• Description: Initiated as a hashtag in 2013 after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's murderer, Black Lives Matter has since become a global movement advocating for the rights of Black individuals. It addresses systemic racism, police violence, and the unjust killing of Black individuals.
• Impact: The movement has led to global protests, policy changes in various institutions, and a renewed discussion about race and inequality.
• Further Reading: “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir” by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele.

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• “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nehisi Coates in The Atlantic
• “The 1619 Project” by The New York Times