Hannah Gann’s racial misrepresentation was a product of the lies we tell ourselves about identity
Hannah Gann, a white Jewish woman, faced criticism for misrepresenting her racial identity on social media to gain credibility and engagement.
Gann, a white Jewish woman, thought she would gain more credibility — and more clicks on social media — if she presented as Black or Palestinian. And that’s on us.
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