Diversity and Ellen Pompeo: A Friend or Foe?

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 […]

#Blackfishing, Social Medias New Blackface

#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 […]

Are you team #JustDoIt or #JustBurnIt?

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 […]

#vaccination – Curse or Blessing?

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 […]

#Stayinmylane #Stayinyourlane

On November 7, 2018 the NRA made a very poor decision to tweet that doctors should stay in their lane when it comes to talking about gun control. Usually when topics of gun control come up there is normally sides taken in support of the issue and sides taken against the issue. This tweet however […]

How the HQ2 decision of Amazon got received on Twitter

In November of 2018, Amazon announced its decision on where their new headquarters should be located. Many cities were having talks with the company that finally decided to split its second headquarters between New York City and Arlington, Virginia. My research on the hashtag #hq2 in tweets with high engagement brought up several issues that […]

Why the #Juul is bad news

Whether it because it’s the new fad or because it’s all over the news, the Juul is all anyone is talking about these days. But is it harmful or helpful? The answer is complicated. It’s helpful when used properly, AKA as an alternative to those who are addicted to cigarettes and is not helpful when […]

#MeToo Continues The Fight

The following Tweets depict the constant conversation still surrounding the viral hashtag “#MeToo,” originating from the Me Too Movement started in 2006. To put an end to sexual violence and give women a platform to share their stories, speak their truth, and advocate for others in the same situation that may not have the courage […]

Down, Set, HATE!

On November 19th, the Kansas City Chiefs squared off against the Los Angeles Rams in what some would say was the best NFL football game of all time. As both teams combined for a total of 105 points in a Rams victory, football accounts and fans jumped on Twitter to express their feelings on this […]

Divided Hashtags for a Divided Country

How convienient to forget….or be hypocritical….#BorderShutdown #MexicoBorder #TearGassingChildren Obama Administration Deported Record 1.5 Million People https://t.co/iWynV5wXHi — DRD22 🌹 (@DawnDrd22) November 27, 2018 honestly it's disgusting how medias are using these kids to defend the migrants. the fault is on both sides. #migrants #MigrantCaravan #trump #MexicanBorder #Mexico #mexicoborder — anis jerbi art (@anis_jerbi_art) November 27, […]

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