Persuasive Essay: Why Do Black Lives Matter?

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Why do Black Lives Matter?
Black lives matter. It’s something so simple and straightforward but why does it stir up angry emotions. Why is it that when people say black lives matter why do they believe that all other races are not included in the rhetoric? We live in a society of individualism and selfishness. The second someone turns their attention away from themselves, they get offended and make it about themselves. The second people educate themselves on why black lives matter, then people of color no longer have to say it.
Racism first began with slavery starting in the 1600s and ending in 1865. However, blacks were not granted complete equal rights. In the 1960s, a relatively short time ago, blacks were discriminated against heavily
Many say that the protests are problematic however, how are peaceful protests problematic? People also believe that the hashtag is exclusionary however, the movement has in fact included all people who have been killed by police. If the all lives matter argument was included, why don’t they also fight for the men and women being killed by police every day?
There is a solid glimmer of hope for blacks with the upcoming elections and the higher level of educated people. Blacks and people of color are fighting harder and stronger of their rights. The issue is that many marginalized groups, Blacks and Hispanics, do not usually vote in elections whether it be because of being uneducated on what is going on with our governmental agencies or not being sure which side to vote. Personally may family members of mine prefer to vote for Hillary Clinton despite her anti-black past.
In order for more change to be made more education needs to happen on what the black community has contributed to America. Many blacks have invented tools and things that are used every day within American society. Blacks have also contributed aspects of culture and society so why are we still discriminated against?

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