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Main topic: Making a difference Subtopic: BLM (Black Lives Matter)
1. why did I choose this topic?
Importance and relevance
”Make a difference”
Personal connection
I have Making a difference as my main topic, and I chose “Black Lives Mater” as my subtopic.
I chose this topic because…
I think it’s an important topic that is also relevant today
And also being a person of color its a topic I naturally always have found important and connected with on a personal level
2. Historical context
BLM Movement
Global organization
So starting with some of the historical context:
BLM (Black Lives Matter)
Is an international activist movement, made with the intention to fighting racism with a main focus on police brutality.
2. Historical context
Founded
Trayvon martin
Transition Text
It was Founded in the United States in 2013
In response to the murder of Trayvon Martin
Where George Zimmerman was found not guilty due to the “Stand you’re ground” law (meaning you can kill someone if you feel threatened)
2. Historical context
Racism in the United States
Racism in America has always been a big issue and still is today. Although today it is more “Discreet“ and in most places not accepted as a norm.
3. Police brutality
One of the biggest issues with Racism The Us today is Police brutality
3. Police brutality
Impact on the BLM Movement
Main focus
It is one of the areas that The movement has had the most impact on and is also their main focus.
3. Police brutality
Systemic Issues
Police brutality is, like most racism issues in the U.S. today, a systemic issue.
which means that some laws and parts of the criminal justice system target Black communities. For example, loopholes in laws that makes it easier for police to kill or hurt black people without getting convicted or facing any real consequences.
leading to higher rates of police violence, and incarceration.
3. Police brutality
Eric Garner & George Floyd
For example, a very known case of this brutality was George Floid, who was murdered by a police officer during an arrest. (2020)
This case caused a big rise in the BLM movement. And was almost identical to Eric Garner's case in (2014), both got well know for the phrase “i cant breathe”
The killing of Gorge Floyd also led to chokehold ban in several states (24)
4. Progress and influence
When it comes to Progress and influence:
BLM has had big influence mostly by increasing awareness and media coverage of systemic racism and police brutality,wich has helped educate many about these injustices issues.
The movement has also encouraged millions of people to join protests and activism, and in that way put pressure on police and government to address the issues and push for new police reforms.
BLM's work, in particular, has led to changes such as the enforcement of body cameras, more control of how much force police are allowed to use , and specifically the banning of chokeholds in some areas. (like I mention before)
4. Progress and influence
Influence globally
Protest (Denmark)
And it had a big global effect and is well known internationally and had protests in multiple different countries.
for example, the first BLM demonstrations in Denmark was held in 2016.
4. Progress and influence
Comparison (US vs Denmark)
Of course its a little different In Denmark when in comes to racism as it is not as critical of a problem and a lot of it is like hidden or excused with humor, like with the term “hygge racisme”
A lot of Racismin Denmark is also more directed at people with middle eastern ethnicity
4. Progress and influence
Sport and social media
There are a lot of different approaches to stopping racism.
laws is one of the key ways to do it. (Prevents it from becoming part of society’s norm) as I talked about before
But Social media is also a great way to have an influence (BLM good at)
Another way is in sports, where famous players or teams take a knee or have worn shirts with BLM on them to show suport
5. Conclusion
Summary of BLM
Impact and influence
So just to summen up, Racism worldwide but especially in America is still a big issue
and The movement BLM has been one of the most impactful movements in terms of getting attention to the problem
Whith that said they have also received criticism for not being clear about the use of many donations they get. Many also argue that they haven't done enough like on-ground action, by giving back to the community.
5. Conclusion
My opinion
Continued efforts
In My opinion
Even tho there is still clearly things the movement can work on
I think BLM is a great example of how people can get together and make a difference.
Where people can show support in many different ways.
