The study found that black, mixed-race, Asian, and Latina women were mentioned in abusive or problematic tweets 34% more often than white women, while black women specifically were targeted 84% more often than white women. https://t.co/vpmUS4qsMA
I've officially resigned from @girldevelopit. I had been planning on making an exit after 4 years with this org, but even if that hadn't been the plan - I would be out. Too many people have been harmed and I wont stand by them. #gdiStrike
.@girldevelopit I pointed out your tone-deaf messaging last week and the response I received was "that's how you took it" and "we can't make everyone happy". I gave you advice and shared my experience with you, the same way many others before me did, but here we are. Again.
GDI: we build inclusive spaces for women and nonbinary adults interested in learning web and software development
WoC: ...actually you're not very inclusive at all, here's a list of things you've done and can change
GDI: look if you don't like our methods, LEAVE.
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While NONE of the chapter leaders wants to stop benefitting their communities, many agree that the harm caused to marginalized members by the current @girldevelopit system is unacceptable. https://t.co/54MTso7CkL #GDIstrike
Due to recent events, the Chapter Leaders for GDIBTV have decided to step down, effective immediately. Our full statement is here: https://t.co/KkE72kWqqC