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In 2020 after multiple largely covered issues regarding black people being ruthlessly killed, millions of users came together on TikTok and Instagram to make a stand. The hashtag #blackouttuesday became widespread and gained traction as millions avoided using social media except to post a black picture in solidarity. Protest footage was consistently uploaded. -
In 2021, youth used primarily TikTok to mobilize protests against the government. Trending audio was used alongside Harry Potter characters to satirize the government. Protestors dressed in school robes. -
Real footage began to surface on TikTok to spread the news of Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Soldiers posted content on the battlefield which created a sense of urgency to act and sympathy for those involved. Refugees began posting as well, showcasing their experience, their homes and their flee to safer territory. -
With Tiktok, Reddit, and X being the main platforms, Gen Z came together to protest the rapid mobilization of ICE agents in communities with high immigrant populations. Using coded language to bypass algorithms, protestors spoke about a "music festival" in the streets of LA. Footage of protests spread across TikTok. -
After a social media ban began in Nepal, Gen Z took to the streets to protest the digital silencing. Tiktok, Facebook, Whatsapp were all used to spread the message, with #NepoKids uniting the cause.