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What is Black Lives Matter according to Patrisse Cullors?
What is Black Lives Matter according to Patrisse Cullors?
Black Lives Matter is a tool to reimagine a world where black people are free to exist and live.
Why does Opal Tometi emphasize the need for a human rights movement challenging systemic racism globally?
Why does Opal Tometi emphasize the need for a human rights movement challenging systemic racism globally?
Because black people are subject to disparities in various challenging issues worldwide.
What personal experiences led Patrisse Cullors to question why black people were targeted by law enforcement?
What personal experiences led Patrisse Cullors to question why black people were targeted by law enforcement?
Growing up in a heavily policed neighborhood, witnessing family being stopped and frisked, and home being raided.
Why does Opal Tometi believe that a human rights movement challenging systemic racism is necessary?
Why does Opal Tometi believe that a human rights movement challenging systemic racism is necessary?
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According to Patrisse Cullors, what new vision does Black Lives Matter offer young black girls around the world?
According to Patrisse Cullors, what new vision does Black Lives Matter offer young black girls around the world?
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What does Black Lives Matter aim to provide answers to, according to Patrisse Cullors?
What does Black Lives Matter aim to provide answers to, according to Patrisse Cullors?
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What challenges was Haiti facing even before Hurricane Matthew hit?
What challenges was Haiti facing even before Hurricane Matthew hit?
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According to Alicia Garza, what does it mean when she says 'when black people are free, everyone is free'?
According to Alicia Garza, what does it mean when she says 'when black people are free, everyone is free'?
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How does race operate in the United States according to Alicia Garza?
How does race operate in the United States according to Alicia Garza?
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What wage gap example does Alicia Garza provide in her discussion?
What wage gap example does Alicia Garza provide in her discussion?
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How does Alicia Garza criticize the approach of 'trickle-down justice'?
How does Alicia Garza criticize the approach of 'trickle-down justice'?
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What does Alicia Garza suggest is the alternative to 'trickle-down justice'?
What does Alicia Garza suggest is the alternative to 'trickle-down justice'?
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Study Notes
Black Lives Matter Importance
- Black Lives Matter is a call to action and a tool to reimagine a world where black people are free to exist and live without fear.
- Growing up in a heavily policed neighborhood, Patrisse Cullors witnessed her brothers and siblings being constantly stopped and frisked by law enforcement, leading to questions about why black people are targeted.
Global Impact of Antiblack Racism
- Antiblack racism is a global issue, not limited to the United States, and affects black people across the world.
- Six of the 10 worst impacted nations by climate change are in Africa, causing unnatural disasters, displacement, and economic hardship.
- Haiti, the poorest country in the hemisphere, is a prime example of this, with the population facing challenges like earthquakes, cholera, and hurricane damage.
Climate Justice and Black Lives
- A network of Africans across the continent is fighting for climate justice and demanding change.
- Climate change disproportionately affects black communities, making it a critical issue for Black Lives Matter.
Race and Racism in the US
- Race operates on a spectrum from black to white, with those closer to white experiencing better outcomes and those closer to black experiencing worse outcomes.
- To address problems, we need to focus on the root causes, specifically in black communities, rather than relying on trickle-down justice.
Economic Inequality and Black Lives
- The wage gap is more pronounced for black women, who make 64 cents to every dollar white women make, and even less for latinas, indigenous women, and trans women.
- Addressing these issues can create a "bubble up" effect, benefiting all communities.
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Test your knowledge on the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement according to Mia Birdsong and Patrisse Cullors. Explore the significance of this movement as a tool for reimagining a world where black people are free, and how allies can show support differently.
