Black Lives Matter Movement And The Voting Rights Act Of 1965

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The United States of America has come such a long way from the racist acts towards African Americans. From the Voting Rights Act of 1965, to having an African American elected as president, the effects racism had on America seemed to be improving with every little step made. Although everything seemed to be getting better each day, the tables have turned, and history seems to be repeating itself. Recently, a movement called #BlackLivesMatter has erupted across the nation, and has been a hot topic for the media. Of course all lives matter, but the concern of the Black Lives Matter movement is to gain recognition that racism is still relevant and that there needs to be justice. Instead, this movement seems to have created an anti-police climate,

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