by Ellyce Ferguson

February 15, 2018

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One of the most prominent faces of the Black Lives Matter movement, DeRay McKesson, will be releasing a book this year. The activist made the official announcement on Twitter.

I’m writing a book & it comes out later this year!

And you can pre-order it here: https://t.co/BQ286wydU2. https://t.co/WEV25ESVlw

— deray (@deray) February 14, 2018

“The book is an opportunity to share a host of ideas and stories about resistance, Blackness and a pathway to freedom in a fully developed way,” said DeRay in an interview with Buzzfeed.

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The 32-year old became best known for his rise to activism, and becoming a part of the Black Lives Matter conversation following the tragic police-shooting of Michael Brown.

The book will be called, On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case For Hope. We can’t wait to read about his journey through activism and reflections about his progress.

TELL US: Will you be picking up a copy of his book?

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2. George Floyd

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3. Atatiana Jefferson

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4. Ahmaud Arbery

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10. Eric Garner

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14. Tony Robinson

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15. Freddie Gray

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