In this week’s reading, we read about the importance of activism, and that every right we have is because someone stood up and fought for it. Many demonstrations over the course of history showcase how nonviolent action can create real change. I liked the “Present your case” Section of the reading where you reach out to someone in your life and tell them about an issue that is important to you. This helps further their knowledge of activism and might push them to become passionate about the matter. I will definitely try to reach out to a close friend and have a discussion about something important, and we can both learn from it. Protests, marches, groups, and propaganda from activism help grab the attention of those who are not aware of what’s going on and signal them to care and open their eyes to something new. Self-expression is also a major factor of activism. Syfret notes how music was extremely important during the feminist movement in the early 90s. I wanted to share another example of self-expression in activism; Vivienne Westwood and her life as a designer. The clothing she made for the Sex Pistols and their song “God Save The Queen” went against everything Britain stood for. Her punk print T-shirts caused an uproar as they displayed a poorly printed photo of the Queen with a safety pin through her mouth. Activism relies on individuals to aspire to create change with their voices and actions. I learned a lot about this when I was attending BLM protests during the summer of 2020. It was amazing to see so many people come forward to speak their minds and fight for justice for those who were murdered at the hands of the police.