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Black Lives Matter

The #BlackLivesMatter movement is the most significant political movement in African American life in the United States in the last fifty years. BLM leaders denounced anti-black racism, white supremacy, and police brutality and reshaped how we think about gender, sexuality, social justice, economic injustice, and crime. The movement is grounded in a long history of African American activism. From slave revolts to the Black Panther Party, from the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus, to the eruption of the #BLM Movements, this course is an interdisciplinary and historical exploration of the BlackLivesMatter movement.

Status: World History
Status: Sociology
BeginnerCourse16 hours

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SC

5.0Reviewed Nov 18, 2022

It was very helpful to me, as a white woman, to understand the Black Lives Matter movement more. Thank you!

SS

5.0Reviewed Sep 24, 2022

T​his has been an educational course, which has given me more insight towards the movement and also opened my horizons in regards to the #blacklivesmatter

DU

5.0Reviewed May 20, 2021

Succinct yet easy-to-understand presentation of difficult materials. Well done!

D

4.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2022

There is some great information here, especially that pertaining to the history of racism in America. However, this course is now (July, 2022) somewhat dated and needs some revising.

JB

4.0Reviewed Oct 23, 2023

It gave a lot of history and knowledge that was given on how the african american people where treated.

LM

5.0Reviewed Oct 8, 2021

I​ can't even begn to say how much I have learned. Outstanding course, lots to think about and Do.

AP

5.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2022

This course provides a detailed understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement.

AE

5.0Reviewed Feb 21, 2025

Great interactive course that enhanced my need to want to learn more. I am happy to have participated in this learning experience and have improved my self worth as a result.

BL

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2022

T​he videos cou.ld have been a little longer whilst the articles, especially in the begining weeks were a lot.

JB

5.0Reviewed May 13, 2021

This course was very informative. I am thankful to Dr. Cabello for putting this course together and for offering it free to JHU students.

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