From Alicia Garza to Annie Leonard, nine organizers share their hopes for the new year. By Beverly Bell, YES! Magazine — Across the globe, 2017 brought us to new lows. Yet, even as crisis after crisis shook us to the ground, they also inspired many to rise up and take to the streets and other venues of popular power. Donald Trump as president awakened millions, sparked new cross-sectoral coalitions, and galvanized people to creative and effective action.
Asha Bandale and Patrisse Khan-Cullors will be in conversation with Rashad Robinson at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with Greenlight Books on Jan. 15 to discuss “When They Call You…
From one of the co-founders of Black Lives Matter, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, who helped turn a hashtag into global movement, comes a poetic memoir and reflection on humanity co-authored with award-winning author, journalist and activist, Asha Bandele. Necessary and timely, When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir…
In 2016, Hopkins students and community members participated in a Black Lives Matter demonstration. By Peter Ji — Associate Professor of Philosophy Chris Lebron spoke about his latest book The…
By Patrisse Cullors and Rodney Diverlus — Of the many remarkable moments on our Australian trip so far, there’s one that stands out. On Tuesday night, we visited the Redfern community centre to meet with local Indigenous people and hear their stories. After playing the didgeridoo, Nathan Scott stood up, opened up his notebook and read out his father’s story. He was only six months old when his father Douglas…
Video Description: Ahead of receiving the Sydney Peace prize, founder of Black Lives Matter Global Network Patrisse Cullors, and Canadian lead organizer Rodney Diverlus traveled to Mildura in Victoria to…
The movement has stimulated a renewed anti-racist consciousness and provided an alternative politics. By Sadhvi Dar — Something is changing for students of color in British universities. They are talking about race in the classroom, using Black Lives Matter as an example, and a political strategy, for engaging a renewed young anti-racist British consciousness. This awakening has not been sudden, nor has it been incisive, but it is beginning to be felt, sensed, and articulated in ways that seemed impossible only a few years ago.
By Shanelle Matthews Last year’s presidential campaign trail banter was not unlike that of election year’s past, in that it was full of nasty, backhanded, gender-based undercuts aimed at delegitimizing…
The following article contains graphic images of lynching. By Carol Anderson It was well after the Civil Rights Movement. Decades, even. Yet, the bodies of black people continued to pile up—the…
Earlier this year, activists launched a campaign called Freedom Cities to protect and uplift all people of color. (And, no, it doesn’t include more police.) By Zenobia Jeffries, Yes! Magazine…
Has Black Lives Matter Sold Out to Capitalism?, New York City and State Legislative Policy Update – Vantage Point Radio Show hosted by Dr. Ron Daniels with guests Dr. Melina Abdullah…
Vantage Point Radio Show hosted by Dr. Ron Daniels with guests Maurice Carney, Monique Swift, Rev. Waltrina Middleton and Julius Garvey