Through the recent wave of teen suicides because of anti-gay cyber-bullying, Dan Savage, an author and advice columnist, has decided to use the cyber-world as a platform for his message. It Gets Better.
Dan and his partner launched a YouTube video channel streaming videos of average, everyday gays and lesbians telling their horror stories of bullying, how they got through and the happy lives they lead.
Shortly after, celebrities began to step up and create their own videos to post on the channel.
Savage’s YouTube channel proves that social media can be used for good, just as easily as it can be used to torment others. It proves that people can come together from all over the world to spread hope, rather than hate. His message, along with the others who have created videos for the channel, is an inspiring example of how to use social media for social good.
For the NPR interview with Savage, click here.
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2 comments:
Love this! His videos totally make me cry with happiness!
I love this project, he is really doing a great thing with social media!
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