Do Black Lives Matter or do All Lives Matter? That question has been the cause of many debates and
conversations across America recently. The All Lives Matter response was created to criticize the Black
Lives Matter Movement and operates under the assumption that the movement isn’t needed in America
because it is a post racial society. in order to show why the Black Lives Matter Movement is needed. It
looks at the influence colorblindness has on the United States Criminal Justice System and the All Lives
Matter response.
why the Black Lives Matter Movement is important and suggest next steps that can be taken by the
Black Lives Matter Movement to reach its goal of social justice for black lives.
How did American society reach the point where it needs a Black Lives Matter Movement? What is the
relationship between the All Lives Matter response and the concept of colorblindness*?
the idea that change comes not only from direct action — taking it to the streets — but through diligent
work in state and local politics.
the recurrent problem of racial bias in our criminal justice system proves that only protests and direct
action can bring about change, and that voting and participation in electoral politics is a waste of time.
"The point of protest is to raise public awareness, to put a spotlight on injustice and to make the powers
that be uncomfortable; in fact, throughout American history, it's often only been in response to protests
and civil disobedience that the political system has even paid attention to marginalized communities,"
There are more advantages of taking classes in the classroom compared to taking them online; such as
being able to physically meet with the teacher, asking for feedback and seeing their reaction.
Many students learn best though the face to face interaction or the hands on approach that is provided
by teachers and peers while attending classes in the classroom environment. Online classes might be
effective for some students however many students learn by doing, seeing, and being able to interact
with the teacher and their peers.
