Black Lives Matter went international following the death of George Floyd last May, kicking off protests against police brutality across the world. Now the movement is up for a Nobel peace prize. Petter Eide, a member of the Norwegian Parliament, announced the nomination saying, “They have had a tremendous achievement in raising global awareness and consciousness about racial injustice.” … Read more »
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VICE Exclusive: Sole Witness of Breonna Taylor Drug Raid Changed Story
The only witness who heard cops announce themselves in Breonna Taylor raid changed is reported to have changed his story, according to and exclusive story from the website VICE. According, VICE, which obtained documents and audio, “The witness identified as Aarin Sarpee was picking up his daughter from a unit above Taylor’s when the raid… Read more »
Opal Tometi, Co-founder Of Black Lives Matter: ‘I Do This Because We Deserve To Live’
Opal Tometi, Co-founder Of Black Lives Matter: ‘I Do This Because We Deserve To Live’ Opal Tometi was featured in a recent Guardian article where she explained how she became one of the founders of Black Lives Matter and how childhood shaped her into the activist she is today. Tometi came from a Nigerian family,… Read more »
Jacob Blake’s Inspiring Words: ‘There’s lots more life to live’
#JacobBlake who was left paralyzed from the waist down after 4 of 7 shots fired by a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer landed in his back. He says that he’s in constant pain, but that “there is still a lot more of life to live.” #JacobBlake released this powerful video message from his hospital bed today, reminding… Read more »
Mayor Rescinds $2,500 Police Bill Issued to Teen Over Black Lives Matter Protest
The mayor of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey issued an 18 year old a bill for $2,500 for a Black Lives Matter protest held in July. The young lady secured the necessary paperwork for the protest. It was attended by about 30 people and held next to a police station. She was later issued a bill… Read more »
NFL: Players Can Wear Helmet Decals With Social Justice Messages
NFL players can honor victims of police brutality on their helmets this season. The league says a player can either put a person’s name or one of four “preferred phrases”: Stop Hate, It Takes All Of Us, End Racism, or Black Lives Matter.” The NFL is following in the footsteps of NBA players who have worn social… Read more »