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Written by: Ashley Rosser  It's important to celebrate the small victories along the road. If your goal is to have a six-minute mile, celebrate when you chafe 30 seconds off. It'll keep the momentum and make you even more excited to get to your goal. In the last month, the Black Lives Matter Movement has come into a whole new light. Communities are coming together to fight for justice that innocent lives deserve. The Black Lives Matter Movement has a pretty big goal; to reform and or banish the current police system, to get justice for the victims of police brutality. Lastly, for future generations to live in a world where people of color don't have to fear for their life just because of the color they were born with, While that is a pretty hefty goal, it's what needs to be done. Instead of hyper-focusing on the end goal, please take a second and celebrate the many incredible wins that we've earned. George Floyd's Killers are Facing Charges On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis during his arrest for paying with an alleged forged $20 bill. Derek Chauvin, who pressed his leg against Georges's neck, now faces 2nd-degree charges. J. Alexander Kueng, Tou Thau, and Thomas Lane have been charged with assisting Derek in the murder. It goes without saying that I and the movement will not stop until the officers are found guilty and in jail, but it’s important to celebrate how far we’ve come. This arrest was the fastest time the Minneapolis Police has ever charged an officer. Breonna Taylor On March 31st police entered the home of Kenneth Walker and Breonna Taylor. The officers entered the house on a suspicion that they were involved in drug selling. As they came, they did not knock or identify themselves as law enforcement. Mr. Walker then shot one of the officers on the premise that they were there to harm him and Breonna. Detective Brett Hankison then shot Breonna several times, resulting in her death. Mr. Walker was then arrested for “attempted murder”. Detective Brett Hankison, one of the three officers responsible for taking the life of Breonna Taylor, has been fired. While we will not stop until Breonna sees the justice she deserves, Brett Hankison will not harm another human being wearing the badge that is meant to serve. With that being said sign this petition to give Breonna justice, https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Donald Trump Signs Executive Order In response to the protests across the globe regarding police brutality, On June 16th, President Donald Trump signed an executive order. This executive order will ban chokeholds unless met with a deadly force and a national database for police brutality. Many elected officials have spoken out about the law, saying it’s “not enough.” Although it lacks the reform we need, it is a step in the right direction. Communities Coming Together Communities from across the world have been coming together to protest what is right. It’s amazing to see communities coming together for a greater cause. Seattle, Washington In Seattle, Washington, many residents have moved into the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone to protest police brutality. Bexar County Young Ambitious Activists have been forming peaceful protests in the Bexar County area as well as cleanups for the downtown San Antonio area. San Francisco, California On July 6, 2020, Residents of San Francisco formed a human chain and kneeled for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time George Floyd was pressed against the hot concrete. -- The Black Lives Matter movement is going to be a long fight, but also a satisfying one. We will not rest until everyone gets the justice they deserve, and future generations will be safe. Take a minute, pat yourself on the back, the petitions you signed, the protests you went to, the money you donated all meant something. Reflect on your wins, and never stop fighting. AuthorAshley Rosser is a determined and passionate activist who loved to get involved in her community. She began her activism journey when she joined the Civics Unplugged Fellowship where she learned about how a functional; democracy is built as well as the importance of self-reflection. Ashley learned what she was truly passionate about through this program and sought out more organizations to help further her education. She started writing for Bloom Empowering Military Teens and became a Humanity Up Ambassador. Ashley is passionate about writing, climate change and women's rights.
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