It wasn't until later in the day when one of her friends sent out an alarming Snapchat: the waitress' selfie with the words, “I’m so hungover and have a section full of n----rs right now," captioned at the bottom.
A social media campaign has also launched with Tavonna's photo and the hashtag #stopbullying. Police are still investigating the teen's death at the time of reporting.
Naturally, many people are accusing the app of promoting blackface, while also pointing out that linking Bob to merely marijuana essentially ignores the wider reach of his legacy. Users took to Twitter to voice their frustrations.
The teens claim the act was intended to be a joke for one of the girls' boyfriends, who is Black.
“At the White House, our digital strategy centers around meeting people where they are. This decentralized approach, in response to the proliferation of social media, aims to provide the American people with a multitude of ways to engage with their government. Today, we're excited to announce that this push is continuing, with the debut of the White House’s Official Story on Snapchat."
The video was uploaded to the popular college-used app, Yeti. Videos and photos, uploaded to the community app anonymously, is a place where students can share events and information on campus.
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