Overview

• The Black Lives Matter movement, once a global force, has seen its influence and public support wane significantly since its peak in 2020.
• In 2024, a record 1,396 people were killed by police in the US, with Black Americans disproportionately affected, underscoring the persistence of racial injustice.
• The Trump administration has reversed several reforms initiated after George Floyd's death, including halting federal investigations into police violence and racial discrimination.
• The removal of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C. symbolizes the diminishing visibility of the movement's gains under the current political climate.
• Efforts to pardon Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, have emerged, with figures like Elon Musk fueling debate over his potential release.