#BlackoutBlackFriday

Ieshia Evans. Black woman in grey dress stands in front of two police officers in black gear on grey pavement near line of police officers in black gear in front of green tree and strip of grass and grey sky
Sameer Rao  Nov 21, 2018 12:15PM EST

#BlackoutBlackFriday Returns to Uplift Economic Resistance and Black Art

Blackout for Human Rights on the day of action: “The U.S. economy depends on our shopping, especially during the holiday season. But the lives of our brothers and sisters are worth more than the dollars we can save on holiday gifts.”
White text over image of Black people in multicolored clothing near open flame on grey street in front of black sky
Sameer Rao  Nov 22, 2017 4:42PM EST

#BlackoutBlackFriday Campaign Returns for Another Year of Retail Boycotts, Free Events

The fourth annual action combines economic boycotts with free screenings of “Whose Streets?” in New York City and Oakland.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 23, 2016 3:08PM EST

3 Ways You Can Boycott on Black Friday

Will you flex your economic muscle for the greater good?
Black man with fist up holding child
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 22, 2016 4:24PM EST

Blackout For Human Rights Hosts Black Friday Boycott, Events

#BlackOutBlackFriday will be supported by movie screenings and panel discussions in three cities.
Aura Bogado  Dec 30, 2014 7:00AM EST

19 Photos From 2014 That Prove 'Post-Racial' America Doesn't Exist

It’s been a long year full of despair–but there’s also been plenty of hope!
Jamilah King  Dec 5, 2014 10:50AM EST

Black Hollywood Speaks Out About Police Violence

Actors, activists and the religious community are coming together to bring attention to the extrajudicial killings of black men.