How Does Social Media Affect The Civil Rights Movement

Throughout history the importance of civil rights has increased significantly. The right to have equal political and social freedom impacts an individual’s life drastically. This is commonly known as an individual’s civil right. The manner in which the media was used during the 1960’s civil rights movement in comparison to the use of the media today by the Black Lives Matter movement differs in some aspects while others remained the same. A lobbyist can best be defined as someone hired to push for legislation that would benefit their employer. They do this by presenting various pieces of information to policy makers. The information provided by lobbyist is important and many different types groups monitor their findings. Social movements and interest groups play a significant role in American society.
According to “Social Media Helps Black Lives Matter” by Bijan Stephen the use of media by the Black Lives Movement demonstrated numerous similarities with the civil rights movement of the 1960’s. One similarity includes the use of video to combat the inequalities of civil rights. The videos usually portrayed events of abuse and inequality and held a lasting impression on individuals who viewed it. This allowed the public to gain access to a primary source of information where they witnessed inequality directly instead of hearing about it. Both movements also used multiple platforms to advocate their message. The 1960’s civil rights movement used the television as well as WATS reports which were mailed to the media and civil rights organization