Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by

Louisville has experienced clashes between armed militia and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters, reflecting broader demonstrations across American cities. These confrontations, often reported by news outlets like the Lexington Herald Leader, are largely fueled by calls for justice.

Specifically, protesters demand accountability for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, by Louisville Metro Police officers on March 13, 2020. In one notable incident, a heavily armed group calling themselves "American patriots" retreated from downtown after being confronted by BLM activists.

The number of Black farmers has dramatically declined over the last century, a trend significantly hastened by the USDA's racist lending practices.

Attorney J.L. Chestnut, chief counsel

The number of Black farmers has dramatically declined over the last century, a trend significantly hastened by the USDA's racist lending practices.

Attorney J.L. Chestnut, chief counsel for the Black Farmers class-action lawsuit against the USDA, secured the largest civil rights settlement in U.S. history. This landmark victory opened the door for restitution for Native American, women, and Hispanic farmers.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHwyZuzznG0

Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

Director:

Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

Director: Cybele Malinowski
Producer: Cat Clark
Editor: Luey Conway
Composer: James Brown
Colour Grade: Matt Fezz
Sound Mix: Fade to Black Sound

The Black Lives Matter movement has advocated for its cause since 2013.

Following the killing of George Floyd, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" gained global visibility, appearing on streets

The Black Lives Matter movement has advocated for its cause since 2013.

Following the killing of George Floyd, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" gained global visibility, appearing on streets and screens worldwide. (News report, June 2020, Channel 4, United Kingdom)

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator

Listen to the latest Citizens’ Climate Radio episode featuring Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator at the National Audubon Society. Tykee organizes bird walks for Congress and discusses the incredibly successful Black Birders Week.

A birder since his teens, Tykee co-founded Black Birders Week last year after a racist incident. Organized rapidly via social media, the event showcased birding by people of color, generating over 600 million impressions and national press coverage.

Tykee joins the podcast to discuss the campaign's success, the importance of sharing Black experiences beyond trauma narratives, and his plans for this year's Black Birders Week.

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