No Justice, No Peace: From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter

No Justice, No Peace is a powerful book that chronicles the Black Lives Matter movement from its early days in Baltimore to the present day, through the lens of award-winning photographer Devin Allen. The book features stunning black-and-white photos that capture the profound history of African Americans and allies in the fight for social justice, and includes contributions from twenty-six bestselling and influential writers and activists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Hachette Books

Award-winning photographer Devin Allen has dedicated the past six years to capturing the protests of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its early days in Baltimore, Maryland, to the present. The captivating images in No Justice, No Peace offer a glimpse into the resilience that has empowered Black lives for generations. Allen's signature black-and-white photographs serve as a testament to the profound history of African Americans and their allies in the fight for social justice, portraying the collective efforts over decades in stunning, timeless portraits.

Allen's remarkable photos of the Black Lives Matter protests, featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times, the Washington Post, and twice on the cover of Time magazine, were inspired by the legacy of Gordon Parks, a prominent figure from the Civil Rights Movement. These photos create a vision of the past and future of Black activism and leadership in America.

Contributions from twenty-six bestselling and influential writers and activists of today, including Clint Smith, DeRay Mckesson, D. Watkins, Jacqueline Woodson, Emmanuel Acho, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and many more, alongside the words of past writers and activists like Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, and John Lewis, enrich the content of No Justice, No Peace. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the moral responsibility of Americans to challenge and dismantle unjust laws and take direct action to bring about change.

In essence, No Justice, No Peace honors the connection between activism today and that of the past. If we can look back with hindsight, this artistic reflection serves as a lens on history that broadens our understanding of the enduring challenge of racism in the United States of America. No Justice, No Peace is a visually captivating tribute to Black resistance and a testament to the unwavering spirit of resilience and determination. It is a powerful reminder that history is not just about the past but also about the present and the future we can create together.

Weight: 918g
Dimension: 211 x 261 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780306925900