BLM’s Organizational Successes and Challenges; Also, a Step Towards IRL Inception

With Black Lives Matter establishing itself as a potent fundraiser, and local activists beginning to question its use of funds and demand financial support, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the organization’s growth and successes as well as some challenges it may face moving forward on its current trajectory (01:12). The guys also take a look at some research experiments where scientists were able to have two way communication with people who were sleep (36:52).

Ferguson activists demand $20 million from Black Lives Matter (Fox News)

Michael Brown’s father, Ferguson activists request $20 million from Black Lives Matter (Revolt)

BLM Responds to Demand From Mike Brown Sr. and Ferguson Organizer for $20 Million to the Site of 2014 Uprisings (The Root)

Killings by Police Declined after Black Lives Matter Protests (Scientific American)

Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered (NPR)

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