Black Americans targeted with disinformation as election nears, new report finds

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Black Americans targeted with disinformation as election nears, new report finds
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For more, tune into Hallie Jackson NOW on NBC News Now at 5 p.m. Tuesday. At least 40 million Americans may be regularly targeted and fed disinformation within Black online spaces by a host of sources across social media, fueling false information around the election, according to a new report published Tuesday.

The Shade Room did not respond to a request for comment. The report noted that “confronting the challenges created by misinformation” is “crucial to ensuring the health and stability of our democracy.” When it is left unchecked, experts said, disinformation can have devastating effects on the most marginalized communities, including harming physical and mental health.

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