On August 26, two members of CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ-TV lost their lives after a gunman shot them while conducting a live interview on television. Hours after this tragic event, journalist around the country created the hashtag #WeStandWithWDBJ and shared images of their grief and their support for their fallen journalists.
The article was unique because it signified a family within the journalism community. By using Twitter, journalists around the world were able to lean on each other during a dark time. It brought awareness to the horrific tragedy while also allowing an opportunity to heal.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/journalists-tweet-in-solidarity-after-wdbj-shooting/
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