Meghan on ‘toxicity’ of social media: We have forgotten about our humanityBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentThe Duchess of Sussex said we have lost our sense of humanity on social media, as she recalled the “cruel” comments aimed at her while she was pregnant with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Meghan led a keynote speech on International Women’s Day titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On And Off The Screen, alongside speakers including US actress Brooke Shields. During the annual SXSW Conference, Meghan, 42, said that even though social media sites are “making dollars, it doesn’t make sense”, emphasising the “negative effect” on mental health and physical safety. In an earlier session, Modern Family star Julie Bowen said that the Duke of Sussex was also at the event in Austin, Texas. The keynote speech was presented by Meghan and Harry’s The Archewell Foundation and The 19th, the national non-profit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy.

Source: Irish Independent March 09, 2024 22:42 UTC