Impact of 2020 BLM Protests on Racial Bias Among White Americans: A Study Analysis

The tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020 ignited the Black Lives Matter movement, leading to widespread protests against systemic racism and police violence nationwide. Research in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin revealed a notable and swift decline in racial biases among White Americans early in the protests. Nevertheless, by year’s end, these biases gradually crept back, almost returning to pre-BLM levels. This fluctuation underscores the complexity of societal attitudes towards race and highlights the ongoing challenge for racial equality.