1/20 Basic Black: Black Twitter’s Next Move

This week our conversation is about Black Twitter, one of the most popular and influential groups on social media platform. Black Twitter started movements, raised issues, and provided a platform for Black and Brown people to connect and create a community where their voices are heard. However, Twitter’s rise in hate speech and ownership has shifted how people choose to participate, raising questions about the survival of Black Twitter and its discourse.

Panelists:

Jeneé Osterheldt, Culture Columnist, The Boston Globe.

Caroline Kautsire, educator, and author of, “Some Kind of Girl.”

Meredith Clark, Ph.D., associate professor and Founding Director of the Center for Communication, Media Innovation and Social Change, Northeastern University. Her research includes studying Black Twitter since 2010.

Danielle Johnson, CEO and Founder, SPARK FM Online.

Kristen L. Pope hosts.