Question

During many of the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, activists and allies took to social media to livestream and to post their thoughts on racial justice. There were more voices than ever telling stories and sharing news thanks to the of the media.

Answer 1

Likely phrasing: "rise of social media."

Full sentence: "There were more voices than ever telling stories and sharing news thanks to the rise of social media."

Other good alternatives: "power of social media," "proliferation of social media," or "democratization of the media" — each emphasizes slightly different aspects (reach, volume, or broader access).