Black Lives Matter

/ blæk laɪvz ˈmæt.ər / movement /

RE: ACTIVISM, EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, PROTEST, RACE

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a social and political movement that began in the United States in 2013, following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed Black teenager. It gained global attention in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, sparking protests around the world.

The movement campaigns against police brutality, systemic racism, and racial inequality, especially affecting Black communities. While rooted in the U.S., it has inspired global conversations and actions around racial justice, including in the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and many European countries.

Black Lives Matter operates through both organised chapters and grassroots activism, using protests, social media, and community organising to push for policy change and public accountability. It has become a symbol of resistance, solidarity, and the ongoing fight for human rights and dignity.

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