Invalidations of Meghan's claims of racism hurt black women

Almost as soon as the interview aired, many were quick to deny Meghan’s allegations of racism on social media. Photo: Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions via AP

As Prince Harry and Meghan’s TV interview reverberates internationally, it’s left the more than 50 million viewers grappling with the couple’s claims of racism and lack of support that Meghan says drove her to thoughts of suicide.

But for many black women worldwide, the headlines and social media discussions were painfully familiar. With social media conversations questioning whether racism affected Meghan's treatment by the British press and royal family, many black women say it is yet another example of a black woman’s experiences with racism being disregarded and denied.