In the article, “Are You Connected Through Consumption? The Role of Hashtags in Political Consumption,” Dr. Johnson cites the usage of social media during the debate surrounding National Football League games that began with Colin Kaepernick’s response to increased violence toward people of color by police and his decision not to stand for the national anthem. His was one of the most visible international and political social protests that evoked a proliferation of online responses using hashtags.
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