We are excited to announce Normani Kordei of all-girl supergroup Fifth Harmony as our newest official ambassador.
Normani joins a number of public figures, such as TikTok star Holly H and Hollywood actress Garcelle Beauvais, in support of our mission for a kinder, more inclusive internet. In her new role, she will be raising awareness of the impact that serious online abuse such as racism, religion, and gender-based hate can have on intended targets and bystanders while empowering people to be proud of who they are.
Everybody at Cybersmile is delighted to welcome Normani as our official ambassador. To have somebody with real-life experience of the damage online abuse can do combined with a determination to make a difference makes her involvement a dream come true for us. We're all very excited to start working together.
Scott Freeman, CEO, The Cybersmile Foundation
Normani's decision to commit to the role follows a period of shocking racial abuse that she received on various social media platforms, prompting her to take a break from Twitter and to stop and block all comments and DMs on her Instagram.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of abuse and negativity online. By working with Cybersmile, I want to raise awareness of the support that is available to people affected while playing my part in contributing to a kinder and more positive internet for everybody. I am making this announcement on my Twitter as a statement to never let anyone run you away! No one has the right to make where you go or what you do uncomfortable. It's important to stand up to all forms of bullying, and it's even more important for those who are around you to be just as courageous and stand with you! Together, we can put an end to the hate and promote only positivity and love #POSITIVITY.
Normani Kordei, Cybersmile Ambassador
Determined to use her personal experiences to help and inspire others, Normani will be integral to further developing our global diversity and inclusion initiatives.