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Feminista Jones (born Michelle Taylor; April 6, 1979) is an American social worker, author, and activist known for her work on Black feminism.[1] She is a freelance writer for national newspapers and magazines, a podcaster, book author, and social media influencer.[2]

Key Information

Career

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Jones is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania,[3] and obtained an MSW from Hunter College and a PhD from Temple University.[4]

In 2019, Jones authored Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.[5][6] In 2020, she founded the Sankofa Summer School, "a virtual Afrocentric community school for students and adults aged 14+".[7]

Activism

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In 2013, Jones was selected as a United Nations Foundation Fellow for her social media influence.[citation needed]

In 2014, Jones launched a global anti-street harassment campaign (#YouOKSis) after she tweeted about her own experience intervening in an incident of street harassment in New York.[8] Another user, Mia McKenzie, suggested turning the phrase she had used to check in with the woman—"You OK, sis"—into a hashtag campaign designed to raise awareness and encourage people to ask victims of harassment if they need help.[8] Hundreds of people began using the hashtag to report street harassment.[8]

The same year, Jones launched the National Moment of Silence protesting police brutality (#NMOS14), which received international media attention.[8] #NMOS14 was used to organize national vigils after the death of Michael Brown.[5] She was named one of the SheKnows/BlogHer 2015 "Voices of the Year" in their Impact category for her work with #NMOS14.[9]

Jones was a featured speaker at the January 21, 2017, Philadelphia Women's March, where she primarily discussed the difference between allies and co-conspirators.[5]

Other work

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In 2015, Jones co-founded and served as general director of the Women's Freedom Conference, the first all-digital conference organized by and featuring exclusively women of color. Jones has written for the Washington Post, Salon, Time, and Ebony.[10] She has also been regularly featured on Huffington Post Live, has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show and the Exhale Show, and her work has appeared on C-SPAN (2014)[11] and MSNBC (2014).[12] Jones also advocates for young children as well as the homeless and those with psychiatric disabilities.[13]

Jones wrote an article for The Washington Post on May 14, 2015, titled, "Keep Harriet Tubman—and all women—off the $20 bill." She argued it is wrong to place Black women on money, especially Harriet Tubman, due to the historic lack of access to wealth by women and especially women of color. Jones contended that placing Tubman on the $20 bill is counterproductive because "Her legacy is rooted in resisting the foundation of American capitalism."[14]

Reclaiming Our Space

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In 2019, Jones published Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.[15]

Publishers Weekly wrote in its review that Jones "astutely analyses the nuances of black female identity."[16] Kirkus Reviews described the book as "[s]harp and provocative, the narrative is most powerful in its implication that, unless born to privilege, all Americans, regardless of race or gender, now 'feel something akin to what Black people... have always experienced.' Understanding black (female) struggles are therefore critical for everyone."[17] The book additionally explores features of Black feminist social action, such as the use of "traditional African-rooted call and response" on Twitter.[18]

Works

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Novel

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  • Jones, Feminista (2014). Push the Button. CreateSpace. ISBN 978-1502967978.

Poetry

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  • Jones, Feminista (2017). The Secret of Sugar Water. CreateSpace. ISBN 9781973342472.

Nonfiction

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  • Jones, Feminista (2019). Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminism is Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets. Beacon Press. ISBN 9780807055373.

Personal life

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Jones was born and raised in New York City. Jones identifies as pansexual.[19] She is divorced and has one son.[13]

Accolades

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References

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Feminista Jones (born Michelle Taylor; April 6, 1979) is an American educator, writer, public speaker, and former social worker recognized for her advocacy in and digital activism. Holding a Ph.D. in African American/ from , an M.S.W. from , and a B.A. from the , she teaches courses on race, gender, and media while contributing freelance writing to outlets such as , , and Time. Jones gained prominence through social media campaigns addressing street harassment and police violence, including the creation of the #YouOKSis hashtag in 2014 to support women experiencing catcalling and the #NMOS14 initiative for vigils against police brutality. She authored Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World From the Tweets to the Streets (2019), which examines the role of online hashtags in building Black feminist communities, alongside the novel Push the Button and poetry collection The Secret of Sugar Water. Her efforts earned recognitions such as inclusion in The Root's Top 100 Black Social Influencers (2014), Philadelphia magazine's 100 Most Influential People (2017), and Bitch Media's Bitch 50 (2020). While praised for amplifying marginalized voices, Jones's provocative online tactics, such as the #YourRage encouraging women to express fury at harassers, have drawn criticism for potentially escalating gender tensions rather than fostering dialogue. She has also critiqued performative in movements, arguing against superficial in favor of substantive action. In recent years, Jones co-founded the Women's Freedom Conference and launched projects like the Black Girl Missing podcast, though she announced a partial from her online persona in amid reflections on the personal costs of sustained activism.

Early Life and Education

Upbringing and Family Background

Michelle Taylor, professionally known as Feminista Jones, was born on April 6, 1979, in , New York. She was raised in by a Black mother. Jones has described being born into , with her mother eventually achieving upward mobility that allowed the family to escape financial hardship. Limited public details exist regarding her father or extended family dynamics, though Jones has referenced her grandfather's early life, noting he was born to a teenage Jamaican mother and relocated to as an infant.

Academic Background

Feminista Jones, whose is Michelle Taylor, completed her undergraduate education at the , graduating in 2002 with a in . She double-majored in Africana Studies and , while pursuing minors in English and . Her coursework emphasized deviance and within , reflecting an early focus on social structures and inequities. Following her bachelor's, Jones earned a (MSW) from , with a specialization in Organizational Leadership and Management. This degree equipped her for professional roles in social services, aligning with her subsequent career in and community advocacy. Jones later pursued doctoral studies at , where she served as a teaching assistant and instructor in courses such as the African American Queer Experience, The Black Woman, Race and Media, and Urban Education. She obtained a Ph.D. in Africology and African American Studies, completing requirements that included certifications in , Sexuality, and . Her research centered on the , contributing to her broader scholarly output on race, , and dynamics.

Professional Background

Social Work Career

Feminista Jones, born Michelle Taylor, began her career as a in 2002 after earning a (MSW) from of the , with a focus on organizational and . Her professional roles emphasized direct advocacy and support for vulnerable populations, particularly in and community services. Over 17 years, Jones specialized in addressing intersecting challenges including , , , substance , psychiatric disabilities, and issues, often working in Philadelphia-based organizations to provide case management and resource coordination. She drew on personal experiences with and to inform her empathetic approach, while also serving as a on in social services settings. Jones retired from full-time in December 2018, transitioning to semi-retired status while maintaining involvement through speaking engagements, such as at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference, where she addressed systemic issues in the field. Her tenure contributed to broader efforts in housing stability and , though specific caseload metrics or program outcomes remain undocumented in public records.

Transition to Writing and Speaking

While working as a social worker for 17 years, Jones pursued freelance writing and blogging on the side, contributing pieces to major publications including , , Time, and . Her early writing focused on , sex positivity, and , earning her recognition as an award-winning blogger. Jones's transition accelerated through her social media activism on , where she launched the hashtag in July 2014 to encourage bystanders to check on women facing , amassing widespread engagement and media coverage. This campaign, followed by #NMOS14—a National for Mike Brown in August 2014—propelled her into national prominence, earning her a spot on The Root's list of the Top 100 Black Social Influencers that year. These efforts demonstrated her ability to mobilize online communities, bridging her experience in community support with broader public discourse. By 2013, Jones had begun accepting speaking invitations at universities such as Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, and , often addressing intersectional , racial justice, and media representation. Her growing online influence facilitated these opportunities, allowing her to leverage personal narratives from —such as aiding victims of and those with psychiatric disabilities—into keynote addresses and panels. She became represented by the American Program Bureau for professional engagements, solidifying her role as a public speaker. In December 2018, Jones retired from to dedicate herself fully to writing, speaking, and , enabling expanded pursuits like authoring Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Creating Now (Beacon Press, 2019) and co-founding initiatives such as the Women's Freedom Conference in 2015. This shift aligned with her Ph.D. from , where she developed expertise in race, , and media, which she now incorporates into and lectures.

Activism

Key Campaigns and Initiatives

One of Feminista Jones's prominent initiatives was the #YouOKSis campaign, launched in July 2014 to address , particularly targeting Black women. The hashtag originated from an incident where Jones intervened to assist a young mother experiencing harassment while pushing a stroller in , prompting her to encourage bystanders of all genders to check on women in distress by asking "You OK, sis?" It rapidly gained traction on , fostering discussions on the prevalence of catcalling and , with participants sharing personal stories and advocating for intervention strategies. The campaign emphasized community accountability over individual confrontation, aiming to reduce normalization of such behaviors through collective awareness. In August 2014, Jones organized the #NMOS14 (National Moment of Silence 2014) initiative in response to the police shooting of Michael Brown in . This effort coordinated silent vigils across more than 100 U.S. cities on August 14, 2014, to protest police brutality and honor victims of violence, including Eric Garner and John Crawford III. Participants gathered at public landmarks for 4 minutes and 28 seconds of silence—symbolizing the time Brown lay unattended—followed by readings of victims' names, promoting non-disruptive as a counter to more confrontational protests. The campaign sought to humanize the issue of state-sanctioned violence against Black individuals, drawing media coverage for its scale and peaceful approach. Jones also initiated Black Women's History Week, an annual observance created to commemorate Black women's contributions and personhood, typically held in February overlapping with . This effort highlights overlooked narratives in historical discourse, encouraging educational events, discussions, and reflections on intersectional experiences of . Through these campaigns, Jones leveraged to amplify , focusing on intersectional feminism that prioritizes Black women's safety, visibility, and resistance to systemic harms.

Social Media and Online Strategies

Feminista Jones primarily utilized (now X) as a platform for feminist , employing campaigns to foster community solidarity, raise awareness of specific issues, and encourage real-world action. Her strategies emphasized cultural resonance within communities, such as using terms like "Sis" to build and disrupt online hierarchies traditionally dominated by non- voices. A core tactic was the launch of targeted hashtags to promote bystander intervention, exemplified by #YouOkSis on July 10, 2014, which addressed against Black women by urging observers to directly check on victims with phrases like "You OK Sis?" to initiate dialogue, provide support, and amplify survivor narratives online. The campaign included curation of digital archives, such as Storifies, to preserve discussions and sustain momentum beyond transient trends. Jones extended these approaches through consulting services focused on planning, including branding, marketing, and amplification for initiatives, drawing on her expertise in to organize virtual communities that translate online engagement into offline impact. In her 2019 book Reclaiming Our Space, she outlined broader tactics for Black feminists, such as leveraging platforms to create inclusive digital spaces that challenge exclusionary dynamics and influence global conversations on race and . Her methods also involved navigating online antagonism, as seen when trolls attempted to hijack #YouOkSis discussions in July 2014, prompting strategies to refocus on victim-centered solidarity rather than engaging detractors. Overall, Jones advocated consistent, vocal posting to maintain visibility and mobilize allies, prioritizing community-building over performative metrics.

Effectiveness and Empirical Assessment

The #YouOKSis campaign, initiated by Jones on July 4, 2014, following her intervention in a incident in New York, sought to encourage bystanders to check on targeted women with the phrase "You OK, sis?" and foster online sharing of experiences, particularly among . It quickly trended on , generating thousands of posts that highlighted the prevalence and emotional toll of harassment, while creating a virtual support network for victims. However, the campaign's empirical impact on reducing actual incidents remains unverified, as no peer-reviewed studies link it to measurable declines in rates or bystander interventions in physical spaces; available accounts emphasize qualitative gains in awareness and dialogue rather than causal behavioral shifts. In response to intense trolling and threats that emerged within days, including doxxing attempts and misogynoiristic attacks, Jones launched the #trollpocalypse , involving coordinated, aggressive to overwhelm harassers with and . This approach drew media attention and was credited by supporters with temporarily disrupting networks, but it also escalated conflicts, leading to further personal risks for Jones without documented long-term deterrence of online abuse; analyses of similar note heightened visibility but limited evidence of sustained moderation in harasser behavior. Broader evaluations of Jones's online strategies, including participation in movements like #BlackLivesMatter, highlight their role in amplifying Black feminist voices and inspiring subsequent activists, yet quantitative outcomes—such as policy reforms or reduced victimization rates—are absent from available data. Sources documenting these efforts often stem from advocacy-oriented outlets, which prioritize narrative empowerment over rigorous metrics, underscoring a gap in independent, data-driven assessments of causal efficacy. Street harassment surveys post-2014 indicate persistence of the issue, with no attribution to Jones's initiatives in empirical literature.

Criticisms and Internal Debates

Feminista Jones's activism, particularly her campaigns, has drawn criticism for its confrontational tone, which detractors argue fosters division rather than unity. In 2014, her #YouOkSis initiative, intended to encourage Black men to check on experiencing , faced immediate hijacking by online trolls who flooded the with attacks portraying participants as anti-Black male feminists seeking to incarcerate Black men. This backlash, including accusations against supporters like Brittany Oliver for alleged bias despite her work in , underscored vulnerabilities in hashtag-based organizing to external disruption. Jones has also been accused of inflammatory rhetoric promoting violence, as in a September 2020 Twitter post asserting that "violence is the only way [...] to bring about the liberation Black folks deserve" in defense of tactics. Conservative critics further highlighted statements linking and male dominance to "the standard of put forth by white men," interpreting them as anti-white generalizations. Additional scrutiny arose over past tweets with antisemitic undertones, such as "What are yall women walking around smelling like the that didn’t quite make it?" and references to Drake as a "Jew ," which were cited in reports questioning her suitability for equity workshops at institutions like Penn State in 2023. Within activist communities, debates have centered on Jones's skepticism toward white allyship, which she deems performative and insufficient without active disruption of systems, advocating instead for "co-conspirators" willing to risk personal consequences. This stance has prompted internal discussions on whether prioritizing intra-community solidarity, as in her calls for to focus loyalty on one another amid misrepresentation, risks isolation or reflects pragmatic causal responses to historical exclusion from mainstream . Some feminists have questioned if her feuds, such as the 2016 clash with Blavity over content promoting controversial racial theories, amplify voices effectively or invite counterproductive escalation. These tensions highlight broader empirical concerns about online activism's trade-offs: heightened visibility versus amplified harassment and fragmented coalitions.

Publications and Creative Works

Nonfiction Contributions

Feminista Jones's primary nonfiction contribution is her 2019 book Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets, published by Beacon Press. The 192-page work examines Black women's roles in shaping cultural and social discourse through online activism, particularly on platforms like Twitter, emphasizing their influence on mainstream feminism and resistance movements. Jones draws on her experiences as a social worker and activist to analyze topics such as intersectionality, digital community-building, and the transition of hashtag campaigns into street-level action, arguing that Black feminists have driven broader conversations on gender equity and racial identity. In addition to the book, Jones has published essays in scholarly and popular outlets. Her 2017 article "Decoding Black Feminist Hashtags as Becoming," appearing in Phylon, explores the performative and communal aspects of Black feminist hashtags, using examples like #SayHerName to illustrate how online rhetoric fosters identity formation and activism among Black women. She has also contributed freelance pieces to magazines including Ebony and The New York Times, focusing on Black women's experiences in politics, culture, and mental health amid systemic challenges. A notable essay, "Malcolm X Stood Up for Black Women When Few Others Would," published on Zora in 2020, highlights 's advocacy for within civil rights contexts, positioning it as underrepresented in historical narratives dominated by male figures. These writings collectively underscore Jones's emphasis on empirical observations of online-offline synergies in Black feminist organizing, though they rely heavily on anecdotal and platform-specific data rather than large-scale quantitative studies.

Fiction and Poetry

Feminista Jones published the Push the Button in 2019, which serves as the first installment in a two-book series exploring themes of interpersonal dynamics and personal agency. The work is categorized as contemporary adult and has been noted for its narrative style drawing from Jones's observations of social interactions. In addition to her , Jones has contributed short , including the Born Free released in 2015 and the story #1 Fan, representing her engagements in shorter creative formats. Jones's poetry output includes The Secret of Sugar Water, a self-published collection issued in 2017 that compiles verses composed from 2004 onward, inspired by everyday experiences and personal reflections. The poems in this volume address introspective and observational motifs, with Jones describing the process as capturing "lines and inspiration from the world around her." This collection marks her primary foray into published poetry, distinct from her more prominent nonfiction and activist writings.

Impact of Works on Discourse

Jones's primary nonfiction contribution, Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets (, 2019), analyzes the integration of into Black feminist organizing, emphasizing hashtags and digital campaigns as tools for community formation and amplifying marginalized voices within . The book documents specific initiatives, such as anti-street harassment efforts and critiques of mainstream , illustrating how strategies translated into offline actions and broader cultural shifts. By tracing these developments from the early 2010s onward, it positions as central to evolving feminist landscapes, influencing subsequent media coverage of intersectional . This work has informed scholarly and journalistic discourse on digital communities, contributing to fields like by conceptualizing as a site of resistance and rather than mere . Reviews highlight its role in engendering awareness of systemic barriers, urging readers toward discomfort as a catalyst for change, though its argumentative style prioritizes narrative over quantitative metrics of influence. Jones's essays, appearing in outlets including , , and Time, extend these themes by applying intersectional frameworks to topics like and racial equity, reinforcing debates on intra-feminist without evidence of paradigm-altering citations in peer-reviewed literature. Her and , while less documented in major publications, have occasionally intersected with activist themes but show limited discernible impact on wider discourse, remaining confined to niche audiences via blogs and self-published formats. Overall, Jones's writings have amplified visibility for Black digital within progressive circles, yet empirical assessments of causal influence—such as measurable shifts or citation networks—remain sparse, with reception largely affirmative in activist media.

Controversies

Public Disputes and Backlash

Feminista Jones has encountered significant online backlash due to her confrontational style on , particularly when challenging perceived or defending 's experiences. In 2014, following the release of Hollaback's viral "10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman" video, Jones publicly criticized it for allegedly selective editing that overrepresented harassers from predominantly people-of-color neighborhoods while omitting interactions in whiter areas, arguing this skewed perceptions of dynamics affecting . Her comments sparked disputes, with critics accusing her of deflecting blame onto racial demographics or engaging in divisive race-baiting, though supporters viewed them as highlighting in portraying . In June 2019, Jones contributed to discussions on misogyny in hip-hop culture, identifying it as a core issue exacerbating violence against women, which drew backlash from fans and artists who accused her of attacking Black cultural expression or ignoring contextual factors like systemic oppression. This reflected broader tensions in her activism, where calls for accountability within Black communities often led to charges of internalized bias or disloyalty. More recently, in July 2025, Jones publicly accused instructor Allison Graham of plagiarizing elements of her work on and , while alleging Graham's history of abusive behavior toward students and colleagues; Graham responded by threatening a and emailing Jones's instructors to dispute the claims. Jones defended her actions as exposing without inciting from followers, amid escalating online exchanges. That same month, during coverage of Sean "Diddy" Combs's legal troubles involving allegations, Jones criticized segments of the community for reflexively defending high-profile figures accused of , arguing this perpetuated harm to victims including men and prioritizing celebrity over justice. The remarks provoked backlash, with detractors labeling her stance as anti- or overly aligned with mainstream narratives that undermine , highlighting ongoing debates over intra-community . These incidents underscore patterns in Jones's public clashes, where her emphasis on empirical harms and unsparing critique frequently elicits polarized responses from both opponents and allies wary of reputational risks.

Responses to Criticisms

Jones has frequently responded to criticisms of her and by framing detractors' reactions as manifestations of misogynoir—the intersection of anti-black and —and by emphasizing the necessity of unfiltered expression for in online spaces. In a 2015 Guardian interview, she argued that terms like misogynoir highlight how mainstream overlooks racialized , positioning her outspoken style as a corrective to such oversights rather than undue aggression. This defense underscores her view that criticisms often stem from discomfort with black women's agency in naming their oppressions, rather than substantive flaws in her arguments. In addressing online harassment and threats, which she attributes to backlash against her feminist campaigns, Jones has advocated for platform accountability while refusing to retreat from public engagement. Writing for The New York Times in 2016, she detailed enduring "vile, occasionally violent" threats over years of activism, responding not by silencing herself but by calling for social media companies to prioritize user safety through proactive threat detection and bans, rather than reactive measures that burden victims. She has maintained that such persistence models resilience for black women, countering accusations of provocation by highlighting empirical patterns of gendered and racialized abuse on platforms like Twitter. More recently, Jones has engaged internal community critiques by affirming , stating in October 2025 that belief in black women's humanity requires accepting their capacity for error, in response to personal detractors claiming insider of her flaws. On high-profile cases like Sean "Diddy" Combs' allegations, she has rebuked communal defenses of accused abusers as enabling violence, positioning her stance as principled fidelity to survivors over racial , despite accusations of disloyalty to black men. These responses reflect a pattern of redirecting scrutiny toward systemic biases while occasionally conceding individual fallibility, though she often qualifies critiques as lacking grace or context when publicly aired.

Personal Life

Identity and Relationships

Feminista Jones is the online pseudonym of Michelle Taylor, an American writer and activist born on April 6, 1979, and raised in . Taylor has identified as pansexual, stating in a 2017 interview, "I'm a near-40 pansexual, divorced, Black feminist." She is a divorced mother of one son, born around 2007. No public details exist on her former spouse or current romantic partnerships beyond these self-reported facts from personal interviews and her professional biography.

Health and Retirement from Social Work

Jones retired from social work in December 2018 after 17 years specializing in mental health, poverty alleviation, homelessness, and hunger relief. Her professional background as a trauma-informed mental health practitioner involved direct client support in high-stress environments, areas prone to practitioner exhaustion given the emotional demands of addressing systemic inequities. In personal reflections, Jones has disclosed experiencing psychiatric disabilities linked to childhood by her mother's partner, physical and emotional , and resulting by age 13. These traumas contributed to long-term struggles with despair, memory suppression as a mechanism, and interpersonal challenges, which she connects to broader patterns of depression, anxiety, and PTSD among . Her , including the #YouOkSis initiative to encourage check-ins among , draws from these experiences and counters cultural expectations of . Post-retirement, Jones has described herself variably as retired or semi-retired, shifting focus to writing, , and while pursuing a Ph.D. in Africology and African American Studies. This transition coincided with intensified online harassment, doxxing, and privacy concerns, exacerbating personal strain beyond professional burnout.

Reception and Legacy

Accolades and Recognition

Feminista Jones was awarded the Black Weblog Award for Outstanding Online Activism in 2014 for her campaigns addressing issues such as and police brutality. In the same year, she was included in The Root's list of the Top 100 Black Social Influencers, recognizing her role in online advocacy for . In 2017, Philadelphia magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the city, citing her work as a , activist, and social worker focused on racial and gender justice. By 2020, Jones appeared on the Bitch Media's "Bitch 50" list, which honors global feminist contributors for their impact on discourse through writing and activism, and was also selected as one of the 76 Most Influential People in by local outlets. These recognitions primarily stem from her digital activism and authorship, including the 2019 book Reclaiming Our Space, described as critically acclaimed for analyzing Black feminist hashtag movements, though formal literary awards for the work remain undocumented in major repositories.

Broader Influence and Critiques

Feminista Jones has exerted influence within Black feminist circles primarily through digital activism, notably her 2014 launch of the #YouOKSis hashtag campaign, which aimed to combat street harassment by encouraging bystanders to check on Black women experiencing it, fostering community intervention and sparking broader conversations on gendered racial violence. The initiative gained traction on Twitter, amplifying survivor voices and contributing to awareness of how harassment disproportionately affects Black women, with Jones emphasizing victim-centered responses over generalized anti-harassment efforts. Her 2019 book, Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets, further documents the role of social media in organizing Black women, tracing hashtag-driven movements and their impact on cultural discourse, including critiques of performative allyship and calls for sustained advocacy over passive support. Jones's work has shaped discussions on intersectional by prioritizing women's experiences in online spaces, influencing subsequent around issues like police brutality via her #NMOS14 campaign in 2014, which coordinated moments of silence nationwide. However, her confrontational style on , where she directly challenges and , has drawn backlash, including coordinated trolling and campaigns targeting her for promoting what detractors label as racially exclusive . The #YouOKSis effort specifically faced hijacking attempts by anti-feminist users aiming to derail conversations with inflammatory responses, highlighting tensions between targeted advocacy and broader inclusivity debates. Jones has reported enduring years of violent threats and abuse for her feminist outspokenness, which she attributes to resistance against women disrupting patriarchal norms, though critics argue such positions exacerbate divisions within wider progressive coalitions by dismissing concepts like "" in favor of more activist-oriented terms like "co-conspirator." This pattern of opposition underscores the polarized reception of her contributions, often praised in niche communities for centering marginalized voices but contested for intensifying online antagonism.

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