My initial thought a few weeks ago was to write about the dynamics of social media usage in a multi-ethnic world. In fact, I was so excited about it that I declared my plans to write about it on Twitter. Shame on me right? It shall come...just seeking a bit more inspiration.
In the meantime, folks are finally starting to have conversations about how minorities use Twitter...and it's causing quite a stir. I think, for the most part this article by
So, while inspiration-seeking, I decided to create a list of my 5 favorite tweeps to stalk who (in my opinion) are necessary to follow if your goal is to always be in a diverse space. Some of them I know personally, some I literally stalk on the web, all are great examples of personal brand development via the web. All keep my social media world connected to the real world in a major way...yes, comfort zones exist on the web, and I truly believe they have the ability to have a negative impact on your social life. So read on my friends, and if approval is granted- stalk these tweeps in real life too;).
1. @AzizAnsari- He sort of killed it at the MTV Awards with his R. Kelly/Avatar/BP spoof performance, but I recently stumbled upon him on Twitter after doing a twitter search for Kanye (yes, I'm crazy in love with Kanye's...brilliance). Anyway, this guy has mastered the #predictingkanyetweets and when Youtube falls short, I look to his twitter stream for my daily dose of funny.
2. @Katriname- She's a PR Maven, a dear friend, a sometimes burlesque model, and a social chameleon. Her tweets are comprised of hip-hop lyrics, tech fascinations, and a lot of keepin' it realness. Yes, she's that uncensored, witty tweep that you truly hope to meet in person one day.
3. @Travelingsavage- I'm simply inspired by his positive energy and his Twitter bio which reads, "Writer. Traveler. Explorer. I'm going round the world one month at a time with a focus on experiential travel all while balancing a wife and house in the burbs." Assuming the wifey is cool with his travel adventures, I think its pretty dope that he's living a fulfilling life while occasionally dodging bears.
4. @Cosmopolitician- Does her name really need an explanation? Luv this gal because she truly defines what it means to wears many hats, she's always up and at em' and she inspires me to try to love Houston a lil' bit more. Houston through her tweets is a tech, fashion, arts & culture melting pot that is soon to be loved and adored by the world. Follow her. Now.
5. @SamFineBeauty- While there are many reasons to love Sam Fine and his work in the makeup industry, I truly adore his expertise offered in the Twitterverse. Unlike most celebs, or chefs to the stars, hair stylists to the stars, etc. who use Twitter as a one-way form of communication- the majority of Sam's Twitter stream, is comprised of him answering beauty questions from his fans.
All of these lovelies help keep my web world in a happy place. Who do you follow to help keep your social media space lovely and diverse?
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