We are in a moment of history where the five freedoms of the First Amendment are of the utmost importance. The livelihood of the American people is on the line when it comes to preserving civil rights in the United States. When it all feels like it is too much, it is from a point of privilege to say that it is not worth paying attention or trying to fight back. In order to activate radical empathy in others, we must be active in our efforts to fight apathy through empowered activism.