Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay spend Memorial Day with Prentice Penny, creator of ‘Black Twitter: A People's History.’ They talk about his latest project and the internet’s reaction to Black Twitter events. Then, they go over the influence and cultural importance that Black Twitter has had in America.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guest: Prentice Penny

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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