Pod Save America Offline: DeRay Mckesson on How Twitter Saved Black Lives
Nov 28, 2021
DeRay Mckesson discusses the impact of Twitter on social movements, highlighting its role in the #BlackLivesMatter movement. The conversation delves into the evolution of online activism since the Ferguson protests. Mckesson shares insights on how to engage people face-to-face and emphasizes that Twitter can be a powerful tool for good despite its challenges. The humorous comparison of social media platforms to familiar places adds a lighthearted touch to the serious themes.
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Social Media Evolution
- Six years later, McKesson still considers Twitter his "home."
- Instagram remains "24-7 prom," but now includes video.
Social Media as Social Spaces
- DeRay McKesson's 2015 tweet compared social media platforms to different social spaces.
- Twitter felt like "home," Facebook "grandma's house," and Instagram "24-7 prom."