Within just a month of the tragic school shooting that left 17 dead, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School had created a national movement from the usage of social media. This article puts into perspective how effective the use of social media was in how we see the March for Our Lives movement. Historically, it has frequently been young folks advocating for a more progressive society and in the 21st century, instead of being limited to sit-ins or boycotts, we can now connect with folks from all over the world in advocating for a certain cause. Check out this article to see the data of the impacts of the March For Our Lives movement.
https://www.brandwatch.com/blog/march-for-our-lives-social-media/
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 