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Black Lives Matter: From a Moment to a Movement by
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. This much-needed reference text places the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement within the broader context of the African American struggle for equality in America, from the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s to the violent protests against white supremacy that took place in Charlottesville in 2017. Specific topics include the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012, which gave rise to the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter; the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, which launched the rise of the movement; and the fatal shootings of police officers in Dallas, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 2016, which sparked bitter backlash. It also covers the virulent alt-right backlash against BLM and the ways in which BLM leaders are responding to the challenge.
Law Enforcement in the Age of Black Lives Matter by
There is a reason why people claim great respect for officers of the law: the job, by description, is hard--if not deadly. It takes a certain kind of person to accept the consequences of the job-- seeing the very worst situations, on a regular basis, and knowing that one's life is on the line every hour of every day. Working in law enforcement is emotionally and psychologically draining. It affects these public servants both on and off the job. Said plainly, shaking an officers' hand when you see them or posting a sign in the front yard that reads "Support the Badge" is lip service. Even going as far as to donate money to a crowdsourcing fundraising site does little to support the long-term professional development needs of officers. These are surface level signs of solidarity, and do little in terms of showing respect for the job and those who do it. For those who want to do more, this text provides reasons and a rationale for doing better by these public servants. Showing respect does not mean that one agrees with whatever another person or institution claims to be the "right" way. Showing respect and admiration means that we charge individuals to live up to their fullest potentials and integrate innovation wherever possible. In the case of policing in the era of Black Lives Matters, policing as usual simply is not an option any longer. It is disrespectful, to both the officers and those who are being policed, to rest on the laurels of past policing tactics. As we enter a time period in which police interactions are recorded (dash cams or body cams, for example) and new populations are being targeted (Latinx people), there is much to learn about what is working and what is not.
The Assault on Communities of Color: Exploring the Realities of Race-Based Violence by 
African Americans at Risk: Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice by 
At the Crossroads of Fear and Freedom : The Fight for Social and Educational Justice by 
This Is an Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the Twenty-first Century by 
And Still I Rise by 
The Beast Side: living and dying while black in America by 
Between the World and Me by 
From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation by 
Have Black Lives Ever Mattered? by 
The Making of Black Lives Matter by 
Our Black Sons Matter : mothers talk about fears, sorrows, and hopes by 
Racial Discrimination and Criminal Justice by
The Black Lives Matter movement has shined a light on the frequently unequal treatment of African Americans by the U.S. justice system. This has led to some adverse reactions, including the protest slogans All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this volume examine the truths regarding the justice system and people of color in the United States. Do the police have a problem when it comes to racial discrimination? Is the court system biased against people of color? Can gang violence be curbed without racial profiling? Experts from the field offer very different perspectives on this important topic.
The Sisters Are Alright: changing the broken narrative of black women in America by 
They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a new era in America's racial justice movement by Black Lives Matter Movement
Racism in the US in the 21st Century
White Privilege
Race relations
Police Brutality
Racial profiling
Income inequality
Prison reform
Racism in the Media
Race relations in America
Urban development and white flight
Black power
Black America
Social justice
Institutional racism
Systemic oppression
Civil liberties
Black Women in Black communities, in the media, in America
Racism on College Campuses
LGBT in the black community
