“All lives can´t matter until black lives matter” – Huffpost Black voices.

Due to the recent shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, it seems necessary to say something on this blog. However, many people have written much better on this issue than I ever could, so here´s a list of articles tackling the issue of racially charged police brutality:

From Colorlines:

Philando Castile is the 123rd person to be killed by a policemen just this year.

Issa Rae, creater of “The misadventures of awkward black girl”, created a scholarship to fund Alton Sterlings children. 

Diamond Reynolds, the woman who witnessed her boyfriend Castile be shot to death while unarmed, spoke out.

Minnesota Governer called the shooting racist.

Huffpost Black voices:

5 self-care practices black people can use while dealing with trauma.

How the dehumanization of black people continues after they are murdered.

Polimic:

23 everyday activities punishable by death if you´re black in America.

Bitch media:

“We can live in a world where police don´t kill people”. (Infact, most european countries like Finland already do).

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#Sayhername:

In 2015, at least six black women have been killed by police.

Kimberlé Crenshaw is fighting for forgotten women. 

Why we should declare that black women and girls matter too. 

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