History of the Black Lives Matters Movement

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Mon, 07/18/2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am
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Professor Herb Ruffin discusses the breadth and historical depth of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Laurie Mercier speaks with Herb Ruffin, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, about the historical roots of Black Lives Matter and its success as a social movement.

Ruffin’s essay, “Black Lives Matter: The Growth of a New Social Justice Movement,” is featured on the BlackPast website.

 

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