About this Guide

This list of resources was compiled by a committee of faculty and librarians at the E. H. Butler Library. It is in no way exhaustive, but highlights resources on each topic. This list is constantly being updated, please contact a librarian if you have comments or recommendations.

Introduction to Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against African-American people. While Black Lives Matter can primarily be understood as a decentralized social movement, an organization known simply as Black Lives Matter exists as a decentralized network with about 16 chapters in the United States and Canada. The broader movement and its related organizations typically advocate against police violence towards black people, as well as for various other policy changes considered to be related to black liberation.