Social media giant restricted this activist as it grappled with fallout from the Capitol riots.
Written By:
Christian Hetrick, Philadelphia Inquirer |
1:00 pm, Feb. 8, 2021
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"It just feels weird to know that Facebook has me on some sort of list," said Akin Olla, a West Philly resident and left-wing activist, shown here at Malcolm X Park in Philadelphia on Jan. 27. (David Maialetti/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)
PHILADELPHIA — Facebook is an important tool for Akin Olla, a West Philadelphia socialist activist. He's used the platform to organize protests outside statehouses, promote his podcast on revolutions, and share his columns criticizing President Joe Biden. He's the social media manager for a left-leaning nonprofit that trains activist groups.