THE AUDACITY: Keith Lee Exposes Media Neglect In Black Indiana City

The The Grio reports:

When a predominantly Black city loses power after a deadly storm, mainstream newsrooms conveniently suffer from collective amnesia. Once again, it takes a social media food reviewer to force the public’s eyes onto a systemic failure that politicians would rather sweep under the rug.

‘I don’t like it’: Fed up with the lack of awareness about Gary, Keith Lee mobilizes relief efforts as city continues to go without power. The food critic and TikTok sensation is joining a chorus of people online wondering how the predominantly Black city can suffer in total darkness following a deadly storm while official channels remain silent.

— The Grio

It shouldn’t take a TikTok influencer to get basic disaster relief to Black folks. Demand better or keep watching history repeat itself.