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The protests that have been occurring across most of America have seen politically charged language, action, and reaction.聽Calls for change have been made, and promises have followed by those seeking to attain office or remain in office once the dust has settled and America goes to the polls in the fall.

In a recent essay, former President Barack Obama touched on how those protesting can translate emotions into action.

鈥淭hroughout American history, it鈥檚 often only been in response to protests and civil disobedience聽that the political system has even paid attention to marginalized communities,鈥� said Obama. 鈥滶ventually,聽aspirations have to be translated into specific laws and institutional practices聽鈥� and in a democracy, that only happens when we elect government officials who are responsive to our demands.鈥�

Social movement expert and 黑料正能量 Sociology Professor says protest movements have a significant impact on politics. His research shows societal change not only happens as a result of the crowd but also because the protests get people politically activated.

鈥淔rom the Boston Tea Party to the protests of the Civil Rights Movement, protests have had some degree of success in changing the course of history,鈥� said Powell-Williams. 鈥淭he recent protests against racial injustice are no different and I鈥檓 sure it will influence the outcomes of upcoming elections.鈥�

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