What Is Black Lives Matter?
Sep 2021 · Sold by Penguin
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people.
When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in 2012, the African American community called for his murderer to be held accountable. But like many other racially sparked incidents in the past, his killer walked free. People looked for justice and healing in the moment. They turned to social media and a simple yet powerful hashtag emerged, #BlackLivesMatter.
The message grew into an international movement and has now become the rallying cry during protests against police brutality and racial acts of violence. The movement gained even more attention and support in 2020 when it called for police reform in the United States after the police-related murder of George Floyd.
When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in 2012, the African American community called for his murderer to be held accountable. But like many other racially sparked incidents in the past, his killer walked free. People looked for justice and healing in the moment. They turned to social media and a simple yet powerful hashtag emerged, #BlackLivesMatter.
The message grew into an international movement and has now become the rallying cry during protests against police brutality and racial acts of violence. The movement gained even more attention and support in 2020 when it called for police reform in the United States after the police-related murder of George Floyd.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivat...
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Richardson Kenneth
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March 29, 2026
a scam. one of the founders of black lives Matter bought a mansion from donations and funding got covered up by the media (propaganda). the movement that teamed up with far-left groups to burnt down half of America over a dead crinimal Portrayed as a victim by false narrative. now they cheered on a conservative debater death for having a opinion about MLK and only puts blacks (ignoring every single race) first. All lives matter.
Eepy (The Meow Meow)
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September 4, 2026
"All lives matter",I'm guessing your white,right?want to know how the movement,the extreme oppression of black people not whites,because they were the main culprits of the oppression,so makes sense why it exists,yes,all lives matter,but the minority got oppressed more,so of course they try to stop it,this is a great example of "its all about me"and white privilege,stop trying to feel apart of something that doesn't involve you
Bleu Bird76
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February 8, 2022
BLM is important and very necessary!
About the author
Lakita Wilson is a Professor of Education, writer and advocate for diverse and inclusive children's literature. She lives in Maryland with her two children and Shih-Tzu.
Lakita Wilson is a Professor of Education, writer and advocate for diverse and inclusive children's literature. She lives in Maryland with her two children and Shih-Tzu.
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