Culture

Why Some People Are Silent On “Black Lives Matter”

Every day, more companies, institutions, organizations, churches, and individuals are signaling support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Often, the statements are a response to social pressure.

By Brooke Conrad3 min read
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During Blackout Tuesday, for example, I remember several women I know quietly asking the question, “If I don’t post the black square on Instagram, will my friends think I’m racist?”