How God-is Rivera helped put Black Twitter in front of marketers

For many marginalized voices, Twitter has been seen as a safe place, a level playing field wherein they could air grievances in 280 characters or less. Now, God-is Rivera — the platform’s global director of culture and community — is making it her job to bolster those voices, offering support and monetization, especially as the creator economy heats up. Read more below.

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