Julia Gallegos
I’m tired of the performance activism: it’s useless
As the Black Lives Matter movement takes center stage in today’s political climate, many brands and influencers have jumped on the bandwagon of allyship and social advocacy. Yet, as they change their profile photo to the “BLM” logo in solidarity, I can’t help but question the real intention behind this sudden activism. I see right through the acts of solidarity and find it nothing but a performance. The Black Lives Matter movement has been ongoing since 2014. Yet, until the s