Personally, I followed Amanda’s career since she was Deonne on Nickelodeon’sMyBrother and Mein 1994.

More specifically, she’s a prominent voice for uplifting Black people and women.

Unsurprisingly, Amanda’s challenging rhetoric invites backlash and haters.

Closeup of Amanda Seales

Because the industry I’m in does not recognize me," Amanda explained.

I’ve NEVER been invited to the NAACP Image Awards.

I’ve been nominated for an Image award, never been invited."

Screenshot from "Insecure"

What the fuck is wrong with y’all?"

From people I have never met.

“What hubris do I have?”

Amanda Seales onstage

“you’re free to’t stand that someone loves us.

That’s what you’re feeling.”

If you find yourself enraged that someone is calling for equity, you might be the problem.

Amanda Seales speaking at an event

Here’s what they’re saying:

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Closeup of Amanda Seales

Closeup of Amanda Seales

Amanda Seales poses in a checkered outfit at the SiriusXM studio

Amanda Seales expression of alarm, headline "Amanda Seales is not a HON." No explicit description of color or text

Amanda Seales speaking at an event

Closeup of Amanda Seales

Amanda Seales onstage

Queen Latifah's Instagram comment showing support with encouraging words

Post criticizing the negative use of 'niceness' towards Black women and its impacts

A screenshot of a social media comment by huda with supportive and admiring text, including heart and clapping emojis

Comment by user terrjvaughn showing admiration and support for Amanda, accompanied by likes count

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Tweet from user jamilahlemieux offering support to Amanda, mentioning the situation isn't criticism but bullying

The image is a screenshot of a tweet criticizing the unrealistic standards set for black women's perfection and accountability

Amanda Seales wearing a striped shirt speaking in an Instagram video with overlaid text about not being a victim of bullying

A supportive comment on a social media post commending Amanda Seales for her activism and expressing personal admiration

Comment from a user expressing deep care and appreciation, receiving an outpouring of support and understanding