2 chapters across the catalog
Ronan Farrow and the "I Am Jada" Social Media Campaign
MSNBC's Ronan Farrow promotes the #IAmJada hashtag to support a victim of cyberbullying and sexual assault. The hosts criticize this form of "slacktivism," comparing it to previous viral campaigns that they claim fail to produce substantive real-world change.
Celebrity Activism and Goodluck Jonathan's Public Image
The involvement of celebrities like Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian in Nigerian events is contrasted with the current #BringBackOurGirls hashtag activism. President Goodluck Jonathan is criticized for his perceived corruption and ineffective leadership. The "hashtag activism" trend is viewed as a way for the public to feel involved without effecting actual change.
