Statement on Sonya Massey
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Statement on Sonya Massey

The tragic murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, in her own home at the hands of the Sangamon County (IL) sheriff’s office has brought to light the perils of what happens when we ignore bias. Deputy Sean Grayson, who had previously worked for the department, was unequivocally responsible for her murder.

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Black Pride Network Values Statement
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Black Pride Network Values Statement

At Black Pride Network, our core values guide our actions, decisions, and aspirations as we work towards fostering a culture of pride, resilience, and equality within the Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Queer People of Color (QPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQIA+) Pride community.

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Black Pride Network Mourns Nex Benedict, Calls for Unity Amid Global Anti-Trans Attacks
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Black Pride Network Mourns Nex Benedict, Calls for Unity Amid Global Anti-Trans Attacks

The Black Pride Network (BPN) mourns Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old indigenous non-binary student who tragically died on Feb. 8 after reportedly being beaten by classmates in Owasso, Oklahoma. Nex faced months of bullying, exacerbated by a new law banning trans students from using gender identity-aligned restrooms.

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