Talk Show host and comedian-Ellen DeGeneres has been forced to defend herself against accusations that a tweet she sent yesterday was racist.
Ellen posted a photo of herself riding on the back of Usain Bolt (above) and added: “This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016.”
Though this has been regarded by some as a compliment of Bolt’s speed and stamina, certain twitter folks have found the tweet offensive, saying it’s racist.
Ellen defended herself by tweeting, “I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.”
I am highly aware of the racism that exists in our country. It is the furthest thing from who I am.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 16, 2016