How We Got to Black Lives Matter

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The book provides a detailed historical account of slavery in the United States, tracing its origins from Jamestown to the end of the Civil War. It examines the lingering effects of slavery on American society, particularly through the Jim Crow era and into the Civil Rights movement. Additionally, it critiques the Great Society legislation and its negative impact on inner-city black communities, highlighting the ongoing consequences that are often overlooked in political discourse. The narrative aims to shed light on these complex issues and their historical context.