Racism: The Black Lives Matter Movement

The Black Lives Matter Movement Racism has been an ongoing issue in society since the biblical days and has spiked during certain periods of our history, such as the 60’s, and the present day with the black lives matter movement. The black lives matter movement has been a hot topic since it began in 2013 when three black natives created it as a political movement that was centered around black people. They created the movement in response to the dismissal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Since then the black lives matter movement has developed into a nationally known project led by a member-led universal network. I chose to evaluate the opposing and proposing views of the movement. I do not agree with one side more than the other so it is interesting …show more content…
Racism has been an issue for years, but I see nothing being done to help resolve it. “United we stand and divided we fall” (Lincoln). This quote supports the argument extremely well when talking about if we do not come together as one, then we will remain divided and our society will continue to fall. Of course, most white people are going to be against the movement because of what they hear, and what it seems to be but the reason behind it is much more. We should be more empathetic of the situation rather than jump to conclusions. I believe all lives matter and are equal. The whole purpose behind the movement is to defend the idea of equal rights for all people. “I do not need to be black to think that black lives matter...” (Gitlin). The people of the black lives matter movement have the right to stand up for what they believe in. This movement is a way for blacks to express their thoughts and opinions on the issues that caused this to begin with. “According to a number of Evangelicals, it’s a peaceful movement of men and women who aren’t saying that only black lives matter but rather reminding a nation….that black men and women should be …show more content…
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