As Meta restructures its approach to content moderation—ending third-party fact-checking, relaxing restrictions on sensitive topics, and reintroducing political content—the ripple effects will be deeply felt across marginalized communities, particularly the Black community. Through the lens of Derrick Bell’s Interest-Convergence Theory, we must ask: Are these changes truly about free speech, or are they about free profit?
While platforms like Meta evolve, Black-owned alternatives such as Fanbase and Spill are rising as safe havens for authentic digital expression and community-building. In this new digital landscape, vigilance, media literacy, and support for independent platforms will be key to ensuring our stories remain heard and our voices amplified.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Because silence is not an option.
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