COSPLAYING AS A PHD: WHY CHEYENNE BRYANT'S REFUSAL TO SHOW PROOF HARMS EVERY BLACK WOMAN SCHOLAR

The General's Briefing · May 16, 2026 · 31m

I need to talk about Cheyenne Bryant. And I need to be very clear about why I'm talking about her.

This is not about jealousy. This is not about tearing down another Black woman. This is not about being divisive.

This is about accountability. This is about protecting the integrity of Black women scholars. This is about refusing to let someone cosplay as a PhD holder when Black women like me are spending years of our lives, tens of thousands of dollars, and countless hours of labor to earn that credential.

Cheyenne Bryant claims to have a doctorate. She goes by "Dr. Cheyenne Bryant" on her…