Analysis Of Thanks: We Needed That By Mara Gay

In response to “Thanks, Meghan Markle, We Needed That”, an editorial author Mara Gay wrote published through The New York Times on May 20th, 2018. The editorial in detail expresses her opinion about the marriage that took place in mid-May, between a mixed raced American actress Megan Markle and the Prince of Duchess Harry. To begin with, the author was reluctant to viewing the wedding. Though what persuaded her initially was that she has something in common with the princess. The author as well is biracial and admits to being in tune with what she describes at the beginning as a “royal hoopla.” Gay then proceeds to recall what she notices most about the marriage: unexpectedly being “...so black.” as if it came as a sudden surprise. Obviously, …show more content…
The whole world watching never expected to see the two come together. Their successful wedding was a metaphor for tearing down old pointless rules and traditions. Now African American women and many other minorities can explore and find love within many cultures throughout the corners of the world. The other reason this wedding was a need, is similarly to young African American men who had the first black ex-president Obama to look up to as a leader. In parallel, young minority women now have the first mixed black princess of Brittan, Meghan Markle, who exemplifies what it means to value yourself, and display great character. Despite being already married once and the odds and numbers against her, she carried an exemplary life with an amazing career. A perfect role model she can be if women follow her virtues, life can fall in place for them just like Princess Markle. All of this is significant because it proves that witnessing a celebration of true love can have an impact on the hopeless and forgotten, to be unified and