About the Movement
Black Lives Matter is a global movement that campaigns against systemic racism and violence toward Black people.
Our Mission
Black Lives Matter works inside and outside of the system to heal the past, reimagine the present, and invest in the future of Black lives through policy change, community investment, and cultural work.
Founded: 2013 — co-founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi.
The movement is decentralized and emphasizes local organizing, direct action, and policy advocacy to address police brutality, mass incarceration, and racial inequities.
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