The phrase 'Black Lives Matter' is being used now as more than just a hashtag — it's a rallying cry. Here's what you need to know about the evolution of the movement, and why it matters.
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"Even in the '60s, with the , polls at the time never had more than 15, 20% support among Whites," Kazin, who is also the co-editor of the democratic-socialist publication Dissent Magazine, told CNN.There's been an outpouring of support from diverse populations, he said. He used Portland, Oregon, as an example, where federal officers have used tear gas and force against on majority-White protesters.
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