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https://twitter.com/BBCLondonNews/status/751518293870116864 The Black Lives Matter movement has crossed oceans and has sparked a march in the city of London. Hundreds of British residents gathered in Central London to march against the police brutality that has been happening here in America. Many shouted “Hands up, Don’t shoot!” while carrying banners throughout the country’s capital. The Black […]

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In that moment, I realized that Black lives really don’t matter – not just to the law enforcement officers

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Even police have said the protest was peaceful, so why would Walsh blame protesters? Is it because they are trying to shake up the status quo by raising questions about police excessive force in communities of color?

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The news of Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of police officers continues to rock the country with sadness, anger, frustration and outrage. However, actress Issa Rae proves that some good can come out of horrible situations, as the actress has raised an enormous amount of money for Sterling’s family in just a short time. […]

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She posted a lengthy manifesto to her personal website, making a powerful, brave, and emotional statement.

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The latest installment is set for Thursday, July 7 at the legendary Caroline's on Broadway and will feature comedians Chloe Hilliard from Comedy Central's The Nightly Show, Aminah Imani from Essence, GQ's Sydnee Washington and Sunda Croonquist from The Laugh Factory. Thursday's set is not exclusive to women; Judah Freelander from NBC's 30 Rock and Wyatt Cenac from Comedy Central's The Daily Show, is scheduled to make an appearance.

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  Jesse Williams has, seemingly overnight, become one of the most important celebrity voices in the Black Lives Matter movement. Following news of Alton Sterling‘s death at the hands of police in Baton Rouge, the actor and activist took to Twitter to put those justifying the actions of the cops in their place as only he can: https://twitter.com/iJesseWilliams/status/750705238521188352 https://twitter.com/iJesseWilliams/status/750706994735034369 […]

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Politicians are promoting legislation in support of the Blue Lives Matter movement. It's a misperception that assaults on police officers are on the rise.

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Maryland police arrested a prominent Black Lives Matter activist for sexual trafficking of a minor. Charles Wade, who operates a charity, said he's innocent.

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Larry Wilmore kept his speech all the way real, saluting the POTUS with, “Yo, Barry, you did it, my nigga!”

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The modern-day surveillance was an extension of a previous plan; according to the Sun-Times, the police department has been monitoring the actions of Black liberation groups since Michael Brown -- an unarmed Black teenager -- was fatally shot by White police officer Darren Wilson.