The #NoConfederate meme emerged in 2017 as a powerful digital protest against HBO's proposed series 'Confederate,' which imagined an alternate history where slavery remained legal. Spearheaded by activists like April Reign, the hashtag quickly trended worldwide, effectively turning into a meme used to criticize tone-deaf media production and systemic racism. The campaign's massive success eventually contributed to the show's cancellation, making the #NoConfederate graphic a lasting symbol of collective internet power and the significant influence of social media activism on the entertainment industry.