In a careful examination of Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray and the confrontation and killing of Korryn Gaines, Board highlights the limits of protest, which are often overlooked when scholars assess the impact of modern resistance movements. This is a challenging work about a key aspect of modern African American politics.
Marcus Board Jr. is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies at Georgetown University. His research focuses on Black radical traditions, Black feminist theories of power, and social justice movements.