The Black Lives Matter Movement: From the Perspective of a Black Youth
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Last published Sun, Jul 5, 2020
Different things surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement from the perspective of a young Black person. This book is a collection of my experience, and the experience of my family and friends. It's also how I view what should be done with the movement.
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