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July 10, 2020 at 8:53 PM

#StopDisinformation

John -- We are in the age of information. But with all of this information comes the threat of disinformation -- and no one knows this better than we do. Disinformation is the false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in or…
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July 7, 2020 at 3:21 PM

[WATCH AND SHARE]: Defund Police

John -- For months, we’ve been working to #DefundPolice -- and last month’s membership survey revealed that #ReinvestingInCommunities is still a major priority. It also revealed that together, we still have so much more to learn and accomplish. Divesting from police an…
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July 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM

This Independence Day, we’re rooting for everybody Black

John, In Frederick Douglass' "What To The Slave Is Fourth of July" speech in 1852, he criticized the independence of America stating: "I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary!" This Fourth of July, while many of us are reluctant to celebrate American…
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July 3, 2020 at 5:47 PM

[JUST RELEASED]: Mysonne joins Kailee Scales on What Matters

John -- The depths of systemic racism do not start and end with police brutality, but rather transcend the entire criminal-legal system -- something that rapper, activist, and author Mysonne knows all too well. In this week’s episode of What Matters, Mysonne sits down …
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June 29, 2020 at 10:55 PM

#DefundPolice in action

John -- For weeks, we have watched the result of our rallying cries, organizing, and activism materialize across the entire country. And as so many join this movement, it’s important that everyone has the resources they need to keep fighting. Earlier this month, Black …
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June 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

ALL Black Lives Matter

John -- The first Pride was a riot. In 1970, Black and Brown transgender people led the charge to fight back against police violence and discrimination. Since then, Black LGBTQ+ people have routinely shown up on the front lines in our fight against white supremacy and …
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June 27, 2020 at 5:12 PM

#WhatMatters featuring Bubba Wallace

John -- In our newest episode of What Matters, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace joins BLM’s Managing Director Kailee Scales. Together, they discuss Bubba’s experience as the sole Black driver in NASCAR’s top series. Kailee and Bubba explore how NASCAR banning the confederat…
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June 22, 2020 at 8:19 PM

We are transforming, John

John -- This is our moment. In response to continuing state violence toward Black communities, we have taken to the streets and are demanding more from our neighbors and our elected officials. We can feel the energy shifting. Our voices have spread to every corner of o…
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June 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Got a question for Mysonne?

John -- We’re excited that free-style rap artist and activist Mysonne NY General will join Black Lives Matter Global Network’s Managing Director Kailee Scales for a special episode of our documentary interview series #WhatMatters filming next week. Msyonne is an outspo…
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June 18, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Juneteenth events near you

John -- The uprisings in all 50 states in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people at the hands of the state and vigilantes, are among a long legacy of uprisings and Black radical traditions. Tomorr…
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June 18, 2020 at 12:13 AM

Juneteenth belongs in history books AND on the calendar

John -- Now more than ever, we must highlight and celebrate the rich history of our community and our culture. In the last few days, cities and companies across the country have declared Juneteenth a holiday. Just like our lives, our HISTORY matters, including why June…
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June 17, 2020 at 1:14 AM

[SURVEY]: Our fight for freedom

John -- We are inspired by all who put themselves on the line in the fight for Black lives. We carry the tradition of those who center collective freedom and work to build a world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted for demise. We know that many are…
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June 15, 2020 at 7:23 PM

A conversation with Dr. Deepak Chopra

John -- This is a critical moment for the world and for our movement. Many of us are holding depression and grief from devastating losses of community members to both COVID-19 and police violence. How do we work through generational trauma? How do we confront and trans…
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June 11, 2020 at 1:46 AM

For your profile pic:

John -- In a matter of days, millions around the world have joined the calls for justice, and we are beginning to see and feel the impact. We are seeing new conversations around #DefundPolice and progress in cities like Los Angeles and Minneapolis. While we are feeling…
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June 10, 2020 at 1:30 AM

George Floyd: Rest in Power

Dear George, We laid you to rest today. And while we were forced to say goodbye too soon, your spirit remains within us. You inspired us to take to the streets in the fight for justice and for our lives, but we know that true justice would mean that you lived a long, …
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  Black Lives Matter Action Fund Managing Director · [email protected]
June 7, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Will you donate to #DefundPolice?

Transformational change takes time, and we’re committed to the long road ahead. We’re calling for transformation through a complete defunding of the police and reinvestment into our communities -- and we’re ready to fight for it. But change also takes support -- so…
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June 6, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Heading to a protest in Washington? Here’s what you need to stay safe

John, People are headed to the street this weekend in solidarity with the Black community and in the name of justice. It's amazing to see so many people taking action, but it's important to take precautions and stay safe while making our voice heard especially during a…
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  Black Lives Matter Action Fund Managing Director · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 9:21 PM

#DefundPolice starts now

John, We are in the middle of an uprising. Millions are taking to the streets. We are mourning the loss of George, Breonna, Tony, Ahmaud and so many others. We are overwhelmed by our feelings of despair, rage, pain, anxiety, and disbelief. But in the midst of what fe…
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June 5, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Happy birthday, Breonna

Breonna, Happy 27th Birthday. We wish you were spending today with friends and family -- celebrating life and blowing out birthday candles. Instead, we are chanting your name in your memory and in solidarity. We’re still out here a month later demanding that the office…
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June 4, 2020 at 7:48 PM

A moment of silence for George Floyd

John -- Eight minutes, 46 seconds. That’s how long a police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck. George Floyd struggled, pleading for his life: “I can’t breathe,” until he drew his final breaths, calling for his mother. Eight minutes, 46 seconds -- a father, …
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June 4, 2020 at 6:24 PM

[WATCH]: Community organizing in South Bend

John -- Before the most recent murders of Tony McDade, George Floyd, Dreasjon Reed, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Logan was killed in South Bend, Indiana. Around this same time, South Bend’s mayor ran for President of the United States -- catapulting the town,…
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June 3, 2020 at 10:31 PM

ALL FOUR OFFICERS TO BE CHARGED

The Minneapolis Police Department finally arrested the officers who stood by and watched George Floyd get murdered. This is a crucial step towards justice, but it’s not nearly enough to stop the police from killing another life. Sign our petition if you haven’t …
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June 3, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe if you’re heading out to protest, John

Across the country, we have seen thousands flock to the streets to protest George Floyd’s murder, the lack of justice his killers are facing, police brutality, and the lack of equity and justice in this country. Many of you are heading out to the streets. Please ma…
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May 31, 2020 at 12:27 AM

#DefundThePolice

John -- Enough is enough. Our pain, our cries, and our need to be seen and heard resonate throughout this entire country. We demand acknowledgment and accountability for the devaluation and dehumanization of Black life at the hands of the police. We call for radica…
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May 30, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Rest in Power, Beautiful

John -- George Floyd couldn’t breathe. We can’t either. We live in fear. Fear of walking outside. Wearing a hoodie. Going for a jog. Sleeping in our own home. Existing. Every day, a new hashtag. Every hour, a new injustice. Every second, more pain. We don’t des…
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May 27, 2020 at 1:18 AM

#SayHisName George Floyd

John -- “I cannot breathe.” Those were some of the last words George Floyd ever said. Shortly after pleading for his own breath, he died under the weight of the Minneapolis police officer kneeling on his neck, at the hands of state-sanctioned violence. On Monday, G…
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May 22, 2020 at 4:41 PM

[OP-ED]: Taking care of ourselves

John -- More often than not, it feels like our pain is inescapable. We turn on the news and see our people dying in hospitals. We refresh our Twitter timelines and see our people being lynched on the streets. And we open our eyes and experience racism wherever we are -…
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May 21, 2020 at 8:17 PM

[LIVE NOW]: BLM’s new web series

We just launched our brand new web series: Black Lives Matters Presents: What Matters. Our first episodes are live right now -- go watch and subscribe on Spotify, Instagram TV, YouTube, or blacklivesmatter.com. (Apple Music coming soon!) GO WATCH John -…
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May 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Introducing BLM’s New Web Series

John -- We’ve got big news. We have strived to be a source of information about the issues impacting our communities. We have shared news of our victories and our heartbreaks -- but now, we want to do more than share. Now, we are creating the dialogue. We aren’t wa…
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May 14, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Breonna Taylor: Say Her Name

Breonna Taylor was brutally murdered by the Louisville Metro Police -- and we’re joining her family in demanding justice. Sign the letter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas Wine right now and demand action. SIGN THE LETTER John -- Breonna Taylor’s whole l…
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May 9, 2020 at 12:17 AM

Happy Birthday, Ahmaud

John -- Earlier this week, the world watched in horror as a modern-day lynching was broadcasted across the internet. Ahmaud Arbery was an innocent jogger hunted down by two white men and murdered in cold blood. Even in the middle of a global pandemic, Black people are …
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May 6, 2020 at 9:55 PM

[LEARN MORE]: BLM’s Michigan Fellowship for Black Leaders

John -- As people around the globe came together to celebrate, strike, and rally for May Day, Black communities in Michigan, and across the country, were calling out MayDay -- the universal sign of distress. Distress is putting it lightly. Right now, we are dying at un…
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May 5, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Share your voice for BLM’s COVID-19 video

John -- We want to tell the story about the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities and need your help to do it. In this moment, when the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black people is drowned out, we are working on a new video to tell our stories -- and fight …
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April 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Your burning coronavirus questions, answered

John -- As the coronavirus pandemic is progressing, we’re working hard to inform you with the most up-to-date information and arm you with the best resources available. Now, we’re taking it a step further. We know you have questions -- and we’re working to help provide…
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April 21, 2020 at 8:04 PM

READ AND SHARE: How COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting us

John -- Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, we have been demanding answers and accountability. We have been vocal in our calls for information and action and have continued to stand behind the Black leaders calling for concrete solutions. For weeks, we hav…
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April 14, 2020 at 5:12 PM

[INSIDE]: Petition and resources

John, It's been nearly a week since we first joined the call for racial demographic data on the coronavirus. Since then, the federal government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have yet to take action. The few cities and states that have reported stat…
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  Kailee Scales, Black Lives Matter Global Network · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 4:47 PM

We will be hit hardest

John -- This moment is exposing what we have always known: In a nation where systemic racism is the norm, we are vulnerable. For decades, we have been fighting to improve the material conditions of our lives. We have fought against and worked to overcome systemic racis…
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April 7, 2020 at 6:14 PM

How to help from near and far

John -- We’re back to highlight another one of our local chapters and let you know how you can get involved in their coronavirus relief efforts. Our Boston chapter has partnered with local organizations to make sure Black folks are receiving the supplies and aid they n…
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April 3, 2020 at 9:02 PM

What are you doing next Thursday night, John?

John -- In addition to our nationwide efforts, Black Lives Matter chapters across the country have found unique and innovative ways to stay connected and get involved during the coronavirus pandemic. In Indiana, our South Bend chapter has been working on a virtual town…
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March 31, 2020 at 7:13 PM

[SURVEY]: What coronavirus resources do you need most

John -- We’ve been in touch over the past couple of weeks to provide you with as much information and as many resources as possible in order to help you stay healthy and informed during the coronavirus outbreak. But as this pandemic continues to ravage our country, we …
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  Kailee Scales, Black Lives Matter Global Network · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 9:07 PM

New resources from BLM

    John -- We are all being inundated with information faster than we can process it as the coronavirus continues to spread across our country. Knowledge is power, but this information overload is overwhelming. As important as it is to stay connected and in the l…
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March 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Find coronavirus resources in Washington

    John -- As we continue to endure social distancing and life in the age of coronavirus, I wanted to make sure we keep in touch and stay as connected as possible. Earlier this week, our team sent you an update on the stimulus package that was making its way thro…
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March 27, 2020 at 12:59 AM

An uphill battle

    John -- It’s no secret that whenever a crisis hits Americans -- it hits our community even harder. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the coronavirus is especially threatening for Black Americans. Structural and systemic racism have long-upheld disparitie…
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March 25, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Coronavirus: What you need to know today

    John -- While the coronavirus stimulus relief package makes its way through Congress, it’s overwhelming to keep track of all that’s happening. As of right now, both the Democrats and Republicans have varying priorities -- and we wanted to run down the good and…
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March 24, 2020 at 9:57 PM

The most vulnerable are at stake

    John -- This pandemic is exposing the ugliest parts of America. A country that puts profits over lives. A country that refuses to ensure people have food in their bellies and a roof over their heads. And a country that consistently downplays the gravity of thi…
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March 23, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Have you signed the COVID-19 petition?

    John, We reached out last week about the coronavirus and all that our government is doing -- and not doing -- to help mitigate the short and long-term effects of this outbreak. Since then, the virus has continued to spread, the death toll has risen, and the nee…
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March 20, 2020 at 3:43 PM

COVID-19 response: We need more. We demand more. Add your name >>

    John -- The true rate and magnitude of the coronavirus in the United States remains illusory and fragmented at best and a deadly moral and political catastrophe at worst. And compounding the problem, the lack of a public healthcare system means we are relying …
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