In September 2013, Governor Chris Christie (R) of New Jersey was involved in a scandal that was tagged with the name #Bridgegate. This scandal, which resulted in the closing of two lanes on the George Washington Bridge, was brought back to light this year during the election, and the Twitter population was active in conversations […]
Read more "Twitter’s take on the #Bridgegate Scandal"We’ve all heard the phrase “Thanks, Obama” before. It’s often used sarcastically, and often not in the context of politics at all. That’s why it’s surprising that BET used #ThankYouObama in their promotion of a Wednesday night special celebrating the president. As with any political hashtag, there are going to be opposing sides. So while […]
Read more "Hijacking Hashtags: #ThankYouObama"The hashtag that I curated was #Starbucks. Holiday drinks are now available on their menu, along with their seasonal red cups. This year, the company decided to include thirteen different hand drawn designs to appear on these cups. Can't wait for Christmas!❄️☃️🌨🎄 #snow #christmas #winter #starbucks @Starbucks pic.twitter.com/Dt2dPEsUEw — Julia Hasch (@juliahaschb) November 12, 2016 … and […]
Read more "#Starbucks"On November 15, 2016 students from Washington DCPS peacefully marched to Pennsylvania Ave. to protest president-elect Donald Trump. Since the election a week ago, millennials have been up in arms and trying to make their voices heard in the uproar of the aftermath of the results of the election. The hashtag “#dcpswalkout” is the 2nd […]
Read more "The “#dcpswalkout” is just the beginning for this millennial revolution"Only a week after the Presidential election, people still have a lot to say about the candidates. #Trump2016 remains a trending hashtag on twitter for both supporters and those who claim he is “not my president.” Obama played his race card. Hillary played her woman card. The American people played their Trump card. And we […]
Read more "#Trump(ing) Views"Holy crap. This is Independence Ave. right now. Anti-Trump march as far as the eye can see. #DCPSwalkout pic.twitter.com/tt7K1OVvPx — Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) November 15, 2016 Proud to be a DC resident. We all came together to protest PEACEFULLY. No violence at all.✊🏿 #dcpswalkout — 👸🏾 (@xbriiiiix) November 15, 2016 so beautiful. 5k people coming […]
Read more "Blog Post 3"Are colorful, flamboyant dreadlocks on models cultural appropriation? After Marc Jacobs’s high fashion NYFW show, the Twittersphere exploded with criticism for the white designer and his white models, heads topped with piles of neon dreads. #Fashion industry won't hire #blackmodels but will slap dreads on a white girl?BYE,#MarcJacobs!https://t.co/vbvJvSmlhY#diversity #style pic.twitter.com/3HlFoCzjmI — Triston212 (@Triston212) September 19, […]
Read more "#MarcJacobs: Avant Garde or Cultural Appropriation?"Following the controversial 2016 Election, some citizens of blue California have called for the state to secede from the United States. The hashtag #CalExit has been the foundation of a huge debate on whether the 6th largest economy in the world should try to become their own state or even join Canada. On one side, Californians […]
Read more "Brexit 2.0: The #CalExit"After the Paris robbery and Kim Kardashian’s subsequent absence on social media, the Twitter world has some things to say. Guys I miss @KimKardashian on Snapchat and Instagram and everywhere! I am looking forward on her comeback! #KimKardashian #kuwtk — It's Elena (@itsqueenelena) November 6, 2016 I told yall this family has no soul… this […]
Read more "Do we miss #KimKardashian?"In light of political news, People Magazine has named the #SexiestManAlive for 2016. No, it’s not Donald J. Trump (I know, I’m shocked too. He actually won #SexistManAlive) but rather Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Everyone from Ellen DeGeneres to small town fans could not be happier for The Rock. It's not every day I get […]
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