Journalists and activists' use of Twitter during the protests in Ferguson, Missouri

What is it about?

The profession of journalism has long been undergoing change due to a combination of factors. This study examines how political, technological, and cultural forces combine to shape the practices of journalists and activists in the aftermath of a highly-publicized, racially-charged police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. In addition to demonstrating how both groups converge on the streets and on Twitter, this analysis examines how the shifting practices of both groups highlight changes in the era of new media, and what implications follow.

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