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  2. How the Clenched Fist Became a Black Power Symbol

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    There’s a shirt that depicts three clenched fists raised in solidarity on sale at the Black Lives Matter store, and the enduring symbol is echoed in the organization’s mission statement ...

  3. Violence and controversies during the George Floyd protests

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    The argument between the two armed groups allegedly began when someone in Whitaker's group used a slang version of the "N-word." Whitaker responded to chants of "Black lives matter" by saying "all lives matter". Although her fiancé seemingly deescalated the situation, as the two groups were parting, Whitaker was shot and later died in the ...

  4. Black Lives Matter - Wikipedia

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    A Black Lives Matter die-in over rail tracks, protesting alleged police brutality in Saint Paul, Minnesota (September 20, 2015). Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement [1] [2] that aims to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people and to promote anti-racism.

  5. List of police reforms related to the George Floyd protests

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    Black Lives Matter Plaza. On June 10, 2020, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she would sign the D.C. Council's emergency legislation to ban the use of neck restraints, tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and stun grenades by police. [30] The council has also passed legislation regarding the release of body camera footage ...

  6. What Black Lives Matter Means: The History of the Movement - AOL

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    What Black Lives Matter is and what Black Lives Matter isn’t has been feverishly debated since its inception in 2013. What began as a hashtag on social media posts and anti-racism quotes has ...

  7. George Floyd protests in Los Angeles County, California

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    The large crowd chanted "Black Lives Matter", "Hands up, don't shoot", and "Say their names" while subsequently listing African-Americans killed by police. All protests were peaceful, and the city government released a statement strongly condemning the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism as a whole.

  8. How to Respond When Someone Says “All Lives Matter” - AOL

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    Campt adds that another smart tactic is asking if All Lives Matter puts a spotlight on the particular problems that have resulted in Black people having shorter life expectancies, fewer resources ...

  9. United States racial unrest (2020–2023) - Wikipedia

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    Public opinion in support of the Black Lives Matter movement greatly increased, [238] [239] with a surge of "am I racist" searches [240] and a greater approval for removing Confederate statues and memorials. [241] However, support for the Black Lives Matter movement declined by August and September 2020. [242] [243] [244]