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Justice Seekers EP. 3: Performative Activism in Action [PODCAST]

This week on Justice Seekers, one of our co-hosts, Sanjna, dives deeper into internet activism and specific types such as “clicktivism” and PowerPoint activism. She also talks about past events like the 2021 Met Gala, Pride Month, and the BLM Protests of 2020. She covers multiple perspectives on how these acts of what seemed to be harmful ways to raise awareness, have hidden dangers that slow the movement for justice.

On Tuesday, the annual Met Gala was held in New York City. There were so many beautiful pieces of clothing from brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Versace. However, there was one person who really struck my eye, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). AOC is a congresswoman born and raised in the Bronx. AOC wore a white…

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