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July 10, 2024 at 10:49 PM

78 families need our help

Help us support Love Not Blood Campaign’s 10+5-Year Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser. The Love Not Blood Campaign needs our community’s support, John. Love Not Blood Campaign was founded on January 1st, 2009, by “Uncle Bobby” X Johnson following the killing of his nephe…

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July 9, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Our Black boys matter

Protecting Black boy joy is an essential part of our mission Credit: Michael Aboya John, In imagining a world where Black people across the diaspora thrive, experience joy, and are not defined by their struggles — Black boy joy is essential to that. In the world …

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July 8, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Our voices will not be ignored

Take a look at some of our recent work in DC. John, we just finished a productive and electrifying month of work in DC. Can you help us continue our advocacy work by donating $3 or more right now? DONATE Here’s just some of what we accomplished: ✅  We held 17 powe…

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July 4, 2024 at 12:03 PM

What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July?

America has never lived up to the standards that the Fourth of July tells us to celebrate. “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.” — Frederick Douglass The words uttered by Frederick Douglass on July 5th, 1852, in his iconic speech…

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July 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Our rights are being eroded right in front of our eyes

Our communities are under attack by the highest court in the land. Have you been following the rulings come out of the Supreme Court, John? If you have, you’ll know: The conservative and corrupt Supreme Court, ruled by a far-right majority, is doing everything it can …

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July 1, 2024 at 11:45 PM

A somber day for democracy

The Supreme Court is leading us down a dangerous pathway. John, the Supreme Court continues to prove just how unjust the court system is. In Trump vs. the United States, SCOTUS just ruled that Trump has “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for all “official a…

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June 28, 2024 at 3:08 PM

(FWD) Did you see our message on the 26th about reparations?

Hey John, did you see our message last week about reparations? TLDR: Reparations mean repairing and encompassing the full range of past and ongoing harms to Black people. It’s beyond time for the government to right their wrongs and repair the historical and ongoing da…

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June 26, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Reparations answer to the full range of past and ongoing harms to Black people

John, Why reparations? Reparations are about the need and demand to repair the historical and ongoing damage to descendants of Africans enslaved in the United States. For our folks, this is about never forgetting the experiences of our ancestors. What would it mean?…

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June 25, 2024 at 6:09 PM

These corporations, y’all 😣

John, Just last week, Black families and communities came together nationwide to celebrate and remember Juneteenth — just as we have every year since 1865. Juneteenth celebrates June 19th, 1865, the day when the Union Army issued an order proclaiming the emancipation of…

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May 31, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Trump’s conviction. What’s next?

You've probably heard the news by now, but here it is again: Yesterday, May 30th, a jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial in New York. Trump just became the only President to be criminally convicted. So, what does this mean? Let's break…

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May 25, 2024 at 3:35 PM

George Floyd was taken from us 4 years ago today

John, Today marks the 4 year anniversary since George Floyd was brutally murdered by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. As many of you may recall, on May 25th, 2020, Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck for 9? minutes on the street ou…

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May 17, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Education is still not equal!

John, It's been 70 years since the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision. The Brown v. Board of Education decision set a new standard across the country, allowing education to become accessible for all. It declared segregation illegal and ensured that “…

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May 9, 2024 at 4:33 PM

$25,000 OWED?

John, Student loans are an anti-Black capitalistic issue that we just can't seem to get rid of. It is typical of the U.S. to mold a path that “leads” to freedom, knowledge, and community through the lens of education but litter that path with destructive traps and pic…

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May 7, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Health-first approaches to public safety > armed police officers

Back on March 21st, Dexter Reed's life was taken by Chicago police wearing civilian clothing during a traffic stop because of an alleged "seatbelt violation.” Dexter is yet another beautiful Black soul that's been taken far too soon. Once again, we are reminded that ref…

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May 6, 2024 at 7:25 PM

May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! While Black Mental Health Month isn't until August, discussing mental health awareness and resources early on is never a bad thing. While there is an emergence and recognition that Black people deserve healing and wholeness, we can …

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April 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Abortion and axes in the same law? No thanks 😬

The year of 1864 is somehow now more relevant than ever, most notably, in the state of Arizona. Why? Because something that existed in the year of 1864 was an abortion law codified through the "Howell Code." The Howell Code from Arizona was written by *one man* almo…

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April 29, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Hear directly from Elaine Brown (via BLM)

Greetings John! As the former Chairman of the Black Panther Party, I remain committed after all these years to the struggle for the liberation of Black people, as our oppressed condition remains essentially the same as when I joined the Party in 1968, Black people have …

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April 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Let's talk💧this Earth Day:

Today is Earth Day! Earth Day is when the world acknowledges the protections needed for our Earth. From plastic pollution to food and environment to combating climate change, we must emphasize conserving our precious planet Earth. John, we can't talk about Earth Day wit…

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April 19, 2024 at 6:11 PM

#RyanGainer #BlackLivesMatter

Content warning: Tragic police violence against a young Black man is the subject of this email. John -- Just last month, Ryan Gainer was tragically taken from his family when he was senselessly murdered by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy. Ryan was a beloved 1…

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April 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Helping Afro-Mexican families impacted by Hurricane Otis

Hi John, In the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, a climate-charged disaster that struck Mexico's western coast on October 25th, 2023, thousands of families have been in urgent need as they face the loss of their homes and limited access to food. The most severely impacted a…

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April 12, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Supporting the work of Elaine Brown, former Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party

John, Our board members were just talking about last week's event with former Black Panther Chairwoman Elaine Brown, where we announced a $1M grant to the nonprofit Sister Brown runs for her 100% affordable housing project, and we thought we should add you to the convo:…

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April 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Let’s hear it for the Doulas this Black Maternal Health Week 👏

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week! Here are some NOT-so-great-stats about the current state of Black Maternal Health in the United States: Black women in the United States experience unacceptably poor maternal health outcomes, including disproportionate…

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April 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Remembering the radical revolutionary Dr. King

John, On this day in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on his hotel balcony. He had traveled to Memphis to support a Black sanitation workers' strike, who had staged a walkout a few months before to protest unequal wages and unsafe …

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March 27, 2024 at 9:44 PM

The news you have been waiting for has finally arrived! Cue drumroll, John

The news you have been waiting for has finally arrived! Cue drumroll, John! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 We're officially announcing our partnership with Elaine Brown and her organization, Oakland and the World Enterprises! We're proud to support the Black Panther, a 100% afforda…

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March 26, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Celebrate the Unstoppable Elaine Brown’s 81st Birthday with Us!

Hi John, We recently celebrated an extraordinary milestone — Elaine Brown, a formidable force and former Chair of the Black Panther Party, turned 81! Despite the years, Elaine’s dedication and commitment to our collective struggle for freedom has not diminished and remains as …

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March 22, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Elaine Brown – a LEGEND

John, Black women and femmes have never fallen short of being at the forefront of history and change-making. So today, we're taking the time to uplift none other than Elaine Brown! Elaine is a living legend; former Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, and currently ru…

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March 13, 2024 at 9:04 PM

A moment of silence for Ryan Gainer

Content warning: Tragic police violence against a young Black man is the subject of this email. John -- Earlier this week, on March 9th, Ryan Gainer was tragically taken from his family when he was senselessly murdered by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy. Ryan…

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March 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Black voting rights are under attack

John, Just last week, we took a moment to remember an important event in our history known as Bloody Sunday. It occurred in the heat of the Civil Rights Movement in 1965, when hundreds of activists marched for the voting rights of Black people. Despite their peaceful in…

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March 7, 2024 at 4:55 PM

History repeats itself

John, Today marks the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” On this day in 1965, police attacked peaceful protesters as they marched from Selma, Alabama, to the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. Police used billy clubs, whips, and tear gas to attack hundreds of civil ri…

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March 4, 2024 at 8:23 PM

📣 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

John, we're here with an important update: We're endorsing Shomari Figures for Congress! (Alabama's 2nd Congressional District) Source: FiguresForCongress.com DONATE TO SHOMARI'S CAMPAIGN Shomari is a native of Alabama. He worked in the White House during P…

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March 1, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Black women and femmes get sh*t done!

John, From Shirley Chisholm in 1968 to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's inspiring journey today, Black women and femmes have not fallen short of being at the forefront of history and change-making! Source: Don Hogan Charles/New York Times Co./Getty Images | Fra…

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February 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Did you know this about Black Futures Month?

John, Can you believe it's already the last day of Black Futures Month? Don't worry, though. We're ending on a high note! Firstly, Black Futures Month is just the intro to Black Futures YEAR. We're the ones who determine how long this celebration and acknowl…

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February 27, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Marques Brownlee is the next generation

John, It's Tech Tuesdaaaaaaaay! This one is going to be fun. If you've ever spent more than 30 minutes on YouTube, there's no way you haven't heard of the phenomenon that is Marques Brownlee. At the young age of 30, Marques Brownlee is a force in the world o…

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February 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Where there's smoke, there's fire

John, Everything is connected, especially when we're talking about our history. Black history. This throwback Thursday, we're looking at the trail of book bans—for instance, the strange proclamation in 1847 by Missouri to bar the education of Black folks. Let's stop her…

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February 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM

From Banjos to Beyonce, the Origin of Country Music

John, We're hearing ONLY great feedback about our Black Futures Month celebration, and don't worry, we're back for Music Monday! Let's be for real. When it comes to expressing ourselves through music, no one on this planet does it better than we do, and we're standing o…

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February 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM

The sweet voice of Nat “King” Cole 🎙️

John, This Throwback Thursday, let's pay homage to the trailblazing Nat "King" Cole, a true musical superstar! Born Nathaniel Adams Coles on March 17, 1919, in Montgomery, Alabama, Cole's journey began with piano lessons at four years old from his church choir director …

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February 14, 2024 at 4:38 PM

We’re prioritizing wellness all 2024 ✨✨✨

For this week's #WellnessWednesday, we're proud to be talking about radical rest inspired by The Nap Ministry. But what exactly is radical rest? It's more than just a break; it's recognizing that rest is not a luxury or privilege but an inherent human right that deserves …

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February 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM

The love, joy, play, and healing legacy of Dr. King

John, For today's Film Friday, we're looking back at one of our artist series – where we set out to collectively remember Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not just as an iconic Civil Rights leader but as a human being full of love, joy, play, and healing. Each of t…

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February 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Breaking down the history of the hot comb

John, It's Tuesday in February, so you know what that means – today is “Tech and Innovation Tuesday” as a part of our Black Futures Month digital series! On Tuesdays, we're reclaiming our power and history as innovators and inventors and why all we've done for our past …

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February 1, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Blackity Black in February and every day!

John, For the entire month of February, we are excited to participate in Black Futures Month celebrations and recognitions! Black movement leaders coined Black Futures Month as a visionary, forward-looking spin on celebrations of Blackness in February because it is impo…

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January 31, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Nikki Haley cannot be our President.

John, Did you miss us? Because we certainly missed you. While our month-ish break was a nice breather, it's time to get back to work. Because if 2023 was considered an "off year," where we worked harder than ever, then this year…. well, let's just say we're gearing up…

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January 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM

2024, we’re protecting our own

John, today marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade – the landmark Supreme Court decision that guaranteed the right to choose and ensured that reproductive rights are protected by law. But in June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – opening the door to st…

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January 18, 2024 at 8:02 PM

2023 was one of the worst years for police violence

“Police in the US killed at least 1,232 people last year, making 2023 the deadliest year for homicides committed by law enforcement in more than a decade…” – The Guardian, January 2024 Alright, John, let's get into it. A non-profit research group called Mapping Police …

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December 26, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Learning about Kwanzaa

John, December 26th is the start of Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa was created in the 1960s by Maulana Karenga as a way of empowering Black communities in the aftermath of Watts Rebellion. It's important that we recognize Kwanzaa, as it is often overlooked in American culture. But …

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December 18, 2023 at 6:07 PM

From 1952 to now:

John, Believe it or not, on this day in 1952, Governor Talmadge of Georgia proposed the unthinkable - abolishing public schools to evade integration. He was willing to obliterate the entire education system rather than allow Black folks in the building. They'd rather sc…

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  Shalomyah Bowers, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM

I just had emergency surgery

Last month, I experienced the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my entire life. It hurt to walk, to lie down, and even to breathe. The pain increased over time, and after hours of discomfort, nausea, and fatigue, I finally called a Lyft to get to the closest hospital. (I didn’…

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December 4, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Black Lives Matter and Love Not Blood Campaign

See the message below directly from Love ❤️ Not Blood 🩸 Campaign/ Families United For Justice Co-Founder Cephus X Johnson (Uncle Bobby) and Beatrice X (Aunt Bea) X Johnson Hi John! We're reaching out to you as fellow activists and changemakers. We founded the Love Not …

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November 30, 2023 at 7:08 PM

November 2023: Blackness Can’t Be Banned

  A Note From Black Lives Matter: Welcome to the November edition of “Blackness Can’t Be Banned.”    The busy season is in full swing, but one thing’s for sure: We’re never too busy to spend time doing the necessary work to eradic…

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November 28, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You haven't missed the deadline just yet

John, The day is finally here! It's Giving Tuesday! 🎉 This month, we've been spending almost all our time rallying our people-power to raise awareness and money to give to the Oscar Grant Foundation and the Coalition for Food and Health Equity. These organizations a…

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November 22, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Rethinking Thanksgiving

This year, we want to uplift the 1 year anniversary of our partnership with Kara Roselle Smith. Kara is an Afro-Indigenous writer we are proud to have partnered with on talking about what Thanksgiving really represents. Read her piece on “Rethinking Thanksgiving” below. …

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