Episode 4: Why Do We Expect Celebrities To Be Activists?

On this week’s episode of “Yep, That Happened,” I discuss whether social media activism is effective and why we expect celebrities to speak up about social issues.

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Links mentioned:

Empressive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJFAbsOnunc

Daytime Tea Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77FT9Xj_1Ak

“Beyoncé's Mother Defends Her Against #ENDSARS Backlash” article from Hot New Hip Hop:

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/beyonc-s-mother-defends-her-against-endsars-backlash-news.119998.html

“#EndSARS: Beyonce’s Mother Defends Daughter, Shades Tiwa Savage” article from The Guardian Nigeria: https://guardian.ng/life/endsars-beyonces-mother-defends-daughter-shades-tiwa-savage/

Tiwa Savage Instagram live #Endsars Nigeria #EndSARS #SARSOUTNigeria protests (7:37-10:32 – Tiwa Savage calls on Beyonce to speak up about SARS) byJossy attai entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0XxL8uonmA

“'I Really Thought My Life Was Going to End.' Inside the Protests Taking on Police Brutality in Nigeria” article from Time:

https://time.com/5900823/nigeria-endsars-protests-police-brutality/

“#EndSARS isn’t just about police brutality. It’s about the future of Nigeria.” article from Vox:

https://www.vox.com/21529010/endsars-nigeria-protests-police-explained

“Nigeria to disband Sars police unit accused of killings and brutality” article from The Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/11/nigeria-to-disband-sars-police-unit-accused-of-killings-and-brutality

“As Nigerians continue to protest nationwide against police brutality, here's how you can help” article from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/16/africa/help-nigeria-end-sars-protesters/index.html

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