Let’s get this out of the way: Black is not the new orange. MAGA pundits love to spin the narrative that Black voters helped put Trump in office, but that’s simply not true. While a small percentage of African Americans did vote for Trump, the overwhelming majority—87%—voted for Joe Biden. So, when pundits try to claim a massive shift in Black voting patterns, they’re distorting the facts.
But here’s the thing we can’t ignore: the millions of Black Americans who didn’t vote. Non-voters aren’t disengaged because they don’t care—they’re frustrated, disillusioned, and disheartened by a system that’s failed them time and time again. Voter suppression, broken promises from politicians, and a sense of powerlessness are real factors. Many don’t vote because they don’t see anyone who truly represents their interests, and they feel the system is rigged against them.
The truth is, Black voters are not a monolith. While some may have felt disconnected enough to skip the polls, the vast majority still believe in the power of their vote. But until the political system addresses its historical inequities and becomes more accountable, we’ll continue to see large portions of our community disengage.
The “Black is the new orange” narrative not only misrepresents the facts—it distracts from the real issues. Black America is focused on justice, equality, and true change, not hollow rhetoric. So let’s stop pretending the majority of Black voters are moving to the right. That’s a myth, and it’s time to put it to rest.
Black is not the new orange. It’s a color of resilience, dignity, and unyielding strength.
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