How to Become a 21st-Century Social Activist

Want to make a difference in the world? It's easier than ever, thanks to modern technology. Here's how you can become a 21st-century social activist. Tocomplete this how-to, you will need: Internet access Twitter account Facebook account Smartphone with camera and video YouTube account with a mobile set-up Live video broadcasting app Text-to-donate programs Online petitions Step 1: Know what a 21st-century social activist is Know what a 21st-century social activist is: A person who uses modern communication technology -- like text messaging, Twitter, and Facebook -- to help bring about social change. Step 2: Raise awareness Use social media to raise awareness of a wrong. An Egyptian citizen's anonymous Facebook group about the torture killing of a local man by police helped topple the 30-year presidency of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. Step 3: Tweet Use hashtags -- words or phrases prefixed with the "hash" or "pound" symbol -- on Twitter to help spread, share, and organize information about a certain topic. Hashtags can be used to coordinate protests, update people about an ongoing crisis, and crowdsource information. Keep in mind that authorities have become savvy at keeping an eye on revolutionary activity by monitoring hashtags. Step 4: Post it on YouTube Witnessing an injustice in person? Record it on your cellphone and post it to YouTube. You'll need a YouTube account with a mobile setup that allows you to upload directly from your phone to your YouTube channel <b>...</b>
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