Social Media Connections
Gen Z is using social media as a powerful tool for education and awareness, often turning platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) into spaces for activism, storytelling, and learning. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z doesn’t just consume content — they create it to inform, challenge, and inspire others. Whether it’s sharing infographics, personal stories, or breaking down complex topics into short videos, this generation is reshaping how people engage with social justice, history, and current events. Below are some links to social media posts we thought were especially relevant to our class, showing how Gen Z uses these platforms to make education more accessible and engaging.
TikTok Videos
Photos Taken in the American South
Fox News’ Greg Gutfield ‘Reclaiming’ Nazi
Police Officer smashing window and punching Florida man William McNeil Jr
TikToker’s Satirical Take on Infamous Jubilee ‘Debates’
TikToker stevoclub’s Response to Claim About Contemporary Racism
Clip from NBC’s Footage of a ‘White’s Only’ Town in Arkansas
TikToker’s Skit on the Hypocriticality of White Women Conservatives (CW: Language)
TikToker’s Mom Explains Crime and Immigration to Republican Friends