Why is Kim Kardashian freezing her Instagram and Facebook? What is stop hate for profit?

Many celebrities in America have participated in  protest against spread of hate and misinformation on Facebook and Instagram. Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Katy Perry have decided to freeze ir social media handle for 24 hours. All celebrities supporting campaign posted a ‘stop hate’ poster on ir social media as a part of ‘#StopHateForProfit’ campaign. 

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Why is Kim Kardashian freezing her Instagram and Facebook?

Social media influencer, reality television star, and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian recently decided to take a stand against spread of hate and misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. She posted a ‘stop hate’ post along with a long te on why she is taking step. A lot of people thinking about why is Kim Kardashian freezing her Instagram and Facebook can read furr - Kim mentioned that she loves being connected with her fans through se social media platforms but she does t wish to stay silent when hate and propaganda are being openly spread on se platforms. She also wrote that misinformation on social media is a serious threat to democracy as it divides country. She also encourd more people to join her in movement as it is necessary up to a great extent.

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What is Stop hate for Profit campaign?

Facebook boycott was anunced on June 17, 2020. A coalition of advocacy groups led by NAACP, Colour of Change and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched a campaign called #StopHateforProfit. campaign accused Facebook of allowing racist, violent and verifiably false content on its portal. coalition group also requested companies to pause Facebook advertising in July.  Stop Hate for Profit campaign has cost Facebook some of its leading advertisers. If boycott movement continues to persist, it will cost Facebook some of its most high-profile users as well. Facebook, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, is currently under radar owing to 2020 US presidential elections which will happen in first week of vember. unfiltered spread of information is a threat to truth and democracy according to people participating in Stop hate for profit campaign. 

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