Truthout
Black Lives Matter
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How Ferguson and #BlackLivesMatter Taught Us Not to Look Away
Today #BlackLivesMatter is part of an ongoing global transformation of visual activism.
Socialist Faces in High Places: Syriza’s Fall From Grace and the Elusive Electoral Road
Syriza's recent fall from grace serves as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promise of the electoral road to socialism.
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A Bold and Brilliant New Moment in the Struggle for Black Liberation
“This convening was not only historic; it was right on time. We needed this as a people,” writes Lamont Lilly.
Opal Tometi on Building a Transnational Movement for Black Lives
Black Lives Matter cofounder Opal Tometi discusses building connections between movements, in the US and internationally.
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A “Living” Genocidal Death and Stench to the World
A stench of removal by an archaic white frontier still exists today, emanating out of a Mississippi jail cell.
Music’s Role in the Movement for Black Lives: An Interview With Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper helps restore Black culture to its original, intentional, political power.
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Sandra Bland Was Killed for Standing Up to State Power
We interrupt our summer break to #SayHerName and to honor #SandraBland.
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We Gon’ Be Alright: Black Love, Black Resistance and Black Liberation
At this month's convening of the Movement for Black Lives in Cleveland, we experienced the power of Black people coming together.
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Refusing to Comply With Structural Racism: From Emmett Till to Sandra Bland
Like those before her, Sandra took conscious risks in the demand for dignity and respect, and she paid with her life.
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Say Her Name: Protesters in Chicago Demand Justice for Sandra Bland
“I don't care about the CSI version of how [Sandra Bland] died,” said organizer Mariame Kaba. “The system killed her. The rest is superfluous.”