Labeled A 'Terrorist,' A Black Lives Matter Founder Writes Her Record
Patrisse Khan-Cullors' new memoir recalls the female origins of the movement and the "deep contradiction" of being labeled the enemy.
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Erica Garner, Who Became An Activist After Her Father's Death, Dies
She became a prominent figure calling for an end to police brutality after New York City officers put her father in a fatal chokehold. She suffered brain damage following a heart attack.
'I Can't Breathe' Examines Modern Policing And The Life And Death Of Eric Garner
"The reality is that Eric Garner died at the hands of a police force and a criminal justice system that were designed entirely by white people, for the most part," says journalist Matt Taibbi.
A Hashtag Can't Be Sued: Judge Dismisses Officer's Case Against Black Lives Matter
A Louisiana court threw out a lawsuit filed by a police officer who said he was injured during a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2016.
Poll: Majority Believes Trump's Response To Charlottesville Hasn't Been Strong Enough
After shifting statements from the president about the racist violence in Virginia, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds most Americans didn't like the way Trump handled the situation.
Amid 'Devastating' Progress Nationally, Black Lives Matter Engages Local Causes
Activists admit movement around national issues like police reform has been slow, but say they're focused on local issues — from paying subway fare to helping serve dinner to homeless people.
From Mourning to 'Moonlight': A Year In Race, As Told By Code Switch
As we light a candle on the Code Switch podcast's birthday cake, our team looks back on the stories that mattered.
Black-Jewish Relations Intensified And Tested By Current Political Climate
Activist ties that go back to the Civil Rights Movement are being strained by divergent viewpoints on the movement for black lives and Israel's position on Palestine.
After Uproar, Pepsi Halts Rollout Of Controversial Protest-Themed Ad
Pepsi said it was trying to project a message of unity with its ad set at a protest, starring Kendall Jenner. But on Wednesday the company apologized, saying it had missed the mark.
Black Lives Matter Finds 'Renewed Focus' 5 Years After Trayvon Martin
From the death that sparked a hashtag that became a national movement, Black Lives Matter takes on a new urgency under President Trump. Co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors discusses what lies ahead.