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Paths to Change: Does protesting successfully transform society? A Black man gestures with his thumb down to an armed National Guardsman, during a protest in the Newark race riots, July 14, 1967. Neal Boenzi—New York Times Co. / Getty Images Privilege makes a lot of assumptions; primarily, privilege assumes choice. It assumes the same vehicles to change are available to everyone despite the fact that many American systems were built on assumptions of white superiority. This is the premise of what is referred to as systemic racism. The purpose of this BlackIQ exploration is to use a variety of sources to examine the various movements, demonstrations, and initiatives that took place in the United States during the spring of 2020. Each reflecting a common goal: equity and rights for Black Americans. The best way to secure these freedoms been a topic of debate. This is your opportunity to conduct an analysis, draw your own conclusions, and use evidence to assert whether or not protests bring change. Historical Context The Black Inquiry Project 9