Black Lives Matter Could Play Disruptive, Crucial Role in 2016 Election

[NCTraveler]

It’s become a genuine movement. A vehicle for change. Nationally, a mouthpiece intimately connected to and driving much of America’s conversation surrounding criminal justice reform, an end to institutional racism, and real, true equality for all. The question is, after the 2016 election, will it—the change movement called Black Lives Matter—flourish and advance or will it hit a dead end? More importantly, will its bold and outspoken leaders become the latest casts of Oprah’s
“Where are They Now?”

Born after a series of unjustified and senseless shootings of young black men by law enforcement, Black Lives Matter has built a national grassroots brand and robust coast-to-coast organization. Its loose infrastructure characterized by its use of social media and its disdain for any centralized leadership has caused many to doubt whether its disruptive brand can be sustained or have any significant long-term impact on both local and national politics and policies. Some pundits compare the movement to the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protest movement whose focus on corporate greed garnered international attention and critique for its lack of vision, leadership and structure.

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[Barack_America]

1. I truly hope so.

They are speaking for the true needs of minority voters better than anyone else.

[virgogal]

2. They had better modify their disruptive approach which

angers people across the board.

[NCTraveler]

3. I disagree. Strongly. Nt