"'BLACK LIVES MATTER' is not a hate group its simply a group of tired individuals who are fighting for equality and justice..."
- Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement
"This movement is not saying black lives matter more than anyone else's. It's saying black lives should matter, but the way that our justice system, our media, and our police have been operating suggests that they do not."
- 4 Black Lives Matter Myths Debunked
These are the two quotes that I believe explain the #BlackLivesMatter movement to its fullest capacity. This movement started after the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and grew into an international movement. The #BlackLivesMatter movement spreads empowerment to young black men and women and encourages them to stand up against inequality in the media, government, and law enforcement organizations.
I cannot adequately explain the #BlackLivesMatter movement without fearing that I am going to say the wrong thing and someone take it the wrong way. I want to learn more about this movement and its origins, its goals, and its vision.
My question about #BlackLivesMatter is: What can I do to help?
Those quotes are so powerful and do explain the movement well, but may be hard to remember in the moment that a youth asks you about it! To me, the movement is a call to action for everyone, regardless of our race. While black people should be the leaders and face of the movement, it is up to all of us to raise their voices, call out racial injustice, and hold accountable those that perpetuate it. :)
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