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Political pundits say city leaders and the feds are becoming increasingly audacious in their efforts to neutralize the Black Lives Matter movement. Examples include sending in federal cops to cities like Portland and Seattle and snatching up and throwing protesters into unmarked vans. A potential danger is allowing racist White militia members to bring loaded…

Activist and attorney Ifeoma Ike says it is very important for demonstrators to know what they are fighting for. Also, she says don’t just offer monetary support, know and understand why you are supporting the fight.

In a timely gesture that most would appreciate as the world continues to spin out of control, 2 Chainz dropped a visual to accompany his lively track, “Devil Just Trying To Be Seen,” on Monday, July 7. A powerful expression of Black song, featuring one of his standout T.R.U. artist’s Skooly, the College Park native…

Three of the Aurora, Colorado, police officers who mocked the chokehold death of Elijah McClain have been terminated. Interim Police Chief Vanessa Wilson did not take long after the internal investigation to fire Erica Marrero and Kyle Dittrich for taking a photo in front of the makeshift memorial for McClain. The officers claimed they took…

The Detroit Police Department is facing backlash after an officer plowed through a group of protesters. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2020, near Patton Park in Detroit, according to the Detroit Free Press. After beginning in the afternoon, the protest against racial injustice was initially peaceful until the sun set and an officer…

A Black woman was reportedly a victim of a hate crime in Madison, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on June 25 in an area close to a protest near the state Capitol, according to the Associated Press. Althea Bernstein was driving near the state Capitol with her window rolled down when she stopped at a red…

Introverts protest the same way we do anything in life — with substance, with analysis and with reflection. Black introverts feel deeply about what’s happening in the world today but must know ourselves well enough to choose our lane of comfort or create a new one. What that means is we must use our voices…

After weeks of media coverage about rioters and looters who hijacked protests following George Floyd’s death, Washington D.C. held its breath as Juneteenth marches wound up their springs on Friday. No one needed to worry. It was festive, not angry. People sold T-shirts. One woman led hundreds down Pennsylvania Avenue while belting Beyoncé’s “Freedom” anthem…

A valiant and vibrant voice in the fight for justice has been silenced. Florida protester Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, who had become prominent in the local insurrection against police brutality and other injustices, has been found dead after she tweeted about being sexually assaulted. The bodies of Salau, 19, and a 75-year-old woman, Victoria “Vicki” Sims,…

Protest songs have always been an important aspect of the movement for social justice. Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready,” Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” Public Enemy’s “Fight The Power,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright,” are a few protest songs that have inspired movements. Following the death of George Floyd, who died after former Minneapolis police officer…

Isabella Jackson is the granddaughter of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, and she is following in her grandfather’s footsteps while fighting for change. Jackson, 21, is a junior at Spelman College who has been attending the protests following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Rolling out spoke with Jackson about her experience…

Kimberly Jones had had enough. So, while in the midst of the uprising in Atlanta sparked by the death of George Floyd, Jones took a moment to break down the history of racism in America. During a three-minute speech, filmed on the streets of the city, Jones described how institutional racism has prevented Blacks from…

A Black store owner endured police brutality after calling the police for help. Police recently released portions of a surveillance video that showed the arrest of Kevin Penn, owner of Star Spirits & Beverages in Decatur, Alabama. On March 15, someone reportedly attempted to rob Penn’s store, according to Advance Local. Penn was able to…

On Friday, June 5, 2020, D.C. residents woke up to the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER” painted on the street leading up to the White House. The bold yellow words could be seen via satellite and captured the attention of people across the country and around the world. The mural was commissioned by Washington, D.C., Mayor…

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In a lengthy statement from Commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFL now embraces the idea of its players peacefully protesting against police brutality. As the sports community watched and waited in sheer amazement, he did not, however, mention the player — Colin Kaepernick — who initiated these protests and an impending movement that has now stretched…

With protests continuing throughout our country in support of racial equality and against police brutality, it can be difficult to determine which form of action yto take. With a global health pandemic still ravaging our community, many people can’t risk being on the front lines because of underlying health conditions or due to their responsibility…

As protests across the nation continue to bring attention to George Floyd‘s death and racial injustices, some individuals who are opposed to the message of Black Lives Matter have decided to show force. In Crown Point, Indiana, peaceful protesters were met by several armed White men who carried automatic rifles, according to a video posted on social…

Beyoncé has urged people to stay “aligned and focused” in their battle for “real justice.” The “Formation” singer has encouraged activists who turned out for anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd — who passed away when a police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes — to keep pressing on for their…

NFL quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, ruffled several feathers when he insisted professional football players should not kneel this upcoming season. The all-pro maintained what many are calling a position of privilege because he suggested his ancestors’ commitment to the United States somehow trumps the right to fight to end systemic racism.…

John Boyega broke down in tears as he explained “how painful” it is to be told his “race means nothing” during a protest in London over the death of George Floyd. The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker star joined protestors at Hyde Park in London on Wednesday (06.03.20) as part of the Black Lives…