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February 16, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Black love is different

John, Valentine's Day may be over, but we can never get enough of Black Love. It's just what we do. This week, let's continue to turn the love up! We're using the #BlackLoveMatters hashtag to spread Black Love to everyone in our lives. A part of Black li…

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February 14, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Black liberation is Black love

John, This year, let's recommit to love…to that real love. Nobody has love like our people, it shows in everything we do. Like when you get a hug from your grandmother and she doesn't want to let go, or when we're showing our expressions of love through our art, we ma…

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February 12, 2022 at 5:06 PM

[SHOP NOW] More ways to support the movement

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February 11, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Ending Qualified Immunity: In the name of Andrew Joseph III

Hi John, Andrew Joseph III was just 14-years-old when he attended “Student Day” at the Florida State Fair, where he was targeted for criminalization, detained by deputies, and ultimately abandoned by Hillsborough County Sheriffs on the side of a busy interstate where he…

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February 8, 2022 at 5:01 PM

How can we raise awareness on this National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Hey John, The Black AIDS Institute (BAI) is dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community. They believe in complete freedom for Black people by eradicating systemic oppression so that we can all live the long, healthy lives we deserve. Yesterday mar…

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February 7, 2022 at 8:42 PM

We're raising funds for the National Black AIDS Institute

John, Our movement is much bigger than just putting an end to police brutality and violence against Black people. It's about tackling racist and inequitable systems that oppress Black people in every single institution -- including in health care. That's why today, we…

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February 4, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Tonight’s Healing Justice Webinar

John, let's talk about Healing Justice. Over the last several years, Healing Justice has become a prominent concept and practice within our movement. The emergence and recognition that Black people deserve healing and wholeness is transforming our culture. Healing Jus…

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February 3, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Re: Trayvon Martin

John, Ten years ago, our world changed forever. What started as a zero-tolerance school discipline policy—displacing yet another Black student from the classroom—quickly rendered 17-year-old Trayvon Martin vulnerable to being racially profiled, surveilled, and killed …

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February 1, 2022 at 6:55 PM

[Celebration Time] It’s Black Futures Month!

Happy Black History Month, John! As we vision and build Black Futures, we are deeply committed to the African principle of Sankofa -- that we must embrace and honor the freedom fighters, struggles, and lessons learned from the past as we chart the course forward. Blac…

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January 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Our communities are under attack

John, Voting rights and abortion rights are under relentless attack. Within the last 3 weeks alone, we've seen over 100 bills(!!!) filed in state legislatures across the country that will restrict access to the ballot. We can officially say that the right to safely ac…

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January 29, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Did someone say 20% off?! Shop our winter sale ❄️

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January 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM

The more you know about white supremacy

John This month marks the 12th anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous Citizens United. This awful decision made it perfectly legal for corporations and special interest groups to give and spend as much money as they want in order to buy candidates and politicians…

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January 27, 2022 at 9:45 PM

BREAKING: We have a chance to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court

John, there's officially a vacant seat on the Supreme Court. Yesterday, Justice Breyer announced he's retiring. This is the moment for President Biden to fulfill the promise he made on the campaign trail: To end 230+ years of Black women's exclusion from the Supreme Cou…

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January 26, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Today is Angela Davis' birthday -- sign her card!

John – today, we're celebrating Angela Davis' birthday! Angela Davis is a former Black Panther leader and abolitionist who has continuously fought toward Black liberation. For her entire life, Angela Davis has embodied what radical social change is, and what it means …

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January 22, 2022 at 6:10 PM

[Shop now] Best sellers are back in stock 👀

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January 21, 2022 at 7:12 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] Protect a woman's right to choose

John, we don't have any time to waste. The far-right is waging a war against abortion and women nationwide – and we know that it'll hit Black women the hardest. We've said it once, and we'll say it a million times again: #ExpandTheCourt. We need to expand the Supreme …

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January 20, 2022 at 9:42 PM

There ain’t no damn reason for all this...

John, This month marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – the landmark Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to choose and ensured the reproductive rights of women are protected by law. But here's the thing: The Roe decision was never intended to be the…

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January 19, 2022 at 8:37 PM

#BlackWomenAreDivine is back!

John, Black Women Are Divine! We are more than magic. We are the sacred mamas, builders, teachers, and lovers of this world. We are the first to walk the earth and the vessel through which all of humanity was born. The Creator speaks and works through us as we constantl…

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January 18, 2022 at 8:47 PM

You won't allow them to erase our history

John, white supremacy is systematically attacking our education system. That's why we're pushing to pass one of Rep. Jamaal Bowman's recent bills, the African American History Act. The African American History Act would invest $10 million over a 5 year period in the Nat…

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January 6, 2022 at 8:09 PM

It's been a year since the attempted coup

John, It's a sad reality but we've talked about this before: White supremacy has existed long before Trump, and it continues to thrive after his presidency. Just look at some of his puppets, like Lauren Boebert, who regularly use Islamaphobic remarks, calling …

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January 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM

We have to be ready

John, The 2021 November elections proved that white supremacy doesn't sleep. Far-right extremism swept Virginia and across the country, up and down the ballot. Here's the thing: America's racism is ruthless. It's stubborn. And unfortunately, it will be here to stay if…

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December 31, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Count down with us, John

John, Last Fall when we launched Black Lives Matter PAC, we knew we wanted to go big. We knew we wanted to expand Black voter turnout, help get Black voters the resources they need, and help elect leaders dedicated to Black liberation. Really and truly, we did the dam…

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December 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM

[Shop] NYE Countdown Sale happening NOW! >>

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December 26, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Let’s celebrate Kwanzaa, John

John – Habari Gani (what's the news)?! We're still in the midst of #BlackXmas! As we enter the Kwanzaa season, we celebrate our “first fruits” – the harvest that comes from all of the work that we have done over the course of the year. We are grateful for all who have…

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December 22, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Why reparations:

John, In 1912, Charles and Willa Bruce, a Black couple, purchased beachfront property in Southern California and turned it into a resort open to Black customers. But in the 1920s, the land was taken from them and absorbed into the city of Manhattan Beach. Now, 109 years …

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December 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM

We have news, John

John, we've got some news to share! Angela Angel, Black Lives Matter PAC's senior advisor, is officially stepping down and will be pursuing a run for Congress! 🎉🥳 Our goal at Black Lives Matter PAC has always been to empower and elect leaders who fight on the front li…

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December 17, 2021 at 6:18 PM

What is going on in Alabama...

John, we need to talk about what's happening in Alabama. The Alabama state legislature recently passed a set of bills that would establish a $1.3 billion plan for new prison construction -- with the money the state received for COVID-19 relief. Yes, you read that righ…

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December 16, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Money talk today for #BlackXmas, John

Hey John, Together, we've been celebrating #BlackXmas for the past few weeks. Good news – we're continuing to do so! #BlackXmas is about disrupting white-supremacist-capitalism. It is about refusing to allow the same system that steals the lives of our people to throw…

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December 13, 2021 at 8:24 PM

The latest on Amazon Union efforts in Bessemer

John, we've got some great news! In case you haven't heard yet… That's right! On November 29th, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordered a new union election at the Amazon Warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama. Earlier this year, when the election was und…

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December 10, 2021 at 5:31 PM

#BuyBlack: Shop NOW for our best sellers >>

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December 9, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Boebert’s Islamophobia has real consequences

Trigger Warning: White supremacist violence, Islamophobia, violence, disturbing/threatening language John, we wish that this wasn't a real headline: Last week, Rep. Omar shared a disturbing threat she received on her voicemail. Unfortunately, it is no coincid…

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December 8, 2021 at 7:26 PM

#BuyBlack and disrupt white-supremacist-capitalism

Hi John, We are now in the thick of the season that we call #BlackXmas…conceived by Black Lives Matter in 2014 in response to the murder of #JohnCrawford by police inside a Walmart store in Beavercreek, Ohio. John, #StevenTaylor, #RedelJones, #YuvetteHenderson, #AlbertR…

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December 6, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Re: Threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar

Trigger Warning: White supremacist violence, Islamophobia, violence, disturbing/threatening language John, It’s no secret that there are still white supremacists in Congress -- directly threatening the safety and wellbeing of our Black and brown representatives. One of …

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December 2, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Another Healing Justice webinar!

John, let's talk about Healing Justice. Over the last several years, Healing Justice has become a prominent concept and practice within our movement. The emergence and recognition that Black people deserve healing and wholeness is transforming our culture. Healing Jus…

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November 30, 2021 at 6:44 PM

[DONATE] These organizations embody what BLM is about

John, Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for us to generously give and unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Last year, we nearly raised $100k for various organizations total, and right now, we're just shy of $10,000. …

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November 29, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Re: Giving Tuesday

John, Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. At Black Lives Matter, we're proud to take part in Giving Tuesday by helping to raise funds for three different grassroo…

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November 26, 2021 at 5:13 PM

#BuyBlack: Did someone say Black Friday deals? 👀

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November 24, 2021 at 5:40 PM

#BlackXMas

Trigger warning: 1 or more of the links in this email may include graphic visuals displaying anti-Black violence. Dear John, As we prepare ourselves for the holiday season, we are bombarded with ads that seek to whip us up into a consumerist frenzy. Black Friday sales …

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November 23, 2021 at 8:14 PM

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November 22, 2021 at 6:52 PM

“Far-right extremism dominates the GOP”

John, this headline ain’t no joke: White supremacy is central to a major political party in the United States. And if we don’t work tirelessly to combat it, we can only expect more and more far-right extremists to be elected to office. Here’s the thi…

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November 19, 2021 at 11:19 PM

Re: Rittenhouse. The system is working exactly as it is meant to.

John, It was a set up from the beginning. The police, the judge, the court, mainstream media and every single system involved all wrapped their arms around Kyle Rittenhouse from the very beginning -- from even before the murders he committed. What this verdict remind…

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November 19, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Modern-day Jim Crow

John, Let's cut to the chase: This month's elections included wins for white supremacy across the country. For years now, the Democratic party has made Trump the number one target. The priority was to "beat Trump" -- but as we can see, Trump was the least of our probl…

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November 18, 2021 at 7:12 PM

[Take Action] PRA Day action items

John, To the thousands of you that joined us for the first-ever PRA day yesterday -- thank you. PRA Day was a day of growth, love, and people, and while we’re all over the country, we’ve got a shared vision that would empower and center every person in communities acr…

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November 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM

PRA Day is happening NOW! >>

John, It’s no secret that this country hasn’t valued Black lives. It’s no secret that the current, armed police only approach to public safety is a threat to Black lives. It’s no secret that the current system doesn’t work for anyone or anything besides white suprem…

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November 16, 2021 at 7:51 PM

#BringSundiataHome

John, May 4th, 2021, marked 48 years of tortured incarceration for former Black Panther and now elder Sundiata Acoli. To those that know him well, Sundiata is an educator, mathematician, poet, profound visual artist, mentor, and grandfather. On January 14th of this ye…

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November 15, 2021 at 9:37 PM

[Save the date] PRA Day happening Nov. 17 @ 12:00 pm ET >>

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November 13, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Find the perfect holiday gift and help fund the movement

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November 11, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Huey P. Newton and the Black Panther Party

John -- On October 24th, Black Lives Matter organizers and members of the BLM Youth Vanguard joined with Black Panther Party alumni, Black Power movement visionaries, leaders, artists, luminaries, residents, and freedom-loving people from around the globe for the unveil…

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November 10, 2021 at 9:21 PM

[READ NOW] We urgently need a transformative approach to public safety

John, For far too long, this country has advanced systems of oppression that are detrimental to Black people. It’s beyond time for that to change. Just look at public safety. If the current system was actually designed to protect our communities, Black people could …

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November 8, 2021 at 8:23 PM

[Sign the petition] Demand President Biden cancel ALL student debt IMMEDIATELY >>

John, it’s time to cancel student debt. The hard truth is that too many Black students across the country don’t have college funds or family savings to help them pay for school -- forcing them to take out student loans and be burdened with student loan debt upon graduat…

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