Amanda Seales Quits “The Real”

After six months on air, Amanda Seales has announced that she has quit her role as official co-host of syndicated daytime talk show, “The Real.”

The 38 year old first-generation Caribbean American actress, activist, author, comedian and television personality, chose not to renew her contract.

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During an Instagram Live on Tuesday, Amanda shared with her fans, “My contract is up at The Real, and I didn’t renew it.”

Amanda Seales Was Too Real For “The Real”

The Grenadian reppin’ star signed on six months ago as the fifth co-host, after filling in during many episodes in the seat left vacant by former host, Tamar Braxton.

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“It doesn’t feel good to my soul to be at a place where I can not speak to my people the way they need to be spoken to,” she said. “And where the people that are speaking to me in despairing ways are not being handled.”

She continued: “I’m not at a space where, as a full black woman, I can have my voice and my co-workers also have their voices, and where the people at the top are not respecting the necessity for black voices to be at the top, too.” (People)

Check out this extensive list provided by Amanda Seales on National Resources to aid George Floyd Protesters – HERE.

Amanda Seales is one of the most influential political millennial voices. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase and holds a Masters in African-American studies with a concentration in Hip Hop, from Columbia University.

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Support Amanda by purchasing her book, Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use.

We at JAYBLESSED.com support’s Amanda’s decision to leave a job that no longer servers her – to preserve her peace and protect her mental health. We salute you Caribbean Queen!