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The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson

The difference between being persecuted and prosecuted is highlighted through the examples of Donald Trump and DeRay McKesson. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist as His Running Mate

West, an independent candidate, chooses Black Lives Matter activist as running mate for a unique all-Black ticket.

West and Abdullah emphasize a strong commitment to racial justice, contrasting major parties. [ more ]

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'Whitestone Wolverine' sentenced to 14 years in prison for attacking Black Lives Matter demonstrators in 2020: DA - QNS.com

The 'Whitestone Wolverine' was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attacking Black Lives Matter protesters.

Frank Cavalluzzi was convicted of attempted murder and other crimes for charging at demonstrators with serrated blades and driving his SUV on the sidewalk. [ more ]

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British police officer named in Chris Kaba murder pleads not guilty

Officer Martyn Blake's anonymity lifted due to safety reassessment

Killing of Chris Kaba prompts discussions on police reform and racism [ more ]

New York Post

NYC school gives kids as young as 5 woke BLM coloring book with 'queer, trans-affirming' lessons

The elementary school in New York City is facing criticism for distributing a Black Lives Matter coloring book to young children.

The coloring book introduces BLM principles, emphasizing transgender affirmation and revolutionary politics. [ more ]

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Marketing

New research details negative consumer impacts of BLM support on major companies and brands

Companies aligned with BLM suffer negative impact from consumers

Negative impact includes declined social media activity and increased negative commentary [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Santa Cruz police arrests Black Lives Matter' mural vandal

The suspect vandalized the Black Lives Matter mural in Santa Cruz but was not considered a hate crime.

Video evidence and community assistance helped identify and arrest the suspect. [ more ]

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A gunman killed and injured protesters at a BLM march. Why did police blame the victims?

The attacker tried to provoke a stand-your-ground situation before opening fire.

False characterization of victims as aggressors contradicted by evidence from Forensic Architecture. [ more ]

New York Post

New James Brown doc reveals how he helped make black beautiful with his 'Say It Loud' anthem

James Brown's anthem 'Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud' revolutionized how African-Americans viewed themselves.

The song was a bold political statement and was considered the precursor to the Black Lives Matter movement. [ more ]

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Candace Owens Accuses Political Jews' of Fueling Anti-Semitism: Vile, Dishonest, Manipulative People'

Candace Owens criticizes America's support for Israel and accuses political Jews of creating anti-Semitism.

Owens claims that political Jews operate like Black Lives Matter, being manipulative and creating antisemitism. [ more ]

Cageside Press

Dana White Doesn't Agree with "95%" of What Sean Strickland Says, but "It's His Right to Say It"

Dana White defends Sean Strickland's right to say controversial things.

White compares Strickland's situation to Tyron Woodley's support of Black Lives Matter. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Artificial intelligence

Chats with AI shift attitudes on climate change, Black Lives Matter

Talking to AI chatbots can influence people's opinions on controversial topics like climate change and Black Lives Matter.

The study aimed to understand how GPT-3, a large language model, performs in culturally diverse conversations. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

After LA police raid home of Black Lives Matter attorney, a judge orders photographs destroyed

A judge has ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to get rid of photographs of legal documents taken during a raid on an attorney's home.

The documents are related to a lawsuit filed against the department on behalf of a Black Lives Matter activist. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lawyer in Black Lives Matter 'swatting' case demands answers after LAPD searches his home

Attorney for Black Lives Matter leader demands LAPD return or destroy attorney-client records photographed during search.

Search of attorney's home is now under internal affairs investigation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Photos: Activists vow to protest at Councilman Kevin de Leon's home until he resigns

They say they are staying until he goes.

They being activists with Black Lives Matter, who have set up a tent encampment in Eagle Rock.

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New York Post

Defund-police activist ordered to pay legal bills for BLM after claiming group owed her $10M

Black Lives Matter activist may have to pay over $700,000 in legal fees for a "frivolous" lawsuit against the national group.

She has already been ordered to pay $100,698 in legal fees, and a judge will decide whether she will have to pay an additional $600,000. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

Progressive Austin DA blasted for psychological toll on cops after dismissing 17 'political' indictments

A progressive district attorney in Austin, Texas dropped indictments against 17 police officers involved in quelling Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.

Critics argue that the move was a political smear by the prosecutor, who has been accused of launching a 'war on cops'. [ more ]

time.com

Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

The College Board released the final course framework for AP African American Studies, which includes optional topics on hot-button political issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]

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Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Students protest Pride flag ban at Massachusetts high school

A high school in Stoughton, Massachusetts was the site of a protest Tuesday night over the school's ban on what it calls "political" flags and posters in classrooms.The action was organized by Stoughton High School senior Olivia Tran, who was suspended last week for leading a student demonstration against the policy during class hours.

New York Daily News

Bishop prohibits Mass. school from calling itself Catholic for refusing to remove Pride, BLM flags

The Nativity School of Worcester in Massachusetts can no longer identify itself as Catholic for refusing to take down the Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ Pride flags, as requested by Bishop Robert McManus.

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time.com

Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Among the Protesters

Recent demonstrations in the city have been focused on the events in the Middle East, with pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place.

Many people who have participated in protests for other causes, such as Black Lives Matter, feel hesitant to speak up about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at work. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin back in same prison where he was stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been returned to prison after being stabbed by an inmate.

Chauvin's family is concerned about his safety and the facility's ability to protect him. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin charged with attempted murder

Former gang leader and one-time FBI informant John Turscak stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times in prison because of Chauvin's notoriety for killing George Floyd.

Turscak stated that he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement and the Mexican Mafia. [ more ]

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Inmate charged with stabbing George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin 22 times

Former gang member charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison

Attacker claims he wanted to invoke the Black Lives Matter movement [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

New York Post

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times by federal inmate as new details of prison attack emerge

A federal inmate has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin in prison.

The attacker claimed he would've killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't responded quickly. [ more ]

New York Post

DeSantis, Trump camp trade blows after BLM leader backs ex-president

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes Donald Trump's response to Black Lives Matter riots in 2020.

DeSantis claims he responded differently in Florida by calling up the National Guard.

Black Lives Matter leader Mark Fisher endorses Trump for the 2024 election. [ more ]

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Trump Says He's Honored' to Have Black Lives Matter's Support' After One Local Leader Endorsed Him

Former President Donald Trump expressed gratitude for the support of Black Lives Matter.

Mark Fisher, a co-founder of the organization's Rhode Island chapter, endorsed Trump on Fox & Friends.

Trump listed his achievements for Black people and criticized the Democratic Party's handling of racial issues. [ more ]

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We're Not Stupid': BLM Leader Endorses Trump, Hammers Dems For Racist Policies'

A Black Lives Matter leader voiced support for Donald Trump and criticized the Democratic Party for racist policies against the Black community.

The BLM leader highlighted Trump's prison reform policies and argued that Democrats take the Black vote for granted.

Black voters overwhelmingly supported Joe Biden in the last presidential election, but this BLM leader believes the Democratic Party has failed the Black community. [ more ]

New York Post

BLM leader endorses Trump for 2024, accuses Dems of 'racist' policies: 'We're not stupid'

A Black Lives Matter leader supports former President Trump for the 2024 race.

The leader accuses Democrats of racist policies that work against the Black community.

Trump has gained unprecedented support from Black voters in battleground states. [ more ]

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5 months ago

This film is needed now more than ever': exploring the roots of US racism

Phillis Wheatley, an African-born Black teenager sold into slavery, defied expectations by producing refined poetry in the 18th century.

Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old African American woman, became the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration.

The Netflix documentary 'Stamped from the Beginning' explores the creation and spread of anti-Black racist ideas in American society. [ more ]

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5 months ago

This film is needed now more than ever': exploring the roots of US racism

Phillis Wheatley, an African-born Black teenager sold into slavery, defied expectations by producing refined poetry in the 18th century.

Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old African American woman, became the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration.

The Netflix documentary 'Stamped from the Beginning' explores the creation and spread of anti-Black racist ideas in American society. [ more ]

HuffPost

I'm Black But Look White. Here Are The Horrible Things White People Feel Safe Telling Me.

The author recounts a conversation with a neighbor who questions the 'Black Lives Matter' sign on their lawn.

The author explains the historical struggles faced by Black people and emphasizes the importance of the movement to address inequalities. [ more ]

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I'm Black But Look White. Here Are The Horrible Things White People Feel Safe Telling Me.

The author recounts a conversation with a neighbor who questions the 'Black Lives Matter' sign on their lawn.

The author explains the historical struggles faced by Black people and emphasizes the importance of the movement to address inequalities. [ more ]

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10 months ago

Books

James Lasdun, Jessica Laser, and Leopoldine Core Recommend - The Paris Review

1. Literary criticism can be an invaluable tool for deepening our understanding of a text and the authorâs craft.

2. By engaging in conversations about literature, we can broaden our appreciation of different writing styles and genres.

3. Through reading recommendations, we can explore the work of new authors and gain insight into the creative process. [ more ]

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Books

This photography book puts Black actors in Hollywood's most iconic movie moments

Vanessa Williams recreates a scene from the 1963 historical drama Cleopatra, one of many such re-castings in the new photography book Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments.

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UK news

Labour presses Commons leader on Conservative conspiracy Comic Con' appearances

Ministers who appeared at the Conservatives' conspiracy Comic Con must explain whether they undermined Rishi Sunak's authority, Labour has said.Shadow Commons leader Thangam Debbonaire highlighted appearances by senior Cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Suella Braverman at the National Conservatism conference in Westminster this week.

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UK news

David Starkey in bizarre claim that left-wing wants to replace Holocaust with BLM

Left-wing activists are jealous of the Holocaust and want to replace it with slavery, a leading historian has said in a bizarre speech at the National Conservatism conference in London.David Starkey claimed that groups such as Black Lives Matter were attempting to destroy white culture and do exactly what was done to German culture because of Nazism and the Holocaust.

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UK news

Left-wing wants to replace Holocaust with Black Lives Matter, says David Starkey

Left-wing activists are jealous of the Holocaust and want to replace it with slavery, a leading historian has said.In a speech to the National Conservatism conference in London, David Starkey claimed that groups such as Black Lives Matter were attempting to destroy white culture and do exactly what was done to German culture because of Nazism and the Holocaust.

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SF food

A Historic Black-Owned Bayview Bar Could Get a Second Wind From a Mission District Industry Vet

A legendary Bayview bar may get a second wind thanks to a storied food and drink entrepreneur in the Mission.Sam Jordan's closed in 2019 after more than 60 years of serving the Bayview cheap drinks and good times.Now, the bar will get new life from Mission District entrepreneur Juan Rosas, owner of Taqueria Vallarta and bar El Trebol.

Queerty

Massachusetts school bans Pride flags to... um, maintain "inclusivity"

A school just outside Boston, Massachusetts, has banned classrooms from displaying Pride flags and other signs it deems political.It includes 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Thin Blue Line' flags.

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Toronto

Activists hold 'Abolitionist Pride' march to call for dismantling of police and prisons | CBC News

About 500 people marched in downtown Toronto before the Pride parade on Sunday to call for the abolition of police and the prison system in Ontario.

Los Angeles Times

Eso Won, L.A.'s beloved Black-owned bookstore, will be closing its physical shop

Eso Won Books, L.A's widely beloved Black-owned independent bookstore, will be closing its bricks-and-mortar store at the end of the year.

the Guardian

Politics is totally failing to tackle racism - instead it's sport that's leading the way | Mihir Bose

ere it comes again: what they used to call the English problem.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to speak to Chicago FOP Monday in Elmhurst

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is scheduled to speak at an invite-only event Monday in Elmhurst to members of Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police and potentially deliver some rhetorical political payback to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.The Presidents Day visit to a so-far undisclosed location in the Chicago area would represent an escalation of the feud between DeSantis and Pritzker, who has been the focus of some speculation as a potential 2024 Democratic presidential candidate if President Joe Biden does not seek to be nominated for a second term.

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Law

College Board slams Florida officials for comments on African American Studies course

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference on Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami.Marta Lavandier/AP The College Board hit back over the weekend at top Florida officials over the state's ban on a new AP African American Studies course that's being piloted in several states, while Florida's governor on Monday suggested the state could "reevaluate" its relationship with the organization.

Consequence

Music

Ron Gallo shares Origins of new track "Big Truck Energy": Exclusive

Origins is a recurring new music series where artists break down everything that inspired their latest release.Today, Ron Gallo takes a look at the BDE destroying the world on "Big Truck Energy."On his new album Foreground Music, Philadelphia's Ron Gallo takes a hypercritical, often comedic look at the various types of people who seem hellbent on keeping the rest of society down.

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Leicestershire crime commissioner settled tribunal claim after closing own ethics committee

Leicestershire's police and crime commissioner was taken to an employment tribunal by his ethics committee after they alleged he closed down the group because they had raised concerns about comments he made condemning Black Lives Matter, it has been revealed.Rupert Matthews, the Conservative PCC for Leicestershire, said after his election in 2021 that on his third day in office he banned his staff from contact with Black Lives Matter groups in an online meeting in which he criticised the UK branch of the organisation.

Portland Mercury

Portland

Good Afternoon, News: Fort Stevens Sperm Whale to Decompose, Newberg's Political Symbols Policy Is "Gone," and George Santos Was Seated on TWO House Committees

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Afternoon, Portland!Did you watch that scary new TV show where fungi are the new COVID?

Truthout

Left-wing politics

"Send Him Packing" - Wisconsin Paper Explains to Voters Why Ron Johnson Doesn't Deserve a Third Term

On Wednesday, the editorial board of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the most widely read Wisconsin-based newspaper in the state , encouraged residents to vote against Republican Senator Ron Johnson in November.

Los Angeles Times

Black Lives Matter leader accused of stealing $10 million from organization, using it as 'personal piggy bank'

The leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has been accused by former colleagues of stealing more than $10 million in donations from the organization for his own personal use, according to a lawsuit filed in court this week.

Nytimes

Girls

The Wing Shuts Down

The well-financed women's club came to represent an Instagram-friendly, for-profit feminism.Then its lofty flight crashed.

Advocate

Black As U R: A Powerful Look at Being Black & Queer in the BLM Era

Black As U R Is a Powerful Glimpse Into the Complexity of Being Black & Queer in the BLM Era

Nytimes

Sports

The N.B.A. won't schedule games on Election Day in November, in hopes of encouraging voting.

The National Basketball Association said Tuesday that it would not schedule any games on Election Day, Nov. 8, in an effort to encourage fans, players and officials to vote.

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