https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3 William's album. en-us 2023-02-26 17:27:37 UTC 2025-10-16 13:50:39 UTC hello@padlet.com wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495421603 This song was written by the legendary band, Black Eyed Peas. The message of this song is identical to what Black Lives Matter has preached. The social issues of racism, police brutality and social injustice are all brought up. ]]> 2023-02-26 18:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495421603 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495730121 This song was written by Beyonce and released on Juneteenth in 2020. Within this song, Beyonce promotes Black excellence and appreciation for blackness. She does this by upraising the voices of Black people and promoting Black-owned businesses. Truly a beautiful song. ]]> 2023-02-27 03:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495730121 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495746984 These three women founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and Alicia Garza. 

]]> 2023-02-27 03:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495746984 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495756460 Black Lives Matter was cofounded after the tragic death of Trayvon Martin in 2013. He was racially profiled and murdered by a neighborhood-watch volunteer.]]> 2023-02-27 03:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495756460 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495761242 The death of George Floyd re-sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. This article gives a detailed summary regarding the disturbing details of George Floyd's death. The officer, Derek Chauvin, had his knee on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes. Floyd repeated over twenty times that he could not breathe. ]]> 2023-02-27 03:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495761242 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495774420 This article explains some of the reforms that have happened across the country in light of protest. Although the events that lead to protest are very sad, the outcome of Black Lives Matter protests are encouraging. In the state of Maryland, violent police tactics are now banned, disciplinary records are now public, and the state no longer purchases military equipment for law enforcement. ]]> 2023-02-27 04:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495774420 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495784478 "dear white america", by Danez Smith, is a phenomenal poem. In this poem, Smith gives us a unique perspective on what it's like to be Black living in America. He demands justice for all of the violence towards African Americans. Smith also imagines a planet where blackness is celebrated and a society that treats Black people with dignity. ]]> 2023-02-27 04:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495784478 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495789029 This poem is a wonderful piece of literature written during the time period of segregation. The narrator in this poem is unable to eat at the table whenever guests come over. At the end of the poem, the narrator decides that he will stand up against segregation. Over the years, we have seen many courageous African Americans stand up and fight for what is right. ]]> 2023-02-27 04:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495789029 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495797361 In this video, Mandy Bowman, talks about the importance of supporting Black-owned business. Bowman gives three main components, supporting Black-owned businesses, creating and encouraging more Black entrepreneurs, and sharing resources. This is important because it contributes to the generational and long term wealth within Black families and communities. ]]> 2023-02-27 04:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495797361 wlin58410 https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495825219 This video is must-watch. Oprah Winfrey is the first female Black billionaire. She has done tremendous work within Black communities. One of the Black men she helped went on to study at Yale while another is a leader in a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund. ]]> 2023-02-27 04:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wlin58410/lgnzzp79iunt9vy3/wish/2495825219