So happy to see more media devoted to interrupting the cycle of oppression in our country. One of my favorite shows, Switched at Birth, devoted some episodes in season five (seen now on Netflix) to the message of Black Lives Matter.
A hate crime was committed and the perpetrators were given small consequences. One student, Iris, started a hunger strike until the criminals were expelled from the University. They had other demands as well; for example, changing the name of a building from a slave owner to a person of color. It was slow going. The administration was not very sympathetic. Finally, starting with the baseball team, all of the sports teams refused to play until the administration would consider their demands.
Sports teams bring money to universities. The sports teams threatened to take away that money. The administration agreed to expel the perpetrators of the crime and meet with the black student group to discuss their other demands.
I cried to see something so optimistic. A simple peaceful act, stopping the flow of money, made real change. It caused everyone to open their eyes and see the problems that had so long been ignored.
That seems a good avenue to pursue: controlling consumerism to get attention and make a change. I will be keeping my eyes open for ways I might do the same.
Thank you,@Netflix, for bringing thought-provoking stories to a wide audience.
