YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel, known for her popular children’s content, has recently faced backlash from parents after posting a video celebrating Pride Month on her TikTok account, “MsRachelForLittles.” The video, shared on June 1, shows Rachel Accurso in a pink headband and a multicolored shirt, sending her audience a message of support and appreciation for embracing their true selves. She greets her viewers, saying, “Happy Pride to all of our wonderful families and friends! This month and every month, I celebrate you. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m so glad you’re exactly who you are.”
Aware of potential negative reactions, particularly following criticism from the Jewish community regarding her previous fundraising post for global conflicts, Rachel addresses dissenters directly in the video. She calmly responds, “To those who may feel they can’t watch this show anymore because of my support, no worries and much love your way.” Rachel concludes the video by affirming her commitment to love instead of pursuing fame. She says, “God bless. I am not chasing fame or views, I’m standing strong in love.”
The video caught the attention of Daily Wire host Matt Walsh, who strongly criticized Rachel on Twitter (now deleted) and urged conservative parents to boycott her content. Walsh’s post garnered over 6.1 million views and 3,400 comments, mostly from outraged parents and conservatives. One user vowed, “I’m never watching Ms. Rachel again,” while another stated, “This woman creeps me out, and so do all the weirdos she has on her shows. I tell my wife to turn her off anytime I see her try and put her on.” Another disappointed parent expressed, “This saddens me. Ms. Rachel will no longer be played in my house.” Furthermore, one user emphatically declared, “That’s the end of her now. Never again. NEVER again. Boycott!”
This controversy comes just two weeks after Rachel faced criticism for organizing a fundraiser for Save the Children, which aimed to support children in conflict zones such as Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine. Members of the Jewish community criticized her for not mentioning Israeli children in her fundraising efforts. In response, Rachel posted a tearful video on social media, clarifying her deep care for all children and emphasizing her inclusive stance. She emotionally stated, “I love every child. Palestinian children, Israeli children, children in the US – Muslim, Jewish, Christian children – all children, in every country. Not one is excluded.”
Rachel has also faced backlash regarding her co-star Jules Hoffman, who uses they/them pronouns – a choice some parents found inappropriate for a children’s show. In addition, she revealed that she had been a victim of online bullying due to her weight and appearance while pursuing her second master’s degree in education. Rachel addressed the trolls in a video, emphasizing that her qualifications and value as an educator go beyond her physical appearance.
Despite the criticism, Ms. Rachel remains committed to creating educational content for children. Her YouTube channel offers a wide range of videos based on research and learning standards, aimed at helping preschoolers thrive. The channel provides diverse content, including videos for babies and toddlers, music classes, and sign language lessons.
