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HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH

... exiting sex trafficking reintegrate into their communities through micro-entrepreneurship and, ultimately, economic empowerment. - UNITED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING - According to this Texas-based nonprofit, 55% of domestic minor victims of sex trafficking between the ages of 7 and 11 years are recruited through social media. UAHT aims to change that by offering a wide variety of programming geared towards young people, including Social Media Safety Workshops that teach youth how to stay safe as our ...

VIRAL NEWS: LOSING A MILLION, LESS TIKTOK TIME, & THE MURDAUGH CASE

... everyone while she takes a break from social media. - TIKTOK HELPS YOU CONTROL YOUR SCREEN TIME - Speaking of taking a break, TikTok thinks people should lower the number of hours they spend on social media. This decision comes as a big move from arguably the most popular social media platform in recent years —particularly among Gen Z— towards improving the mental health of its users by limiting their screen time. Even though there's no scientific agreement about how much screen time becomes too much ...

THE ERAS OF SHARED FANDOM

... "new" Beatles song, emerging 60 years after Beatlemania's dawn. Powered by AI, this release reunites all four original Beatles, sparking a resurgence among veteran and new Beatles fans, thanks to social media, fostering a unique intergenerational bond through the timeless appeal of The Beatles music. Conversely, amidst the complex world of fandoms, the release has also re-ignited discourse about John Lennon, and for many Gen Zs, in this case, nostalgia is not the lens they see through, as the ...

VIRAL NEWS: BORGS, PEDRO PASCAL, & DELETING INSTAGRAM

... A peek into the topics buzzing at CassandraIt's Friday again, so it's time for our weekly recap of viral news. Culture moves fast, and we at Cassandra try to move even faster to keep up with all the topics creating conversations in the online world of Gen Z. This week we're discussing a seemingly smart drinking trend that is now deemed dangerous, the possible massive rejection of a giant social media platform, and the internet's favorite "daddy" setting some boundaries—all this and more in ...

VIRAL NEWS: AIR QUALITY AESTHETIC, SPIDER-MAN GEN Z ANIMATOR, & LGBTQ+ HUMAN RIGHTS EMERGENCY

... negligence (yay us!) produced a massive cloud of smoke that's currently traveling south along the East Coast. It's such a concerning event that Gen Z took to social media to make poignant remarks as satirical videos highlighting the situation's dangers and absurdity. Some videos showed panic and asked for advice, but others were calm and aesthetic. The low air quality made some even argue that Dyson was onto something with their headphones/breathing device, Dyson Zone, arguably inspired by Blade Runner ...

MAY THE 4TH BE FEMALE

... been prevalent, fueling gender stereotypes, fangirls have had a bad rap. However, with social media changing how we interact with many subcultures, girls, and women have leveraged their passion into genuine social power. Today, we’re looking at three fandoms creating intentional space for females. - FANGIRLIFICATION OF FORMULA 1 - Formula 1 is often viewed as an elitist sport, and the entities behind the sport are not always the most accepting of new enthusiasts. However, the sport has suddenly ...

HONORING ADHD AWARENESS MONTH

... views, where the need to feel connected to others who share similar experiences has helped to give rise to ADHD social media influencers. Content creators such as 20-year-old Olivia Lutfallah, whose posts typically describe what it’s actually like to live with ADHD since the age of seven, connects with her more than 324K followers thanks to her videos that explore topics from the paralysis that can overtake her when faced with tasks, to how cleaning puts her in “hyper fixation mode,” to common myths ...

SUPPORTIVE SIBS

... Siblings share their stories Siblings, at times, are our best friends and sometimes, they can be our worst enemies. In honor of celebrating the bond between siblings, every year, April 10 is celebrated as Siblings Day in parts of the world. In the United States 'National Siblings Day' is recognized by 49 states but has not yet been declared a federal holiday. However, awareness of this occasion is growing, especially through social media, where many, including celebs, take to TikTok and Insta ...