That's the funny thing about it all.
When a prominent Black man dates a non-Black woman, Black women interpret and internalize it as an attack on their womanhood. They view it as evidence that the whole world, including their own men, thinks lowly of them. It reinforces their feelings of inadequacy as women when compared to other women.
When a prominent non-Black man (especially a white man) dates a Black woman, Black women see it as validation of their womanhood. They view it as evidence that they are indeed adequate. The idea is that if a non-Black man, who could easily have a great woman of his own race, chooses a Black woman, as a whole Black women must be seen as equals among all women. It's the same feeling a lot of nikkas had when they saw CACs chanting "Yes, We Can" back in 2008! If CACs love this Black dude, maybe there's hope for us, we thought!
That's why Black women promote the swirl and cheer on other Black women who are out here dating non-Black men.
But, as soon as a Black man is seen with a non-Black woman, the venom comes out!
That's because when the Black woman is swirling, it's a self-esteem boost for Black women.
When Black men are swirling, it's like the proverbial punch to the gut in terms of self-esteem for them.
@Wild self