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Black Creators File Class-Action Lawsuit Against YouTube

The suit alleges racial discrimination by the platform's algorithm

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The lawsuit is the latest tension between YouTube and Black creators.Photo Illustration: Trent Joaquin; Source: Getty Images, YouTube
By Scott Nover & Rachel Winicov

June 19, 2020

Four Black female YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit this week against the video platform’s parent company,Google, alleging the company and its algorithms discriminate against Black creators by removing their content without justification.

Scott Nover

Scott Nover is a platforms reporter at Adweek, covering social media companies and their influence.

Rachel Winicov

Rachel Winicov is a freelance writer for Adweek focusing on digital media, ad tech and social media.

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