Black Lives Matter facts for kids
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| Formation | July 13, 2013 |
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| Type | Activist organization |
| Purpose | Anti-racist advocacy and protest |
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a movement and a group of organizations. It works to stop violence and racism against black people. The movement started in the African-American community. It has grown to be an international effort.
The idea began in 2013 on social media. People used the Twitter hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. This happened after a court case involving Trayvon Martin. The movement became well-known for its street demonstrations. These protests followed incidents involving Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The events led to protests across the United States.
Since these early protests, Black Lives Matter supporters have spoken out. They have protested other incidents where African Americans died. These include Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland, and Philando Castile. The movement gained more attention during the George Floyd protests in 2020.
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How Black Lives Matter Works
Black Lives Matter first used social media to share its message. They used hashtag activism to reach many people quickly. Over time, the movement has used different ways to protest. Most Black Lives Matter protests have been peaceful.
Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
In January 2021, Black Lives Matter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A member of the Norwegian Parliament, Petter Eide, submitted the nomination. The award that year went to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov.
Understanding "All Lives Matter"
The phrase "All Lives Matter" appeared as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement. This happened after Black Lives Matter became widely known. Some people, like Senator Tim Scott, have supported "All Lives Matter." NFL player Richard Sherman also supported the idea. He said, "I stand by what I said that All Lives Matter and that we are human beings."
Images for kids
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A Black Lives Matter die-in over rail tracks, protesting alleged police brutality in Saint Paul, Minnesota (September 20, 2015)
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Black Lives Matter protest on September 20, 2015, against police brutality in St. Paul, Minnesota
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A "Hands up!" sign displayed at a Ferguson protest in August 2014
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Black Lives Matter demonstration in Oakland, California, December 2014
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Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., as seen from space on June 8, 2020
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Protest in Brisbane, June 6, 2020
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Protest in Vancouver, May 31, 2020
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Demonstration at Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen, June 7, 2020
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Black Lives Matter protest in Berlin, Germany, May 30, 2020
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Protest in Fukuoka, June 21, 2020
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Black Lives Matter protest in Auckland, June 14, 2020
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Protest at St. Nicholas Church in Brighton, June 3, 2020
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Protest outside the U.S. Embassy in London, June 7, 2020
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The empty pedestal of the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol. This statue was toppled and pushed into Bristol Harbour in June 2020.
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Bern Machine with a BLM sticker, September 18, 2015
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Bernie Sanders and Black Lives Matter activists in Westlake Park, Seattle, August 8, 2015
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"What happened to 'All Lives Matter'?" sign at a protest against Donald Trump, January 29, 2017
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A BLM protest in Ohio, July 2020
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See also
In Spanish: Black Lives Matter para niños
