BLM

What does BLM stand for?

Black Lives Matter

BLM is an acronym for the activist group Black Lives Matter. The group considers themselves as an ideological and political force in a society where black people are intentionally and systematically targeted.

The movement began in 2013 as a response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in regards to the death of Trayvon Martin, a black teenager. BLM is responsible for organizing protests and demonstrations that bring attention to injustices against black people. The BLM acronym is most commonly seen preceded with a hashtag on social sites like Twitter and Facebook.

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I can't take it anymore, Im gonna join the BLM protest tomorrow afternoon cause I have to do something
BLM protesters
BLM protesters

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Updated September 13, 2016

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