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Our History
In 2013, three radical Black organizers — Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created a Black-centered political-movement-building project…
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Here’s to Celebrating Black Futures Month 2024!!
Join us in commemorating Black Futures Month, a visionary and forward-looking initiative inspired by Black movement leaders. This February, we’re…
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2023 Was One of the Worst Years for Police Violence
A non-profit research group called Mapping Police Violence recently released their updated database for 2023. And while the data is…
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2023 Was One of the Worst Years for Police Violence
A non-profit research group called Mapping Police Violence recently released their updated database for 2023. And while the data is…
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Black Lives Matter Endorses and Helps Create the Ceasefire Now Legislation
Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), André Carson (IN-07), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), alongside…
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Black Lives Matter Announces Support for The People’s Response Act
Last week, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), along with Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), families impacted…
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Ahead of 10 Year Anniversary, Black Lives Matter Releases New “Defund The Police” Ad and Announces Proclamation for New National Day
These announcements are part of a week-long 10-year anniversary campaign called “Defund The Police Week.” Washington, D.C. — Today, the…
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Roe v. Wade Can Infuriate Us But It Will Not Stop Our Movement
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24th, 2022, opening the door to statewide bans and subsequent rulings…