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“Intersectionality is not just about the identities we hold—it’s about how those identities interact with systems of power and oppression.”

This stood out to me because it perfectly frames why online conversations about race, gender, and class can’t be separated, they overlap in ways that shape real-world inequality and digital discourse.

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The Double-Edged Sword of Online Activism

Online activism has changed the way people get involved in social movements. Instead of needing to physically attend rallies or meetings, people can now join conversations, share petitions, and donate to causes all from their phones. This accessibility is one of its biggest strengths. It allows voices from all over the world to connect, collaborate, and support movements in real time.

But the same things that make online activism powerful can also make it fragile. Trends can fade quickly, attention spans are short, and important causes risk being reduced to hashtags that disappear when the next viral moment takes over. Without consistent offline action, some campaigns lose momentum before achieving real change.

The challenge for our generation is to use social media as a launchpad rather than a finish line. Sharing a post or hashtag is a start, but it’s only the first step in making a lasting impact.

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In this powerful video, members of Black, queer, gay, and trans communities discuss how the concept of intersectionality can be used to ensure everyone has a seat at the table within media spaces. It emphasizes how overlapping identities must be recognized, not just as diversity tokens but as essential perspectives that drive richer storytelling and more inclusive discourse. This directly connects with this week’s readings about how identity plays out in social media, activism, and power dynamics.

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Hashtags are more than words, they’re rallying points. From #BlackLivesMatter to #LatinoTwitter, these tags bring people together, mobilize movements, and push stories into the mainstream.

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This powerful piece from Time shows how social media can amplify identity-based political backlash. Following Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC, coordinated Islamophobic content surged online, blending religious prejudice with ideological attacks. It reveals how online platforms can become battlegrounds for intersecting forms of bigotry, echoing themes of identity, power, and digital representation from this week's readings.