The more globalised society becomes the more we are able to connect with different people. Whether it's the countries they come from or the things they like, the world wide web has made it easier to find like-minded people.
Championing the need for more content creators to be heard is YouTube's Black Voices programme that uplifts young voices of colour around the globe. While there is much to be celebrated in the achievements of the 2023 class of recipients there is much to be said about the state of commerce on the web. With July being international Mental Health Awareness Month, we find out how some of YouTube's biggest stars cope with the negativity they receive online.As creators we have opened up our lives and people feel entitled to say whatever they want to say. I have made peace with the fact that I am a creator and I am a public figure.
It was hard to deal with in the beginning because I just wanted to respond to everybody! But eventually I realised that's just their issue and I'm good with myself.My channel is about yoga, but I've got a whole Christian base and there have been times when other Christians would tell me that what I'm doing is demonic or Satanic.