Black Lives Matter Archives

Protests for Black Lives

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd

Robert Mackey

- Apr. 20, 2021

The formal jury of Derek Chauvin’s peers assembled in court reached the same verdict as the dozen bystanders who watched him murder George Floyd.

Black Lives Matter vs. Donald Trump

Paul Abowd

- Jun. 20, 2020

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Donald Trump return to the scene of a June 1 protest for Black lives where federal police forced them off the streets.

As part of the national week organized by the group "Just and Sustainable Peace between Israelis and Palestinians." More than 150 people gathered in Lyon, on the banks of Rhones, to show their solidarity with the Palestinian people, for the defense of freedoms, the right to boycott Israeli products, the end of the occupation, and the requirement of sanctions, as long as Israel is violating international law. Lyon 4 June 2016//KONRADK_090003/Credit:KONRAD K./SIPA/1606050904 (Sipa via AP Images)

In Europe, Hate Speech Laws are Often Used to Suppress and Punish Left-Wing Viewpoints

Glenn Greenwald

- Aug. 29, 2017

If hate speech laws existed in the U.S., their prime targets would be pro-Palestinian groups, Muslims, atheists, Black Lives Matter activists, and antifa.

Brasília - Marcha das Mulheres Negras Contra o Racismo, a Violência e pelo Bem Viver em Brasília, reúne mulheres de todos os estados e regiões do Brasil (Marcello Casal Jr/Agência Brasil)

White Brazilians Don’t Want to Accept Their Racism In Controversy Over African Head Wraps

Ana Maria Gonçalves

- Feb. 17, 2017

Will the nice white ladies who wrap themselves in our head wraps be with us when we weep over the deaths of young black boys and cry out for justice?

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Painted codes and markings left by crime scene investigators remain on the street in the parking area at the scene of the death of Keith Lamont Scott September 23, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scott, 43, was shot and killed by police officers at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte, sparking protests. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Charlotte Police Video of Keith Scott's Killing Released

Robert Mackey

- Sep. 24, 2016

The Charlotte police chief released video on Saturday that showed the fatal shooting of Keith Scott this week, recorded from two angles.

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Police officers face off with protestors on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. The protests began the previous night following the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Here Are Eight Policies That Can Prevent Police Killings

Alice Speri

- Sep. 21, 2016

After yet another police killing, the Police Use of Force Project released a report on eight policies that can save the lives of citizens and police.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: A rare first edition of the sheet music of the "Star Spangled Banner", estimated at $200,000-$300,000, is displayed at a press preview for the Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana sale at Christie's November 30, 2010 in New York City. It is the only known copy, one of 11 total, in private hands. The Christie's sale will take place December 3rd. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

More Proof the U.S. National Anthem Has Always Been Tainted With Racism

Jefferson Morley, Jon Schwarz

- Sep. 13, 2016

Our current difficulty in facing our past honestly and soberly strongly suggests that we are still a long way from laying it to rest.

#VeteransForKaepernick Trend Shows Freedom Means More than Flag to Many Who Serve

Robert Mackey

- Aug. 31, 2016

Hashtag activism has its limits but the #VeteransForKaepernick commentary on Colin Kaepernick's "Star-Spangled Banner" protest is worth paying attention to.