In the last two years, “Hashtag Activism” has helped raise global awareness around pivotal social and political issues. From #BringBackOurGirls and #GamerGate to #JeSuisCharlie and #BlackLivesMatter, these rally cries from global citizens have served as a catalyst for change in some instances. However, digital activism often falls short, reducing serious issues to just words, RTs and Facebook Likes. This panel will provide tools and tactics for how to effectively use social media to move beyond the words and take action for the cause.

1. Using Social Media
to Turn Compassion
into ACTION
Photo
courtesy
of
Russ
Rowland

2. In these tumultuous
times, words can only do
so much. Learn how to
go beyond hashtags and
use social media to turn
compassion into action.
#TAKEACTION

3. #TAKEACTIONPhoto
courtesy
of
Russ
Rowland

4. How do you rise above the
noise on social media and
inspire potential followers to
take real action — donating
time, money or resources?
#TAKEACTION

5. #TAKEACTIONPhoto
courtesy
of
Russ
Rowland

6. Once your online awareness
campaign has gained
traction, how do you
translate that into spurring
policy or legislative changes?
#TAKEACTION

7. #TAKEACTIONPhoto
courtesy
of
Russ
Rowland

8. What are some ways to
combat the dark side that can
come with pushing for
global and social good, such
backlash, trolls, fatigue, and
overwhelm?
#TAKEACTION

9. If you are silent about
your pain, they’ll kill you
and sayyou enjoyed it.
- Zora Neale Hurston
#TAKEACTION

10. #TAKEACTION
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