Our Screens, Our Rules

In this episode of Black Liberation.Tech, we dive into three powerful and practical interactive activities designed for girls and their mothers, guardians, or mentors. These hands-on challenges—Social Media Safety Audit & Edit Challenge, Spot the Scam & Secure the Bag, and AI in My Space: Safe, Smart, and Respectful Use—are all about building safer digital habits, smarter tech boundaries, and stronger relationships through reflection and action. Whether you're editing a photo to protect your privacy, spotting the signs of a scam, or crafting respectful prompts for ChatGPT, these lessons empower you to take charge of your digital world. Tune in, learn, reflect, and take these lessons home—literally. Your fridge might thank you.Highlights from this episode:🔍 Lesson 1: Social Media Safety Audit & Edit Challenge Learn how to spot Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in photos and videos on your social media, then edit, blur, crop, or cover it up to protect your privacy.💸 Lesson 2: Spot the Scam & Secure the Bag Explore fraud prevention tools and strategies for using apps like CashApp, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. You’ll reflect on real-world examples and clean up your digital finance habits.🤖 Lesson 3: AI in My Space: Safe, Smart, and Respectful Use Discover how to ask generative AI tools safe questions, recognize risky prompts, and create your own AI safety poster for home display. Build a better relationship with the tech tools in your life.Who should listen: ✔️ Middle & high school girls ✔️ Mothers, guardians, mentors ✔️ Educators and community leaders ✔️ Anyone committed to digital literacy, safety, and empowermentTakeaway Tools: 🎨 Printable activities 💬 Guided reflection prompts 📱 Real-world application through your own phone, apps, and online presence💭 Reflective QuestionsUse these during or after the episode to deepen your understanding:When was the last time you reviewed your social media for privacy risks? What surprised you?What are some new habits you’ve learned that could help you avoid scams?How do you decide what’s “too much” to share online?What safety rule stood out to you when thinking about using AI platforms?What did you and your mother/mentor learn about each other during these activities?What’s one change you’ll make this week to improve your digital well-being?If you could teach someone younger one lesson from today, what would it be and why?