By Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

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

By 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 the same time.

By 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.

By Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

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

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

By 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.

By 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.

By Juliana Fujii, Biola University

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

By 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.

By Reem Farhat, Fordham University

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

By 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.

By Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The actor uses social media to highlight important causes, as well as push back against people who romanticize his starring role as a sociopath.

By Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

In a world plagued by environmental carelessness, young people are exerting their power to save themselves and the future.

By Natalie Washuta, Colgate University 

So, something horrible has happened—again. How do you show support? With a hashtag, of course. Just don’t neglect to offer practical aid.

By Rae-Kwon Andrews, Saint Leo University

Critics are quick to pan slacktivism, but, in doing so, only prove its value.