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Democratic Party Gets The Read Of A Lifetime After Claiming To Be A Supporter Of Black Lives Matter

Janelle Monae (right), a singer with Wondaland, gestures...

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Black Lives Matter organizers clapped back like a boss when Democrats released a statement saying that the political party endorsed the grassroots movement. BLM responded saying: “We do not now, nor have we ever, endorsed or affiliated with the Democratic Party, or with any party. The Democratic Party, like the Republican and all political parties, have historically attempted to control or contain Black people’s efforts to liberate ourselves…True change requires real struggle, and that struggle will be in the streets and led by the people, not by a political party.” Tell ’em! read more at the Huffington Post.

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