Matt James Cast As The First Black Bachelor

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Matt James Cast As The First Black Bachelor

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Well it took long enough.

Over three years after casting Rachel Lindsay as its first Black Bachelorette, which happened all the way in the 13th season.

The popular TV show has cast Matt James as its first ever Black Bachelor.

Adding, “This is just the beginning, and we will continue to take action with regard to diversity issues on this franchise.

We feel so privileged to have Matt as our first Black Bachelor and we cannot wait to embark on this journey with him.”

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