#TBT: Disrupting White Capitalism Makes A Black Xmas

The Los Angeles Sentinel published an article focusing on our efforts to bring reason to the season.

Since 2014, #BlackLivesMatter has used the holiday season to highlight the relationship between White capitalism and Black death through its #BlackXmas efforts that encourage people to #BuildBlack, #BuyBlack and #BankBlack. Rooted in an abolitionist frame, the aforementioned tenets are a radical reimagining of the world. There is also an accompanying ridding of oppressive forms, in this case, White capitalism. Practically, ending White capitalism – the interlocking systems of racism and classism – begins with disruption of business-as-usual. By having a presence in spaces of White affluence, Black Lives Matter intends to compel those who have bought their way out of state violence, through White privilege and wealth, to face the pain and horror of the system that has been built to protect their status.

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Source: Los Angeles Sentinel