Welcome to the first edition of the new Black Lives Matter Newsletter. ✨You’re part of our BLM fam, and that means that we want to keep you in the loop about what we’re doing and some of the major things we think you need to know to stay informed.
We’re going to use this newsletter to share news, actions, ways to get involved, and tips for staying safe and sane in the next four years – stay tuned and take a moment to look through our inaugural drop!
DC Working Group discussing public safety
On March 12, we went to Washington, D.C. to participate in a series of critical conversations on public safety. We may have an administration that is totally at odds with everything that our movement stands for—but there are still plenty of folks in Congress and in the government who want to make our communities safer, stronger, and are critical partners in our work. That includes elected officials like Rep. Al Green.
Rep. Al Green standing up to Trump
First – Rep. Al Green from Texas protested against Trump’s hate speech and made his dissent known loudly and proudly!
Then – 10 Democrats voted to censure Rep. Al Green for interrupting Trump’s hate-filled speech to the joint session of Congress.
Far too many Democrats want to act like they are better than Trump, but when the going gets tough, they fall in line with him.
What do fascism and authoritarianism look like? It’s the slow erasure of the right to dissent and the right to protest. It’s any and all opposition getting wiped out.
The fight to defend BLM Plaza in DC
Republicans are using the language of “government restraint” to justify their real goal: wiping away a powerful symbol of resistance, progress, and the collective demand for racial justice.
They can whitewash our murals but we will not stop until we fulfill our liberation agenda. DC will not be muted, and we will not be erased. Black Lives Matter—yesterday, today, tomorrow, and always.
Petty Tyrant Watch 🙄
We wish we didn’t have to do this, but the truth is that the Trump administration is doing A LOT to f*ck with our lives. We know it’s hard to keep up with all the headlines so here’s a few issues that we took direct action on and you can too!
Honoring the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma
Sunday, March 7, marked the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. BLM team members were on the ground in Selma marching to honor this historic day.
We remember Bloody Sunday to honor every Black person who put their body on the line on that bridge, but also to make it clear that the fight for Black liberation is far from over.
Connecting globally in London with our extended BLM fam
We tapped in across the pond. 🌍✊🏾Some of the BLM team touched down in London to tap in with the city’s rich Black culture.
We posted up in Brixton, Notting Hill, and Shoreditch—connecting with artists, changemakers, and community leaders who are keepin’ the culture alive. Brixton especially showed out—it’s more than a neighborhood; it’s the heartbeat of Black London. This trip reminded us that we’re part of a global fam, and we’re bringing all that insight and inspiration back home to keep the movement growing.
Setting the record straight about BLM on Pastor Jamal Bryant’s podcast
Cicely Gay, our extraordinary Board Chair, appeared on Jamal Bryant’s podcast to speak about the new era of Black Lives Matter and the bonds we’re building with communities like the faith community.
We own that we’re an organization that was born out of tragedy and violence, but we’re not just about Black death any more. Black Lives Matter represents (and is fighting for) so much more than that. We’re here for Black love, Black life, and Black liberation.
As an organization we KNOW we have a responsibility to earn and uphold your trust and as Cicely said it best, “we are building bridges instead of walls and bonds that don't break.“ Whewwww 🔥
Elaine Brown, a formidable force and former Chair of the Black Panther Party, turned 82 this month! Back in 1974, Elaine broke new ground when she became the first and only woman ever to lead the Black Panther Party. Check out her birthday video here ➡️
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month was in March, but we’re still reflecting on the remarkable legacy of Black women and femmes throughout history.
Black Lives Matter hosted Future in Bloom in Los Angeles during Women’s History Month. The event honored Black women for their work in healing, creativity, and community. Grant recipients were celebrated for creating change and planting seeds for the future.
Women's History Month embodies trailblazing. What started as a one-week local celebration in 1978 has evolved into a globally recognized month.
Yet, that didn't come without the bumps and bruises. It wasn't until the 1980s that a group of zealous women lobbied to get the week nationally recognized, and even then, it took EIGHT more years for Congress to acknowledge the month fully.
Truly a testament to Black women and femmes getting sh*t done!
There cannot be a world where our children do not know about the incredible contributions of Black women and femmes to society.
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