Why Is Black Lives Matter so Important? (Part 2 of the Insightful Series)

Growing up in such a diverse community of culture, race, and heritage is something that's truly wonderful. We get to grow up with so many different people with various beliefs. However, differences aren't always positive distinctions. Uniqueness can come with prejudice. And that prejudice can morph into economic and racial injustice people face because of the color of their skin. Black Lives Matter or BLM began with the death of George Floyd, a man who was killed by a police officer on May 25, 2020. As stated in the Declaration of Independence, "All men are created equal." But is that statement what we see today? The much-needed movement occurred during the spread of Covid-19 which pressured the government to finally pay attention to the injustice our fellow Americans have been going through. With such a massive economic gap between white communities and black communities, the percentage of students who graduate each year from high school is getting lower and lower. Unlike in the past, jobs now require degrees from colleges, and instead of college being optional it's become more of a necessity. Today, the justice system is not perfect, people of color are targeted as people who are most likely to commit a crime. Because we generalize all people of color as one type of person we find innocent men and women in jail for a crime they never committed. Arguably, equivalent crimes should be punished as warranted, and that means decisions influenced without bias. This movement makes us rethink even the simplest of things like the color of a Barbie doll or the racist name of an American football team and how that portrays inequality/white supremacy. Most of all, it inspires change to really understand what the true meaning of justice and equality really is.

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