This Week in Twitter Hashtags

Hot topics on Twitter for the week of April 26 through May 2 include :




#marriageequality

As we previously reported, the Supreme Court is in the process of deciding whether or not gay marriage is a constitutional right. If they decide in favor, then states that still maintain same-sex marriage bans would be required to lift the bans and legally recognize same-sex marriages.





#NepalEarthquake and #NepalQuakeRelief

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Nepal on April 25, 2015 sparked worldwide discussion and concern for the inhabitants as well as tourists. Followed by two shockwaves measuring above a magnitude of 6.0 and triggering a deadly avalanche on Mt. Everest, the Nepal earthquake caused a death toll exceeding 3,700.

Image via Twitter from Times of India




#MayPac

The whole week has seen the #MayPac hashtag, leading up to last night’s boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which was referred to as the “fight of the century.” Most were not impressed by the actual fight, but that has led to #MacPac comments leading the way today.

Image via Twitter from LA Times




#NFLDraft

Over the past three days the 2015 NFL draft has taken place. It is a huge yearly event for football enthusiasts. Predictions were made, picks commented on, and results shared.





#TBT

#TBT also known as “Throwback Thursday” turned three this year, if you go by the popular usage of the hashtag. It gained prominence in February 2012, and is still going strong.

Image via Twitter from Elle Magazine




#Baltimore and #FreddieGray

Many people had comments to share after rioting broke out Monday night in Baltimore, with the death of Freddie Gray as the reason. As we previously reported, Freddie Gray, a young black man, died as a result of a spinal injury gained during his arrest.