In this next post in our series on Digital Blackface in the World of AI, we turn to the present moment, where the patterns of appropriation have simply evolved with technology. From viral reaction memes built on the faces and expressions of Black creators, to fake accounts made to spread racist, Pro-MAGA agendas through the likeness of non-consenting Black folks, social media has become a new frontier for an old practice. What looks like “internet humor” or “just a trend” often echoes a deeper history: Black expression consumed, exploited, and monetized—while Black people themselves remain underpaid or excluded from the profits our image and culture generates. If we are serious about equity in the age of AI, we must confront how frequently Black identity becomes performance material for clicks, clout, and corporate gain.
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New York's 9th District, it's my honor to invite you to join me for a Listening Meet & Greet Session tomorrow, February 19th, at the Brooklyn Public Library! I want to hear about the federal issues that matter most to you, so let's talk about them!
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