Six years after the death of George Floyd, the movement that arose from his murder continues to influence America’s discussions on justice, policing, and racial inequality. His family and communities balance between remembrance and activism. During this Memorial weekend in Minneapolis, events honoring the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s killing highlighted both a celebration of his […]
The great racial reckoning of 2020, with its corporate black squares and televised marches, was a fleeting performance. The proof isn’t in the hashtags that have long since faded; it’s in the rising body count. Despite the global outcry following George Floyd’s murder, new data reveals a chilling and undeniable truth: American police are killing […]
In one of America’s most iconic cities, a painful truth lingers: Black Chicagoans live, on average, 11 years less than their white neighbors. That’s not just a number. That’s thousands of birthdays missed, mothers gone too soon, children growing up without grandparents. It’s an emergency—and one that’s echoed in cities across the country. The roots […]
American history is rich with stories of Black Americans who have resisted and protested against systemic racism and oppression. Far from being passive victims of white supremacist structures, Black people have a robust history of activism, from the earliest slave revolts to modern movements for justice and equality. The Roots of Rebellion: Early History The […]
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is a global organization that began in the African-American community to fight against systemic racism and violence that Black people face. It was started in 2013 by three black women: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. The movement has grown into arguably the largest social movement in US […]
