This book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its development as a force for racial justice in America. Includes chapters on the historical background, origin and growth, and backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement, biographical "snapshots" of key individuals involved with the movement, primary source documents, timeline, bibliography, and subject index.

Historical roots of the movement -- The origin of #BlackLivesMatter -- From social media to the streets of Ferguson -- The movement gains force -- The role of social media -- Criticism and backlash -- Racial injustice in America.