Since March 2020, the fight for social justice has seem to become a priority in the culture of all generations. With this, online activism became a way for people to support and stay safe during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nowadays, it seems anyone with access to the internet and and Instagram account can begin making content to inform others and we’ve seen the rise of infographic culture. But where’s the line between help and hinder? Today, I discuss the development of online activism, it’s peaks and troughs as well as the importance of focusing on how we can use social media for the better.

Welcome to the podcast! The new facet of the growing platform, Matriarch. Set up by Ria Kalsi in 2019, Matriarch is the platform that strives to create change, empower and build human connection. Starting by blogging about her own thoughts and struggles, Matriarch has grown into a platform that welcomes anyone and everyone's voices whether it's through blog posts, Instagram resources or, now, a podcast! In our first episode, Ria shares the roots of Matriarch - where we've come from, what we're up to, and where we're headed. 

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