Remember to P.A.C.K. for Racially Inclusive Content Strategy An Infographic and Call to Action

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Sara Doan
Cristy Kennedy

Abstract

The included infographic describes P.A.C.K, guidelines that are a starting point for creating public health tweets that better meet the needs of African American users:
• Provide inclusive charts;
• Avoid poor timing;
• Communicate to individuals; and
• Know your potential biases.

Article Details

Section
Infographic (Online Only)
Author Biography

Cristy Kennedy, Kennesaw State University

Cristy Kennedy is an Interactive Design Major and Student Researcher in the Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design at Kennesaw State University.

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