circle to where I soon also did NOT care! Watching more of the video I can understand more and am so thankful Simone didn't take what winnie said a face-value and actually did her research to try and understand where she was coming from. To then let us know and try to realize what was actually bring said below the surface was very helpful.

I think Macys dropped her AFTER she made the controversial (untrue) statement. She has yet to admit that, and quite frankly I think she never will.

This was very well done. I appreciate you addressing this issue with grace. ❤

Love the positivity 💞

I will say this, this is not the first hot take ive heard about this specific topic. Some black people believe that black people dont support black small businesses, black musicians, black authors, etc. This is not a new take and im over it. I dont know why black women specifically are always called out, but i guess... smfh i can see why she would feel this way, when we have white tiktok stars making money hand over fist because of their engagement, but i dont think this is a smart business move.

Well sister, can you explain to us in detail what we can do as black viewers to make you feel supported? Instead of discarding us like the rest of America?

SUCH a great video!!!!!!love your prespective!!!!!!

Some people are just set in their ways,they're without redemption. 😮 Btw...I want you to know because of your revelation, I've started using lanolin nipple cream for nursing moms on my lips. Hmmmm no turning back. Love it and I've seen great improvement. Thanks girl. !!!

The ending... Lol. Love the insights. As always.

She needs to heal the traumas that she has childhood , also somewhere in her past life it resurfaces for you to heal it and move forward. I’m a shaman and that’s the type of spiritual work that I do to help ppl thur this

She drop kicked her core audience to the curb. Black people will be Black people's core audience as Asian people will be to Asian people. That is natural and reality. Now, some people are able to expand their base beyond race, ethnicity or nationality and that is awesome. I hope that lady finds herself. People are people no matter where you go. There are good and bad everywhere.

that’s how I know you!!! from swipe talk - I loved that show… I miss it do a version of it lol

Very thought provoking. Thank you for this!

Oowee that “white” whispering is making my blood boil 😬

Loved how you explained the situation, gave a new perspective

I miss the Swipe talk! I literally found you through that!!!

These are my favorite videos of yours❤️

DAM good vid...Yo I don't know how I came across your channel and as a black man that has zero interest in makeup and clothes content lol I must say....I fully support your channel 💪

My heart goes out to Winnie. I don’t know her content but her clips scream self hate. I really hope she learns how to love herself.

Here from the days of SwipeTalk! Sending love to you all!

Girl i ran to this video ❤

Thank you for this video ❤

This was everything. Thank you gorgeous.❤

Thank you for your words ❤

Why she not saying white but saying blk like that’s who or what we are and maybe it’s either attn seeking or a shaming ritual

Such a beautifully done video 🥰🥰🥰

Yes had the same up bringing, mist all bulling was from black people but seeing my family I end up not looking down on my own. Now I go out of my way to find vibing black women, especially online. Youtubr finally gets that I want tocsee us in more than hair category

Can you do a video about decentralizing yourself from other people's narratives? Can you also talk more about how you've healed your emotional/mental wounds? Would love to hear you flesh it out more :)

Theres a few things I didn’t like about her comments but the main one I wanted to note (outside of what has already been pointed out by yourself and the women in the comments) is the influence and effect of a platforms technology / algorithm. A lot of platforms have biases imbedded in them to restrict and discriminate certain groups of people having access to certain content and thus certain content creators so when she speaks of “support” it’s important to clarify in which way she’s referring to e.g. if she’s referring to the number of black people who follow her, the TT algorithm plays a huge role in this that’s often outside of a lot of black peoples ability to influence. As we’ve seen historically, black people have had to create their own movements I.e. follow trains just to be able to break through these walls so the fact that she believes she’s experiencing a lack of support from black groups may be down to the responsibility of the platform itself and not necessarily the people. Now if we look at ‘support’ in the way of engagement in the comments , likes, super chats etc- I’m pretty sure that she’ll find that for her page, she over indexes in these measurements because that’s the audience that resonates with her content the most. I think this really came out of her feeling the ‘failure’ of her campaign and then lashing out, which I can have empathy for but being a content creator is knowing that you win some and lose some and if she was really in it for the heart of what she’s doing she would be grateful for the opportunity in itself first and foremost and then use that to influence her channel. Thanks for your grace in shining a light to this topic and for using your words positive way ❤

I hope Winnie sees your response and gets an understanding for what it is. It was very mature. No matter how hard you try, you’ll never be anything other black. What did you say, wherever you go, there you are…Many of us has been through the same thing, been ridiculed by how we talk, act, or where we live. She needs to learn how to be unapologetically herself. Be who you are, talk how you talk, but you’ll always be black, and beautiful. And I’m with everyone….the audience or lack there of has to do with you…so fix it!! Even Victorias Secret had to change up because they were losing revenue. She’s showing that she has a lack of accountability and self hatred.

Great video and overall take❤

This is a video for the books!!! Saved!

And another thing, Black people don't even like yt culture as a collective like that, especially blk women. So does Ms. Winnie think we're going out of our way to only support yt content?

Sis has a right to feel how she does. This does not make it factual. Winnie will learn those White people won't rally behind her like she thought. Also if melanted women can't relate to her they most likely won't support her. No matter her color. I wish her peace, love, light and healing. This is a lesson for us all.

Idk about Ms. ma’am statement…I be seeing all of “us” when Jackie, Danessa, and Simone POP OUT🔥 ✨ (just to name a few)

I think the hard wig soft life trend tells us ALL about black people and black womens support for certain black content creators. You’re right that the black community does support CERTAIN influencers that uphold specific stereotypes and tropes that we want to see. If you dress, look, speak, date or carry yourself differently, then your comment section will be filled with hate and people telling you that you act white or how you look like someone who dates white guys and all kinds of racist and anti black rhetoric. Black people support the types of creators that uphold toxic and harmful narratives.

Thank you Simone.

the endinggg 🤣🤣🤣

Can someone educate me? Why is she whispering when she says white people!

100% agree-gree ❤❤

Kind of like how years ago when Raven elyse called her followers “haters “ On Twitter because we didn’t interact with an ad, but really it’s us telling her what we didn’t want to see. Or weren’t interested in.

Very well said!!!

I am so tired of hearing women spouting self hate and/or negativitydirected at the whole of black people. Out of all negative comments supposedly by black women there are literally thousands of women/men who love what you look like..and you are beautiful!!! Coloration is so stupid..judging people by the top layer of skin color. You just have to look at all the stunning black or African models who are praised for their beauty and grace. I am a dark complected woman who have gotten many compliments about my black skin BUT I love me. I love all the beautiful black women I see everyday. I would finally like to say many of those women who exude poisonous comments are trolls who make a point of saying the most heinous comments they would not make face-to-face. There are thousands of black women out there who have nothing to do with negative people because they are too busy living productive lives. To make a general statement saying "black women" as a whole are mean or any of of the other disgraceful stereotypes. As far as the way a person speaks..I just can't address that old ludicrous comment about "speaking white or black for that matter..Not all Black people speak or sound the same. White people do not speak or sound the same. I am 70 years old and I feel like we keep having the same old unproductive arguments..MOST OF US BLACK PEOPLE LOVE OUR BLACK CULTURE OUR BLACK SELVES AND OUR BLACK PEOPLE and All people have been bullied for one thing or another..being too tall too short too nerdy too political too sarcastic too big etc. Let's make positive uplifting comments everyone and know that the trolls are out there. Ignore them

Happy Friyay 🥳

Well said. 💙❤💙

Good advise ‼️‼️

And we'll always, bounce back: if we use the experience as a learning 🔧 🔨 tool!🎉

I saw your show on Snapchat and subscribed immediately I saw you

I loved your show hun

We love you too!!!

Love your videos

Healing is a journey.

Wow 😮

Girl, her video pissed me off so bad I almost didn’t finish watching yours.

Never even heard of this woman and don’t care to

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We love you ❤

I don’t even know her who is she