I believe that the Our Lives Matter movement is important because of its emphasis on the individual. The movement seeks to improve society by emphasizing the importance of each and every life. Participants of the Our Lives Matter movement are asked to think about the question: Why does my life matter? It’s important to ask ourselves this question because it forces us to look within ourselves and our experiences. It allows us to truly evaluate the things that matter to us and the things that give our life meaning. Our answers don’t have to be perfect or complete but that’s okay because we are still living, learning, and improving. With Our Lives Matter, we are given a chance to express ourselves in the way that we want, which is especially important because there aren’t always opportunities to do so. Because of this movement, I was able to really think about my life and why it matters. I also got that chance to connect with some amazing people and hear about their experiences. As time passes and I grow older, I hope that I keep asking myself “Why does my life matter?” and that I am able to build upon my initial answer with all of my new experiences. I hope that the Our Lives Matter movement and its message reach as many people as it can.
