‘Big Brother’ contestant overcome with emotions discussing BLM movement
During Wednesday’s broadcast of “Big Brother,” racial equality became a major talking point for some of the houseguests. At one point, Kaysar Ridha was overcome with emotions discussing the current protests for equality and his own struggles with racial discrimination. Ridha, who is Iraqi-American and dealt with racism following his first appearance on the show back in 2005, voiced his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, saying, “I look at what’s happening, protests and kneeling, and it’s, like, people shout because you never listen in the first place. We’ve got to get to a point where we can hear their whispers.” Black houseguest Da’Vonne Rogers appreciated Ridha’s willingness to discuss the topic. “When we have conversations like this, this isn’t even about the game,” said Rogers. “This is just people being able to relate and taking the opportunity to use our platform for something good.”
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KAYSAR RIDHA: When I look at what's happening about protests and kneeling, and it's like people shout because you never listen in the first place. We got to get to a point where you can hear their whispers. Sorry, I just get emotional.
DA'VONNE ROGERS: Oh my gosh, Kayse. No, It's OK.
KYLIE MAR: The Black Lives Matter movement was a major topic of conversation on Wednesday's "Big Brother" after Kaysar Ridha discussed his desire to be an ally to black people.
KAYSAR RIDHA: I'm just not happy with where we are as a society, honestly. And I don't think I own a lot of people are. It's like are we going to have the courage to stand up for what's right?
DA'VONNE ROGERS: Yeah.
KYLIE MAR: Kaysar, who is Iraqi American, made his BB debut in 2005, which coincided with the US military campaign in Iraq. And as a result, he dealt with racial discrimination. He is hoping the current protests for equality will create a better world for future generations.
KAYSAR RIDHA: Since I was on the show last, I've become a father to a precious little 4-year-old now. I don't want him to see the world the way it is. I want him growing up in a world where he knows that we're better than this.
KYLIE MAR: Many fans thought it was monumental that important conversations about equality and Black Lives Matter actually made it to air on the show. And as black house guests Da'Vonne Rogers pointed out, conversations like these are more important than any silly HOH or veto competition.
DA'VONNE ROGERS: When we have conversations like this, this isn't even about the game. This is just people being able to relate and taking the opportunity to use our platform for something good.
