Voices of ColorVerified account

@vocinsider

Exploring stories that matter to communities of color. A division of . Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

insider.com/category/voice…
Joined October 2018
315 Photos and videos Photos and videos

Tweets

You blocked @vocinsider

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @vocinsider

  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 8

    How "white savior" movies like "The Help" and "Green Book" hurt Hollywood

    How 'white savior' movies hurt Hollywood
    "Green Book" won the Oscar for Best Picture. It's been described as a "white savior" movie, which features a white character saving people of color from situations they couldn't save themselves from.
    410 replies 21,410 retweets 39,033 likes
    Undo
  2. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Opinion | The music industry is finally getting rid of the term 'urban' to categorize Black music — but it's not enough

    10 retweets 22 likes
    Undo
  3. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    [Thread] 👇 We spoke with 14 former and current staffers and contributors about their experiences at the company. Each identifies as a person of color. Five said that the company had a "toxic" work environment.

    3 replies 22 retweets 54 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  4. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    Amazon removed a shirt depicting George Floyd's death, but similar products remain on the site

    2 replies 10 retweets 16 likes
    Undo
  5. Retweeted
    Jun 6

    “Just Mercy” is being offered as a resource to help educate people about the dangers of systemic racism

    3 replies 33 retweets 80 likes
    Undo
  6. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    The 16 essential Spike Lee movies everyone should see — including 'Da 5 Bloods'

    7 retweets 18 likes
    Undo
  7. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    5 free online courses from Ivy League schools to educate yourself on race and America's long history of injustice

    7 replies 44 retweets 62 likes
    Undo
  8. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    Marketers have a poor record on diversity. Here's how Verizon, Nike and others have emphasized diversity and inclusion.

    10 retweets 33 likes
    Undo
  9. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    I spent the last few weeks talking to 14 current and former Bon Appétit staffers who are people of color. They described a toxic, racist workplace where former EIC Adam Rapoport was just the tip of the iceberg.

    39 replies 927 retweets 2,360 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  10. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins are speaking out against racism at their alma mater (me for ):

    14 retweets 21 likes
    Undo
  11. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    Microsoft employees are using an internal company message board to share their personal experiences with the ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism, and calling for leadership to take action:

    3 replies 14 retweets 33 likes
    Undo
  12. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    NEW: 59 former Change dot org employees are calling on the company to disclose how much money it made from its record-breaking 'Justice for George Floyd' petition & commit to donating that money

    2 replies 308 retweets 415 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
    Undo
  13. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    Gym owners said that weren't surprised by the CrossFit CEO's recent controversy and that a widespread movement to drop the brand has long been in the works. Now, hundreds of gyms have either cut ties already or are in the process. My latest for Insider.

    16 retweets 27 likes
    Undo
  14. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    Movies you can stream for free about social injustice, from ‘Ali’ to ‘Selma’

    9 retweets 19 likes
    Undo
  15. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    Designer uses everyday items to transform sneakers

    Designer uses everyday items to transform sneakers
    Designer and social influencer Luther Curtis Kidd transforms Nike Air Force 1 sneakers using everyday items.
    2 replies 3 retweets 9 likes
    Undo
  16. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    The British tabloids have reshared a video of Meghan Markle detailing her experiences with racism, while refusing to acknowledge that they are part of the problem.

    The British tabloids have finally acknowledged Meghan Markle's struggle with racism — but they're 6 months too late
    1 reply 50 retweets 126 likes
    Undo
  17. Jun 8

    ⚡️ “How "white savior" movies like "The Help" hurt Hollywood”

    5 replies 22 retweets 63 likes
    Undo
  18. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    Officials in Minneapolis have pledged to 'defund the police' — here's how that could work in practice

    6 replies 5 retweets 16 likes
    Undo
  19. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    ⚡️ “Opinion: Black lives have always mattered”

    5 replies 12 retweets 40 likes
    Undo
  20. Jun 8

    This sociology professor has a radical idea for how white Americans could pay reparations to black people

    Michael Eric Dyson has a radical idea for reparations
    Michael Eric Dyson, professor of sociology at Georgetown University, reveals his plan for reparations, IRAs: Individual Reparations Accounts.
    1 reply 14 retweets 33 likes
    Undo

@vocinsider hasn't Tweeted yet.

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·