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The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
As reported by CNN, which obtained the official nomination papers, Norwegian politician Petter Eide chose the organization for their struggle against racism and racially motivated violence. . BLM s call for systemic change have spread around the world, forcing other countries to grapple with racism within their own societies.
A representative of the Socialist Left Party of Norway, Eide revealed to CNN that he nominated Black Lives Matter also because of the movement s legacy from both the Civil Rights movement in America and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. He explained, The Norwegian Nobel Committee has always recognized a strong connection between racial justice and peace.
The Black Lives Matter Movement Is Nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Amy Mackelden
The Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
As reported by CNN >P, which obtained the official nomination papers, Norwegian politician Petter Eide chose the organization for their struggle against racism and racially motivated violence.. BLM s call for systemic change have spread around the world, forcing other countries to grapple with racism within their own societies.
A representative of the Socialist Left Party of Norway, Eide revealed to CNN that he nominated Black Lives Matter also because of the movement s legacy from both the Civil Rights movement in America and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. He explained, The Norwegian Nobel Committee has always recognized a strong connection between racial justice and peace.