Black Lives Matter movement marks 10-year anniversary, renews calls for police reform and racial justice

The Black Lives Matter movement emerged in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's killer.
Activists are calling for defunding police departments and reinvesting in Black communities affected by police brutality and systemic racism.
The movement has gained influence in politics, law enforcement practices, and broader discussions about racial progress over the past decade.
BLM organizations are hosting in-person and virtual events to mark the 10-year milestone and reiterate demands for racial justice.
Recent Supreme Court decisions on issues like affirmative action and student debt relief have negatively impacted Black Americans, underscoring the continued need for the BLM movement.