Alt text is a short description added to an image on a website. It helps people who can’t see the image, like those using screen readers, understand what the image shows. It also appears if the image doesn’t load properly.

Provides descriptive content for visually impaired users, but can lack depth or context, especially regarding cultural elements. A more intersectional approach would involve richer, community-informed alt text that captures the complexity of images, allowing for deeper engagement with the visual content.