When I say black lives matter, I’m not referring to an organization, taking a political stance or following a trend. I’m telling whoever is capable of seeing or hearing the statement, that black lives matter. Simple.
These words, these words, these words from Jacob Blake’s sister. The soul of this nation is sick.
“It happened to Emmett Till. Emmett Till is my family.”
Friday marks the 65th anniversary of the lynching of Emmett Till.
How do people see ANOTHER BLACK MAN get SHOT IN THE BACK 7 TIMES in front of his family and have the nerve to say “He could’ve been grabbing a gun.” That’s the first thing that comes to mind when you watch the video? HOW DO YOU JUSTIFY THIS? WHEN WILL IT STOP? #JacobBlake
I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career defending our Constitution and fighting for folks who need a fair shake. This is a good day for our country. Now let’s go win this thing.
I just joined! Check out GirlTrek, the largest organization in America for black women’s health. We are on a march to get 1 million Black women walking! https://t.co/YWsjzslhmI