Quote:I kind of beg to differ here.  The "black lives matter" movement was started because of perceived "police brutality" and perceived "unequal justice" following the verdict in the Trayvon Martin killing by George Zimmerman.  The movement (I just had one by the way) gained some steam in social media after Michael Brown was (justifiably) shot and killed by a white police officer.

 

If black people, or any other group of the population wants to protest regarding education, health care or "financial equality", there are other ways to do so.

 

I would also submit this, not only to black people, but people in general, especially minorities.  Don't name your kids with names such as Jose`, Akeim, Shaniqua, or Mohammad if you don't want them to be discriminated against.  Unfortunately, discrimination will happen when a potential employer looks at resumes.

 

That being said, I do understand the plight of black people in the inner cities.  It is actually spreading to other major cities in the U.S..  People in general need to understand how the world works and how to lift themselves out of a bad situation.  It is most certainly not by "demanding" certain rights or privileges.  It's through a bit of hard work.

 

The BLM movement has always focused on issues plaguing the African American community. The cases of Martin and Davis pushed police brutality to the forefront. 

 

You quoting financial equality just demonstrates the arrogance you (and some others) seem to display when discussing various subjects regarding race relations. Minorities for a long time have voiced their frustrations over these issues but have been silenced and ignored. 

 

To suggest a parent not name their child of ethnic descent is mind boggling and pathetic. 

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