I. Some critics of the Black Lives Matter movement contend that all lives matter, and Black Lives Matter does not address this. James White, New England Patriot and son of a Florida police officier responded to this criticism:
"As a black person in America all we ask is to be treated justly. We breathe and bleed the same way as everyone else. When we say “black lives matter” it is to raise awareness for the unjust treatment that we have been dealing with for far too long. It doesn’t mean we hate America or the flag, it also doesn’t mean we are more important than any other race. Of course ALL lives matter.
We simply want to see changes because we can’t keep seeing things like innocent people being killed or beaten by the police or even being racially profiled by fellow Americans( just to name a few). We don’t want to be “feared “or seen as a “threat”. We want young black kids to feel like they matter in our society and that they don’t have to feel inferior because the color of their skin. We have to make a change! We all can make a difference! #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace"
a. Do you agree or disagree with White's response? Explain why.
b. I believe that change will occur in America because the Black Lives Matter movement is being led by your generation. Is voting essential for this movement to succeed? Do you think this movement can succeed if young voter turnout at the polls does not occur this fall?
a. Do you agree or disagree with White's response? Explain why.
b. I believe that change will occur in America because the Black Lives Matter movement is being led by your generation. Is voting essential for this movement to succeed? Do you think this movement can succeed if young voter turnout at the polls does not occur this fall?
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