The Black Lives Matter Movement

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement emerged in 2013 in response to systemic racism and violence against Black individuals, particularly police brutality. It began as a hashtag after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. BLM seeks to raise awareness about the injustices faced by Black people and advocates for policy changes to address these issues. The movement gained international attention, especially after high-profile cases like the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, highlighting the urgent need for racial equality and justice in society.