Yeah...... as someone seeing #dcblackout trending, who lives and works in the DC metro area, and who has friends telecommuting into DC rn..... This hashtag looks like misinformation. "No social media from DC" because we were asleep. Stop scaring people. #dcsafe

Y'all. There are bots all over this website, and they're spreading misinformation. When you see screenshots, check if the OP tweeted later. Check the city's local news to see if they're reporting a blackout. You have the tools you need to verify a scary tweet.

Here's an article from literally the first page of a Google search. Some helpful tips on how to know you're reading a tweet from a bot or a real person: https://medium.com/dfrlab/botspot-twelve-ways-to-spot-a-bot-aedc7d9c110c

Finally: Amplify Black voices. Confront the racism you've probably internalized growing up in this world. Initiate hard conversations with your friends/family. Don't just post online that racism makes you sad, DO SOMETHING. Do the work that will last past June. #BlackLivesMatter