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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.”
Confederate Deserters: The Rebels You Rarely Hear About
Those who romanticize the Confederacy can learn valuable lessons from the legacy of rebel deserters.
A Young Black Man Talks to His Mom About the Traffic Stop That Almost Killed Him
Alex Landau was raised by adoptive white parents, who believed skin color didn't matter.
Black Lives Matter Convergence Ends With Police Pepper-Spraying Teen
More than 1,000 Black Lives Matter supporters converged in Cleveland.
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Blackness Without Borders: Global Caribbean Solidarity for Haitians
We have to be intentional about the way that we use our influence to impact countries in the global south.
Rev. Sekou on Today’s Civil Rights Leaders: “I Take My Orders From Queer Women“
A leading activist pastor speaks about the emerging face of Civil Rights leadership.
#BlackLivesMatter Cofounders Speak Out on Sandra Bland
A Movement for Black Lives Convening is set to take place this weekend in Cleveland.
Sandra Bland’s Sister Responds to Suicide Allegations
Law enforcement officials have concluded that the cause of Sandra Bland's death in custody was suicide.
Protests Demand Justice for Sandra Bland and Kindra Chapman, Black Women Found Dead in Jail
In Texas, new information has emerged about the arrest of Sandra Bland.