Amid the Black Lives Matter protests, over half a million people have signed a petition to abolish the KKK and have it declared as a terrorist organization.
The petitions have spread like wildfire online, but it seems everyone is raising the same point...
The Black Lives Matter movement has never before been so prominent.
His death sparked national outrage.
This kind of police brutality has been happening for centuries now...
And they are all marching for one thing...
Many protests turned violent...
Remarkably, however, they seem to be working.
BLACK WOMEN MATTER. BLACK MEN MATTER. BLACK CHILDREN MATTER. BLACK FAMILIES MATTER. BLACK POSSIBILITIES MATTER.… https://t.co/y6dlDWKPN3— a gem (@a gem)1591104461.0
It has also taken over our streets...
Ahead of a planned protest this weekend, the road to the White House was painted with a giant "Black Lives Matter"… https://t.co/6M3H6ehuNs— David Luganda🇺🇬 (@David Luganda🇺🇬)1591398030.0
Protests have been happening across the pond too...
We are witnessing history in the making...
Hundreds of petitions have been set up.
Several petitions have surfaced demanding the KKK be abolished and declared a terrorist organization.
Now, for a little bit of context...
Their hatred and racism has been spread for decades now.
Historically, the Klan has primarily targeted African Americans...
And perhaps the most recognizable aspect of the group is their white hoods.
Over the years, the white hooded cloaks have become a renowned symbol for white supremacy...
It's truly horrific.
The appeal seeks to make membership in the group illegal.
Many are raising the same point.
the fact that there needs to be a bunch of petitions to have them even CONSIDER the KKK a terrorist group says all… https://t.co/zyWixl6rLn— 💘 Cameron Philip ⁷ 𖧵 💘 (@💘 Cameron Philip ⁷ 𖧵 💘)1591892905.0
It's about time this racist group was put to a stop.
Can’t believe its 2020 and I really had to sign a petition to make the KKK illegal— Luis Hasa (@Luis Hasa)1591839920.0