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Huffington Post Article Wonders if Black Lives Matter could Change Philanthropy

Can Black Lives Matter change philanthropy? This is the main question asked by a Huffington Post article author on the new social justice bent of foundation donations: The Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM), a decentralized and well-organized network of young men, women, immigrants and queer activists who aspire to end systemic discrimination, has attracted serious […]

Huffington Post Article Wonders if Black Lives Matter could Change Philanthropy

Black Lives Matter Leaders’ Endorsement of Hillary Clinton Splits Activists

From Mic: Two prominent activists associated with the Movement for Black Lives publicly endorsed democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, signaling a split between the network’s radical and more moderate members. With less than two weeks until election day, DeRay Mckesson, one of the most prominent figures in the Black Lives Matter movement, and Brittany Packnett, […]

Black Lives Matter Leaders’ Endorsement of Hillary Clinton Splits Activists

Ex-Black Panthers Leader Criticizes Public-Protests-Only Approach of Black Lives Matter

Sounds like an ex-Black Panthers leader wants ‘Black Lives Matter’ to become a new type of Black Panthers movement, doesn’t it? This from Vibe: The former chairwoman of the Black Panther Party isn’t fond of the Black Lives Matter movement. Elaine Brown believes that the BLM and it’s “hands-up, don’t shoot” slogan, reflects a “plantation mentality.” In an […]

Ex-Black Panthers Leader Criticizes Public-Protests-Only Approach of Black Lives Matter

‘Black Lives Matter’ Co-Sponsored Concert Cancelled in Charleston due to ‘Security Concerns’

Charleston’s police department and the city’s Black Lives Matter chapter may not see eye-to-eye on security arrangements. From the City Paper: Black Lives Matter Charleston (BLM843) revealed over the weekend the cancellation of its collaborative hip-hop, R&B, and poetry show tonight at the Music Farm, stating that the performances, organized also by GeecheeOne Magazine and […]

‘Black Lives Matter’ Co-Sponsored Concert Cancelled in Charleston due to ‘Security Concerns’