The Politics of Protest: Readings on the Black Lives Matter Movement

Book Details

• Author: Nadia E. Brown

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780367635671

• Pages: 331

• Release Date: 19-05-2022

• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

"Black Lives Matter and the Politics of Race" edited by Nadia E. Brown delves deep into the political implications of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. This book brings together a variety of topics and methodological approaches to explore the ongoing fight against racial injustice and police brutality in the United States. It offers critical reflections on the movement's history, strategies, and future prospects, while analyzing its impact on racial politics and social movements.

Key Themes:

• Origins of Black Lives Matter: The book traces the formation of the BLM movement, which emerged in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the murder of Trayvon Martin. It discusses how #BlackLivesMatter became a social justice project aimed at ending racial violence and discrimination against Black Americans.

• Recent Resurgence: The text explores the movement's resurgence following high-profile killings, including those of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Sean Reed, Tony McDade, and David McAtee. These tragic events have sparked widespread protests and renewed calls for justice, shedding light on the ongoing racial disparities in the U.S.

• Racial Justice: The book investigates how the Black Lives Matter movement continues to advocate for racial justice and the dismantling of systemic racism, questioning how progress can be sustained to ensure a more equitable future for Black Americans.

• The Politics of Race: A key focus is on the political significance of BLM in reshaping race relations and its role in reshaping American politics, particularly in terms of policy reforms, activism, and public discourse.

• Epistemological Approaches: The volume covers a wide range of methods and epistemological approaches, offering readers diverse perspectives on the political, social, and cultural implications of the Black Lives Matter movement.