activism
Page: 3
Back in May, Black Lives Matter protests received criticism from conservative politicians and the media for allegedly inciting violence that resulted in property damage. While there are arguments to be made about why people are more important than property, in response to the criticism many social media users began pointing out that those instigating the […]
Over the weekend protests across the country became violent as outside agitators and federal officers escalated violence against otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matter protests. This included protests in Richmond, Virginia, where peaceful demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday night turned violent following infiltration of the protests by white supremacists, according to local officials. “There were white […]
Christopher Columbus statues have been removed from Grant Park and Arrigo Park in Chicago. In a statement to CBS Chicago early Friday, a rep from Mayor Lori Lightfoot‘s office said the statues were “temporarily removed” following “consultation with various stakeholders,” adding that they will remain down until further notice. “It comes in response to demonstrations […]
Kyrie Irving issued a stern warning to anyone questioning his passion for the game of basketball in light of his increased focus on police and social reform, in addition to his outspoken opposition to a restart of the 2019-20 NBA season: “Don’t play with me.” Irving appeared on Instagram Live with his sister Asia on Sunday to give people a […]
Legendary equal rights advocate, Dr. Angela Davis, received the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Fred L. Shuttlesworth Award on Friday. According to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Award is the highest recognition given out by the institute and is rewarded to people who have made “significant contributions to civil and human rights.” “Through her activism and […]
Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Rob Gronkowski to deliver Shaq’s Fun House vs. Gronk Beach presented by the General Insurance, a virtual livestream party to raise money and awareness for the NAACP and Boys & Girls Clubs of America in an effort to help in the fight against social injustices. The two announced on Thursday that the event—which will take place on […]
Over the past two and a half months, as much of our country has lived in quarantine, we’ve witnessed the violent loss of black lives with disturbing frequency. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have died at the hands of racists and law enforcement. Complex Networks recognizes the power of its platforms and is […]
Louisville police chief Steve Conrad has been fired following the investigation into a fatal shooting during the city’s protests, CNN reports. On Monday, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer revealed that he had relieved Conrad of his duties. This move came after it was reported that two police officers involved in the shooting did not activate their body cameras. “This type […]
Team Roc, the philanthropic arm of Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation, has taken out full-page ads in multiple newspapers across the U.S. in support of protesters. The letter is dedicated to George Floyd, who was killed at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, and includes a passage from a speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave in […]
Netflix’s Tiger King docuseries was an immediate hit, and now celebrities are endorsing a federal bill that would safeguard the types of big cats that are seen in the show. Filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite and the Animal Legal Defense Fund co-wrote the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which has since been supported by Joaquin Phoenix, Iggy […]
