Ep. 379 – Is the phrase “Black Lives Matter” becoming the new “Thoughts & Prayers”?

For years on end, after every mass shooting in this country, Republicans would offer nothing but thoughts and prayers. It’s infuriating. But now I am worried that Democrats who are quick to say “Black Lives Matter,” but don’t actually fight for policies that prove it are doing the same damn thing. Let me unpack and explain it on today’s rerun episode of The Breakdown.
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For years on end, after every mass shooting in this country, Republicans would offer nothing but thoughts and prayers. It's infuriating. But now I am worried that Democrats who are quick to say "Black Lives Matter," but don't actually fight for policies that prove it are doing the same damn thing. Let me unpack and explain it on today's rerun episode of The Breakdown.
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This post was originally published on The Breakdown with Shaun King.


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