Daisi Jo Pollard Sepulveda, a prominent figure known for her title as Miss Jamaica International 2005, modeling career, entrepreneurial ventures, and inheritance of Texas land and oil, recently made headlines for the wrongful deactivation of her Instagram account by Meta. The suspension came as a shock to Sepulveda, who had been using the platform to share empowering content on beauty, fitness, business, and her personal journey as a survivor of childhood abuse.
The incident, which occurred without prior warning, was linked to Meta’s automated algorithms misidentifying Sepulveda’s posts aimed at raising awareness about child abuse as a violation of Community Standards. This highlights a larger issue of algorithmic bias that disproportionately targets victims, particularly women, while allowing high-profile celebrities to share similar stories without repercussions.
Despite submitting an appeal on July 31, 2025, the review process for Sepulveda’s account remains ongoing. Meta’s response indicated that if found non-compliant, the account could be permanently disabled without further recourse. Sepulveda expressed her frustration, stating, “This isn’t just about losing a platform – it’s about being punished for surviving and speaking out.” She emphasized that her intention was to use Instagram as a means to connect with women globally, sharing her story to inspire healing and prevention, rather than exploit anyone.
The core issue lies in Meta’s opaque and flawed algorithmic moderation system, which relies heavily on AI to detect violations like “child exploitation.” While the intention is to protect users, these tools often struggle to differentiate between harmful content and survivor testimonies. This has led to cases like Sepulveda’s being flagged, despite her content focusing on advocacy and empowerment.
The situation mirrors that of influencer Erika Cramer, who was temporarily suspended for similar reasons, despite her content centering on mental health advocacy and personal recovery. The inconsistency in Meta’s enforcement raises questions about equity and free speech, especially when comparing the treatment of smaller influencers to high-profile celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, who openly share their experiences of abuse without facing consequences.
In response to the deactivation, Sepulveda has launched a new Instagram account to continue her mission of empowerment, entrepreneurship, and abuse awareness. She calls on Meta to overhaul its algorithms with greater human oversight and protections for survivor-led content. Supporters are encouraged to follow her new account, share their stories using #JusticeForSurvivors, and demand better policies from Meta.
As a survivor of childhood abuse, Sepulveda remains dedicated to empowering women through her platform. She urges others to join her in rebuilding a community focused on resilience, wellness, and advocacy. Through transparency and fairness, she hopes to create a space where survivors can share their stories without fear of being silenced or retraumatized.