Black Lives Matter: From a Moment to a Movement

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This concise yet comprehensive reference book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its development as a force for racial justice in America.· Provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the origin, growth, and development of the Black Lives Matter movement· Explores how modern activists employ social media as a force for social change· Examines the emergence of white supremacy and white nationalism as a part of a cultural backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement· Presents current information and statistics on racial injustice in America· Explores how the civil rights mov…