About-Face equips teen girls* with knowledge and tools to question media messages and support their mental health. *Includes&welcomes non-binary and trans youth
San Francisco, CA, USA
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The secret’s out! We're testing a brand-new program to help kids/teens and their parents with social media and smartphones: The Social Media Driver’s License (TM). We need parents of kids/teens ages 8-15 to try it out. 15-20 minutes. Here's the link: tinyurl.com/yeyp2hc7
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Try About-Face's new program to help parents/teens navigate social media: The Social Media Driver’s License (TM). Parents of kids/teens ages 8-15 are needed to try out this media literacy program by Sept 30 for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Link here: bit.ly/3XMmAPM
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Try About-Face's new program to help parents/teens navigate social media: The Social Media Driver’s License (TM). Parents of kids/teens ages 8-15 are needed to try out this media literacy program by Sept 30 for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Link here: bit.ly/3XMmAPM
Try About-Face's new program to help parents/teens navigate social media: The Social Media Driver’s License (TM). Parents of kids/teens ages 8-15 are needed to try out this media literacy program by Sept 30 for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Link here: bit.ly/3XMmAPM
Hi! We're pausing our Twitter posts while we focus our efforts on our other social media accounts. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aboutfacesf! facebook.com/aboutfacesf
"By excluding transgender people from this representation, studios are not just doing a disservice to trans people and the rich stories they have to tell, but also missing out on a growing audience." - @brittneymac15
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“We need plots that show we can be happy WHILE disabled. We don’t need a cure or to die to be happy.” - @powerfullyisa 🌸Video shared with permission🌸 #RepresentationMatters #MediaLiteracy #DisabilityPrideMonth
Did you know only 5% of TV characters with a disability are actually played by actors with a disability? It's time to fix that, Hollywood. #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityPrideMonth #MediaLiteracy
Did you know July is #DisabilityPrideMonth? Want to expand your understanding of disabilities and become a better ally? These podcasts are a great place to start!
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We love the example @naomiosaka is setting of what it looks like to prioritize self-care and mental health. 💛
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"Fund us. Involve us. Cooperate with us. We don't want to be there just for the picture." - 17-year-old gender equality activist Yande Banda
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"If we don't fit that expectation of what people think we're supposed to be... good!" - @naomiosaka
"Zoom and videoconferencing puts even more pressure on women to have polished hair and makeup at all times," - @bergerjen, About-Face Executive Director
Have you felt the Zoom fatigue and pressure to be "camera-ready" 24/7 this year?
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Black Americans own less than 1% of tv stations, largely due to the industry's historical exclusionary policies and regulations. Media reparations would be one step forward towards ensuring the stories of Black communities are being told. #medialiteracy
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LGBTQ+ inclusive movies and shows have become more popular in mainstream media in the past few years. But we have a long way to go to reach meaningful representation. We’ve curated a resource guide to help you decode toxic media messages. Check it out: bit.ly/LGBTQRepresentationin…
Love to see it! Shout-out to @rebeccasugar for moving the industry forward. #RepresentationMatters
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