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A Note From Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation: |
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From his pro-slavery comments to banning informative books, it’s no secret that Ron DeSantis has no interest in hiding that he’s a racist bully using white supremacy to rewrite history.
But we won’t let that happen – now will we?
That's why we're so excited to launch our new monthly newsletter, "Blackness Can’t Be Banned."
It's clear that white supremacists like Ron DeSantis will never stop trying to omit Black contributions, history, movements, and resistance in their lousy attempt to ban all things Black. Whether it's books or history, we will ensure that our history is never erased.
Not only is this newsletter going to include facts and education on Black history and abolition, but also, anything that has to do with our efforts to achieve Black liberation. Oh, and don’t forget, this newsletter is also a big 🖕 to Ron DeSantis.
If you have a topic you’d like to learn more about, let us know by filling out this quick survey.
In love and solidarity,
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation |
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The Abolitionist Rundown: A History of Black August |
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Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present -- many of whom were killed by the state, imprisoned for defending Black lives, or are increasingly surveilled as they shine a light on prison conditions.
August marks many moments of Black resistance. On the 21st of August in 1831, Nat Turner led a slave revolt in Virginia. That same day in 1850, the Fugitive Slave Convention began – marking the largest of its kind in the U.S. at the time. Finally, August 21st, 1971, is when George Jackson was murdered by prison guards after initiating a rebellion against the prison system in California.
This month we honor the political prisoners and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives and freedom in the name of total Black liberation. Our present-day work is rooted in the legacies of their resistance, and we continue their belief in the fight for liberation. |
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of #BlackLivesMatter, last month, we introduced the Black Lives Matter Day Proclamation. This is a day to honor the countless Black folks who have been injured, attacked, murdered, and impacted by police and vigilante violence.
If your city and state hasn’t introduced the proclamation yet, write them a letter and let them know that you support the proclamation and believe that all Black Lives Matter >> |
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Black Birthdays |
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Marcus Garvey August 17th, 1887
Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Jamaica where he was born. UNIA’s goal was to establish Black Nationalism through the celebration of African history and culture.
He helped restaurants and shopping centers advance Black economic independence and challenged white supremacy during heightened racial tensions.
Photo Credit: Caribbean National Weekly |
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Marsha P. Johnson August 24th, 1945 Marsha P. Johnson’s legacy as an activist, performer, and revolutionary continues to live on, decades after her passing. She dared to be herself and speak out against injustices in the Black LGBTQ+ communities at a time when her mere existence put her in danger. She was the epitome of joy and resistance.
Photo Credit: Netflix, CNN |
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Fred Hampton August 30th, 1948
From being a leader in the NAACP to his activism as a member of the Chicago Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton played a crucial role in the fight for Black freedom.
As a core organizer in establishing the BPP Free Breakfast Program, as well as negotiating peace through abolitionist practices within our communities, Fred Hampton’s legacy lives on.
Photo Credit: Don Casper/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service |
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