A controversial take is going viral on TikTok right now after a woman posted a series of videos claiming that all "gingers are Black," no matter their skin color.

The video has inspired an entire meme trend on the app in which gingers come together to learn how to navigate this new information.

So, where exactly does the claim that all gingers are Black come from, what does it have to do with the Haitian deity Brigette Samedi, and how is it being used as a meme? Here's what you need to know.

@adamunusual I just had to have fun with this one. I love y'all! Am I at least invited to the barbecue? #gingers #ginga #black #blacktiktok #onelove ♬ It Was A Good Day – Ice Cube

What Is The 'Gingers Are Black' Video?

The claim that all gingers are Black comes from TikToker @scorpiostellyla1meramera, also known as Deiaratherootworker.

On May 6th, 2025, she posted a video that now boasts over 57 million views in which she claims, without context, that all gingers are Black, even if they have white skin. This is obviously a bold claim, so many commenters asked for an explanation.

The next day, the TikToker posted another video further explaining her claim.

In the video, she claims that all Irish people are descendants of the Haitian deity Brigette Samedi (also known as Maman Brigitte), who is associated with life, death, justice, motherhood, fertility, cemeteries and healing and is sometimes associated with the Irish saint Brigid of Kildare. Therefore, in her eyes, all gingers are Black.

@scorpiostellyla1meramera

♬ original sound – Deiaratherootworker

@scorpiostellyla1meramera

♬ original sound – Deiaratherootworker

How Is 'Gingers Are Black' Used In Memes?

As the videos went viral, many TikTokers, both ginger and Black, decided to weigh in on the hot take with memes.

Many of these memes are comedy videos that see gingers act stereotypically Black after learning that they are now Black from Deiaratherootworker. One video, for example, shows a man lip syncing to rap music after learning he's Black.

One TikToker, @.akilha, posted a video in which she offers some support for Deiaratherootworker, claiming that she's always thought that ginger people were the "Black people of white people."

Many TikTokers are still torn over whether or not Deiaratherootworker was joking, but ultimately, most people don't seem to be taking the claim too seriously.

@thegabebollinger Gingers are black now #gingers ♬ 2 Phones – Kevin Gates

What Are Some More 'Gingers Are Black' Memes?

@casten_eldrich_blasts Also are we allowed to invite ppl to the cookout too? #ginger #redhair #black #blacktiktok #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Casten

@bout_that_life100 #ginger #gingersareblack #blackginger #hotginger ♬ original sound – Bout_that_life100

@plantbasevaccine Orange is the new black👨🏽‍🦰 #gingersareblack #blackginger #ginger #fyp #foryoupage #nyc #viral ♬ original sound – PAB

@.akilha #TEADA #GINGERS #BLACKCULTURE ♬ original sound – TEADA🦖

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For the full history of Gingers Are Black, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.