Expert: BLM is more than just words, holidays, protests
CGTN
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More companies across the U.S. are making changes to their branding in response to the Black Lives Matter protests after the death of George Floyd.

Brands such as Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben's are changing their packaging due to depictions of racist stereotypes.

And some companies are starting to recognize Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery, as a holiday.

As protests continue nationwide, George Washington University Professor Imani Cheers, breaks down the significance of this movement and how it can lead to changes toward systemic racism. 

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