Performative activism

Political activism isn’t a one time thing or a single event that you show up to; it’s an ongoing, long-term process of social reform that requires more involvement and effort than posting on your Instagram story.

Though populated with exasperating vernacular and bleak visual motifs, “Not Okay” chronicles a stimulating tale that leaves audiences entertained, upset and pensive all at once.

As feminism becomes increasingly performative, “activism” becomes no more than passively liking or re-sharing a post.

A conversation surrounding racial injustice — one that should have been happening since former CEO Greg Glassman’s racist and insensitive tweets and ingenuine apology back in June — was entirely missing from the 2020 CrossFit Games, despite promises from athletes and coaches.