By now, everyone knows: Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters shut down a Bernie Sanders campaign event in Seattle, Washington. The scene was chaotic. Two women jumped on stage, told Sanders that they were "going to shut down the event," and proceeded to scream at someone who looked like he was an event organizer. Sanders, somewhat confused and obviously frustrated, watched the commotion unfold from the back of the stage. During the protesters' emotional tirade, Sanders' supporters were called "white supremacists" and "a bunch of white racists." To be fair, one of the protesters made some excellent points about institutional racism in Seattle, but her delivery was off-putting and the action incoherent. Hence, I doubt anyone in the crowd gained …show more content…
And they need to contemplate who their enemies are, and who their enemies are not. Bernie Sanders is not BLM's enemy, nor are his supporters. And let's make something else clear: there is fluidity among the movements. I routinely attend BLM events. I went to Ferguson last August with local activists to show our support. At the same time, I've been going to local Bernie events in the hope of meeting more like-minded people. And I've been working with white progressives for almost a decade. In other words, I work with a wide range of political organizations and movements. I like it that way — keeps me grounded and …show more content…
During Obama's presidential run, I remember attending an event in Chicago where an older black woman screamed at a young Muslim man who was criticizing Obama's stance on Afghanistan. At the time, I remember thinking, "Which group is more oppressed? Does it matter?" I thought, "The Muslim guy is right, but how could he better convey his message in order to build partnerships with black activists?" By the end of the verbal exchange, the young Muslim man was basically in tears, explaining his family's decades-long struggle against US imperialism, while the elderly black woman, also almost in tears, talked about her experiences growing up in the segregated Deep South. After all was said and done, there was no reconciliation, only fear, mistrust, confusion and
Furthermore, Martin Luther King was the main leader who led these marches and was a man who wanted racism and being separated from everyone else, gone. “At age 6, Martin Luther King Jr. was jarred when a parent of a white friend said the boys could no longer play together because he was black. Another time, King’s father, a minister, was driving a car when a white policeman pulled him over for no obvious reason. Listen, boy, he began, only to be cut off when the Rev. King pointed to his son in the passenger seat. That is a boy. I am a man (Atkin).” Martin Luther King Jr. was bumped when a parent of a white companion said the young men could never again play together on the grounds that he was dark. Some other time,
One of the the most controversial topics of discussion in our nation is the Black Lives Matter movement. This movement has sparked up immensely because of the President in office right now, Donald Trump, and many events transpiring around the nation. The country is at separation between the people who think that Black Lives Matter is a real issue and the people who think it is not. Without a doubt, people need to be considered equally, no matter what is said at the end of the day. America was founded on the idea that every man that walks on the soil will have just as equal opportunities as the next, no matter the race. Three essential reasons people are determined to fight for this cause is to end job discrimination, stop police brutality, and gain equal rights within society.
The (BLM) black lives matter movement is a group of people that have the same view on the the racial inequality in the united states and after trump won the election has had more riots and strikes saying that he is not their president. Well if you live here he sure is, but the BLM are the people that will not accept that he is the president and so they riot because they feel it will help. The BLM is a small domestic terrorist movement,they protest over small things and only having to do with black lives and if it will benefit them, and they do not care what happens to other people's property or lives they might destroy.
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In Philadelphia, demonstrators and protester along with the Black lives Matter movement march together that Tuesday in the street the crowd planned to marched from North Philadelphia, Temple University and several miles to send a message, near the arena where the Democratic National Convention were held, and Hillary Clinton presidential nominee would have a chance to earn their votes. However, demonstrators criticized the presidential nominee about the issue of brutality with minorities and police shooting and felt she should speak on the topic. Yet, demonstrators held signs with victim name on them that had died in police involved incident.
The challenging component this semester was the transition from high school English reading and writing level to college level. It is mainly because High school writing did not have many expectations from students, its main focus was on the ideal five-paragraph essays. As compared to college, writing is mainly geared and focused on one’s ability to thoroughly answer the assigned prompt. Initially, I was not sure if I was capable of handling a fast-paced course, however, I quickly adjusted to the change and I am glad that I chose to stay. In English 10, I have learned many valuable elements that I can incorporate into my everyday writing. I have included my writing from project 2 a rhetorical analysis on, “Black Lives Matter”, which effectively demonstrates my growth as a reader, thinker, and writer.
They divulged their stimulation with what happened. The preponderances of them are White Americans who proclaimed that people of their race should receive greater rights and justice than the, as they asserted, Americans who don't belong. Consequently, riots and disputes befell among Denizens alongside numerous assaults. The obstructionists' intention, further bespoke explicitly through propaganda and graffiti, is lucid; they want the annihilation of African-Americans in the US.
People who don’t follow Black Lives Matter campaigns believe in the statements I made earlier. Some are even going against the hashtag Black Lives Matter and are saying #AllLivesMatter. It’s like Black Lives Matter is creating this boundary between blacks and other races. They might not believe in that way but that’s the way it looks because the name of their movement. It’s like saying we only care about the black guy or lady that was killed about the police. Black Lives Matter is creating a bigger problem than just police brutality and injustice and they should be criticized for it.
The rally was a counter-protest of a gathering of white supremacists, which resulted in a display of physical aggressiveness and violence.
“Black Lives Matter” —an intended progression in society without a hierarchy, merely marching forward by spur of the people. Started by three sisters who continue to keep the organization a chapter-based, left wing social justice operation, it can best be described as “Not a moment, but a movement” by those that follow it. The case that began this outcry involved a man —George Zimmerman— whom, according to Lizette Alvarez and Cara Buckley (2013), “was found not guilty [of] second-degree murder [and] was also acquitted of manslaughter, a lesser charge.” (para. 1). Since its initial start in 2013, the movement follows and protests against police brutality and civil injustice towards individuals of the Black minority; however, this is a prime example of hate breeding hate as the movement, has opened a new floodgate full of antipathy aimed towards the White-community and Law Enforcement Officials. In short, the initial idea of “Black Lives Matter” —which is to bring civil justice to the Black-community— is a good concept, but the execution by its adherents are, ironically, bigoted; the movement needs to either evolve its state of thought or disperse before it further segregates America.
Such questions are understandable, given the course that BLM activists are charting for their organization. But comparing the group to the civil rights movement betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of both its importance and its broader
In my own assessment of BLM I have to say I do not agree with it nor do I believe it will ever be a respectable civil rights group at this current rate. This is not because I have an issue with equal treatment of all people, it is because of the
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi created a movement centered towards black Americans which later turned into Black Live Matter. Those three leaders came together in 2013 after the Trayvon Martin case that devastated the black community. Black Live Matter, also known as BLM, became an organization that has a mission to give power and a voice to violence inflicted on Black communities. So many black injustices went unnoticed and ignored, but this group will not stand to let that happen again. Injustice to the black community is what causes so many protests and movements that make the Black Lives Matter organization stronger than ever. .
The Black Lives Matter movement has swept across America. It 's branched out with chapters in over 31 cities and held rallies and boycotts across the United States(Sidner). The Black Lives Matter movement started with the outrage of the death of a young man. It continues to take over headlines and raise awareness on police brutality and inequality. However, the movement has met resistance from the All Lives Matter group. This group thinks that Black Lives Matter is a movement to express hatred towards other races. However, statistics, the views of fellow citizens, and the overall purpose of the Black Lives Matter movement, can prove that the movement wasn 't meant to express hate on other races and that we need to support the movement instead of going against it.
The media has changed the mindset of many individuals in society. If a peaceful protest is happening, then the citizens are portrayed to be angry and rioters in the media. In today’s society, people gain their knowledge from either reading off social media networking sites and newspaper outlets online. The miscommunication and biased perspectives are formed because of sources that may have an enticing headline such as saying, “Black Lives Matter is the newest hate group.” For someone who might not understand this organization would believe the negative stigma behind it. This organization stands against violence and systemic racism toward African-Americans involving the issues of police brutality, profiling, and injustices. Black Lives Matter holds peaceful protests and meetings to find solutions to help end racial inequality for African-Americans. The headline should state that “Black Lives Matter stands up for unity,” which is respectable toward the organization. However, the media tries not to promote positivity because they want to appeal more individuals with newsworthy articles. The Nationalist Association of Black Journalists Award Winning Artist, Akiba Solomon is a freelance writer who focuses on writing about race and gender. One of her most indulgence writings is titled Thugs. Students. Rioters. Fans: Media’s Subtle Racism in Unrest Coverage. Solomon is a lecturer that instructs and teaches about women and social justice issues. She discusses the intolerant