You Can’t Map White Guilt onto Black Celebrities
I’m uncomfortable with white people asking Black celebrities to respond to police brutality every time it occurs.
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Open Your Purse: On Twitter, Users Demand Celebrities Distribute Wealth to Fight Police Brutality
As everyday Twitter users discuss where to donate their one-time government stipend of $1,200, it can feel like the rich live on another planet where sharing wealth is a non-issue.
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A Moderate Proposal: Twitter’s Donald Trump Problem Is a Feature, Not a Bug
Moderation is an institutional problem, not a personal one.
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Very Online: What TikTok Reveals about Gen Z’s Impeachment Concerns
TikTok offers a unique space for young people to engage with each other and feel validated in their political opinions.
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Very Online: “Kamala Is a Cop” Is More Than a Meme for Many Black Voters
What does it mean that “Kamala is a cop” is being called a meme as a means to dismiss it, especially considering that Black people drive much of meme culture?
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Very Online: When Authors Behave Badly on Twitter
Do authors have a responsibility to be more careful with how they wield social media?
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Very Online: The Chicken Sandwich Debacle Shows How Brands Co-Opt Black Twitter
Popeyes didn’t notice the opportunity to be found in responding to the Chick-fil-A tweet—until Black Twitter did.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Twitter Radicalized a Domestic Terrorist
This is not the first time Twitter has failed to respond to users advocating violent extremism.
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