{"id":2063601,"date":"2023-10-11T14:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-will-not-condemn-affiliates-that-glorified-hamas-attacks\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:54:40","slug":"black-lives-matter-will-not-condemn-affiliates-that-glorified-hamas-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-will-not-condemn-affiliates-that-glorified-hamas-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"BLM Won&#8217;t Condemn Affiliates Glorifying Hamas Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fblack-lives-matter-will-not-condemn-affiliates-that-glorified-hamas-attacks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063601&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The national group has a \u2063history of aggressively policing local chapters<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>BLM, Hamas supporters (Elijah Nouvelage\/Getty Images, Burak Kara\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>The\u200b national Black Lives Matter group has a troubling track \u2062record when it comes to overseeing its \u2063local chapters.<\/p>\n<p>They have recently \u200ccome under fire for refusing to \u200dcondemn statements from these chapters that glorify Hamas\u2064 and its indiscriminate murder of innocent Israelis and\u200b Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Black Lives Matter chapters\u2064 across the United States have\u2064 shown their support \u200bfor the terrorist \u2062attacks against Israel, with Black Lives \u200bMatter Chicago \u2064even posting\u200c an image celebrating a paragliding Palestinian terrorist.<\/p>\n<p>These chapters have gone as far as claiming it is &#8220;racist and Islamophobic&#8221; to criticize Hamas&#8217;s brutality and justifying the terrorist group&#8217;s actions \u200cas &#8220;self-defense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2062 these alarming statements, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, the group that launched the movement, has \u2063refused \u2062to condemn the messages from the\u2062 local chapters.<\/p>\n<p>When questioned about it, they simply stated that\u200b they are not affiliated with those specific chapters.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is worth noting that the national Black Lives\u200d Matter group has a history of tightly controlling the activities of local chapters, as seen in their\u200b previous actions of \u200bbarring\u2062 activists who don&#8217;t align\u200d with their policies.<\/p>\n<p>While they have not issued any statements regarding the recent attacks, they have expressed opposition to what they perceive as Israeli &#8220;oppression&#8221; in the past.<\/p>\n<p>One of the \u2063cofounders of Black\u200d Lives Matter, Patrisse Cullors, has even called for the destruction of Israel, comparing the situation to apartheid-era South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Cullors recently stepped down as leader amidst controversy surrounding her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-censors-report-on-black-lives-matter-co-founders-real-estate-purchases\/\" title=\"Facebook Censors Report On Black Lives Matter Co-Founder\u2019s Real Estate Purchases\">real estate purchases<\/a> and financial\u200c disclosures revealing the group&#8217;s lavish spending.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the backlash, Black Lives Matter Chicago initially deleted their\u2062 tweet glorifying the Hamas terrorist but later defended their decision, reiterating \u200ctheir support\u200c for &#8220;Palestine &#038; the people who \u200cwill \u200ddo what they must to live free.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200cthe national organization&#8217;s centralized\u200d decision-making power \u2064and intervention in local chapters hinder the \u200ddevelopment of organic \u200bgrassroots initiatives and diminish the movement&#8217;s inclusivity<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Of\u200b aggressively policing local chapters. This behavior \u200craises concerns about the organization&#8217;s\u200b commitment\u200d to grassroots movements\u200b and its willingness to stifle\u2064 dissenting views within its ranks.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to clarify that the Black \u200dLives Matter movement emerged\u200d as a response to systemic \u2062racism and police violence \u200cdisproportionately targeting\u2064 Black individuals. \u200dIt has \u200dbecome a powerful force in advocating\u200c for justice and\u200d equality. However, the actions of the national\u2063 organization have at times contradicted \u2062the movement&#8217;s\u2062 principles.<\/p>\n<p>One prominent example \u200dof the national\u200c group&#8217;s heavy-handed\u200b approach \u2062is its response to the Free\u200c Palestine movement. While the national organization has voiced support for the Palestinian cause, it has consistently and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-will-not-condemn-affiliates-that-glorified-hamas-attacks\/\" title=\"BLM Won't Condemn Affiliates Glorifying Hamas Attacks\">vigorously suppressed local \u200cchapters&#8217; expressions<\/a> of solidarity with Palestine, \u2064effectively silencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebooks-oversight-board-will-remove-posts-flagged-by-users\/\" title=\"Facebook\u2019s Oversight Board Will Remove Posts Flagged By Users\">dissenting voices<\/a>. This contradiction undermines the \u200bmovement&#8217;s claim to justice and equality for all oppressed groups.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the \u200dnational group has been accused of centralizing decision-making power, thereby disregarding\u2063 the\u2064 autonomy and diversity of\u200d local chapters. This top-down approach has been counterproductive in fostering \u2063a truly inclusive movement that accurately represents\u200b the diverse experiences and struggles of various communities.<\/p>\n<p>The aggressive policing of local chapters extends beyond \u2064ideological differences. Reports have surfaced of the\u200b national group intervening in the affairs of local chapters, often removing or disciplining \u2064leaders who do not adhere strictly to the national\u2064 organization&#8217;s\u2064 agenda. This intervention has \u200dstifled\u2062 local creativity\u2063 and hindered the development of organic grassroots initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Another concerning\u2063 aspect of the national group&#8217;s behavior is its apparent aversion to dialogue \u200cand criticism. Those who dare to question\u2063 certain tactics or strategies employed by the organization are often \u200bmet with hostility. \u200cThis closed-mindedness undermines the principles of free expression and the importance of\u200b healthy debate within a movement.<\/p>\n<p>To truly embody its core values, the national \u200cBlack \u200bLives Matter organization must\u200d reconsider its approach to local chapters. It must create space\u200d for dissenting voices and encourage \u2062a diversity of strategies in\u200c tackling systemic racism and injustice. Grassroots movements thrive when they have the freedom to \u2062express themselves and develop organically, without undue interference from \u2062higher \u2064levels of authority.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the national group should actively engage in dialogue\u2062 with \u200bits critics and\u200c be open to\u200b constructive criticism. This\u200b inclusivity \u200dwill strengthen the movement&#8217;s legitimacy and ensure \u2063that it remains\u2063 responsive to the\u2063 needs of the\u2064 communities it represents.<\/p>\n<p>Black\u200d Lives Matter\u200c started as a powerful movement and has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcauliffe-staffer-says-fck-off-to-reporter-asking-questions\/\" title=\"McAuliffe Staffer Says \u2018F*ck Off\u2019 to Reporter Asking Questions\">made significant strides<\/a> toward highlighting the\u200d urgent need \u200dfor racial justice. However, the national \u200borganization&#8217;s aggressive policing of local chapters threatens\u2063 to undermine the grassroots\u2063 nature of\u2062 the movement and alienate \u2062those who seek meaningful change. By learning from its past \u2064mistakes and embracing a more inclusive and collaborative approach, \u2062the national Black Lives Matter organization can truly fulfill its potential as a\u200b catalyst for\u2064 lasting social transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The national Black Lives Matter group has a track record of actively monitoring local chapters supporting BLM and Hamas (Elijah Nouvelage\/Getty Images, Burak Kara\/Getty Images). However, they declined to denounce statements made by these chapters that praised Hamas and its indiscriminate killing of 1,200 Israelis and 22 Americans. BLM chapters nationwide&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":108,"featured_media":2063602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063601"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063601\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}