The Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests, which began in 2013, have evolved to include a focus on escalating violence and discrimination against the Asian community, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The movement has seen active involvement from a diverse group of citizens, community organizations advocating for racial justice, and local leaders who seek to address systemic racism. This widespread activism has taken place across major cities in the United States, including San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, especially intensifying throughout 2020 and 2021 in response to reported incidents of anti-Asian hate crimes. The BLM protests serve as a powerful collective call for solidarity against hate and the need for an intersectional approach to civil rights.