Mothers of the Movement

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Tina Knowles-Lawson, Mothers of the Movement Ask Congress to Pass Anti-Racist Policies Via Emotional Letter

“Senators, some of you may never know what it is to wonder whether your child could be shot by the very people purportedly tasked with protecting their life.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 25, 2020 5:14PM EDT

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Trayvon Martin's Parents Consider Run for Political Office

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin’s memoir, “Rest In Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin,” is now available.

Sameer Rao Jan 31, 2017 1:46PM EST

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Trayvon Martin Memoir to Hit Shelves in January

Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, wrote “Rest In Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin” to explore their child’s life—and death.

Sameer Rao Sep 29, 2016 11:29AM EDT

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Beyoncé Honors Mothers of the Movement, Crushes 'Lemonade' Hits at MTV Video Music Awards

Plus, Rihanna took home the Video Vanguard Award, Kanye West spoke (a lot) and more from the VMAs.

Sameer Rao Aug 29, 2016 10:08AM EDT

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Every Time Hillary Clinton Mentioned People of Color During Her DNC Speech

“So let’s put ourselves in the shoes of young Black and Latino men and women who face the effects of systemic racism and are made to feel like their lives are disposable.”

Kenrya Rankin Jul 28, 2016 10:57PM EDT

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Mothers of the Movement Say Hillary Clinton is Unafraid to #SayTheirNames

Nine women—the mothers of Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin and more—took to the stage at the DNC to endorse the candidate they feel cares the most about Black lives.

Kenrya Rankin Jul 27, 2016 7:43AM EDT