Amid the chaos and turmoil perpetuated by the liberal media, Black Lives Matter (BLM) leader Hawk Newsome has called for “black vigilantes” to descend onto cities in retaliation for the acquittal of former Marine Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely. In a heated interview on ABC Live, Newsome condemned the jury’s decision and boldly demanded action from the black community.
“People want to jump up and choke us and kill us for being loud, how about we do the same when they attempt to oppress us?” Newsome passionately exclaimed. “I’m tired. I know you’re looking for us to be like ‘oh, go and march. Go and march.’ No, this weekend, I want you to hold a community event, everywhere from the Bronx, to Houston, to Seattle, to Florida. Black people hold community events and talk about what you need.”
Newsome’s call for “black vigilantes” comes after the acquittal of Penny, who was charged with criminally negligent homicide for holding Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway train in May 2023. The jury determined that Penny acted in self-defense and Neely’s death was a tragic accident, not intentional homicide.
But Newsome and fellow BLM activists refuse to accept this verdict, labeling it as yet another example of systemic racism and calling for retaliation. As former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy aptly pointed out, the jury’s deadlock was likely influenced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s manipulation of the narrative as a “racialized” incident.
In the midst of this chaos, it is important to remember the true motives and agenda of BLM. Its leaders, including co-founder Patrisse Cullors, have openly identified themselves as “trained Marxist[s],” with a focus on building a movement “that could be utilized by many, many black folk.” But recent lawsuits and controversies have revealed that the organization’s focus has shifted to lining its own pockets, rather than truly advocating for the black community.
Cullors herself has come under fire for using funds donated to BLM for personal gain, including purchasing a $6 million home, private jet flights, and funding a $4 million budget for only two employees. This is a far cry from the grassroots movement it claims to be and further reveals the corrupt nature of BLM.
In the midst of this chaos and corruption, it is important to remain vigilant and not fall victim to the deceitful narratives peddled by the liberal media. We must stand with President Trump, who has consistently denounced BLM and their divisive tactics. Let us come together as a nation, united against these radical and dangerous ideologies.