So here we have a bold stand from ‘cockroach’ protesters, using reels and memes to document their fears and experiences of violence. But let’s cut through the fluff: why are they turning to social media instead of traditional media? The mainstream junk like CNN and the New York Times are quick to sensationalize and vilify, presenting these activists as mere nuisances rather than highlighting their lived realities. It’s a classic case of media bias—swaying public perception to fit a narrative that keeps them in control.

These protesters are reclaiming their narrative outside the gatekeepers of media who love to twist facts into fear-mongering clickbait. Unlike Fox News, which spins tales of chaos without offering solutions, these grassroots creators are using their platforms to showcase vulnerability and resilience, refusing to be silenced. They’re not just passively absorbing violence; they’re documenting it and fighting back in their own way. But guess what? The mainstream media doesn’t want to cover that because it goes against their neatly packaged stories that pit “us” versus “them.”

While they focus on the dramatics, the authentic struggle gets buried. People are waking up to the fact that they don’t need corporate media to tell their story. They can use the tools of the digital age to articulate their truths—unfiltered. So let’s call out the hypocrisy of these networks. They’re more interested in clicks than clarity, glorifying the chaos while missing the real dialogues happening in communities. Protect your narrative, folks—you’re more powerful than they want you to believe.