Juneteenth solemnity hijacked by TEDx and Pulitzer Prize name-drops
#juneteenth #june19 #publicspeaker #inclusion #belonging #equityforall #eventplanners #jenneferwitter | Jennefer Witter
Verdict
In a post that should be about Juneteenth's historical significance, 'DM me to book a Juneteenth talk' reduces it to a booking opportunity. Like an infomercial peddling sincerity, we find 'an experienced public speaker' flaunting credentials from TEDx and Fortune 100 companies, as if the day needs corporate validation. Then there's the snapshot with Pulitzer-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly — because what better way to honor emancipation than with celebrated optics? Even Dr. King's words get trotted out like mascots for virtue-signaling hashtags: #EquityForAll #Inclusion. It's less Witter's heartfelt tribute and more her LinkedIn resumé masquerading as profound social commentary. Yet somehow, finger-pointing is avoided — perhaps at personal gain obscured beneath the hashtag pile.
The post hints at humility with phrases like 'experienced public speaker,' yet it clearly aims to promote the speaker's abilities.
Cites prestigious platforms like TedX and Fortune 100 companies to bolster credibility rather than relying on substantial content.
Contains some insightful reflections but leans toward general sentiments without deep engagement.
Consistently promotes a message of inclusion while seeking personal gain through speaking engagements.
'DM me to book a Juneteenth talk' serves as a direct call-to-action for personal promotion.
'Equity for all' and other hashtags fill the post with buzzwords typical of LinkedIn.