
Year 19: For Toyin And All The Black Girls Whose Lives Have Been Stolen
Tarana Burke shares how pivotal year 19 was in her own life and the painful reality that Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Ruth Salau’s future was snatched away from her.

Tarana Burke shares how pivotal year 19 was in her own life and the painful reality that Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Ruth Salau’s future was snatched away from her.

Turning away from systems of policing and punishment doesn’t mean turning away from accountability.

One writer recalls the relentless abuse she experienced at the hands of a partner—and explains why she still didn’t call the police.

While we are in this deeply reflective moment in this country, let’s remember that Black girls deserve to live in a world where they can dream with unlimited options.

Communities around the nation are mobilizing to demand justice for Atatiana Jefferson and all the Black women killed by police officers.

According to Police Capt. Tim Hernandez, the alleged shooter remained at the scene and authorities are looking for no other suspects.

Today’s list also includes “Why” from Blxst, and a collaboration between Maverick City Music and Dante Bowe titled “Love Made A Way.”

A reporter from Sky News mistook a Black Lives Matter March for a man who was shot by police as paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth.

A young Black writer, Cole Ezeilo, reflects on the police killing of Donovan Lewis— who was shot by cops in Columbus, Ohio while in bed— and why he left America years ago.

Walker's family demands transparency and an apology from the Akron Police Department

Judge says Black Lives Matter’s message does not meet requirements to be legally protected.

“He and Movement Ink have been effectively shut out of a movement and a community that they spent (and continue to spend) years investing their time and energy in,” the lawsuit alleges.


"Bystander culture is critically important to shifting rape culture," says Bernard. "Because if bystanders or allies don’t speak out, then we’re in it alone.”

Pamela Moses was initially sentenced to six years in prison for making or consenting to false information on an election document.

“…he lacks efficiency and the ability to lead our city in a safer direction,” says local activist Hawk Newsome.