Onyx Impact has introduced We All We Got: A Digital Green Book for the Culture, a platform helping Black users navigate the internet, protect their data, and access reliable news. Inspired by the original Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers to safe spaces, this modern version serves as a digital roadmap against online manipulation and disinformation.
“The Digital Green Book for the Culture equips Black communities with tools, tactics, and resources to navigate a digital world that is often hostile,” said Esosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact. “Black folks deserve access to accurate, truthful information to make informed decisions and control our digital futures.”
Addressing Digital Threats
The platform provides resources to:
- Spot online manipulation and misinformation.
- Protect Black children from harmful digital content.
- Amplify Black-owned media and businesses.
- Teach digital literacy for critical thinking online.
Esosa stressed the urgency of digital awareness: “We are in an information war.”
Research-Driven
“If we knew almost half of online interactions weren’t real, we’d engage differently.”
Bots make up 42% of social media traffic and manipulate conversations and algorithms. This inspired the creation of the Digital Green Book for Culture.
The guardrails are gone. Black users face disinformation 2.7 times more than the general population.
“We are filling the gap by centralizing information and resources to spot digital manipulation and protect Black children from harm caused by tech companies and social media.”
The platform also simplifies parental controls, helping Black parents shield children from racist content.
Reaching the Most Vulnerable
Misinformation disproportionately affects those with low digital literacy. The initiative uses an intergenerational approach, training young people as “digital navigators” for their communities.
Accessibility
This is not just another app. The Digital Green Book for the Culture is an easily accessible website with an AI fact-checking tool. “Think of it as a guidebook combined with a Black ChatGPT,” Esosa explained. The AI, trained with Black-focused news, helps users verify information instantly.
Building Community
Rather than direct donations, Esosa encourages supporting Black media outlets and businesses.
“If you subscribe to mainstream news but not a Black newspaper, start there. Investing in Black media protects our stories.”
Impact on Elections and Misinformation Battles
Esosa reflects on past elections and the devastating impact disinformation has had on Black voters.
“Repetition equals truth in our minds, and social media exploits this. Promoting media literacy helps combat these narratives.”
The Digital Green Book for the Culture seeks to empower the Black community in the digital space. For more information, visit DigitalGreenBook.org.
