Understanding the Black Lives Matter movement

"After police in Minnesota killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, in May 2020, protests spread across the country and even throughout the world. While most protesters were peaceful, violence also broke out at some protests. [This book] . . . examines the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and how they affected the movement"--Provided by publisher.

"The Black Lives Matter movement formed in 2013. Since then, it has become one of the largest civil rights movements in American history. [This book] . . . traces the movement from its origins through its incredible growth, discussing its goals and the ways it hopes to bring about change"--Provided by publisher.

"There have been many struggles for civil rights in American history. Black Lives Matter is one of the latest movements, but other groups, including women and Native Americans, have also protested for equality and fair treatment. [This book] . . . examines earlier movements and looks at how they compare to the Black Lives Matter movement of today"--Provided by publisher.

"Black Americans face racism and its effects on a daily basis. Inequality is present in education, health care, policing, and many other areas of life. [This book] . . . examines these disparities and looks at proposed solutions to make American society more equal"--Provided by publisher.

"Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by police violence. One central part of the Black Lives Matter Movement calls for an end to this violence. The Police and Excessive Use of Force examines the history of policing in America, including the history of excessive force being used against Black Americans. It also discusses the proposed solutions that activists have brought forward"--Provided by the publisher.