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Death Of Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was fatally shot near a convenience store while planning to go back to his fathers fiancés house. The death of Trayvon Martin was important because, after his death many marches, rallies, and protest happen across all of America. -
The '#BlackLivesMatter' Hashtag
About 4 people from Facebook created the '#BlackLivesMatter' hashtag in response to the death of 'Trayvon Martin'. I believe this act is important because it brought awareness to people about the Death of 'Trayvon Martin'. -
Death Of Eric Garner
Eric Garner was a Black man who was brutally killed by Daniel Pantaleo, an officer of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Pantaleo placed Eric Garner in a prohibited chokehold, and numerous videos of the incident have circulated on various social media platforms. Garner's death is important because it created protests around the world, of people demanding justice and accountability for Daniel Pantaleo. -
Death Of Michael Brown
Michael Brown an unarmed Black teen, was shot by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson, with conflicting accounts of the incident. Wilson claimed Brown attacked him and later charged at him, while Brown’s friend, Dorian Johnson, stated Brown fled, turned with hands raised, and was then shot. Brown was struck six times. I believe this event is important because, Michael Brown was UNARMED. This incident left many people from the black community devastated. -
Black Lives Matter Ride
The 'Black Lives Matter Ride' was justice for every black teen that has been killed. Many American citizens were devastated from all the black teens being killed. The 'Black Lives Matter Ride' was an event to call an end for state violence against Black people. I think this event is important because of the purpose behind it. -
The '#SayHerName' Hashtag
The '#SayHerName' campaign started to spread awareness to people about black woman being killed, and victimized by police. I believe this event is extremely important because, it makes people realize these situations are very real. -
Death Of Sandra Bland
Sandra Bland, a black woman was found dead by being hanged in custody of police. Officials say her death was because of suicide, but some think otherwise. Soon after many protesters were demanding justice for Sandra Bland. I believe this event is important because, it shows just how much people will do for someone in their community who has died. -
Minnesotan Police, Yanez Shoots Philando Castile
Yanez, a Minnesotan police officer shot at Philando Castile. Many protest were held because, for no apparent reason Philando Castile was shot dead. Yanez was reported not guilty, sticking rage in the black communities of Minnesota. This event was important because it shows how much the black communities care about each other. -
Colin Kaepernick Takes A Knee
In a game of American Football, the NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem before a game, a gesture for a silent protest that would be picked up around the world, and done again by many. I believe this event is important because it shows how protesting doesn't have to be violent. -
Killing Of Stephon Clark
Stephon Clark, a tall black man, was brutally killed by two Californian officers, Terrence Mercadal and Jared Robinet in the back of Stephon's Grandmas house. Hundreds of black men, and some black woman raged to the Sacramento Hall to protest Stephon Clarks death. These protesters repeatedly said: ‘You Murdered a Son'. This event strikes fear of police brutality in the Californian areas. -
Death Of Elijah McClain
Elijah McClain, a 23 year old black male, died after being injected with 500 mg of ketamine a drug, by paramedics after being forcibly detained by police officers. The death of Elijah McClain strikes riots, and peaceful protest. The protesters played the violin to police officers to symbolizing when Elijah used to play. This is why I think the death of Elijah McClain is important. -
Death Of George Floyd
George Floyd a 46 year old black man, suffocated till he died from police officer Derek Chauvin. George Floyds death boosted BLM into a nation-wide movement. Videos circulated the internet with George Floyd repeatably saying, "I cant breath." I believe this event is impor -
Rittenhouse Trial Protests
Kyle Rittenhouse a 17-year-old boy, and a public figure from Antioch, Illinois, shot, and killed two black men. These actions raged people into protesting the day of his trail. People were saying things like, "The people verdict: GUILTY!" This event is important because Kyle said his actions were in the name of protecting the capital. -
All Black Lives Matter: Black Germany and Beyond
Rutgers University-Camden's Africana Studies program, in collaboration with the Black German Heritage and Research Association (BGHRA), is hosting a four-day conference titled 'ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER: Black Germany and Beyond' from February 17-20, 2022, as part of their year-long event series celebrating Black History Month 2022. This event for me is important because it brings people together while also celebrating the lives the black community lost. -
Black Lives Matter Festival - California
In the summer of July, 2023, the tenth anniversary of the BLM festival celebrates the death of many black people such as 17 year old Trayvon Martin. Trayvon Martin also sparked the start of this festival. I believe this event is important because, it supports the black communities and, stands against racism.