The Movement for Black Lives, an umbrella group that includes members of Black Lives Matter, released the platform. 'Black lives matter!' Some offshoots that are unaffiliated with it but use the Black Lives Matter name have gotten more directly involved in elections. The death sparked days of unrest and brought national prominence to the Black Lives Matter movement. Last week, one group in Ohio called Black Lives Matter of Cuyahoga County made waves after endorsing a Republican, Sen.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 01, 2016 22:42 UTC