Strike for Black Lives | |
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Part of George Floyd protests, Black Lives Matter, and Fight for $15 | |
Date | July 20, 2020 |
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Methods | Walkout |
The Strike for Black Lives was a mass walkout that occurred throughout the United States on July 20, 2020. Occurring during the George Floyd protests, the main goals of the strike were to draw attention to systemic racism and racial inequality in the United States, with additional goals including a raising of the minimum wage in the United States, stronger protections for unionizing, and expanded healthcare.