Leaders


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This weeks class discussions brought up an interesting question, do movements like Black Lives Matter, have a leader. Sure they have originators of the cause, but it does not seem like they have a sole leader who decides the every movement they do. If anything, it seems like social media, or even random groups of people control the groups rallies. Whenever these rallies occur, they are generally responding to an event that has occurred. In this case, most of the time it is unfortunately the death of a young black male in some very preventable way by a policemen. These rallies, generally are marching for the right reasons, however, they blow up so large, rightfully so, because of social media. Social media allows information about these events to spread across America in seconds. Essentially, any movements, such as the Black Lives Matter, would not be anywhere as large as it is today, if it wasn't for social media. I don't believe that social media can be called the leader of the groups actions, however, I believe that it is the closest thing to it. The social media in a way, dictates the movements actions. Do you agree? Here is a link to the Black Lives Matter Twitter account.  

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  1. UnknownOctober 27, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    I totally agree with you, half of the news I encounter in my day to day life is from information I have seen on websites such as Facebook and twitter, as I am sure is the same case for many people in our generation. These social media platforms are so influential and crucial for creating any sort of push, following, and awareness. This is even evident in our last presidential election, on both sides, the candidates took to twitter to speak their minds and reach the general public.

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  2. UnknownOctober 27, 2017 at 10:58 PM

    Hey Christian! I looked at the link you provided and a few other sources to determine that they do not have a specific leader, more of a centralized group that "hypes" everyone up. The media is definitely one of their strongest tools and they utilize it very well. These unfortunate events are fuel for the public and reason to join the cause. I think it would still be large without social media but nothing like it is today. Well done!

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