Chapter . Black Lives Matter Rally Speech

Black Lives Matter is a social movement that opposes anti-Black violence, including incidents of police brutality. In 2013 activists Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi used the social media hashtag #BlackLivesMatter after the man who killed Black teen Trayvon Martin was acquitted. In the years since, the movement has spawned protests and demonstrations after the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, and many others, and the subsequent failure of those who killed them to be held accountable. The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 again ignited protests around the country and galvanized new support for the movement. According to extensive polling, between 15 million and 26 million American demonstrated in May and June 2020 in support for Black Lives Matter, making it potentially the largest social movement in United States history.

This video shows part of a Black Lives Matter protest on Blackout Day in July 2020, which encouraged Black individuals to support Black communities and Black-owned businesses.

After watching the Black Lives Matter speech, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.

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