#StreamAt5: Community
After the media coverage fades, what happens to the people behind a hashtag campaign?
There’s a viral hashtag campaign. The attention comes and goes. Then what? After the media turns away, what happens to the activists, citizen journalists and the issues they care about? As The Stream celebrates five years on the air and online, we check in with the global citizens who make up our online editorial board – driving viral content, pitching shows and sharing views others can not see. Join the conversation at 19:30 GMT.
On this episode of The Stream, we’ll speak to:
Stella Damasus @stelladamasus
Actress, singer, and human rights activist
stelladamasus.com
James Propa @jamespropa
Freelance journalist
Andalusia Knoll @andalalucha
Independent journalist
Babken DerGrigorian @Babken
Activist and researcher
What happens to hashtag campaigns after the media attention fades? Leave your thoughts below.