Black Lives Matter Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the founders
A
Patrisse Collins, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi
2
Q
What prompted the forming of the movement
A
The acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman
3
Q
What is the organizations mission
A
Eradicating white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes
