8 Things You'll Find On Black Twitter

You may not know (or believe) it exists, but trust it's alive and kicking.

While everyone's Twitter timeline has a little something different to offer, members of the Black community often find themselves putting their collective timelines under the same umbrella. Behold, "Black Twitter." From the shade to story time, you're sure to let a couple laughs out while scrolling through. Check out some of what Black Twitter has to offer below.

1. Constant Shade

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The other day, singer Miguel called Black people "the most judgmental people in the world." While this may be an exaggeration, one thing is for certain-- Black Twitter doesn't let people get away with any mess, unless it's the really good kind. No matter the time of day, be prepared to come across a slanderous statement or two...or three on your Black Twitter timeline. No one is safe, not even Beyonce. Not even Oprah.

2. Heated Debates About Any and Everything

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From natural hair to gun control, to who pays on the first date to how much said date should cost, members of Black Twitter will go to war over the most random of topics; tweeting and retweeting at lightening speed. Debates also lead to the most fun part of twitter, homemade hashtags. I.e. #wereyoureallywithhimshootinginthegym

3. Hilarious Commentary During Award Shows/Television Shows

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It has become hard for me to imagine what watching award shows/television in general was like prior to twitter. So much shade! So many debates! It's the time when all of Black Twitter flexes its muscles and gives you a reason to keep following despite all of the...

4. Drake lyrics

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Now, everyone has the propensity to overshare on social media. No one really cares what you ate for dinner or what your puppy looks like with your boots on (who am I kidding, we need more puppy pics). But it all goes downhill when lyrics from the emotional-roller coaster that is Canadian rapper/singer Drake's myriad of hits replace actual tweets.

5. Drake/Beyonce/Other Beloved Musician Bashing

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On the other side of the coin, there is a constant flow of naysaying when it comes to the popularity/likability of beloved, oft-quote musicians such as Drake. For every Drake lyric, there is a meme, or tweet devoted to making you question an artists skills. Again, no one is safe. Not even Beyonce.

6. Amazing (and Ridiculous) Stories

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Story time is the most fun part of Black Twitter. Someone on your timeline is bound to have a relatable (or absolutely ridiculous) story to share. Grab your popcorn, it's going to take a while to get through those tweets.

7. A Sense of Community

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Not to say that everyone is friends, but there's definitely a sense of community on Black Twitter. Sometimes it feels like having a portable HBCU in your pocket--where people from all over come to share a common experience, with different views and opinions constantly being exchanged.

8. Questions About "White Twitter"

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Does it exist? What's it like? So many questions.