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Venezuela Revolution
Year of Disruption: July 27,2017
Primary Forms:Facebook, Twitter, Newspaper and Television
Tactics: These media increased support for the revolution by allowing hundreds of people retweet or share. They also used newspapers and television to reach a broader public.
Facebook and Twitter were used to share videos and photos of victims being affected within the country. These sites allowed people within and outside Venezuela to come together to support their revolution. -
Ferguson Unrest Riots/Protests
Year of Disruption: Aug. 9, 2014- Aug. 9, 2016
Primary Forms:Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and television
Tactics: Increase visibility of possible discrimination of african americans shown by police officers. There were interviews displayed on Facebook and T.V. networks showing their effort to improving quality of african american life. Raw footage was provided on Instagram as well as live tweets during riots or rallies. -
Ethiopia Anti-Government Protest
Year of Disruption: November 2015- July 2016
Primary Forms: Facebook, Twitter and Television
Tactics: Created Facebook and Twitter page that displayed protested events and rallies. Each post showed issues,rallies and people being effected by the governments lack of respect for Ormo citizens. Twitter and Facebook had known hashtag, #Orgmoprotest that united all supporters and posts for this issue. They also had a symbol that was being used by those who were aware and supported their efforts. -
Anti-Trump/Resist Movement
Year of Disruption: June 17,2015-Present
Primary Forms: Twitter, Facebook
Tactics: Invited people to join political rallies, movement and supporters of Hillary Clinton through Facebook posts. Supporters used posters, tweets and posts to engage with audience. Created popular hashtag, #twistance to establish a grouping within both media platforms. Publishing where the rallies will be next to increase numbers at protest locations. -
May Day Rallies
Year of Disruption: May 1, 2017
Primary Forms:Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Television
Tactics: Created social media accounts as well as hashtag, #mayday for the immigrant march. The media platforms allowed the movement to document live moments to share their message. It also allowed the public to see their side of the issue and motivation.
