Selena Gomez has requested Facebook to assist to halt the unfold of ”hate, misinformation, racism and bigotry”.
The ‘Heart Wants What It Wants’ hitmaker has shared a non-public observe she penned to Facebook’s chief govt officer and chief working officer, the place she requested the social media platform to assist cease this misinformation.
Writing in a non-public message to chief govt officer Mark Zuckerberg and chief working officer Sheryl Sandberg stated: ”It’s been some time since we sat down. We have a significant issue. Facebook and Instagram are getting used to unfold hate, misinformation, racism and bigotry. I’m calling you each to assist cease this. Please shut down teams and customers targeted on spreading hate speech violence and misinformation. Our future relies on it. This is an election 12 months. We can’t afford to have misinformation about voting. There needs to be fact-checking and accountability. Hope to listen to again from you ASAP.”
Meanwhile, Selena beforehand revealed she has ”gained a way of data” concerning the world over the previous few months.
The ‘Lose You to Love Me’ singer has been involving herself in activism work amid the Black Lives Matter motion, and just lately gave her Instagram account over to Black leaders, in addition to making a donation to assist Black households.
And now, Selena beforehand revealed that spending time at dwelling throughout the coronavirus pandemic has helped give her the ”alternative” to ”study loads” about her nation and the broader world, particularly in relation to Black Lives Matter.
She stated: ”It’s undoubtedly essentially the most time I’ve spent alone most likely since I used to be 16. At first it was tremendous uncomfortable, extra so due to the nervousness I used to be carrying due to every little thing that’s taking place. I additionally really feel like I bought the chance to study loads about my nation in ways in which I by no means have earlier than. I really feel like I’ve gained a way of data and a way of feeling good about saying what I’m saying, and I be ok with what I’m standing by, and I’m not going to let different opinions conduct what I really feel personally.”
