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Unicorn Riot’s protest coverage recalls long history of grassroots video production

  • Written by Errol Salamon, Postdoctoral Teaching Associate in Journalism, University of Minnesota
imageA Unicorn Riot videographer films an interview on the streets of Minneapolis on May 29, 2020.Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

On-the-ground views of the protests sweeping the country are vital for understanding who is protesting and why. Mainstream news media coverage and individuals’ social media posts only go so far – and can focus on...

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