I don't think it's fear. Some black people genuinely don't care about these issues, especially if it doesn't affect them directly. And especially when it has to do with entertainment/modeling, etc.
I mean, at the end of the day it's no one's human or civil right to have a modeling contract, or a blockbuster movie deal, or an Oscar. These industries are openly discriminatory and it's accepted. If you get into this business it kind of comes with the territory.
I'm all for rooting for change but let it be genuine, not just when you're having a temper tantrum cuz Massa didn't give you a cookie this time around.