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Lives Are at Stake: A Formal Alliance Between Black Lives Matter and Reproductive Justice
Anti-abortion proponents have attempted to co-opt language from the movement for Black lives.
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As the Movement for Black Lives Shifts to Policy, Several Options Emerge
DeRay McKesson's entering Baltimore's mayoral race is as much a part of the movement for Black lives as those taking to the streets in Ferguson, Baltimore and elsewhere.
Why Are Black Girls and Women Dying in Police Custody?
Gynna McMillen, 16, is one of a growing number of Black women and girls who have died in police custody.
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From Civil Rights to Human Rights, Black Community Control Now
A United Nations Working Group preliminary report on human rights violations against Black Americans advocates Black community control of police.
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Black Lives Matter Interrupts Business as Usual
The “target” of the movement is not one or two officials or government agencies. The issue is about all of society.
Rhythms of Resistance: Singer Behind Anti-Racist Anthem Discusses Role of Art in Activism
Artist and activist Taina Asili discusses the power of art to change narratives and her new music video, an anti-racist anthem.
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My Dream for 2016: Creating Social Transformation Through Building Deeper Relationships
A community organizer offers some ideas on how to build stronger relationships in order to sustain social movements in 2016.
Why Fair Job Scheduling for Low-Wage Workers Is a Racial Justice Issue
Neighborhoods Organizing for Change is leading the fight for fair scheduling in Minneapolis by being committed to racial justice.
Gangbusters: How the Upsurge in Anti-Gang Tactics Will Hurt Communities of Color
Are gang raids and so-called “community” policing efforts really decreasing violence in US cities?
Rights Lab: Can the Government Spy on My Phone?
Who are Stingrays used on - and is it legal?