https://townhall.com/tipsheet/josephchalfant/2026/01/09/anti-ice-riots-break-out-in-minneapolis-n2669258
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely" — Proverbs 10:9
"A black bloc is not an organization or group with members. It's a tactic used during protests and riots. Participants dress in all black, often with masks or face coverings, to create anonymity and make it difficult for law enforcement to identify individuals. The uniform appearance allows people to blend in and move as a unit without standing out afterward.
The tactic originated in West Germany in the 1980s among anarchist and far-left activists and later spread internationally. Black bloc participants typically operate on the fringes of larger protests, where most people may be peaceful. Their actions often include vandalism, property damage, breaking windows, setting fires, and confronting police. The goal is usually to disrupt, intimidate, provoke confrontation, or force a stronger response that escalates chaos and media attention.
Because it is a tactic, not a formal group, anyone can adopt it temporarily, then disappear back into the crowd once the action ends. That deniability is part of its appeal. Authorities often distinguish between peaceful demonstrators and black bloc actors when analyzing protest violence, though identifying individuals afterward can be difficult.
In short, black bloc refers to how people protest, not who they are."