Social media has become a platform where people can voice political opinions, share what is happening in other parts of the world, and get news about petitions and other causes. I must confess that I have not been watching the news lately, and if it was not for Instagram, I would have known nothing about this case. Social media has prevented issues from being swept under the rug and it has empowered youth in that it opens our eyes and allows us to see things happening outside of our own environment. Although the posts about this case will not directly affect the verdict I am proud to see members of my race and peer group showing support for Jordan Davis and voicing their concerns about this case.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Blog Post #3
Not to long ago our nation was rocked with the killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. Now, here we are just a few months later looking at a case of the same stature. In November of 2012, a seventeen year old African American Jordan Davis was shot and killed by Micheal Dunn, a white man claiming self defense. Michael Dunn shot ten rounds into the car that Davis and three of his friends were sitting in after an argument concerning Davis' loud music ensued. Dunn claimed that he saw a gun. Michael Dunn has been charged with First Degree murder and is now awaiting his verdict.
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Yes, social media is definitely useful in creating a place for many voices to express their views on important issues such as this.
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