Black Lives Matter

Mark Zuckerberg Promises Changes At Facebook While Declaring “Black Lives Matter”
“It’s encouraging to see Zuck post this, but I’ll maintain my skepticism until some sort of action is taken by the company," one Facebook employee told BuzzFeed News.

Some Nextdoor Moderators Are Furious With The Company’s Backing Of Black Lives Matter
Inside a private forum, some volunteer moderators for the platform are furious at the company's stance.

Black Lives Matter Is Suing Trump And The Federal Government Over Force Used Against Protesters Outside The White House
The lawsuit accuses law enforcement officers of violating the constitutional rights of peaceful protesters on the orders of Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr.

People On Nextdoor Say The Platform Censored Their "Black Lives Matter" Posts
People on the social platform say that moderators are deleting comments stating “Black Lives Matter” and stifling discussion about the nation’s protests.

Black Lives Matter Activists Won’t Leave Pete Buttigieg Alone
Buttigieg is being trailed around Iowa and interrupted at events by a group of activists who are frustrated by the former mayor’s relationship with black voters.

A Police Officer Injured In The Deadly Baton Rouge Ambush Is Suing Black Lives Matter
The officer was shot in the head and abdomen by a gunman who appeared to be a fan of the movement, but didn't have any formal connection to it.

What Happened To Black Lives Matter?
Donald Trump’s election and presidency has inspired the biggest outpouring of liberal activism in more than a decade. But Black Lives Matter seems less visible than a year ago. After a meteoric rise to prominence, the movement is struggling mightily with sharp disputes over direction and leadership.

The Sheriff Joining The Trump Administration Claimed Black Lives Matter Was Teaming Up With ISIS
Sheriff David Clarke has a long history of making controversial and racist statements on social media.

7 Essays You Need To Read This Week: Gay Conversion Therapy, Addiction, And #BlackLivesMatter
This week, BuzzFeed exposed therapists who attempt to "cure" gay people. Read that and other stories from The Toast, The New Yorker, Salon, and more.