BLM Flashcards
1
Q
when was it founded
A
in the US 2013 after Zimmerman acquittal on social media
2
Q
why did the BLM start
A
rage after the death of Trayvon Martin in his gated community
3
Q
What is BLM
A
A decentralised social and political movement advocating for
4
Q
What does BLM advocate for
A
- non-violence civil disobedience in response to racially motivated violence against black people and outside (LGBT, feminism)
5
Q
What is the likelihood of black people being killed by police
A
2 1/2 as likely to be killed by police
6
Q
how many people protested for George Floyd
A
15 - 26 million people
with the largest in June
