Student-led encampments are spreading across the world as people protest the Israel-Hamas war. With some universities making arrests and others upholding the right to freedom of assembly, the responses spotlight the growing distrust between people and the institutions meant to serve them.

Roblox players unable to protest Israel's actions in Gaza in person have taken to the game's digital streets to make their voices heard. This form of virtual protest not only facilitates community-building but also democratises activism by including marginalised groups.

Following his viral Juneteenth Pop Out concert in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar has teamed up with others to donate $200,000 to 20 Los Angeles-based charities and community initiatives. The move highlights the power of locally-driven initiatives and the importance of reinvesting in one's community.