Performative Activism
On May 25th, following the tragic and unjust death of George Floyd, there was a resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement; and with it, there also seemed to be a sudden rise in performative activism. Performative activism is described…
Protests Being Used As Photo Ops
By: Karine Chan, Thunderbolt Editor-In-Chief These protests are not your aesthetic. Combatting our broken system, racism, and police brutality is not your chance to capture visually appealing photos for your Instagram. The life of George Floyd was brutally taken on…
Why Asian-Americans Should Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
By Anjuli Niyogi, Thunderbolt Editor-in-Chief As an Asian-American, I almost always identify as a minority when entering a room. I’ve been told that I’ve drifted too far from my Southeast Asian roots, and on the other hand, that I don’t…
2020’s Unique Pride Month
By Madison Wong, Thunderbolt Editor This June marks the 50th annual Pride Month, a time for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate having the freedom to be themselves. The celebration is rooted in the Stonewall riot…
