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January 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Slavery is alive and well today

The history of contracting out prisoners to private companies is not only inhumane but it is slavery by another name. John, we cannot have Black liberation without prison abolition—period. We’ve been told that prison abolition is science fiction, but it’s a must for our collec…

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January 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Fascism in real-time

This is unforgivable. John, Trump’s inauguration was yesterday and yes, Elon Musk seriously made a Nazi salute not once, but twice. Musk, Trump, and many more will try and downplay this, but we won’t be gaslit. The connection between Trump and fascism couldn’t be clearer. …

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January 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM

January 20

On the inter-related structure of reality “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, & you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be…This is the inter-related struct…

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January 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM

The first Free Breakfast program

The legacy of this program withstands the test of time. Trump and the far-right are about to step into power for the next four years. Abolitionist organizations like Black Lives Matter are going to be under attack by this administration. They want to silence us and stop ou…

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January 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Saturday mornings in Florida

John, we just have to uplift this story. In Tallahassee, FL, Charlene Farrington and her staff gather groups of teenagers on Saturday mornings to teach them lessons she worries that public schools won’t provide. Far too often school education doesn’t dive into nearly enough…

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January 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM

6 days

John, we’re less than a week away from Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20th. We can’t believe it either… We know you may be feeling a mix of emotions—it’s still a lot to sort through. But as we look towards the future these are our guiding principles: If we’re ser…

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January 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM

The wildfires in LA

John, what’s happening in Los Angeles is heartbreaking. We’re seeing the devastating impact of the wildfires on innocent people, communities, and wildlife. To folks in LA, we see you and hope that you’re safe, your loved ones are safe, and that if you must evacuate you can do …

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January 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM

What does “protest” look like

We demand better, for Black lives and accountability. John, Four years ago today, white supremacists attempted a violent coup. That coup was based in fear, stoked by members of Congress inside the building being attacked. Donald Trump essentially begged for that insurrectio…

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January 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM

One last push

John, There are only a few stickers left, did you get yours yet? If you haven’t yet, make sure that you get your limited edition sticker now by donating $5 or more monthly >>> DONATE $5 MONTHLY Start the new year off right by taking advantage of this fun way to s…

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January 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM

In the words of Ta-Nehisi Coates

John, Many of us hoped for and fought for a different 2025. One with a different president, with different priorities, with a different view of what “progress” really means. We have not, and will not, be defined by that definition of progress. We have always, and will always…

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December 31, 2024 at 7:04 PM

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John, We know you didn’t forget, but just in case you did, we’re giving away free stickers now if you commit to a $5 or more recurring donation before the end of the year >> DONATE $5 MONTHLY These stickers are a great way to show your support of Black Lives Matter an…

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December 27, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Trust, you don’t want to miss out on this sticker 👀

John, you are what keeps this movement going. We say this repeatedly, but it’s because we don’t ever want you to forget it. This is a people-powered movement, and we depend on folks from across the country and the globe to continue our work for Black liberation. That’s why, i…

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December 24, 2024 at 7:34 PM

NEW: Dozens of lives saved

We demand more from President Biden before his term is up. John, President Biden just commuted the death penalty sentences for 37 out of 40 people on federal death row. We’re grateful to the Biden administration for this act of humanity — and even more grateful to supporters…

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December 23, 2024 at 3:48 PM

2024 Wrapped

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December 19, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Before the new year

We have some questions we would love you to answer to help inform our work! We’ll keep this short, John. As a supporter of BLM, your thoughts are critically important to us. We ask about your opinion because we read every single answer that we get. We also use them to inform…

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December 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM

🎶 Introducing The People’s Frequency: A Black Lives Matter playlist

These songs remind us where we’ve been and where we’re going. Music is one of the things that brings us all together, John. Music is the heartbeat of our family reunions, cookouts, and block parties, bringing us together in joy and celebration. It’s a comfort when times are t…

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December 16, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Housing is a human right

John, we are in a housing crisis. Rent is higher than ever, and homeownership now seems like an impossible dream for most young people. For Black people, it’s even worse. Homes in majority-Black neighborhoods are devalued, discriminatory credit practices and the legacy of histo…

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December 13, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Before Trump takes office

Before Biden leaves office we urge him to safeguard our right to protest and protect protestors from further attacks. John, after weeks of demands from advocacy organizations and frontline activists in the Black Lives Matter movement, President Biden has done the right thing by…

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December 12, 2024 at 9:48 PM

The hypocrisy is real smh

This isn’t adding up. John, this isn’t adding up. 🤔 The Pentagon just failed its 7th consecutive financial audit. Mind you, the Pentagon has a $824 billion annual budget. Right now, they can’t account for 60% of its $4.1 trillion in assets. That is a mindblowing amount of mo…

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December 11, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Geico and other car insurance companies are robbing Black families

Inequality is so insidious that it’s hidden in car insurance. John, if you have a car, you know that getting car insurance is a must. We don’t think about it, let alone interrogate it. But now, we have to. A shocking new study1 just revealed that car insurance costs in Majori…

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December 10, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Our gift to you

We really don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity! We’ve got really limited supplies of our merch left, but as one of our top supporters, we want to make sure that you saw this, John. Sign up now for your chance to get free merchandise. We only have limited quantities a…

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December 9, 2024 at 7:38 PM

We still have more mystery merch

We’d love to send you some free merch. John, we really don’t want you to miss out on this. Last week we said that we wanted to give YOU a free mystery item of merchandise, and we got a huge reception from y’all! Luckily, we found a couple more boxes of merchandise so we’re e…

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December 6, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Moving forward

John, we’ll keep this straight and to the point: Trump’s reelection is a threat to our movement, and some of the progress we’ve made for Black lives, but it’s FAR from an end to our movement. We can and must keep hope—and a vision for Black lives to go from mattering to thriv…

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December 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Joe, do better

John, we do not need leaders who only fight for their own. As acting President, Joe Biden just pardoned his son Hunter Biden. This is the work of nepotism, favoritism, hypocrisy, and corruption. President Biden is willing to save his son, but now he needs to use that same pow…

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December 4, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Can we send you some mystery merch?

John, It’s no exaggeration to say that you’re the backbone of this movement. We couldn’t do it without you. We’re a grassroots abolitionist movement dedicated to fighting for Black liberation and that makes us really unpopular with a lot of different audiences including the fa…

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December 3, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Today

John, It's Giving Tuesday! 🎉 This Giving Tuesday is more important than ever before as we enter into a critical year following this election. That’s why today we’re throwing the full weight of our people-power to raise awareness and money for the Bryce Brooks Foundation and T…

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November 27, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Your Thanksgiving survival guide

The truth is gathering the whole fam for the holidays can lead to some uncomfortable conversations. The holiday season is in full swing, John, and we know that can lead to some uncomfortable conversations around the dinner table. As much as we love family, it can come with bu…

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November 25, 2024 at 10:55 PM

H.R. 9495 just passed the house

John, this is a disaster. H.R. 9495 passed the House and is now on its way to the Senate. This bill passed the House with a 219-184 vote. This bill would give the federal government the power to investigate and effectively shut down any tax-exempt organization—including news o…

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November 22, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Rest in power, Brandon

For the police, it’s shoot first, think never. John, This tragedy is all too familiar, but it never gets easier. Brandon Durham, a Black husband and father, was facing a life-or-death situation when intruders broke into his home late Tuesday night. He did what we are forced …

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November 21, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Reparations are possible

We can’t even count the number of times our demands for reparations have been met with claims that it would be impossible, John. Well, we just saw the truth in Palm Springs, California. Not only is it possible to give Black people the reparations they are due, but we can do …

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November 20, 2024 at 7:36 PM

This is an urgent action you can take to protect organizations like Black Lives Matter

Dear John, For centuries, movements for Black freedom have been met with fear, repression, and violence. The U.S. government has consistently labeled our fight for liberation as “terrorism.” Today, the House of Representatives is voting on H.R. 9495, a dangerous bill that coul…

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November 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM

H.R. 9495 is back

John, Unfortunately, Congress is back on their bullsh*t. H.R. 9495 is officially back on the House floor, and Republicans are leading the charge (with the help of some Democrats, too) to push the revived bill through the House. In case you forgot, H.R. 9495, aka the Stop Terr…

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November 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM

The epitome of white mediocrity being allowed to succeed

This can’t be understated. John, Donald Trump being President again is disturbing for a variety of reasons. But let’s get into what he *really* represents. He is the epitome of white mediocrity. Of white men who fail upwards. He can spew the most racist crap ever, lie throu…

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November 14, 2024 at 11:06 PM

This shows exactly where he stands

Donald Trump’s appointment nominees are rolling in, John, and all we can do is sigh and shake our heads. Here’s a roundup of who Trump plans to place in some of the highest leadership positions possible in the U.S. government: Attorney General? Matt Gaetz. Gaetz defended Tr…

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November 13, 2024 at 7:56 PM

This is big

John, There’s a wave of white supremacy, anti-Blackness, war, and genocide sweeping our world. We can see it in the U.S. and beyond. That makes protest all the more crucial right now as a tool of dissent and as a representation of our collective voice. That’s why the Stop T…

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November 8, 2024 at 7:18 PM

These racist text messages show white supremacists are already emboldened

John, we told you we’re preparing for the wave of messed-up bullsh*t Donald Trump was about to bring as our next President. But already, the worst white supremacists are emboldened. Take a look at this news: Black people are receiving racist text messages all across the countr…

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November 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Stolen realities

John, Donald Trump—who is convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records tied to hush money payments—is going to be our next President. Now, what happens to the average everyday person if they are convicted of a felony in America? They would lose their right to vote, t…

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November 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM

A message from the BLM Board of Directors after Trump's win.

John, Disappointment is something we know all too well. It's been a part of our story for generations, through struggle, betrayal, and hardship. But it's never been the whole story. Not even close. Every day, we rise. That's the true miracle. We take the setbacks and rebu…

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November 6, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Donald Trump

John, we now know that Donald Trump is going to be our next President. We know that Black people, Indigenous people, immigrants, and poor and lower-class people—all of our most vulnerable communities—will be impacted hardest by the majority of Trump’s initiatives, as detailed…

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November 5, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Have you made your plan to vote for VP Harris today?

Hey John, we’ll make this quick! Today is Election Day! All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for reelection, there are not one but 2 Black women running for U.S. Senate, and the race for the first Black woman to become President is on the ballot. Find …

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November 5, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Our ancestors fought for this right

John, today is Election Day. No matter where you stand, the importance of this day can’t be understated. When Black people were granted the right to vote via the 15th Amendment, it didn’t stop the literacy tests, poll taxes, interrogation at the polls, and countless other barr…

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November 1, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Make sure you have a plan in place to vote!

Hey John, A lot of us might wonder: “Will my vote actually make a difference in the world?” And we’re here to say YES! Voting couldn’t be more important, especially in the time we’re living right now. Voter participation is how we disrupt and demand change. Having our voic…

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October 31, 2024 at 9:53 PM

The quiet part is out loud

There’s no excuse for this. John, Regardless of position, party, or background, if we see or hear something rooted in bigotry, hatred, violence, or prejudice, we’ll call it out. We will never allow racism or anti-Blackness to go unchecked – and boy, did we witness this on …

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October 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Voting is how we disrupt and demand change

We’re not going to let this continue. Hey John, People are heading to the polls to cast their votes. Will we be seeing you there? The oppressive anti-Black legislative powers want us to believe that our voice — our vote — doesn’t matter and won’t make a real difference in th…

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October 29, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Tune in to our conversation about voting

Hey John, Thank y’all for keeping up with our discussions this far and listening as we navigate these crucial topics. With only 6 days until Election Day, it’s important for us to discuss what’s at stake for our community. It’s time we had an in-depth conversation about our r…

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October 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Criminalizing Black and brown bodies is not the answer

We’re not going to let this continue. John, Governor Newsom has ordered California state agencies to remove groups of houseless people on state land. This decision comes directly from a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces—a…

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October 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM

We’re talking about education

The newest episode of “What Matters” is out! Hey John, it’s Arial, and in case you forgot, I’m one of the hosts of “What Matters,” the Black Lives Matter podcast! I hope you’ve been following along with us as we’ve dropped new episodes. So far, we’ve had discussions on Black j…

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October 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM

We are NOT higher risks

John, we really need to talk about credit scores. The truth is that America’s credit score reporting system has a problem. It’s controlled by 3 profit-driven companies — Experian, Transunion, and Equifax — that collect financial data on over 200 million Americans without the…

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October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM

From the Black Metropolis to the Great Migration

John, another episode of our new podcast, “What Matters!” is out now and ready for you to enjoy. If you missed our first episode, be sure to go check it out! LISTEN NOW Our second episode is titled Black Jobs & Economics. With our guests, we dive into the disparitie…

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October 14, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Our first podcast episode is dropping, listen now 🎤

Our first episode just dropped today. The first episode of “What Matters!” our new podcast just dropped, John. Although it’s only our first, it is one of our most important. Make sure to give it a listen now! LISTEN NOW Our first episode is called We Keep Us Safe. In i…

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