For college students, social media is a daily part of their lives; but for black women, there are more struggles. With beauty standards, trends, and online harassment, overexposure may take a toll on their mental health. Studies have also shown that Black women are underrepresented in various forms of media. Howard University NewsVision reporter Chantilly McFarlan has the story.
Pressure to Be Perfect: Social Media’s Impact on Black College Women’s Mental Health
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