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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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November 8, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Are you ready to be an #AbolitionistVoter today, John?

John, today's the day! It's officially Election Day 2022. If you run into issues voting today, please call the voter protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE or for Spanish speakers 888-VE-Y-VOTA. Not sure where to go to vote? Use Rock The Vote's tool to find your closest p…

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November 7, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Tomorrow’s the big day...

John, tomorrow's the day! Election Day 2022 marks the first midterm election since the Trump presidency. And whew…there are MAGA Minions EVERYWHERE! Tomorrow, up and down on ballots across the entire country, voters will be making their decision on whether or not they…

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November 4, 2022 at 8:03 PM

November is Native American Heritage Month

John, November is Native American Heritage Month. Native American Heritage Month came about through a joint resolution approved by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. 1990 was just 32 years ago. So, for this relatively new month that honors all Indigenous people, we…

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November 2, 2022 at 9:01 PM

[Donate] Because we have just 6 days left until the 2022 midterms

There are MAGA Minions everywhere, John. Just take a look… Yes, it's true! In just 6 days, these MAGA Minions and their fate will be decided in these post-Trump midterm elections — will they, or will they not, become (or remain) an elected official? For th…

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November 1, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Are you ready to vote, John ?

John, we know that our movement extends beyond the ballot box. The journey towards a world where Black people have everything they need, without relying on the criminal punishment system to keep us safe, does not begin or end with elections. But if we're being completel…

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October 31, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Re: Election Day is 8 days away!

It's time to fight back, John. We stand on the shoulders of the freedom fighters before us to push back against the active threats dismantling the very foundation of our democracy. Millions of Black Americans are repressed within the democratic process, yet the candidat…

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October 28, 2022 at 9:24 PM

November elections are here

Since this country's founding, Black people have been forced to grapple with the legacies of slavery. A part of that? Election hurdles. First, when Black people were granted the right to vote via the 15th amendment, it didn't stop the literacy tests, poll taxes, interro…

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October 27, 2022 at 8:33 PM

This is how Black folks show up

John, Wait wait wait… did y'all see that headline?! With less than three weeks until the midterm elections, Georgians are already casting their ballots faster than EVER -- with vote counts on Tuesday eclipsing the 2020 presidential election records for the s…

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October 26, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Join the Digital Defense Squad

If you're reading this email, you're probably reading it from your phone. And in the slight chance that you're not, and you're reading from a computer, there's a good chance that you've got countless other tabs open – some being some sort of social media. Well, John, yo…

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October 19, 2022 at 6:51 PM

[Attend] Virtual rally with the Working Families Party TOMORROW! >>

Guess how many days away Election Day is!? 👀 19! That's less than 3 weeks away, John. In just under 3 weeks, one of the most consequential midterm elections of our lifetime will occur. Why consequential? Because there are countless election-deniers, January 6ers, …

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October 15, 2022 at 4:11 PM

56 years ago

John, today marks a significant anniversary of something sacred to the Black community. 56 years ago in October 1966, the Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panthers tirelessly advocated for Black liberati…

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  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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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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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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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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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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September 20, 2022 at 7:54 PM

[SHOP NOW] Fall is 2 days away! 🍂🍂

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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August 24, 2022 at 4:10 PM

It's a SALE on SALE on another SALE!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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August 4, 2022 at 9:14 PM

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

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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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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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