This episode deals with the history of the Black Lives Matter Movement; we will talk about how the goal of the movement is to steer away from the history of violence and inequality against people of color. Additionally, the episode addresses the issue of redlining. Moreover, the episode will focus on the stories of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown and how these instances of police brutality ignited the movement. Furthermore, this episode takes a look at the organizational structure of the movement and some of its weaknesses. Lastly, the episode seeks to clarify the guiding principles of the movement along with some common misconceptions.
Main Source: Chase, Garrett (2018) "The Early History of the Black Lives Matter Movement, and the Implications Thereof," Nevada Law Journal: Vol. 18: Iss. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nlj/vol18/iss3/11
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