Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Amari HendersonSocial media has become a battlefield of ideas, a forum for activism, and, increasingly, a source of stress for students of color. In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students. Today’s heightened scrutiny of social and racial justice initiatives adds to the challenges Black students face in navigating both online spaces and higher education. Social media remains a powerful tool for activism, particularly for Black students who leverage it to organize and... [Read more...]