Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a motion that was created to sort out points surrounding racism, discrimination, inequality, and social justice towards Black individuals. Began in 2013, the group was in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s assassin, George Zimmerman.
The motion began out robust and plenty of started to comply with and assist the group. BLM additionally introduced nationwide consideration to many various injustices that had been occurring throughout the nation. Nonetheless, just lately, many people have began to query the motives of the group and if BLM continues to be conducting the identical targets it got down to obtain. In response to a survey by Pew Analysis, “About half of U.S. adults (51%) say they assist the Black Lives Matter motion… however three years in the past, following the homicide of George Floyd, two-thirds expressed assist for the motion. The survey additionally mentioned how “a majority of Individuals say the elevated give attention to problems with race and racial inequality prior to now three years hasn’t led to modifications which have improved the lives of Black individuals.” Why the shift?
For me, I used to be actually excited when BLM happened. It was a turning level for Black individuals to get out and begin protesting like our ancestors did, and to carry a wave of change to our nation. Nonetheless, I’ve considerations now in regards to the intentions of the group and if the momentum and objective continues to be the identical? First off, there are two completely different organizations inside BLM. There’s Black Lives Matter, which is the title for the “trendy civil rights motion” that’s at present happening. Then you might have Black Lives Matter International Community Basis (BLMGNF), which is a separate entity that collects funds. Why do you want each?
As well as, what made me much more skeptical is when the group bought a $6 million greenback house in California (stories say round October 2020). For what? The group claimed it was bought to offer Black creatives an area as their very own and to make use of the home as a protected home for people who want it. If so, why not buy an workplace constructing for individuals to come back and work out of? This makes me query the place the cash goes and the way it’s being spent. I’ve misplaced belief on this group, and I believe a number of different people must.
My different subject is that you just actually solely hear in regards to the group when huge information tales occur, and for me, for those who’re going to be preventing points about social justice, racial inequality, discrimination, and many others.. That may be a 24/7 job. Meaning this battle must occur on a regular basis and never simply when the cameras are rolling. I’ll say that this motion did begin the battle and introduced out points that weren’t being closely mentioned. However I don’t assume the significant change that was supposed to come back from this group has occurred. We nonetheless have a number of work to do.
