This chapter explores the relationship between social media and police repression in shaping mass protests, discussing the role of viral images in exposing the violence of the system while cautioning against fetishizing the forces of repression. It also touches on the historical significance of police brutality in sparking movements like the Black Panther Party and highlights the need to address broader issues of incarceration and deep structural inequalities.
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