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Roles Of Social Media In The Black Lives Matter Movement During Covid-19, Reilly E. Olson
Roles Of Social Media In The Black Lives Matter Movement During Covid-19, Reilly E. Olson
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By definition social movements reflect unique times in history. To fully grasp the implications of a movement the social and political climate that induce them must be understood. An intersectional model should be used when framing and studying the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, a modern descendant of both the NAACP and Civil Rights movement. From its inception, BLM has utilized social media as an important tool by coining #BlackLivesMatter, a hashtag that frequently comes to life offline as BLM organizers use it as a call for action and mobilization. The accessibility of social media made its role in the …
1968-2018: 50 Years Of Athlete Activism In America, Randall Norman
1968-2018: 50 Years Of Athlete Activism In America, Randall Norman
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The purpose of this project is to explore the history of athlete activism in America, as well as understand similarities and differences of race, gender, and time period as it pertains to athletes speaking out about social or political causes.