The Role and Effectiveness of Digital Activism in Demanding Justice for George Floyd
On May 25th, George Floyd, a Black American, accused of using a fake $20 bill, lost his life to police violence (Holly). The events that led up to his death were filmed by 17 year old, Darnella Frazier. What followed next, was a wave of digital activism to demand justice for his death. In this essay, I will be evaluating the chronological build up and effectiveness of digital activism in demanding justice for George Floyd. It is important to realize Digital activism often ris