EP 5: The Algorithm Ain't Our Ancestor

EPISODE 8: The Algorithm Ain’t Our Ancestor
Black storytelling, digital erasure, and reclaiming our narrative online.

In this episode, Maya and Jionni dig into how social media platforms profit from Black creativity while erasing Black creators. From TikTok trends to digital Blackface, they unpack the tension between virality and visibility.

What happens when our culture goes viral—but our names don’t?
Is social media preserving our stories or fast-food-ing our traditions?

💡 Highlights:

• The 2021 Black TikTok “strike”

• Credit gaps in viral trends (remember the Renegade?)

• Creators & platforms preserving Black memory (@TheNapMinistry, @BlackArchives)

• Practical ways to reclaim digital storytelling

Toast with us as we ask: Can we outsmart the algorithm—or at least outlast it?