Understand Black Lives Matter in 7 Minutes
Channel: animateeducate
Date: 01/02/2017

What is Black Lives Matter and what do they movement want?  We explain how Black Lives Matter is organized, what's different from other organizations, and their demands.  You've seen them in the news, but do you understand what's behind the protests?

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