When Suni Lee shared a photo of herself and boyfriend Jaylin Smith on social media, all she posted was a white heart in the caption. However, the photo was saying a whole lot more than that. Lee shut off her comments on the post, and days later people on social media we learned why. According to People, Lee opened up about racist comments that she's received from the Hmong community since announcing her relationship on TikTok.
"I know that Sunisa will be judged by certain eyes in the Hmong Community because her man is Black," @alixphom said in a TikTok video of him clapping in front of a photo of Lee and Smith. "LOVE is LOVE, no matter what race or gender you are. Keep doing you QUEEN."
Lee commented on the TikTok video, sharing that she has received a fair share of backlash since announcing her relationship. "This makes me so happy," Lee wrote. "I've received so much hate😠they support me when it's beneficial for them never when it comes to my happiness. thank you!💗". The comment was the first time that the Olympian spoke out on the criticism and gives a reason that the comments had been turned off.
