# The History of 'I Can't Breathe' as a Global Protest Symbol
> Explore the origins and impact of the 'I Can't Breathe' slogan, from Eric Garner to George Floyd, and its role in the global fight against systemic racism.

Tags: civil-rights, social-justice, police-reform, black-lives-matter, global-protests, systemic-racism, human-rights
## I Can’t Breathe: A Symbol of Protest
- The phrase represents fear, pain, and the feeling of being unheard.
- It highlights life-threatening situations and deep-rooted injustice during police arrests.

## Origin: Eric Garner (2014)
- Eric Garner died during a police arrest in NYC while saying 'I can't breathe.'
- The incident sparked nationwide debate and outrage regarding police brutality.

## Systemic Racism and Global Impact
- Systemic racism is defined as discrimination built into societal systems like policing.
- Statistics show the US has significantly higher police killings per 10 million people (33.5) compared to Canada (9.8), Australia (8.5), and Germany (1.3).

## 2020 Resurgence: George Floyd
- The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis reignited the movement.
- The 'I can't breathe' slogan became a central tool for international solidarity, from Paris to the United States.

## The Struggle for Reform
- Proponents argue the movement stems from decades of suffering and a demand for real reform.
- The call for equality remains a reminder of lives lost and the ongoing work toward racial justice.
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