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#OSUDancers4BlackLives Featured in The Lantern

September 29, 2020

#OSUDancers4BlackLives Featured in The Lantern

Brianna Rhodes

SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVE CELEBRATES BLACK LIVES IN THE OSU DANCE COMMUNITY
By Mikey Taylor, The Lantern

A reoccurring Tuesday social media post, accompanied by the #OSUDancers4BlackLives hashtag, is looking to increase support for Black artists in Ohio State’s dance community.

The Anti-Racist Working Group, a student-led subgroup operating under the Dancers in Graduate School inside of the Ohio State’s Department of Dance, launched a social media initiative June 15 that highlights Black members of the dance community. 

In coordination with the #BlackoutTuesday hashtag, a new artist is chosen to be recognized on the DiGS Instagram account every Tuesday. Using the #OSUDancers4BlackLives hashtag, the artist is featured for their impact and influence in dance. In a time when racial justice is at the forefront of society, this initiative provides a platform that showcases DiGS’ support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Alex Christmas, Ohio State graduate student and president of DiGS, said.