Black Lives Matter

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English

June 2020 - Black Lives Matter

Sum up your first reaction to the lyrics in a few words.

What is Ice-T's reaction to people who reply #AllLivesMatter to #BLM? Do you agree?

How would you sum up Ice-T's argument? What does he mean by "No Lives Matter"?

Discussion: rules

1. Think before you speak – this is a serious and sensitive topic.
2. Be nice – Your opinion is valued, but not at the cost of other people.
3. Listen – Your classmates’ opinions are just as important as yours.
4. Respect – Not everyone needs to have the same opinion as you.
5. Be safe – if you’re uncomfortable, make it known. School is a place to feel safe, not to feel attacked. It is okay to not be okay with something.

If I stay silent, I'm taking the side of the attacker.

1. True
2. False

The riots during the Black Lives Matter protests are a positive thing

1. True
2. False

Racism is just as much of a problem in The Netherlands as it is in the United States

1. True
2. False

My school should pay more attention to ethnicity

1. True
2. False

George Floyd's murder, and its aftermath, have made me more aware of the issues regarding race.

1. Yes
2. No