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Many Americans noticed these racist acts and cruelty that was constantly happening against African Americans, and wanted to bring a change in society. They started off by creating a network global website that was a response to Trayvon Martins death. After facing many unfair lynches against this race, people decided that there should be someone to speak up about this injustice and bring an end to it.

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On February 26, 2012, 17 year old Trayvon Martin was brutally shot by George Zimmerman. Martin was on his way home from a convenience store when a neighborhood-watch member, George Zimmerman saw him. He called the police because Martin looked “suspicious” and “looked like he was on drugs”. Then, Zimmerman decided to get involved and follow Martin and eventually ended up shooting him. Zimmerman claims that he was being assaulted by Martin and claimed self-defense, even when Martin never associated himself with Zimmerman.
Social Impact: Trayvon Martin’s death upset many people and played a crucial role in the formation of the Black Lives Matter movement. It brought awareness to racial injustice within society.

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A young African American man named Emmett Louis Till was kidnapped, tortured, and killed in a lynching in Mississippi in 1955. He had been charged of making fun of Carolyn Bryant, a white woman, at her family's grocery business. In the picture it shows how badly they tortured and abused him.
How it connects?
Trayvon and Emmett both were racially abused, and accused of something they did not do. They were also both very young to be a victims. These 2 cases sparked protests around the world.

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Trayvon Martins death inspired three women, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi to create the Black Lives Matter. A decentralized political and social movement, Black Lives Matter aims to expose racism, discrimination, and racial injustice that black people face while also advancing anti-racism. Police brutality and violence against Black people motivated by race are its main issues.
Social Impact:
This a huge impact on society. It has brought awareness to issues of racial injustice and police brutality, sparking important conversations and advocating for change. It has also inspired people to take action and stand up against systemic racism.

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“On November 22, 2014, Tamir E. Rice, a 12-year-old African American boy, was killed in Cleveland, Ohio, by Timothy Loehmann, a 26-year-old white police officer. Rice was carrying a replica toy gun; Loehmann shot him almost immediately upon arriving on the scene.”
Social Impact:
It brought attention to police violence and the need for reform in law enforcement practices. Many people were outraged by the circumstances surrounding his death and it further fueled the ongoing conversations about racial bias and accountability within the criminal justice system.

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“Sandra Annette Bland was a 28-year-old African-American woman who was found hanged in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas, on July 13, 2015, three days after being arrested during a traffic stop. Officials found her death to be a suicide.” HBO even made a tv show on her because her case was such an eyeopener for the police department accountability.
Political Impact:
Sandra’s case led to increased political advocacy for police reform, greater accountability, and the implementation of the "Sandra Bland Act" in Texas, which aims to address issues related to police interactions and mental health in jails.

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“The Black Lives Matter movement gained renewed attention on September 25, 2016, when San Francisco 49ers players Eric Reid, Eli Harold, and quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem before the game against the Seattle Seahawks to draw attention to recent acts of police brutality. Dozens of other players in the NFL and beyond followed suit.”
Social Impact:
it sparked a national conversation about racial inequality and police brutality. Some people supported him and others criticized him. It brought attention to the need for justice and equality for black community. The movement he started spread to other athletes and individuals, further highlighting these important issues.

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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement".
How it connects?
Both Colin and Rosa took a stand to raise awareness of the injustice that African Americans had to face. The only difference is that Colin kneeled down to raise awareness about police brutality and Rosa wanted equality.

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“On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American woman, was fatally shot in her Louisville, Kentucky apartment when at least seven police officers forced entry into the apartment as part of an investigation into drug dealing operations.” This is a key example of times when African Americans were targeted due to their skin color.
Political Impact:
Breonna Taylor's death during a botched police raid in 2020 galvanized the movement for racial justice and police reform, prompting widespread protests and demands for accountability. Her case led to the introduction of "Breonna's Law" in Louisville, which bans no-knock warrants, and influenced similar legislative changes across the United States to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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“George Perry Floyd Jr. was a black American man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest made after a store clerk suspected Floyd may have used a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill, on May 25, 2020.” He was a victim of being racially profiled along with police brutality. His last words were “I can’t breathe” which should have made the cop stop pressing him down but because of his racist behavior he didn’t which led to George Floyd’s death.
Social Impact:
Many protests and riots broke out, involving many celebrities to also speak up and bring awareness. Everyone on social media posted a black post joining the peaceful part of the protest, and many other people protested on the streets demanding justice.

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All Lives Matter was a slogan specifically created as a negative response to the Black Lives Matter movement. They don’t believe in police brutality and the violence that caused people to form the BLM movement. The difference between ALM and BLM is that ALM is just a slogan, and isn’t a social movement, but BLM is because of the racism that people have faced in society. People that believe in ALM think that BLM is bad because they think it is saying only black lives matter, which isn’t true.
Social Impact:
This socially affected the American society by bringing more hypocrisy towards the blm movement. All lives matter trended an across many social media platforms, and caused a lot of hypocrisy. Several African American’s felt like it was taking away from their movement and justice, however many other races felt like they should be heard too and that this shouldn’t just be about black lives.

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“A Black Lives Matter protests caused by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota on May 26, 2020 Hundreds of people marched through downtown Los Angeles which led to violent confrontation with police and the shutting down of the 101 Freeway.” This is a good primary source because you can see the impact of a brutal death of a black man due to a racist police officer. Social media made this trend everywhere, as a result, intense riots and protests broke out.
Social Impact:
All over the United States many people came out on the streets to express their anger and emotions during that day. Leading to many days of sorrow and horror of shootings and violence.

Political Impact:
The death of George Floyd protests have fled across many cities which led to the action of national guards to take action in at least 21 states.

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https://www.loc.gov/item/2015669103/
“Gertrude Jackson recalls growing up in Madison, Illinois, and Marvell, Arkansas. She recalls organizing her community to renovate a local segregated school and becoming involved in the civil rights movement in rural Arkansas. She discusses assisting Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) fieldworkers Howard Himmelbaum and Myrtle Glascoe, working for Head Start, and starting a community center. Jackson's grandson is also interviewed“. This is a good primary source because it’s directly part of the timeline and connected to how African Americans made themselves involved and heard.

Social Impact:
She was an African American civil rights activist who caught for social justice in the 20th century. She made significant contributions to the civil rights movement through her hard work and community organizing efforts. Her work helped to bring about positive change and promote equality in society.

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Harris, whose mother immigrated to the United States from India and whose father immigrated from Jamaica, was the first person of African or Asian descent to become a major party’s vice presidential candidate-and the first to win the office. In her victory speech in November 2020, Harris said that she was thinking "about the generations of women, Black women, Asian, white, Latina, Native American women- who throughout our nation’s history have paved the way for this moment tonight- women who fought and sacrificed so much for equality and liberty and justice for all.”
Political Impact:
It was a historic moment as she became the first black and South Indian woman to hold position, which truly showed America that no matter what the race or ethnicity, you can still hold a high position. This outcome also was significant because it was a result of the years of struggles and abuse black people had to deal with, proving that when you stand up for yourself, it can go a long way.

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How did this event contribute to the growth of American society?
Through organizing protests, and advocacy efforts, BLM has raised awareness about police brutality, racial profiling, and disparities in the criminal justice system. BLM's influence has led to increase law enforcement practices, prompting calls for reform and accountability. Additionally, the movement has inspired conversations and initiatives aimed at addressing broader societal issues such as racial inequality in education, healthcare, and employment. BLM has played a crucial role in pushing America towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

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Post 1: https://blacklivesmatter.com/

post 3: https://www.britannica.com/event/shooting-of-Trayvon-Martin
Post 5: http://blacklivesmatter.com/  and https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones

Post 6: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/saytheirnames/feature/tamir-rice
Post 7: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html and https://exhibits.stanford.edu/saytheirnames/feature/sandra-bland

Post 8: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Colin-Kaepernick
Post 9: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Parks
Post 10: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Breonna_Taylor#:~:text=On%20March%2013%2C%202020%2C%20Breonna,investigation%20into%20drug%20dealing%20operations.
Post 11: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/politics/kamala-harris.html
Post 12: https://participedia.net/case/5563