New technologies have changed how we remember and support the Civil Rights Movement. Sometimes, these changes can feel more frustrating than helpful.

1. Feeling Disconnected

   • Today’s social media can make the important messages from the Civil Rights Movement less clear. There’s so much information out there that activists can end up feeling disconnected. Instead of focusing on real change, some people get distracted by showing off their activism online. This can make us lose sight of the original goals of social justice.

2. Wrong Information and Division

   • It’s easy for wrong information to spread quickly online. This makes understanding the struggles for civil rights even harder. When people argue online, it can split groups that should be working together. Misunderstanding facts can prevent us from taking united action against unfairness.

3. Turning Activism into a Business

   • There's a trend where companies use social justice messages to make money. This can make serious civil rights issues seem less important. When businesses talk about civil rights just to sell something, their support often feels fake instead of genuine.

To deal with these challenges, activists can focus on:

• Learning and Awareness: Helping people think critically about what they see online can lessen the spread of wrong information.
• Building Stronger Teams: Creating better partnerships between different movements can help unite efforts and strengthen common goals.
• Sharing Real Stories: Highlighting true stories from grassroots movements keeps the history of the Civil Rights Movement alive and important even today.

By facing these challenges directly, we can help the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement grow stronger in today’s fight for justice.