#BlackLivesMatter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Rachael L.

Series:

#Movements

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Race relations--Juvenile literature.

United States.

Genre:

Juvenile works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (35 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

#BlackLivesMatter

Place of Publication:

: ABDO Publishing Company, 2019.

Summary:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of systemic racism and its historical and modern implications in the United States, with a focus on the Black Lives Matter movement. It examines pivotal events such as the killing of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman, which ignited a national conversation on racial bias and injustice. The narrative covers the history of slavery, segregation, and the civil rights movement, highlighting the enduring struggles faced by African Americans. Intended for a juvenile audience, the book aims to educate readers about racial inequality, the origins of the Black Lives Matter hashtag, and its role in advocating for social justice and equity. Through accessible language and a combination of historical context and contemporary issues, it encourages awareness and activism among young readers. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

#BlackLivesMatter

Stolen Freedom

Civil Rights…Right?

A Hashtag Is Born

Black Lives Matter Global Network

The Ripple Effect

#TakeAKnee

BLM Backlash

A National Conversation

Timeline

Glossary

Online Resources

Index

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781532173479

1532173474

OCLC:

1321802388