Black to Move

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement was founded in 2013 by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer. The movement was created in response to the ongoing violence and discrimination that Black people face, particularly at the hands of the police. BLM quickly gained traction and support, with protests and demonstrations taking place around the country and the world.

In the years since its inception, BLM has become a global movement, with chapters and affiliated organizations in countries around the world. The movement has brought attention to a range of issues, including police violence, racial profiling, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities.

It has very specific goals, pay attention to the order in which these are placed;

1. An end to police violence and brutality against Black people.
2. The de-funding of police departments and the reinvestment of those funds in Black communities and other marginalized communities.
3. The prosecution of police officers who commit crimes against Black people.
4. The implementation of policies and practices that promote racial justice and equity.
5. The recognition and acknowledgement of the systemic racism that Black people face in all areas of life, including education, employment, housing, and healthcare.
6. The creation of spaces for Black people to heal and process trauma caused by racism and violence.

The consequences of these policies, as you can expect, are very unpopular. Which leads us to wonder, would they be more successful if they were to echo the rhetoric passed down by civil rights movements of old? Should they pursue socio-economic rights? If most petty crime stems from poverty, would that angle garner more political capital?

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A new Yale study finds that the rise in demonstrations and the subsequent media coverage prompted by the movement had a profound effect on the nation’s youth.

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