On May 11, 2017, the District Attorney’s Office announced that they would not be filing charges against Officer Joshua Lippert for the death of Jocques Clemmons. This decision comes nearly one month after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation completed its investigation of the shooting of Jocques Clemmons by Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) Officer Joshua…
Rest In Power: Jocques Scott Clemmons
Tonight we lift up the name JOCQUES SCOTT CLEMMONS of Nashville who was shot and killed by police today in Cayce Homes. All too often, traffic stops end up deadly for black people #DrivingWhileBlack. A passed stop sign yields flashing blue lights and our hearts race as our palms begin to sweat and fear kicks in,…
On Fundraising
This month, Black Lives Matter Nashville started our first large scale fundraiser. We’re so grateful to those who have already donated and are happy to say that we’ve already raised over $6,000. However, we still have a long way to reach our $100,000 goal. That figure may seem daunting right now, but we’re certain that…
Books & Breakfast: Black Revolutionary Women Thinkers Additional Reading
On Saturday, January 28th BLM Nashville and Protect the Culture hosted a Books & Breakfast on Black Revolutionary Women thinkers. We read and discussed works from Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, Octavia Butler, and Kimberle Crenshaw. Over 75 people joined us as we learned and grew together. Many have asked…
The Mandate: A Call and Response from Black Lives Matter Atlanta
The family at BLM Atlanta put together a powerful video and a mandate for us all. Check it out. TRANSCRIPT: [sound of helicopter above with music fading in] Mary Hooks: All across the nation from Baton Rouge to Asheville to Minnesota, Black bodies and police violence is showing that this country is crushing under…
The Movement For Black Lives Platform
On August 1st, 2016 the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 50 organizations, released it’s platform. Black Lives Matter Nashville stands in solidarity with the organizations involved and the demands that have been raised. As the platform states: Black humanity and dignity requires black political will and power. In response to the…
Vigil for #AltonSterling and #PhilandoCastile – Nashville
We’ve all been deeply impacted by the murder of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. We want to hold space for those of us who are mourning, in pain, and want to be around others. Join us Friday night at 7pm at Public Square. Here’s what we’re asking you to bring: -CDs -Candles (Lighters) -Signs/Poster -Bottled…
What Does the “State of Metro” Look Like From Below?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2016 Contact: projects@brettflener.com 615-948-1458 What Does the “State of Metro” Look Like From Below? Local organizers and homeless camp residents to hold silent vigil at Mayor’s State of Metro Address, followed by “The People’s State of Metro” press conference What: Silent Vigil and “The People’s State of Metro” Press…
