White And Non-black People Are Told NOT To Share Oprah Memes Because It Is 'digital Blackface'

don’t post oprah memes if you’re not black: white people are told that using interviewer’s reaction clips of meghan for fun is ‘digital blackface’

the slow factory foundation recently issued a citation on digital blackface after meghan markle and prince harry’s interview with oprah winfrey
digital blackface nonprofit defined as an online phenomenon where white and non-black people share gifs and photos of black people to express emotions
the organization stated that these memes perpetuate ‘negative stereotypes’ about black people and reminiscent of minstrel shows
the idea of digital blackface has been around for years, but the term was popularized by writer lauren michele jackson in her 2017 teen fashion essay
the slow factory foundation said people shouldn’t share oprah reaction memes just because they’re popular, prompting reactions
some praised the organization for educating others about the digital blackface, while others felt it was going too far and is actually a form of blackout

by dailymail.com reporter

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