Racial Profiling In The Black Lives Matter Campaigns

“I can't breathe, I can’t breathe" are the words Eric Garner repeated multiple times as he was held in a choke hold and brought to the ground by New York City police officer, Daniel Pantaleo. There are countless tragedies that have affected not only the black community, but other racially profiled minorities from the constant monster that all have learned to instill their trust into: The Police. Who does a person call when the murderer wears a badge? These are the questions asked by those affected by the loss of a loved one, or friend as a result of police brutality. As time continues to pass, it has become seemingly clear that one minority is greatly affected by this monstrosity: The black community. There has been constant debate over police brutality and racial profiling in the United States; incidents such as the deaths of Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin have led to the recent movements of the Black Lives Matter Campaigns, and have been widely debated over making many people question, whose life really matters? Racial profiling has been an issue
Hillary Clinton a presidential nominee who says that she is in favor of the Black Lives Matter Campaign and movements, gained much popularity with those in support. Although she has been under constant fire about changes that would be made if she were to become president, as Altman, Alex, Maya and Sam explain ”Clinton wanted to clear the air. But it was her guests who grabbed control. For 90 minutes, they peppered her with demands and pushed for sweeping investments in black communities. When the Democratic front runner said she couldn't muscle race-based legislation through Congress, they accused her of exhibiting white privilege.”(3). Those who are in support of the campaigns hope that with Hillary Clinton in office that a change may come to the way minorities are treated in the United