Maddie asks Essence to discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement has changed throughout the years and analyze its impact over the years. Essence asks Maddie to evaluate social media activism and discuss whether it helps bring about lasting social change.

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Episode’s resources and bonus material:

BLM:

• https://campaignzero.org/
• https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html
• https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/the-black-lives-matter-movement-an-origin-story/
• https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/03/14/where-is-black-lives-matter-headed
• https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/09/30/kettling-protesters-bronx/systemic-police-brutality-and-its-costs-united-states
• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/movement-slogan-rallying-cry-how-black-lives-matter-changed-america-n1252434

Social Media Activism:

• https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-second-act-of-social-media-activism
• https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/07/11/public-attitudes-toward-political-engagement-on-social-media/