Modern Racism and the Gen Z Legacy

The Black Lives Matter movement has re-ignited discussions of systemic racism and its presence in the modern age. Following the deaths of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans at the hands of a broken system, the United States has been overrun with protests and loudening cries for justice. The powerful Black Lives Matter movement has also had ripple effects across the globe, with widespread social media use having amplified these calls for change. In this episode of Society360 hosted by Anshika Agarwal and April Mao, hear from Riley Phoenix and David Gomez Siu about issues surrounding modern racism, the perils of performative activism, and the way young people can begin to build a legacy of progress. Society360 has also compiled a list of resources to educate and ways to be an active ally of the BLM movement, which can be viewed at our blog on our website. To learn more about Society360, visit our website at www.society360.org and follow us on Instagram @society360podcast.