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COVID-19 Pandemic
With in-house mandates across the world, social media experienced an expected boom. Topics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic became the forefront of social media sites. Experiences with lockdown or sickness along with opinions about government protocols, vaccinations, and social distancing dominated the internet. -
Black Lives Matter
Social media fed the Black Lives Matter movement with the death of George Floyd on all platforms. Profile frames and black profile pictures flooded the media. Social media events, podcasts, videos, and opinionated posts fueled the movement until August 2020. -
Taliban Return to Power
With the Taliban returning to power, concerns surrounding trapped US citizens as well as refugees swept social media. Stories and photos fueled anger towards recently elected Joe Biden, as well as the US military. -
The Russo-Ukrainian War
Due to its involvement with social media, the Russo-Ukrainian War was dubbed one of the most "meticulously documented" wars. Rumors and false information as well as support flooded the media. Military, government leaders, celebrities, and citizens involved in the war posted propaganda across different media sites. -
2024 US Election
Social media has largely impacted the political environment in recent years. With various political figures and polarized opinions, misinformation surrounding the proposed winners and potential repercussions was widespread.