“Where’s Gen Z?” she asked, microphone in hand, scanning the crowd.
The “Hands Off!” protest had taken over New York City streets, but something felt off.
The crowd was loud, passionate, but noticeably lacking in one key demographic: Gen Z.
A Millennial woman, frustrated by their absence, voiced what many were thinking.
Her question echoed through social media, sparking debates everywhere.
TikTok lit up with responses. One user shared, “A lot of Gen Z can’t attend protests due to parental restrictions or transportation issues,” according to a TikTok video.
Another chimed in, highlighting the digital activism Gen Z often engages in.
“Gen Z-ers are more active online, organizing virtual events and spreading awareness digitally,” they noted.
This sparked a broader conversation about activism in the digital age.
While some hit the streets, others clicked away, sharing posts, creating memes, and starting hashtags.
The line between online and offline activism began to blur.
In Fayetteville, activists of all ages, including Gen Z, gathered for the cause, as reported by Yahoo.
The protest wasn’t just about showing up physically; it was about making noise, in whatever form that took.
The debate rages on: Is digital activism enough? Should Gen Z be doing more in person?
One thing’s clear: Gen Z is here, they’re engaged, and they’re making their voices heard, online and off.
