Racist Emojis Are Latest Test for Facebook, Twitter

Dr. Olajide Williams, Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University, discusses Hip Hop Public Health's efforts to educate communities of color about Covid vaccines. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News European Tech & Advertising Reporter Ivan Levingston share Ivan's Businessweek story about emojis, a vital part of online communication, also being used in racially abusive ways — and how Twitter and Facebook find it difficult to moderate them. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne shares his thoughts on the Evergrande crisis escalating as protests break out in China. And we Drive to the Close with Ross Gerber, CEO at Geber Kawasaki Wealth Management.

Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Kriti Gupta. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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