Black women on Love Island USA deserve more than just a moment—they deserve to be seen, respected, and celebrated from the very start.

Too often, Black women enter the villa only to be picked last, ignored by male contestants, or edited out of the show’s main storylines.

 When they speak up, set boundaries, or stay true to themselves, they’re treated like they should be grateful just to be there. That’s not love. That’s bias.

Even when fan favorites like JaNa Craig and Serena Page made it to the finals, they still had to fight to be seen as desirable—despite their confidence, beauty, and strength.

This isn’t just about one season. It’s about a pattern that reflects a much bigger problem: the way our culture—and our media—treats Black women as if they’re less worthy of love.

We’re calling on Love Island USA producers at Peacock and ITV America to:

• Cast men who are genuinely open to dating Black women
• Ensure Black women receive equal screen time and well-rounded storylines
• Include more Black women in casting, editing, and production teams
• Stop reinforcing harmful dating stereotypes that leave Black women out

Black women shouldn’t have to wait to be chosen. Love Island USA has the power to challenge these patterns—and to lead the way in how reality TV reflects real love.

Do better. From day one.

Love to Olandria Carthen and Michelle "Chelley" Bissainthe  - pictured above - who were on season 7 of "Love Island USA."