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Black Lives Matter

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a social movement that advocates for the rights and equality of Black individuals. It aims to address systemic racism, police brutality, and other forms of racial injustice through protests, advocacy, and community organizing.