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Black History in Three Acts 1619 Slavery

Black History in Three Acts

Jun 5, 2020 3 Min read time Image: Andy Witchger / WikiMedia The story of how black people confront systems of racial capitalism and plot world liberation. A reading list from Robin D. G. Kelley. Police violence is only the enforcement arm of a system of racial domination and racial capitalism that was…
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June 4, 2020
Many Think Benny & Jerry’s “Dismantle White Supremacy” Is The Only Good Brand Response 1619 Slavery

Many Think Benny & Jerry’s “Dismantle White Supremacy” Is The Only Good Brand Response

"Ben & Jerry's" ice cream is no stranger to advocating for social change. Last year, the company released a flavor called "Justice Remix'd," an insane combination of cinnamon bun dough and spicy fudge brownie that benefited the Advancement Project National Office, which supports prison reforms. The flavor comes about four…
bubmag
June 3, 2020
Black journalist accuses Daily Caller of encouraging readers to harass, dox her 1619 Slavery

Black journalist accuses Daily Caller of encouraging readers to harass, dox her

New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones is speaking out against the Daily Caller Hannah-Jones says the conservative news publication is inciting its readers with a headline that she says misrepresents her views on the looting and violent protests, which erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “Despite numerous comments…
bubmag
June 3, 2020
Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Writer: ‘Destroying Property Isn’t Violence’ 1619 Slavery

Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Writer: ‘Destroying Property Isn’t Violence’

New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Nikole Hannah-Jones attempted to justify the ruthless rioting terrorizing American cities Tuesday by claiming simply, “property can be replaced.” “Violence is when an agent of the state kneels on a man’s neck until all of the life is leached out of his body,” Hannah-Jones…
bubmag
June 3, 2020
Ben & Jerry’s Demands Justice for George Floyd: ‘We Must Dismantle White Supremacy’ 1619 Slavery

Ben & Jerry’s Demands Justice for George Floyd: ‘We Must Dismantle White Supremacy’

On Tuesday, the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's released a statement calling for justice in the killing of 46-year-old George Floyd by police and condemning the "inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy." The company also called out the numerous instances of violence perpetrated by police against protesters…
bubmag
June 3, 2020