Headlines: Model Nyome Nicholas-Williams criticised Amazon Alexa’s Black History Month campaign for working with a white influencer rather than highlighting Black creators. She also criticised the creator for agreeing to participate in the campaign. This follows beauty creator Wendy Asumadu criticising brands and platforms for the “lack of noise” surrounding Black History Month this year. Trainspotter and TikToker Francis Bourgeois is hosting Channel 4’s…
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Brands should know better than to ask Black creatives to work for free during Black History Month – especially following 2020 pledges