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How has the Black Lives Matter movement impacted the fight against racism and discrimination towards racial minorities?

Kathie Molineaux

Well, well, well, this is a tough question, but let me tell you, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement has been huge, massive, colossal, or whatever synonym you want to use to describe enormity. It's a revolution in progress, baby!

Let's start by highlighting what the movement consists of. Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a social movement that arose in response to violence against Black people. One could say that it formed as a response to the police shooting of Trayvon Martin in 2012, but it took off after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. It seeks to eradicate police brutality and systemic racism against Black people, but the movement is NOT to promote the superior importance of one race over another. So, let that settle in.

Now, onto the impact. First, let's talk about policing. BLM shone a spotlight on the significant problem of police brutality against Black people, which before the movement was something that most people either didn't know or didn't care about. When people saw the videos of cops killing George Floyd and other Black people, they lost their minds. Protests erupted all over the world, and the demand for police reform became louder than fireworks on New Year's Eve.

Second, BLM has ignited a broader conversation about race in all aspects of society. It is creating a space where people of different backgrounds can talk about the issues surrounding race that have existed for far too long. And you know what they say, "knowledge is power."

Finally, it has shown us that we can make ourselves heard on issues that we care about. It has given people a sense of power and hope that they are not powerless in the face of systematic racism. They can create change, and they will continue to demand the justice that they deserve.

In conclusion, BLM has created a movement that has and will continue to have a significant impact on society. It has started to address issues of police brutality and the wider issue of racism, and it has shown everyone that change is possible. Keep the revolution going, and let's continue to create a better world for everyone.