Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay shaded first lady Melania Trump for her white privilege in a Twitter spree on Tuesday, comparing her treatment in the media to those of public figures of color, including former first lady Michelle Obama.

The acclaimed black director and producer took to Twitter to welcome Black History Month and point out how prominent white public figures, such as the First Lady and how she uses her white privilege.

She notes that if a black person, such Michelle Obama, were in her place, society would respond in a different manner.

“When people ask me what white privilege is… Imagine what would happen if this was Michelle,” she wrote on Tuesday, sharing a picture of Melania from her modeling days wearing a very revealing top that nearly exposed her chest.

When people ask me what white privilege is… Imagine what would happen if this was Michelle. https://t.co/6GDehEL7hE

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 5, 2019

She argues that Melania benefits from white privilege in that she can have risqué modeling pictures and not face harsh criticism for it, whereas if Michelle Obama had posed for such images, it would be a very different story.

She ended her Twitter rant by urging her followers to observe Black History Month.

“Sometimes it’s hard for white folks to grasp the notion of white privilege. My three posts below are real world, easy examples of how the system we live in favors some and not others. If you’d like to acknowledge Black History Month in some way, recognize this within yourself,” she said.

Sometimes it’s hard for white folks to grasp the notion of white privilege. My three posts below are real world, easy examples of how the system we live in favors some and not others. If you’d like to acknowledge Black History Month in some way, recognize this within yourself. ????

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 5, 2019

DuVernay has been an outspoken social activist and earlier this week boycotted the Super Bowl and the NFL in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. She’s also adamant about giving women and people of color jobs in the movie industry.

Twitter agreed with the director:

Y’all got mad at Michelle for showing her ARMS https://t.co/4kxN0nVaXe

— Ana ????????♋️???? (@anarockshard) February 7, 2019

Applauding!!! Standing Ovation @ava –Although the 'white's only' signs are no longer visible, for ppl of color, they still very much apply. Just take for example the 'educated' law makers and persons holding political positions and how comfortable they are in 'black face.'…. https://t.co/lHSmOWHP33

— Misty Collins (@Gemini19745) February 6, 2019

Yet Michelle got criticized for showing her arms……. https://t.co/q9QRB0OXaY

— Al Doster (@DosterAl) February 7, 2019

Remember when Michelle wore a simple casual dress and they got on her about showing her arms called her unprofessional and even said she needs to follow her own work out program cuz she looks “fat”. Professionals saying this stuff too

— J⃞M⃞G⃞ (@jacob_gold7) February 6, 2019

Could never be Mrs Obama. There's class embedded in her DNA.

— G (@IllanaG_06) February 5, 2019