discuss about one of the biggest discrimination acts. Racism against black people is one of the main themes being discussed around the world. Black Lives Matter
What is it? When it started?
Black Lives Matter is a The movement began in July social movement that 2013, with the use of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter seeks to highlight racism, on social media after the discrimination, and racial acquittal of George inequality experienced Zimmerman in the shooting by black people. death of African-American teen Trayvon Martin 17 months earlier in February 2012. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. ”
—Martin Luther King
Conclusion Working on this presentation we had a better knowledge at understanding what racism is, which is one of the biggest discrimination acts present on our society. Thanks! Thanks for your attention!
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