A black woman on TikTok said she visited an Airbnb that had a cotton field – and that sparked a heated debate online.
In a recent video, Aliyah Bell, who goes by @thechocolateweeb on the quay, showed the cotton field in question.
“All of you, why did my cousin book this Airbnb in Alabama with a cotton field in the backyard?” The text on the screen said as Bell looked dumbfounded.
In the caption of the video, she noted that her cousin was unaware that the rental had a cotton field in the backyard.
The video now has over 19 million views.
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In another video, Bell gave a tour of the property located in Hunstville, Alabama. She noted that she went there to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family.
“It’s pretty decent inside… the theme was cool,” Bell said before adding that she’s from California and isn’t “used to seeing” cotton or cotton. cotton field.
“Being placed in an area like this unexpectedly as Black triggers you a bit and makes you feel uncomfortable,” she added.
She also noted that feeling the “urge” to pick cotton is not “weird” or an indication of wanting to “return to slavery”.
“It’s a strange feeling to feel so close to the story. “
Bell received several comments from people “uncomfortable” by the scene.
“The fact that people can’t see why it’s uncomfortable,” someone wrote.
“It’s gatta to be very haunted by curses and bad energy. I’m worried, ”added another.
Others thought it was not that “deep” and that cotton is only “a crop”.
“If you are looking for racism, you will find it. It’s a culture and you’re trying to get people banned from Airbnb for something that isn’t even there, ”wrote a third.
Someone else wrote, “If you are really in such a rush for a plant that is used to make your clothes, you need help.
This comment prompted Bell to make another to follow dubbed audio video “You Really Thought You Ate” by THE INFINITY CULT.
Indy100 contacted Bell and Airbnb for comment
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