"All Lives Matter" by Kelly Coryell is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice. The book examines the phrase "All Lives Matter" and its broader context of systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. Coryell explores how this slogan, often used as a counter to Black Lives Matter, can sometimes obscure or diminish the specific struggles faced by marginalized communities. Through a combination of personal narrative, sociological analysis, and historical context, Coryell aims to highlight the importance of acknowledging and addressing racial inequalities. The book emphasizes the need for an understanding of the struggles faced by different communities, like economic inequality, healthcare disparities, unequal access to education, and police brutality, while advocating for …show more content…
The Black Lives Matter started in order to draw attention to how Black people are treated by law enforcement in the United States. Much of the Black Lives Matter movement's activism has focused on the excessive use of force by police and the perceived lack of accountability for their actions. Kelly Coryell goes into this and identifies the racial inequality within the law enforcement sector. Coryell writes, “Black Americans are killed by police officers more every year than white Americans.” We need to understand the racial/ethnic breakdown of citizens engaged in behavior that presents a serious threat to officers or others, thereby maximizing the likelihood of deadly force being used. In other words, citizen behavior must be taken into consideration as officers likely react to their actions.The 2021 National Crime Victimization Survey from the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that the rate of violent crime victimization was highest among African