In Lviv, the presentation of the book about BLM was canceled due to threats: what happened.

According to inkorr.com: The presentation of the book 'Voices of Black Lives Matter' was canceled in Lviv. The publishing house 'Choven' received numerous racist comments and threats on social media, prompting the organizers to cancel the event.

None of them read the book, do not understand the context the author was writing about, and why this research is important for Ukrainian readers at a time of Russian aggression against Ukraine. (We all need to realize today: without understanding the complex internal American processes, we cannot expect the social and political support from the U.S. that we so desperately need in wartime.)

The book 'Voices of BLM' was written in the fall of 2024 and went to print in early July this year. However, after threats to the sellers, some experts believe that the cancellation of the event was justified, as the title of the book seemed inappropriate after the recent murder of a Ukrainian woman in the U.S.

Response on social media

On social media, users were divided in their opinions. Some think that canceling the presentation was an incorrect step, while others support this decision at the initial stage. The crime against Ukrainian Irina Zarutskaya in the U.S. is currently actively discussed by Ukrainian users.

The incident with the presentation of the book 'Voices of Black Lives Matter' in Lviv highlights the existence of a problem with racism and misunderstanding in modern society. It is important to discuss these topics, understand the context, and develop a worldview for creating a more tolerant and understanding world.