Black Lives Matter

• inspiring (adj.)
• be trapped in (exp.)
• follow someone's step (exp.)
• treat someone right ≠ wrong (exp.)
• support /səˈpɔrt/ (v.)

Show your true colors

It means to reveal your real character. Connected with the notions of diversity and multiculturalism in today's society, it suggests everyone should feel safe to share who they really are without being judged and rejected. Therefore, it is also important to know who you are so that it is easier for you to accept and appreciate others' differences.

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• common ground (exp.)
• community (n.)
• identity (n.)
• leader (n.)
• network (n.)
• values (n.)
• share (v.)

2

• pay tribute to (exp.)
• icon / figure (n.)
• role model (n.)
• celebrate (v.)
• commemorate (v.)
• embody / symbolize (v.)

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• fight for ≠ against (exp.)
• raise awareness about (exp.)
• speak up / speak out against (exp.)
• stand up for (exp.)
• stand one's ground (exp.)
• take a knee (exp.)
• activist (n.)
• advocate (n. or v.)
• demonstrate (v.)
• oppose / protest (v.)

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• committed (adj.)
• respected (adj.)
• be involved in (exp.)
• diversity (n.)
• equality (n.)
• inclusion (n.)
• influence (v.)

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• be discriminated against (exp.)
• be looked down on (exp.)
• injustice (n.)
• stigmatization / stereotype (n.)
• be mistreated (v.)
• demean / humiliate (v.)
• harass / persecute (v.)

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• fair / just (adj.)
• free (adj.)
• civil rights (exp.)
• equal treatment / on an equal footing (exp.)
• obtain equal rights (exp.)
• social justice (exp.)
• achievement (n.)
• challenge (n.)
• emancipation (n.)
• fulfillment (n.)
• progress (n.)