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The Black Lives Matter Movement Has Changed How Many People Spend Their Money
There are still many Black Lives Matter protests happening across the world and allies and activists that are rightfully confronting the issue of what constitutes a substantial change.
Many are making their voices heard by signing petitions, attending protests, and expressing true solidarity. Even though all those actions just mentioned are important, there are still other ways people can support the movement.
One may question ways to go beyond just posting the hashtag or even when many people were posting the black squares on their social media profiles. There is also a phrase about how money talks. There’s power where one chooses to spend their money as well, so let’s dive in.
It’s about time that more people realize that just because they may not be a local Black Lives Matter protest in an area or city nearby them that the movement along still has made many of us consider where our money goes.
With economics, inequality, and race all being deeply rooted in the United States and over the world, it’s still true that the average Black American family only owns about 10% of the wealth when compared to the average White American family.
It’s also no secret how segregation, redlining, and job discrimination have…
