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Article 1
“Black Lives Matter at five: limits and possibilities”
Szetela, A. (2019). Black lives matter at five: Limits and possibilities. Ethnic and Racial Studies,
43(8), 1358–1383. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2019.1638955
In his paper "Black Lives Matter at Five: Limits and Possibilities," Adam Szetela analyzes
the impact and possibilities of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which was born out of
racial injustice and police brutality against Black people. Szetela contends that although BLM
has raised awareness of the problems of structural inequality and police brutality, its impact has
been constrained by a number of factors. One of these is the movement's co-optation by political
and mainstream actors, which has weakened its message and objectives. Another drawback is the
movement's reliance on social media as a tool for planning demonstrations and spreading its
message. Social media has helped BLM reach a larger audience, but it has also produced a type
of activism that is more concerned with individual acts of support than with sustained, group
action.
Szetela emphasizes the value of continual, strategic activity in her conclusion in order to
address the root causes of systematic racism and effect lasting change. While BLM has
encouraged many people to become activists, he points out that persistent organization and
community building are crucial for bringing about long-lasting social change. Ultimately, the
paper offers a complex and critical viewpoint on the BLM movement, stressing both its
successes and shortcomings while recommending continuous participation and group action.
Article 2
“Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement: A Comparative Analysis of Two
Social Movements in the United States”
Clayton, D. M. (2018). Black lives matter and the Civil Rights Movement: A comparative
analysis of two social movements in the United States. Journal of Black Studies, 49(5),
448–480. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021934718764099
The Black Lives Matter movement and the Civil Rights Movement are compared and
contrasted in Dewey M. Clayton's article "Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement: A
Comparative Analysis of Two Social Movements in the United States," which examines both
their shared and divergent characteristics. While racial justice and equality are the same
objectives shared by both movements, Clayton contends that their approaches, methods, and
makeup are different. The Civil Rights Movement, which was predominately led by African
American religious figures, emphasized peaceful direct action and civil disobedience. The Black
Lives Matter movement, on the other hand, is more decentralized and use a variety of strategies,
such as political activity, social media campaigns, and protests. The political and social
conditions in which the two movements first appeared are also examined in the article. Clayton
points out that the Black Lives Matter movement was born out of police brutality and the killing
of unarmed black people, whereas the Civil Rights Movement took place during a time of
extensive racial segregation and prejudice.
Finally, Clayton argues that despite the differences between the two movements, they are
both grounded in the fight for racial justice and equality in the US. He contends that by
comparing and contrasting the two movements, we might learn more about the ongoing struggle
for racial justice in the United States.

Article 3
"Scaling Social Movements Through Social Media: The Case of Black Lives Matter"
Mundt, M., Ross, K., & Burnett, C. M. (2018). Scaling Social Movements Through Social
Media: The Case of Black Lives Matter. Social Media + Society, 4(4).
https://doi.org/10.1177/2056305118807911
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement's growth and effect are examined in "Scaling
Social Movements Through Social Media: The Case of Black Lives Matter" by Marcia Mundt,
Karen Ross, and Charla Burnett. The authors contend that social media sites like Twitter and
Facebook have made it possible for BLM to build a strong network of activists, connect with a
large audience, and spread their message on a global level. The study examines how BLM has
used social media to engage and organize followers, plan protests, and refute popular perceptions
of police brutality and systematic racism. The writers also discuss the difficulties and constraints
of social media activism, such as concerns about censorship and the possibility for corporate
interests to co-opt it.
Overall, the paper offers a nuanced and perceptive study of the function of social media in
modern social movements, emphasizing the ways in which BLM has made use of these
platforms to attain new levels of visibility and effect.
Article 4
“What Kind of Movement is Black Lives Matter? The View from Twitter”
Tillery, A. (2019). What Kind of Movement is Black Lives Matter? The View from Twitter.
Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, 4(2), 297-323. https://doi.org/10.1017/rep.2019.17

The Black Lives Matter movement's nature is examined in the article "What Kind of
Movement is Black Lives Matter? The Perspective from Twitter" by Alvin Tillery Jr. Tillery
finds various types of actors and strategies within the movement by using computational
approaches to evaluate the content and structure of tweets linked to the Black Lives Matter
movement. Black Lives Matter, according to the author, is a decentralized movement with a
wide variety of actors and tactics. In the movement, Tillery distinguishes four different sorts of
actors: grassroots activists, media outlets, elected officials, and celebrities. He also notes that
these players primarily employ four tactics: advocacy, protest, education, and community
development. The article focuses on how social media sites like Twitter have helped the Black
Lives Matter movement gain popularity and prominence. Tillery contends that Twitter has
helped the movement overcome conventional media gatekeepers and reach a large audience, but
she also raises questions about the influence of social media on political mobilization and social
change.
Overall, the paper offers a nuanced and fact-based study of the Black Lives Matter
movement, illuminating its decentralized structure and variety of actors and tactics. The work
offers crucial new insights into the ongoing fight for racial justice in the United States and shows
the potential of computational methods to understand social movements.

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Article 1

“Black Lives Matter at five: limits and possibilities”

43(8), 1358–1383. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2019.1638955

Social Movements in the United States”

extensive racial segregation and prejudice.

for racial justice in the United States.

interests to co-opt it.

platforms to attain new levels of visibility and effect.

Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, 4(2), 297-323. https://doi.org/10.1017/rep.2019.17

the potential of computational methods to understand social movements.

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