The very Caucasian Brooke Bruk-Jackson was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023, and she is a native of Harare, the country’s capital. Since she was crowned over her two black female runner-ups, the internet has been erupting with many people voicing their disapproval of this decision.
From Yahoo News:
After her win, she wrote on Instagram, “I have gained this crown for our beautiful country, to love and to serve our people, to represent Zimbabwe Internationally and to show the world the uniqueness of Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans.”
She hopes to be an example of grace and inspiration for the youth, proving “that together we are strong and anything in life is possible.”
But Bruk-Jackson has not been shown much grace from outraged natives who believe a Black woman should have been crowned. The country boasts a population of more than 14 million, with non-Black people making up roughly two percent.
Extremely tragic and disappointing! I agree with you.
— Liii
(@MsLoveLiii) September 21, 2023
On X, one person exclaimed, “All those beautiful melanted women and you telling me the European woman won a contest for black people!!??” Someone else responded, “Extremely tragic and disappointing! I agree with you.”
Disapproval of the model’s victory prompted her to deactivate comments on her victory post. However, comments remain active elsewhere on her Instagram, such as the photo of her dressed in garb showcasing Zimbabwean artists. It is there that critics fully expressed their disdain for the pageant winner.
In her caption, she wrote, “The colour of our skin should not define a person or who each person chooses to associate with. Together, we are aligned, a beautiful kind made by god.”
Well, this is most definitely a controversial decision that Miss Universe officials have made. But what do you say? Do you think it's justified for a predominantly black country to choose a white woman as the face of their country in this competition?
Sound off in the comments and let us know!
