The Back Lives Matter Movement Flashcards
1
Q
When and by who was the Movement Founded?
A
- 2013
- by Alice Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi
2
Q
What lead to the beginning of the Movement?
A
The Killing of Trayvon Martin
3
Q
When was the first major protest ?
A
2014 after the death of Micheal Brown
4
Q
When did the Movement gain global attention ?
A
2020 after the killing of George Floyd
5
Q
What are the goals of the Movement?
A
- Fighting racism and police brutality
- Achieving equality of Black people
- Raising awareness of systematic discrimination
6
Q
Where is the Movement active ?
A
- especially US
- Canada, UK
- Protests are also present in countries like Germany, Australia and South Africa
7
Q
Why is the Movement important?
A
- educates people on racism and social inequality
- Influences media, corporations and politics
- encourages youth participation trough social media
8
Q
What is some criticism of the Movement ?
A
- Accusations of radicalism and societal division
- Comparison to “All Lives Matter” (claiming exclusion)
- Criticism of police portrayal
- Mismanagement of donation funds
9
Q
How does the youth participate?
A
- Activism through platforms that are popular by young people (TikTok, Instagram)
- Increased youth voter turnout in the US (2020)
