Cicley, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 8:04 PM

HBCU ground is sacred ground

Hi John, Cicley here! It's officially HBCU Homecoming season! Say it with me - get geeked, get geeked, it's homecoming week! With HBCU culture running deeply through my family, I'm excited to finally get a chance to share with you how influential this time of year has…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 9:11 PM

What does #BLMJoy mean to you, John?

John, if you haven't heard already… Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is partnering with this year's ONE MusicFest! By partnering with ONE MusicFest, the possibilities are endless. We know that the future of Black liberation rests on a foundation …

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September 30, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Getting to know BLMGNF’s Board of Directors

Welcome to our monthly Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Newsletter! Stay up to date on the latest headlines, events, actions, and more.   SEPTEMBER 2022 …

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 9:03 PM

We need you to keep help Georgia blue

John, It's no coincidence that after Black voters showed up in record turnout to elect Rev. Raphael Warnock -- Georgia Republicans immediately tried everything in their power to rush to pass waves of new laws to suppress our votes. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock said it be…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 7:43 PM

We’re in the 3rd quarter

John, We can't afford to sit back and relax. Black Lives Matter PAC has helped fuel some of the most critical election wins. We must remember that change always starts at the local and state levels. It's critical that we put our people-power where it can have some of …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 6:11 PM

#DayWithoutUs >> happening THIS Friday

John, By Black women and for ALL, #DayWithoutUs is about resisting the everyday systems that TAKE and coming together for a day-long pause of protest, learning, and community building. Our current way of life requires that we exercise our power in both new and familia…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 7:54 PM

[SHOP NOW] Fall is 2 days away! 🍂🍂

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Georgia is staying blue on our watch

John, the short and long answer is yes, they will. We show up differently for Georgia whenever they need us, and folks — these midterms could shift the entire country. In November 2020, together, we made history. Georgia emerged from a safe red state to a key b…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 5:57 PM

DeSantis is causing trouble...again 🙄

John, Our country is riddled with rampant, chronic, and racially-motivated voter suppression, that's a fact. This time it's being led by a politician who is as crooked as they come. Every day, we watch on the news as power-hungry politicians mobilize their su…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Re: Uplifting the work of on-the-ground orgs in Jackson

Hey John, did you catch our recent email on the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi? No worries if you missed it -- see our message below on how to support the folks in Jackson doing the work for our people. In times like these, we need to show up and show out...beca…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 9:04 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 ye…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Uplifting the work of on-the-ground orgs

John, we need to talk about what's happening in Jackson, Mississippi. Our movement is not only about ending police violence against Black people. We're fighting to put an end to institutional violence against Black people, too. What's happening in Jackson is a perfect…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Rolling up our sleeves

John, Our electoral work is now more critical than ever in shaping the future we want to witness for this country. For our people. For us, our families, our communities, and future generations. We are committed to fighting back against the rampant white supremacy that…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 5:02 PM

[ALERT] Trump is back but we’re ready

Did you catch the headline, John? We've said it once and we'll say it again: There's no way we can go through what we went through for another 4 years again. A Trump re-re-election campaign would be a campaign built on a lie that he was cheated out of office. …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 4:10 PM

It's a SALE on SALE on another SALE!

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 6:14 PM

[Submit] There's still time to submit your favorite Black business

John, You thought we were done? All month we're highlighting and lifting up Black businesses. You all have flooded our email and social media this week and we're excited! So let's get into it! 🎉 La Pâtisserie Chouquette Simone Faure is a Pastry Chef an…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 11:01 PM

3 Black businesses you should check out

John, It's no secret that we show up for our people. So to uplift Black Business Month in August, we are highlighting some of the Black businesses you submitted to us via email and social media! We have the power to uplift, advance, and protect Black businesses everywhe…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 9:08 PM

In all seriousness...

John, These past few weeks have been…interesting to say the least. VICE News summed it up pretty well, though… In all seriousness, what Republicans are doing should concern us all. Any time something doesn't go their way, they threaten our democracy and att…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 7:16 PM

White supremacy has woven its way into our education system

John, The narrative that success and a better life starts with getting an education has been preached to Black communities for generations. And now, Black people are not only attending college but are graduating at higher rates than before. But of course, white suprem…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 8:11 PM

With the stroke of a 🖊️

John, President Biden made a promise on his campaign trail to help close the racial wealth gap – he can do this with a stroke of a pen. Black people are the only people who have student debt higher than their median annual income. Small amounts of cancellation would n…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 9:04 PM

It’s beyond time to #BringBrittneyHome

John, We mean it when we say #ProtectBlackWomen. That's why we need to talk about Brittney Griner. Brittney Griner was first detained in Russia in February when she was arrested at the Sheremetyevo International Airport after customs found vape cartridges containing c…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 4:12 PM

[Submit] Share your favorite Black business with us in honor of Black Business Month 2022!

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 B…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 9:14 PM

[SHOP NOW] You can't have too many accessories

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Let’s talk about elections

John, we'll make this quick. Since this country's founding, Black people have been forced to live with the legacies of slavery. A part of that? Election hurdles. When Black people were granted the right to vote via the 15th amendment, it didn’t stop the literacy tes…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Let’s do it like we did in 2020

John, It's obvious that Republicans will do whatever it takes to "win" (cough cough, attempted coup…) But here's the thing, John: Enough is enough. Enough has been enough. Republicans won't stop at anything when it comes to disenfranchising voters at the local, state,…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 2:01 AM

Our first-ever newsletter – anniversary style!

In honor of the movement's 9 year anniversary, we're launching our monthly newsletter as Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. We're honored to be in community with you.   A NOTE FROM THE BLMGNF EXECUTIVE BOARD …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Celebrating Pride Month

John, This month and for eternity after that, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation celebrates the beauty of Pride and all of our LGBTQ+ Fam! Every year, Pride month rolls around, and we celebrate the colorful and Black beauty of our LGBTQ+ community…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

June 26, 2022 at 6:42 PM

Re: The overturning of Roe v. Wade

John, On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – opening the door to statewide bans and subsequent rulings that will harm Black people disproportionately. This decision is one of several decisions recently dropped, which were designed to limit our self-determ…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Let Juneteenth weekend COMMENCE!

John, it's Juneteenth weekend! ✊✊✊✊✊✊ Juneteenth represents our freedom, our liberation, our past, and our future. But we continue to grapple with the tension between celebrating freedom and justice and the continued struggle to permanently secure both. Just like our …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 7:03 PM

[Sign the petition] We don't have time to wait, John

John, The narrative that success and a better life starts with getting an education has been preached to Black communities for generations. And now, Black people are not only attending college but are graduating at higher rates than before. But of course, white supremac…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

June 4, 2022 at 3:03 PM

[READ] $2 Trillion dollars

John, We're going to run some numbers by you. As it stands, student debt is at $1.75 trillion and over 46 million Americans have student loan debt. Just to put this into perspective with 1 trillion dollars you could buy every sports league – yes that means all of the N…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Never alone

John, In times like this, we as a community look for the right words to bring forth healing and also describe the severity of what transpired in Buffalo, New York. Our hearts are broken for the people in Buffalo, and now more than ever, we must not lose our voices abo…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 8:11 PM

Re: Our Transparency Center

Hey John, In our last email, we told you we are constantly listening and learning. We meant what we said – and we are proud to announce the launch of our Transparency Center. VISIT THE CENTER We understand our responsibility, influence, and impact and for this reaso…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 9:33 PM

John, we want to talk to you about the Creator's House in California

Hi John, There have been a lot of questions surrounding recent reports about the purchase of property in California. We wanted to take a moment to address you, and our community as a whole directly. This property has served multiple functions for all of us and our move…

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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 9:04 PM

No one is coming to save us

John, Various states across the country have taken voter suppression to new levels in an effort to prevent our voices from being heard – voter ID laws, purging voter rolls, restricting ballot drop boxes, refusing to save the Postal Service, and so much more. Last week…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 7:24 PM

How much do you know about the gender wage gap, John?

Hey John, 62 cents. Sounds like loose change, doesn't it? That's because it is -- and it's how much Black women earn for every dollar that white men earn. The month of March recognizes Women's Equal Pay Day. But we're doing more than an acknowledgment of the day, we'r…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 8:25 PM

John, the Black Women are Divine collection is here!

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 7:24 PM

One million dollars lost for Black women

John, Year after year, we see a continuous income gap where women still earn less even while working the same jobs as men. We all know, our democracy is fundamentally flawed. In no country should women be paid less than men, yet in our world's largest economy, men and…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 6:40 PM

Re: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination

John, Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court is a step toward righting a long history of injustice. With her confirmation, a Black woman will be forever enshrined as a symbol of power, and will open doors for so many women who will be able to see themse…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 7:05 PM

[BREAKING] Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin TODAY

John, Today, the Senate will begin confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who's on track to become the FIRST Black woman on the Supreme Court. In the two centuries since the establishment of the Supreme Court, no Black woman has ever been nominated. Ou…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 9:22 PM

What does your student debt look like?

John, Not ONCE in President Biden's State of the Union Address did he mention the student debt crisis. Sadly, we are not surprised. It's no secret that the weight of student loan debt has caused many hardships for Americans across the country. But the reality is: It…

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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Black women make magic ✨

John, In October 2020, Black Lives Matter initiated #BlackWomenAreDivine, inspired by the Spirit of #BreonnaTaylor. Police and white supremacy stole Breonna's life and justified themselves in doing so because this world tries to make Black women into mules – tried to …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Here's the 🍵 from Biden's State of the Union:

John, There's a looong list of things that President Biden neglected to mention in his State of the Union last week. Take a seat wherever you're reading this because it's a long email. We're about to really talk about the President and his State of the Union. Let's star…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 7:05 PM

[Webinar] Healing Justice is back again! RSVP >>>

John, let's talk about Healing Justice. Healing justice has become a portal for revolutionary visions of Black freedom. Over the last several years, Healing Justice has become a prominent concept and practice within our movement. The emergence and recognition that Bla…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Today at 7:00 pm: Come celebrate Black Future Month

Hey John, February might have ended, but we're keeping the spirit of liberation and Black futures alive all 2022. So to continue with the festivities, we're beyond excited for part 2 of our Black Futures Month concert series, happening TONIGHT! Just like the first o…

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  Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Ending Qualified Immunity in the name of Andrew Joseph III: TOMORROW in DC >>

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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  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Re: Endorsement Alert

Hey there, John – we've got some exciting news to share… THAT’S RIGHT! We’ve got 7️⃣ endorsements – a mix of federal and local – for the 2022 election cycle so far, John! Can you chip in $7 in honor of these 7 PAC endorsees to help us power grassroots effo…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM

[Sign the card] Join us in congratulating Judge Jackson! 🎉🎉

John, Two years ago, President Biden made a campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. On Friday, he fulfilled the promise by naming Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee. Judge Jackson currently sits on DC's federal appellate court since …

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 6:26 PM

This is a demand, not an ask

John, Reparations means repair, and encompass the full range of past and ongoing harms to Black people. Reparations Awareness Day is about increasing awareness of the need and demand for reparations to repair the historical and ongoing damage to descendants of African…

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Celebrate Black Futures

This year our Black Futures Month centers life, well-being, and healing. BLM resident artist Pierre Bennu uses humor, music and the creative tools of childhood to consider and explore social norms. Drawing from the graffiti, sampling, and griot traditions, he…

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