“We are stunned and dismayed by the court ruling…Still, the work continues.”
-Dr. Melina Abdullah, Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter Grassroots
BLM Grassroots, Mississippi Organizers, and the family of 15-year old #JAHEIMMCMILLAN demand federal prosecution after the grand jury fails to indict the officer.
We grieve alongside the family and loved ones of Tyre Nichols. There is no such thing as justice for Tyre because justice would mean that he was still here to raise his young child, share beautiful photographs, ride his skateboard, love on his parents, and step into his fullest self.
The family of #KeenanAnderson continues to grieve and fight after their loved one was murdered after LAPD tasered him 6 times in about 40 seconds. Keenan was seeking help after an auto accident and it ended in his death. This is unacceptable.
On Monday, Kanye West and Candace Owens wore shirts emblazoned with the words ‘White Lives Matter’ at the YZY Season 9 Presentation in Paris. The stunt was a clear affront to Black Lives Matter, which has been measured as the largest racial justice movement in history.
Black Lives Matter Grassroots has the people with us. All 26 chartered chapters of Black Lives Matter continue to do meaningful and impactful work as outlined in the 2021 Action Report.
