It's true - about 26% of users on Twitter are black. That's a heavy portion of the popular social media app's user base. Research shows that it's one of the most diverse platforms available.
"Black Twitter" has become a thing. It was bound to happen. With such a heavy concentration of black-culture activity on the app, surely a community was going to be formed. It's filled with all sorts of conversation and relative commentary to the 'black experience'.
But, what happens when we don't allow this space to be open to new ideas? Is there more than one 'black experience'? Let's explore inside of Brian’s World.
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