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Black Twitter: Must-Follow Individuals and Why

Within our module and reading, we’ve had an opportunity to learn a lot about Black Twitter. When immersing yourself within the world of Black Twitter, there are certain accounts that will provide you with the best information and in-the-know material. Across multiple platforms, we discuss the top 5 accounts to follow on Black Twitter. 

Firstly, Jamilah Lemieux. Alongside #BlackLivesMatter, she discusses pop culture and women’s issues. Then, you need to follow Deray Mckesson as he discusses particularly important issues like police brutality and civil rights. Additionally, he discusses politics and pop culture. After Jamilah and Deray, your 3rd follow should be Feminista Jones. Similar to Deray, she also discusses police brutality (with a different perspective), race relations, pop culture and international news. To follow, Johnetta Elize. She speaks upon all previously mentioned fields as well as entertainment. Her account is well-rounded and appeals to everyone! Lastly, your 5th follow should be Michael Arceneaux - touching upon pop culture, politics and reality TV. With all of these accounts on your feed, you will surely be attuned to the current news on Black Twitter. 

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Trolling has become increasingly popular with our reliance on the internet and social media. Just as how we learned that trolling isn’t limited to specific individuals (and can quite literally be ourselves), we can also learn more about the psychology of trolling and how it affects online communities. 

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Photographed by John Minchillo is one of the many groups in protest for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Acquired from npr.org, this photo was used to represent an article explaining what the movement is and how the 41 million tweets (of online activity) led to the huge eruption of the movement. 

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Talking about victimization doesn't end victimization. We need people to intervene. We need whistle-blowers. Parents need to be great role models. Ask your school, church, civic organizations and youth sports clubs to be proactive. Walk the walk in your own home.

Jen Schradie in How #MeToo could move from social campaign to social change.

LaMotte, S. (2017, November 9). How #MeToo could move from social campaign to social change. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2017/

10/30/health/metoo-legacy/index.html

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The Presidential Records Act preserves any and all materials created during a president’s term - including social media. Considering his prominent social media presence, the House Committee on Oversight is currently in the process of retrieving all of the Trump administration’s records (some of which may be unretrievable).