Content Overview

This page outlines the structure of the presentation, covering key aspects of the Black Lives Matter movement:

1. George Floyd
2. What is Black Lives Matter
3. The Beginning
4. How it continued...
5. Protests in the US and around the world
6. Goals of the movement
7. Consequences
8. Sources

This comprehensive outline provides a roadmap for understanding the movement's origins, development, and impact.

Highlight: The content structure demonstrates the presentation's intention to provide a thorough examination of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its catalyst events to its global consequences.

Protests in the United States

This page details the widespread protests that occurred in response to George Floyd's death and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Protests began in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, and quickly spread across the United States. More than 4,700 demonstrations took place, with the movement peaking on June 6 when 500 protests occurred on a single day. While many protests were peaceful, some turned into riots. The Black Lives Matter sign became a symbol of solidarity during these demonstrations.

Highlight: The scale and intensity of the protests following George Floyd's death demonstrate the widespread support for the Black Lives Matter movement and the urgency of its message.

Goals of the movement

This page outlines the primary objectives of the Black Lives Matter movement:

1. Spreading awareness of the unequal treatment of Black people in society
2. Fighting against:
   • Racism and police brutality
   • Excessive policing of minority neighborhoods
   • Abuses in for-profit jails
3. Engaging in political actions, letter-writing campaigns, and non-violent protests
4. Advocating for "defunding" the police

The movement encourages various forms of engagement, including empathy, recognizing privilege, getting informed, and giving back to the community.

Vocabulary: Defunding the police - A policy proposal to reallocate funds from police departments to other areas of government, such as education, public health, and community development.

Highlight: The diverse goals of the Black Lives Matter movement reflect its comprehensive approach to addressing systemic racism and promoting social justice.

Consequences

This page discusses the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement and the reactions it has generated:

Supporters:

• African-Americans and other minorities
• Less than 50 percent white people
• Majority of Democrats
• A few Republicans

Critics:

• Those who believe systemic racism does not exist
• Those who claim BLM encourages violence against the police
• Supporters of counter-movements like Blue Lives Matter and White/All Lives Matter

Vocabulary: Blue Lives Matter - A counter-movement that supports law enforcement officers.

Highlight: The diverse range of supporters and critics of the Black Lives Matter movement reflects the complex and often polarized nature of discussions around race and policing in society.