social media activism

in article about death of Shanquella Robinson, illustration of two children on a swingset

The Death of Shanquella Robinson Makes You Ask: Are Your Friends Truly Your Friends?

After this vacation went very wrong, many have reason to fear their so-called "friends." …

December 12, 2022

in article about lgbtq+ safe space accounts, an illustration of someone looking at their phone

LGBTQ+ ‘Safe Space’ Accounts Are Good Resources For Exploring Identity

Social media isn't always detrimental. It can actually be a really good place for individuals to learn more about themselves.…

January 2, 2022

Linktree Is Modifying Your Online Identity One Link at a Time

Study Breaks Staff

This popular website tool has not only become a critical hub for information regarding social justice topics but also serves to promote small businesses — while perhaps altering the conception of our digital selves at…

July 10, 2021

A series of instagram posts covered with a black bar and symbols of crossed out eyes.

What’s the Deal With All the Censorship on Instagram?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

The platform and its parent company, Facebook, have come under fire after users reported the removal of posts regarding hot-button issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID-19 misinformation.…

June 16, 2021

Dressember. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Dressember Is the Fashionable Fight Against Human Trafficking

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Wear your best dresses and ties for the entire month of December to advocate for a critical cause.…

December 20, 2020

How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.…

October 30, 2020

Illustration of a person holding a small business for an article about supporting small businesses.

5 Ways To Support Your Friends’ Small Businesses

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.…

October 26, 2020

Cancel Culture and Call Out Culture Are Not the Same

Emma T., UC Berkeley

It's important to hold people with platforms accountable, but there is a critical difference between shutting them down and educating them.…

July 27, 2020

Rachel Cargle Takes No Prisoners With Her Anti-Racism Education

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The Black activist teaches aspiring allies the art of confrontation and the need to overcome comfort to achieve change.…

July 9, 2020

In an article about Instagram accounts, a photo of a phone atop a laptop and next to some earbuds

10 Instagram Accounts To Follow That Center Black Voices and Issues

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Keep your feed filled with content about the Black Lives Matter movement, and see the impact and value of Black creators.…

June 22, 2020

In an article about performative activism, an illustration of a man and a woman with masks and blacked-out speech bubbles

Companies Are Being Called Out for Performative Activism

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Many brands are posting in support of Black Lives Matter, while hiding their own racist practices.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about the power of social media art, an illustration of a group of artists protesting

Social Media Art Is Spreading Awareness for Black Lives Matter

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Amidst recent injustices and unrest, Instagram illustrators are using their works to support activists and to call attention to Black victims of racist violence.…

June 15, 2020