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Disruption Timeline for COMM 3120

  • #MeToo gained recognition in 2017

    #MeToo gained recognition in 2017

    Tarana began using the phrase "Me Too" in 2006 to raise awareness of women who had been abused. Eleven years later, it found global recognition after a viral tweet by actress Alyssa Milano. Milano was one of the women who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. Twitter is the main social media form being used. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53269751
  • Black Lives Matter

    Black Lives Matter

    Started in 2013 in response to the death of Trayvon Martin, they use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and their 3 main social media platforms. #blacklivesmatter, for more info you can go here https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/
  • #LightTheWorld

    #LightTheWorld

    A global effort to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and encourage people to serve others during the Christmas season is being launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-launches-light-the-world-christmas-initiative Youtube, Facebook and Twitter being used as the main platforms, but I have seen this initiative on Instagram as well. Text LIGHT to 71234 is also being used.
  • More Than A Vote

    More Than A Vote

    BLACK ATHLETES AND ARTISTS WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT SYSTEMIC RACISM, AND EDUCATE, ENERGIZE, AND PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY. https://www.morethanavote.org/who-we-are/ Social Media Platforms used- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email, TikTok
  • #StopAsianHate

    #StopAsianHate

    Due to the rise of hate crimes against Asian, #StopAsianHate was created to bring awareness. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are being used for social media. Groups like AAPI we're created to continue to help raise awareness. https://stopaapihate.org/