Why Black Lives Matter NOW | Ellis Fearon | TEDxYouth@AEL
Summary
TLDRThe video script addresses the racial injustices faced by the black community, particularly focusing on police brutality. It shares personal anecdotes and statistics to highlight the disproportionate number of black individuals killed by police. The script also discusses the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, emphasizing its importance in advocating for equal rights and justice. It calls for unity, awareness, and peaceful methods to combat racial discrimination and prevent further violence against black people.
Takeaways
- 📢 The script is a dedication to the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting the unjust killings of black individuals by police officers.
- 🔎 It describes a common scenario where black families have to prepare for potential police encounters due to racial profiling.
- ⚖️ The script presents statistics showing that black people are disproportionately affected by police violence, despite making up a smaller percentage of the population.
- 📈 It emphasizes the movement's origin and purpose, which is to campaign against violence and systemic racism towards black people.
- 🤔 The narrative questions the fairness of the situation and the disproportionate risk black individuals face in their daily lives.
- 😢 The script shares specific cases of black individuals who were wrongfully killed, such as Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, to illustrate the ongoing issue.
- 🏢 It touches on the broader implications of being black, including potential discrimination in job applications and other areas of life.
- 👥 The author expresses personal concern for their own safety and that of their family members due to the color of their skin.
- 🚫 The script argues against the notion that 'all lives matter' until all lives, including black lives, are treated equally.
- 💡 It suggests various ways for people to spread awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement, such as through social media and peaceful protests.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the video script?
-The main theme of the video script is the issue of racial injustice, particularly the disproportionate number of black people being wrongfully killed by police officers in America, and the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Why does the author feel it's necessary to have conversations about police encounters with their family?
-The author feels it's necessary to have conversations about police encounters with their family due to the fear and reality of racial profiling and the potential for violence, which is a part of their lived experience as a black person.
What statistic does the script highlight about black people and police killings?
-The script highlights that 3/4 of the 722 fatal killings were of black individuals, despite black people making up only 13% of the US population, indicating a disproportionate rate of police violence against black individuals.
What is the origin of the Black Lives Matter movement as mentioned in the script?
-The Black Lives Matter movement originated in the African American community as an international activist movement in response to a series of racially motivated killings.
How does the script describe the experiences of black suspects during police encounters?
-The script describes black suspects as being more likely to be wrongfully shot, often under the false suspicion of carrying a weapon, as illustrated by the cases of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
What other names are mentioned in the script as victims of police violence?
-The script mentions Keith Lamont Scott, Rory Richards, Jason King, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Freddy Gray, and Trayvon Martin as victims of police violence.
How does the author express the personal impact of racial profiling and police violence?
-The author expresses the personal impact by sharing feelings of agitation, fear, and the need to be extra cautious in everyday life, including concerns about job applications and potential police encounters.
What is the message the author wants to convey with the cartoon mentioned in the script?
-The message conveyed by the cartoon is that all lives cannot matter equally until black lives are treated with the same respect and fairness, emphasizing the need for equality and the end of racial injustice.
What are some of the suggested actions in the script to raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement?
-The script suggests spreading awareness through conversations, making websites, creating YouTube videos, and even making plantlets as ways to educate others about the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.
How does the script conclude its message about the Black Lives Matter movement?
-The script concludes by emphasizing the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and stating that black lives matter now, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
Outlines
🔍 Racial Inequality and Police Violence
This paragraph delves into the everyday fears and realities faced by the black community due to racial profiling and police violence. It starts with a vivid scene of a family dinner interrupted by news of a shooting, highlighting the need for black families to prepare for potentially dangerous encounters with law enforcement. The paragraph emphasizes the disproportionate number of black individuals killed by police, with statistics showing that black people are five times more likely to be stopped by police despite making up only 13.3% of the US population. The paragraph also introduces the Black Lives Matter movement, explaining its origins in response to racially motivated killings and its mission to combat violence and systemic racism against black people. It recounts specific cases of wrongful killings, such as those of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and expresses the frustration and fear that these incidents instill in the black community. The paragraph concludes by discussing the broader implications of racial bias, including its impact on job opportunities and everyday life, and calls for equality and an end to racial discrimination.
🌐 Activism and Solidarity for Black Lives
The second paragraph focuses on the importance of activism and raising awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement. It emphasizes that individuals of all races can contribute to the cause by spreading awareness and engaging in peaceful advocacy. The paragraph suggests various methods for promoting the message, such as creating websites, YouTube videos, and even planting symbolic roses to honor the memory of innocent black lives lost. It stresses the need for calm and strategic approaches to activism, rather than resorting to protests that may not always be effective. The paragraph concludes with a dedication to several victims of police violence, reinforcing the message that all lives cannot truly matter until black lives are afforded equal respect and protection. It ends with a call to action for unity and a commitment to the ongoing struggle for racial equality.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Dedication
💡Black Lives Matter
💡Fatal Killings
💡Racially Motivated Killings
💡Stereotype
💡Systemic Racism
💡Police Violence
💡Protesting
💡Racial Profiling
💡Equality
💡Awareness
Highlights
The transcript begins with a powerful narrative about a family dinner interrupted by news of a shooting, highlighting the fear and reality of racial profiling.
The conversation at the dinner table turns into a demonstration of how to interact with police, emphasizing the need for such preparation in Black families.
The speaker questions the fairness of the situation, reflecting on the disproportionate impact of police violence on Black individuals.
Statistics are presented, showing that 722 fatal killings occurred, with 3/4 being Black individuals, despite making up only 13% of the US population.
The introduction of the Black Lives Matter movement is explained as a response to racially motivated killings in America.
The movement's goals are outlined: to campaign against violence and systemic racism towards Black people and to support affected families.
The narrative includes personal stories of wrongful shootings, such as Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, to illustrate the real-life consequences.
The transcript mentions other victims like Keith Lamont Scott, Rory Richards, and Eric Garner, emphasizing the ongoing issue of police violence.
The speaker expresses personal anxiety about being Black and the potential risks it poses, including in everyday situations like applying for jobs.
The impact of racial bias in employment is discussed, with the example of how names can influence hiring decisions.
The speaker calls for unity and action, suggesting ways to spread awareness beyond protesting, such as making videos and planting seeds of change.
A call to action is made for calm but persistent efforts to educate and advocate for Black lives, emphasizing the importance of equality.
The transcript concludes with a dedication to the memory of those lost to police violence, reinforcing the message that Black lives matter.
The final message is a poignant reminder that until all lives are treated equally, the fight for Black lives must continue.
Transcripts
[Music]
this is a
dedication imagine you're at the dinner
table with your
parents it's a normal weekday just like
the
others you're having a normal
conversation with your parents and M
flow between the conversation you hear
breaking news and a man had been shot
for no particular reason your now scared
parents begin telling you about safe
through the police imagine this
scene your parents begin to explain the
situation with one acting as the police
and the other telling you to just be
calm and do as the officers
say with one hand held high you say I'm
just reaching for my
wallet this scene seems unnecessary but
it is exactly what happens in my family
simply because we are
black do you think this this is fair
because I don't so far in America there
has been a great number of black people
who are wrongfully killed by police
officers to be specific there has been
722 fatal killings and 3/4s of them were
black this statistic is ridiculous
because black people only make up 133%
of the US population but are five times
as more likely to get stopped by the
police black Liv matter was introduced
when a series of racially motivated
killing started to happen in in
America it is an international activist
movement that originated in the
africanamerican
community black livma campaigns against
the violence and precede racism of black
people it also supports the black
families who have been impacted by the
wrongful killings from police
officers did you know that black
suspects are more likely to get
wrongfully shot for supposedly having a
weapon a recent shooting was in 2016
when a man named Anon Sterling was
outside selling CDs outside of a
convenience store just an innocent man
selling CDs did not deserve this only a
day after another man named fando
Castile was in his car when he was
fatally shot by police officers for
carrying a pistol even though he was
licensed these are just only two of the
stories they even more innocent deaths
like Keith Lama Scott Rory
Richards Jason King Eric Garner
Michael Brown Freddy gray and trayon
Martin this makes me feel agitated
because I know too that I'm at risk of
this and this still goes on in my
hometown in addition it highlights
because I'm black I have to take into
extra consideration everything I do
potentially more than any other race for
example I have to take into account the
impact of being black could have on my
future when I apply for a job for
example there is no room for error
people could disregard me solely because
the color of my skin because I'm black I
have to make sure the color of my I have
to make sure that my qualifications
undeniably open the door that the color
of my skin might want to
close imagine a man named Conor and
another man named Jamal both applied for
the same job who do you think is more
likely to get the
job Connor is more likely to get the job
because they'll look at the two names
and immediately recognized that Jamal is
the stereotypical black
name this also makes me feel worried and
Furious not only for myself for my dad
grandpa and uncle because they are all
black and they could all potentially get
stopped by the police for even walking
home I don't like to hear stories where
anybody gets shot and in particular I
like to hear stories where black people
get shot from police officers for no
particular
reason I was victimized in my previous
school because the color of my skin and
that didn't make me feel feel good and
it should make you feel good either say
if someone said to you are you carrying
a gun just because the color of your
skin
color why does being black not make you
even to everyone
else the black Class Matter movement is
necessary because it wants equal rights
and that's the message they're
protesting for black lives matter is
protesting for equality in the long run
by focusing on black lives matter now
people can argue that all lives matter
in which they do but all lives matter
can't matter until Brown lives black
lives Asian lives European lives all
lives matter equally I'm going to put a
cartoon on screen to further more
explain my point
first of all anyone black white brown or
any other types of people can spread
awareness they can tell their friends
why black lives matter however
protesting isn't always the way to
succeed in your claim last but not least
black people should be more calm and
make websites make YouTube videos
explaining why black lives matter or
even making plantlets we can all unite
to prevent the killings of black people
this is a dedication to Anton
Sterling philando
castill Michael
[Music]
Brown Freddy
gray and trayon Martin there are simply
not enough roses to represent the
innocent black people killed by white
police officers this is why black class
matters now black Class Matter
and my last matters thank you
[Music]
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