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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Sunny Hostin Clashes With Alyssa Farah Griffin Over January 6 and Black Lives Matter Protests

January 6 rioters’ potential financial compensation sparked a dispute over whether they can be compared to Black Lives Matter protesters.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Have no doubt: the campaign to sack Misan Harriman is part of an assault on black figures in public life | Afua Hirsch

Rightwing figures claim Muslims are the problem and decide who belongs in Britain, while media-driven campaigns target black cultural figures with calls resembling ethnic cleansing.
#wnba
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Women

WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala

WNBA growth in 2020-2023 reflects rising valuations, higher player pay, and continued activism against racial injustice.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Women

Women's sports are booming. Why now? | CBC Sports

WNBA players took a significant stand for social justice during the 2020 season, increasing the league's visibility and impact.
Women
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

WNBA Players Should Have Picketed, Not Attended, the Met Gala

WNBA growth in 2020-2023 reflects rising valuations, higher player pay, and continued activism against racial injustice.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Patrisse Cullors: Art Is Liberation

Patrisse Cullors focuses on art and community healing at the Crenshaw Dairy Mart after stepping back from BLM leadership.
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

This new immersive theatrical show partly inspired by George Floyd will debut at the Irish Arts Center this summer

Frederick Douglass' journey to Belfast in 1845 was transformative, as he found an unlikely sense of belonging there, declaring he would 'always have a home' in the city.
NYC music
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Black Nile: Indigo Garden

Kendrick Lamar's collaboration with L.A. jazz musicians sparked a transformative movement in jazz fusion, influencing sociopolitical expression and establishing L.A. as a jazz hub.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democratic Candidate Apologizes for Pro-Gun, Pro-Police Social Media Posts

Bob Brooks, a Democratic congressional candidate, apologized for past social media posts that included pro-gun sentiments and criticism of Colin Kaepernick.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
#nypd
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

Activists demand maximum sentence for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of killing Eric Duprey during a protest.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Activists urge AG Letitia James sentence for NYPD sergeant convicted of killing Bronx protester with thrown cooler | amNewYork

Activists demand maximum sentence for NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of killing Eric Duprey during a protest.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Death threat? Black Lives Matter activist says plainclothed cop threatened to kill him outside Bronx court during sergeant's murder trial amNewYork

A plainclothed officer allegedly threatened to kill Hawk Newsome outside a Bronx courthouse during the Erik Duran trial, prompting Newsome to file a complaint.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Chi Osse, Black gay NYC Council member, files for potential challenge to Hakeem Jeffries for Congress

"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," Ossé said in a statement to which was the first to report the news of his filing. "These failures are some of the many reasons why I am currently exploring a potential run for New York's 8th Congressional District."
US politics
#hawk-newsome
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NY BLM leader Hawk Newsome rants about 'black faces of oppression' as he is charged with assaulting black man

fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

BLM New York founder Hawk Newsome surrenders on Harlem felony assault charges, calls arrest political attack' | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NY BLM leader Hawk Newsome rants about 'black faces of oppression' as he is charged with assaulting black man

fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

BLM New York founder Hawk Newsome surrenders on Harlem felony assault charges, calls arrest political attack' | amNewYork

Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom, says Tim Davie

BBC journalists are prohibited from wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts or other political campaign items in the newsroom to maintain impartiality.
#racial-justice
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

In Trump's 'domestic terrorism' memo, some see blueprint for vengeance that echoes history

President Trump signed a memorandum directing federal law enforcement to focus on domestic terrorism while officials labeled protests and Black Lives Matter as left-wing violence.
fromJezebel
7 months ago

Ayo Edebiri Isn't Phased By That Viral Interview

Among the topics of conversation were how Guadagnino defines himself as a filmmaker (spoiler alert: not a provocateur despite speculation), the film's approach to depicting the impact of so-called cancel culture, and that viral interview in which an Italian journalist asserted that "the #MeToo movement and the Black Lives matter [movement] are done."
Film
#ayo-edebiri
#metoo
US politics
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
9 months ago

Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his car

Prosecutors will take no further action against a Florida sheriff's deputy after determining his actions did not constitute a crime during a traffic stop.
Film
fromVulture
9 months ago

What's Up With the Woke Teens in Eddington?

Eddington satirizes performative activism among Gen-Z teens during a pandemic and their attempts to gain relevance through social justice gestures.
fromJezebel
9 months ago

5 Years After Breonna Taylor Was Killed, Justice Still Falls Short

"Only one officer was sentenced. Hankison wasn't one of the officers who fired the killing shot, but he did blindly shoot 10 rounds into her apartment, making him liable for violating Taylor's rights with excessive force."
Black Lives Matter
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

DoJ seeks single-day sentence for officer who fired into Breonna Taylor's home

Recommended one-day jail sentence and supervision for Brett Hankison after civil rights conviction related to Breonna Taylor's death.
#racism
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Has America learned anything from the George Floyd uprisings? | Eric Morrison-Smith and David Turner III

The death of George Floyd highlighted systemic racism and the urgent need for societal transformation, not superficial gestures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Storyville: White Man Walking Review the man who marched 1,500 miles with a Black Lives Matter sign

Rob Bliss's journey reveals both the hateful responses to his activism and his quiet resilience in facing them.
#donald-trump
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

How Public Health Discredited Itself

Public health leaders who were once celebrated for their roles in combating diseases lost credibility when guidance shifted to support the Black Lives Matter protests, while still enforcing COVID restrictions.
Public health
#social-justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

How does woke start winning again? | Gaby Hinsliff

The exhibition invites visitors to witness the ongoing dialogue around protest and the impact of historical actions on current social justice movements.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Five years since Colston fell, there have been setbacks but those who demanded race equality have not gone away | Simon Woolley

"I've lost count of how many white women I've brought in, trained up, only for them to be promoted and often become my line manager..."
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

Junior's case exemplified the deep-seated issues within the justice system, depicting an endless cycle of pain for Aboriginal families seeking justice.
Black Lives Matter
#george-floyd
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Was the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye

The toppling of Colston's statue was a significant moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, yet deeper societal change remains necessary.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

George Floyd musical tribute poet warns of 'worse' racial tensions five years after the murder

Herbert Martin created a choral work inspired by George Floyd's death to convey meaningful messages during a pivotal moment in history.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Was the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye

The toppling of Colston's statue was a significant moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, yet deeper societal change remains necessary.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

George Floyd musical tribute poet warns of 'worse' racial tensions five years after the murder

Herbert Martin created a choral work inspired by George Floyd's death to convey meaningful messages during a pivotal moment in history.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
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