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The March For Our Lives
The March For Our Lives started after a gunman entered a high school in Florida that killed and injured many people. Social media was used to organize the main march and protest that was in hopes to end gun violence. Social media was also used to share information about the shooting and how to support the community after.
The forms of social media that were used were Twitter and Instagram. -
#ClimateChange
This hashtag was used to spread the word and educate others about climate change. People would get protests set up and rally people through social media to join.
The forms of social media that were often used were Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. -
Covid-19
The Covid-19 Pandemic got a lot of people talking on social media. People shared stories of them contracting the disease, education on the disease and social distancing, and information on vaccines.
The forms of social media that were often used were TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. -
Black Lives Matter (BLM Movement)
After George Floyd was killed by a police officer, the BLM movement swung into full force. People shared stories, organized protests, shared recent news and educated others.
The form of social media that was often used was Twitter. Other forms included TikTok and Instagram. -
Russian Invasion on Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, people used social media to share support for Ukraine. There were fundraisers and things shared on ways to help the citizens of Ukraine.
The forms of social media were Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.