Black Lives Matter

Social movement originating in the United States

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Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against Black people. While Black Lives Matter can primarily be understood as a decentralized social movement, an organization known simply as Black Lives Matter exists as a decentralized network with about 16 chapters in the United States and Canada. The broader movement and its related organizations typically advocate against police violence towards black people, as well as for various other policy changes considered to be related to black liberation.

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Megan Thee Stallion is planning a Black Lives Matter song The rap sensation has teased fans that she is hoping to drop her first LP by the end of the summer as long as "things go according to plan". Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 2 days ago

Watchdog Group Sues US Gov Over Unidentified Forces Policing Portland Protesters Gizmodo reports nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight is suing the US Justice Department and five other agencies. The lawsuit concerns the deployment of federal police against protesters in.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 4 days ago

Black Lives Matter Protest takes to the streets of Tottenham Rapper Wretch 32 joins a Black Lives Matter protest on the streets of Tottenham in north London. Campaigner Stafford Scott says they had no choice but to hold another demonstration to highlight racism.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published 4 days ago

Llama brings hugs to Portland protests Ceasar, a six-year-old llama has become a fixture Portland, extending his neck to nuzzle both Black Lives Matter activists and law enforcement officers in body armor. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:03Published 5 days ago

London MP calls for a boycott of Unilever over treatment of Kenyan farmers Black Lives Matter held a 'bend the knee, don’t drink the tea' demonstrationoutside Unilever HQ in central London, claiming the company is exploitingAfrican farmers. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published 5 days ago

British Vogue champions black activism with landmark cover Misan Harriman has become the first black male photographer to shoot the cover of British Vogue after editor Edward Enninful spotted his shots of Black Lives Matter activists. The Nigeria-born artist.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:08Published 6 days ago

The BLM protest photographer now shooting for Vogue Photographer Misan Harriman has become the first Black man to shoot the cover of Britain's fashion bible Vogue. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published 6 days ago

Race Relations: Shining A Light Across Florida \| Part 1 What is the history of Black Lives Matter and what is Impact Bias? How does it form? Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 11:20Published 1 week ago

NBA Teams Kneel During National Anthem to Open Season "Black Lives Matter" shirts were worn by players and coaches from the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

Polk Museum of Art looking for artists of all ages, talents for 'Hindsight 2020' online exhibition Local artists of all ages and talents needed for Polk Museum of Art's new "Hindsight 2020" online exhibition, which will focus on the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, social justice and more. Story:.. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

U.S., Oregon agree to withdraw agents in Portland Oregon's governor on Wednesday said federal tactical police had agreed to withdraw from Portland, though U.S. officials said agents would stay until conditions improved after weeks of clashes with.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:03Published 2 weeks ago

'You're tarnishing BLM': Peaceful protester pleads with violent ones Another night in Portland underlined divisions among some protesters. One man said that violent protesters were "making a mockery" of Portland on the world stage and undermining the message of Black.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 2 weeks ago

White BLM Protester Murdered In Front Of His Black Quadruple-Amputee Fiancee An armed Texas protester was shot dead at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Austin Saturday night. According to Newser, a car drove into the crowd of demonstrators, then the driver apparently.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published 2 weeks ago

Sarah Hyland insist her wedding ‘isn't important right now' Actress Sarah Hyland has put her wedding plans on hold, insisting the coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement are more important to her and husband-to-be Wells Adams right now. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 3 weeks ago

People waking up to racial injustice - Thunberg In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday (July 16) that people are 'waking up' to racial injustice in a similar way to climate change. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published on July 16, 2020

Sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester removed from Colston plinth The sculpture of a Black Lives Matter protester which replaced the statue of slave trader Edward Colston has been removed.Pictures from the scene appeared to show workers at the site at around 5.20am.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published on July 16, 2020

Statue of BLM protester appears on Colston plinth The statue of a Black Lives Matter campaigner appears in Bristol on Edward Colston plinth. Artist Marc Quinn says he was inspired after seeing protester Jen Reid standing on the plinth during the 7.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on July 15, 2020

Statue of BLM protester replaces slave trader A sculpture of a Black protester with her fist raised in the air has replaced the statue of a 17th Century British slave trader which was toppled by anti-racism demonstrators last month. Joe Davies.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published on July 15, 2020

Edward Colston statue replaced by sculpture of black protester A sculpture of a black woman who took part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol has been erected on the plinth where a statue of slave trader Edward Colston used to stand. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published on July 15, 2020

NYC Mayor paints 'Black Lives Matter' outside Trump Tower New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Reverend Al Sharpton and others on Thursday in painting the words "Black Lives Matter" on Fifth Avenue - and right outside of Trump Tower. Lisa Bernhard has.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:34Published on July 13, 2020

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Black Lives Matter Protesters Beaten by Pro-Police Protesters in Wild Fight A pro-police group beat a group of Black Lives Matter counter-protesters ... and you actually hear someone from the pro-police group say don't use weapons but punching is encouraged. The group -- Back.. TMZ.com - Published 3 days ago
NBA's Jonathan Isaac Tears ACL 2 Days After Anthem Standing Demonstration Jonathan Isaac -- the Magic player who stood for the national anthem and did not wear a BLM shirt before Orlando's game last Friday -- has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, the team.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
David Dungay's family promise more protests after cancelled march The family of David Dungay, who died in police custody in 2015, say they'll continue to call for Black Lives Matter protests if the Department of Public Prosecutions does not further investigate the.. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago

'As Black Lives Matter protests continue in Australia, so does racism. Here's how you can help' OPINION: Angelica Ojinnaka experienced racist abuse growing up in Australia. Here, she says overt and covert racism persists and now is the time for people who can make meaningful change to act. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago
Huge police presence smothers protesters at Sydney Black Lives Matter rally The Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney has been shut down by police before it began, with multiple arrests made. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago
‘We’re about public safety’: NSW Police defend shutting down Sydney Black Lives Matter rally The Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney has been shut down by police before it began, with multiple arrests made. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago

Arrests made as police shut down Sydney Black Lives Matter rally before it begins The Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney has been shut down by police before it began, with multiple arrests made. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago
Sydney BLM rally shut down by police A proposed Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney has been shut down by police before it began, with multiple arrests made. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago
What next for BLM? How a new role could help end Indigenous deaths in custody Amid a legal battle over Australia's next Black Lives Matter protest, more than $100,000 has been raised to appoint a dedicated full-time campaigner who would work to stop Indigenous deaths in custody. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney ruled a prohibited public assembly Organisers of a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney say they plan to appeal a court ruling blocking the event. SBS - Published 3 weeks ago

Scott Morrison slams 'appalling' Sydney Black Lives Matter protest Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney cancelled because it is against public health orders. SBS - Published 3 weeks ago
NSW police chief trying to block Sydney Black Lives Matter protest over coronavirus risk NSW Police boss Mick Fuller has urged the public not to join a Black Lives Matter rally planned for 28 July in Sydney in case it sparks another virus cluster. SBS - Published 3 weeks ago
Thousands march in peaceful Black Lives Matter rallies in Sydney, Newcastle Sunday saw the latest round of Black Lives Matter protests in Australia take place. SBS - Published on July 5, 2020	Black Lives Matter protesters in Australia call for anti-racism education, action on deaths in custody Protesters say they will continue holding demonstrations "until there is justice". SBS - Published on July 4, 2020
'We're sick of being swept under the rug': One young woman’s fight to see justice for her uncle It's been almost 40 years since her uncle's death, but Kyah Patten hopes the Black Lives Matter movement will help to bring about real change in seeking justice. SBS - Published on July 3, 2020	Black Lives Matter advocates will again fight police in court for protest rights in NSW An application will be heard in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday morning to prohibit a Black Lives Matter protest planned for Newcastle. SBS - Published on July 2, 2020
BLM advocates fight for NSW protest rights An application will be heard in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday morning to prohibit a Black Lives Matter protest planned for Newcastle. SBS - Published on July 2, 2020	Black Lives Matter movement prompts calls for greater focus on Indigenous history in Australian schools The global Black Lives Matter movement has in part highlighted the way students learn about black history and educators in Australia say more can be done here. SBS - Published on July 1, 2020
Greg Hunt says Black Lives Matter protests contributed to Melbourne coronavirus spike Only four people tested positive to coronavirus after the 6 June Black Lives Matter demonstrations, but Greg Hunt still believes they had a role to play in the recent spike in Melbourne. SBS - Published on June 24, 2020	Did Australia's Black Lives Matter protests cause a spike in COVID-19 cases? Since the 6 June Black Lives Matter protests took place across Australia, there has not been mass outbreaks of COVID-19 as some had warned. SBS - Published on June 22, 2020
NSW launches deaths in custody inquiry following Black Lives Matter protests The motion, moved by the Greens late on Wednesday, acknowledged "the unacceptably high level of First Nations people in custody in NSW". SBS - Published on June 18, 2020	Victoria records 18 new coronavirus cases, including a third Black Lives Matter protester A third Black Lives Matter protester has tested positive to coronavirus in Victoria, though it's understood they were not infectious when they were demonstrating. SBS - Published on June 18, 2020
As calls for social justice reverberate around the world, sport and politics are more entwined than ever As more sporting bodies and personalities stand with the Black Lives Matter movement, their ability to create real social and political change has come to the fore. SBS - Published on June 17, 2020	Police arrest protesters during Black Lives Matter rally in Brisbane Among the arrested protesters was prominent Indigenous rights activist and Aboriginal elder Wayne Wharton. SBS - Published on June 17, 2020
Four times protests have helped bring about real change in Australia After two weeks of Black Lives Matter protests around the country, questions are being asked about whether the action will bring about meaningful change. SBS - Published on June 17, 2020	Black Lives Matter protester in Denmark was infected with coronavirus, health minister says Denmark's health minister on Tuesday urged people who took part in a large Black Lives Matter demonstration in Copenhagen to get tested for COVID-19 after one protester tested positive. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
'Black Lives Matter' banner removed at U.S. embassy in South Korea after Trump displeased: sources A large “Black Lives Matter” banner draped on the outside of the U.S. embassy in Seoul was removed on Monday after President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure about it, two people familiar.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Calls for action, not words, as Johnson launches UK racism commission British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under pressure on Monday to deliver action on racism after he launched a commission on the issue following Black Lives Matter protests. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Second person tests positive for COVID-19 after attending Melbourne Black Lives Matter protest Victorian health officials say it's unlikely a protester who tested positive for coronavirus would have transmitted it to others at the Black Lives Matter rally. SBS - Published on June 15, 2020	Britain's Johnson to launch cross-government commission on racism British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a cross-government commission would examine racism and the disparities experienced by minority ethnic groups in education, health and the criminal justice.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters march through Tokyo Thousands of protesters in Tokyo took part in a Black Lives Matter march on Sunday, calling for an end to racial discrimination and police abuse after the killing of African American George Floyd in.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	U.S. embassy in Seoul displays Black Lives Matter banner in support of anti-racism protests The U.S. embassy in Seoul draped a huge Black Lives Matter banner on its mission building and tweeted a picture of it in support of an anti-racism campaign across America. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Far-right and anti-racism protesters scuffle in London Scuffles broke out in London on Saturday between far-right activists, Black Lives Matter protesters and police trying to keep the two sides apart. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Thousands attend Black Lives Matter protests across Australia Thousands of people across Australia attended Black Lives Matter protests on Saturday wearing masks and practising social distancing amid warnings from state leaders to call off the events on fears of.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Taiwan Black Lives Matter protest gets indigenous twist Hundreds packed into a park in central Taipei on Saturday for a Black Lives Matter protest, with a group of indigenous Taiwanese given prominent billing to draw attention to discrimination against the.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Thousands rally in Perth and Darwin on second weekend of Australian Black Lives Matter protests Protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and against Aboriginal deaths in custody have been held in Darwin and Perth. SBS - Published on June 13, 2020
Thousands gather across Darwin and Perth for Black Lives Matter protests Protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and against Aboriginal deaths in custody have been held in Darwin and Perth. SBS - Published on June 13, 2020	Hundreds gather for Black Lives Matter solidarity protest in Darwin Hundreds have slowly marched through Darwin’s CBD in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. SBS - Published on June 13, 2020
NSW Police denies officer knowingly made alt-right hand symbol after photo circulates on social media Footage showing a NSW police officer making the "OK" hand symbol, which has been co-opted by the alt-right, during a response to Friday night's Black Lives Matter protest has been circulated on social.. SBS - Published on June 13, 2020	WA Attorney General slams state's 'systemic discrimination' ahead of more Black Lives Matter rallies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are jailed at a 70 per cent higher rate than the national average in Western Australia, with the state recording the highest number of Indigenous deaths in.. SBS - Published on June 12, 2020
Scott Morrison shoots down ideas of stripping benefits from Black Lives Matter protesters Scott Morrison has dismissed suggestions the federal government could stop paying people's welfare payments if they attend protests this weekend. SBS - Published on June 12, 2020	Public health expert says Black Lives Matter protests should be allowed to go ahead The Prime Minister has warned Australians against attending this weekend's protests, but experts say this sets a dangerous precedent for democracy. SBS - Published on June 12, 2020
Watch: The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer live Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy are speaking live, following warnings from the Finance Minister that a second wave of COVID-19 could cost.. SBS - Published on June 12, 2020	UK courts prepare fast-track prosecutions for Black Lives Matter protests: The Times British courts are preparing to fast-track prosecutions for the Black Lives Matter protests, as justice secretary Robert Buckland has told magistrates to model the process along the lines of the.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
British health minister urges protesters not to attend rallies British health minister Matt Hancock said on Thursday people should not attend large demonstrations for public health reasons after protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement attracted tens.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	AFL players take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement AFL players have taken a knee for the Black Lives Matter movement before the opening bounce of Thursday night's Richmond and Collingwood clash at the MCG. SBS - Published on June 11, 2020
Australian PM draws criticism for "no slavery in Australia" comment Australian officials warned Black Lives Matter supporters they could be arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests, as debate erupted over the country's own.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Indigenous groups in Australia overwhelmed with support due to Black Lives Matter rallies Aboriginal-led advocacy groups and not-for-profit organisations say they have been inundated with online donations and messages of support since demonstrations began. It shows people are hungry for.. SBS - Published on June 11, 2020
Australian officials warn Black Lives Matter protesters of potential arrest Australian officials warned supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement on Thursday they could be fined or arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

Black Lives Matter

Social movement originating in the United States

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