Follow the latest Black Lives Matter news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
January 17, 2021, 9:07 AM
10 diverse children's books to teach kids about racism and representation
We spoke with experts about their diverse book recommendations to help teach kids about race, racism, antiracism, representation and diversity.
January 17, 2021, 9:07 AM
January 14, 2021, 9:19 PM
New York AG sues NYPD over handling of Black Lives Matter protests
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the NYPD over its handling of the Black Lives Matter protests.
January 14, 2021, 9:19 PM
January 12, 2021, 10:30 PM
North Carolina trooper under investigation for BLM comment
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper is under investigation following a social media post in which he described the Black Lives Matter movement as a “racist money laundering hate group.”
January 12, 2021, 10:30 PM
January 2, 2021, 4:06 PM
Police body camera footage show new details in Andre Hill shooting
The video shows officers not treating the wounded Hill for approximately five minutes.
January 2, 2021, 4:06 PM
December 30, 2020, 6:11 AM
Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush reflects on her Black Lives Matter roots and why she ran for Congress
Cori Bush talks to ABC News for "The Year," where she looks back at her roots in activism following Michael Brown's death and how it led her to run for Congress.
December 30, 2020, 6:11 AM
1 month ago
Vigil and calls for justice for Andre Hill
The 47-year-old Black man was fatally shot by a Columbus police officer responding to a non-emergency call.
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Protesters march on Brooklyn Bridge
Footage of this Sept. 25 protest came during the week a grand jury declined to charge officers in Louisville, Kentucky, with the killing of Breonna Taylor.
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4 stabbed in skirmishes at DC protests, while 1 person shot at clashes in Washington state
Four people were in critical condition in D.C., police said.
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One person shot in violent protests in Washington state
Two heavily armed groups with opposing views clashed violently, police said.
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Police guide that calls BLM a terrorist group draws outrage
A training group is promoting a document riddled with falsehoods, conspiracies.
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6 months after George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis activists scramble to save Black Lives Matter art
Kenda Zellner-Smith and Leesa Kelly collected at least 593 plywood boards from around the Twin Cities that could otherwise have been destroyed, disposed of or defaced.
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Black Lives Matter: A movement in photos
A look at the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Calls for justice over death of Black teenager found dead
Quawan Charles, 15, was found dead in a sugar cane field in rural Louisiana; authorities said a preliminary autopsy determined that he likely drowned.
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Turning Point: Black Lives Matter organizers say right-wing backlash was expected as movement grew
Andrew Young says civil rights protesters endured similar attacks.
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Gun-waving St. Louis couple sues news photographer
They claim the photographer trespassed to capture an image of the confrontation.
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Protests erupt over fatal shooting of Black man by deputies near Vancouver, Washington
Kevin E. Peterson Jr. was shot to death on Thursday evening near Vancouver.
3 months ago
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Black Lives Matter activist on backlash against movement
In May, activist Nia Miranda posted a video confronting two white women vandalizing a Starbucks during a Black Lives Matter protest, and she spoke about why such actions are damaging to BLM.
3 months ago
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Missouri woman whose arrest sparked outrage gives birth
Black Missouri woman was nine-months pregnant when she was arrested.
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Denver police say protest shooting suspect is not linked to political movement
Denver investigators are refuting rumors that the suspect under arrest for a shooting that killed a man during a protest Saturday is linked to any political group.
3 months ago
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Protest demonstrations in Colorado end with deadly shooting
A suspect is in custody after shots ring out during clashes between supporters of local police and counter protesters in Denver.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate's rally
It happened at a rally for a Republican candidate for a Senate seat in Delaware.
4 months ago
4 months ago
BLM co-founder on #DefundThePolice, Breathe Act
Patrisse Cullors talks about the social justice movement, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book "When They Call You A Terrorist."
4 months ago
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Nebraska man charged in protester’s death dies by suicide
A white business owner was charged in the fatal shooting of a Black man.
4 months ago
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Rally with Jacob Blake's family held in North Carolina
Blake was shot seven times by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
4 months ago
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Indiana racial justice activist lied about being Black
Activist known for racial and social justice advocacy has apologized for lying.
4 months ago
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Crowd protests charges against Denver anti-racism leaders
People are gathering at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver to protest.
4 months ago
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Journalist gets moving Black Lives Matter note from flight attendant
A TV host and travel influencer got a note from an American Airlines flight attendant.
4 months ago
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American Airlines OKs Black Lives Matter pins for employees
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter
4 months ago
5 months ago
Florida activists released after rally over police shootings
They were arrested during a protest after a grand jury failed to indict cops.
5 months ago
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Far-right, BLM activists clash in Louisville
Protesters calling for justice for Breonna Taylor and an armed group, who refer themselves as “patriots,” confronted each other ahead of the Kentucky Derby.
5 months ago
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Police gear up for potential protests in Rochester
Officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death have been suspended, but family and protesters are demanding criminal charges.
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Compromise keeps 'Black Lives Matter' paint off Boardwalk
The words “Black Lives Matter” have been written large in a public place in Atlantic City — just not where some demonstrators originally hoped
5 months ago
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Some see age-old playbook in new Tennessee protest law
Tennessee now leads the nation in criminalizing common ways people protest.
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Arizona student group slammed for raising money for gunman
Republican group donated money to the teen who killed 2 protesters in Wisconsin.
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Mayor: Police overtime bill to teen over protest rescinded
Overtime bill for $2,500 sent to teen who organized a Black Lives Matter rally.
5 months ago
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Huge protests continue to fill the streets of Wisconsin
Peaceful protesters are demanding the arrest of the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.
5 months ago
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ACLU calls for Kenosha police chief and sheriff to resign in wake of Jacob Blake shooting
The ACLU is calling for Kenosha law enforcement leaders to resign after Jacob Blake was shot by a police officer and protests of Blake's shooting turned deadly.
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Massachusetts governor activates up to 1,000 National Guard members
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed an order activating up to 1,000 National Guard members in the state on Friday.
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Seventy-four face federal charges from Portland protests
Seventy-four people are now facing federal charges related to protests that have rocked Portland, Oregon, for three months since George Floyd was killed
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Father-daughter create BLM PSA for the hearing impaired
Film director Emmai Alaquivia and 8-year-old Makayla joined the local deaf community to spread a strong message through video.
5 months ago
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Protest, fires erupt after police-involved shooting of Black Louisiana man Trayford Pellerin
Police say the suspect was armed with a knife and attempting to enter a store.
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New video shows faceoff between Black Lives Matter protestors and Chicago
Authorities say that the peaceful protests are being hijacked and that in one instance a police officer was hit repeatedly with a skateboard.
5 months ago
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Dolly Parton has the best comment about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement
Dolly Parton talked about the Black Lives Matter movement: “Of course Black lives matter."
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Ciara releases new music video featuring Black Lives Matter protesters to celebrate 'Black Excellence'
The Annie Bercy-directed video for "Rooted" features moving images from nationwide Black Lives Matter protests.
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Black Lives Matter organizer facing potential charges stemming from July protest
Activist Tianna Arata and attorney Lee Merritt talk with ABC’s Byron Pitts about her case being considered by the district attorney and the overwhelming amount of support she’s received online.
5 months ago
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As Black Lives Matter murals are disposed of or defaced, Minneapolis activists launch effort to preserve the art
Murals protesting the police killing of George Floyd and police brutality are getting vandalized or taken down, but now a group of activists is working to save the art.
5 months ago
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Calls for justice in Black suspect's death in North Carolina
Demonstrators held a vigil in North Carolina to call for justice in the case of a Black man who died days after his arrest
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Here are some commonly used terms that actually have racist origins
The aftermath of George Floyd’s death has sparked a cultural awakening around the nation along with re-examining the use of commonly used words and phrases.
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6 months ago
Families of Black victims killed by police sound the alarm about gun violence and brutality in New York protest
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered alongside the families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor on Friday to speak out against racism and police brutality.
6 months ago
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Professional sports players use their platform for social change
Basketball player Breanna Stewart speaks on the WNBA’s mission to fight social injustice this season and players will kick off their next game wearing jerseys dedicated to Breonna Taylor.
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