Sometimes, through circumstances beyond our control – and quite frankly, usually through our own ignorance (willful or otherwise) – we are confronted with the necessity of taking down content from our channels because of problematic viewpoints or source materials. It happens. And while it is not realistic for us to know everything about everything, as …
Taking Down Content? Should You Do It, and If So, How? Read More »
It’s been almost four months since Louisville Metro Police Officers Brett Hankison, Jonathan Mattingly, and Myles Cosgrove entered the home of Breonna Taylor in an encounter that left her dead. Acting on a no-knock warrant issued by Judge Mary M. Shaw, the officers entered her home just after midnight on March 13, 2020. Kenneth Walker, …
In recent months, we have seen floods of art created in the names of Black Lives. Whether it was a commemorative mural alongside a building, giant letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” on a busy street, or images made and shared online, it has brought up many conversations surrounding art. One of the biggest opposing …
Art Activism: A Brief Lesson and How to Get Involved Read More »
Activism is all about promoting political or social change. When people are fighting for change they can become overwhelmed because major outcomes often take time and can go undocumented for years. While our desire to bring about a better future for ourselves and our children is at the forefront of our minds, it is important …
2020 has been a year! It has brought about fundamental shifts, both socially and politically, that social media has helped to make it impossible to ignore. The global pandemic, followed by the social justice movement in support of Black Lives Matter, has drastically changed the social media landscape. Many of us are choosing to use …
We can all use our voices for social good. It’s easier than ever, but it’s time to go beyond “hashtag activism.” Start posting about the issues you care about, raise awareness, point out resources to help others, and you will feel you are contributing to the greater good. As content creators, the next step will …
Questions For Influencer Activists To Ask Before Committing to a Campaign Read More »
If you have spent any time at all online, you’ve probably come in contact with a troll. If you haven’t yet, you will; they are as inevitable as they are obnoxious. Unfortunately, with online activism comes a never-ending parade of trolls, each more vile and offensive than the last. How you deal with trolls will …
For many of us, when we hear the term “diversity,” we immediately think of race – and even then, it is only in terms of Black and White. And while increasing the representation of Black people is very important, to limit diversity to only that measurement is to miss the larger point about representation. Why …
When things get hard sometimes our spirits can get down, but they don’t have to stay down. We all go through tough times in life and can have a range of emotions at any given time. Whether it is everyday life struggles, life-altering events like a pandemic, fighting for racial injustice, or other unknown reasons. …
As influencers and thought leaders, we spend a good deal of our time online. We love to engage with our communities and invite new people into our digital spaces. But when our influence takes the form of advocacy and allyship, everyone we encounter online won’t agree. Just as Laura Ingraham took it upon herself to …
Educate or Argue? How To Know When To Let An Online Disagreement Go Read More »
