Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick campaign has been the topic of many consumers’ and advertisers’ conversations throughout the past few months. Launching the campaign during the NFL season opener with a TV spot and print ad, Kaepernick can be heard saying, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything. Just Do It.” Here, the sacrifice is a […]
Read more "Blog Post 3: Nike’s #Kaepernick Ad."New information in the Paul Manafort trial revealed in the past 48 hours has again stirred up the debate surrounding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump Campaign. On Twitter, the hashtag #witchhunt, which of course was popularized by Trump himself, is used by both sides to ridicule either Mueller’s investigation, or Trump’s incessant […]
Read more "Blog Post 3: The “Witch Hunt” Grows by The Week"A 10 episode live-action #CowboyBebop series is coming to Netflix! Shinichiro Watanabe, the original anime creator, will consult and Thor: Ragnarok’s Chris Yost will write the first episode. pic.twitter.com/JA0TcqeO15 — Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) November 28, 2018 Despite reservations, random ideas for the cast. Adam Driver as Spike, has the physical presence + acting chops, Ellen […]
Read more "Blog Post 3: #CowboyBebop"Every year stars from all over the world come to perform at the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. This year Rita Ora went viral after being caught seconds off while lip syncing her single Let Me Love You during the annual parade. Her track began playing before she started which made it obvious to everyone watching […]
Read more "Lip-Sync Mishap: When The Truth Comes Out"As the glitz and glamour of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion ended, the backlash seems to still persist. Victoria’s Secret chief marketing officer, Ed Razek in an interview with Vogue discussed the company’s casting of transgender and plus size models in their fashion show: Please read this important message from Ed Razek, Chief Marketing Officer, L […]
Read more "Victoria’s Secret 2018 Fashion Show: A Hit or a Flop?"One of the major current events that sparked a great debate this fall was the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Dr. Christine Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexually assault that while the two were in high school. This accusation surfaced at a vital time in Kavanaugh’s career. The following are are a collection of tweets curated […]
Read more "#Kavanaugh vs. Female Twitter"It’s great that Ellen Pompeo said what she said. But why does everyone lose their minds and jump for joy every time a white person shows that they are a decent human? She didn’t say anything that many women of color haven’t said before. Things like this should be an expectation. https://t.co/6iPsmhdzB0 — Frederick Joseph […]
Read more "Diversity and Ellen Pompeo: A Friend or Foe?"#Blackfishing is a newly emerged Twitter controversy. Users are using this hashtag to call out white Instagram influencers for posing as black women. Many are claiming that this is yet another form of blackface. Swedish Influencer, Emma Hallberg (pictured below) was the first to be called out for altering her looks with makeup to appear […]
Read more "#Blackfishing, Social Medias New Blackface"On September 5th, 2018 Nike released their new “Just Do It” ad. This commercial was very controversial as Nike selected Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, to be the face of their campaign. Kaepernick ignited myriad protests in 2016 by taking a knee during the national anthem prior to NFL football […]
Read more "Are you team #JustDoIt or #JustBurnIt?"Should I get my kids vaccinated or not? This has always been a discussion in countries all over the world. Just recently, the debate on vaccination has been reheated. According to Reuters there has been a rising in outbreaks of measles in the EU this fall – the highest number for seven years. Experts claim […]
Read more "#vaccination – Curse or Blessing?"