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 I honestly think a lot of activists relied far too much on Twitter. It was always soapbox on someone else's lawn. It didn't matter how welcoming the owner was, he was always going to sell at the right price.

I realise this will make me sound old, but Twitter was never really a shortcut for real campaigning. People still need local groups, to meet in person and actually get to know each other. That's the only way.

It's boring and it takes time, but real change will always be like that. Some problems have no technological solutions. 
 You're getting black activism and black culture confused sweetie.

Anyone can be an activist,  everyone can be appreciate the culture.

If you haven't watched "Black Twitter: a People's History" please do. It even talks about Jack Dorsey's part in it. I'm lucky enough to have one of the professors from the documentary as a mutual follower on X.  
 In that case I did misunderstand what you meant. 
 Interesting, I’d love to watch it but it’s apparently locked down with region restrictions so only Americans can see Black Twitter: A People's History.  
 That might excuse my misunderstanding. Geoblockimg is the pits.  
 I've asked about it and will update you once I get an answer!~