Prominent Black users are now moving to other sites, attempting to re-create Black Twitter on a dizzying array of emerging services, from Mastodon to Meta’s just-launched Threads.
an account that included a Nazi swastika in its profile picture tweeting antisemitic memes. Use of the n-word soared by nearly 500 percent, and the slur popped up in the handle of an account authorized by Musk’s subscription service, Twitter Blue.Over the last 12 months, the majority of Americans who have used Twitter say they have taken a break from the platform,, according to the Pew Research Center.
To Terrell’s surprise, Spill surged to the top spot in the social category on Apple’s app store, gaining more than 100,000 new members. The following day, Spill also became the top trending topic on Twitter, showcasing Black Twitter’s continued vitality. That night, the two talked about all the challenges facing the Black community online — not just harassment but also the lack of credit or compensation for original ideas. The time seemed right for something new.
“Marginalized groups have carved out space on digital platforms since the beginning of the internet, even though it wasn’t necessarily designed for them,” he said. “It’s the people — not the platform. Wherever Black people decide to show up, it’s going to be impactful.” Instagram and TikTok emphasize images and video — not text — and feed users content from strangers and celebrities, diminishing the ability to build and elevate a personal network. Mastodon is clunky. Bluesky and Threads are still new. So is Spill.
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