Black Lives Matter


The Black Lives Matter Movement Isn't Over — Here's 5 Things You Can Do To Keep It Moving Forward
We must keep up the momentum.

How Non-Black People Of Color Can Work To Be Anti-Racist
This isn’t only a whiteness problem.


Lady Gaga Spoke Out Against Performative Activism And Shared Her Nickname For People Who Participate In It
"Do I believe Black lives matter? Yes. Do I believe this is going to get louder? Yes."

People Are Applauding Naomi Osaka's Response To A Question About Black Lives Matter After Winning The US Open
Protect Naomi Osaka at all costs.

Jamii Make It Easier Than Ever To Support Black-Owned Businesses – Here's What We Think You Should Buy From Them This Black Pound Day
They have over 180 brands that you can support now and forever.

Travis Scott Explained Why He Supports The BLM Movement And How He Holds Kanye West Accountable
"Our voices need to be heard."

Jeffree Star's Newest Apology Video To James Charles Is Facing Backlash
"This is 'hijack-tivism.'"

Trina McGee Received An Apology From Danielle Fishel After Calling Out The Mistreatment She Experienced On "Boy Meets World"
"I owed Trina an apology for being rude, cold, and distant."

Costco Didn’t Enforce Its Dress Code — Until Employees Started Wearing Black Lives Matter Masks
The retail giant's policies require workers to look “professional,” but employees say managers ignored it until some employees started wearing masks that Costco calls “political.”

14 Reactions To Lady A, FKA Lady Antebellum, Suing Anita White Because They Now Have The Same Stage Name
"So Lady Antebellum changed their name to Lady A in order to be racially 'woke' but now they are suing the black singer that’s had that name for 20 years."

Will Smith Opened Up About Being Called The N-Word "More Than 10" Times By Police
"We have to understand the reality of where we came from."

New York's Attorney General Ordered The Black Lives Matter Foundation To Stop Collecting Money
Following a BuzzFeed News investigation into donor confusion between the California-based foundation and the Black Lives Matter movement, authorities are stepping in.


JoJo Siwa Denied Featuring Blackface In Her New Music Video, And People Weren't Happy With Her Statement
"I need to set the record straight."

Faith Hill And Hayley Williams Are Calling For Mississippi To Change Their State Flag
"It's time to change the flag."

Black Women Share Their Stories About White Feminists Excluding Them From The Feminist Movement
"I can’t address the injustices I’ve experienced as a woman without addressing the injustices I’ve experienced as a Black person."

The Dixie Chicks Are Now "The Chicks"
Introducing the Chicks.

A Woman On TikTok Sang A Song Calling Out People For Using Racist Statistics, And It's Gone Super Viral
This is the official song of the summer.

"The Walking Dead" Star Khary Payton Revealed His Son Is Transgender In A Heartfelt Post
"There is nothing more beautiful than watching your child feel the joy of exploring what it means to be true to themselves."

20 Black Characters On TV Who Really Resonated With People
"I feel like she's playing my life on television."

17 Powerful Photos From Juneteenth Marches And Protests Across The Country
From Galveston to New York City.

"Big Mouth" Writer Brandon Kyle Goodman Shared His Thoughts On The Black Lives Matter Movement And It's Powerful
"For this fight to be successful, it's about all of us. We all have to come together for it to actually be true justice and true Black Lives Matter."

15 Black Women In Science You Probably Didn't Learn About In Your History Class
Dr. Green may literally have found the cure for cancer!!

This Sydney Hairstylist Is Petitioning TAFE NSW To Introduce Mandatory Training On Textured Hair
"What are you saying when you only teach people to do one kind of hair?”

15 Blak Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Supporting Blak voices and discovering a bunch of new music? What a win.

Here Are 29 YA Books By Black Authors That Are So Compelling You'll Want To Read Them More Than Once
The best of the best, ladies and gents!

In Case You Missed It: Australia Just Launched A Local #ShareTheMicNow Campaign And Here's What Happened
The time is long overdue to let Blak people lead the dialogue on Blak issues.

Josh Thomas Has Apologised And Says He Is "Super Ashamed" Of His Racial Comments In An Old Video
Thomas' apology comes as he claimed that "finding an experienced actor that's not white is really hard" in Australia, when compared to the States.

Taika Waititi Has Reshared A Powerful Video That Touches On How Harmful Casual Racism Can Be
"You don't have to be a full on racist. Being a tiny bit racist is enough."

Dozens Of Police Stood Guard Over A Statue Of James Cook And The Internet Tore Them A New One
"Imagine if the police put this much effort into protecting the lives of Indigenous Australians."

A Viral Tweet Has Revealed The "Economic Racism" Faced By Remote Aboriginal Communities
"We can’t say that Aboriginal groups don’t have access to their own land, which was illegally stolen from them in the first place, and then charge them an absolute bloody fortune to live there."

The Band Formerly Known As Lady Antebellum Is Being Accused Of "Performative Wokeness" And Being "Tone-Deaf" For Taking The Name Of A Black Singer
"How can you say Black Lives Matter and put your knee on the neck of another Black artist?"

Anthony Mackie Got Emotional On "Jimmy Fallon" Talking About Racism And Shared A Powerful Message About The Importance Of Voting
"We have a great opportunity right now to change the scope of the world."

12 People And Brands That Finally Realized Black Lives Matter This Week
Featuring the NFL, NASCAR, The Bachelor, and more.

Matt James Is The New "Bachelor," And Of Course, People Have Thoughts
The salmon jacket returns.

Here's What 19 Australian Celebrities Had To Say About Black Lives Matter
Some stars have been applauded for using their platforms to enact change, while others have been criticised for simply paying lip service.

Joss Whedon Reportedly Wanted Cordelia From "Buffy" To Be Played By A Black Actor
"Originally, Joss was looking for a Black actress for the role of Cordelia."

This “I Take Responsibility” Video Featuring White Celebrities Is Making A Lot of People Cringe
It sparked a LOT of discussion.

10 Expert Tips For Thoughtfully Talking About Racism With Family Or Friends
It can be difficult — but there are practical ways to make things more effective for everyone.

Meyne Wyatt's Monologue On Racial Inequality Needs To Be Taught In Schools Across Australia
"Silence is violence. Complacency is complicity."

Four Of Chris Lilley's Shows Have Been Permanently Removed From Netflix Due To Racial Depictions
We Can Be Heroes, Summer Heights High, Angry Boys and Jonah From Tonga have all been removed from the Australian and New Zealand catalogues.

This Video Of A White Woman Freaking Out Over Georgia's Election Is Going Viral Because It's The Opposite Of What We've Seen Karens Do Lately
I thought this video was going to be an entirely different one.

We Want To Know Which Black Characters On TV Made You Feel Seen
We want to hear from you!


15 People Share Their Experiences From The Black Lives Matter Protests
"It was inspiring to know that there are people who stand with me as a Black woman in America."

15 Indigenous Movies And TV Shows That Everyone Should See At Least Once
Put all of these on your to-watch list.

42 Of The Most Powerful Photos From Black Lives Matter Protests Around Australia
Australia stands with Bla(c)k communities around the world.

17 Things The Anti-Racism Protests Have Already Changed
A lot has happened in two weeks.

This Woman’s Post About Racial Gaslighting Blew Up Online — Here’s Why It’s Important
Racial gaslighting sounds like: “It was just a joke, calm down,” “Racism doesn't exist anymore,” “Why is it always about race?”

17 Black-Owned Occult Shops That Every Witch — And Their Entire Coven — Should Support
*prepares to sage every aspect of my life*

35 Black Characters From Popular TV Shows Who Were Wrongly Sidelined
Susie Carmichael from Rugrats deserved her own spin-off.

Here Are 33 Of The Best Protest Signs From Sydney's Rally This Weekend
"My skin shouldn't be a death sentence."

18 Common Ways Black People Are Racially Discriminated Against That Non-Black People Might Not Notice
Being Black is a full-time job.

36 Pictures That Show How Dramatically Different American Cities Look After Just A Few Weeks
A lot of things have changed in a few weeks.

Wayne Brady Shared A "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Clip With A Powerful Message About Race
"When you're joking but not really."

19 Pictures That Prove That No Single Protest Is Too Small
Get out there!

These Pictures Show The Scary Reality Of What Police Officers Claim Is Being Thrown At Them Vs. What They Are Throwing At Protesters
A can of beans vs. a flash-bang grenade.

28 Celebrities Who Marched In Protests This Weekend
Showing their support.

50 Moving Photos Of Black Lives Matter Protests In All 50 States
Black lives matter. Everywhere.

Here Are 18 Inspirational Quotes About Protest By 18 Icons Of Resistance
They said it best.

Beyoncé Gave A Speech To The Class Of 2020 And Talked About The Racism And Sexism She's Faced
"Your Blackness is beautiful."

Justice Smith Said He Is Queer In A Powerful Statement About Supporting Black Queer And Trans Lives In The BLM Movement
"I want to reiterate this sentiment: if your revolution does not include Black queer voices, it is anti-Black."

A Video Of Protesters Removing A Slave Trader's Statue Has Gone Viral — Here Are Some Of The Most Powerful Reactions
The controversial statue is no more.

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock Talked About The "Reality" Of Being The Black Girl In The Group In A Tearful Video
"Too often Black people are reminded of how far we've come as opposed to how far we can go."

Emily Ratajkowski's Husband Has Apologized After Getting Called Out For Using The N-Word
“I used a word casually like it was mine to use."


"The Help" Has Been Trending On Netflix — Here's Why It's Not A Good Idea To Watch It Right Now
Two words: "white savior."


Justin Bieber Just Made A Commitment To "Speak Up" About Racial Injustice And Systemic Oppression After Admitting He Has Benefited From Black Culture
In December, Justin acknowledged his previous use of the n-word as a teen.

J.K. Rowling Is Facing Backlash On Twitter For Her Comments On "People Who Can Menstruate"
"You have power and influence. Why would you do this? What does it achieve?"

BTS Donated $1 Million To Black Lives Matter
This news comes after fans rallied to help the BLM movement.

Black-Owned Womxn Etsy Shops To Support
Shops to fave and amazing goods to snap up to help you #BuyBlack and support this community of creatives anytime you're looking to shop.

Paul McCartney Revealed That The Beatles Refused To Play For A Segregated Audience In 1964, In A Post Supporting Black Lives Matter
"Saying nothing is not an option."

Billie Eilish Responded To People Who Said She Only Won Her Grammys Because She's White: "I Agree"
"You know what? I agree with the sentiment; I get why people say that."


“Selma” Was Punished At The Oscars After The Cast Protested Eric Garner’s Death
"Members of the Academy called in to the studio saying, ‘How dare they do that?'"

16 Powerful Moments From This Week
No justice, no peace.

People Are Calling Olivia Jade's Post About Racism And Privilege Tone-Deaf
Maybe not the best person to talk about privilege.

“Santa Monica Was A Boiling Point": Protests Are Taking Over White Wealthy Neighborhoods So They Can't Look Away
Protests over the death of George Floyd have culminated in some of the largest civil rights uprisings in history. And white, wealthy areas like Santa Monica are no longer exempt.


This Woman's Analogy For Why "All Lives Matter" Is Wrong Perfectly Explains It In The Simplest Way
"What about MY house? Doesn't it matter?!"

As A Black Woman, How Have You Felt Excluded From The Feminist Movement?
We wanna hear your stories.


26 Photos Of Celebrities At Protests This Week
Using their influence for good.

20 YA Books By Black Authors We're Excited To Read In The Latter Half Of 2020
So many titles to add to my TBR list!

13 Self-Care Tips For Black People Who Are Feeling Overwhelmed Right Now
Never forget to prioritise yourself.

A Man Who Spent 23 Years In Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted Has Gone Viral On TikTok
"It was like standing in a crowded plaza screaming you’re innocent, but no one is listening and keeps passing you by."

Support Black-Owned Businesses By Shopping Online From These 31 Awesome Stores
There are so many amazing stores and products to choose from!


LeBron James Called Out Laura Ingraham For Her Double Standard In The Way She Talks About Black Athletes Vs. White Athletes
"If you still haven’t figured out why the protesting is going on. Why we’re acting as we are is because we are simply F-N tired of this treatment right here!"

13 Inclusive Therapy And Mental Health Resources For BIPOC
Including sliding-scale therapists, online support groups, community-driven apps, and more.

Tell Us Which Black Character From A TV Show Deserved So Much Better
Angela from Boy Meets World deserved the world.

Amber Riley Addressed The Lea Michele Controversy For "The First And Last Time" In A New Interview
"I have no hatred or ill will."

21 People Told Us Why They Thought It Was Important To Attend A Black Lives Matter Protest
"I march because I want my children to know that it's OK for them to be heard. I march because this has got to stop."

Tavi Gevinson Called Out Karlie Kloss For Posting About Ending Racism When Her Family-In-Law Is Literally The Trumps
"Lmao @ you ignoring ivanka on social media; she still went to your wedding."

14 Incredibly Powerful Images From The "Black Lives Matter" Protest In London
"The UK is not innocent."

Bollywood Actors Are Talking About Black Lives Matter And Indians Are Calling Out Their Double Standards
"George Floyd exposed Indian hypocrisy"

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.
