Black Lives Matter Key Events

By rachelstowers

  • Trayvon Martin Shot and Killed

    17 year old Black teenager, shot by George Zimmerman

  • George Zimmerman Aquitted

    Sparked widespread outrage

  • #BlackLivesMatter Created

    In response to the acquittal

  • Movement Grew into a National Phenomenon

    Street protests spread after the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner

  • #SayHerName Campaign Gained Traction

    Focused on Black women

  • Athletes Began to Draw Attention to the Cause

    Includes Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Colin Kaepernick

  • Murder of George Floyd

    Video spread online causing widespread protests and rioting