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First-of-Its-Kind Study Analyzes Digital Mourning Practices of Gang-Affiliated Youth
A study led by Prof. Desmond Patton explores how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss.
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