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October 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Criminalizing Black and brown bodies is not the answer

We’re not going to let this continue. John, Governor Newsom has ordered California state agencies to remove groups of houseless people on state land. This decision comes directly from a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces—a…

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October 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM

We’re talking about education

The newest episode of “What Matters” is out! Hey John, it’s Arial, and in case you forgot, I’m one of the hosts of “What Matters,” the Black Lives Matter podcast! I hope you’ve been following along with us as we’ve dropped new episodes. So far, we’ve had discussions on Black j…

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October 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM

We are NOT higher risks

John, we really need to talk about credit scores. The truth is that America’s credit score reporting system has a problem. It’s controlled by 3 profit-driven companies — Experian, Transunion, and Equifax — that collect financial data on over 200 million Americans without the…

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October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM

From the Black Metropolis to the Great Migration

John, another episode of our new podcast, “What Matters!” is out now and ready for you to enjoy. If you missed our first episode, be sure to go check it out! LISTEN NOW Our second episode is titled Black Jobs & Economics. With our guests, we dive into the disparitie…

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October 14, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Our first podcast episode is dropping, listen now 🎤

Our first episode just dropped today. The first episode of “What Matters!” our new podcast just dropped, John. Although it’s only our first, it is one of our most important. Make sure to give it a listen now! LISTEN NOW Our first episode is called We Keep Us Safe. In i…

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  Arial Robinson, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 7:43 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Be the first to listen to the NEW BLM podcast

Our podcast will center on the challenges we face and explore visionary solutions grounded in love for our people. John, I have some exciting news! My name is Arial Robinson, and I’m the host of the upcoming Black Lives Matter podcast, “What Matters!” ✨ To be one of the ver…

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October 9, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Sign our Letter: Demand that Ron DeSantis protect incarcerated folks in Florida

John, Hurricane Milton is set to hit Florida today, and Ron DeSantis has not lifted a finger to ensure the protection of ALL incarcerated folks in jails or prisons in dangerous areas that the storm is hitting. Right now, a few facilities have already been evacuated and relocat…

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October 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Marcellus Williams

Marcellus Williams was murdered under the cover of the law. John, in 2024, the legacy of lynching endures, with Black people still being killed under the cover of law. Despite thousands of people advocating and contacting Governor Parson and the new DNA evidence that showed th…

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September 26, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Black liberation is our main concern

We’re still fighting for Black liberation and your support goes a long way. Hey John, We want to thank you for your ongoing support and for deciding to be a part of the Black Lives Matter family, whether you just joined or have been rocking with us for a minute. It means mo…

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September 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM

HBCU Week

This week was an important reminder of just how critical our work to uplift and support HBCUs is. John, Last week, the 2024 Annual National HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet,” took plac…

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September 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM

URGENT: We only have until 6 pm CT today

Please take action now, this is urgent. John, this can’t wait. Marcellus Williams has been serving time in prison since 2001 when he was convicted of murder. However, new DNA evidence has shown that there was contamination of key evidence that led to this ruling, clearly prov…

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  Team Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM

We don’t take this lightly

We’re eternally grateful for your grassroots support. First thing's first, John: Thank you for your continued support—it means the world. We *truly* could not do what we do without everyday people like you supporting us in the fight for Black liberation. That’s why we don’t …

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September 19, 2024 at 8:53 PM

$2.90

This is beyond disturbing. John, this past Sunday, NYPD officers fired into a crowded and busy subway station as they pursued a suspected fare-evader. This resulted in injuries to various parties: the alleged fare-evader, one of their own NYPD officers, and two bystanders. O…

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September 18, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Let’s talk about reparations ➡️

Together, we can get the reparations that the millions of Black people in this country have long deserved. John, today we’re coming to you with a longer email about reparations. What are reparations, really, and why are they so important? It can be easy to forget the essenc…

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September 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM

These texts say everything

This is how the NYPD viewed us as we protested. This is disturbing but unsurprising, John. A new Gothamist article reports on disgusting texts between New York Police Department (NYPD) officers about a Black Lives Matter protest: “Newly unveiled text messages show NYPD offic…

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September 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Sustained effort

Consistent fundraising is one of our greatest tools. John, in a second we’re going to ask you to commit to a monthly recurring donation. Here’s why: ➡️ As you probably already know, we’re in the middle of an important election year and working hard to ensure Black liberatio…

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  Cicley Gay, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival

Hey John, it’s Cicley! 🙂 Last month, I had the honor of attending the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival. Take a look: I was honored to participate in multiple events, including meetings and town halls with Black leaders from around the world, film screenings…

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September 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Did you catch us at Invest Fest?

John, Last week, we were proud to have our own events hosted at Invest Fest, an opportunity to learn and promote how to succeed in the financial and business world. Former chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, sister Elaine Brown, and BLM Board member D’Zhane Parker discusse…

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September 2, 2024 at 2:34 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 year out o…

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August 31, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Share your favorite Black business with us!

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 Black bu…

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August 30, 2024 at 7:32 PM

We have to fight the anti-Black prejudice against Breonna Taylor’s case

John, Breonna Taylor should still be with us today. But in the past four years since her murder at the hands of police in Louisville, Kentucky, there has been nothing but a systemic pattern of anti-Black prejudice in this case. This week, a federal judge not only threw out ma…

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August 27, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Taking a look back

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August 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Celebrate resilience and joy with our new collection →

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August 21, 2024 at 6:05 PM

We need your voice

Tell the Presidential Candidates—they must earn our votes. John, Every election year that rolls around politicians up and down the ballot start making promises—many of them empty—to court Black folks’ votes. It’s especially bad when it’s a presidential election year, and it’…

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  Elaine Brown · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 10:17 PM

The Black Panther

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters, Let us remember that the struggle for the freedom of Black and all other oppressed people must continue. A Luta Continua! We who believe in freedom cannot rest…until we’re free. As the former Chairman of the Black Panther Party, I still…

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August 13, 2024 at 10:10 PM

This is a demand, not an ask

Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present. John, it’s time to celebrate Black August. Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present — many of whom were killed by the state, imprisoned for de…

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August 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Jack Campbell hired Sonya Massey’s killer

Sonya Massey had more than one killer. John, Why are so many classrooms, so many community centers, and so many towns missing resources to uplift one another while police departments use their funds to terrorize communities? Because our taxes are being used to kill us.…

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  Cicley Gay, Black Lives Matter · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM

My radio interview

This is my lived experience since taking over as chair at Black Lives Matter. John, In 2022, I became Board Chairwoman of Black Lives Matter, and since then, I’ve done everything in my power to make strides in transparency and accountability for the organization. For e…

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August 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate

Harris-Walz ticket that their platform must genuinely address the needs of Black communities and earn our support. John, Vice President Harris just announced her running mate is Governor Tim Walz from Minnesota. Here’s what we have to say about this announcement: Ou…

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August 5, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Honoring Black Resistance this month and every month

Black August honors Black freedom fighters and organizers from the past and present. John, the Summer is flying by, and we’re officially in August. That means it’s time to celebrate Black August. The significance of Black August to all Black people runs deep. Black …

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August 2, 2024 at 6:24 PM

The Supreme Court must be stopped

The Supreme Court’s unchecked power must come to an end. John, our democracy is on the line. President Biden’s proposal to add term limits to the Supreme Court is a step in the right direction. However, light reform with a code of ethics and term limits is too little …

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August 1, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Surprise surprise, Trump is making racist comments 🙄

Trump questioning Kamala’s racial background is disgusting and shows just how much he wants to divide us. John, Black Lives Matter is a non-partisan, non-profit organization focused on Black liberation. Sometimes, we have to call folks in. Other times, we have to call …

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July 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Heartbroken

We are tired of our loved ones being stolen from us. John, the image above is the open letter that we have written to Sonya Massey’s father. Our hearts break with him, and as a part of our community, we know yours is breaking too. Besides just feeling sadness and he…

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July 24, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Our statement on Kamala Harris securing enough delegates to become the Democratic Party nominee

John, we hope you’ll read this entire email — it’s important. Last night, we chose to do a hard thing: although we recognize that many in our community are joyful and celebrating the prospect of Kamala’s historic candidacy and path to the nomination (we see you and lo…

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July 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Democrats need to focus

John, By now, you’ve probably heard: President Biden has decided to step out of the 2024 race. While Joe Biden wasn’t our preferred candidate, we cannot ignore the troubling actions of the Democratic Party. Forcing a duly elected candidate out of the race and attemp…

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July 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM

The New BLM brand is here!

John, Over the past few years, we've been on an incredible journey of listening, learning, and envisioning alongside all of you. Now, we're thrilled to finally unveil our evolution. This marks the beginning of our new shared approach to Black liberation and abolition.…

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July 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM

JD Vance is no friend to Black women

We will keep this short and simple. John, do you know JD Vance? He’s Trump's new VP, and we're not thrilled. There's an overload of confusing content on JD Vance, so we will keep this short and simple. JD Vance: Has zero respect for women's autonomy and priva…

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July 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Radically reimagining what BLM looks like

We’re excited to share the next evolution of Black Lives Matter with you. John, Black Lives Matter has always been centered in community—because revolutions embrace community. Our new visual identity is centered around the joy in that community. There is so much dar…

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July 12, 2024 at 6:25 PM

What should Joe do?

Have you been following the news on about the Biden Harris 2024 campaign, John? It's been a loooot. So we're doing a vibe check — how are you feeling? What do you think Biden should do? What should Joe do? Select your response: Stay in the race Step aside for V…

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July 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM

One question

Protecting Black boy joy is an essential part of our mission Quick question, John. Do you believe… …all student loan debt should be canceled? YES! There are already so many barriers to higher education for Black students across the country. No one should be strug…

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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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