a form of structural racism and, acting as a tribute to white privilege, it often comes with a comfort zone so as to not offend.
And if anyone thinks news doesn't market the news, well - think again. Even when you think it is something just so innocent, look again.
The photo in the OP is mostly white people out front, mostly men, with a few black faces, several women, and both gay and straight.
All inclusive, right?
Yet that's not the story (stories) behind Black Lives Matter is it?
Those stories being the many deaths of black people suffered at the hands of the police and racism period.
Sure, we can talk about how great and wonderful togetherness is - but first you have to recognize the reasons behind the Black Lives Matter movement.
Structural racism kills. White privilege kills. Racism kills. Racist cops kill.
Yes, a more diverse grouping appeals to, and allows comfort for, those who find a group of black people intimidating.
But there's the rub - and ain't it always?
Why should a group of black faces cause people to feel uncomfortable?
Why should it change how people view a cause, a movement, even a product?
Take any generic product used by all, but for the longest time all you ever saw was white faces. Comfort zone advertising. Racism in advertising.
Oh, and least anyone think I'm overlooking another aspect:
That rainbow sign, while meant to show inclusion in the OP photo - will also offend a lot of people. Because of bigotry against the LGBTQ community.
Bigotry in advertising also attacks the LGBTQ community as well. People of color, women, even religions.
Sure, we can all point to commercials and such that do try to be inclusive - but that hasn't been the history and that racist marketing history has done nothing but further entrench racist thinking.
It's about the visibility of black people and not the diminishing of black people and their lives.
That's why how BLM is presented matters. It makes a difference.
It's about the visibility of all groups not the dominant culture or dominant power and how they are represented. It matters. It makes a difference.
Otherwise, just go get Kendall Jenner and see if she is up for another commercial on the struggles of being oppressed.
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