Overview

This volume considers how Black activism in Latin America has taken place in varying arenas such as in the academy, digital platforms, and traditional forms of activism. Contributors also examine the impact of activism on policy advocacy and legislation, as well as groups who the Black Lives Matter movement focus on such as women and immigrants.

Part One: Black Lives Matter in Academic and Political Contexts

The first part of the book focuses on making Black Lives Matter in academic studies, governmental data, and politics.

Part Two: Impact on Policy and Legislation

The next section focuses on the impact of Black activism on policy and legislation in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Black activists have been fighting for Black lives throughout Latin America and their struggles have not been in vain, although less policy change has occurred in Peru.

Part Three: Social Media and Independent Activism

The last section finds that social media has allowed for more independent forms of Black activism in Brazil and Cuba.