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Describes the 2020 death of African American George Floyd in police custody, and the aftermath. Discusses what led to Floyd's death, the use of police force around the country, and efforts for change. Includes a timeline, critical thinking questions, sidebars, color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.
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"A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy-from his family's roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing-telling the singular story of how one man's tragic experience brought about a global movement for change. The events of that day are now tragically familiar:...
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Explores the history and current state of racial injustice in the United States, and highlights key moments in the fight for racial justice. Discusses what can be done to end racial injustice in the present day and the future. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Explores the events following the death of George Floyd and the protests that erupted afterward, and provides historical context of the racial injustice that African Americans face in the United States that led to the protests. Examines the governmental response to the protests, and discusses whether or not the protests led to change. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.