I Stand With Ahmed
Caitlin Corso, Elaina Boss, Sam Mabry, Sydney Cacioppo ENG 3008 Professor Ames 26 September 2021 #istandwithahmed In 2016, a boy by the name of Ahmed Mohamed entered school with a homemade alarm clock. This homemade creation was mistaken for a bomb. Bringing his project to school led him to be arrested by the police. People all over the country took to social media to voice their opinions, anger, and support. The hashtag #istandwithahmed was created for those to show support of Ahmed and encourage his dream to pursue robotics despite the newfound fear for what might result from his creations. Social media not only allowed Ahmed’s story and voice to be heard, but also revealed that the world wants to come together to call out injustice. Twitter and Instagram are two places where #istandwithahmed spread, with most tweets and posts falling under the following categories: professional opinion, personal anecdotes, humor, religion, and support for Ahmed and his future. Above is t...