The confusion flows in part from the decentralised structure of the Black Lives Matter organisation and its founders' desire that it remain open and inclusive. The rally "had no affiliation with Black Lives Matter." Updated Sat, July 9th 2016 at 15:44 GMT +3WASHINGTON: "Black Lives Matter" has become a mantra for people protesting police violence against African Americans. "We need to frame out a way to come back to peace," said Bunch, 35, an African-American Dallas resident and Black Lives Matter contributor. During the standoff with police negotiators Thursday, the shooter invoked the slogan, saying he was "upset about black lives matter," according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown.

Source: Standard Digital July 09, 2016 06:11 UTC