Isaiah Washington’s Comment On Weaves Sparked Huge Debate With Black Women Online
Isaiah Washington is one of those men who absolutely loves eccentric Black women. The famed actor is all about doin’ it for the culture but he has an interesting take on something that’s widely popular among beautiful Black women. Apparently, Washington isn’t exactly a fan of hair weave. According to The Grio the Grey’s Anatomy actor took to Twitter with a debatable topic of discussion for Black women.
Is It Worth It?:
Washington directed the question to women who are “being shamed” for wearing hair weave. He wanted to know if the work is worth the presumed “emotional” toll of being shamed, or judged for the preference to wear weave.
“For my Queens that are being ‘shamed’ for wearing weaves. I love you. I really do, but ask yourself. “Is it worth it emotionally?” he tweeted. When asked, “shouldn’t everyone be able to wear whatever they want and not being shamed or judged for it?” He quickly responded, “Yes, as long as there are no consequences that forces you to defend your choice for most of your adulthood. Life is complicated enuff.”
Check out the tweets:
For my Queens that are being "shamed" for wearing weaves. I love you. I really do, but ask yourself. "Is it worth it emotionally?"
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) October 15, 2017
Yes, as long as there are no consequences that forces you to defend your choice for most of your adulthood. Life is complicated enuff. https://t.co/UUVJHq9FfR
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) October 15, 2017
Not Here For IT:
Although Washington was probably asking the question out of genuine curiosity, tons of Black women weren’t happy. Of course, it didn’t take long for Twitter users to begin responding to Washington’s tweets. Needless to say, his words were met with opposition from Black women who could care less about the opinion of others. Some even wondered where his statements were really coming from.
— mwä (@GoodYve) October 15, 2017
What do you & other black men get out of constantly going on abt black women & our aesthetic decisions? Emotionally what do y'all get frm it
— Corrisa (@nouvelleevague) October 15, 2017
I wish Black folks were more concerned about misogynoir and how Black women are mistreated, as opposed to how sistas style their hair.
— Jenee Darden (@CocoaFly) October 15, 2017
Fault of BW or society that judges us? Do u feel bad for BM who dye & use hair plugs?
Or is yr fake pity only 4 BM? pic.twitter.com/1R16mtToL2
— Mochagirl73 (@mochagirl73) October 15, 2017
Our hair convos are always an attack. 🙁
— “i know i want my key back.” (@KiaSpeaks) October 15, 2017
Always! But they don't say jack about us getting abused, raped, trafficked, under paid, etc.
— Jenee Darden (@CocoaFly) October 15, 2017
Especially when 40% of those shaming weave wearing are standing behind us in line at the beauty supply so they can buy fake jewelry. pic.twitter.com/BpSCbZrExh
— mwä (@GoodYve) October 15, 2017
On Twitter, Isaiah Washington is known for his culturally conscious posts but this time around it looks like he’s ruffled a few feathers. Since he sparked the debate, he hasn’t had much else to say about the topic. Days later, he shared a subliminal post that many fans believe was dedicated to Black women; or maybe just another way of sharing his opinion.
G'nite twittersphere…#HappyToBeNappy pic.twitter.com/GbGhhMEPMo
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) October 16, 2017
Talk to us IOSM fam’…do you agree, or disagree with Isaiah Washington?