Disruption Timeline

  • Black Lives Matter Movement

    Black Lives Matter Movement

    Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok used for awareness and protests. Activists used the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter to share videos, personal stories, and protest updates- to gain attention
  • Myanmar Coup Protests

    Myanmar Coup Protests

    Facebook and Twitter was used for coordinating and documentation. Protesters used social media to coordinate demonstrations, and share live updates to try and expose government violence
  • Iran “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement

    Iran “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement

    Instagram and TikTok used for global unity. Hashtags like #MahsaAmini and #WomanLifeFreedom went viral, which helped spread the message globally
  • French Pension Reform Protests

    French Pension Reform Protests

    Twitter and TikTok used for organizing strikes. Hashtags like #ReformeDesRetraites helped unify online discussions, while YouTube videos documented the marches
  • Climate Youth Strikes / Fridays for Future

    Climate Youth Strikes / Fridays for Future

    Instagram and YouTube used for rallying. The #FridaysForFuture hashtag became a global voice for rallying. Instagram posts and TikTok videos helped show protest signs and what they were saying was eco-friendly challenges