In Response to the State of the Union
George Orwell once said that the future is a boot stomping on a human face forever. What we forget is that the man wearing the boot will be telling you to like it. He will be telling you…
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THE SUPER BOWL IS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND BLM MINNEAPOLIS IS READY FOR ACTION
BLM Minneapolis is gearing up for a week of action this week as the Super Bowl LII comes to town. They are demanding transparency from the local government, so that folks can know where their tax dollar is…
#TrumpShutDown is Indicative of the Republican Party’s Inability to Govern Ethically and Responsibly
The #TrumpShutDown does not merely demonstrate that our system is broken. Since we all know that Republicans control the presidency, Senate, and House, it also reveals that the rise of extremism on the right has left the Republican…
Black Lives Matter Toronto Travels to the Lacolle Border to Support Haitian Migrants
This weekend, a small group of four people travelled to the Lacolle border crossing with the sole purpose of providing Haitian migrants with legal support. Since the Trump administration announced it would be rescinding Temporary Protected Status (TPS),…
“When they call you a Terrorist” Book tour dates
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors & asha bandele’s book “When They Call You a Terrorist” comes out on January 16th! The book is currently available for pre-order here. They have also announced their tour dates! Find a…
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Mourns the Death of Erica Garner
We are saddened and enraged by the death of Erica Garner yesterday morning. Her father, Eric Garner, was murdered at the hands of the New York Police Department on July 17, 2014 as he cried out over and…
Make this Christmas a Black Xmas
This season we are calling for a boycott of White capitalism and #BuildBlackCommunity. This means no spending with White corporations 11/24/2017-1/1/2018! They are encouraging everyone to #CurbYourConsumerism for the holidays. Instead of buying, consider donating to Black organizations in the names…
WHEN THEY CALL YOU A TERRORIST by PATRISSE KHAN-CULLORS AND ASHA BANDELE
Her story is our story. #BlackLivesMattermemoir Black Lives Matter Co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele have written a book entitled When They Call You a Terrorist, the book is available for pre-order now here! It will be in stores in the…
BLACK TO BRAZIL: M4BL ORGANIZER DELEGATION
During the month of November, Juntos, a Brazilian youth led political organization will be celebrating Dia da Consciência Negra — Day of Black Consciousness by hosting conferences and actions across the country. As part of a growing relationship…
THE PROVOCATEURS: A MASTER SERIES
The Provocateurs is a creative video series produced by Black Lives Matter Art +Culture. The series features established artists and creatives from all fields who create within a politically radical framework. Artists will give 12 min TED- style…