Alicia Garza

Three black women two of whom are wearing sunglasses one of whom is wearing glasses cheer at a rally
catherine lizette gonzalez  May 29, 2019 7:39AM EDT

Black Census Project Reveals Electorate's Concerns—and Power

More than half of the 30,000+ survey participants said that politicians do not care about them or their interests.
Tourmaline, Charlene Carruthers, Miss Major, Alicia Garza and Barbara Smith. Black women in blue and red and orange and yellow clothing pose in various positions in front of brown wood and blue walls
Sameer Rao  Feb 12, 2019 5:30PM EST

Out Mag Celebrates Black Mothers and Daughters of the Movement

Guest editor Janet Mock spotlights five activist heroes—including Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and Alicia Garza—for Out’s March issue.
Black woman at a rally holds a purple sign with yellow text that says America needs union jobs with an illustration of public sector workers
catherine lizette gonzalez  Jun 28, 2018 10:22AM EDT

Alicia Garza On How SCOTUS' Labor Decision Hurts Women of Color

The National Domestic Workers Alliance organizer breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling to eliminate fair share labor union dues via Janus v. AFSCME and how it will impact communities of color.
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Kenrya Rankin  Feb 26, 2018 10:27AM EST

Alicia Garza Launches New Organization to Harness Black Political Power

“Black folks drive the progressive political power in this country, but rarely benefit from the fruits of our labor. We are launching the Black Futures Lab as a way to mobilize around our needs, hopes and dreams.”
Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 3, 2017 11:31AM EDT

Black Lives Matter Founders Awarded Sydney Peace Prize

Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the same award in 1999 for his anti-Apartheid work.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 17, 2017 3:07PM EDT

WATCH: '#MeToo' Creator Tarana Burke on Resurgence of the Movement for Sexual Assault Survivors

“ ‘Me too’ is about using the power of empathy to stomp out shame.”
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Sameer Rao  Jan 20, 2017 10:32AM EST

WATCH: Solange and Esperanza Spalding Sing for Resistance at Peace Ball

The sold-out show took over the National Museum of African American History and Culture during the official inauguration concert.
Akiba Solomon  Nov 11, 2016 9:21AM EST

#FacingRace Livestream: Multiracial Movements for Black Lives

Michelle Alexander moderates a discussion with leading racial justice activists and thinkers about how #BlackLivesMatter connects with, rather than divides, the movement for racial justice. 
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Kenrya Rankin  Nov 2, 2016 4:11PM EDT

Black Lives Matter Founders, Zendaya, Simone Biles Among Glamour's Women of the Year

This is the 27th year the magazine has honored world-changing women.
Terrence M. Cunningham stands at podium wearing blue uniform
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 18, 2016 3:19PM EDT

Police Chief Association Head Apologies for 'Historical Mistreatment' of People of Color

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza: “I’d prefer to have an honest conversation than one that just feels good.”
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Kenrya Rankin  Sep 19, 2016 2:53PM EDT

Black Dallas Cop Sues Black Lives Matter, Obama for 'Igniting a Race War'

From the lawsuit: “The defendants, if not legally reined in, are allegedly responsible, along with others, for igniting a race war that will ultimately totally destroy the freedoms that our founding fathers bequeathed to us.”
panelists seated in front of black background with white text reading "Truth to Power"
Sameer Rao  Jul 27, 2016 3:39PM EDT

WATCH: Alicia Garza, Ben Jealous Talk Freddie Gray and Police Militarization

The Truth to Power panel—held during the DNC in Philadelphia—discussed the dismissal of charges in Freddie Gray’s death and the structural conditions that lead to police militarization.
Young boy in gray and green coat and light gray hat holds a white sign above his head that says, "We want to grow up."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 13, 2016 10:51AM EDT

Out of Despair, Hope: The 3rd Anniversary of #BlackLivesMatter, Zimmerman Acquittal

Where were you when George Zimmerman walked free after killing Trayvon Martin?
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Sameer Rao  Jul 12, 2016 10:00AM EDT

Relive the Hits From the Badass Women Featured at This Year's 'Hip Hop Honors'

“VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens” featured performances from Queen Latifah, Lil Kim and Eve.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jun 22, 2016 10:33AM EDT

Alicia Garza on Importance of Voting, Disruptive Black Power

The Black Lives Matter co-founder also breaks down why “All Lives Matter” is a “deeply flawed” response to the movement.
Miriam Zoila Pérez  May 2, 2016 11:24AM EDT

Janet Mock and Alicia Garza Talk Race, Gender at United Nations

The activists and others presented at the United Nations as part of the Recognition, Justice and Development: Women of African descent event.
Sameer Rao  Apr 21, 2016 1:25PM EDT

Nicki Minaj, Priyanka Chopra and Lin-Manuel Miranda On Time's '100 Most Influential' Covers

Gina Rodriguez, Ta-Nehisi Coates and many other notable people of color across disciplines also made this year’s list. 
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 14, 2016 3:00PM EDT

Black Lives Matter to Help Lead San Francisco Pride Parade

The group has been named the organizational grand marshal for the 2016 celebration of LGBTQI pride.
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 11, 2016 12:14PM EST

READ: Jelani Cobb on the History—and Future—of Black Lives Matter

Cobb’s latest piece for The New Yorker examines how the movement differs from those of the past and how its decentralized leadership style could impact its chances of success.
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 9, 2016 2:35PM EST

Black Lives Matter Partners With Reproductive Justice Groups to Fight for Black Women

“This starts by acknowledging the expertise and leadership of Black women as the agents of change in our own communities.”