Black Lives Matter groups are joining forces with activists leading the charge for raising the minimum wage to $15 in an effort to fight for racial justice and economic equality.

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Many believe that Colin Kaepernick's activism—his refusal to stand for the National Anthem in protest of police brutality and for the sanctity of Black lives—made the NFL turn a cold shoulder to him.

Leslie Jones can’t seem to get a break. Last year, led by now disgraced “writer” Milo Yiannopoulos, the Saturday Night Live player was viciously harassed online with users comparing her to Harambe the gorilla and sending her porn. These days, she’s facing a backlash after making a joke about white people who claim to support […]

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The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin took place five years in Sanford, Fla., igniting a flurry of activism and discussion on race matters in America. The tragic shooting at the hands of volunteer night watchman George Zimmerman and his 2013 acquittal gave birth to the Black Lives Matter movement, along with a renewed focus […]

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Five years after Trayvon Martin’s death, the fight for justice for young Black men continues.

"17," a beautiful 17-minute visual EP, pays homage to those who have lost their lives due to racial and police violence.

Plus, Minnesota man found guilty of shooting Black Lives Matter protestors and South African singer calls Black people ‘dumb’ over Beyoncé pregnancy reactions.

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The Fort Worth Police Department will drop charges against Jacqueline Craig and Brea Hymond.

A Baltimore teacher, who is White, said that Wells Fargo rejected her bank card designed with the words "Black Lives Matter" and an image of a raised fist. She added that a customer service rep said the company didn't want to be associated with any "antisocial and offensive" organizations.

Rachel Nash, who is white, created the bank card art as a means of expressing her disgust with the death of Freddie Gray and her endearment for BLM.

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During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.

A cop claims to have received a doughnuts box with a 'Black Lives Matter' note. The police are investigating.