Meghan Markle Opens Up About Frustration with Angry Black Woman Stereotype

In a recent podcast episode, Meghan Markle candidly expressed her frustration over the negative judgment and stereotypes she has faced as a woman of color.

The Duchess of Sussex discussed the “angry black woman” perception and how it unfairly influences the way women of color are judged.

However, some royal fans accused Meghan of copying ideas from Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman for her podcast, which ironically contributed to perpetuating the angry black woman stereotype.

This is not the first time Meghan has been accused of plagiarism.

Previously, she was criticized for allegedly taking podcast ideas from Caroline Meyer's book Archetypes, Who Are You?

A user on social media even claimed that Meghan had copied the entire podcast concept from the book.

Despite these accusations, Meghan seems unbothered by the criticism and continues to share her experiences and perspectives.

During the podcast conversation, Meghan and Issa Rae, the host, discussed the importance of being true to oneself.

Issa shared that she takes being called “particular” as a compliment, as it signifies having a clear sense of what she wants.

Meghan agreed, stating, “I'm particular too.”

She reflected on her acting days and revealed how she used to go through casting sheets specifically looking for black roles, which often required the characters to have an edge or an attitude.

While Meghan's openness about her experiences has resonated with many, there are those who question her authenticity.

One Twitter user argued that Meghan has never truly experienced the angry black woman syndrome, as she has always been treated with privilege and identified herself as a white woman rather than a woman of color.

Another critic mocked Meghan, listing various negative labels she has been given but not the angry black woman stereotype.

Voice analyst Judy James analyzed the podcast and observed that Meghan strategically unveils different aspects of her life in each episode.

According to James, these reveals attract more attention than the actual topics discussed.

She noted that Meghan's storytelling style creates a sense of gradually getting to know her, piece by piece, like solving a jigsaw puzzle.

In this particular podcast episode, three key reveals caught Judy's attention.

The first was Meghan's excitement in discovering that she is 43% Nigerian, a revelation that has been positively received within her community.

The second reveal offered a glimpse into Meghan's domestic life with her husband, Prince Harry, as she shared an anecdote about taking a book home from a party and reading it in bed with him.

This seemingly trivial detail provides a rare insight into the personal lives of the royal couple.

While Meghan continues to face criticism and skepticism, her podcast episodes are undeniably generating interest and sparking conversations.

Whether discussing societal stereotypes or sharing personal anecdotes, Meghan's storytelling captivates audiences and invites them to see different facets of her life.