Who is Shukri Abdi?
Shukri Abdi was a 12-year old Somali refugee who moved to the UK in January of 2017. Her body was found on June 2019 after class bullies pushed her into a river in Bury where she drowned. Recently, #JusticeForShukriAbdi has been trending on Twitter in a call to punish the girls who murdered her. #JusticeForShukriAbdi […]
D.C. Mayor Renames Street Leading Up to White House ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser officially renamed a part of 16th Street leading up the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza.” The move came just hours after she had the city paint “Black Lives Matter” in big yellow letters on that street. The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now […]
Who is Iyanna Dior?
Iyanna Dior is a Black trans woman who was brutally beaten by a crowd of men in Minneapolis on June 1. According to reports, the crowd that Iyanna Dior was with consisted mostly of about 30 men who singled her out during protests. #IyannaDior a black trans woman, was brutally attacked last night in Minneapolis […]
What is #BlackoutTuesday?
The hashtag #BlackoutTuesday is dedicated to showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the murders of Aahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and other recent victims of police brutality. On social media, people are posting Black squares to symbolize their solidarity with the protests happening throughout the U.S. and beyond. The trend started […]
John Cusack Was Chased by Police During George Floyd Protest
John Cusack is an American actor and producer known for his roles in Better Off Dead (1985), High Fidelity (2000) and other films. On Saturday night, Cusack posted a video on Twitter that showed him running from cops at a protest for George Floyd in Chicago. In the video, you can hear police telling him […]
George Floyd Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Despite Covid
This thread follows the latest developments in the George Floyd case. Wednesday, May 28 Thousands took to the streets in Minneapolis on Tuesday night to protest the death of George Floyd, whose murder by four police officers was recorded and spread through social media on Tuesday. Despite ongoing social distancing orders, videos show what appears […]
