Black Lives Matter
Unequivocally and without caveat: Black Lives Matter. This LibGuide is here to help connect people with resources and information they may be looking for on the subject of Black Lives Matter.
Researching Current Events
When you're in the midst of a movement or event, it can be difficult to find reliable, academic sources. Researchers haven't had enough time to reflect on and provide analysis of the issues at hand. The resources on this page will help you frame current events in an academic context.
Finding Current News and Analysis
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowContains overviews and pro/con essays on current issues. Also includes recent newspaper, magazine, and journal articles.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides access to topic overview articles about current issues.
Books
From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation by Call Number: E185.86 .T373 2016Publication Date: 2016-02-23
The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution by Call Number: E185.615 .B54645 2016Publication Date: 2016-09-13
Intersectionality: Origins, Contestations, Horizons by Call Number: E-BOOKPublication Date: 2016-11-01
Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race in America by Call Number: E185 .Y32 2017Publication Date: 2016-11-02
Data and Statistics
Use this preformatted Google search to look for data on government websites.
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- US Data and StatisticsGet demographic, population, and economic data for the United States.
- Pew Research CenterIndependent research center that provides non-partisan information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends.