Black Lives Matter Archives

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George Floyd’s murderer is no longer in police custody

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020
Amrie Cruz

Four months after the height of the #BlackLivesMatter protests in June, George Floyd’s murderer left police custody early today. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with second-degree murder, third-degree…

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The internet is speaking up about PHFW’s BLM campaign

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

On Sunday, Philippine Fashion Week’s (PHFW) official Instagram account released campaign photos showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement which resurgence can be credited to the police brutality…

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We’re so done with skin whitening products and this consumer giant is too

Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020
Nadine Halili

In the wake of global conversations about ending racial inequality, a consumer giant decided to step back from promoting skin lightening. On June 19, Johnson & Johnson told Reuters that…

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This Fil-Am BLM supporter is our new fave tito for exposing a Karen

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020
Amrie Cruz

Ever so often a new Filipino viral challenger arrives to win the hearts of the people of the internet. Last week, it was Aling Marie of “Kayumanggi ako.” fame. This…

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Did she stutter? Beyoncé calls to jail the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020
Eternity Ines

In an open letter posted on her website addressed to the Attorney General of Kentucky, Beyoncé calls for justice to be served to the officers who shot Breonna Taylor. Breonna…

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POC creators reveal what happens behind the scenes of your favorite “inclusive” media brands

Posted on June 13, 2020June 19, 2020
Nadine Halili

The death of George Floyd sparked global protests and prompted many to speak up about the long history of racial inequality in America. People from all over the world stood…

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K-pop industry silent on #BLM? BTS begs to differ

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

After tweeting that they’re against racial discrimination last week, K-pop group BTS, along with their ARMY (fanbase), donated at least $2 million in total to the Black Lives Matter movement…

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Over 140 Zuckerburg-funded scientists urge Facebook to take a stand against misinformation

Posted on June 8, 2020
Amrie Cruz

During the weekend, Facebook was questioned regarding their community standards and security policies as netizens reported numerous fake dummy accounts on the website. However, this is just one of the…

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An open letter to the hypocrites on my feed

Posted on June 5, 2020June 15, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

To anyone who has posted anything in support of #BlackLivesMatter but has never extended the same support to victims of extrajudicial killings, has continuously sided with despots and their cronies,…

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