, and while Soules went on to be The Bachelor, Martin appeared on the first season ofIn the 2014 letter, Martin wrote that he felt "race played a large factor" in the decision to not select him as The Bachelor, adding that he chose to speak out as a"plea for change and a plea for tolerance, equality, and coexisting everywhere."
His recent Instagram post reiterated his past comments, noting that he's"troubled" by the current world events and felt it"necessary to take action and necessary to hold ourselves accountable." "It saddens me to see that you guys seem to be silent on the current state of our nation and the outcry of equality from my people !" Martin wrote."I am a proud black man and as a black man who was once a cast member on your show I take offense to your silence as a franchise. Maybe some of you personally aren’t racist and support the #blacklivesmatter movement, but as a franchise I’ve yet to see it.
Martin continued his post by encouraging the franchise not to"hide behind money" and to"speak up and support us like we MATTER, because we do!!!!" "We watch your show, we participate in your show and I've yet to see real change and acceptance. Loved that you guys had Rachel on, but that isn't enough!" he wrote, referencing season 13 BacheloretteThe former reality star concluded his note by writing,"if you, ANY of you, have an issue with me and my words let me know. We can talk about it. #BlackLivesMatter."
Was that the farmer? I’d much rather had Marquel. He’s fine AF!
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