Today, July 12th, marks National
Cancel Culture Awareness Day, highlighting the dangers of online
aggression and promoting empathy, compassion, and free speech, in
place of outrage. This initiative calls for citizens across the
political spectrum to stand against cancel culture, fostering a
more forgiving and constructive online landscape that values open
dialogue.
NEW
YORK, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Today, July 12th, marks
National Cancel Culture Awareness Day. Launched last year, the
day's observance represents a significant milestone in the ongoing
effort to address the pervasive issue of cancel culture and its
far-reaching consequences. National Cancel Culture Awareness Day
calls for citizens across the political spectrum to stand against
cancel culture, fostering a more forgiving and constructive online
landscape that values open dialogue.
"By rejecting this practice, we can create
a better online world where open discourse is respected and
embraced, and people can learn from their mistakes and atone for
them, without being threatened by permanent, severe repercussions."
- Evan Nierman, Founder and CEO of
Red Banyan
Cancel culture, characterized by the swift and disproportionate
public shaming and ostracism of individuals or organizations, has
become an increasingly concerning phenomenon in our digitally
connected world. While often disguised as a form of accountability,
true cancel culture frequently results in harmful consequences
disproportionate to the offense. These consequences are
particularly devastating for everyday people, who often lack the
resources or public platform to effectively defend themselves when
faced with online attacks.
Evan Nierman, Founder and CEO of
global crisis management firm Red Banyan and author of The Cancel
Culture Curse, emphasized the importance of National Cancel Culture
Awareness Day: "In our work, we've seen firsthand the destructive
effects of cancel culture on its victims. This day serves as a
crucial reminder that we must strive for a balance between
accountability and compassion, recognizing that everyone makes
mistakes. By rejecting this practice, we can create a better online
world where open discourse is respected and embraced, and people
can learn from their mistakes and atone for them, without being
threatened by permanent, severe repercussions."
To help propel the important mission of the National Cancel
Culture Awareness Day, join in observing this day by doing the
following:
- Use the custom GIF on social media (available here).
- Use #CANCELCANCELCULTURE on social media, for example:
- Choose Empathy – Not Outrage. #CANCELCANCELCULTURE
- Be Kind, Don't Cancel. #CANCELCANCELCULTURE
- Remember the Golden Rule. #CANCELCANCELCULTURE
- Educate: Reach out to your network to educate them on the
negative impact of cancel culture and how to defend against it.
Info is available at https://www.cancelculture.com/.
- Show support: If you're the leader of a business/organization
that supports free speech and diversity of thought, declare your
support of National Cancel Culture Awareness Day to your network
and on your social media channels.
- Learn: Attend virtual workshops on digital citizenship and
online ethics.
For more information on Cancel Culture Awareness Day visit
CancelCulture.com.
Media Contact
James DeMarco, Red Banyan,
954-379-2115, rb-pr@redbanyan.com, https://redbanyan.com/
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