Activism in 2026 Is Not a Trend It Is a Risk

The truth younger activists are living and older generations must acknowledgeAs we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it feels necessary to move beyond nostalgia and confront the present. The marches, speeches, and iconic images we revisit each January often soften the reality of what activism truly costs. Today, that cost feels sharper, more personal, and far more dangerous than many are willing to admit.I recently sat down with Damon A. Williams and Bella Bahhs, two voic