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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Have you heard of Black August, John?

John, Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present -- many of whom were killed by the state, imprisoned for defending Black lives, or are increasingly surveilled as they shine a light on prison conditions. When commemorating Blac…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Did someone say...August!?

John, can you believe that July is almost over and August is around the corner? We're officially THAT much closer to next year's presidential election. If we're going to ensure a future where Black people don't just merely survive but thrive, then we HAVE to back cand…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Our declaration of #BlackLivesMatterDay

John, 10 years later, we're in a moment where we can pause and acknowledge the growth we've gone through together. As part of that, we're calling to #DefundThePolice – because we've seen time and time again that reforms continue to fail us. Our declaration of #BlackLi…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Today's the day!

Today's the day. It's our movement's 10 year anniversary! We've already moved mountains together in the last 10 years alone – and we can continue to do so. Together, we can make a better future. Join our call to make #BlackLivesMatterDay a National Day by taking a quick…
  Shalomyah Bowers, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Introducing Black Lives Matter Day!

In the Summer of 2013, the acquittal of George Zimmerman after his murder of 17-year old, unarmed, Trayvon Martin, reignited the global movement for racial justice. Then and now, Black children, women, men, and gender non-conforming people are widely perceived as threats …
  Cicley Gay, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM

The lawsuit filed against us was DISMISSED!

The truth has prevailed! I want to take a moment and update you on the status of a high-profile lawsuit that you likely have heard about. On Wednesday an impartial and thoughtful Black judge dismissed a lawsuit full of falsehoods that was filed against us last year from…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM

BREAKING: The GOP clowns are back

John, Now, we're not here to throw shade (well, maybe just a little). But let's face it, these white supremacist Republican presidential candidates are literally “THE GOP CIRCUS.” In recent weeks, we have witnessed the emergence of these various new circus a…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Juneteenth Vibes: Black Joy + Reparations

John, it's Juneteenth!! ✊✊✊ It's time to raise our voices and celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black people! We're all gathering with friends and family and participating in the jubilant festivities and expressing our unyielding support for each other…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 6:15 PM

It's not Juneteenth without our 💰

John, How to turn up during Juneteenth correctly? We got you! The next 72 hours are dedicated to explaining the “rules and regulations” of Juneteenth. This year we're focused on 2 things – joy & reparations! Trust us, we have the perfect way to make sure the who…
  Cicley Gay, BLMGNF Board Chair · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM

I am proud to be the Board Chair for BLM GNF.

John, For over 20 years, my work has consisted of supporting nonprofits and philanthropic organizations supporting our Black communities (this is the 4th time I've served on a nonprofit Board!) — all while as a single mother raising my 3 amazing sons. So yes, I am pro…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 6:20 PM

It’s World Environment Day!

John, Here's a fun fact: It's World Environment Day! Here's a not-so-fun fact: Africa is home to 15% of the world's population, and yet, of the top 8 countries most affected by climate change, 6 of them are in Africa – with deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and dro…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Let’s hear it for the beauty of Pride! ️‍🌈

John, let's hear it for the beauty of Pride and all of our LGBTQ+ Fam! Pride month rolls around every June – and we always LOVE to celebrate the colorful and Black beauty of our LGBTQ+ community. But we must not forget to also recognize the discrimination, hate, and v…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 4:13 PM

The countdown has officially begun

John, We've known long before Gov. DeSantis that racism is still alive and well in this country. The reality is that it's never gone away. But now, DeSantis, who has enthusiastically supported racist policies, is running for president. The fact is, Republican values…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 9:08 PM

🤚 Stop Right There! Help Us Defeat DeSantis

John, Brace yourselves: Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, and planning to announce his bid sometime soon; and it looks like it could be as soon as tonight. That's more than enough for us to take our work to the next gear. Ron DeSantis has one mission: to run…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Woke education is the best education

John, Earlier this year Gov. Ron DeSantis banned African American Studies from being taught in high schools across the state. He actually had the nerve to say the course violates state law and “lacks educational value." Just a reminder, white supremacy is a machine th…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 6:17 PM

[SHOP NOW] Make Mother's Day Meaningful!

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  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Re: Take the issues survey

John, Did you catch our email last week? We really want to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out our issues survey, and see our message below in case you missed it. TAKE THE SURVEY ---------Forwarded Message--------- From: Black Lives Matter Global Netw…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 5:05 PM

[Survey] Take 2 minutes and share your thoughts

John, we want to hear from you. We are eternally grateful that you're here with us – and we want to know a little bit more about why. We want you to have a worthwhile experience while being a part of the Black Lives Matter email list. But we know not everyone is the s…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Natural disasters or racism?

John, Earth Month may be coming to an end, but the climate crisis certainly isn't. Natural disasters have become increasingly common and devastating in recent years. These events can uproot entire communities – from hurricanes and wildfires to extreme heat waves. Thro…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM

The climate crisis is a global problem

John, One thing about climate change – it impacts everybody. But climate change has a disproportionate impact on Black and African communities on a global scale compared to other demographics. This is by design. Here's a fact: Africa is home to 15% of the world's po…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Puff, puff, pass...take a hit of cannabis Justice!

John, 700,000. A massive number in any capacity right? That's because it is – and it's how many cannabis-related arrests happen yearly in America. And we as Black people are targeted at a rate of nearly 4:1 compared to white people. For decades, marijuana laws roote…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Before you light one, check out these stats

John, Happy 4/20! 🍃🍃🍃We understand you might be celebrating today, so we'll get straight to the point. Although cannabis has been legalized in 21 states, it's all too common that Black people are STILL more likely to be arrested for marijuana – regardless of whether p…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Word on the street is...👀

John, word on the street is…Mitch McConnell is retiring! In honor of his speculated retirement, we've found three of his most racist and problematic moments from the last year that proves his interests are…well, only his and the right-wing extremists'. Shall we begin? …
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Phase 2 of the Student Solidarity Fund is now OPEN!!

John, we'll make this quick. The BLMGNF Student Solidarity Fund Phase 2 application is OPEN! Currently enrolled undergraduate students attending any HBCU, click here to apply for a $750 scholarship! APPLY NOW If you aren’t an HBCU student, make sure to spread…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 6:09 PM

If you’re an HBCU student, this fund is for you!!

John, We are so excited to announce that phase 2 of our Student Solidarity Fund is finally here! Let's GOOO! Phase 2 of the BLMGNF Student Solidarity Fund is finally here! This phase of the fund is dedicated to currently enrolled HBCU students, where they wi…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Meet the BLMGNF x HBCU Ambassadors!

John, Back in December, we announced our Student Solidarity Fund – a 2-phase fund aimed at supporting former Black students and alumni as well as enrolled undergraduate HBCU students. Just a few weeks ago, we wrapped up phase 1 and are gearing up for phase 2 – but we'…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Climate change is impacting Black people WAY more than you think

John, Do you know if you live in a state, city, or county that has high-quality air or water? Black people are 61% more likely than white people to live in an area with a FAILING grade for at least one pollutant. And honestly, it's no surprise that the government has …
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 9:05 PM

[BREAKING NEWS] They got Trump!

John, Donald Trump is as dangerous as he is racist. But, you probably already knew that. This news is disturbing on so many levels. Not only has the former president been a threat to our democracy since he was elected in 2016, but he has never been held accoun…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Say his name, Stephon Clark

John, On March 18th, 2018, Stephon Clark's life was stolen by police officers in Sacramento, California. Say his name. We've lost too many Black people at the hands of police, and it's on us to put in the work until total Black liberation is achieved and we build a …
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM

The facts are facts, people

John, It's March, so let's hear it for the ladies: It's Women's History Month! This month and beyond, we're uplifting all the Black women and femmes who’ve gotten us closer to a world where all Black people are liberated. We're also going to be shining a light on chan…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 6:03 PM

A different kind of 🥧

John, March 14th is International Pi Day. And while the day is dedicated to mathematical constants, we have a different “pi” in mind…The BLM PAC Pie. Take a look: Our pie represents a lot – like how we take protest to the polls by translating our demands i…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Trayvon’s Angelversary

John, Today and always, we're honoring the angelversary of Trayvon Martin. “If you don't do anything else, don't give up. That's my message, don't ever give up. Ten years later, and I'm still standing strong.” – Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin. Despite the d…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 10:02 PM

2.5 million Black people live this way

John, Discussing the issues we face now can lead to a solution for generations to come. Our relationship with food in this country spans long before Black people were legally granted rights. Since enslavement, Black folks have had limited – if any – access to healthy …
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 11:20 PM

👀 TF is happening in Florida?!

John, Our country is riddled with rampant, chronic, and racially-motivated educational barriers – that's a fact. This time, the barriers are being set by a politician who is as crooked as they come. Gov. Ron DeSantis, a likely 2024 GOP presidential candidate, has bann…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 10:09 PM

We ❤️ Black love

John, Don't y'all just love Black love as much as we do? Nobody has love like our people, it shows in everything we do. This Valentines Day, we are lifting up #BlackLoveMatters on all our social media channels. And we want to know all about your #BlackLo…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 8:06 PM

...it’s about damn time!

John, February is OUR month. And it's about damn time February started! This month and beyond, we remember the importance and work of our ancestors and those before us – but at the same time, we work together to move forward. To move in a bold, progressive dir…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Traffic stops shouldn’t be deadly

John, On January 7th, 2023, Tyre Nichols' life was stolen by police officers in Memphis. He's one of the many Black people who are no longer here with us due to police violence just days into the new year. Tyre Nichols should be here today. His life mattered. Let th…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 6:04 PM

New Congress, same demands...(and more)

John, This month marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – the landmark Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to choose and ensured that reproductive rights are protected by law. Since then, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade – opening the door…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Re: 2 years ago

2 years ago, hundreds of Trump-inspired white supremacists attempted a coup by violently attacking the US Capitol. John, many of these white supremacists have not been held accountable. As a matter of fact, many of them remain in Congress. The events that transpired o…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Black Lives Matter: The Book! 📚

John, here's something exciting we want to share: Our friends at Lee & Low Books recently published How We Can Live: Principles of Black Lives Matter, an illustrated children's book written by Lale?a Garcia and illustrated by Caryn Davidson. As we continue thinkin…
  D'Zhane, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 12:22 AM

Black students should not have student debt

College and university students have already begun venturing home or offline for their designated quarterly breaks. Those breaks were crucial for me. I started my higher-education journey as a Junior College student at Riverside City College. I remember knocking on my m…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 7:21 PM

[Apply Now] The Student Solidarity Fund is LIVE! >>

Here's the truth: The student debt crisis disproportionately impacts Black people and families across the entire country. It's only getting worse by the day. John, that's why we are so excited to announce the launch of our Student Solidarity Fund – something dedicated t…
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 7:05 PM

We’re raising money for the Texas Jail Project

John, Together, we are working toward freedom, justice, liberation, and affirming our humanity -- and we do so by tackling the systemic racism that thrives in health and health care, housing, socio-economics, climate change, education, and so much more. We know that o…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 9:39 PM

[CHIP IN] 8 days left till permanent change!

John, we'll keep this short – because the runoff election in Georgia is happening in 8 days, and we have no time to waste. Republicans already have the majority in the House – the last thing we need is them holding up legislation in the Senate. That's why we're working …
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Letting go can be hard...

John, letting go of tradition can be hard. America has a history of being America first, however, what they don't tell you is that “America” is code for white people and capitalism. This country, land of the free? They meant free markets, not liberation. The irony of …
  Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Giving Tuesday is exactly ONE week away, John!

John, Every year, Giving Tuesday commences at the end of the month of November. Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity – where people from everywhere unleash the power of togetherness to transform communities and the world. Black Lives Matter is proud to ta…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Yep, this is real

John...yes, this is a real headline: What's more ridiculous…that the date chosen for the Senate runoffs this year just happened to fall on a date that would compromise voting…or the fact that the holiday commemorates a former confederate soldier that fought ag…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 9:06 PM

We won't win this runoff without you, John.

It all comes down to this. In 22 days our folks down south will be facing the final votes that will be cast in Georgia's runoff election. For far too long, Senate Republicans have always believed that Georgia was theirs, and we've CONSISTENTLY shown them that they can't…
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 2:29 AM

URGENT: Trump just announced his 2024 presidential run

Donald Trump just announced his 2024 presidential run. So we've got just one question for you, John... Do you want to prevent Trump and white supremacists from taking office? YES! UM...DUH! Black people broke records in the 2020 Presidential Election …
  Black Lives Matter PAC · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 9:05 PM

🚨 RUNOFF IN GEORGIA 🚨

John, it's official. On December 6th, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock will face off in a runoff election against his opponent, Herschel Walker. This is the 2nd time that the fate of the Senate rests in Georgia’s hands – but this time around, we've got less than a month…