@BERNADETTE94472 Absolutely, #BlackLivesMatter has effectively used social media to amplify voices and challenge systemic injustices. I feel that the movement's impact highlights the power of the people in driving societal change.
--often overlooked by mainstream discourse. It fosters an environment where marginalized voices can be heard, thus empowering its members to organize for social change and push back against discrimination via personal anecdotes.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights advocates for equality and protection against discrimination and violence. This hashtag represents a counterpublic by providing a platform for the trans community and its allies to share their experiences in a space that is-- #RUVirtualFA24#RutgersDCIM
@CaitlinC2041 I definitely agree! It's so frustrating so go through X especially, for it feels like 90% of replies are just bots. I miss when the internet didn't rely on soulless machines to fill empty spaces.
-personas and engage with diverse audiences, like the concept of "context collapse." It also coincides with the idea of celebrity practice, where animators use X to advocate for labor rights while maintaining an authentic connection with fans and professionals alike.
#StandwithAnimation is a movement supporting animators, advocating for better working conditions and protection from the use of AI in creative jobs. It connects with this week's readings by showing how animators use social media to manage their public-#RUVirtualFA24#RutgersDCIM
@CaitlinC2041 Halsey posting this certainly had a big impact, and I think it's wonderful she opened up about this. I love how she raises awareness, fights to destigmatize mental illnesses, and encourages struggling individuals to seek help if they need it.
This post displays hashtag activism, a way to raise awareness and support a cause online as stated by Pennington's article. By posting this with #blacklivesmatter , thousands were exposed to and enraged by this prejudiced encounter. #RUVirtualFA24#RutgersDCIM
A white couple call the police on me, a person of color, for stencilling a #BLM chalk message on my own front retaining wall. “Karen” lies and says she knows that I don’t live in my own house, because she knows the person who lives here. #blacklivesmatter
I'm Rachel Huff, and I'm a junior who is majoring in Comms and minoring in Cinema Studies and DCIM here at Rutgers! One hashtag I would love to analyze more deeply is #pride ! #RUVirtual24#RutgersDCIM
@mbwarren38 I totally agree with your statements on mental health awareness! In a digital world, it is vital to analyze and understand how online platforms can positively and negatively affect us.
@sdc166 I really like your choice of a hashtag-- digital identities are often an aspect that is overlooked, and I can't wait to see what you discover from tracking that topic!