what is blm

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement that seeks to highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people, and promote anti-racism. Its primary concerns are incidents of police brutality and racially motivated violence against black people. The movement originated in the African-American community in 2013 and has since gained international attention and support. BLM protests have taken place in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The movement has official merchandise to support its cause