Social media has made discovering new content, interests, and communities accessible to just about anyone. This accessibility has been significant for Black communities in creating spaces and representation. Black women students have played an integral part in this community-building by sharing their favorite books and even forming book clubs/groups.
Black women have obviously been reading books and forming communities long before social media, it is important to note the role digital platforms play presently. Young black women sharing their thoughts on a book they read with other Black women via social media opens the floor, or the comment section in this case, for discussion while also offering a sense of community.
Black women have obviously been reading books and forming communities long before social media, it is important to note the role digital platforms play presently. Young black women sharing their thoughts on a book they read with other Black women via social media opens the floor, or the comment section in this case, for discussion while also offering a sense of community.
While watching book recommendations or reviews by Black women students, a common theme emerges; they nearly always mention not enjoying books about Black women’s pain and suffering, instead, they look for books about Black empowerment or love. Prominent Black authors like bell hooks, Kristina Forest, and Kennedy Ryan, to name a few, are among the most mentioned authors in these videos. Many young Black women shared the same sentiment of wanting to read more classic Black literature.
Digital platforms outside of social media that offer audiobooks have played a major role in shaping how young Black women read. Not only are audiobooks more convenient, but they also encourage more frequent reading for young Black women.
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