Disruption Timeline

  • Black Lives Matter Protests

    Black Lives Matter Protests
    Instagram, Twitter, Facebook were used for organizing and spreading awareness. Started a trend of Blacking out their social media feeds. People would post a picture of a black screen to spread awareness.
  • 2020 U.S. Election & The “Stop the Steal” Movement

    2020 U.S. Election & The “Stop the Steal” Movement
    Tactics such as, Misinformation campaigns, viral hashtags (#StopTheSteal), mass mobilization, echo chambers were all used on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube. This disruption reshaped digital political engagement, influencing platform policies, legal debates on social media regulation
  • Capital Riot

    Capital Riot
    Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok all played roles in spreading misinformation
  • #MeToo Movement Resurgence

    #MeToo Movement Resurgence
    Discussions arose centered around workplace harassment. Found mostly on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram!
  • Israel-Palestine Social Media Warfare

    Israel-Palestine Social Media Warfare
    Instagram, TikTok, and X used for activism, disinformation, and awareness about the situation on Israel and Palestein.