https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter The BLM Movement then and now & the impact it has made on the entire world. en-us 2021-03-28 03:24:37 UTC 2025-06-20 19:09:31 UTC hello@padlet.com kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360690842 As racial injustice remains ubitiquous in our country, it is immensely important to remember, honor, and celebrate all our black brothers & sisters everyday as we continue to fight for freedom and equality.]]> 2021-03-28 03:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360690842 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360693582 Racial injustice among the black community has remained prevalent since 1619, when slavery of African Americans first began in America to 2020-2021, as black lives are being lost to police brutality and racism.

Lost but never forgotten names such as Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, Kimani Gray, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, are some of the names, some of the innocent young black men and women, who were victims of police brutality and injustice. Their names define a movement. ]]> 2021-03-28 03:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360693582 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360698016 On February 26th, 2012, an innocent young black man, Trayvon Martin, was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, for appearing "suspicious". 

Zimmerman was not charged until after 44 days after the murder of Trayvon.]]> 2021-03-28 03:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360698016 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360699854 In response to the unjust murder of Trayvon Martin and Zimmer's acquittal, three prestigious young black women, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi, created the organization of Black Lives Matter. ]]> 2021-03-28 03:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360699854 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360703970 Black Lives Matter can be a movement, a hashtag, a slogan, a plan to take political action, the fight for racial equality, people joining together in advocating for black lives.]]> 2021-03-28 03:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360703970 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360723402 According to Engler & Engler, shifting public perception occurs to evoke emotions in people (Engler and Engler 141).

News & Social Media:
What sources are used to create collective action towards racial justice? News outlets and social media posts began to flourish with video evidence of the murder of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and other victims of police brutality. People across the globe become struck with emotion from these videos, causing them to express their empathy, sadness, and anger through protests. People's emotions compel them to take action. 

Emotions:
What triggers more movement activity? With the dramatic imagery and narratives in Ferguson, people from other states were compelled to be present in Ferguson. Some examples as to what mobilized people to be in Ferguson include: the militarization utilized in response to the murder of Michael Brown, national media attention,  or perhaps the fact of Michael Brown being left in the heat for 4 hours-showing how inhumane and cruel the criminal justice system is. 

Protests:
How can people take action for a movement? Through protests, those in support of black lives in the BLM Movement can express their emotions, which is one of the many ways that social change can occur, political action to take place, and a revolution to take place. 

Collective Identity:
What's the importance of collective identity? With collective identity, individuals are able to inspire and be inspired to continue the fight for racial justice. The BLM movement expresses the importance of mobilizing together ('"strength in numbers") in order to end racial inequality all throughout the nation. Collective identity is evident through the use of protests, social media, news coverages of innocent black lives being lost, which creates a step toward social change. 

The Impact of the BLM Movement:
It is evident in the world that support for black lives has increased and the police brutality towards black individuals has declined significantly this year. Due to the outpouring of protests, social media posts, hashtags, news coverages, etc., real social change has emerged in America. Two examples include the defunding of the police, changes in America's political leader, or even black representation in political positions. Support from other BIPOC communities has also made an immense impact on the movement to move forward. The impact of the BLM Movement can inspire present and future generations to speak up for issues and bring about social change. 

]]> 2021-03-28 04:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360723402 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360728327 Social media applications, such at Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, are some of the most important tools utilized by the BLM Movement to raise awareness and fight for equality.]]> 2021-03-28 04:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360728327 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360734903 On May 25th, 2020, a #girldad, George Floyd, died at the hands of the police. Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on George's neck for approximately 9 minutes.  ]]> 2021-03-28 04:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360734903 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360739214 Following the unjust death of George Floyd, many individuals all throughout the nation, utilized their voices to amplify the voices of the silenced. 

Protest after protest, the crowds grew in support of all black lives.]]> 2021-03-28 04:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360739214 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360765678 Michael Brown's murder became the breaking point for the BLM Movement and its emergence. Patrisse Cullors, one of the three originators of the BLM Movement, drew participants and allies from other states to Ferguson to protest.]]> 2021-03-28 05:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360765678 kaylafrancisco https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360799197 On August 9th, 2014, unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown, was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer, Darren Wilson. As protests flourished in response to Michael's unjust death, police response became violent with rubber bullets and tear gas. ]]> 2021-03-28 06:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kaylafrancisco/blacklivesmatter/wish/1360799197