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George Floyd Protests / Black Lives Matter
Conflict: Murder of George Floyd is recorded and posted to Twitter and Instagram
Platforms Used:
-TikTok
-Twitter
-Instagram
-Facebook
Social Media Tactics:
-#BLM or #BlackLivesMatter started trending along with #Icantbreathe
-Black Squares posted in solidarity of George Floyd
-Infographics and educational videos surrounding race are posted
-Protests are coordinated and posted online -
Jan. 6 Insurrection
Conflict: Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol following Trump's loss Platforms Used:
-Facebook
-Twitter
-TikTok
-Instagram
-YouTube Social Media Tactics:
-Misinformation spread of election
-Live video updates of insurrection
-Consipiracy theories spread -
Roe v. Wade Overturn
Conflict: U.S. Supreme Court overturns abortion rights Platforms Used:
-Instagram
-TikTok
-Twitter Social Media Tactics:
Legal updates posted from TikTok
Protests are shown and organized
Abortion gofundme
People sharing their lived experiences with abortion
Hashtags trending: #RoevWade, #MyBodyMyChoice -
Maui Wildfires
Conflict: Wildfires destroy major part of Maui displacing and separating residents Platforms Used:
-Instagram
-TikTok
-GoFundMe Social Media Tactics:
-Fundraising for displaced families
-Updates and safety resources are shared
-Criticism of celebrity and government response
-Explanation of Hawaiian culture circulates -
Blockout Movement
Conflict: Online movement encouraging users to block celebrities and influencers who stayed silent during Israel's genocide on Palestine Platforms used:
-Instagram
-Tiktok Tactics:
-Tiktoks encouraging people to block celebrities and stop giving them attention, money, streams etc.
-Hashtags circulate of #Blockout2024 and #CelebrityBlocklist
-People sharing their celebrity blocklist online