Conversations about racism usually dominate social media and news cycles, but not everyone feels it reflects their day-to-day reality. One Arkansas woman took to TikTok to share her perspective, saying that while she acknowledges racism exists, her own experiences don’t match the constant negativity she sees online. In her video, she argued that “racism is mainly pushed by social media and mainstream media,” claiming it has become a profitable cycle for those who stir division. She added that platforms reward creators for content centered on outrage, even when it doesn’t align with real-life interactions.
The woman explained that she often travels and meets people from many different backgrounds, yet rarely experiences racism firsthand. “I don’t have those experiences,” she said, noting that while prejudice can occur occasionally, most of her interactions have been positive. She recalled having friendly exchanges with strangers at airports, striking up conversations with store clerks, and moments in her own neighborhood where white police officers would wave and honk in recognition during her walks. She added that people sometimes mistake introversion or personal boundaries for racism, when in reality not everyone wants to chat, and that doesn’t make them hateful.
Netizens React to Arkansas Woman’s Opinion on Racism
Many people in the comments section agreed that their own lives didn’t match the narratives they see online. One commenter wrote, “Yes! I never see this in real life.” A second remarked, “That’s my experience too, I love everybody.” A third added, “Yes ma’am! There are some racists out there, of course, but the vast majority want to focus on what UNITES us, not what DIVIDES us.” A fourth user said, “Amen. We have SO much more in common than not. The media wants to divide!! 💯”
Some took issue with high-profile figures they felt profit from racial tension. “You’re absolutely right about the social media aspect of racism… those folks that anytime something doesn’t go their way as always, racism,” a netizen said. Others simply thanked the woman for speaking out. One person wrote, “Thank you for posting the truth. Social media is just full of troublemakers.” Another noted, “I’ve been seeing so much racist stuff on here lately and was asking myself, is this how it is everywhere? I don’t know anyone of any color, personally, that are racist.”
