From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

The New York Times' promotion of a beloved African dish has come under fire by Black Twitter’s dedicated foodies, with people stepping in to decry the meal. Despite showcasing diversity, the incident highlights the patronizing lens of recency through which global cultures are still often viewed.

TikTok has launched its Visionary Voices campaign to celebrate the impact of Black content creatives during Black History Month. While the initiative addresses the platform’s historic neglect of the Black community, it remains to be seen whether it will result in the creators benefitting.

Centered around the experiences and opinions of Black users, Black Twitter is a subculture on the platform where Black voices are unfiltered. This collective explores Black identity and demonstrates the positive impact of community in times of crisis and racial injustice.

Black cowboys galloped into mainstream culture during the 2020 BLM protests, sparking conversations about the whitewashed history of the Old West and highlighting the diversity of Black identity. How is this embodiment of the ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ helping to reimagine the American Dream?