Black Lives Matter

Social movement originating in the United States

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Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against black people. The broader movement and its related organizations typically advocate against police violence towards black people as well as for various other policy changes considered to be related to black liberation.

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'I'm the least racist person in this room': Trump U.S. President Donald Trump, pressed on the issue of Black Lives Matter at the final presidential debate Thursday said, "I'm the least racist person in this room." Democratic presidential nominee Joe.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:04Published 3 days ago

Lizzo is hopeful for racial justice Lizzo is “hopeful” that change will come out of the Black Lives Matter movement. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

The 1960s meet 2020 in Sorkin's 'Chicago 7' film It may be set in the late 1960s but “The Trial of the Chicago 7", with its themes of protest, civil rights and police brutality, has much to say about America today. Lisa Bernhard has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:07Published on September 30, 2020

Black Lives Matter: Tampa donates hundreds of backpacks, school supplies to kids Black Lives Matter: Tampa is giving back to the community in a big way. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 00:55Published on September 18, 2020

100 days since Portland uprising, more U.S. unrest [NFA] Protesters in Portland threw rocks and fire bombs at police who in turn made over 50 arrests and used tear gas on Saturday night on the 100th day of demonstrations in the Oregon city against.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:56Published on September 6, 2020

Black Lives Matter protest in Pasco County Black Lives Matter protest in Pasco County Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:44Published on September 5, 2020

Video shows car driving into BLM protesters in NYC A car drove aggressively through a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in Times Square in New York City on Thursday night (September 4). Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:37Published on September 4, 2020

Demi Lovato reflects on becoming better advocate for Black Lives Matter movement Demi Lovato has written an open letter about becoming a better advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on September 2, 2020

Darren Randolph: The anti-racism message still hasn’t sunk in Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph has backed athletes throwingtheir weight behind the Black Lives Matter campaign. NBA play-off fixtures inthe United States were postponed last week as.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published on August 31, 2020

Million Person March protest against systemic racism Interview with Anthony Spencer a protest organiser as demonstrators gather atNotting Hill gate for the 'Million People March' against systemic racism,before marching to Hyde Park. The purpose of the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:03Published on August 30, 2020

Anti-racism demonstrators march in Kenosha [NFA] About 1,000 people joined a mile-long march in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon, chanting "Black Lives Matter" and "No Justice, No Peace" as National Guard units stood by to prevent a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:54Published on August 30, 2020

Democrats Terrified Of Kenosha The protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin have thrown a wrench into the 2020 Presidential race. The issue of racism has ignited a powder keg in the middle of al already volatile election year. Black Lives.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 01:09Published on August 29, 2020

Thousands march for racial equality in Washington Thousands of people took part in a march in Washington on Friday to denounce racism, on the anniversary of the march in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his historic "I Have a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published on August 28, 2020

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Maryland man arrested, accused of shooting at truck of Trump supporters who honked at him Neal Houk and his son, Bradley Lang said Douglas Kuhn was putting up a Black Lives Matter sign when they honked at him. USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago

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Man accused of answering pro-Trump neighbors' honk with a gunshot Maryland man was posting a BLM sign when a pickup truck carrying a Trump billboard honked, and he allegedly fired a 12-guage shotgun round. CBS News - Published 6 days ago
Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza on her new book "The Purpose of Power" Activist and principal of "Black Futures Lab" Alicia Garza joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her new book, "The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart." In it, she discusses the.. CBS News - Published 6 days ago
Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter The Oakland-based activist who coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter," after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, says social movements are built not by hashtags, but by.. CBS News - Published 1 week ago

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25 years ago, Black men united in their pain – and power. This is what the Million Man March meant to participants. The Million Man March filled the National Mall in 1995. Amid Black Lives Matter protests over racial injustice, Black men reflect on what it meant. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Protester Shot and Killed at Denver Rally, Security Guard Arrested A protester was killed by a security guard Saturday and now the guard has been arrested. It went down in Denver, where there were 2 rallies going on at the same time ... a patriots rally and a Black.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago	Trump Supporter Throws Punches at Black Lives Matter Protesters A Trump supporter went insane on a group of Black Lives Matter protesters ... throwing punches and knocking over tables. It went down Saturday in Bakersfield ... cops were called to break up a violent.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Asian Americans find common ground with Black Lives Matter A new generation of Asian Americans has found common ground with Black Lives Matter and the shared experience of discrimination. Nancy Chen reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.” CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago	Donald Trump Rips 'Nasty' LeBron James, 'He's a Hater' Donald Trump just WENT OFF on Lebron James -- blasting him as a "nasty" person and a "hater" who's ruining pro basketball. It was all part of an anti-Black Lives Matter tirade during an appearance.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Jon Bon Jovi on "2020" album, new song about Black Lives Matter movement, and family Grammy award-winning band Bon Jovi recently released its highly anticipated new album. Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi discusses how the pandemic and the death of George Floyd inspired the songs on the band's.. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago	Megan Thee Stallion sends powerful message in 'SNL' performance: 'Protect Black women' Megan Thee Stallion's solo debut of "Savage" on the premiere of "Saturday Night Live" spoke volumes about Breonna Taylor and Black Lives Matter. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Maren Morris calls for reform in new protest song inspired by BLM movement, her newborn son In her new single, "Better Than We Found It," country music superstar Maren Morris speaks out about the state of the country. The music video for the protest song features a Mexican-born DREAMer at.. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago	Man asks forgiveness in racist Mich. home attack A white man accused of firing shots into the home of a Black suburban Detroit family who put a Black Lives Matter sign in their front window is asking for forgiveness. (Oct. 1) USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
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In Oakland, Breaking Down Barriers With Cookies Asian-American and Black leaders described how the combination of the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement is changing relations between the two groups. NYTimes.com - Published on September 30, 2020	John Mellencamp supported BLM during FarmAid performance. Some viewers weren't happy Some online were mad about John Mellencamp's BLM support during FarmAid. They seem to have forgotten it started as a political movement 35 years ago. USATODAY.com - Published on September 29, 2020
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Claudia Jordan Claims Wine Company Fired Her for Supporting Black Lives Matter Claudia Jordan turned Just Peachy wine into a booming brand, then got left high and dry because she supports the Black Lives Matter movement ... or so she claims in a new suit. The former 'Real.. TMZ.com - Published on September 21, 2020	Voting and Black Lives Matter take center stage at 2020 Emmys Capping off the evening was an "un-thank you" speech from "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong, who singled out President Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for their coronavirus response.. CBS News - Published on September 21, 2020
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Black Lives Matter

Social movement originating in the United States

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