The Black Lives Matter Movement, founded by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi in 2013, is a global advocacy campaign against systemic racism and police brutality targeting Black communities. It serves as a rallying cry for social justice, demanding accountability for acts of violence and discrimination against Black individuals. Through protests, community organizing, and advocacy efforts, BLM seeks to dismantle oppressive structures, promote racial equality, and affirm the humanity and dignity of all Black lives.
The movement gained unprecedented momentum following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, igniting worldwide protests and renewing calls for systemic change.