From Rebellion to Reaction w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor & Asha Ransby-Sporn
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The Evolution of Black Lives Matter
This chapter details the origins and growth of the Black Lives Matter movement, linking it to pivotal events such as the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman and the subsequent protests in Ferguson and Staten Island. It examines how the movement shifted its focus to broader systemic inequalities and economic justice, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests of 2020. The discussion underscores the transformative impact of the movement in reshaping national discourse on race, class, and the urgency for systemic change.
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