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  • A Black man wearing a t-shirt that says "Ferguson is everywhere" protests at night.

    Message From the Ferguson Grassroots, 5 Years After Michael Brown's Death

    Five years after the Michael Brown Rebellion, key activists and organizers weigh in on the impact of their local movement. 

    As told to Bakari Kitwana Aug 9, 2019 6:51PM EDT
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    Black Dallas Cop Sues Black Lives Matter, Obama for 'Igniting a Race War'

    From the lawsuit: “The defendants, if not legally reined in, are allegedly responsible, along with others, for igniting a race war that will ultimately totally destroy the freedoms that our founding fathers bequeathed to us.”

    Kenrya Rankin Sep 19, 2016 2:53PM EDT
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    Black Stars Unite Against Police Violence Via #SomedayIsToday PSAs

    Rutina Wesley, Boris Kodjoe and other Hollywood figures feature in the Campaign Zero-supported PSAs.

    Sameer Rao Aug 5, 2016 12:38PM EDT

    M.I.A. Responds to Criticism of Her #BlackLivesMatter Comments

    The provocative artist created controversy when she criticized Beyoncé’s apparent silence on Islamophobia.

    Sameer Rao Apr 22, 2016 12:09PM EDT

    READ: Jelani Cobb on the History—and Future—of Black Lives Matter

    Cobb’s latest piece for The New Yorker examines how the movement differs from those of the past and how its decentralized leadership style could impact its chances of success.

    Kenrya Rankin Mar 11, 2016 12:14PM EST

    Black Activists Meet With Senior White House Officials

    Activists representing Campaign Zero and Black Lives Matter-affiliated organizations met with Valerie Jarrett, Roy Austin and other senior White House officials on Wednesday. 

    Sameer Rao Sep 18, 2015 4:17PM EDT
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