Despite the continent's diversity, abundance and dynamism, the Africa the media does show you, is often an Africa of war, poverty and despair. Twitter this week has decided to turn that afro-pessimism on its head, with the #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou. Here are the top 5 reasons this trending hashtag is so necessary.
The level of coonery in this video was chilling. Black folks reinforcing negative stereotypes of Black people, for the entertainment of a mostly white audience. Modern day minstrels. My only question, was it worth is? Buzfeed's paying LIKE THAT?
Great video, Daysha.
This is a great exercise because it takes privilege beyond just an abstract idea that can be denied away, and reminds folks it's a tangible experience of real consequence. It's a sobering exercise everyone should try at work or at school, at least once.
Recent Comments
VashtiForever commented on 27 Questions Black People Have For Black People
4/13/2016
25
VashtiForever commented on Can We Guess Your Actual Age With Just An Inkblot Test?
8/6/2015
0
VashtiForever commented on What Is Privilege?
7/7/2015
6