“I was wrong,” says Kirkconnell, after photos of her at a plantation-themed party surfaced online.
UPDATE:The 25 BIPOC contestants featured on this season ofThe Bachelorhave released a statement via Instagram.
Read the full statement below.
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She goes on to write, “I was ignorant, but my ignorance was racist…
I am ashamed about my lack of education, but it’s no one’s responsibility to educate me…
I deserve to be held accountable for my actions.”
Kirkconnell is considered a frontrunner to “win” Matt James’s heart on this season ofThe Bachelor.
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