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How Harassment & Hate Got a Young Girl Banned From TikTok
These two young women battled TikTok after receiving death threats, obscene images and hateful messages from online trolls.
Umber struggled to find her belonging in the world as a woman of colour living in rural Canada. Her voice was silenced after being harassed by a bunch of men who hated what she stood for.
As a psychology student and social justice activist she continued to fight alongside her big sister Afshan to reclaim her voice.
They highlight the power of community and resiliency to never give up for the things you believe in.
Want to learn more? Please subscribe, and check out our website at https://www.discourseagency.com
SHOW NOTES:
Umber Saiyan
https://www.instagram.com/umbersaiyan/
https://www.tiktok.com/@umbersaiyan
Favourite Quote: “Your life isn’t yours if you always care what others think.”
Afshan Butt
https://www.instagram.com/afshaaofficial/
Favourite Quote: "The more money you make the more good you can do."
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The views, information, or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Discourse, its parent company or its employees. The accuracy of the information featured in this series has not been verified and is used solely for informational purposes. This series should not be considered professional advice. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Discourse, its parent company and its employees. Discourse expressly disclaims any and all liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or other damages arising out of the opinions expressed by individuals during this series.
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By DiscourseThese two young women battled TikTok after receiving death threats, obscene images and hateful messages from online trolls.
Umber struggled to find her belonging in the world as a woman of colour living in rural Canada. Her voice was silenced after being harassed by a bunch of men who hated what she stood for.
As a psychology student and social justice activist she continued to fight alongside her big sister Afshan to reclaim her voice.
They highlight the power of community and resiliency to never give up for the things you believe in.
Want to learn more? Please subscribe, and check out our website at https://www.discourseagency.com
SHOW NOTES:
Umber Saiyan
https://www.instagram.com/umbersaiyan/
https://www.tiktok.com/@umbersaiyan
Favourite Quote: “Your life isn’t yours if you always care what others think.”
Afshan Butt
https://www.instagram.com/afshaaofficial/
Favourite Quote: "The more money you make the more good you can do."
—
The views, information, or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Discourse, its parent company or its employees. The accuracy of the information featured in this series has not been verified and is used solely for informational purposes. This series should not be considered professional advice. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Discourse, its parent company and its employees. Discourse expressly disclaims any and all liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or other damages arising out of the opinions expressed by individuals during this series.