John, We’re seeing increased racism, unleashed state violence on our communities, and forces that are tearing the very fabric of our democracy. But through every attack, Black Lives Matter has endured. We are still here: organizing, resisting, and reimagining a future where B…

John, Today we honor Indigenous Peoples, the first protectors of this land, whose survival and resistance made our own freedom struggles possible. Black liberation has always been intertwined with Indigenous sovereignty. Our freedom is collective. It always has been, and alwa…

John, September flew by so fast, we didn’t get a chance to get our newsletter out until today! Read on for all the ways we celebrated Black joy, our community, and fought for liberation in September below. City Militarization & ICE Operation Blitz Chicago is a san…

John, Black Lives Matter has always been more than a moment. It is a movement rooted in generations of love, resilience, and struggle. From the streets to the schoolhouse, from the ballot box to the block, we are carrying forward our ancestors’ vision of Black liberation. We…

John, Black Lives still matter. Period. If you agree, chip in here: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate $5 Express Donate $25 Express Donate $50 Express Donate $1…

John, We are still organizing, still caring for our people, and still demanding justice in the face of systems that would rather see us disappear. This movement isn’t going anywhere, and with your support we will continue to fight for Black lives, Black joy, Black play, and Bl…

This executive order is trying to protect the NCAA, not the Black players who built the game. John, Let’s be real: college sports wouldn’t be what they are without Black athletes. Black student-athletes make up the majority of the most lucrative NCAA sports. In men’s bas…

It’s not Congresspeople who will pay the price while the government is shut down. It’s everyday people. John, The federal government has just shut down, because leaders in Washington chose a political standoff over people’s lives. This is not just “budget politics.” It is …

Black Play Matters is gaining momentum, can we count on your support? John, Exciting news: The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL) officially supported our Black Play Matters initiative, declaring that joy, imagination, and play are not luxuries…

John, This week, Tennessee State University, an HBCU that has nurtured Black brilliance for more than a century, was invaded by a group calling itself “Fearless Debates”. They weren’t there for dialogue. They showed up uninvited, wearing MAGA hats and waving signs that read…

John, In case you missed it, ICE agents stormed Chicago’s Southwest Side earlier this month. They dragged people off sidewalks, detained a flower vendor, and arrested neighbors at bus stops. Trump calls it Operation Midway Blitz, a weeks-long campaign to terrorize immigrant…

Every single day matters. John, 68 years ago today, nine brave Black students walked into Central High School — changing history forever. Today marks the 68th anniversary of the day that the Little Rock Nine began regularly taking classes in 1957. We give our thanks to …

We really want to hear from you! John, we’ll keep this short: There are horrible things happening around the world. It’s hard to be hopeful. But Black history is a story of resilience: finding space for hope despite all of the horror. Holding room for joy while we fight for j…

Every single day matters. John, Black liberation is not a dream. It’s a future we’re building together. It is a reality that is within reach, no matter how far away it may feel. We keep the hope alive by fighting every single day for this reality. We know it may feel imp…