Black Lives Matter, racial
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a movement that has both, a political and social perspective in addressing racism, discrimination, and racial inequality faced by black people. In essence, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" can be associated with a Twitter hashtag, a slogan, a social movement, a political action committee, or a loose confederation of groups fighting for racial justice. Most importantly, the importance of local organizing over national leadership is the distinguishable characteristic of this movement.
How did the movement grow over the years?
The movement has gained recognition from the brutal killing of black people like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Rekia Boyd, among others. The purpose of this revolution is clear- the liberation of black people and equality in treatment.
What type of protests does BLM stage-violent or peaceful?
Most of the public demonstration stages by this decentralized movement are peaceful in nature. BLM generally believes in direct action tactics through protests and rallies. BLM has also tried die-ins and executed one during the 2015 Twin Cities Marathon.
Some of the slogans used by BLM are as follows- "Black Lives Matter"
"Hands up, don't shoot"
"I can't breathe"
"White silence is violence" "No justice, no peace"
"Is my son next?"
When did the movement actually begin and through which media?
The movement began in July 2013, with the use of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter on social media after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of African-American teen Trayvon Martin 17 months earlier in February 2012.
How popular is the BLM movement?
A June 2020 Pew Research Center poll asserted that 67% of adult Americans supported the Black Lives Matter movement and by September 2020, another poll stated that the support among American adults had dropped to 55%. Thereafter, by May 2022, support for Black Lives Matter decreased significantly among all racial demographics.
Regardless of the figures stated by such surveys, the movement continues to be an integral part of newspapers and the lives of blacks.
Volume 11
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : a153-a156
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