The 4040 Network

What's Black Twitter Talkin Bout Today?


Listen Later

We’re talking about the hilariously and mostly accurate Black Twitter and how it’s evolved into a global icon!
We’re also gonna touch on the Super Bowl and life hacks to save you money. 

We take a look at a study by Shamika Klassen, PhD where she compares #blacktwitter to #thegreenbook of the 1930s through the 1960s.

Quote from CU Boulder Today

“Social media in general has been built by and largely for white people,” said senior author Casey Fiesler, an assistant professor of Information Science, who is white. “With Black Twitter, people have worked inside one of those platforms, taking ownership of it to create a network of resistance, economic empowerment, and Black joy. It’s remarkable.”

We also answer the question "Are women over 40 experiencing a shortage of available men because of their age?"

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The 4040 NetworkBy Cheril Renee'