We are living in times of extremes, where tragedy is happening at the same time as joy. This week, we hope to bring you a combination of the two in our social media heroes post.
As we’re talking about social media, I want to encourage you to follow us on all the platforms you use. You’ll see the best from Global Comment in your feeds. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
Now, here are our favourite picks from everywhere else this week:
"White women experience this, so why are we so willing to dish it out?" pic.twitter.com/q76gqjgPYG
— Philippa Willitts: writer, editor, journo (@PhilippaWrites) May 12, 2021
@shamingdevalera#stitch with @victoriagravesande the worst mansplaining #mansplaining #mansplain #name #Irishname #niamh #irishtiktok #fyp #foryou #ireland♬ original sound – Niamh
Watch this video to learn what #TechAbuse is in 35 seconds.
Learn how to protect yourself from it and secure your devices, social media and online accounts at our new Tech Safety website at https://t.co/vqBPkKFhr7 pic.twitter.com/W7biuf4LIW
— Refuge (@RefugeCharity) May 16, 2021
@jdraperlondonAnswer to @jamsbybetty I can’t find any pictures of the funeral! I’m sure I’ve seen one before #roman #london #dead #grave #tourguide #LearnOnTiktok♬ original sound – J. Draper
Elliot Page’s vow to help trans kids 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DO1Bnx1msS
— PinkNews (@PinkNews) May 15, 2021
@davidlarbi_Human mosaics💜 IB: @sebastienrteller #mosaic #mymosaic♬ 639hz – Heart Chakra – Solfeggio Guru & Instrumental Zone & Zen Meditation Garden
Residents are blocking the deportation of their neighbours in Kensmure street, Glasgow chanting "Refugees are welcome here" and "They're our neighbours, let them go!"
People are amazing.
pic.twitter.com/qu6QjdKyD0— Lowkey (@Lowkey0nline) May 13, 2021
@kevinjamesthorntonHey you. Hold on #timeheals♬ original sound – Kevin
Remember:
Apartheid was LEGAL
The Holocaust was LEGAL
Slavery was LEGAL
Colonialism was LEGALLegality is a matter of POWER
It has nothing to do with JUSTICE or DEMOCRACY https://t.co/lKUottwXE9— nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) May 15, 2021
The symbolism of the Imam calling worshippers to prayer on top of a bombed out mosque in Gaza will be etched into the minds of Muslims worldwide. pic.twitter.com/iZ3qq14bAb
— Louis Fishman لوي فيشمان לואי פישמן (@Istanbultelaviv) May 15, 2021
John Oliver going off. @LastWeekTonight better be posting this segment on their socials. pic.twitter.com/naeVLatVOg
— Haroon 💬 | Chaos 🎮 (@saltnchaos) May 17, 2021
"I don't know what to do."
A 10-year-old Palestinian girl breaks down while talking to MEE after Israeli air strikes destroyed her neighbour's house, killing 8 children and 2 women#FreePalestine https://t.co/aQiaQBrs9S
— Rachael Swindon (@Rachael_Swindon) May 15, 2021
Image credit: Tim Hill