The Black Lives Matter movement is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, marking a milestone that comes at a time of both progress and renewed calls for justice. Activists founded the movement in 2013 in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Since then, BLM has become a global force for change, advocating to end police brutality, racial injustice, and mass incarceration.

How is the organization running?

In the past decade, BLM has achieved a number of significant victories. They helped pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which reforms police practices and accountability measures. They also successfully campaigned for the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces and supported the election of more Black officials to positions of power.

However, there is still much work to do. Police disproportionately kill Black people, and Black individuals are more likely to be incarcerated compared to their white counterparts. BLM activists are calling for a continued focus on defunding the police, investing in Black communities, and dismantling white supremacy.

Is it fulfilling its responsibility properly?

As the movement celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is important to reflect on its successes and challenges. BLM has significantly raised awareness of racial injustice, but there is still a long way to go. The movement must continue fighting for justice and equality for all Black people.

In addition to the criticisms leveled at BLM regarding its handling of finances and its focus on defunding the police, there is also the question of whether the movement has lost some momentum in recent years. The protests that followed the death of George Floyd in 2020 were some of the largest in history, but activism has declined since then.

It is possible that BLM will continue losing momentum in the years to come. However, the movement has already profoundly impacted American society. It has changed the conversation about race and policing, inspiring a new generation of activists to fight for justice.

The 10th anniversary of BLM is a time to celebrate the movement’s accomplishments, but it is also a time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done. Black Lives Matter has made a difference, but there is still a long way to go.