After threats from Republicans to cut transportation funding for D.C., the Black Lives Matter Plaza will be renamed. The plaza is a public space directly in front of the White House that was created in 2020 after protesters called for justice in response to the murder of George Floyd. In an act of solidarity, the […]
Tomorrow marks Black Lives Matter Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the ongoing fight for racial justice, equality and the end of police brutality. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement was founded in 2013 by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi in response to the acquittal of Travyon Martin’s killer. The hashtag #BlackLivesMatter quickly […]
Many people don’t feel like there’s much to celebrate this year especially when it comes to America! How can we celebrate the life of a Country that doesn’t celebrate black lives? There has been numerous people and activist that have called for change and a lack of celebration on this 4th with a #BlackOutDay. #BlackOutDay […]
The conspiracy theories have already started to fly on social media as racial tensions rise over the deaths of two unarmed Black men, Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, followed by the deadly ambush of five Dallas, Texas police officers, who were allegedly shot by a lone Black man. The loss of life on both sides […]
Activist Deray McKesson, one of the most prominent voices in the Black Lives Matter movement, was arrested around 11:15 p.m. late Saturday evening while protesting