Black Lives Matter Movement

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  1. 3. Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their race.
  2. 5. African-American man who was wrongly killed by a police officer in 2020; his death reignited the Black Lives Matter movement.
  3. 7. Movement that is becoming increasingly intertwined with BLM as gay and transgender African-Americans begin to speak and fight for their rights.
  4. 11. Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone.
  5. 12. Slogan created as a negative response to BLM; aims to label law enforcement groups as minorities.
  6. 13. A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
  7. 14. Political and social movement that promotes anti-racism, specifically focused on the experiences of African-Americans.
  8. 18. Excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement against an individual or a group.
  9. 20. Phrase coined to bring attention to victims of systemic racism and racial injustice in the US.
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  1. 1. Day of 2020 where BLM the number of protesters reached its peak at half a million people in 550 sites across the US.
  2. 2. A Floridan African-American teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2012; his death sparked the formation of many racial justice organizations, including BLM.
  3. 4. Movement that is becoming increasingly intertwined with BLM as women begin to speak on their experiences and pursue leadership roles in fighting for rights.
  4. 6. Civil rights activist and writer known for co-founding the Black Lives Matter movement.
  5. 8. Police officer who fatally shot Trayvon Martin.
  6. 9. Slogan that supports removing funds from law enforcement services in response to violence against people of color.
  7. 10. A nationally celebrated holiday commemorating the end of slavery; very important to the Black Lives Matter movement.
  8. 15. City of Floyd's death as well as the origin city of BLM protests.
  9. 16. American politician, diplomat, and activist who deals in civil rights activities and praises the prideful and nonviolent manner of BLM.
  10. 17. Slogan created as a negative response to BLM; argues that everyone is equal but disregards that black lives are disproportionately affected by racism.
  11. 19. African-American woman who was fatally shot in her apartment by police in 2020; her death became a subject of protest for BLM.