Black Lives Matter collection, June 2020
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Mitchell, David Yoakley
- Date:
- June 2020
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet 1 oversize box, 3 oversize folders, 1 roll, 1 artifact
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Black Lives Matter collection, ms4375, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains artifacts from Black Lives Matter protests in the Fairlie-Poplar district of Downtown Atlanta and the Wendy's restaurant at 125 University Avenue in South Atlanta during June 2020.
- Biographical / historical:
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Black Lives Matter is a social and political movement that protests police brutality and racially motivated violence against black people that began in response to the death of Trayvon Martin in February 2013.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Black Lives Matter collection, ms4375, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.