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?"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?"Apple’s decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack that has been a feature in all its previous models has been faced with unexpected backlash, especially on social media. Users are not a fan of the new and allegedly ‘innovative’ technology that allows more space on the internal hard drive. Apple has stood by its decision to […]
Read more "The Great Airpods Debate"2016 was one of the most divisive election years in American history, and also the one most impacted by social media to date. In the end, the next U.S. president is the one who began his campaign with the biggest Twitter following, however many have used the platform to express their contempt for the president-elect. […]
Read more "Social Media Shows America’s Reaction to Trump’s Election"With the Election of 2016 coming to a close, Californians are taking to Twitter to express their thoughts about the passing of Prop 64, the legalization of recreational marijuana use for adults. There have been many hashtags surrounding the topic of the legalization of marijuana, but the most important one to track the feelings of California residents right […]
Read more "#Prop64: What do Californians think?"