In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, which was captured on video and resonated internationally through the means of social media... videos and photos (especially taken on mobile devices) are now being used by activists to help shed light on these injustices, monitor police brutality, and showcase xenophobic experiences. The graphic video of George Floyd sparked mass social action and raised a powerful international movement to fight systemic racism in North America.
Videos capturing these horrific events are primarily used to help provide proof and visibility to these injustices, and to hold individuals accountable for their grave actions, and highlight these corrupt systems.
I agree that these videos are effective in providing evidence; but can they be further monitored on the internet, or perhaps refrained from being shared to millions of timelines and feeds?
Is there another way to promote and spread awareness without causing psychological trauma to marginalized groups?
As we support one another during these difficult times, we need to find other means of sharing lived experiences and truths without the exploitation of black trauma and deaths on social media. We need to acknowledge the repercussions of marginalized groups relieving that same trauma and be more mindful to create safer spaces online.
