YouTuber Liza Koshy Apologizes for 'Perpetuating Racist Ideas' as Videos With David Dobrik Resurface
She wrote, "While we focus on systemic anti-Black racism in our country, I've been hesitant to center my voice. My work has been within but I now recognize and take responsibility for the times I was not the ally I am becoming today. Being anti-racist requires a personal reckoning, and I can't in good faith continue to use my platform for progress without taking accountability myself.
The star added that she acknowledges the "impact" she has on others because of her celebrity status. "What I once thought of as 'innocent jokes' were actually tainted with implicit bias, and what might have been intended as 'playful' was actually to some, incredibly painful," the 24-year-old continued. "And for that, I am sorry.
The exes went their separate ways in June 2018 and shared the news with their fans by sharing a tearful video explaining why. Since then, the former Vine personalities have gone on to establish successful careers beyond YouTube. Koshy has landed gigs as a host for popular brands likeThis recent controversy involving Dobrik and Koshy is seemingly a part of the ongoing reckoning taking place among YouTubers. Stars like
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