The Black Lives Matter Movement  Our Past, Present, and Future Impact
Channel: Coalition of Black Excellence
Date: 2020-07-01

At the Coalition of Black Excellence (CBE) Summit, Kristina Ashley Williams moderates a panel featuring Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, Gwendolyn Woods, mother of Mario Woods, Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant, Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and Teri Jackson, Superior Court of San Francisco County Judge. They discuss what Black Lives Matter stands for, why it was created, and the issues with the Black community that it amplifies. 

Carr, Woods, and Johnson share stories on the pain they have experienced since their sons were murdered as a result of police brutality. They discuss how an unfair justice system  and  racism  result in wrongful prosecutions and murders. Jackson argues that police need oversight and the overall justice system is not well equipped to be perfect to handle cases that involve people of color. She believes that the justice system needs a diverse bench that reflects the community, fair hearings in the courtrooms, and release without bail for fairness to both the rich and the poor. Garza explains the intent of Black Lives Matter and how it calls attention to ending police violence and other disparities in Black communities that require advocacy for fair and equitable resource distribution.

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