Racial injustices and discrimination have been present in America since the beginning. Around the world, entire civilizations have been wiped out, because they have not met the standard set by other ethnic groups. People have been discriminated against based on nothing but the color of their skin for centuries. Despite the recurrent idea, this fear and dislike of other cultures are unfortunately still more prevalent in America today than most people know. In today’s society, it is a common issue that affects everyone. Whether a person’s racial bias is intentional or subliminal, this growing problem must be a topic of conversation in daily life around the nation. There are many groups dedicated to starting this conversation. One movement that is at the forefront in the fight for racial equality is Black Lives Matter. Though many people’s …show more content…
One of the most popular and recognized groups is All Lives Matter. All Lives Matter consists of the people who believe that Black Lives Matter is trying to say, black lives are the only lives that matter (Schatz). This mentality is entirely missing the point of Black Lives Matter. When a person replaces the word “Black” with “All”, the focus on racial oppression in America is weakened. Black Lives Matter is attempting to say, everyone matters, however specific races are not treated as equal in society and law systems. It has been proven that African Americans in America have been treated with deadly force by law enforcers more regularly than White people (Schatz). All Lives Matter is ignoring this racial divide and trying to cover it up by making a blanket statement. Society must acknowledge the true message behind Black Lives Matter before antagonistic action can be ethically taken. Black Lives Matter is often misinterpreted by the people who oppose it. Here are only a few characteristics of BLM to prove