Why?

The chief is right about this, but the BLM movement has many valid frustrations. Disproportionate numbers of blacks are incarcerated, disproportionate numbers of blacks are shot by police, even when considering the disproportionate number that commit crimes, a clear disparity still exists.

The problems with the BLM movement is that it acts like every black man who is shot by police was innocent despite the many cases where overwhelmingly clear evidence suggests otherwise. It also doesn't help when some members resort to violence, looting, vandalizing ect. Because of this, many people disregard the movement altogether or discredit it.

But... look at the root of the racism that exists. Whites have oppressed blacks (and to an extent still do) which continues to linger in the form of disproportionate numbers experiencing income inequality, limited access to quality education, poverty, ect. The formation of a resistent subculture of blacks was largely shaped by oppression from whites.

The only way to resolve this is to continue talking about it, bringing awareness to it through peaceful and constructive dialogue, and acknowledging that it exists. The problem is that it isn't easy to do because for blacks it exposes them to micro aggressions that invalidate their viewpoints causing them to feel unheard, and for whites it is difficult because of obliviousness and a need to defend themselves (whites are victim of white supremacy as well). It also exposes them to their biases, potentially racist views, and having to acknowledge their white privilege.


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