Samantha Hurley, a high school senior who has made several YouTube videos about her experiences with albinism, joins Marissa to discuss bullying, activism, and raising awareness for albinism on social media.
Samantha is a rising sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Journalism with a minor in Spanish. She is also receiving certificates in News Media and Public Affairs Communication. Her YouTube channel features several videos about albinism, body positivity, and disability activism.
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YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/c/SamanthaHurley
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-hurley-b03a20203
Key Points:
4:00 - What was it like appearing on the TV show Kim of Queens as a young child with albinism?
9:20 - Why did you make the YouTube video “Here’s the Disabili-TEA”?
11:50 - What were some of the main messages you wanted to send in the video?
15:22 - How did people react to the video?
19:00 - Did anyone ever apologize or change their behavior?
21:45 - How can people make meaningful change on social media and avoid performative activism?
Resources & Transcript - https://www.blondeblind.com/post/4-spilling-to-the-disabili-tea
