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Blacks Lash Out at Melania Trump on Twitter After Convention Speech ‘Black Twitter’ Criticizes Melania Trump on Convention Speech
(about 20 hours later)
Word spread fast that Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday bore striking similarities to one delivered by Michelle Obama at the Democratic convention in 2008, and the furor ignited an intense backlash among blacks posting on Twitter.Word spread fast that Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday bore striking similarities to one delivered by Michelle Obama at the Democratic convention in 2008, and the furor ignited an intense backlash among blacks posting on Twitter.
While many blacks began accusing Ms. Trump of plagiarism, scores of others went a step further by focusing on the wider racial implications involving the two women and their husbands.While many blacks began accusing Ms. Trump of plagiarism, scores of others went a step further by focusing on the wider racial implications involving the two women and their husbands.
On “Black Twitter,” a term used to describe trending topics among black users on the social media site, #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes began trending as people satirically attributed famous lines by black leaders and black musical performers to Ms. Trump. Others altered famous photos from prominent black figures to jokingly accuse Ms. Trump of taking credit for those moments as well.On “Black Twitter,” a term used to describe trending topics among black users on the social media site, #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes began trending as people satirically attributed famous lines by black leaders and black musical performers to Ms. Trump. Others altered famous photos from prominent black figures to jokingly accuse Ms. Trump of taking credit for those moments as well.
One woman quoted a Maya Angelou poem:One woman quoted a Maya Angelou poem:
. That same woman also wrote:. That same woman also wrote:
Some also accused Ms. Trump of lifting Ms. Obama’s life story, with several people altering photos to show Ms. Obama’s body with Ms. Trump’s face. One user took a photo of Ms. Trump and placed a quote by Ms. Obama next to her.Some also accused Ms. Trump of lifting Ms. Obama’s life story, with several people altering photos to show Ms. Obama’s body with Ms. Trump’s face. One user took a photo of Ms. Trump and placed a quote by Ms. Obama next to her.
Another user wrote: “#FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes:Another user wrote: “#FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes:
Some focused on famous songs by black people:Some focused on famous songs by black people:
Another posted lyrics from the rapper Notorious B.I.G.:Another posted lyrics from the rapper Notorious B.I.G.:
The actor Jesse Williams, who has been a prominent voice for the Black Lives Matter movement, posted several times using the hashtag to quote songs by famous artists such as Beyoncé, Salt-N-Pepa and Rihanna.The actor Jesse Williams, who has been a prominent voice for the Black Lives Matter movement, posted several times using the hashtag to quote songs by famous artists such as Beyoncé, Salt-N-Pepa and Rihanna.
But some Twitter users were more serious in their criticism.But some Twitter users were more serious in their criticism.
By Tuesday morning, hours after the speech, thousands were still using the hashtag #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes.By Tuesday morning, hours after the speech, thousands were still using the hashtag #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes.