The purpose of power: how we come together when we fall apart

Introduction

Part I. A short history of how we got here 1. Where I'm from

2. My generation

Part II. A new generation emerges 3. First lessons

4. The first fight

5. Unite to fight

6. Trayvon, Obama, and the birth of Black Lives Matter

7. Rebellion and resistance

Part III. Notes on the next movement 8. The meaning of movement

9. Unity and solidarity

10. New movements, new leadership

11. Voting can be a movement

12. The power of identity politics

13. Imposter syndrome and the patriarchy

14. No base, no movement

15. Political education and common sense

16. United fronts and popular fronts

17. Platforms, pedestals, and profiles

18. In the end: power

Epilogue: Take care of yourself

Acknowledgments

Index.