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Ep 11. U.S Media & Protest Movements Part 1: (Hong Kong, BLM)
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Ep 11. U.S Media & Protest Movements - Part 1: (Hong Kong, BLM)
in 2019, in the context of a sudden surge widespread Mass protests in South America, the Middle East and all over the world, the U.S Press focussed its attention on one, the fight in Hong Kong to rid itself of a controversial extradition bill.
U.S Politicians demanded aid, intervention and even on Fox News calling for solidarity with “The kids that little more than 240 years ago were our founding fathers” (Brigadier Gen. Robert Spalding).
One year later, a global mass-protest movement exploded, starting within the country itself after the murder of George Floyd. A movement fighting for justice, police reform and meaningful change to the racism that fuelled the systems within the country.
Did the media see things differently?
On the first episode of two, Zeb, Coward and Rachael pinpoint the difference between these two press narratives, covering a wide span of media, the message and exploring the motivations behind it. On the next episode, delving even further into the media, the U.S.A and the apposing worlds it creates.
Why did Hong Kong want Trump? What exactly is a Tankie? Do the media favour the Police?
Find out, on Opheads!
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