Black Lives Matter /by Duchess Harris ; [Editor: Marie Pearson.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2018.
- 1 online resource.
- Protest movements .
Hands up, don't shoot -- A long history -- Growing awareness -- On the ground -- Moving forward.
What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led up to racial tensions in the United States, and the goals the movement has set for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
9781532152825 9781532151804
2019724026
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