BLM Global Network Foundation

@blklivesmatter

Official IG for the #BlackLivesMatter Global Network Foundation. BLM is a call to action.
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2023 has been dedicated to resilience, revolution, and the relentless pursuit of Black liberation. We’re reflecting on a year filled with phenomenal accomplishments for our community that would not have been possible without our tribe. YOU are a part of the force that fuels our movement! It’s been a great year and we can’t wait for the progress, unity, and liberation that will echo far beyond 2023. 🤩🖤
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Today is our movement's 10 year anniversary! 🥳 We've already moved mountains together in the last 10 years alone – and we can continue to do so. To honor 10 years of BLM we are calling to make July 13th National #BlackLivesMatterDay to honor the countless Black folks who have been injured, attacked, murdered, and impacted by police and vigilante violence. This National Day in conjunction with our 10 year anniversary is a reminder that not only will our work never stop; but that it's constantly evolving. 🖤
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Y’all, we need to keep talking about how awesome the Black Panther Building is. Former Black Panther Chairwoman Elaine Brown’s vision is coming to life in this 100% affordable building encompassing 79 units, a hub for Black-owned businesses, and solutions FOR US and BY Us. The Black Panther is composed of 79 units: 23 studios, 24 one-bedrooms and 32 two-bedrooms. > Supportive Services will be provided for residents. >Income levels for 100% of the apartments are targeted at or below 30% Area Medium Income, or for very-low and extremely-low people. >Indoor bike racks, auto parking spaces, one loading zone, a community room, and outdoor community space. > Businesses that will be cooperatively owned by formerly incarcerated and other economically marginalized people, including a tech center, fitness center, neighborhood market, urban farm and a restaurant Check out some of the pictures and chip in to support Elaine’s vision with the link in our bio 🔗
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“A project to help the low income and the formerly incarcerated in Oakland receives a $1 million donation from Black Lives Matter. It is the work of a former Black Panther Party leader: Elaine Brown. She tells me how the money will be used and the building to house tenants and businesses is near completion.” Repost from @amberktvu and @ktvu2
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We just presented former Black Panther Chairwoman Elaine Brown with $1 million to fund the Black Panther building in West Oakland and the Black-owned businesses that will make it thrive. We couldn’t be more proud to support Sister Brown, and to continue the fight for Black liberation and self-determination.
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Barbara Jordan was a woman of many firsts. She was the first Black person elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, in 1972 became the first Black woman from a Southern state to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, and in 1976 she became the first Black woman to deliver the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. ⁣ During her time in office, she played a major role in the advancement of voting rights for Black Americans. Jordan was also an HBCU graduate, having attended the Texas Southern University in her hometown of Houston, Texas. One of Jordan’s most memorable quotes is “Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment.” She truly believed this message and used her education as a tool to help others. ⁣ ⁣ Her sexual orientation was not publicly disclosed until after her death, but that doesn’t make her identity or contributions any less valid. ⁣Due to the time period, Barbara Jordan could not be open about her identity. We must recognize the privilege we have now to live in a time where we can be ourselves. We stand on the shoulders of our queer ancestors that have passed the baton to us. Let us carry on their legacy with pride.
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This year, we’re emphasizing the word THRIVE, and what it would mean for Black folks to go beyond surviving and towards thriving. What does thriving mean to you? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾
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Black women and femmes have never fallen short of being at the forefront of history and change-making. So today, we're taking the time to uplift none other than Elaine Brown! Elaine is a living legend; former Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, and currently runs Oakland and the World Enterprises, a nonprofit that is launching and sustaining cooperatively-owned businesses owned by formerly incarcerated and socioeconomically marginalized people. In 1974, Elaine broke new ground when she became the first and only woman ever to lead the Black Panther Party. During her leadership she significantly expanded the BPP's community programs, including its free breakfast programs for children and health clinics, laying the groundwork for community activism. Her latest project, the development of an affordable housing project in Oakland, California, is a game changer! This housing development is the first of its kind at 100% affordable housing and will be known as the Black Panther Building. We can't say it enough; Elaine Brown IS a living legend!
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Slide 1: is a video of beautiful African indigenous children sharing their joy and names. Slide 2: *violence warning* Slide 3: is a deeply offensive video circulating online, showcasing young Israeli individuals in blackface for Purim in 2024 and engaging in a grotesque parody of those African indigenous children. The first part of the video, where you see Israeli students pretending to be treated as if they were enslaved, is a separate blackface incident from 2022. These acts are not just poor judgment; they are outright acts of racism, a slap in the face to the struggles, dignity, and humanity of African and Black people worldwide. These incidents are not isolated; it’s a reflection of the pervasive, systemic racism that continues to infect societies globally. It’s a stark reminder of the disdain and disregard for Black lives and cultures, a perpetuation of the vilest stereotypes and prejudices that we’ve been fighting to eradicate. To those who participated, shared, or even passively accepted this abhorrent act: your laughter and participation is oppression. It’s time to confront and condemn not just overt acts of racism but also the subtle, insidious attitudes that allow such bigotry to flourish. We demand immediate accountability from those involved, for the @StateofIsrael Ministry of Education to ban this type of inhumane behaviour for Purim in the future, and call upon others to join us in condemning this despicable act. There must be an unequivocal rejection of racism in all its forms, and for a commitment to action—not just words—towards dismantling the structures that allow such hatred to persist. We are eager to hear your outrage, @AJC.Global @AIPAC @Standwithus #BlackLivesMatter
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Flint. Lake Charles. Cancer Alley. Louisiana. In honor of World Water Day, we are shining a light on the intersections between environmental justice and the ongoing struggle for Black liberation. Access to clean and safe water is not just a matter of environmental concern but also a deeply rooted issue of racial inequality. For far too long, Black communities have disproportionately borne the burden of environmental degradation and lack of access to essential resources like clean water. This disparity is a direct result of systemic racism and neglect, perpetuating cycles of poverty and oppression. On this World Water Day, it is crucial to recognize the inseparable link between water justice and the broader fight for Black liberation. By advocating for equitable access to clean water and addressing environmental racism, we take a crucial step toward dismantling oppressive systems and advancing the cause of justice for all.
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As Women's History Month unfolds, the spotlight illuminates Assata Shakur, a radical thinker and organizer with an expansive imagination for our future that has fueled her in the fight for freedom. Renowned for her steadfast commitment to the Black Liberation Movement, Shakur embodies courage and resilience in the face of adversity. A former member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, she endured persecution and imprisonment for her activism yet remained steadfast in her dedication to liberation. Less known to some, Assata is a remarkably gifted poet, skillfully translating her personal and communal struggles into art. Her poetry illuminates the complexities of beauty and pain, unity and isolation, harm, and healing, resonating deeply with our shared experiences. Through her verses, she weaves a narrative that bridges past and present struggles, making it intimately relevant to our current realities while conveying a timeless saga spanning decades and centuries. Shakur's unwavering determination continues to inspire activists striving to dismantle oppressive systems. In the pursuit of freedom, we invoke the name of Assata, alongside all the Black feminists who paved the way before her and those who continue her legacy. #WomensHistoryMonth
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