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Question
Is BLM (Black Lives Matter) good or bad?
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The BLM organization are good

This position holds that the Black Lives Matter organisation is a force for good. It argues that BLM brings vital attention to the unjust treatment of Black people, pushes back against white supremacy, and creates a forum for people to unite peacefully against racism.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The BLM organization is good, it promotes peaceful protests to get the voices of minorities heard.
    The BLM organisation is good. It encourages people to engage on community level to get involved and peacefully protest for ethnic minority rights.
  2. BLM pushes back against white supremacy
    In response to a growing trend in white supremacy and racism, the Black Lives Matter organization pushes back in the form of organized protests in an effort to protect both the safety and livelihood of black people.
  3. BLM creates a forum for people to unite against racism
    The BLM organization serves as a creative space for American citizens to strategize constructive ways to combat racism in the United States, and at the same time, raise awareness.