Introduction The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement began as a call to end police brutality and systemic racism against Black people in the United States. Founded in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin , BLM quickly evolved from a hashtag into one of the most powerful social justice movements in modern history. Over the years, its message has transcended borders, inspiring global protests and sparking conversations about racial inequality and justice worldwide. The Roots of the Movement The movement was started by three Black women activists — Alicia Garza , Patrisse Cullors , and Opal Tometi — who used social media to mobilize communities and raise awareness. The viral hashtag #BlackLivesMatter became a unifying digital cry against racial injustice, amplifying stories that were often ignored by mainstream media. What began as an American issue soon resonated with marginalized groups across the world, as people identified with the broad...