“My work is to give you what I know of my own particular path while allowing you to walk your own.”
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His death changed my life in ways I never thought were possible. He became the catalyst to get out and work toward the future we talked about. Activists have been doing this work for decades, but this was the first time I was able to expand my work outside of the computer screen and into the streets.
Read MoreIn this in-depth, historical look, contributing writer, Cassandra Veney explores the connections of past abolitionist and Civil Rights movements to the work of the Black Lives Matter organization. Join her on this journey of where it started and how far we’ve come.
Read MoreMillennial writers are speaking up and demanding attention. To help you join the revolution, here is a list of new (or newish) books written to help you rise up and fight for black liberation everywhere.
Read MoreThis post is to say that if you decide to protest current gun laws, your activism should include the lives of Black and Brown people who have also been victims. The narrative around Black gun death is very different than the (mostly) open arms policy the Parkland students are getting. Why do you think that is?
Read MoreThis post is based on a conversation with a white friend having trouble dealing with guilt and what they could do to help abolish racism. They asked me very specifically: What Can I Do? My short answer was "nothing". My long answer is this blog post.
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