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The Challenges of Being a Black Public Figure on the Internet
TLDR In this episode, Damon Young explores the experiences of black public figures on the internet, focusing on Jamelle Hill's personal experiences. Hill discusses the collapse of her online and in-person personas, the criticism she receives from both conservatives and within the black community, and the performative nature of social media personas.
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"Stuck with Damon Young" is a new show where Damon explores difficult issues with smart people, and in one episode he discusses the experience of being a black public figure on the Internet.
04:47
Jamelle Hill discusses the collapse of her online and in-person personas and the misconceptions people have about her based on her digital presence.
09:25
Jamelle Hill discusses the criticism she receives from both conservatives and within the black community, particularly regarding her article about straight black men, and emphasizes that the accusations of her hating black men are not accurate and hurtful.
13:56
Jamelle Hill discusses the criticism she receives as a black woman and journalist, highlighting the lack of recognition of her humanity and the performative nature of social media personas.
18:20
Jenae Desmond Harris and Joel Anderson discuss when they decided to go public with their relationship on social media, starting with Instagram before eventually going public on Twitter after getting engaged.
23:11
On Twitter, there is a sense of vulnerability and the need to be strategic in what you share, as there is a higher chance of encountering negativity or having your words used against you, unlike on Instagram or Facebook where you assume most people are supportive.
27:12
On Twitter, there is a sense of vulnerability and the need to be strategic in what you share, as there is a higher chance of encountering negativity or having your words used against you, unlike on Instagram or Facebook where you assume most people are supportive.
31:12
The couple discusses a situation where the wife's colleague invited the husband to lunch, but he declined due to his negative opinion of her, which resulted in her reporting him to his boss; they also talk about a tweet the husband made about the colleague and the reaction it received.
35:10
The couple discusses the possibility of their relationship ending and how they would handle it, expressing that the pain of losing each other would be more significant than any embarrassment or criticism they might face online.
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