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Texas court denies request to reconsider governor's pardon in BLM demonstrator's killing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas court denies request to reconsider governor's pardon in BLM demonstrator's killing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Abbott, a Republican, pardoned Daniel Perry in May in …

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Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon
1 year, 7 months ago

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A U.S. Army sergeant who fatally shot an armed protester at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday, after prosecutors used his social media history and text messages to portray him as a racist who may commit violence again. “Abbott clearly boxed himself into a corner,” when he appeared …

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Army sergeant who killed BLM protester gets 25 years. Texas governor quiet on pardon vow
1 year, 8 months ago

Army sergeant who killed BLM protester gets 25 years. Texas governor quiet on pardon vow

LA Times  

Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, was convicted of murdering Air Force veteran Garrett Foster, an armed protester, during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas. Abbott lauded Texas’ tough “stand your ground” self-defense laws and said Perry had been railroaded by a liberal prosecutor. “Abbott clearly boxed himself into a corner” when he appeared to respond to criticism from …

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The Texas pardons board is investigating after GOP governor’s request in case of sergeant convicted of killing protester at 2020 BLM rally
1 year, 9 months ago

The Texas pardons board is investigating after GOP governor’s request in case of sergeant convicted of killing protester at 2020 BLM rally

CNN  

CNN — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is launching an investigation upon the Republican governor’s request for an expedited probe and pardon recommendation for a US Army sergeant convicted Friday of killing a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. Perry,” Abbott tweeted Saturday afternoon, explaining Texas law allows the governor to request the state’s pardon …

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The AP Interview: BLM’s Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing
2 years, 8 months ago

The AP Interview: BLM’s Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — No, insists Patrisse Cullors, former leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation: Despite allegations of financial improprieties, neither she nor anyone else in leadership misused millions of dollars in donations. He said the property purchase could be weaponized by movement opponents, leading possible donors to shy away from Black-led social justice organizations: “That’s the thing …

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The AP Interview: BLM’s Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing
2 years, 8 months ago

The AP Interview: BLM’s Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — No, insists Patrisse Cullors, former leader of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation: Despite allegations of financial improprieties, neither she nor anyone else in leadership misused millions of dollars in donations. He said the property purchase could be weaponized by movement opponents, leading possible donors to shy away from Black-led social justice organizations: “That’s the thing …

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The AP Interview: BLM's Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing
2 years, 8 months ago

The AP Interview: BLM's Patrisse Cullors denies wrongdoing

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said the property purchase could be weaponized by movement opponents, leading …

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After quitting BLM, co-founder Patrisse Cullors is healing: ‘I really thought I was gonna die’
2 years, 11 months ago

After quitting BLM, co-founder Patrisse Cullors is healing: ‘I really thought I was gonna die’

LA Times  

Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, stepped down in May before seeking treatment for PTSD. “I really thought I was gonna die,” said the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network. In the aftermath, Samaria Rice and Lisa Simpson, both mothers of sons killed by police, released a statement calling on Cullors, the organization …

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AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
3 years, 10 months ago

AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took in just over $90 million last year, according to a financial snapshot shared exclusively with The Associated Press. BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors told the AP that the foundation is focused on a “need to reinvest into Black communities.” “One of our …

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Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
3 years, 10 months ago

Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances

LA Times  

A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year. The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took in just over $90 million last year, according to a financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press. BLM …

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Black Lives Matter co-founder is leading an initiative funded by a pro-Chinese Communist Party group
4 years, 3 months ago

Black Lives Matter co-founder is leading an initiative funded by a pro-Chinese Communist Party group

Daily Mail  

A liberal initiative led by a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement is funded by a group linked to the Chinese Communist Party, it has been revealed. Alicia Garza, 39, is the principal of Black Futures Lab, an advocacy group she created two years ago that works 'with black people to transform their communities', according to their website. Alicia …

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Black Lives Matter | A hashtag that turned into a rights movement
4 years, 7 months ago

Black Lives Matter | A hashtag that turned into a rights movement

The Hindu  

The death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd choking under the knee of a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25 triggered waves of protests that continue to wash over the U.S. Floyd was pinned down for eight minutes and 46 seconds. The fresh round of protests also brought back to the street as well as social networks the …

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