As a computer scientist, I think it's a common trope to "blame the algorithm". Sure, the algorithm is shit and biased. But it didn't write itself. Please, let's take this a step further and blame the developers of the algorithm. People have been complaining about "the algorithm" for years and years, and it really seems to only be getting more and more bigoted, rather than solving the issues. So let's stop pretending this is just a machine making mistakes. There are humans behind this machine and they are responsible for those mistakes and we need to hold them accountable.
My friend works in Computer science. She did her thesis on algorithm's and its the codders and developers who write it, who's bias is built in. It's wild.
THIS! Just as it's the algorithms and black peoples fault that face recognition doesn't work as well with black peoples facial features. Surely not the programmers, nooooo.
So much this! However, I think that would require a whole ass other video (or series of videos), and I don't think Jade's tryna do that right here right now
If I were a computer scientist or something related I would definitely be writting a thesis or being an activist about it, because this algorithm thing is a big deal, I have seen people denounce it from dating apps etc, It's crazy
The TH-cam Algorithm is definately biased. I watch Asmr alot and I noticed no black content was coming up, so I search for black Asmr and I have to do this everytime,
I sadly didn't realize it until last year, but everything Jade said is true. I was obsessed with most of the white lesbian youtubers y'all are probably thinking about until I rediscovered Jade and noticed that she ACTUALLY had not only good content, but ACTUAL CONTENT. Most of them will upload once a month(if that) and when they do, it's just their 20th video on skincare or working out. Black youtubers really have to expose themselves just to get half as much attention.
Sara Ds just because you have zero interest in discussing this issue it doesn’t give you the right to try to invalidate an actual observation! Why even try to silence it when it is not a subjective thought but actual content on this platform by the mentioned group?!
soilgrasswaterair What are you talking about? I’m not trying to silence you, I literally asked you a question cause, “it’s an actual observation, not a subjective thought” that none of the white lesbian youtubers i watch do what you described 🤷♀️ so i would like to know, who your talking about
Yea my ass is a Bright ass Bridge...been doing my part to give knowledge to all that watch me to fill the gap. I’ve been speaking up about this for YEARS & that’s why my channel is pretty much shadow banned at this point & why I only make $100 a month from YT. I remember noticing this back in 2015/2016 when Hart, Stevie, Arielle & I were all on the same campaign & at the time Hart & I’s numbers were double there’s, but Arielle was offered $8k, Stevie $10k, Hart $1500 & I was offered $2500...it’s been a problem with no justification on why. Let’s see if this platform is gonna do its part & amplify black voices more. Keep speaking friend🙌🏽🖤✊🏽
YES, even tho money isn’t everything, it def shows who you want to succeed and who is worth supporting and it should FOR EVERYONE. y’all don’t even wanna get into THAT convo bc when i tell you we get paid in dust, i mean it.
Thanks for educating me Jade. I know I can do better, and I plan to. You make SUCH excellent, creative, smart, content, and it is clear that you work SO hard on this platform. You deserve so much more recognition.
You and heart where the first BLACK lesbians I watched, which led me to other great creators but it started with you two and even though I miss heart I'm so happy your still here...most of my favorite Black creators * lgbt+ and straight * are leaving and at this point we just need something for ourselves, we need a black TH-cam, Facebook all of it...entertainment for us by us money made by us for us
As far as FB, I downloaded Melanated People about 2 days ago. I just haven't had the opportunity to fully explore it, yet🤦🏾♀️It seems cool, so far🤷🏾♀️
White lesbians who aren’t TH-camrs: this is for you too. There are lessons to learn and apply to your work and social circles. It’s never over, we need to acknowledge and call out our racist tendencies and work to be anti-racist.
Instead of that hostile question: I would instead ask - why do some white people only ever seem to take initiative to get to know other white people? Is it an honest assesment to say that every white person doesn't have access to diverse communities? If you live in a medium-to-large city or town, why would everyone you've ever befriended be of one specific race? It's a sign of a well-adjusted person to be able to develop close friendships with people from various different backgrounds and racial groups. It is, in the same vein, a sign that someone has some inner work to do if the only people they ever take initiative to hang out with or get to know are the same race or demographic as themselves. What does it say about a person that they've only ever been drawn to people who's experiences and backgrounds they identify with? What does it say about a person that they subconsciously or conscniously dismisses or overlooks anyone who isn't the same race as themselves? It's not common for PoC people to not know any white people, but it does seem more common and normalised for white people to never have had close relationships to PoC people - why is that? Just food for thought
hey jade, thanks so much for bringing this up and shedding light on the very real lesbian TH-cam racial gap. all of your points were SO right. this definitely makes me look inward and challenge my normal ways of creating. keep doing you and i will continue to stand by you and your content!💖 xx
Coincidentally, but not surprisingly, one of the white lesbian TH-camrs who responded to this video has more views on their response video than this video. So yeah that validates everything Jade is saying. Facts.
When she said "I did the Runyon Canyon Trail," and she was looking for the words to describe the content, I straight up said, "Yeah, that's pretty white." 😂Hispanic here. White girls are insanely white. lol
I feel like this could all be perfectly summed up by the fact that I got recommended a response video to this made by a white lesbian (that I had never watched) before I got recommended your actual video Unbelievable
Not a lesbian. But as a black trans guy, I used to think I was just a stud lesbian and therefore became really involved in lesbian TH-cam. That said, Jade you are speaking so much truth. The problem exists on trans TH-cam as well. I only know about a couple black trans guys on here. And Kat Blaque is the only prominent black trans woman that I know of. Although, to be fair, trans TH-camrs are slightly better about being aware of the divide and even addressing it. Still though, it's a problem for the L's, B's, G's, T's, and Q's and I hate it. Edit: Just realized this could come off as me steering the convo away from Jade's concerns by mentioning my observations. Not trying to step on any toes here. Solidarity, Jade ✊🏾
I’m in the exact same boat as you! I idenitfy as a trans man now but considered myself a lesbian for years and years before that. I agree with your perspective 1000%. Kat is the only black trans woman I follow too, but I feel like there’s a good amount of black trans men on TH-cam but they don’t get much views.
@@bobonbobcrime Sorry for the late reply. I've stopped getting notifs for this comment apparently. Off the top of my head, there's Jayceon Dido, Rosiah, Saadiq Ahmad Edmond (tho he hasn't posted in a few months)... oh and about a week ago I just subbed to SirLoxaLot who's very very new. That's all I can think of but I'm sure if you search for "black ftm" you might find some others. Though many of the ones who come up don't actively post anymore so fair warning on that.
I’m here from Rose&Rosies channel. This past month has been a period of unlearning, learning, relearning and self reflection. It’s shocking to me that there are so many problems in this society that I don’t “know” about or am oblivious to. For instance, this video tackled multiple topics that never even crossed my mind. It made me think and reasses. I know it’s not your job to educate us, white people on race and the injustices that come with it but thank you for this insight.
This is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched. I came from seeing the thumbnail of Rose & Rosie’s new video. I appreciate you bringing light to this issue. I’ve been watching lesbian TH-cam since 2008 & NEVER once was suggested a black lesbian TH-camr. I appreciate you for opening my eyes to an issue I wish I would’ve put more thought into. Thank you for sharing your truth in a really real way. You gained a follower from me.
I definitely agree with the WLY’s getting more “attention.” As a viewer I get annoyed with TH-cam because I RARELY get suggestions for black lesbian TH-cam channels.
White mediocrity in the workplace is rampant regardless of your field. Also! Algorithms and technology general are developed by humans and human biases and, by extension, already existing social hierarchies are often reflected in the resulting tech.
Before my tik tok algorithm was changed bc i paid more attention. The white tik tok is like no flavor a lot of mediocracy. Deadass they had no personality all they had were looks. But the black creators on there?? Entertaining, fun, and they were also beautiful so yeah.
For me the algorithm has shown white people for almost everything. Like even though i follow a bunch of black women who do personal finance stuff, TH-cam recommends the financial diet or whatever. It seems to happen for most topics, if for no other reason than the most popular channels in most categories are likely made by white people. (Most popular, not best.) TH-cam CAN'T let the algorithm bury videos by BIPOC creators and i think they finally realized that because 1) they're being sued and 2) the algorithm has obviously been changed in the past couple weeks
@@ayannaenglish7334 I'm white and agree, white mediocrity is such a thing across the board. I can't believe I've sat watching Jade all these years and not even questioned the fact she's getting a fraction of the views of these basic channels despite her content being so original and intelligent compared to them. Shameful.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Watched and listened! *small* willy here (couldn’t resist) with 50k and honestly have never reached out to anyone outside of vancouver canada to collab because the scene in general seems intimidating as fuck unless you are super popular. That said, I made notes from the video (including to scratch my plans for a making a strap out of sour patch kids video) and am excited to unlearn, relearn and support! I’ll be doing the work and reaching out but if anyone sees this comment and wants to come on my channel/socials, id love to make something together! Jade, thanks for the emotional energy that went into helping us learn (ridiculous it had to be done but I appreciate it none the less).
thank you for commenting and letting me/everyone know where you stand. it’s much appreciated, just hoping everyone in the community supports and shows up the way you did.
The most annoying part to me is that even though I’m subscribed to black lesbian youtubers and I turn on notifications, I don’t get the notifications but I get notifications of the WLY’s and I’m not even subscribed to them.
I've watched Jade's videos (didn't realize i wasn't subscribed) and NEVER got recommendations for her videos or other black content creators, but the minute i click on a yt my whole recommendation section is flooded with that specific yts content and other yt people. It's fucking ridiculous.
When you go to the notifications bell check all notifications. Then make sure your notifications are on for TH-cam. Recommendations are different than notifications.
The fact that YT recommended to me a response video, by a white lesbian I had never heard of before (and who had a third the number of subs as Jade), instead of this actual video, which I had to search for to understand what the white lesbian was responding to in the first place, says a lot about who YT's algorithms are programmed to highlight.
YYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSS JAAADDEEEEEEEEE. GET HER JADEEEEEEE. I'm asian american and I've been watching you since foxxyhotmess but I felt this every time you would collaborate with non-poc content creators, that it didn't feel genuine on their part, performative. You're creative, funny and amazing. Speak your truth.
Everything is being aired out this year and I am here for it. Speak your truth. You and several other black lesbians that I follow deserve so many more views, followers and recognition. I definitely see the effort that y’all are putting into your videos. 🖤
I found you through Evelyn’s snack colab video you did. I’m a white cis 40 yr old mom. I find you delightful and interesting. I just started watching TH-cam like 2yrs ago. I found Evelyn through the PBS series because I’m a huge PBS nerd. No real point to this comment other than to let appreciate your content.
I came here from the link in Rose and Rosie's latest video responding to this. I am excited to see what the lesbian poc youtube content is like as I shamefully have never searched it out before and TH-cam shamefully doesn't simply include it in the general searches for lesbians that I've done. I love all different poc and am excited to share that love with them now that I've come to this realization of what I've been missing out on! This was super informative and important content to get out there.
I wouldn’t blame the algorithm because I’ve been watching you and I have never been recommended another black lgbt creator. It’s something else at play.
As a white person, the call out on performative activism was much needed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts because so many people need to hear them. I also agree that some of the white lesbian creators are below average but still get the top views. It's not fair, and a lot of these lesbians should talk about it--but won't. I've personally only seen one white lesbian really make a video on the topic of Black Lives Matter and the situation with the police from the pool of popular white lesbian creators, and it's so disheartening to see that a lot of other creators are so radio silent. A lot of them are gonna take a little break from social media then pop back on when it seems like people are posting about BLM and protests less. I hope they get called tf out for it because it's blatant image preservation. They don't want to get "political" (even tho human rights ≠ politics) but don't want to be called out for not saying anything either, so they just go silent and don't do anything of substance to help despite their platforms. We can not, at the end of the day, know what they do interpersonally, but it says something--loudly--that they won't speak about these issues to their 500k or whatever followers. Great content as always, Jade. Thank you for telling us your opinions on the matter. I hope they're heard and some change happens within the white lesbians on this website. Lesbians should lift each other up--not let a divide sit and watch as their fellow lesbians are treated as lesser because they're black.
Speak your truth Queen!!! You, heartbeat, Arifitz, Amberscloset and so many other black lesbian creators matter. I appreciate y'all. I use to watch your videos and Ari's videos when I was still in the closet and unsure about my sexuality. Y'all help me through some tough times. I will support y'all in whatever endeavors you are engaged in.
I am not white, I am pakistani, (brought up in London). I watch a lot of lesbian youtubers, but you are by far my favourite. It's not about the colour of your skin, I just love your creativity and what you say. It's a shame for the other lesbian youtubers who are missing out on collaborating with you. You will get all the success you deserve!! keep going. We are on your side.
Also channeling Jade level confidence "I'm the most entertaining thing about your video" Wow, absorbing that. Feeling that. Carrying that into my future. Thank you.
It's definitely a real thing, and it's really messed up, but that's where I feel like walking on eggshells. How do you help the black community without it seeming like it's charity? Or because you have to? Because it IS something we HAVE to bring to light.. i would love insight on this :) whatever your personal thoughts are
Ya’ll can start by helping the black people that you already know or the black people in your community. Do you have a favorite black artist or creator? Boost their work! Encourage people to buy from them! What about a favorite black musician? Encourage people to buy their music! There’s a lot you can do that doesn’t seem like charity. Supporting the black people in your life already definitely helps and is a small step. :)
@@nternetrat Jade mentioned in the video how collabing with creators year round instead of during pride and BHM are good ways of helping out. And most importantly...developing friendships. It will seem like much less of a handout/charity case when you actually want to see your friend succeed. Maybe something authentic like SimplyNailogical and Safiya Nyaguard (Totally butchered her name)
You’re spot on I just want to clarify one thing. Arielle wasn’t cancelled for wearing a maga hat (it actually said “make America gay again”). She was “cancelled” for choosing to surround herself with biphobes and being transphobic. She put out a video a long time ago it showed how hideously biphobic her friends were. Like it was to the point where I was like “how can you tolerate these people?”. Then there was the transphobia... I’m not referencing her saying that she wouldn’t be comfortable dating a trans woman because that is 100% valid. I’m talking about her calling it the “LGB community” and her constant “trans cringe videos”. And honestly the whole, “I abandoned the left cuz people were mean to me” thing she’s on is silly. Being LGBT doesn’t mean you have to be liberal don’t get me wrong. It’s just the reactionary nature of it is eye-roll inducing. So yeah definitely not happy with the way she represents the LGBT community but if she helped you get to where you are I’m you met her.
i’m here for this. it’s a massive, massive divide. and it will just keep growing if we don’t recognize and help to close that shit right now. including myself. thanks for speaking on it. 💜
Tbh Rose and Rosie are the only one's I actually keep up with nowadays (Alexis G. is also entertaining but she rarely uploads). However your channel, specially your SWS series, is unmatched. You consistently put out quality content and you deserve way more recognition.
Found your channel from Rose and Rosie response and very happy they did. Also that you started the discussion for change in bringing more LGBTQ black creators but hopefully non LGBTQ ones as well.
Black creators do not get recommended. You were the person who made me aware of the recommended channels coming up next to the videos I was watching. I seem to remember you having a video ranting about how it had taken you too long to gain your subscribers but I think you took it down. I was so disappointed! I thought you had every right to be pissed.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pushing the limits and addressing what needs to be addressed!! What a QUEEN! 👑 People whom are white, before you comment with anger because you're being called out for your privilege. Stop. And think. Accept the fact that you are privileged. Accept the fact that you're so ultimately protected by your appearance and the skin suit you were given when you were born. It only happened by chance that your particular soul chose the body that it's in currently. You lucked out by being white and being born into a culture and system that was designed and created for you to ultimately benefit from the system and off of the backs of your black and brown peers. You subconsciously put yourself on a pedestal and then look down upon us and view you "including" us in your activities as charity. You highlight the "good thing" that you're doing so you can receive praise. But you get upset when those marginalized folks use their OWN voice and platform to speak out on issues that don't even truly affect you. If yall don't want to hear people talking about traumatic events in the world, SUPPORT US AND PUT IN THE WORK TO BE THE CHANGE. DON'T DO IT FOR CLOUT. EMBODY THE CHANGE. ❤ THANK YOU WHITE FOLK 💗
Tbh, I didn't start youtube for years because I didn't think I could. It wasn't until I found you, Ari, and Amber that it even dawned on me that people would care to watch my content. When I finally started making videos the divide was very apparent. The white lesbian youtubers that started around the same time I did made more money than I did even though they didn't do much other than post infrequent, unedited videos of themselves hanging out at their houses. These people are my colleagues and I am happy for them, but it didn't take very long for me to realize what was going on. When I saw it, I started working harder. I wrote concepts for short films and reached out to see if some willys in my sub bracket were interested in collabing. Their responses to my inquiries consistently suggested that they were doing me a favor even though I had more sub/views than they did and I was doing all of the creative work. It was really discouraging, and I stopped making videos partly because I was being wedged out of conversations I started. I appreciate you for speaking out on this. Maybe I can take a seat at this table after all.
Left this comment on patreon and thought I’d leave it here I know others have already said this, but post it! It’s a conversation that needs to be had and it’s unfortunate that yet again black women are doing the labor white women should be doing. White women should be the ones calling each other out and holding each other accountable but they don’t. White lesbian TH-camrs have the energy to talk about their veganism ad nauseam but don’t show up with the same energy when it’s time to talk about and uplift their fellow black creators. Also like no offense but their content sucks. I’m tired of seeing the Cammie Scotts of the world post videos about the struggles of femme lesbians. Literally shut up. Love you Jade. So happy I became a patron. This content is 🔥
"veganism ad nauseam" LOL!! but what you said about energy comparisons/placement took me to school and church ~ Truth! i now have to check myself deeper. and i must ask, may i use your example to give a word at different interfaith spiritual groups where i practice, to help folks get real and deeper? (sorry to have gotten off topic. i just have to appreciate your thoughts and example.) Two Hands Together (deep bow/respect/gratitude)
Before I even watch this all the way through I have to thank you for addressing this. As someone who grew up in this youtube era, in a time where I was figuring out my sexuality, I felt the divide from the beginning. From the coming out videos where I know I can't be the only POC who couldn't resignate because black culture and acceptance of the lgbtq community at the time was totally different than the white community. Not understanding why I could count on 1 hand the black creators I could find and yet still was pushed by YT to watch the white creators. The divide is so apparent out side of the influencer community as well. But that's another video. 🙄🤦🏾♀️ Thank you Jade, this fire is a good look on you girl. 😊🔥😎
Im here because Rose and Rosie responded to your video and Im really glad they did because even im an asian person didnt realize these issues. Thank you.
I definitely have been in white LGBTQ+ TH-camrs comment sections asking them when they’re collaborating with Jade Fox 😅 (I’ve also been in Lena Waithe and Issa Raes comments being like “y’all need Jade Fox on the show” too though so maybe I should chill 😅). Also, the algorithm does make it harder to find black LGBTQ+ creators so if anyone is reading this and you know someone I might not know, drop those names below please!! 😃💃🏾
I think there's a thread on her channel asking around for commentary channels run by black women that aren't transphobic which I've been meaning to go through
Kebbythetraveler Yeah I’ve been going through that thread as well. It’s for non-transphobic black women TH-camrs who are not necessarily in the LGBTQ community, so while I have definitely been enjoying some of the finds from that thread, I would also like to find more TH-camrs that are both LGBTQ+ and black.
I'm not really part of the "community" as I'm only subbed to rose & rosie and hartbeat (and pan myself) but this video gave me food for thought when looking at recommended videos (and then specific things to search for) or posts on social media, thank you 💜
Same, I only found rose and Rosie back in 2011/2012ish when I was trying to figure out my sexuality. They are the only ones I regularly watch because now I feel like we are fam but I never even thought to look for black you tubers and that’s on me.
I’ve been rocking with you for a long ass time and I LOVE how unapologetic you are. You say what needs to be said without sugarcoating for fear of how it may not feel so great for others’ to take in and that’s exactly what needs to be done at this point. You’ve set an amazing example for not only other youtubers but for your supporters as well. I love that you even went the extra, extra step as to give some ways that people can actually demonstrate their being an ally. You the real MVP, Jade.
Thank you so much for speaking truth. It takes true courage to speak up and you did it flawlessly. I never really fit into a TH-camr “clique” and truly never found my groove if I’m being honest, but regardless, I also have no doubt that I was part of the problem back when I was a creator. I love the LGBTQ+ community BECAUSE we span all of the races, genders and abilities. We have to find ways to support each other and open our minds enough to recognize that even though we are in the same community, some of us have privileges that others don’t so we can use those advantages to lift everyone up so we can rise together. I don’t know if I’ll ever make videos again, but I promise to do better regardless. Thank you for making this video!
I've definitely seen the divide! Thank you for bringing this issue to the forefront. Yes a similar thing is happening with some white youtubers all of sudden are acknowledging black youtubers and "supporting" them.
I'm so happy you brought this out - I don't watch much 'lesbian youtube' stuff in general because I'm masc of centre and UK based and half of the channels are like 'woo LA' or 'makeup and hair' and I'm like huh? Finally I can actually watch someone intellegent who cares about making change and both has funny vids but also talks real talk. I've got a lot to do in terms of using my white privilege for good - but I'm also just happy to have found this channel and you've gained a fan for sure right here! There needs to be more call-outs like this on youtube and in the media, and its this kind of stuff that is what people need to hear to notice it, not just online but also in real life.
Well said, I've subscribed to this channel too. Things really need to change on social media and in day to day living.best wishes from bonnie Scotland.
👑👑👑 as a white lesbian from the UK, you're maybe the only youtuber i've been consistently watching for years bc the other girls just don't give the intelligence, the humour and the eloquence that you do! i definitely think the white US lesbians are in their own little weird incestuous bubble. thank you for giving us such a smart nuanced video at a difficult, possibly traumatic time ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I'm mad that this is the first video that gets recommended to me of yours because if I had know your channel existed I would have been subscribed long time. The TH-cam algorithm disappoints yet again...
I'm a white lesbian and I don't waste my time with the white lesbian TH-camrs...Jade is on point when she said their content is crap. Jade, Ari Fitz, Amber speak it the way it is.
I think it also matters what you regularly view! If you add Black creators to your regular youtube history if you're watching idk Kat Blaque or Kennie JD or As told by Kenya or Bookish Realm or SissiYemmie or Khadija Mbowe or ForHarriet or Melina Pendulum YOU GET RECOMMENDED OTHER Black creators. So like find a channel you like and binge it's literally not that hard Black content is High Quality lol
Your video was everything! Nothing but honesty. I also really love that you didn’t only list problems, you also listed solutions to those problems... this is hands down the most effective way to communicate. ❤️
Thank you for speaking up. Our community needs to talk about this because this involves all of us. As a Filipino gay person, I want our community to educate each other. *WE HAVE TO BE UNITED AND NOT DIVIDED*
You are so right about being funny and entertaining , i never subbed to many popular white lesbian youtubers cause it can be a snooze fest. You and rose&rosie are only les youtubers i am subbed to and i watch all of your videos while i dont really check on them much anymore. You deserve so much more cause honestly you bring so much more to the "table."
I really hope everyone can learn from this bc i'm sick of white lesbian youtubers ignoring the divide and not including y'all when you're worked so hard and often have better content than they do.
What the hell, I’m so upset that I just now came across your content. Subscribed within minutes. You have an amazing perspective and ability to communicate your ideas.
Cammie has addressed it and just collabed with Jade, Rose and Rosie also addressed it and Amy did an interview with Jade, but Aly, Stevie, Shannon the rest of the WLYs have been silent and i am not surprised
I hope white lesbian youtubers see this video as an invitation to start genuinely collabing with black lesbian creators and create some amazing content together!
I'm a straight Black Woman and I 100% love your content - not because you're a Leo (smile - cause we're the best *just saying* lol), but because you're naturally TALENTED!! I wish more folks can see that! I experience the same phenomenon you're talking about in Corporate America... still --- to this day--- it's exhausting.
It's so frustrating-- I have high quality vlogs of my wife and I, great content, we're funny charismatic-- and I look at some of the "other" channels in my niche and their content SUCKS but the algorithm just favors them over mines...so I bust my ass because I'm passionate...but it still SUCKS
What’s weird is I used to watch Jade all the time and loved her videos and crushes on her hard, thought she had dropped off TH-cam but just seen I’ve been subscribed the whole time but haven’t watched a video since 2018, until this video I’ve realised it’s because she stopped showing up on my feed. TH-cam needs to work out their problems ASAP
Came from R&R video, and I’m staying for you. this is a wake up call not only for the WLYT but for everyone. I’m going to start calling out the ones I follow. Thank you.
The whole time I was straight faced really into what Jade was saying and then she said “But ambers bright” and I LOST it LOL 😂 But seriously tho these white girls are out here fully resurrecting segregation and it’s QUITE disturbing to watch
Im very late to this, I know, I just wanna add that I'm black, when I was identifying as a queer women, and I am not exaggerating when I say this at all. I watched lesbian TH-cam like religiously for three full years and you were the first black lesbian TH-camr I came across, after all that time and this was the first video I ever saw of yours, I swear the only other black lesbian TH-camr I've ever seen before this video was like the tiff & Jess TH-cam channel and even then that was so just a couple channel and one of the partners with a white person, it's truly wild how that all happened, I feel like when we are talking about these different communitys, that also include black people or bipoc people we're still approaching these conversations with a white lens, I've seen this a lot in the trans community as well
It’s crazy because I watch you a lesbian woman of color and watch other lesbian TH-camrs who are white and I really don’t get much of woman of color recommended, which again is crazy and I feel like most of us have noticed this but not really REALIZED how deep it is. I’m so glad you made this video and yes me like the other people in the comments did get rose and rosie’s response instead of this video even as a subscriber.
You know what’s crazy? I wasn’t recommended this video. I was recommended the white girl youtuber’s response to this video.
WILD!
Me too actually
same 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
same. then i looked up this video on purpose, before watching rose and rosies. this video was in the yt suggestions. still...
I was, as well.
As a computer scientist, I think it's a common trope to "blame the algorithm". Sure, the algorithm is shit and biased. But it didn't write itself. Please, let's take this a step further and blame the developers of the algorithm. People have been complaining about "the algorithm" for years and years, and it really seems to only be getting more and more bigoted, rather than solving the issues. So let's stop pretending this is just a machine making mistakes. There are humans behind this machine and they are responsible for those mistakes and we need to hold them accountable.
My friend works in Computer science. She did her thesis on algorithm's and its the codders and developers who write it, who's bias is built in. It's wild.
Exactly
THIS! Just as it's the algorithms and black peoples fault that face recognition doesn't work as well with black peoples facial features. Surely not the programmers, nooooo.
So much this! However, I think that would require a whole ass other video (or series of videos), and I don't think Jade's tryna do that right here right now
If I were a computer scientist or something related I would definitely be writting a thesis or being an activist about it, because this algorithm thing is a big deal, I have seen people denounce it from dating apps etc, It's crazy
The TH-cam Algorithm is definately biased. I watch Asmr alot and I noticed no black content was coming up, so I search for black Asmr and I have to do this everytime,
Doo Gee omg me too! my current black faves are asmr sharm, silverhare, and triniti j asmr
@@iamjadefox I'll check them out. I watch , Asmr Power of Sound, Batala's, and Trigger the Tingles. :o)
Doo Gee I really like Wildheart ASMR. She has a Caribbean accent. 🙂
Same...and for movies too.
You should watch batala
I sadly didn't realize it until last year, but everything Jade said is true. I was obsessed with most of the white lesbian youtubers y'all are probably thinking about until I rediscovered Jade and noticed that she ACTUALLY had not only good content, but ACTUAL CONTENT. Most of them will upload once a month(if that) and when they do, it's just their 20th video on skincare or working out. Black youtubers really have to expose themselves just to get half as much attention.
Who have you been watching tho? Like i follow a bunch of white lesbian youtubers and none of them do that
Some of the wly’s (mostly the fem ones) drag tf out of their coming out stories just for the content 😭
Sara Ds just because you have zero interest in discussing this issue it doesn’t give you the right to try to invalidate an actual observation! Why even try to silence it when it is not a subjective thought but actual content on this platform by the mentioned group?!
soilgrasswaterair
What are you talking about?
I’m not trying to silence you, I literally asked you a question cause, “it’s an actual observation, not a subjective thought” that none of the white lesbian youtubers i watch do what you described 🤷♀️ so i would like to know, who your talking about
Care to drop a name 👀I agree with you 100%, I'm just trying to be messy because I'm bored
Yea my ass is a Bright ass Bridge...been doing my part to give knowledge to all that watch me to fill the gap. I’ve been speaking up about this for YEARS & that’s why my channel is pretty much shadow banned at this point & why I only make $100 a month from YT. I remember noticing this back in 2015/2016 when Hart, Stevie, Arielle & I were all on the same campaign & at the time Hart & I’s numbers were double there’s, but Arielle was offered $8k, Stevie $10k, Hart $1500 & I was offered $2500...it’s been a problem with no justification on why. Let’s see if this platform is gonna do its part & amplify black voices more. Keep speaking friend🙌🏽🖤✊🏽
YES, even tho money isn’t everything, it def shows who you want to succeed and who is worth supporting and it should FOR EVERYONE. y’all don’t even wanna get into THAT convo bc when i tell you we get paid in dust, i mean it.
Thanks for educating me Jade. I know I can do better, and I plan to. You make SUCH excellent, creative, smart, content, and it is clear that you work SO hard on this platform. You deserve so much more recognition.
I miss you!!
You and heart where the first BLACK lesbians I watched, which led me to other great creators but it started with you two and even though I miss heart I'm so happy your still here...most of my favorite Black creators * lgbt+ and straight * are leaving and at this point we just need something for ourselves, we need a black TH-cam, Facebook all of it...entertainment for us by us money made by us for us
As far as FB, I downloaded Melanated People about 2 days ago. I just haven't had the opportunity to fully explore it, yet🤦🏾♀️It seems cool, so far🤷🏾♀️
I miss Heart too
**Hart
Period!
@@braidedgirl757 she's not on youtube anymore or something happened to her God forbid
Love you.
you’re the best at speaking the truth babe, it’s time to get the recognition you deserve
😘
White lesbians who aren’t TH-camrs: this is for you too. There are lessons to learn and apply to your work and social circles. It’s never over, we need to acknowledge and call out our racist tendencies and work to be anti-racist.
Social circle?? So every white person is supposed to go out and get PoC friends??
@@aclstudios try again. Reading is Fundamental
Instead of that hostile question: I would instead ask - why do some white people only ever seem to take initiative to get to know other white people? Is it an honest assesment to say that every white person doesn't have access to diverse communities? If you live in a medium-to-large city or town, why would everyone you've ever befriended be of one specific race? It's a sign of a well-adjusted person to be able to develop close friendships with people from various different backgrounds and racial groups. It is, in the same vein, a sign that someone has some inner work to do if the only people they ever take initiative to hang out with or get to know are the same race or demographic as themselves. What does it say about a person that they've only ever been drawn to people who's experiences and backgrounds they identify with? What does it say about a person that they subconsciously or conscniously dismisses or overlooks anyone who isn't the same race as themselves? It's not common for PoC people to not know any white people, but it does seem more common and normalised for white people to never have had close relationships to PoC people - why is that? Just food for thought
"If I'm doing a collab with you, I'm probably the most entertaining thing in that video."
FACTS
She really came for arrows like dat 🤭🤭
Damn when she said that I was like yooooo talk ur shit!! Nothing but facts here 🤷🏽♂️
truth
Straight up !
Not really.
That's delusional.
hey jade, thanks so much for bringing this up and shedding light on the very real lesbian TH-cam racial gap. all of your points were SO right. this definitely makes me look inward and challenge my normal ways of creating. keep doing you and i will continue to stand by you and your content!💖 xx
your words do nothing if not followed by action
@@dana2960 she literally made a video with jade 2 years ago chill.
@@angelicalim8531 2 years ago ..
Shook the tables, chairs, stools, coasters, end tables ....everything
A whole motherfucker earthquake 😂
@@Social_Pugatory and i was here for all of it okkaaayyy👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
*flipped em all
I’m so fucking here for it.
Yassss
Coincidentally, but not surprisingly, one of the white lesbian TH-camrs who responded to this video has more views on their response video than this video. So yeah that validates everything Jade is saying. Facts.
if they have more subscribers, doesn't that make sense?
@@PixieQuin they should watch this as well at the reaction but clearly they haven't
she does, so I didn't even click on it and went straight to this.
@@PixieQuin its way more than just more subscribers
@@essflem ??? Who is "she" wdym?
AND SHE SAID WTF SHE SAID🗣🗣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤
Yes she did!
"I made a hat out of Sour Patch Kids" i am deceased.
Deffo something Jenna Marbles would do
@@JazzyJ96771 or Ally Hills lmao
When she said "I did the Runyon Canyon Trail," and she was looking for the words to describe the content, I straight up said, "Yeah, that's pretty white." 😂Hispanic here. White girls are insanely white. lol
@@vanessamich_ lmfao yesssss
YALL HEAR HER GOOD??? 👀
Not as clearly as I normally do 😭
LOUD AND CLEAR
YYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSSS
Yes ma’am
Fr
I feel like this could all be perfectly summed up by the fact that I got recommended a response video to this made by a white lesbian (that I had never watched) before I got recommended your actual video
Unbelievable
This!
I had to search for it after the white recommendation
Not a lesbian. But as a black trans guy, I used to think I was just a stud lesbian and therefore became really involved in lesbian TH-cam. That said, Jade you are speaking so much truth. The problem exists on trans TH-cam as well. I only know about a couple black trans guys on here. And Kat Blaque is the only prominent black trans woman that I know of. Although, to be fair, trans TH-camrs are slightly better about being aware of the divide and even addressing it. Still though, it's a problem for the L's, B's, G's, T's, and Q's and I hate it.
Edit: Just realized this could come off as me steering the convo away from Jade's concerns by mentioning my observations. Not trying to step on any toes here. Solidarity, Jade ✊🏾
Your comment is very enlightening. Thank you👏🏽👏🏽
I’m in the exact same boat as you! I idenitfy as a trans man now but considered myself a lesbian for years and years before that. I agree with your perspective 1000%. Kat is the only black trans woman I follow too, but I feel like there’s a good amount of black trans men on TH-cam but they don’t get much views.
YES
Who are the other black trans guys?
@@bobonbobcrime Sorry for the late reply. I've stopped getting notifs for this comment apparently. Off the top of my head, there's Jayceon Dido, Rosiah, Saadiq Ahmad Edmond (tho he hasn't posted in a few months)... oh and about a week ago I just subbed to SirLoxaLot who's very very new. That's all I can think of but I'm sure if you search for "black ftm" you might find some others. Though many of the ones who come up don't actively post anymore so fair warning on that.
I’m here from Rose&Rosies channel. This past month has been a period of unlearning, learning, relearning and self reflection. It’s shocking to me that there are so many problems in this society that I don’t “know” about or am oblivious to. For instance, this video tackled multiple topics that never even crossed my mind. It made me think and reasses. I know it’s not your job to educate us, white people on race and the injustices that come with it but thank you for this insight.
Less than a minute in and you are already
speaking FACTS
Damn..... thank you for making this. I‘m frustrated that I needed this reminder, but I’m so grateful that you gave it.
you're here too! That's so nice to see
This is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched. I came from seeing the thumbnail of Rose & Rosie’s new video. I appreciate you bringing light to this issue. I’ve been watching lesbian TH-cam since 2008 & NEVER once was suggested a black lesbian TH-camr. I appreciate you for opening my eyes to an issue I wish I would’ve put more thought into. Thank you for sharing your truth in a really real way. You gained a follower from me.
I definitely agree with the WLY’s getting more “attention.” As a viewer I get annoyed with TH-cam because I RARELY get suggestions for black lesbian TH-cam channels.
White mediocrity in the workplace is rampant regardless of your field.
Also! Algorithms and technology general are developed by humans and human biases and, by extension, already existing social hierarchies are often reflected in the resulting tech.
Before my tik tok algorithm was changed bc i paid more attention. The white tik tok is like no flavor a lot of mediocracy. Deadass they had no personality all they had were looks. But the black creators on there?? Entertaining, fun, and they were also beautiful so yeah.
Exactly what I was thinking. The bar for white people is so low! 🙃🙃
Even white people were built off of black people lol
For me the algorithm has shown white people for almost everything. Like even though i follow a bunch of black women who do personal finance stuff, TH-cam recommends the financial diet or whatever. It seems to happen for most topics, if for no other reason than the most popular channels in most categories are likely made by white people. (Most popular, not best.) TH-cam CAN'T let the algorithm bury videos by BIPOC creators and i think they finally realized that because 1) they're being sued and 2) the algorithm has obviously been changed in the past couple weeks
@@ayannaenglish7334 I'm white and agree, white mediocrity is such a thing across the board. I can't believe I've sat watching Jade all these years and not even questioned the fact she's getting a fraction of the views of these basic channels despite her content being so original and intelligent compared to them. Shameful.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Watched and listened! *small* willy here (couldn’t resist) with 50k and honestly have never reached out to anyone outside of vancouver canada to collab because the scene in general seems intimidating as fuck unless you are super popular. That said, I made notes from the video (including to scratch my plans for a making a strap out of sour patch kids video) and am excited to unlearn, relearn and support! I’ll be doing the work and reaching out but if anyone sees this comment and wants to come on my channel/socials, id love to make something together! Jade, thanks for the emotional energy that went into helping us learn (ridiculous it had to be done but I appreciate it none the less).
thank you for commenting and letting me/everyone know where you stand. it’s much appreciated, just hoping everyone in the community supports and shows up the way you did.
Yes, love seeing WLY I’m subbed to respond. You are a WLY with good content.
why does rose & rosie’s response to this video have more views than the actual video??? that literally proves her whole point.
In this case perhaps because they have more subscribers. I did get Jade's video recommended first over rose and rosie's though.
"Is WLYS offensive?.......better than Karen" 😂😂
The most annoying part to me is that even though I’m subscribed to black lesbian youtubers and I turn on notifications, I don’t get the notifications but I get notifications of the WLY’s and I’m not even subscribed to them.
Yooo same!!
Me three!!!
I've watched Jade's videos (didn't realize i wasn't subscribed) and NEVER got recommendations for her videos or other black content creators, but the minute i click on a yt my whole recommendation section is flooded with that specific yts content and other yt people. It's fucking ridiculous.
When you go to the notifications bell check all notifications. Then make sure your notifications are on for TH-cam. Recommendations are different than notifications.
The fact that YT recommended to me a response video, by a white lesbian I had never heard of before (and who had a third the number of subs as Jade), instead of this actual video, which I had to search for to understand what the white lesbian was responding to in the first place, says a lot about who YT's algorithms are programmed to highlight.
YYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSS JAAADDEEEEEEEEE. GET HER JADEEEEEEE.
I'm asian american and I've been watching you since foxxyhotmess but I felt this every time you would collaborate with non-poc content creators, that it didn't feel genuine on their part, performative.
You're creative, funny and amazing. Speak your truth.
Everything is being aired out this year and I am here for it. Speak your truth. You and several other black lesbians that I follow deserve so many more views, followers and recognition. I definitely see the effort that y’all are putting into your videos. 🖤
mstrulygolden Who else do you watch? Would love to have recommendations!
I found you through Evelyn’s snack colab video you did. I’m a white cis 40 yr old mom. I find you delightful and interesting. I just started watching TH-cam like 2yrs ago. I found Evelyn through the PBS series because I’m a huge PBS nerd. No real point to this comment other than to let appreciate your content.
Same! I just discovered Jade's channel (like a week ago) because of her collab with Evelyn that happened to pop up in my feed.
Same haha, glad to be here!
NOT A SINGLE LIE WAS TOLD NOT ONE! Facts on facts!
More like extremely entitled opinion on extremely entitled opinion, but sure whatever.
I came here from the link in Rose and Rosie's latest video responding to this. I am excited to see what the lesbian poc youtube content is like as I shamefully have never searched it out before and TH-cam shamefully doesn't simply include it in the general searches for lesbians that I've done. I love all different poc and am excited to share that love with them now that I've come to this realization of what I've been missing out on! This was super informative and important content to get out there.
I wouldn’t blame the algorithm because I’ve been watching you and I have never been recommended another black lgbt creator. It’s something else at play.
damn, really? that’s a damn shame
@@iamjadefox I've watched glamazontay (black lesbian) for years and I've never been recommended to watch you. I wonder if it's because she is a femme?
me too :(
Yep same! I’ve never been recommended another one.
same here, i have to actually type their names. Same with food videos i watch, makeup has gotten slightly better, and gamers.
As a white person, the call out on performative activism was much needed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts because so many people need to hear them.
I also agree that some of the white lesbian creators are below average but still get the top views. It's not fair, and a lot of these lesbians should talk about it--but won't.
I've personally only seen one white lesbian really make a video on the topic of Black Lives Matter and the situation with the police from the pool of popular white lesbian creators, and it's so disheartening to see that a lot of other creators are so radio silent. A lot of them are gonna take a little break from social media then pop back on when it seems like people are posting about BLM and protests less. I hope they get called tf out for it because it's blatant image preservation. They don't want to get "political" (even tho human rights ≠ politics) but don't want to be called out for not saying anything either, so they just go silent and don't do anything of substance to help despite their platforms. We can not, at the end of the day, know what they do interpersonally, but it says something--loudly--that they won't speak about these issues to their 500k or whatever followers.
Great content as always, Jade. Thank you for telling us your opinions on the matter. I hope they're heard and some change happens within the white lesbians on this website. Lesbians should lift each other up--not let a divide sit and watch as their fellow lesbians are treated as lesser because they're black.
Speak your truth Queen!!! You, heartbeat, Arifitz, Amberscloset and so many other black lesbian creators matter. I appreciate y'all. I use to watch your videos and Ari's videos when I was still in the closet and unsure about my sexuality. Y'all help me through some tough times. I will support y'all in whatever endeavors you are engaged in.
“Better than KAREN”!🤷🏽♀️😂
I died when she said that 🤣💀
I am not white, I am pakistani, (brought up in London). I watch a lot of lesbian youtubers, but you are by far my favourite. It's not about the colour of your skin, I just love your creativity and what you say. It's a shame for the other lesbian youtubers who are missing out on collaborating with you. You will get all the success you deserve!! keep going. We are on your side.
Thank you for saying this. It's been a really...interesting? Yeah I'll go with interesting time to be on TH-cam.
Also channeling Jade level confidence "I'm the most entertaining thing about your video" Wow, absorbing that. Feeling that. Carrying that into my future. Thank you.
Love your work Hallease!
And yes, Jade is the funniest lol.
own that shit, no body gonna make you believe in yourself - tell myself that every day
The tea honey, this is something I have been needing to hear as a viewer of both spectrums.
Get ready for an influx of collaboration requests. BE PICKY!
i never noticed this difference before but you are so right, this divide is so massive. and im so glad you talked about this, thank you so much
We definitely are not seeking the " White Savior " and honestly I feel like that's the role they love to play.
It's definitely a real thing, and it's really messed up, but that's where I feel like walking on eggshells. How do you help the black community without it seeming like it's charity? Or because you have to? Because it IS something we HAVE to bring to light.. i would love insight on this :) whatever your personal thoughts are
Ya’ll can start by helping the black people that you already know or the black people in your community. Do you have a favorite black artist or creator? Boost their work! Encourage people to buy from them! What about a favorite black musician? Encourage people to buy their music! There’s a lot you can do that doesn’t seem like charity. Supporting the black people in your life already definitely helps and is a small step. :)
@@nternetrat Jade mentioned in the video how collabing with creators year round instead of during pride and BHM are good ways of helping out. And most importantly...developing friendships. It will seem like much less of a handout/charity case when you actually want to see your friend succeed. Maybe something authentic like SimplyNailogical and Safiya Nyaguard (Totally butchered her name)
@@camdenhunt7565 Sorry I just saw this! for. sure. thank you~
@@LoveAndSnapple Yes yes that's an amazing point- thank you! will definitely do.
I 👏🏾WAS 👏🏾WAITING 👏🏾 FOR👏🏾 THIS👏🏾
You’re spot on I just want to clarify one thing. Arielle wasn’t cancelled for wearing a maga hat (it actually said “make America gay again”). She was “cancelled” for choosing to surround herself with biphobes and being transphobic. She put out a video a long time ago it showed how hideously biphobic her friends were. Like it was to the point where I was like “how can you tolerate these people?”. Then there was the transphobia... I’m not referencing her saying that she wouldn’t be comfortable dating a trans woman because that is 100% valid. I’m talking about her calling it the “LGB community” and her constant “trans cringe videos”. And honestly the whole, “I abandoned the left cuz people were mean to me” thing she’s on is silly. Being LGBT doesn’t mean you have to be liberal don’t get me wrong. It’s just the reactionary nature of it is eye-roll inducing. So yeah definitely not happy with the way she represents the LGBT community but if she helped you get to where you are I’m you met her.
This is about Arielle scarcella right? I ain’t ever heard of the girl she said
@@TruthNloV3 yes, arielle has a different last name in real life
i’m here for this. it’s a massive, massive divide. and it will just keep growing if we don’t recognize and help to close that shit right now. including myself. thanks for speaking on it. 💜
Tbh Rose and Rosie are the only one's I actually keep up with nowadays (Alexis G. is also entertaining but she rarely uploads). However your channel, specially your SWS series, is unmatched. You consistently put out quality content and you deserve way more recognition.
Found your channel from Rose and Rosie response and very happy they did. Also that you started the discussion for change in bringing more LGBTQ black creators but hopefully non LGBTQ ones as well.
Black creators do not get recommended.
You were the person who made me aware of the recommended channels coming up next to the videos I was watching. I seem to remember you having a video ranting about how it had taken you too long to gain your subscribers but I think you took it down. I was so disappointed! I thought you had every right to be pissed.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pushing the limits and addressing what needs to be addressed!! What a QUEEN! 👑 People whom are white, before you comment with anger because you're being called out for your privilege. Stop. And think. Accept the fact that you are privileged. Accept the fact that you're so ultimately protected by your appearance and the skin suit you were given when you were born. It only happened by chance that your particular soul chose the body that it's in currently. You lucked out by being white and being born into a culture and system that was designed and created for you to ultimately benefit from the system and off of the backs of your black and brown peers. You subconsciously put yourself on a pedestal and then look down upon us and view you "including" us in your activities as charity. You highlight the "good thing" that you're doing so you can receive praise. But you get upset when those marginalized folks use their OWN voice and platform to speak out on issues that don't even truly affect you. If yall don't want to hear people talking about traumatic events in the world, SUPPORT US AND PUT IN THE WORK TO BE THE CHANGE. DON'T DO IT FOR CLOUT. EMBODY THE CHANGE. ❤ THANK YOU WHITE FOLK 💗
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QUEEN INDEED!!!
Beautiful ✊🏾❤️
Tbh, I didn't start youtube for years because I didn't think I could. It wasn't until I found you, Ari, and Amber that it even dawned on me that people would care to watch my content. When I finally started making videos the divide was very apparent. The white lesbian youtubers that started around the same time I did made more money than I did even though they didn't do much other than post infrequent, unedited videos of themselves hanging out at their houses. These people are my colleagues and I am happy for them, but it didn't take very long for me to realize what was going on. When I saw it, I started working harder. I wrote concepts for short films and reached out to see if some willys in my sub bracket were interested in collabing. Their responses to my inquiries consistently suggested that they were doing me a favor even though I had more sub/views than they did and I was doing all of the creative work. It was really discouraging, and I stopped making videos partly because I was being wedged out of conversations I started. I appreciate you for speaking out on this. Maybe I can take a seat at this table after all.
Can’t say enough how much I appreciate you. This was excellent. Let’s see what the WLY’s have to say 👀
Left this comment on patreon and thought I’d leave it here
I know others have already said this, but post it! It’s a conversation that needs to be had and it’s unfortunate that yet again black women are doing the labor white women should be doing. White women should be the ones calling each other out and holding each other accountable but they don’t. White lesbian TH-camrs have the energy to talk about their veganism ad nauseam but don’t show up with the same energy when it’s time to talk about and uplift their fellow black creators. Also like no offense but their content sucks. I’m tired of seeing the Cammie Scotts of the world post videos about the struggles of femme lesbians. Literally shut up. Love you Jade. So happy I became a patron. This content is 🔥
"veganism ad nauseam" LOL!! but what you said about energy comparisons/placement took me to school and church ~ Truth!
i now have to check myself deeper. and i must ask, may i use your example to give a word at different interfaith spiritual groups where i practice, to help folks get real and deeper?
(sorry to have gotten off topic. i just have to appreciate your thoughts and example.)
Two Hands Together (deep bow/respect/gratitude)
Amor Tranquilo go for it!
Before I even watch this all the way through I have to thank you for addressing this. As someone who grew up in this youtube era, in a time where I was figuring out my sexuality, I felt the divide from the beginning. From the coming out videos where I know I can't be the only POC who couldn't resignate because black culture and acceptance of the lgbtq community at the time was totally different than the white community. Not understanding why I could count on 1 hand the black creators I could find and yet still was pushed by YT to watch the white creators. The divide is so apparent out side of the influencer community as well. But that's another video. 🙄🤦🏾♀️
Thank you Jade, this fire is a good look on you girl. 😊🔥😎
You’re saying exactly how I’ve felt over e years, thanks girl!❤️✊🏽
Im here because Rose and Rosie responded to your video and Im really glad they did because even im an asian person didnt realize these issues. Thank you.
💯👏🏾👏🏾 THANK YOU!!!!!! I am hollering!!!! So much truth! Proud of you!!!
High key, I learned Portuguese to consume more Brazilian content because it's slightly more diverse in every sense of the word.
I definitely have been in white LGBTQ+ TH-camrs comment sections asking them when they’re collaborating with Jade Fox 😅 (I’ve also been in Lena Waithe and Issa Raes comments being like “y’all need Jade Fox on the show” too though so maybe I should chill 😅). Also, the algorithm does make it harder to find black LGBTQ+ creators so if anyone is reading this and you know someone I might not know, drop those names below please!! 😃💃🏾
Kat blaque
Graphite Pants Yeah I’ve been following her for a while. I love her content as well!
I think there's a thread on her channel asking around for commentary channels run by black women that aren't transphobic which I've been meaning to go through
Kebbythetraveler Yeah I’ve been going through that thread as well. It’s for non-transphobic black women TH-camrs who are not necessarily in the LGBTQ community, so while I have definitely been enjoying some of the finds from that thread, I would also like to find more TH-camrs that are both LGBTQ+ and black.
@@aVAness definitely!
Whew chile. All facts. Not even a drag. Definitely an elegant tug though
I only saw the intro and already liked it.... nothing but facts
I'm not really part of the "community" as I'm only subbed to rose & rosie and hartbeat (and pan myself) but this video gave me food for thought when looking at recommended videos (and then specific things to search for) or posts on social media, thank you 💜
Same, I only found rose and Rosie back in 2011/2012ish when I was trying to figure out my sexuality. They are the only ones I regularly watch because now I feel like we are fam but I never even thought to look for black you tubers and that’s on me.
That’s the truth. I’m glad you talked about it, because it’s a super obvious divide.
I’ve been rocking with you for a long ass time and I LOVE how unapologetic you are. You say what needs to be said without sugarcoating for fear of how it may not feel so great for others’ to take in and that’s exactly what needs to be done at this point. You’ve set an amazing example for not only other youtubers but for your supporters as well. I love that you even went the extra, extra step as to give some ways that people can actually demonstrate their being an ally. You the real MVP, Jade.
Anyone still wondering why Jade doesn't have at least 1M subs - like her content be lit and funny
Whoooo! The truths were slapping me in the face! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
And we what? LOVE TO SEE IT.
I want to use the 'Get her Jade' gif SO BAD right now.
zero dislikes so far...this clearly needed to be said!
Thank you so much for speaking truth. It takes true courage to speak up and you did it flawlessly. I never really fit into a TH-camr “clique” and truly never found my groove if I’m being honest, but regardless, I also have no doubt that I was part of the problem back when I was a creator. I love the LGBTQ+ community BECAUSE we span all of the races, genders and abilities. We have to find ways to support each other and open our minds enough to recognize that even though we are in the same community, some of us have privileges that others don’t so we can use those advantages to lift everyone up so we can rise together. I don’t know if I’ll ever make videos again, but I promise to do better regardless. Thank you for making this video!
I've definitely seen the divide! Thank you for bringing this issue to the forefront. Yes a similar thing is happening with some white youtubers all of sudden are acknowledging black youtubers and "supporting" them.
I'm so happy you brought this out - I don't watch much 'lesbian youtube' stuff in general because I'm masc of centre and UK based and half of the channels are like 'woo LA' or 'makeup and hair' and I'm like huh? Finally I can actually watch someone intellegent who cares about making change and both has funny vids but also talks real talk. I've got a lot to do in terms of using my white privilege for good - but I'm also just happy to have found this channel and you've gained a fan for sure right here! There needs to be more call-outs like this on youtube and in the media, and its this kind of stuff that is what people need to hear to notice it, not just online but also in real life.
Well said, I've subscribed to this channel too. Things really need to change on social media and in day to day living.best wishes from bonnie Scotland.
👑👑👑 as a white lesbian from the UK, you're maybe the only youtuber i've been consistently watching for years bc the other girls just don't give the intelligence, the humour and the eloquence that you do! i definitely think the white US lesbians are in their own little weird incestuous bubble. thank you for giving us such a smart nuanced video at a difficult, possibly traumatic time ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Well said!!
Weird incestuous bubble made me cackle
“weird incestuous bubble” 😭😭
Dude same!
I was going to say something similar but you said it well so I’m just going to second this.
I'm mad that this is the first video that gets recommended to me of yours because if I had know your channel existed I would have been subscribed long time. The TH-cam algorithm disappoints yet again...
Me too
but Amber’s bright 😂😂😂😂
Xplicit Blabber 222 Lol not a lie was told 😂😂😂
These are facts tho 🤷🏽
Every family has at least 1 lightbright🤣🤷🏽♀️🖤✊🏽
Ambers Closet love you amber! 😂
Lolol but it's true
I'm a white lesbian and I don't waste my time with the white lesbian TH-camrs...Jade is on point when she said their content is crap. Jade, Ari Fitz, Amber speak it the way it is.
jade just wanna say, after all these years you are still my favorite
You should get a podcast, I’d totally listen to every episode
I think it also matters what you regularly view! If you add Black creators to your regular youtube history if you're watching idk Kat Blaque or Kennie JD or As told by Kenya or Bookish Realm or SissiYemmie or Khadija Mbowe or ForHarriet or Melina Pendulum YOU GET RECOMMENDED OTHER Black creators. So like find a channel you like and binge it's literally not that hard Black content is High Quality lol
Absolutely agree and have seen this divide SO clearly for many years.
Was so excited for you to drop this video and you nailed it.
THANK YOU!!
YOU DID WTF U HAD TO DO WITH THIS ONE JADE!! PERIONAAAA
Your video was everything! Nothing but honesty. I also really love that you didn’t only list problems, you also listed solutions to those problems... this is hands down the most effective way to communicate. ❤️
Bringing this to 💡 light
Thank you for speaking up. Our community needs to talk about this because this involves all of us. As a Filipino gay person, I want our community to educate each other. *WE HAVE TO BE UNITED AND NOT DIVIDED*
You are so right about being funny and entertaining , i never subbed to many popular white lesbian youtubers cause it can be a snooze fest. You and rose&rosie are only les youtubers i am subbed to and i watch all of your videos while i dont really check on them much anymore. You deserve so much more cause honestly you bring so much more to the "table."
Commenting to help with the algorithm. Great video and lots of important issues discussed 😊👍
I really hope everyone can learn from this bc i'm sick of white lesbian youtubers ignoring the divide and not including y'all when you're worked so hard and often have better content than they do.
Black lesbian content boring
What the hell, I’m so upset that I just now came across your content. Subscribed within minutes. You have an amazing perspective and ability to communicate your ideas.
Also, I can’t wait to hear *crickets* from all of them about this video 😂
Or response videos making Jade the big, black villain🙄🙄
Cammie has addressed it and just collabed with Jade, Rose and Rosie also addressed it and Amy did an interview with Jade, but Aly, Stevie, Shannon the rest of the WLYs have been silent and i am not surprised
Jade you said what so many people are thinking.
I hope white lesbian youtubers see this video as an invitation to start genuinely collabing with black lesbian creators and create some amazing content together!
Found you through R&R's response. REALLY glad I did. Thank you.
I'm a straight Black Woman and I 100% love your content - not because you're a Leo (smile - cause we're the best *just saying* lol), but because you're naturally TALENTED!! I wish more folks can see that! I experience the same phenomenon you're talking about in Corporate America... still --- to this day--- it's exhausting.
It's so frustrating-- I have high quality vlogs of my wife and I, great content, we're funny charismatic-- and I look at some of the "other" channels in my niche and their content SUCKS but the algorithm just favors them over mines...so I bust my ass because I'm passionate...but it still SUCKS
What’s weird is I used to watch Jade all the time and loved her videos and crushes on her hard, thought she had dropped off TH-cam but just seen I’ve been subscribed the whole time but haven’t watched a video since 2018, until this video I’ve realised it’s because she stopped showing up on my feed. TH-cam needs to work out their problems ASAP
Came from R&R video, and I’m staying for you.
this is a wake up call not only for the WLYT but for everyone.
I’m going to start calling out the ones I follow.
Thank you.
The whole time I was straight faced really into what Jade was saying and then she said “But ambers bright” and I LOST it LOL 😂 But seriously tho these white girls are out here fully resurrecting segregation and it’s QUITE disturbing to watch
Girl! I HOLLERED 😂🤣
LMAOOOOO that was hilarious!!
Whew that took me owt
I love how Jade be going at my boo...remember when she made fun of her TH-cam friends and jumped into the frame being Amber hahahah🤣🤣🤣
I had to laugh 😩😭😭
Im very late to this, I know, I just wanna add that I'm black, when I was identifying as a queer women, and I am not exaggerating when I say this at all. I watched lesbian TH-cam like religiously for three full years and you were the first black lesbian TH-camr I came across, after all that time and this was the first video I ever saw of yours, I swear the only other black lesbian TH-camr I've ever seen before this video was like the tiff & Jess TH-cam channel and even then that was so just a couple channel and one of the partners with a white person, it's truly wild how that all happened, I feel like when we are talking about these different communitys, that also include black people or bipoc people we're still approaching these conversations with a white lens, I've seen this a lot in the trans community as well
It’s crazy because I watch you a lesbian woman of color and watch other lesbian TH-camrs who are white and I really don’t get much of woman of color recommended, which again is crazy and I feel like most of us have noticed this but not really REALIZED how deep it is. I’m so glad you made this video and yes me like the other people in the comments did get rose and rosie’s response instead of this video even as a subscriber.
Rose and Rosie brought me here. So glad I found your channel ✊✊ More power time you Jade ❤️❤️