Skai Jackson Fearlessly Calls out Racists on Twitter
Skai Jackson has a zero-tolerance policy for racism and she will call it out when she sees it.
Not all heroes wear capes. Actress Skai Jackson is using her Twitter platform of over 500,000 followers to call out racist behavior like nobody’s business.
On June 3, 2020, Jackson invited her fans to send her proof of anyone they knew to perform racist acts. The “receipts” Jackson receives are reposted screenshots sent to her by fans who are exposing their classmates and peers who are participating in racist activities.
If you know a racist, don’t be shy! Tweet me the receipts 🧾
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 4, 2020
I expose racist all day, everyday, 24/7 , 10 days a week, and opened all hours🙈
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 5, 2020
Fans are swarming to the rescue piling on the down-low of what they’re witnessing in their communities.
I’m trying to expose as many racist as I can today but my ig dms are full and keep coming in😭 wow, I can’t believe this many people or that ignorant
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 5, 2020
Jackson also utilizes her Instagram account of 6.5 million followers to spread her message loud and proud. “During this sensitive time, I’ve seen horrific statements and social media videos made by some Caucasian teens/young adults. Let me say this: If I see you post it, I WILL expose you!! If you think you’re big and bad enough to say it, I will most definitely put your own words on blast!!” reads part of one fiery post.
The activist has even been tagging schools including Yale, Rowan University, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
And y’all better do something about it… https://t.co/5LbUodSIGJ
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 8, 2020
he went to klein high school in houston texas and he is going into the US AIR FORCE ACADEMY !!! pic.twitter.com/TB9fhhUlvu
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 5, 2020
Rowan University was apologetic in response to one of Jackson’s tweets: “We do not condone discrimination, harassment, or other forms of illegal mistreatment of others,” chimed the public research university. “We take all allegations brought to our attention seriously, and investigate them to the fullest extent possible. This case is being handled by administration. Thank you.”
Many celebrity faces have been giving her the green light of approval. American actress, writer, and host Yvette Nicole Brown were one of whom gave Jackson two-thumbs-up via Twitter.
I am so proud of you @skaijackson.
The good work you’re doing exposing all these “baby” racists will ensure that their names, faces & deeds will be known as they enter the work force down the line.
Which will protect everyone from the havoc racists cause in the workplace. https://t.co/fptNgIxnma
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) June 5, 2020
One last detail. If you haven’t been using your platform to combat racial injustice, Jackson has her eye on you too…you know who you are.
I see a lot of y’all who have a big platform and not speaking up on what’s been going on in the world right now.. I’m side eyeing y’all. With shade..🙃
— Skai Jackson (@skaijackson) June 1, 2020
The 18-year-old Disney star was honored on Time’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2016. The actress is also a YouTuber and author of Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback.
You can join the victorious clapback to racism by submitting your receipts to Skai Jackson’s Twitter DMs here.
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