Since George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in late May, Black Lives Matter activists have taken to the streets demanding radical changes to police departments and other parts of government. So far, the political class is offering little more than words painted on streets.
The Black Lives Matter street art, meanwhile, originated more as a way to troll President Donald Trump, who has called Black Lives Matter a “hate group.” More than a dozen other cities have since adopted the practice. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was one of the first to follow suit, ordering Black Lives Matter to be painted on 5th Avenue, directly across from Trump Tower. Rev. Al Sharpton and members of the Central Park Five participated in its unveiling.
Those realities prompted D.C. activists to immediately paint a counter-message on the street next to Mayor Bowser’s Black Lives Matter mural: “Defund the police.” Black Lives Matter D.C. has also since released a“The folks who painted that...they know very well that that wasn't a genuine thing by Muriel Bowser,” said Sean Blackmon, an organizer with the D.C.-based Stop Police Terror Project, which organizes nationwide against police violence.
BLACK LIVES MANIPULATED.
Dismantling our nation won't fix the problem. Each individual has to want to change from within.
But it was the apex of wokeness a couple weeks ago?
I did a video on this recently. It's great that people are saying the 'right' things; if it's not backed up with concrete actions and accountability, it's actually insulting. Leaders need to make sure that the values are put into practice. leadership
Black Lives Matter murals are empty gesture as like BlackLivesMatter are empty of everything... For all the slavery debate, read an interesting article published yesterday... Don't blame only the whites...
What objective metrics will determine success?
Try ending the war on drugs.
Oh, you mean all those people didn’t take to the streets just for a mural and new maple syrup branding? This is surprising.
NO bottom line is their is NO support for this BLM lie
Start by hiring more police, 6% of blacks account for 50% of homicides. Imagine if our population was 50% black? Wow.
Like they say talk is cheap!Waste of paint because ALL LIVES MATTER not just white,yellow,black...ALL LIVES MATTER and it’s what we should be teaching our children.realDonaldTrump USSupremeCourt foxandfriends cnn msnbc
It's not a 'Mural.' It's a Graffiti. May be we should look at some art work by Banskyso we can have a proper reference for a Mural.
“ BLACK LIVES MATTER “ when does it take effect with the BLACKS who are killing each other. Do they not see what we see Know what we know Hear what we hear
Seems like a waste of taxpayer money to me. But what do I know. I'm just a taxpayer.
If Protesters have petitioned for historical statues to be removed, or have asked for policy changes, there should be a direct public response from government on those matters. We’re skipping over discussion and debate, while leaders defend and dismiss the actions of rioters.
Very interesting article... I recommend it to BlackLivesMatter ... It says: 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒂 19𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒚 21𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔. So true... Read it... Interesting
Both are good!
How many will die in Chicago this weekend ? Call your politician and the police. See who shows up first.
They don't give a rat's ass about the black people, this is about trying to hurt America.
After Biden wins another 400 years of nada
('In addition to')..fixed it.
Can't we do both?
Too lazy to make the meme but, Me: wait, it's an empty gesture? Them holding a gun to the back of my head: Always has been.
I think both actions Matter! Let's activate!
These symbolic gestures mean nothing. Change laws and hold people accountable for the oppressive and deadly way black Americans are treated.
Do both!!!!!
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