‘Finally!’ Twitter Celebrates The Joelle-Centered Episode Of ‘Dear White People’

1. You Better Werk Ashley!

(WARNING: A FEW SPOILERS AHEAD): If you’re a fan of “Dear White People,” it’s pretty clear that while the entire cast is stellar, Ashley Blaine Featherson’s Joelle is a fan favorite. But a huge complaint about season one of Justin Simeon’s hit Netflix show was that Joelle was more a sidekick than an actual fleshed out character. But no worries! In season 2, Joelle gets her own episode and trust me when I say…it’s everything! The amazingly written and acted episode addresses colorism, hoteps, self-esteem and dating. And from the looks of it, folks on Twitter are absolutely loving it. Take a look at the praise Featherson is receiving not just for episode 5, but for her amazing performance throughout the entire new season.

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ME TALKING TO JOELLE THROUGH THE SCREEN THATS SHES WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT AND BEAUTIFUL AND MORE. #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/CbwqG5W03Y

— negress of the north (@gabriellewrren) May 4, 2018

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So #DearWhitePeople is BACK and Joelle's (@AshleyBlaine) episode gave me the rom-com storyline I didn't know I needed lol.https://t.co/Yf1dT2DWJl

— Sylvia (@SylviaObell) May 4, 2018

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@AshleyBlaine from Hello Cupid to Dear White People watching you cupcake and be boo’d up just fills me up... if this don’t work out for Joelle, somebody is going to have to fight me

— Stimmy Stimmy Cocoa wha (@radsadblackbry) May 5, 2018

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@AshleyBlaine truly loving the character development of joelle. shes my favorite. you bring the relatable vibes so well... shoutout to writers for draggin that hotep. i literally screamed at that scene 😂😂😂

— inches investigator (@Bee_Gorgeous) May 5, 2018

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I am in awe. Trevor the Hotep - misogynist, sexist, homophobia, colorist, ethnocentric - was probably the best turn of events this show could tackle. @AshleyBlaine is a vision in this role; Joelle is a whole spin-off by her damn self. Funny, nuanced, beautiful, and brilliant #DWP pic.twitter.com/ALM1BpYxoH

— Joseph Oteng (@drjotengii) May 5, 2018

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I’m soooo glad they gave Joelle her own episode this time #DearWhitePeople

— . (@___soulidarity) May 5, 2018

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I’m so glad Joelle finally got her own episode. That’s my girl. #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/hqlnzf9Etd

— theo james’ washcloth. (@drizzyxcole) May 5, 2018

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“Speaking of Reggie...”
“Do I look like Sam’s sloppy seconds to you?”

THATS RIGHT JOELLE #DearWhitePeople #DearWhitePeopleSeason2 pic.twitter.com/UoZWoHD8Ll

— Dorotheeeeeeeuh⁷ (@mightykatara) May 4, 2018

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Joelle, Joelle, Joelle..... you SHE-RO!!! Amazing performance @AshleyBlaine. Love 👏🏾 this 👏🏾 show 👏🏾 #DearWhitePeople

— Makia Martin (@ALovelyPuzzle) May 5, 2018

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#DearWhitePeople needs to get it together for my girl Jo. She deserves better. I️ was rooting for her new man but he just HAD to be a hotep pic.twitter.com/bDItwRsUvE

— boyz n motion stan account 🤍 (@SRIYONCE) May 5, 2018

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When Joelle says “This world is not kind to the Kellys.” 🗣🗣🗣STORY OF MY LIFE!!!!! #DearWhitePeople

— Joyce Philippe (@JoyceMeetsWorld) May 5, 2018

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Making my way through S2 of Dear White People- my crush on DeRon Horton continues, but more importantly I'm thrilled we finally got a Joelle episode

— Will Kellogg (@Will_Kellogg) May 5, 2018

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I cannot get enough of @AshleyBlaine as Joelle. She’s killing this season of Dear White People!!!!

— BOUGIE GRINCH (@Melanated_AF) May 5, 2018

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I am sooooo here for @AshleyBlaine Joelle!!!!! I relate to her in so many ways! The necessary way you read hotep Trevor to filth. Thank you. Thank you for addressing the issue of under appreciated darker skinned Black women. So much life given in 30 minutes. #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/iloHLk9Njb

— Mia L. McDonald (@nowstarringmia) May 5, 2018

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When Joelle started singing. #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/YSxcfaJoTw

— 1312ACAB1312 (@depressedtit) May 5, 2018

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Thank You @DearWhitePeople. We NEEDED that Joelle episode. So necessary. @AshleyBlaine is ethereal.

— Bussie (@liv3lif3loud) May 5, 2018

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Joelle’s episode is on! My favorite #DearWhitePeople

— Byshera Williams (@BysheraWilliams) May 4, 2018

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So y’all telling me Joelle ( AKA me) @AshleyBlaine is finally getting her own episode!!? I can’t wait! Me, being a Joelle stan 👇🏾 https://t.co/B2rmMDZk1F

— Thee Dermatitis Hottie 🔥 (@shesdecaille) May 5, 2018

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Me preparing for this Joelle episode that I’ve been waiting my whole life for @AshleyBlaine 💞💚 #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/v6sLNEC8VZ

— Ari LaBeija (@TheBaddestMitch) May 4, 2018

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Just watched the Joelle episode and I got my entire life ! @AshleyBlaine you did that !!! #DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/Auc4lW7AYE

— “⬆️ can’t come to 📞” -🌞 (@FL_Classy) May 5, 2018

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Joelle’s episode is my favorite, this season! .@AshleyBlaine #DearWhitePeople2 pic.twitter.com/hIgvWlX2eI

— 🌙. Nichelle TMC🏁 (@SassyDNichelle) May 5, 2018

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Never related to something as much as I relate to the Joelle episode on Dear White People. Thank you @AshleyBlaine

— Pikliz Prodigy 🌱✨ (@BeccaJ16_) May 4, 2018

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My favorite episode is Joelle @AshleyBlaine your performance was spectacular! I am speechless I couldn’t help but scream yes queen!

— Raquel Lopes (@christlover14) May 4, 2018

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#DearWhitePeople2 Joelle...I am sitting here crying my eyes out because of your episode...the only thing I have to say is, same. In every part of your episode.

— Destiny Renee (@lindapajarita06) May 5, 2018

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JOELLE GOT AN EPISODE. ONE TIME FOR THE JOELLE PERSPECTIVE, BIIIISH. FUCK IT UP IF IT'S YO PERSPECTIVE EPISODE, BIIIIIISH. #DearWhitePeople @JemarMxchael I'm Waiting On Yours Boo.

— Patrick MB (@PSawyerSchue) May 4, 2018

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Okayyyyyyy, I’m here for this Joelle episode. I didn’t know it was what I needed til I needed it. #DearWhitePeople

— Brianna Moné (@CestLaBrianna) May 5, 2018

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Y’all have ZERO right to make a show that I can cry, laugh, and relate to ALL IN ONE EPISODE. I hate y’all. Like not really, I fucking love y’all and Joelle is my experiences personified, but I HATE (fucking love) y’all. @DearWhitePeople pic.twitter.com/9k1nZHeZDe

— openly black 🤷🏾‍♀️ (@kaykay_slider) May 5, 2018

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It's Joelle's episode! Been waiting on this since season one.
Also, jumping from your valedictorian speech into the negro national anthem is the blackest thing I've seen this year, right behind Black Panther. #DearWhitePeople

— Leon Langford (@MasonLLL) May 4, 2018

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Joelle: IT'S ABOUT TIME SHE GOT HER OWN EPISODE!! Everything that came out of her mouth was just straight facts!! When she found out the guy was a hotep I lost it ☠️😂 I'm so glad she finally got together with Reggie!!overall she's THE most underated character for sure pic.twitter.com/A3jMxFYw9o

— brandon 🌸 (@mightyb08) May 5, 2018

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@AshleyBlaine your episode was amazing!!!! #DearWhitePeople

— Kellee Nicole Terrell (@kelleent) May 4, 2018

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Like seriously.... @AshleyBlaine is one of my personal favorites. Since her webseries era. I'm genuinly happy to see her blossom in the entertainment industry.

— Bussie (@liv3lif3loud) May 5, 2018

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Joelle is my queen and I was so happy to see her get what she deserves this season yassss @AshleyBlaine

— mahalex⎊ (@M__Belly) May 5, 2018

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Sis please, I’ve binged it already. You snapped this season. Loved it and can’t wait to see what’s next. Your character still has that round the way black girl charm. The writers did you right and I’m here for it.

— ♔ℓσusiε̅-Paynε̅♔ (@LouisePayneUK) May 5, 2018

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FINALLY THE JOELLE CHAPTER!!!!!!! I’ve been up binge watching refusing to go to sleep until I watched it. #DearWhitePeople @AshleyBlaine

— Moniqua✨ (@_auqinom) May 5, 2018

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