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Chicago Black Lives Matter protest collection, 2014-ongoing

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Title Chicago Black Lives Matter protest collection, 2014-ongoing

Creator Black Lives Matter Chicago (Organization)

Date 2014-9999

Language Spanish

Subjects Black people

Description Lamon Reccord rallies protesters in Chicago Dec. 18, 2015, in response to the Laquan McDonald shooting by police

Summary Announcements, flyers, artwork, buttons, newsletters, photographs, posters, t-shirts, signs and other materials collected by various individuals at Chicago protests and rallies. Includes digital photographs taken by Chicago photographer Catherine Gass at various events including a Black Lives Matter protest and a Donald Trump campaign rally in Chicago.

Biographical/Historical Note #BlackLivesMatter is an online forum and chapter-based national organization founded in 2012 by Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and Alicia Garza. The phrase "Black Lives Matter" can reference a hashtag and a slogan, social movement, and loose confederation of affiliated groups and organizations that advocate for multiple causes related to racial injustice. According to the website blacklivesmatter.org, the movement describes its purpose as "build[ing] connections between Black people and our allies to fight anti-Black racism, to spark dialogue among Black people, and to facilitate the types of connections necessary to encourage social action and engagement." The Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter is active in organizing and participating in a variety of events related to racial injustice. Major events include a March 2015 protest at Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office for Chicago Police Department reforms, an October 2015 protest at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, and a March 2016 protest of a Donald Trump rally.

Extent 4.4 linear feet (1 box and 2 oversize boxes)

Format Photographs

Archival Collection Title Chicago Black Lives Matter protest collection

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Call Number Midwest MS Chicago BLM NEWBERRY scmidwms Midwest MS Chicago BLM 1

BibID 9911524977405867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 6000px × 4000px 68.70 MB

File Created 09/08/2016

Filename 9911524977405867_mms_chicago_blm_ser_02_20160311_006.tif

Unique Identifier NL1OBFW

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