#BlackLivesMatter Study Guide
Does this movement call for protest, if so what do they involve?
Yes they have protest and they involve marchers with signs that have phrases on them.
Who are the creators of Black Lives Matter?
Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors.
What does the #BlackLivesMatter movement mean?
We are bordering the conversation because of state violence.
What hashtag started Black Lives Matter?
#BlackLivesMatter.
How many hours was MIchael Brown left on the street?
6 hours.
Why was the Black Lives Matter Movement created?
Black Lives Matter was created in 2012 after Trayvon Martin murderer, George Zimmerman was not charged guilty for his crime.
What social media did they use?
Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
What gender started the Black Lives Matter Movement?
Female.
Who do people believe killed Trayvon Martin?
George Zimmerman.
What type of agenda does this movement have?
It has a diverse agenda for the reflection of its leadership.
What is the #BlackLivesMatter really based on?
It is based on how the 17 year old Trayvon Martin was murdered and the killer wasn't charged guilty.
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement based on?
It is based on working for the authority of black life.
If the movement loses structure what will happen?
It will empower one's own agenda.
Who was the other black male that was shot?
Michael Brown.
How did they charge George Zimmerman?
Not guilty.
Why did they start Black Lives Matter?
To stop racism.
What else is the Black Lives Matter organization against?
Police brutality.
Black Lives Matter is working to do what?
Rebuild the black liberation movement.
How old was Trayvon Martin when he was killed?
Trayvon Martin was 17 when he was killed.
Black Lives Matter is a call to action and a response to what?
The deadly anti-black racism that infuses our society.