In this episode, discussing the growing importance of understanding racial insensitivity online. We discuss the recent car chase story involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as the press accounts and possible long-play strategy behind their media statement. As well as how Meghan Markle's biracial identity impacts press coverage and public opinion, both positively and negatively. Additionally, the importance of taking responsibility for our words and content and to better understand the significance of educating ourselves and continually striving to be better allies and digital citizens. Finally, how weaponized misinformation on social media, coupled with the rise of social media vigilantes, presents a serious problem in today's digital landscape.
Topics covered in the podcast episode:
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle car chase
- Positive and negative media coverage of Meghan Markle
- The Royal family and their working relationship with the press
- Examining the paparazzi's actions and intentions
- Discussion about the polarizing effects of Meghan Markle's scrutiny
- The impact of her biracial identity
- Consequences of discussing certain topics, particularly related to race
- Markle as a symbol of progress and also as a disruptor in the press
- The issue of weaponized misinformation on social media and how it is being used to hurt people
- Social media vigilantism
- Agenda behind these attacks
- The issue of being "canceled" on TikTok
- Problematic situation on TikTok for the
- Racism and racial insensitivity associated with the spread of misinformation
- Negative consequences of spreading misinformation
- Celebrating Juneteenth: Why organizations should have noted the day on social media
- How to Talk Abou
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