The Civil Rights Movement: The Unjustifical Death Of Trayvon Martin

Think of an example from the news where a person was treated unfairly and contrast/compare them to Steve.

A national problem that is affecting me personally is the issue of police brutality. I am an African American female living in a society where there is an overlooked where between my community and the police task force. Before I delve into this topic, I need the reader to understand that I know all policeman are not bad and that all African Americans are not innocent. The problem I am addressing is the apparent discrepancy of police officers assuming that just because someone has a darker complexion that means that they are doing something illegal.

No matter who we are, we are respected or oppressed. Yes, we do have a problem with systemic oppression, rape culture, role models, respectability politics, and mythic individualism. Just like Trayvon Martin was killed for simply wearing a hoodie, this is definitely an example of systemic oppression. Our society is shaped in controversial beliefs. Cosby believes that being a wealthy successful man, now makes him the best and doesn’t care about anyone else, but himself; therefore becoming a mythic individual and “thinking” he overcame respectability politics. Not only does this shape our whole society, but also lives by it, therefore, demanding for an immediate change in our social point of

At the age of 17,Trayvon Martin’s death became the fatal bullet that helped trigger a movement of “Black liberation” known as Black Lives Matter. On February 26, 2012 George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain in the gated community, The Retreat at Twin Lakes in Sanford, Florida had called 911 police at 7:11 pm to report the presence of a suspicious person walking through this private property. In response the dispatcher had instructed Zimmerman not to get out his vehicle and confront the person, but with defiance Zimmerman dhada completely disregarded this order by pursuing the 17 year old teen. This self - imposed confrontation led to an altercation between the two which resulted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon and “injuries sustained

Racism, known as “the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.” (Oxford, 2013) When an individual mentions the word ‘racism’ almost all the time it will be referred to a black individual, not white nor any other race, but black. Over the years racism has repeatedly occurred whether it was said or done; some showed racism by the words they used, while others presented it by the racist acts they committed. Racism towards the black community has not only been shown by other races, but also by individuals who were there to keep them ‘safe’. Very contradictory yet true, that a black man’s worst

In closing, it can be said that racial injustice is going to be a continuing concern for many races other than whites because of they are the subject of events and circumstances that raise to many eyebrows and cause concern especially in our justice system, such as the verdict for Trayvon Martin, within the federal government and their response to natural disasters, like Hurricane Katrina, and the overall media coverage of how it is perceived that anytime a protest is held regarding these racial injustices they are scene as people over reacting to circumstances that are blown out of proportion or they have been misinformed. The real trouble lies within those who are not of color and racial discrimination. They are not able to relate to that

voicing unpopular opinions can make a difference in the world, And the most prominent example of this is the movement for African American rights. After recently learning about Emmett Till, it has really come to my attention that the way that black people were treated was horrific.

The recent case of Trayvon Martin has raised the issue of racism in America once again. Racism is an issue that has always troubled the United States since its beginning. From the time of slavery to the Jim Crow laws that followed the passing of the 13th Amendment; from the Civil Rights era to the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots in LA; from anger over apartheid in Africa to support of Nelson Mandela by Americans both black and white; from the shooting of Trayvon Martin to the acquittal of George Zimmerman every generation has had to confront the issue of race and racism. This paper will argue that racism is still very much in existence today. It will begin by analyzing the national reaction to the Trayvon Martin shooting and then trace the evolution of racism in America from the 1930s Jim Crow laws to today's racially charged social and political discourse. It will conclude by showing how racism has never truly been dealt with America because, here, racism is too deeply embedded in our culture to ever really be eradicated.

Modern America is known for freedoms so liberating and redeeming that the country has coined the name (epithet), “the land of opportunity.” Despite the wonderful characteristics previously mentioned, many believe America is in the midst of a racism epidemic. Although racism has been far more grave in the Country’s history, social media is dispersing racism like never before. As a white man in society I have never experienced the racial profiling and verbal harassments that many of my friends experience on a daily basis. This, while a privilege, should be an overarching “red flag” to society that there is a race issue in our country. The men and women of America should not be denied the rights and privileges of being an American due to the pigment in their skin. I have realized that the only true way to experience what more than twenty percent of the American population

The above narrative is just a mere glimpse of the hurt, anger, and pain in the black community after George Zimmerman was acquitted of charges of second degree murder against seventeen year old Trayvon Martin. These emotions were the stepping stones of a highly significant movement, the Black Lives Matter movement. The Black Lives Matter movement is a response as well as a stance against police brutality against African Americans, which uses the tragic deaths of teenagers Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown as a head for its cause. Many people on social media know the black lives matter movement or refer to it #blacklivesmatter, especially on twitter. The Black Lives Matter movement was founded by Patrisse Cullers, Opal Tometi, and Alicia Garza. Which is defined as an “ideological and political intervention in a world where black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise. It is an affirmation of Black folks contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression.”

the focus of Black Lives Matter is being articulated less as a demand for specific civil or political rights, and more as a broader claim for “black humanity.” Martin Luther King also used the language of human rights to internationalize the issue of racial inequality in the United States. BLM movement is following in king’s footsteps, taking a stance and demanding action. Both movements fight for freedom but in ways that seem to be opposite of the other, one in love, and one in hate.

For decades black Americans have been treated as animals, looked at as if they are monsters, and killed like bugs. Actions like Police brutality and racism is what caused Black Lives Matter. The creation of the Black Lives Matter was a response by the black community to give a voice to black Americans affected by the increase of wrongful deaths due to the law enforcements and vigilantes across the country. This has been going on for so long that it seems like we are stuck in the past. For years, even decades black Americans have had to live the struggle of being equal. Even when things are going good and we think we finally have the same rights, something happened to change that. It is time to shed a light on the real purpose of Black Lives Matter and why they are important to today's society.

　　Despite everything we do, injustice can be found everywhere. It could be through a form of discrimation against race, gender, age or religion preference. In 1955, a woman named Rosa Parks descided enough was enough. “No.” this one word uttered by an African American who changed the public transportation and American society. Her refusal to give up her seat in the coloured section to a white passenger because the white section was full, her courage to stand up for herself and her race for not being treated equally and with respect and dignity brought hope to African Americans all over the world then and it still brings hope to people in my generation as a reminder telling us that we all have an opinoun and should not be afraid to express

Black Lives Matter is an international activist movement that started within the African-American communities. This movement is organized by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. Ever since the black people have stepped on American soil, they have continued to be victims of racism and violence. From slavery to lynching to segregation, the black people have suffered alot in this country. In the past few years, there are so many of them that have been targeted by the law enforcement authorities across the country. This movement’s goal is to raise awareness of racism and violence against African-Americans. They wants African-American to live with dignity and respect like other Americans do.

Now, not only blacks are demanding civil rights, but other groups have formed together and started similar movements. Women, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, disabled, and mostly recently, homosexuals have been waging big civil rights campaigns. Recently, the NFL and its players started kneeling during the National Anthem which has caused a big uproar among people. This kneeling started as a way to bring national attention to the fact that there is still racial problems in our world that need to be resolved. The Black Lives Matter movement has been a big supporter of this kneeling movement. Black Lives Matter was organized as a way to bring world attention to ongoing police brutality, racial profiling, and needless killing of African Americans that still exists in today’s society. Movements such as this would never have been allowed back in the