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How Black Twitter Defined Culture
May 9, 2024
Guests Joie Jacoby and Prentice Penny discuss the evolution and impact of Black Twitter as a cultural force. They share insights on creating a documentary series about the community's history and activism. Recommendations include Met Opera show and YouTube channel Pitch Meetings.
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- Black Twitter evolved from casual hangout to powerful cultural force shaping discussions on race and society.
- Black Twitter documentary creatively mirrors platform's essence with visual storytelling approach using memes and GIFs.
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Black Twitter Documentary Series Overview
The podcast episode delves into the new documentary series, Black Twitter, a People's History premiering on Hulu. The three-part series explores the evolution of the Black community on Twitter, from its early days as a casual hangout to becoming a powerful cultural force shaping conversations on race and society. The show highlights the contributions of Black Twitter to discussions on race, culture, and activism, showing how the platform influenced narratives and empowered marginalized voices.
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