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 techwww.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-privilegehttps://restofworld.org/2021/learning-on-the-last-mile/https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/28/tech/facebook-trillion-ftc/index.htmlhttps://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/charles-d-king-s-macro-leading-the-way-in-new-hollywood~2139252—————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2—————–Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustlecrewlivehttps://twitter.com/techishpodEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com