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#TweetLikeAWhiteGay calls out racism in gay community
trending hashtag analyzes racial divide
#TweetLikeAWhiteGay became a trending hashtag on Twitter and aimed to shed light on unspoken racism in the gay community.
The campaign mocks white gay men’s behavior on social media and dating/hookup apps, saying that white gay men have prejudices against other minorities and have privileges minorities don’t.
#TweetLikeAWhiteGay
“GAY RIGHTS! DONT DISCRIMINATE!”*grindr profile*
“No blacks, no Asians. Normal guys only.”
— 460 sis (@AdrianXpression) January 29, 2016
#TweetLikeAWhiteGay “I’m gay & have had no struggle coming out!” *Ellen gives then $10,000* — . (@Adolfoxo_) January 29, 2016
“Issues in the black trans community? This sounds a topic my voice should be heard in!”#TweetLikeaWhiteGay
— Brendan Maclean (@macleanbrendan) January 29, 2016
#TweetLikeaWhiteGay Sis! You did not just shadesnatch her to the filth! Dragweave bald ??? edgesfleek on lit?? its BAE?? — pillowtalk advocate (@moisturizeds) January 29, 2016
The Twitter campaign has come under fire by other users for being hypocritical and displaying similar oppressive behavior that they’re calling out. Some tweets have been favorited almost one thousand times.
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