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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Arial Robinson, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
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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  Arial Robinson, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 7:43 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Be the first to listen to the NEW BLM podcast

Our podcast will center on the challenges we face and explore visionary solutions grounded in love for our people. John, I have some exciting news! My name is Arial Robinson, and I’m the host of the upcoming Black Lives Matter podcast, “What Matters!” ✨ To be one of the ver…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Sign our Letter: Demand that Ron DeSantis protect incarcerated folks in Florida

John, Hurricane Milton is set to hit Florida today, and Ron DeSantis has not lifted a finger to ensure the protection of ALL incarcerated folks in jails or prisons in dangerous areas that the storm is hitting. Right now, a few facilities have already been evacuated and relocat…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Marcellus Williams

Marcellus Williams was murdered under the cover of the law. John, in 2024, the legacy of lynching endures, with Black people still being killed under the cover of law. Despite thousands of people advocating and contacting Governor Parson and the new DNA evidence that showed th…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Black liberation is our main concern

We’re still fighting for Black liberation and your support goes a long way. Hey John, We want to thank you for your ongoing support and for deciding to be a part of the Black Lives Matter family, whether you just joined or have been rocking with us for a minute. It means mo…
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  Team Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM

HBCU Week

This week was an important reminder of just how critical our work to uplift and support HBCUs is. John, Last week, the 2024 Annual National HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet,” took plac…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM

URGENT: We only have until 6 pm CT today

Please take action now, this is urgent. John, this can’t wait. Marcellus Williams has been serving time in prison since 2001 when he was convicted of murder. However, new DNA evidence has shown that there was contamination of key evidence that led to this ruling, clearly prov…
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  Team Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM

We don’t take this lightly

We’re eternally grateful for your grassroots support. First thing's first, John: Thank you for your continued support—it means the world. We *truly* could not do what we do without everyday people like you supporting us in the fight for Black liberation. That’s why we don’t …
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 8:53 PM

$2.90

This is beyond disturbing. John, this past Sunday, NYPD officers fired into a crowded and busy subway station as they pursued a suspected fare-evader. This resulted in injuries to various parties: the alleged fare-evader, one of their own NYPD officers, and two bystanders. O…
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  Black Lives Matter HQ · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Let’s talk about reparations ➡️

Together, we can get the reparations that the millions of Black people in this country have long deserved. John, today we’re coming to you with a longer email about reparations. What are reparations, really, and why are they so important? It can be easy to forget the essenc…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM

These texts say everything

This is how the NYPD viewed us as we protested. This is disturbing but unsurprising, John. A new Gothamist article reports on disgusting texts between New York Police Department (NYPD) officers about a Black Lives Matter protest: “Newly unveiled text messages show NYPD offic…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Sustained effort

Consistent fundraising is one of our greatest tools. John, in a second we’re going to ask you to commit to a monthly recurring donation. Here’s why: ➡️ As you probably already know, we’re in the middle of an important election year and working hard to ensure Black liberatio…
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  Cicley Gay, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival

Hey John, it’s Cicley! 🙂 Last month, I had the honor of attending the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival. Take a look: I was honored to participate in multiple events, including meetings and town halls with Black leaders from around the world, film screenings…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Did you catch us at Invest Fest?

John, Last week, we were proud to have our own events hosted at Invest Fest, an opportunity to learn and promote how to succeed in the financial and business world. Former chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, sister Elaine Brown, and BLM Board member D’Zhane Parker discusse…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
September 2, 2024 at 2:34 PM

The history of Black people and the labor movement is long and deep

John, Today and every day, we must remember that this nation was built on the stolen land of Indigenous people and the stolen labor and lives of our African Ancestors. Dr. W.E.B. DuBois refers to the Civil War as the first "general strike." As early as 1866, just a year out o…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Share your favorite Black business with us!

John, did you know that August is Black Business Month? John William Templeton, president and executive editor of a scholarly publishing company, and Frederick E. Jordan, engineering executive, created Black Business Month in August 2004 to recognize the importance of Black bu…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 7:32 PM

We have to fight the anti-Black prejudice against Breonna Taylor’s case

John, Breonna Taylor should still be with us today. But in the past four years since her murder at the hands of police in Louisville, Kentucky, there has been nothing but a systemic pattern of anti-Black prejudice in this case. This week, a federal judge not only threw out ma…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Taking a look back

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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Celebrate resilience and joy with our new collection →

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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 6:05 PM

We need your voice

Tell the Presidential Candidates—they must earn our votes. John, Every election year that rolls around politicians up and down the ballot start making promises—many of them empty—to court Black folks’ votes. It’s especially bad when it’s a presidential election year, and it’…
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  Elaine Brown · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 10:17 PM

The Black Panther

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters, Let us remember that the struggle for the freedom of Black and all other oppressed people must continue. A Luta Continua! We who believe in freedom cannot rest…until we’re free. As the former Chairman of the Black Panther Party, I still…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 10:10 PM

This is a demand, not an ask

Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present. John, it’s time to celebrate Black August. Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present — many of whom were killed by the state, imprisoned for de…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Jack Campbell hired Sonya Massey’s killer

Sonya Massey had more than one killer. John, Why are so many classrooms, so many community centers, and so many towns missing resources to uplift one another while police departments use their funds to terrorize communities? Because our taxes are being used to kill us.…
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  Cicley Gay, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM

My radio interview

This is my lived experience since taking over as chair at Black Lives Matter. John, In 2022, I became Board Chairwoman of Black Lives Matter, and since then, I’ve done everything in my power to make strides in transparency and accountability for the organization. For e…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate

Harris-Walz ticket that their platform must genuinely address the needs of Black communities and earn our support. John, Vice President Harris just announced her running mate is Governor Tim Walz from Minnesota. Here’s what we have to say about this announcement: Ou…
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Honoring Black Resistance this month and every month

Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present. John, the Summer is flying by, and we’re officially in August. That means it’s time to celebrate Black August. The significance of Black August to all Black people runs deep. Black …
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 6:24 PM

The Supreme Court must be stopped

The Supreme Court’s unchecked power must come to an end. John, our democracy is on the line. President Biden’s proposal to add term limits to the Supreme Court is a step in the right direction. However, light reform with a code of ethics and term limits is too little …
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Surprise surprise, Trump is making racist comments 🙄

Trump questioning Kamala’s racial background is disgusting and shows just how much he wants to divide us. John, Black Lives Matter is a non-partisan, non-profit organization focused on Black liberation. Sometimes, we have to call folks in. Other times, we have to call …
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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Heartbroken

We are tired of our loved ones being stolen from us. John, the image above is the open letter that we have written to Sonya Massey’s father. Our hearts break with him, and as a part of our community, we know yours is breaking too. Besides just feeling sadness and he…
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