After 25 Years, ABC will Finally put a Black Man on their Bachelor Series

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It took 25 seasons, but ABC will finally put a Black man on their hit series The Bachelor. Matt James, 28 will be the eligible bachelor for the next upcoming season. “For those who are familiar with the show, he is also known as the business partner and best friend of Tyler Cameron said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. “Matt has been on our radar since February when producers first approached him, Burke continued. To read more about this story click here.  

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TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94 _____________________________________ #Roommates, times are changing, and our people are finally getting the recognition we always deserved, and that even comes down to #TheBachelor. _____________________________________ #MattJames is making history as he has now become the first black bachelor to be featured on the hit ABC series. According the @hollywoodreporter, the 28-year-old real entrepreneur, estate broker, and community organization founder will be the lead in the upcoming 25th season. _____________________________________ Many people have been applying that pressure and calling “The Bachelor,” out for their lack of diversity, and it looks like they were finally listening. Matt was originally cast to appear in the upcoming #ClareCrawley season of #TheBachelorette. For those who are familiar with the show, he is also known as the business partner and best friend of #TylerCameron. Karey Burke, the ABC Entertainment President said, “Matt has been on our radar since February, when producers first approached him to—read more at TheShadeRoom.com

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