Black TikTokers Declare Boycott, White Tech Founder’s in Africa, Facebook Hits $1 trillion

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss why Black content creators are refusing to make new dance content for TikTok and the overwhelming nature of social media. (0:50) They also break down: - White privilege, raising capital, and starting companies in Africa (8:50) - A teacher Maxwell Chimedza uses his WhatsApp to coach students in Zimbabwe (16:50) - Facebook hits a trillion and tech monopolies (21:50) - Charles D. King talks privilege in film and challenging conventional narratives (29:08) ————————————————————— Sponsors: Get your ticket for Inbound 2021! Speakers include Oprah Winfrey, Tristan Walker and more! Register for your ticket here: https://www.inbound.com/register (Discount Code: POCIT) TopHatter is hiring a Software Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/72551 ————————————————————— www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in tech www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive ————————————————————— Extra Reading: https://peopleofcolorintech.com/front/why-black-tiktokers-are-going-on-strike/ https://afrotech.com/kune-kenya-white-privilege https://restofworld.org/2021/learning-on-the-last-mile/ https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/28/tech/facebook-trillion-ftc/index.html https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/charles-d-king-s-macro-leading-the-way-in-new-hollywood~2139252 ————————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IG Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techish Advertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ----------------- Stay In Touch: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ www.twitter.com/abadesi www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive https://twitter.com/techishpod Email us at techishpod@gmail.com