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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBlack Lives Matter Could Play Disruptive, Crucial Role in 2016 Election
Its become a genuine movement. A vehicle for change. Nationally, a mouthpiece intimately connected to and driving much of Americas conversation surrounding criminal justice reform, an end to institutional racism, and real, true equality for all. The question is, after the 2016 election, will itthe change movement called Black Lives Matterflourish and advance or will it hit a dead end? More importantly, will its bold and outspoken leaders become the latest casts of Oprahs
Where are They Now?
Born after a series of unjustified and senseless shootings of young black men by law enforcement, Black Lives Matter has built a national grassroots brand and robust coast-to-coast organization. Its loose infrastructure characterized by its use of social media and its disdain for any centralized leadership has caused many to doubt whether its disruptive brand can be sustained or have any significant long-term impact on both local and national politics and policies. Some pundits compare the movement to the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protest movement whose focus on corporate greed garnered international attention and critique for its lack of vision, leadership and structure.
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Black Lives Matter Could Play Disruptive, Crucial Role in 2016 Election (Original Post)
NCTraveler
Jun 2016
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Barack_America
(28,876 posts)1. I truly hope so.
They are speaking for the true needs of minority voters better than anyone else.
virgogal
(10,178 posts)2. They had better modify their disruptive approach which
angers people across the board.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)3. I disagree. Strongly. Nt