Black Lives Matter: Crash Course Black American History #51

What event in 2012 sparked international protests and debates about racial profiling and self-defense laws?

• The acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

• The shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

• The founding of the Black Lives Matter movement.

• The "Black Life Matters Ride" to protest police brutality.

Who were the three Black organizers who founded the racial justice organization that built on the #BlackLivesMatter social media hashtag?

• Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Phillis Wheatley

• Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Ayo Tometi

• Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and Martin Luther King

• Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and John Lewis

In 2014, where did the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a police officer occur, leading to widespread protests?

• Sanford, Florida

• New York City, New York

• Ferguson, Missouri

• Baltimore, Maryland

What phrase, spoken by Eric Garner, became a rallying cry for protests against police brutality after his death in July 2014?

• "No Justice, No Peace"

• "Hands Up, Don't Shoot"

• "I Can't Breathe"

• "Black Lives Matter"

What did the Department of Justice investigation into the Ferguson Police Department reveal about the use of force?

• Police rarely used force against Black people.

• About 90% of documented uses of force were against Black people.

• The police used force equally against all residents.

• The police only used force when absolutely necessary.

Why did the police and court system in Ferguson often use traffic arrests and imprisonment of African Americans?

• To improve road safety.

• To raise money for the city.

• To reduce crime rates.

• To enforce federal laws.

What is one of the main goals of the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) coalition?

• To promote individual acts of kindness.

• To eradicate white supremacy.

• To establish new police departments.

• To focus solely on national political campaigns.

How has the Black Lives Matter movement impacted public understanding of racism?

• It has shown that racism is only about individual prejudice.

• It has decreased general awareness of racial issues.

• It has helped people understand racism as embedded in systems and institutions.

• It has focused only on international issues, not domestic ones.