Facts
What does BLM stand for?
Black Lives Matter
What year was the Black Lives Matter movement founded?
July 13th, 2013
The death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests brought renewed global attention to this systemic issue.
Police brutality.
Who else can make a change in the world by using their voice and speaking against injustices?
Yourself, Friends, Family, and the Community around you.
What is racial profiling?
The use of race or ethnicity for suspecting someone of committing an offense.
What tragic event took place that caused the BLM movement to begin?
The death of Trayvon Martin
Why was the BLM Movement founded?
It was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman who was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.
Which NFL player kneeled during the national anthem?
Colin Kaepernick
Are BLM protests all violent?
No. According to The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, more than 93% of the 7,750 BLM protests were peaceful.
Who are the 3 women who founded the BLM movement?
Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi
Name 4 weapons that police officers have access to outside of handguns.
Tasers, Pepper Spray, Baton, Tear Gas.
Who sings "Glory," a song about the crossing of the Selma Bridge?
John Legend and Common
How many Black individuals were killed by police in the first 8 months of 2020?
164
Where was the first BLM march?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name two men who were killed by police brutality whose same final words were "I can't breathe."
Eric Garner and George Floyd
Which athlete said "I’m willing to give up everything I have [for social reform]" during the height of BLM protests?
NBA Player Kyrie Irving
This group, known for promoting unfounded conspiracy theories, was largely responsible for sharing false claims about George Floyd’s death being staged.
QAnon
On its peak day, mentions of Mr. Floyd and the protests surrounding his death reached this staggering figure, according to Zignal Labs.
His death was mentioned 8.8 million times on social media.
What is the BLM movement's mission statement?
"BLM is working inside and outside the system to heal the past, reimagine the present, and invest in the future of Black lives through policy change, investment in our communities, and a commitment to arts and culture."
Who lost their job on a major TV network that influenced Black culture to speak out against racial inequality?
Hint: the TV network is called MTV.
Nick Cannon