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A Word From Our New National Co-Directors
In 2012, like many other young Black activists of this time, I was struck by the murder of Trayvon Martin, but even more so by the non-indictment of his murderer. I was living in Miami during this time, and I joined Dream Defenders and became an organizer dedicated to student organizing, feminist politic, and liberatory […]
And the New Co-Directors of BYP100 Are….
Hello Good People, We shared the news about plans to transition from my role as BYP100 National Director just a few months ago. I’m still overwhelmed by the support and affirmations about my leadership and the strength of our organization. We just celebrated five whole years on July 13th right here in Chicago, and we are headed […]
Exposing the Real Chitown Killas
As you’ve probably heard, over 40+ people have been shot in Chicago this past weekend in a span of 7 hours. Everyone is in an uproar and once again, the conversation about violence in the city has become a hot topic. And the long-held question regarding what we are going to do about Black on Black […]
Gun Control Legislation Sets Precedence for Racial Bias/Criminalization
When laws and legislation are built in this country they almost always criminalize, disenfranchise, and dismantle the self-determination of Black and Brown folks; Even the very few of those laws that are designed with good intentions. Because the foundation of governance and American political power is violently predicated on anti-Blackness, white-supremacy, and colonialism, these laws […]
The Bluest Lie of Crime and Punishment
Since the emergence of the Movement for Black Lives in 2014, there have been constant attacks on those speaking out with attempts to delegitimize the countless experiences that Black people have when it comes to state-sanctioned violence. These coordinated efforts deflect from the work needed to make Black lives matter in this country. One way […]
A Love Letter to Black People
Family, We know that Friday, January 20th was a rough one, but we just want to remind you that we love you and we got your back. We can’t downplay the current political moment and will not promise that you won’t feel the impact of this administration. But what we can promise is that we […]
BYP100 Speaks Out In Light of DOJ Report on Chicago Police Department
Contact: L’lerrét Ailith, Communications Manager 443-488-0312, llerret@byp100.org The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report with findings from a year-long investigation into the Chicago Police Department (CPD), but no findings come as a surprise to the many Black and Brown Chicagoans who live with the daily consequences of CPD’s actions. But the DOJ’s […]
[BREAKING!] BYP100 NYC and Million Hoodies NYC Lockdown Patrolmen Benevolent Association Offices
BYP100 NYC and Million Hoodies NYC chapter are currently locking down the Lower Manhattan headquarters of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association to demand the immediate firing of Officer Wayne Isaacs and to call attention to the multiple institutions that hamper police accountability in the city.When: 9:00 am EST Where: 125 Broad St, New York, NY, 10004 […]
BYP100 DC and BLM DC Shutdown National Fraternal Order of Police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2016 CONTACT: L’lerrét Jazelle Ailith 443-488-0312 llerret@byp100.org BYP100 DC and BLM DC Shutdown National Fraternal Order of Police BYP100 and BLM DC join with the Movement for Black Lives demanding divestment from policing and calling for #FreedomNow. Livestream here –> http://byp100.org/breakingdcfopshutdown/ Washington, D.C. – On July 20, 2016, […]
BYP100 in Defense of Black Rage and Black Resistance
Media Contact: L’lerret Ailith BYP100 Communications Manager llerret@byp100.org 443-488-0312 BYP100 is committed to the long-term struggle for Black liberation, human dignity, and transformative justice. As our people – Black men, women, girls, femmes, and folks of all or no gender alike – are slaughtered in our streets by the hands of police and killed slowly and […]