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Black Lives Matter makes waves in 2016
"Melina Abdullah, professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University Los Angeles, discusses the intent of the Black Lives Matter movement and recent criticism its received from notable Republican candidates."
Black Lives Matter movement impacts Brazil
"A US journalist documents ‘war on black people’ in Brazil "
On #YesAllWomen, One Year Late
Kaye M, the creator of the #YesAllWomen, tells what led to start the hashtag. She wanted to create a space for women to vent and to emphasize over their shared experience of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexism. Kaye M. states as a Muslim…
Leigh Alexander's Tweet
Leigh Alexander tweets Twitter does not consider online threats as abuse. Her tweet speaks to a larger issue of women receiving death, rape, or harmful threats online when they speak out on certain issues.
Dean Garlick's Tweet
Men tweeted in support of #YesAllWomen and also told stories of everyday sexism. Men often cat-calling women on the street and tell them to smile. Dean Garlick says women do not own men smiles.
Jessi Smiles's Tweet
Jessi Smiles summarizes the #YesAllWomen best by stating the hashtag has allowed her the chance to finally speak out.
Interview with Opal Tometi (#BlackLivesMatter)
"On June 4, 2015, Opal Tometi visited Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLS) in Berlin. Before meeting with activists and employees from the foundation she was interviewed be Ophélie Ivombo (RLS). In the interview she speaks about racist police violence in…