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#MeToo
Although it has been around since 2006 - The #metoo movement allowed individuals to share their stories of sexual assault. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter were used as the central platforms where others could show their support and solidarity for victims of sexual assault. -
#FreeHongKong
Twitter campaigns were used to bring awareness to the issue of the Hong Kong government proposing extradition to jurisdictions to areas outside of Hong Kong. -
#blacklivesmatter
Going viral in 2020 with the death of George Floyd, #blacklivesmatter is a movement to bring awareness to the discrimination against African Americans around the world. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit allow for users to share experiences of racial injustice and inequality. -
#StoptheSteal
With no evidence of voter or election fraud, the #StoptheSteal movement was created in an effort to devalue the United States democratic system. Unfortunately, this movement was pushed across the county with the help Facebook and Twitter and continues to be pressed in the present day without any form of evidence. -
#FreeBritney
What started as a podcast, the #FreeBritney movement gained popularity after a documentary was aired on Hulu exploring the singers left up till this point. Fans of Britney Spears use Instagram and Twitter to bring awareness to what is going on in her life and try to get others to join their cause.