The use of media and celebrity influence was used to show people the damage of racism which was later used to push black people to places of power. (short answer)
Explanation:
In the aftermath of King’s murder, a mass outpouring of grief and anger led to riots in more than 100 U.S. cities. Later that year, one of the most visible Black Power demonstrations took place at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where black athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised black-gloved fists in the air on the medal podium.
The use of media and celebrity influence was used to show people the damage of racism which was later used to push black people to places of power. (short answer)
The Zimmerman note finally turned the eyes of the American public towards declaring war on Germany, they finally snapped after Germany's attacks on a American ships.