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    Facebook Bans White Nationalism And Separatism Content From Its Platforms

    The company says such content is linked to white supremacy and organized hate groups. Users who search for terms related to white supremacy will be directed to an anti-hate site.
    by Sasha Ingber Mar 27, 2019 2 minutes
    Facebook announced Wednesday that it will ban white nationalism and separatism content starting next week. "It's clear that these concepts are deeply linked to organized hate groups<strong> </strong>and have no place on our services," it said.

    Facebook announced Wednesday that it intends to ban content that glorifies white nationalism and separatism, a major policy shift that will begin next week.

    "It's clear that these concepts are deeply linked to organized hate groups and have no place on our services," the company said in a statement.

    Facebook had already

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