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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Black History Month in D.C. isn’t just about the past. It’s about resistance that never stopped. This month we’re lifting up the ongoing resistance of Black people in D.C. to the police state, police terror, and state violence starting with Red Summer, 1919. 🧵⬇️ #BlackHistoryMonth #DCPolicingHistory

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

On October 18, 2021, De’Andre Johnson’s life was stolen by MPD cop Juwan Jefferson, the same cop who took the life of Eric Carter on September 16, 2019. To all of his family, De’Andre was the glue. He was also a father, warrior, and protector. His life mattered.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

✨ Relive the joy! ✨ Check out all the amazing moments we captured by @leahonthelens at Black Joy Sunday! Community, love, and celebration in every photo 📸💛 #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10YEARS

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Celebrating 10 years of Black Lives Matter DC—organizing, healing, and reclaiming space for our people. Thank you to our community, sponsors, and partners for standing with us. Here’s to the next decade of joy, justice, and freedom. ✊🏾🖤 #BLMDC10Years #BlackJoySunday

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

We’re here, we’re live, we’re outside — Black Joy Sunday 10 Years!

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🎉 Black Joy Sunday is here!! Forecast clears in time, be there when it all kicks off! 📍Anacostia Park will be lit 🔥 see you at 1-5 at field 6! Tell a friend to bring a friend!! Click the link that’s pinned on our page 🌟🖤

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! 🔥 The energy, the music, the food, the family fun—it’s almost here. See you at Black Joy Sunday! ITS LIT!#blackjoysunday #blmdc10years 🖤 TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND! 🌟Click the link that’s pinned to view more information AND to register 🌟

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The countdown is getting real! We are three days away 🎉✨ Black Joy Sunday 🗓️Sept 7 📍Anacostia Park • 1–5 PM! 🎶 Free food, games, dancing, giveaways, and all the vibes. Click the link in our bio to register and view more information! #BlackJoySunday #BlackJoyDC #BLMDC10YEARS

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

MPD’s core practices are poisoned with racial bias. Black folks make up 40% of DC, but account for over 70% of all stops in 2022 & 2023 and less than 1% of these stops recovered firearms. More cops, no measurable gains in safety. #LetYourMottoBeResistance www.acludc.org/publications...

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The countdown is ON! 🎉 Only 5 days until we gather for food, music, dancing, and pure JOY. Who are you bringing with you to Black Joy Sunday? 🙌🏾 Don’t forget to click the link in our bio to register and view more information! actionnetwork.org/events/blm-d... #blmdc10years

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/08/2025

President Trump's crusade against D.C.’s homelessness fails to solve some of its deepest struggles: There are not enough services, subsidies or beds to house the thousands of adults and children in the District without permanent housing. wapo.st/4mP0xTF

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

📍 In just 2 weeks, Anacostia Park will be the place to be! Food, games, dancing, and vibes all wrapped into one celebration. Don’t miss Black Joy Sunday! Click the link for more information and to register! actionnetwork.org/events/blm-d...

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BLM DC 10 Year Anniversary - Black Joy Sunday: Still Rooted In Joy

Black Joy Sunday: Still Rooted in Joy — 10 Years of Liberation & Community Anacostia Park, Field 6 (Near the skating rink on the basketball court side) Sunday, September 7, 2025 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM...

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We are fighting to protect the Sanctuary Values Act because it limits police power and protects vulnerable people right now. This is one step toward our larger goal of ending the harm of policing altogether.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Federalizing the police means more raids, more deportations, and more fear and terror especially for Black immigrant and undocumented folks.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This isn’t about which police force is in charge. It’s about whether our community keeps the protections we fought for in the Sanctuary Values Act. Federal control would result in: • Increased ICE collaboration • Greater risk of detention and deportation

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Living our abolitionist principles means we oppose both the local and federal expansion of police power, because the harm to our communities comes from the system itself, regardless of who’s in charge.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Being principled would mean we filter our actions through that abolitionist belief. We should ask outselves: • Does my action reduce the power or legitimacy of policing? • Or am I just choosing who gets to control the same harmful system?

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

If one of our principles is that prisons and policing are inherently oppressive and must be dismantled, a principle would be that both federal and local policing harms our community.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Without having clear principles guiding our actions, decisions, how we navigate a situation like this, we could find ourselves fighting for and legitimizing systems and institutions that contradict the principles we say we have.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

To “have principles” is to have a set of personal values about what’s right or wrong, just or unjust, etc. These are our moral compasses, they guide our decisions, our actions, etc. “Being principled” means consistently living our principles, even when it’s difficult, or no one is watching.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The issue is about preserving the Sanctuary Values Act (critical harm reduction) and MPD’s very particular collaboration with ICE and the impact to our folks in DC. Words mean things. Being “principled” isn’t an organizing catch phrase. Abolition isn’t just about cops.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Thank you for supporting these comrades.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Are you ready for Black Joy Sunday? Will you be attending 👀 #BLACKJOYSUNDAY #BLMDC10YEARS

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🕺🏾💃🏾 Spotlight 💃🏾🕺🏾 Bring your dancing shoes—you know how we do! @dancingwithregina is bringing the energy and keeping the ground hot all day at Black Joy Sunday! 💥🪩 📍 Anacostia Park 🗓 Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 1–5 PM 🎉 Free food, games, dancing & giveaways! #BLMDC10Years #BLACKJOYSUNDAY

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Lights, Camera, Action! We’re shining the spotlight on @masscommguruprod— capturing all the moments!🎥✨ Black Joy Sunday 🗓️Sept 7 📍Anacostia Park • 1–5 PM! 🎶 Free food, games, dancing, giveaways, and all the vibes. 📍 Mark your calendar & pull up! #BlackJoySunday #BlackJoyDC #BLMDC10YEARS

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

"Police presence doesn’t stop violent shootings or homicides." -DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (3/2/20) (at 3:10 of video) youtu.be/ooJHMZtncy8

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What is being done about the increasing violence in the District?

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🚨 They’re sending more federal cops into DC.   Join us Saturday 8/16 to fight back. Police Abuse Complaints, Narrative Control & Building Community Power   12–2PM | Free food, ASL, kids activities   🔗 bit.ly/collab_aug25  #Copaganda

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🎨✨ Spotlight ✨🎨 We’re bringing color, creativity, and BIG smiles to Black Joy Sunday with the amazing talents of @joliefaces! Good vibes, games, giveaways, dancing and more! ✨ 🗓 Sunday, September 7, 2025 📍 Anacostia Park | 1–5 PM #BLMDC10years #BLACKJOYSUNDAY

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🔥 Spotlight 🔥 Bring your appetite! @dees_grill_dmv will be at Black Joy Sunday serving up mouthwatering bites made with love and flavor! 🗓 Sunday, September 7, 2025 📍 Anacostia Park | 1–5 PM 🎶 Vibes, games, giveaways, dancing and music! #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10Years

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

⭐️🌟SPOTLIGHT 🌟⭐️ Bring your appetite! @b.cartercooks will be at Black Joy Sunday serving up mouthwatering bites made with love and flavor! 🗓 Sunday, September 7, 2025 📍 Anacostia Park | 1–5 PM 🎶 Vibes, games, giveaways, dancing and music! #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10Years

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

🌟 Vendor Spotlight🌟 Catch @thechildcarecove at Black Joy Sunday bringing their unique flavor, creativity, and excellence to the celebration. 🗓 Sunday, September 7, 2025 📍 Anacostia Park | 1–5 PM #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10Years

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Verdict reached in civil suit against DC Police for deadly 2020 shooting of #DeonKay An auditors report in 2021 found the police acted "recklessly." www.wusa9.com/article/news...

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Verdict reached in civil suit against DC Police for deadly 2020 shooting of Deon Kay

An auditors report in 2021 found the police acted "recklessly."

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

#DeonKay verdict in the case against the MPD cop who took his life during the 2020 uprising being read now!

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🎧 Vendor Spotlight: DJ @djelektrk 🎧 We’ve got boots on the ground and beats in the air! DJ @djelektrk is bringing the soundtrack of joy, resistance, and celebration to Black Joy Sunday — from timeless classics to today’s hottest hits.

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

We’re celebrating 10 years of Black Lives Matter DC with music, dancing, special giveaways, and yep—we’re bringing the grill out! 🍔🔥 Come eat good, vibe out, and enjoy a day full of Black joy for everyone. #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10Years

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

We’re turning the lens on @leahonthelens capturing the essence of Black joy one shot at a time Come meet her and other dope vendors at Black Joy Sunday Sept 7 • Anacostia Park • 1–5 PM! Free food, games, dancing, giveaways, and all the vibes. 📍Save the date & pull up! #BlackJoySunday #BLMDC10Years

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Save the date! This edition of Black Joy Sunday will be a vibrant community event celebrating Black culture, creativity, and resilience. With music, dancing, delicious food, and a large children’s area, it’s a day of Black joy and connection for all!

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Please tell us a band didn’t cover @lizzobeeating.bsky.social’s “About Damn Time” at the president’s parade? Then again, requiring him to get proper licensing (which they wouldn’t have gotten) is probably… illegal. bsky.app/profile/bria... @briantylercohen.bsky.social

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Black Lives Matter DC @blmdc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

East of the River Mutual Aid (EORMA) Spring Pop-Up Apr. 5 | 12–3PM 1640 Marion Barry Ave SE (back parking lot) We’ll have hygiene supplies, diapers (all ages), food, clothes & COVID! There’ll be face painting, music, and political education, too. Mutual aid is how we care for each other. Pull up!

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