The most prominent social media platform globally, Facebook, is now facing the heat for its recent controversies and issues that shakes the integrity of the entire company. Stop the Hate for Profit's movement to boycott Instagram for 24-Hours starting tomorrow, September 16, as part of its "Week of Action."
Facebook is facing a massive force and threat to its operations with Stop the Hate for Profit's enduring 'Week of Action" that blasts social media with statements against the social media company. The upcoming online event scheduled for September 16, Wednesday, invites the public to boycott Instagram for 24-hours.
Stop the Hate for Profit condemns Facebook for its incompetence and ignorance during the Kenosha Militia Event that led to several African-Americans' deaths, including Jacob Blake. Kenosha, Wisconsin's call-to-arms movement promoted militia and armed violence, which Facebook failed to stop.
The grueling event ensued for days, with deaths and injuries before Blake's shooting, which Facebook's ignorance allowed the events to unfold. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, issued statements and apologies proven to oppose the actual happenings, particularly the deletion of the event done not by Facebook but by the organizers themselves.
Celebrities Standing up Against Facebook
The public will be joined by Hollywood celebrities who support Stop the Hate for Profit's cause to boycott Instagram and let Facebook pay for its mistakes and crimes. The solidarity by famous personalities strengthens the movement and rationale that will help the organization with its visions.
Kim Kardashian-West
– only to take steps after people are killed. Misinformation shared on social media has a serious impact on our elections and undermines our democracy. Please join me tomorrow when I will be “freezing” my Instagram and FB account to tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit. — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 15, 2020
Mark Ruffalo
While they share empty talk about voting, they continue allowing blatant lies and misinformation on election to spread–undermining our democracy.
That’s why this Wednesday, I am “freezing” my Instagram account to tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit. (2/2) https://t.co/T2x3foDRWV — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 14, 2020
Ashton Kutcher
These tools were not built to spread hate, violence, and misinformation, but when companies and individuals benefit from these behaviors, financially or otherwise, it becomes their responsibility to mitigate the unintended utilization. #StopHateForProfit https://t.co/s54jmjfmRg — ashton kutcher (@aplusk) September 15, 2020
Sacha Baron-Cohen
The only thing more terrifying than Mark Zuckerberg surfing in whiteface...
Is the white supremacy and lies Facebook spreads every day.
This Weds Sept 16 I’m freezing my Instagram to tell Mark to #StopHateForProfit.
Who’s in?! pic.twitter.com/nM5VB9YVZd — Sacha Baron Cohen (@SachaBaronCohen) September 14, 2020
Leonardo DiCaprio
View this post on InstagramI’m standing with the country’s leading civil rights organizations - including @ColorofChange, @ADL_National, and the @NAACP - who today have called on all users of Instagram and Facebook to protest the amplification of hate, racism, and the undermining of democracy on those platforms. I do use Instagram and Facebook, but I want it to be a force for good - not hate, violence, and disinformation. This should be an opportunity for Facebook to work with these organizations and the community at large to make it a better, safer platform for all. Please join me in not posting for 24 hours this Wednesday Sep 16. #StopHateforProfit #Instafreeze A post shared by Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT
Amy Schumer
View this post on InstagramI’m freezing my insta for 24 hours this Wednesday 9-16. Please join me. Facebook not only looks the other way when it comes to organizing hate and violence. Their algorithms recommend otherwise non violent users to organize and join other hateful groups without a request being made. They allow blatant lies and misinformation undermining our democracy. I’m standing with leading civil rights organizations who today have called on all users of Instagram and Facebook to protest the amplification of hate. I use Instagram, but I want it to be a force for good not violence. Who’s with me?”. #StopHateforProfit #Instafreeze A post shared by @ amyschumer on Sep 14, 2020 at 10:40am PDT
Orlando Bloom
View this post on InstagramSocial media platforms should be a place for positive encouragement and clear communication. When platforms I use and enjoy such as Instagram and Facebook look the other way at hate speech, disinformation, and confusion, it can lead us into trouble...So I’m standing with some of America’s leading civil rights organizations @colorforchange, @ADL_national, and @NAACP to ask you to join me and refrain from posting for 24hrs this Wednesday September 16th #stophateforprofit A post shared by Orlando Bloom (@orlandobloom) on Sep 14, 2020 at 5:05pm PDT
Kate Hudson
View this post on InstagramI am joining leading civil rights organizations including @colorofchange @naacp @adl_national @lulac and others for the #stophateforprofit protest. Instagram and Facebook provide us all with a large and powerful platform but they are abusing this power by continuing to allow hate, violence and disinformation that is undermining our democracy. I hope Facebook finally will make necessary changes by reaching out to these groups and working with them to improve their platform for the greater good. Join us ️(Freeze happens September 16 for 24hrs) A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) on Sep 14, 2020 at 6:07pm PDT
Katy Perry
View this post on Instagram“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell I love sharing my music and my life with you on Instagram and Facebook, but TBH I can’t sit idly by while these platforms turn a blind eye to groups and posts spreading hateful disinformation and intentional confusion. I’m standing with @naacp, @colorofchange, and @adl_national and will be freezing my Instagram and Facebook accounts on Wednesday, September 16th to tell Facebook to #StopHateForProfit. Will you join me?! Link in bio for more info on how to preserve the truth ♥️ A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT
Demi Lovato
The hate that is constantly being uploaded and posted can’t be ignored anymore. All of the false information being... Posted by Demi Lovato on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The celebrities portray solidarity and support for the statement made by Stop the Hate for Profit, primarily to address the movement against 'Black' hostility and racism. People of Color are the boycott's main focus who are getting harassed, hurt, and killed with the on-going hate.
Stop the Hate for Profit calls on equality and unity to stop Facebook's alleged ignorance of lives in exchange for profit and revenue.
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Written by Isaiah Alonzo
