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Support #BLM And You Could Win The Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk “Chunky Dunky”

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The untimely deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police brutality has opened America’s eyes more than ever. The nation has come together with people of different nationalities, religions and colors to stand up for the black community and to bring forth real change when it comes to equality.

Add the sneaker community to the list of people worldwide wanting to do their part to help in the senseless violence against black people at the hands of police. Raising money to help the cause, Copdate and Crushed Skate Shop are teaming up for an opportunity to win the Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk “Chunky Dunky” with all net funds going to three organizations:?BLACK LIVES MATTER (@blklivesmatter)?NAACP (@naacp) and ?CAMPAIGN ZERO (@campaignzero).

Four winners will be selected to win the shoe. Enter here for your chance to win while also contributing to fighting for one of the most important times in history, real change in regards to equality.

Lil Baby Sees ‘The Bigger Picture’ With New Visual

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Lil Baby spreads a powerful message in his new visual for “The Bigger Picture.” The essence of equality and fighting for what you believe in is delivered flawlessly in each bar that the Atlanta rapper spits.

The video is directed by Keemotion Films, showing Lil Baby out in the field with the rest of the peaceful protesters in Atlanta. The visual shows people in real-time, demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have died at the hands of police brutality and injustice. Lil Baby states via his Instagram account that proceeds will be spread between different organizations fighting for the cause.

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The Hundreds and Billionaire Boys Club Join Forces To Support Black Lives Matter

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The Hundreds and Billionaire Boys Club are joining forces for a co-branded graphic T-shirt. Proceeds from the partnership will go to two different charities: Black Lives Matter and Black Mental Health Alliance.

Branded designs from both companies will be featured in white print on a pre-shunk black cotton jersey tee. The back of the tee holds the Hundreds’ Adam Bomb as well as Billionaire Boys Club’s astronaut along with the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER.” The front shows The Hundreds’ logo next to “BLM” stylized as the “BBC” logo with the words Billionaire Boys Club written on the bottom.

June 10 is the last day to purchase the tee which can be bought on The Hundreds’ website for $75 USD.

‘Pokémon Go’ To Donate $5 Million USD Minimum From Go Fest 2020 Ticket Sales

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In an effort to stand against racism, Pokémon Go developer Niantic has just announced that it will donate a minimum of $5 million USD from its Pokémon Go Fest ticket sales this year to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Niantic head John Hanke states via Twitter and the company’s blog, that “Half of the proceeds donated will be used to fund new projects from Black gaming and AR creators that can live on the Niantic platform, with the ultimate goal of increasing content that represents a more diverse view on the world.” “The other half will go to U.S. nonprofit organizations that are helping local communities rebuild.”

Hanke also relayed that the company will also commit to apprenticeships that could lead to permanent positions, allyship training, scholarships and other employee efforts.

Lastly, a separate $100,000 USD will be donated by Niantic as well as matching employee contributions to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute to support the Black trans community. “We are committed to this cause, these initiatives don’t end with an announcement,” Hanke wrote.

The work to follow through will require years of effort to yield the impact we seek. The heart of Niantic is our community of players. It is imperative that we stand up to support our Black Trainers, Agents, and Wizards. We aim to be a force of change committed to the long road ahead of rebuilding a more just and fair system where all are welcomed, valued, and have a fair chance at success.

John Hanke