Supporters Come To Leslie Jones' Rescue On Twitter
Supporters Start #LoveForLeslieJ After ‘Ghostbusters’ Star Receives Flurry Of Racist, Misogynistic Tweets
In the midst of sorting through intangible beauty standards, body shaming, and celebrity, Leslie Jones revealed a barrage of racist, sexist tweets she received on Monday evening.
The tweets launched a horrific start to what should have been a life changing week after the weekend release of her film Ghostbusters.
Messages were singed with hate, comparing her to Harambe the gorilla and sexualizing parts of her body.
To make matters worse, a homophobic rant attributed to her Twitter handle circulated on the internet, one that Jones repeatedly denied any association with. The aftermath caused the comedic star to question Twitter’s support account and their commitment to quell cyber-bullying.
Soon after her heartbroken tweet, fans and celebrities used the hashtag #LoveForLeslieJ, embedded with encouraging messages of acceptance.
Jones and her co-stars have faced fierce criticism since the women-led Ghostbusters revival was announced last year, but this recent episode reveals Twitter must examine their policies in regards to making social media a safe place – one that allows valid criticism, but shuts out bigotry and hate.
SOURCE: Twitter | PHOTO CREDIT: Getty
SEE ALSO:
Christian Siriano Says Yes To A Dress For Leslie Jones
Jesse Williams Destroys Melania Trump On Twitter
- 16 Best Black Cartoons Of All Time That Changed Animation Forever
- The Blackest Binge-Worthy Shows To Watch Over The Holidays
- The African American Policy Forum’s 5th Annual CRT Summer School Series Was A Call To Action For Social Justice
- Exonerated Five Spotlights Donald Trump’s History Of Anti-Black Racism On Convention’s Final Night
- Hulu’s New ‘Black Twitter’ Docuseries Spotlights Tweets For The Culture That Truly Defined An Era
