Top 35 Activism Trends in July

From Philanthropic Gen Z Brands to Virtual Protest Events

The top July 2020 activism trends reflect changing times and momentum created by a new generation of activists. In recent weeks, heightened activism focused on the Black Lives Matter movement has seen brands launching resources to increase the visibility of Black-owned businesses and amplify the voices of Black creators. With people protesting—and showing up for virtual protest events—all over the world, issues related to safety and anonymity are being brought to light with face-obscuring masks and digital tools.

For Pride Month 2020, this year's celebrations are may be looking and feeling different this year as people gather from afar for virtual events, although many brands are releasing products in support of the LGBTQ+ community all the same.

SCORE
5.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 71%
Activity 69%
Freshness 9%
Streaming Service Donation Commitments
CATEGORY
Social Good
Streaming Service Donation Commitments
Injustice-Fighting Stouts
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Injustice-Fighting Stouts
Alternative Ad-Based Donations
CATEGORY
Social Good
Alternative Ad-Based Donations
Music Label Anti-Racism Funds
CATEGORY
Social Good
Music Label Anti-Racism Funds
Charitable Donation-Splitting Features
CATEGORY
Social Good
Charitable Donation-Splitting Features
Software-Branded Inclusive Projects
CATEGORY
Social Good
Software-Branded Inclusive Projects
Black-Owned Search Tools
CATEGORY
Social Good
Black-Owned Search Tools
Black Filmmaker Collections
CATEGORY
Business
Black Filmmaker Collections
Awareness-Centric Donation Campaigns
CATEGORY
Social Good
Awareness-Centric Donation Campaigns
Curated Protest Sign Collections
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Curated Protest Sign Collections
Charitable Skincare Kits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Charitable Skincare Kits
Donation-Matching Inclusive Initiatives
CATEGORY
Social Good
Donation-Matching Inclusive Initiatives
Social Media Page Takeovers
CATEGORY
Marketing
Social Media Page Takeovers
Charitable Artwork Auctions
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Charitable Artwork Auctions
Justice-Fighting Jewelry Designs
CATEGORY
Social Good
Justice-Fighting Jewelry Designs
Artistic 3D Activist Scans
CATEGORY
Social Good
Artistic 3D Activist Scans
Increased Black-Owned Beauty Pledges
CATEGORY
Social Good
Increased Black-Owned Beauty Pledges
Anti-Racist Tech Language Initiatives
CATEGORY
Social Good
Anti-Racist Tech Language Initiatives
Face-Blurring Image Tools
CATEGORY
Tech
Face-Blurring Image Tools
Justice-Themed Safety Designs
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Justice-Themed Safety Designs
Identity-Protecting Camera Apps
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Identity-Protecting Camera Apps
Racism-Fighting Charitable Tees
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Racism-Fighting Charitable Tees
Congress-Callout CSR Iniatitives
CATEGORY
Social Good
Congress-Callout CSR Iniatitives
Collaborative Justice Graphic Tees
CATEGORY
Social Good
Collaborative Justice Graphic Tees
Virtual Feminist Protests
CATEGORY
Social Good
Virtual Feminist Protests
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
CATEGORY
Social Good
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Virtual Protest Events
CATEGORY
Social Good
Virtual Protest Events
LGBTQ+ Support Initiatives
CATEGORY
Social Good
LGBTQ+ Support Initiatives
POC-Focused Therapy Cards
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
POC-Focused Therapy Cards
Diversity-Focused Search Updates
CATEGORY
Social Good
Diversity-Focused Search Updates
Empowering Virtual Protests
CATEGORY
Social Good
Empowering Virtual Protests
Philanthropic Gen Z Brands
CATEGORY
Social Good
Philanthropic Gen Z Brands
Charitable Call-Out Apparel Lines
CATEGORY
Social Good
Charitable Call-Out Apparel Lines
Customizable On-the-Go Beauty Tools
CATEGORY
Social Good
Customizable On-the-Go Beauty Tools
Blurring Anti-Facial Recognition Masks
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Blurring Anti-Facial Recognition Masks