
Recording police brutality: how technology is driving the new civil rights movement
The Vergecast
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Social Media's Role in Exposing Police Brutality
This chapter examines how Twitter and Facebook serve distinct roles in sharing videos of police brutality, highlighting the national versus local impact of each platform. It delves into the transformative effect of smartphones and social media on awareness and mobilization, using specific incidents to illustrate the challenges and polarization in online narratives.
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