This is a post in a series of reflections for the Black Lives Matter movement. To read other reflections, please go to the Black Lives Matter page.
Introduction
In light of the current Black Lives Matter movement in the United States and Canada, the summer interns have written reflections regarding their knowledge and thoughts on the current situation. We hope that these reflections allow us all to think and reflect more critically during these times.
Paul Jang
From seeing all that is happening in the states right now, both on the news and social media, I am feeling pretty hopeful that things will change for the better. Although it is a sad reality, black people in the United States have historically had to fight for their freedom and rights. While change does not occur overnight, it is a good sign that people are taking notice of the black lives matter movement. After years of being systematically oppressed, and feeling like their voices are not heard, people have had enough. Now that their voices are being heard, hopefully this will lead to substantial change within society.
However, I do not feel like this is the end of the road for black peoples fight for equality, I