Rachel Lindsay Reveals Details Of Hannah Brown Phone Call About Her Use Of The ‘N Word’

As the first — and still only — Black lead on either The Bachelor or The Bachelorette,  Rachel Lindsay, has had a lot to say about the franchise’s inclusion issues, even calling the shows “white-washed.” HollywoodLife.com spoke to the 35-year-old beauty about the topic on our June 10 podcast. In an EXCLUSIVE interview, Rachel reveals the suggestions she gave the show’s producers as to how to make the franchises more diverse.

Rachel Lindsay is just one reality star who has been very vocal about racial injustices in the United States after the Black Lives Matter protests kicked off around the world this year. It all started with the death of George Floyd, who died while in police custody.

The Bachelorette]," Rachel told Lauren Zima. "So, we've always had to develop a thick skin and figure out how to navigate this world as an interracial couple.

It took until The Bachelorette season 13 for the ABC franchise to cast an African American lead in 2017. Now Rachel Lindsay, 35, is speaking out about how her show — as well as The Bachelor — are “white-washed.” Rachel initially appeared as a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelor competing for Nick Viall‘s heart, and is upset how that show has yet to cast a black male in the title role.

Rachel Lindsay joined the protests happening across the United States on Sunday and called her experience “peaceful” and “beautiful”.

Rachel Lindsay was among the thousands who attended demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd over the weekend.  While in conversation with her Higher Learning podcast co-host Van Lathan, The Bachelorette star detailed all she witnessed while out in Miami with husband Bryan Abasolo. Calling it a "great experience," Rachel shared, "It's not my first time protesting.

Bachelorette alum Hannah Brown spoke out in an emotional Instagram Live on Saturday, May 30, two weeks after sparking controversy for using the N-word.

Hannah Brown has been in hot water over singing the N-word during an IG Live session and continues to receive criticism even after she apologized and promised to ‘do better!’ But, fellow Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay is not convinced that she’s going to change! As you may know by now, Lindsay has been very vocal about her opinion on the whole thing, revealing that she was very disappointed by Brown’s apology.

After Hannah Brown came under fire for saying the N-word during an Instagram Live video, she apologized in a statement and promised to "do better." However, Rachel Lindsay doesn't expect Brown to change.

It’s been a couple of weeks since , and still . On May 18, right after the incident, former Bachelorette instead of just releasing a statement like she did.

Caelynn Miller-Keyes was disappointed when Hannah Brown was picked as the Bachelorette over her. On the latest episode of podcast, the 24-year-old reality star recalled her feud with Brown prior to and during the taping of Colton Underwood's season of .

Caelynn Miller-Keyes is remembering what it felt like to almost become The Bachelorette.

Earlier this month, Rachel Lindsay spoke out after fellow former Hannah Brown while singing along to a song on Instagram Live.Lindsay said she about why she was “personally hurt and offended” by the comments and also expressed disappointment that Brown chose to release a statement rather than address the incident more directly.And now, Lindsay is revealing more details about the conversations and texts she had with Brown.

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Rachel Lindsay is speaking out!

Adding his two cents. Jed Wyatt seemingly reacted to the controversy surrounding ex Hannah Brown‘s recent use of the N-word.

If you’re just like Us, you’re dedicated to keeping up with the stars of Bachelor Nation on social media. Besides staying up to date on who’s dating who, we’re particularly invested in the trendy swimwear the franchise’s leading ladies love to wear to the beach and beyond.

Rachel Lindsay's passionate response to Hannah Brown's apology for using the N-word came in part from disappointment over Brown «backing out» of the way Lindsay had hoped she would address the controversy, a source tells ET.