The Legacy of #BlackLivesMatter

Erianya Amie
Sociology 29 Fall 2020
Pasadena City College
Date: December 1, 2020

Trayvon Martin

Breonna Taylor
 Trayvon Martin’s story

A. On February 26, 2012 in Sanford, Florida ---

Martin was returning from a local store to his D. Minutes later, an altercation ensued between
father’s girlfriend’s apartment w/ a bag of Zimmerman and Martin, leaving Zimmerman
skittles & a bottle of ice tea. bruised/bloody and Martin shot dead.

B. George Zimmerman (29 yrs) spotted Martin and E. Zimmerman was arrested & released under
started following him. Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

C. Zimmerman called 911 & reported that a police F. Zimmerman was ultimately acquitted of murder
officer should be sent to the apartment. & Martin’s death was ruled as a “justifiable
homicide”.
Breonna Taylor’s Story
Background of Black Lives Matter
 Social Movement: #BlackLivesMatter

a. Mishandling of Brown case by police & local government created the formation of a social movement,
referred to as #BlackLivesMatter.
b. Many protests began 36 hours after the non-indictment of Wilson.
c. #BlackLivesMatter started following the acquittal of George Zimmerman of the killing of 17-year-old
Trayvon Martin.
Who are involved in #BlackLivesMatter?
Consequences and Legacy
 Works Cited

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/us/justice-dept-wont-charge-george-zimmerman-in-
trayvon-martin-killing.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/breonna-taylor-protest-shooting-1.5630371