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"Black Lives Matter is an ideological and political intervention in a world where Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise.  It is an affirmation of Black folks’ contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression...To love and desire freedom and justice for ourselves is a necessary prerequisite for wanting the same for others."

For more about Black Lives Matter, please visit: http://blacklivesmatter.com/

Below is a curated selection of materials from the MIT Libraries collections that highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, including materials sourced from and inspired by syllabi that have been created by educators, activists, etc., across the country (see "Recommended Resources" below). 

Join us in learning more about the complexities and richness of black voices and experiences.  On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 11AM-1PM, a selection of the titles below will be available for loan as part of the Black Lives Matter bookmobile in the 1st floor lobby of the Stata Center (Bldg. 32). For questions, or to suggest more titles for this ever-growing list, please email us at: gkindeke@mit.edu and jlanigan@mit.edu.