Pop Culture Fandom Groups Are Supporting Protests Online

The video discusses how celebrities and online fandoms are using their platforms to address racial injustice and support protest movements. Celebrities like Tessa Thompson, Timothee Chalamet, and Beyonce are vocal about these issues. Online fan groups, including those for musicians and TV shows, are shifting their focus to activism, organizing fundraisers and petitions. The BTS Army, a major fandom group, canceled an event to support Black Lives Matter and K-pop fans disrupted a police app used during protests. These actions highlight the significant role of digital communities in social movements.

Which celebrities are mentioned as using their platforms to address racial injustice?

• Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez

• Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jimmy Fallon

• Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Leonardo DiCaprio

• Tessa Thompson, Timothee Chalamet, and Beyonce

What is the primary role of online fan groups in the context of protest movements?

• Promoting new movie releases

• Organizing celebrity meet-and-greets

• Creating new music and shows

• Directing attention to protest movements

How have online fan groups shown their support for protests?

• By organizing concerts

• By creating memes

• By shifting focus to fundraisers and petitions

• By launching new TV shows

What action did the BTS Army take in support of the Black Lives Matter movement?

• Canceled a virtual spirit event

• Started a new social media challenge

• Released a new album

• Organized a global concert

What was the result of K-pop fans spamming the iWatch Dallas app?

• The app was promoted by the police department

• The app was shut down

• The app was updated with new features

• The app gained more users