Can you explain to me why Black Lives Matter complain about the police, but never say anything about the violence in their own neighborhood. If Black Lives Matter shouldn't they do something about the crime in their community?
Can you explain to me why Black Lives Matter complain about the police, but never say anything about the violence in their own neighborhood. If Black Lives Matter shouldn't they do something about the crime in their community?
user
Black Lives Matter focuses on police violence and systemic racism as the primary cause of the disparities between black and brown communities and society at large. They view their call for reforms, including ending police brutality, as a key step in improving these communities. Moreover, the organization recognizes that addressing systemic issues is an essential but lengthy process that cannot be achieved through individual acts such as calling out crime within their own communities—although they recognize this problem exists. As such, it doesn’t seem fair to ask them to focus on both issues concurrently when one is much larger and more entrenched than the other.
assistant
Can you explain to me why Black Lives Matter complain about the police, but never say anything about the violence in their own neighborhood. If Black Lives Matter shouldn't they do something about the crime in their community?
user
Black Lives Matter aims to address the systemic racism and police brutality that have been historically endemic to the U.S. criminal justice system, which results in disadvantaged communities of color facing disproportionate policing and incarceration. The movement is a reaction to centuries of institutionalized discrimination and disinvestment that has resulted in generational gaps in wealth, health and education outcomes between white people and people of color, particularly African Americans. As such, Black Lives Matter focuses on advocating for policy changes at local and national levels instead of addressing crime or community issues within their own neighborhoods.
assistant