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Racial justice activism has transformed politics, but landmark reforms remain elusive

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68% Informative

10 years ago in Ferguson , Missouri , was a defining moment for America ’s racial justice movement.

Activists like Cori Bush went from proclaiming “ Black Lives Matter ” to running for seats in statehouses, city halls, prosecutors’ offices and Congress .

At least 30 states and Washington , D.C. , have enacted laws meant to curb abusive conduct since 2020 .

Trump was president during the racial justice protests that emerged in the summer of 2020 following Floyd ’s killing.

He signed an executive order encouraging better police practices but that was criticized for failing to acknowledge what some consider systemic racial bias in policing.

The movement was again thrust into politics when Chauvin murdered Floyd in May 2020 .

VR Score

77

Informative language

80

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55

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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