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One significant thing that I learned more about has to be just how essential Twitter was for the initiation of the actual Black Lives Matter hashtag. it was very interesting to see the several moments sprinkled in throughout the "Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement" video. Not only were people getting coverage to the hashtags, but in a couple cases we also saw how if a black person was murdered and someone witnessed it or heard gunshots the first thing people would do is run and post about it on Twitter. It forced me to continue to think about the way we treat Black Death. It definitely is useful to share the information and stories of these victims online so that more people can understand just how frequently this happens, but when we go as far as to posting the videos and pictures of black bodies, it does a number of things to us. For starters, it obviously desensitizes us the more we see it and in doing so it normalizes it and we develop surface level and artificial empathy. With that, I defiantly feel that the usage of media in these situations obviously plays a huge role, but sometimes I wonder is that role too big?

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One thing that these viewings expressed for me is the way that media can both help and hinder a movement. During the Ferguson protests, as the documentary displayed, the use of social media accelerated the rate of activism, allowing people to organize in new, innovative ways, and allowing individuals who weren't physically present to work in solidarity with protestors (like activists coaching protestors on how to deal with tear gas via social media). The Hell You Talmbout video is another example of how the use of media can be a powerful tool for advancing BLM's cause. However, the documentary also showed how conservative media outlets like Fox News painted BLM as an anti-white hate group, which fueled opposition to the movement. Thus, as much as media can be used to the advantage of a movement, it can also be used as a weapon against it.

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One of the most significant things I learned about the Movement for Black Lives is how the media can exemplify different perspectives for better and worse. I believe the recordings of the police brutality caught on camera were vital in reaching different communities who wouldn’t be aware of the true extent of police brutality faced by the Black community. In addition, the different pictures from protests portray powerful moments from the movement and help spread the reach of the movement. And then, on the other hand, there are news outlets such as Fox News that present a single story to its broad audience. For instance, the reporter from the Stay Woke documentary was reporting a single story that focused on the riots rather than the purpose of the movement. Hence, the visual media plays a vital role in portraying the movement.

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I think the most significant thing I learned about the M4BL in this week's readings is that, because it is a youth movement, the people apart of the movement are going to do what they think is the best way to fight for justice, and they don't care what people are going to say. The Stay Woke documentary emphasized how this movement is deeply emotional, and people are going to act on those emotions. There was so much pushback against the rioting that took place as part of the movement. Media outlets tried to taint the movement, tried to paint the people as a dangerous hate group. Well-respected activist Al Sharpton turned his cheek on them because he thought their way of getting justice was dishonorable. But did they listen? No. They kept rioting. They let their outrage out. It reflects how youth movements, above all else, are resilient. They don't take "no" for an answer, and they certainly don't take "stop" for one either. It was really powerful to see that, when everyone else was against them, they kept on.

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In the documentary, Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement, there was a scene where a Black activist argues with fox commentator. Their argument was about the reporter's presence and it being momentary not movement worthy. The role of the media is very important to the M4BL because audiences beyond those who use social media need to hear the movement's goals. The newsman was surprised because argument was valid and articulate. Following that encounter, the activist made a comment about texting father, to express his distain for media and actions. The sequential scenes are important because they refute the stereotype that Black communities are broken.  These scenes really made me reflect on the role of media.

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I learned how transformative social media and modern technology has been for the M4BL. Before technology was as prevalent, people would hear about police brutality but there was never tangible evidence. Now, as conflicts between black people and the police have become videotaped (originating with the Eric Garner video), the M4BL has gained power and a bigger following. Atrocities caught on camera have also rallied people across the world to fight against racial injustice, as videos travel so quickly across social media. It's so interesting to think that the M4BL would not exist in the same capacity without phones and cameras, as people are brought together through the internet and incidents of violence against black people are recorded.

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A significant aspect of the M4BL that I learned from this week's viewing was the influence of video footage on nationwide outrage. The riots and protests that I saw in "Stay Woke" are direct responses to the systematic murders that are caught on tape as they are occurring. One would imagine that a murder caught on tape would result in an indictment or accountability, but the justice system disappoints time and time again. The anger in the streets is completely justified when you consider the psychological trauma wreaked on black people in America by the publicizing of the deaths of innocent citizens who look like them. From the outside looking in, I would be terrified, and a common response to fear is anger. The media's inability to understand the anger in the streets is a direct reflection of their inability to place themselves in black American's shoes.

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I learned this week just how important it is that people utilize their platforms in order to spread a message. From Jesse Williams to John Legend using their fame to speak up about BLM to everyday people using their access to social media to show support, it's important that people use their own abilities in order to reach out. I was especially inspired by the "Hell You Talmbout" video that showed a group of people using their musical talents to share a really impactful message about the injustices present in America today.

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With youth activism on the rise, I never realized there could be a conflict between youth activists and older generations of activists. The "Stay Woke" film shed light on the idea that youth activists didn't want older civil rights activists taking what they had created, meaning that the protests were spaced created by the young people in the streets. They were making signs and leading the chants, not the older generations. This adds another layer to the movement as it relates to the integration of all generations into activism today and the appeasement of all generations within activism. I was under the misconception that youth activists would be grateful for being joined by older activists with more experience but now I am understanding that they see it as a "takeover." This is the movement of young people.

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Paulina Hernandez talks about growing up in North Carolina with the support from the black southern community. She talks about trying to get her learners permit when she was 15 and being told she had the incorrect paperwork. The DMV is one of the least efficient agencies in the country and is predominantly staffed by black people. Paulina feels this is intentional. She feels that the white higher up people in charge are trying to turn people against black communities. This was so interesting to me because I have never thought of it this way. I think DMVs being slow is a nation wide thing, but growing up in the south, black women are the majority of workers that make up the DMV. They have to turn people away daily who have incorrect paperwork. On top of that there are only 3 people working a DMV where hundreds of people come a day. These black women are hired to do the dirty work of the DMV. I would hope that if someone was turned away from the DMV they would not assume all black women are mean and against them. They are just put in place to do their jobs and unfortunately they have to upset some people along the way. I just thought this idea from Paulina Hernandez was so interesting.

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It was interesting to learn more about the conflict between older civil rights leaders and young BLM activists. Despite fighting for the same freedoms, each group seems to hold some sort of resentment towards the other. Seeing BLM activists yell at former civil rights leaders was not only shocking but extremely informative. There is clear disconnect between the two groups. The sense of superiority that civil rights leaders have conflicts with the desire for independence that BLM activists embody. BLM activists refused to defer to the civil rights leaders that attempted to control the narrative. This goes to show that even within Black America, a clear divide exists.

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"Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement" film was the radicalization of the Black Lives Matter Movement by the media outlets, and specifically Fox News. The news used its power to demonize the protesters and reduce them to "nonsense" by creating and highlighting a false narrative about the intentions of the movement. The movement narrative was to hold police accountable not hurt them. The youths used social media to spread the movement, its invite to participation, and narrative of a call to basic human rights for black people in America while traditional forms of media, evidently older generations, tried to use their larger and probably greater respected platforms to tear down these new ideas. When media does not have a leader to target, an entire movement gets belittled to find an angle.

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The Tunisian Youth Revolution shows us how powerful Youth activists can be. The youth activists connecting with the cyber activists made their revolution international. The government could not keep what was happening within their boarders. The Tunisian youth activists show us the power of technology. -Maddy 

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The Tunisian Youth Revolution shows us how powerful Youth activists can be. The youth activists connecting with the cyber activists made their revolution international. The government could not keep what was happening within their boarders. The Tunisian youth activists show us the power of technology. -Maddy 

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Something important about the Tunisian Youth Movement is the response it elicited from a plethora of nations. Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Senegal, Spain, Chile, the UK, Greece, Portugal, and even the US held protests. It is so important to note that despite the differences in these nations economically and demographically, everyone was part of the right for reform in politics and employment. This fact connects nations globally and I'd like to think creates empathy and union internally. Obviously, it's crucial to recognize that this chain reaction is a result of young people using their voices and taking a stand.

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The Tunisian Youth Revolution portrays the power of Youth Activism in a very powerful degree. What I found to be exceptional was the connection between youth activist in person and through the cyber activists. For instance, the author talks about having local research assistants who were in contact with local youth networks such as the universities, cyber activist groups and the maison de jeunes and this portays a great sense of community within youth activists.

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I think something very incredible about the youth movements in Tunisia is the refusal to vote in the elections due to the politicians focus on polarizing identity politics (secularism vs. Islamism). The youth cared about individual liberties, economic hardship, and political repression. They gathered from different sectors of life to contribute to breaking down the regime. I also loved that they used their knowledge of the Internet to be smarter than the older generation during their uprising.

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Youth activists are fearless. The way in which the youth in Tunisia so boldly fought for what they believe in reminds me of the 2020 BLM protests. Also, it was extremely reassuring to read about how people across all social classes united in Tunisia under one cause. We are stronger together and that seems to be proven every day.

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I think the initial alliance between the urban middle-class Tunisian youths and the young unemployed Tunisian protestors was an important advantage from the start. Each group had different backgrounds, experiences, and methods of resistance that, when combined, are what made their movement so effective. This is true of the other groups that they involved, like the lawyers and Anonymous. I also think their use of social media is what gained them the most recognition, which was effective in garnering news attention that political leaders would see.

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I found it extremely heartwarming to see that they mentioned that the urban middle class youth and young unemployed protestors came together in light of this movement. Often times we see some sort of separation in movements because we may not agree on every single detail within the movement, but to know that they were able to put their differences aside and work progressively to pursue tangible activism (such as challenging the police, publicizing the abuse and son on) was very amazing to me.

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Having lawyers in the streets, while protesting reminds me of my experience this summer in BLM protests. I vividly remember there being slips of paper handed out with local lawyers and resources if brutalized or arrested. A very important aspect of the Tunisian youth movement was that youths reached out to all classes and genders. They compelled people from all walks of life to join them in their fight. Because at the endow the day it was everyone's fight!

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The role of technology and “cyber activism” in shaping the success of the Tunisian youth movements is very significant, including the involvement of the Anonymous hackers. It seems that youth activists have a unique ability to harness and utilize the power of the internet to support their movements.

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I thought it was extremely interesting the way the movement involved alliances between so many different kinds of people (lawyers, unemployed youths, members of the lower middle class), and I was disappointed by the newly forming government's response to the issues that caused the riot in the first place. Instead of working towards solving the issues, they based the parties on religious identity and ignored the actions of the youth movement.

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Ali Bouazizi stands by the memorial for his cousin Mohamed Bouazizi

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Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia in December 2010: Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation sets off youth protests against police violence, unemployment, and a lack of representation in government. Share the specifics that you think are most important about the Tunisian youth movement -- the more specific your examples, the better!