Black Lives Matter
Resolution responding to the election of Donald Trump
December 6, 2016On November 15, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 484-16, “Resolution responding to the election of Donald Trump and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to the values of inclusivity, respect, and dignity.” The People’s World is...
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“Your voice is your vote”: DNC Black Caucus defends Black Lives Matter, Voting Rights Act
July 28, 2016Healthcare, unemployment, student loans, and affordable housing affect communities of color. "We can't afford to sit it out. "
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Activists turn Chicago police torture site at Homan Square into Freedom Square
July 27, 2016The occupation is one of several national protests currently being led by African-American-led organizations.
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Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
July 27, 2016"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
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Democratic National Convention delegates chant “Black lives matter”
July 27, 2016"When a young black life is cut short, it's a personal loss, but it's also a loss that diminishes all of us."
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